The holidays are just around the corner. As the season approaches, it also puts additional stress on families. While we have a number of donors who are willing to provide clothing and gifts to families in our community, resources are limited this year. If your family could benefit from this generosity, please fill out this form by November 11, 2025. Please note that notifications will be sent via email to notify applicants if criteria was met or not by November 21st. Pick up information will be provided at that time.
Please note that this program is for families enrolled in the USD 465 school district.
If you have further questions, please reach out to your student's school.
🔹Friday, October 17th for Record & Report
Classes will resume on Monday, October 20th!
Taher, our food service provider, wants to hear from you! They're conducting a survey for the month of October. Make your voice heard -- your feedback is invaluable in helping us serve you better. Let us know what you think by submitting your survey today! Participate here: Taher October Survey
🔹Monday, October 6th for Professional Development
Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 7th!
October 1st: 4 PM - 7 PM
October 2nd: WELC and Elementary: 8 AM - 7 PM | WMS and WHS: 8 AM - 1 PM & 3 PM - 7 PM
Note: Conferences will take place at your child's school building. We look forward to seeing you there!
As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on:
🔹Friday, September 19th for the Walnut Valley Festival
Classes will resume on Monday, September 22nd!
As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on:
🔹Monday, September 1st for Labor Day
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd!
Winfield Vikings -- We’re thrilled to kick off another fantastic school year with you. Here’s what you need to know:
- Wednesday, August 13th: It’s a special day for our 6th and 9th graders! They will have a half day to help them transition smoothly into their new school environments.
- Thursday, August 14th: This marks the official first day of school for all students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Get ready for an exciting year of learning and growth!
A Special Welcome from WPD
As you embark on this new journey, don’t forget to say “Hi” to our friendly officers. They’re looking forward to meeting each of you and helping start your school year with positivity and support. We are pleased to announce that local officers from the Winfield Police Department (WPD) will be present at each school location. They’ll be there on both the 13th and 14th to extend warm greetings and wish you all a wonderful year ahead.
We wish you all a successful and enjoyable school year filled with learning, new friendships, and exciting opportunities. Go Vikings! #WinningInWinfield
We’re excited to roll out a new tool that will simplify how we communicate with you. Rooms, built right into our Winfield USD 465 app and website, offers secure and safe two-way messaging. This addition allows USD 465 to bring the community closer together. From messages to educators, to events, to lunch menus, and more - everything can now live in one place.
Why Rooms?
- One place for every message. No more juggling multiple communication apps, flipping between inboxes, or remembering different logins.
- Text notifications. You’ll get notified automatically of new messages even if you haven’t downloaded our district app.
- Safe and secure. Built-in moderation and other safety tools allow us to ensure safety of all communications, at all times.
What to Expect:
- Rooms will become our primary method for all communication between staff, coaches, families, and teachers.
- More details about the Rooms launch date will be provided soon.
We’re excited to bring our communication into one clear, connected experience for you.
We're thrilled to welcome our students back into the classrooms! 🎉
August 13th: Special welcome for 6th & 9th graders (Half Day)
August 14th: A fresh start for Pre-K through 12th (First Full Day)
Together we are... #WinningInWinfield✨
Check out the essential school supplies list here: https://tinyurl.com/USD465SchoolSupplyList
Let's make this year all about #WinningInWinfield! 🌟
Enrollment Locations:
- Early Learning Students: Swing by the WELC for enrollment.
- Elementary Students: Come to Lowell Elementary to get started.
- Middle School Students: Visit WMS to enroll.
- High School Students: Head to WHS for enrollment.
📍 All locations are open from 8 AM to 4 PM.
