Winifred Public Schools

All of class C basketball games scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 13th at Fergus High School have been canceled due to this storm! Stay warm!

Two trustee positions will be open for the May 5, 2026 election.

NOTE DATE CHANGES Due to the 2025 Legislative Session----

December 11, 2025 through February 9, 2026---Trustee candidates file for election. A Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy must be filed with the District Clerk. Forms are available at the Winifred School District Clerk Office. NO CANDIDATE MAY APPEAR ON THE BALLOT UNLESS THE CANDIDATE MEETS THIS DEADLINE.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WEEK - Monday December 15 - Red & Green - Tuesday December 16- Ugly Christmas Sweater - Wednesday December 17 - Candy Cane - Thursday December 18 - Christmas Socks & Hats - Friday December 19 - Christmas P.J.'s

Congratulations to Gunner K for his All State Football selection for the 2025 Season! Congratulations on all your hard work!!

Come one come all this Sunday December 7 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm to the Winifred School for a day of hoops and holiday shopping. $5 entry fee will get you in to watch 43 teams hoop it up in the 3on3 Santa Slam and access to 18 Vendors selling Christmas Gifts, Crafts, treats and more. Concessions will also be available for purchase. Slam dunk your Sunday plans and we will see you there!

Annual Holiday Dinner Wednesday December 17. Senior Citizens are invited to join us for our Holiday dinner from 11:15 - 12:15 Enjoy a special pork roast dinner with all the fixings, filled with festive flavors and holiday cheer!

" Ballin for the Birds" Youth Basketball Tournament - January 17-18 2026 3rd - 8th grade Boys & Girls Division. Register here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIgAmdSe_TYFNaE6bDjjp-5EkJsdd-DKrtWaE76h5HqQBifw/viewform
$300 per team Must register by January 9. Do not delay to guarantee a spot for your team.

THE WINIFRED SCHOOL WILL ACCEPT
APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING

POSITIONS:
Daycare Worker

LETTER OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED

UNTIL FILLED

APPLY TO:

WINIFRED SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERINTENDENT

CHAD FORDYCE

PHONE 406-462-5420 or
cfordyce@winifred.k12.mt.us

Last week our members traveled to Bozeman to compete at the Montana FFA Ag Expo! Throughout the event we competed in a wide variety of both Career and Leadership development events and saw quite a bit of success. Please enjoy these photos from the event as well as some notable results. Junior Extemporaneous Speaking - 4th Place Individual Jen Ewen Junior Prepared Speaking - 4th Place Individual Grace Bartos 5th Place Individual Aiden Rich Veterinary Science - 10th overall (2nd in district) Myer Lensing - 32nd individual Kinzlee Wickens - 49th individual Josie Raty - 59th individual Lilah Fordyce - 71st individual Agronomy - 10th overall (1st in district) Ashton Welch - 8th individual Dakota Wood - 30th individual Carter Rich - 39th individual Mechanics - 19th overall (2nd in district) Ashton Welch - 7th individual Dakota Wood - 18th individual Carson Wherley - 62nd individual Forestry - 10th overall (2nd in district, qualified for State) Dakota Wood - 32nd individual Felix Wickens - 51st individual Lane Raty - 70th individual We also qualified for State in Marketing Plan and Floriculture. Thank you to the community of Winifred for helping us travel to events like these!

*** UPDATE*** HILGER MEATS IS DONATING THE PROCESSING OF THESE PIGS !! THANK YOU HILGER MEATS!!! Winifred School is raising money to purchase and process two pigs from Hilger Meats for our school foods program!
• $700 will cover the cost of the live animals.
• Anything we raise above $700 will go toward the purchase of a beef for the lunch program! Donations will be accepted at the school
• Drop cash/check off at the school office (make checks to Winifred Public School)
• Message Kristin Carlstrom or call the school if you need another way to donate
Every little bit gets us closer—$5, $20, $100… it all adds up and the kids are so grateful for the support!
Thank you, Winifred community!

Winifred School is raising money to purchase and process two pigs from Hilger Meats for our school foods program!
• $700 will cover the cost of the live animals.
• Anything we raise above $700 will go toward cutting, wrapping, vacuum-sealing, and any extras (bacon, sausage, hams, etc.) Donations will be accepted at the school
• Drop cash/check off at the school office (make checks to Winifred Public School)
• Message Kristin Carlstrom or call the school if you need another way to donate
Every little bit gets us closer—$5, $20, $100… it all adds up and the kids are so grateful for the support!
Thank you, Winifred community!

Thank you to the 2025 Red Raiders High School Volleyball Team and their Senior Lexi for an exciting season! Thank you for the Memories Ladies!!

Our Lady Red Raiders lost a hard fought battle this afternoon against Harlowton-Ryegate-Judith Gap, We are proud of you Ladies for a great season!!

Awesome Win Lady Raiders!! Next up is Harlowton/Ryegate/ Judith Gap at 2:00. Keep up the hard work Ladies! Updated bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a1toc4CE3uwJyRC0J2h8JMKjM3MliVbgvWeRCZOlJ9Q/edit?gid=270918731#gid=270918731
All games available on NFHS at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/laurel-high-school-laurel-mt

Good luck to our Lady Red Raiders today as they take on the Absarokee Lady Huskies this morning at 10:00 am. If your are unable to be there in person be sure to tune in on NFHS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/laurel-high-school-laurel-mt/gam0352ed40ea