This month’s Capturing Kids’ Hearts Family Newsletter invites families to Do Your Part
Together, reflect on memories, choose a word to guide the new year, and spread kindness in your community. These simple activities support responsibility, connection, and whole-child growth at home and school.
Together, reflect on memories, choose a word to guide the new year, and spread kindness in your community. These simple activities support responsibility, connection, and whole-child growth at home and school.

Important Notice:
Morgan County Schools is currently working with our third-party vendor to resolve an issue that is delaying automated calls and text messages from being sent regarding the two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please continue to help us share this information with others. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to correct it.
Update from Vendor:
Update - We are currently observing delays with Analytics becoming available and Alerts being sent. While Alerts traffic is delayed, they are still being sent successfully. Our support team is actively monitoring this issue and will remain online until service performance returns to normal.
Dec 14, 2025 - 18:46 CST
Morgan County Schools is currently working with our third-party vendor to resolve an issue that is delaying automated calls and text messages from being sent regarding the two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please continue to help us share this information with others. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to correct it.
Update from Vendor:
Update - We are currently observing delays with Analytics becoming available and Alerts being sent. While Alerts traffic is delayed, they are still being sent successfully. Our support team is actively monitoring this issue and will remain online until service performance returns to normal.
Dec 14, 2025 - 18:46 CST
Morgan County Schools are operating on a two-hour delay for students on Monday, December 15, 2025. Employees follow Reporting Code D.
Good morning, WSIS Families!
Our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Parent Survey is now open. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the QR code or link provided.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us continue strengthening our school culture and the relationships we build with our scholars and families.
Our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Parent Survey is now open. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the QR code or link provided.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable and helps us continue strengthening our school culture and the relationships we build with our scholars and families.

Check out this month’s Box Tops flyer filled with holiday bonus offers. Every receipt you scan helps our school—and this month we have an extra opportunity!
If 3 NEW people sign up using the referral code TKYP52AR and scan their receipt, WSIS will earn 25 Bonus Box Tops!
If 3 NEW people sign up using the referral code TKYP52AR and scan their receipt, WSIS will earn 25 Bonus Box Tops!

Morgan County Schools are operating on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 . Employees follow reporting Code D.
As part of our ongoing commitment to building strong relationships and a positive school culture, we invite you to take a few minutes to complete the Capturing Kids’ Hearts Parent Survey.
You can access the survey by scanning the QR code in the image or by entering the URL provided. The image also offers a quick look at the types of questions included.
Your feedback helps us continue creating a school where every scholar feels connected, valued, and inspired to learn. Thank you for your time and support!
You can access the survey by scanning the QR code in the image or by entering the URL provided. The image also offers a quick look at the types of questions included.
Your feedback helps us continue creating a school where every scholar feels connected, valued, and inspired to learn. Thank you for your time and support!

Student make-up photos will be taken during the school day on November 13 at Warm Springs Intermediate School. Don’t miss your chance to capture that Cougar smile! In the evening, holiday photos will be available for interested families from 4:30–6:30 PM.

Join us for the WSIS Cougar Boosters Meeting!
Come be part of the conversation as we discuss our school’s strategic plan, family engagement, and ways to keep building Cougar pride together!
Come be part of the conversation as we discuss our school’s strategic plan, family engagement, and ways to keep building Cougar pride together!

Check out this month's Capturing Kids Hearts Newsletter! Our Cougars are learning to think, choose, and act as they lead themselves toward who they want to be. Families can join in by sharing “Good Things,” making plans, and offering daily affirmations together!

For everyone’s safety, please do not pass vehicles in the drop-off/pick-up circle. Let's keep our Cougars, staff, and families safe!

We’re almost halfway to our $500 goal for new playground equipment! National Box Tops Week is October 13–19 — scan your receipts then to earn double Box Tops! Use code TKYP52AR and turn Halloween treats into earnings for WSIS!

Morgan County Families! Join us for a hands-on Schoology Training at Widmyer Elementary on Wednesday, September 24th at 5:30 pm.

Every student should be bringing home a 2025–2026 School Calendar Magnet today.
This magnet includes:
Important school dates and breaks
End-of-nine-weeks reminders
A space to track student absences
A QR code for submitting absence notes online
Please place it on your fridge or another spot at home where it’s easy to see. Together, we can help every student know that attendance matters!
This magnet includes:
Important school dates and breaks
End-of-nine-weeks reminders
A space to track student absences
A QR code for submitting absence notes online
Please place it on your fridge or another spot at home where it’s easy to see. Together, we can help every student know that attendance matters!

When we celebrate differences, build family agreements, and recognize the helpers around us, we teach empathy. Encourage your child to share “Good Things” at home, listen to others’ stories, and thank someone for being a light today. Check out the September Capturing Kids Hearts Newsletter to Learn more.

📣 Join us for the WSIS Cougar Boosters Meeting!
📅 Date: September 16, 2025
🕔 Time: 5–6 PM
📍 Location: Warm Springs Intermediate School
📅 Date: September 16, 2025
🕔 Time: 5–6 PM
📍 Location: Warm Springs Intermediate School

Support WSIS through Box Tops!
This September, earn extra rewards by scanning receipts for Cheerios, Pillsbury, Nature Valley & more. Our goal: $500 for new playground equipment—help us get there!
This September, earn extra rewards by scanning receipts for Cheerios, Pillsbury, Nature Valley & more. Our goal: $500 for new playground equipment—help us get there!

At WSIS, we use Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) to help build strong relationships and a caring community as part of our commitment to whole-child education. Feel free to check out the August CKH Newsletter and be on the lookout for future issues!
#WSISOpportunityMakers #WSISAWorldofOpportunities
#WSISOpportunityMakers #WSISAWorldofOpportunities

🌟 We’re Bringing Back the Extra Miler Awards! 🌟
Every 9 weeks, we will recognize staff members who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
This year, we want the community’s help in celebrating these incredible staff members! 🙌
👉 Click the link below to recognize someone who has gone the Extra Mile:
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
Let’s shine a spotlight on the people who make our schools such a special place! 🎉
Every 9 weeks, we will recognize staff members who go above and beyond for our students and schools.
This year, we want the community’s help in celebrating these incredible staff members! 🙌
👉 Click the link below to recognize someone who has gone the Extra Mile:
https://form.jotform.com/251754924917063
Let’s shine a spotlight on the people who make our schools such a special place! 🎉
Thank you to our scholars, families, and staff for a wonderful first day at Warm Springs Intermediate! The excitement and smiles made it a great start.
A few reminders:
Morning drop-off begins at 7:15 AM (sign-in required after 7:50).
Afternoon pick-up starts at 3:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to another amazing day tomorrow!
A few reminders:
Morning drop-off begins at 7:15 AM (sign-in required after 7:50).
Afternoon pick-up starts at 3:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to another amazing day tomorrow!

