A Message From Mr. Schulte

Dear Whirlwind Families and Patrons,

Welcome back to another school year! As your middle/high school principal, I am excited to see our halls will once again soon be filled with students and staff. We are committed to providing a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment where every student can achieve success.

This year, we are pleased to introduce several new members to our dedicated teaching staff. Ms. Aisha Ford will be joining us to teach high school math, stepping into the role after Mrs. Crumpley’s retirement. Additionally, Mrs. Jillian Kupronis will be teaching high school science, filling the position after Ms. Stroyan moved back to Kansas to be closer to her fiancé. We are confident that both Ms. Ford and Mrs. Kupronis will be a great additions to our staff..

We are also welcoming Ms. Daria Bennett to our middle school team. She will be teaching 6th grade, replacing Mrs. Randol, who also retired. Ms. Bennett is moving from 3rd grade where she taught last year. We are grateful for her to make the move and we are she will make a positive impact on our students.

On a different note, I want to inform everyone about a new policy pursuant to Senate Bill 68, which is now in effect. Starting at the beginning of the school day and continuing through the end of the school day, cell phones are banned from all Missouri Public Schools. This is designed to help students be less distracted, stay focused on their lessons, and foster a more attentive learning environment.

Parents may contact the front office to leave messages for their children. We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the student handbook, which you can find via the link provided(MS/HS Student Handbook). Reviewing this document will help keep families informed about our policies and procedures.

Additionally, I want to thank those of you who have already registered your children for the upcoming school year. Your efforts are an important part of preparing for the new year and provide families with the opportunity to update contact information and review essential information.

Please mark your calendars: Back to School Night will be held on Monday, August 18th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s work together to make this school year the best one yet!

Mr. Schulte

Counselor's Corner by Mrs. Johnston

Welcome Back!
We’re excited to begin a new school year! A new year can bring both excitement and nervousness — but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to grow, meet new teachers, and make new friends.

I’ll be visiting classrooms to teach students about important character traits. This is a great time for students to connect and grow socially and emotionally. I also organize small groups to help students with similar needs support one another.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your child. Partnering with parents is essential to help ensure your child has a successful and positive school year.

I’m so excited to be a part of your child’s journey this year! 🌪️❤️

Email: cjohnston@archie.k12.mo.us Phone: 816-293-5312 x.1011

News from Academic Services...

Hello! Welcome to Academic Services! My name is Michelle Mell, and I am thrilled to serve as the district Academic Services Director. In Academic Services we can assist with everything from A+, scholarships, student schedules, and post secondary planning to name a few. Check back for updates and reminders throughout the year. Once school begins I will share information for seniors regarding scholarships, FAFSA and A+ information. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

I am thrilled to introduce Angela Donald our new Registrar and Administrative Assistant for Academic Services. She will be able to assist with transcript request, A+ information, scholarships, among many other items.

For those of you interested, I am attaching an ACT flyer with testing dates and the registration website. Make sure you use the link below to check out test dates at local schools in the area. You will feel less anxious on test day if you are close to home. The University of Central Missouri (UCM) will host an ACT Prep Course on November 25th for $25. Students will be able to Zoom in from school. There will be more information regarding this closer to the date.

ACT Locations

Transcripts & Grades

Unofficial transcripts are available in the Infinite Campus parent and student portal. We hope this proves to be helpful and convenient for you when you need information from the transcript. After logging in to the Infinite Campus portal, click on DOCUMENTS on the left menu. You will also be able to access report cards here as well. Once school beings, please regularly check your students' grades so there are no surprises. The most current grades which are in progress grades, can be found under GRADES in the left hand menu. Contact teachers anytime you have questions or concerns about student progress.

Parent Portal Link-Parent Portal Link

Student Portal Link-Student Portal Link

Schedule Change Request

An email was sent earlier this week via Infinite Campus detailing how to request schedule changes for the 2025-2026 school year for students in grades 9-12. Middle school students can email me once school begins if they would like to request an elective change. Below is the link to the email that was sent including all of the information you will need.

Schedule Change Request Procedures