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Michael Thompson (staff) takes a pictures with his family. They are supporting him though his time in the America's Favorite Teacher competition. (Photo provided by Michael Thompson)
Beloved staff member competes in ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’ program
March 21, 2025
The cheer team poses for a photo in Februarly while being honored for their State Championship 4A All Girl Title won in December. This was the first ever state championship title won by a WHS cheer team in the history of the school. (Photo provided by Liz Kampschroeder)
Cheer team honored for state title by the Weld County Commissioners
March 19, 2025
Windsor's five FCCLA district officers pose for a photo with their props. They used these props in a speech and related them to their skills they would bring to the leadership role. (Photo provided by Jessica Teal)
Five students take on FCCLA leadership roles at the district level
March 12, 2025
Student Council members count change for Change Wars. Change Wars took place from Feb. 10 to Feb. 21 in advisory classes to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Student Council prepares for Sadie Hawkins Dance
March 5, 2025
Sarah Gray (staff) teaches her freshmen earth and space class. Next year, she will teach a CSI class exclusively for juniors and seniors.
Construction at WHS: CSI class is new to course selection for 2025-26 school year
February 19, 2025
Sienna Hawbaker (12) reaches for a hold during a field trip to Loveland Climbing Collective. The adventure ed class teaches students safety and life skills in the classroom and on field trips.
Adventure ed class takes on bouldering at Loveland Climbing Collective
March 11, 2025
French and Spanish teacher Cathy Gilmore (staff) explains an assignment to Payton Johnson (10) and Sadie Sapinoro (10). This was during 'Manie Musicale," a French music competition that ranks French music similarly to March Madness.
French classes participate in international music competition: ‘Manie Musicale’
March 7, 2025
Jeffrey Sesemann (staff) explains an assignment to advanced chemistry students. Sesemann walked around the classroom asking questions to help the students understand.
National board-certified chemistry teacher passes more than just academic lessons onto students
February 27, 2025
Sarah Gray (staff) teaches her freshmen earth and space class. Next year, she will teach a CSI class exclusively for juniors and seniors.
Construction at WHS: CSI class is new to course selection for 2025-26 school year
February 19, 2025
Kara Haj (12) stands in front of Dunster House. Haj attended a Harvard pre-college program on July 8-19. (Photo provided by Kara Haj)
Prospective valedictorian attends Harvard pre-college program, reflects on school-life balance
January 15, 2025
Windsor's five FCCLA district officers pose for a photo with their props. They used these props in a speech and related them to their skills they would bring to the leadership role. (Photo provided by Jessica Teal)
Five students take on FCCLA leadership roles at the district level
March 12, 2025
The WHS mock trial team poses in a courtroom before their first trial. WHS took second and fourth at the Northern Colorado Regional Mock Trial Competition.
Mock Trial club sends not one but two teams to state
March 10, 2025
Student Council members count change for Change Wars. Change Wars took place from Feb. 10 to Feb. 21 in advisory classes to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
Student Council prepares for Sadie Hawkins Dance
March 5, 2025
Second grade students at Tozer give fresh vegetables to cafeteria staff to serve at lunch. The students grew this food using a tower garden and the help of Windsor FFA students.
Elementary school students grow their own vegetables for lunch using tower gardens, the help of Windsor FFA Students
February 21, 2025
Jessica Teal (staff) speaks in front of more than 260 freshmen during freshman invasion on Aug. 14. As the Link Leader coordinator, she helped prepare the events of the day and benefitted from Link Crew when she was in high school as well.
Link Crew club transforms the WHS freshman experience
February 19, 2025
Ace Carson (12) shows off a crochet piece that she is working on. Carson has been crocheting for almost eight years and learned from her mom.
Students knit up fun with crochet and knitting projects
March 3, 2025
Daisy Darrington (10) sings as part of an ensemble at Combined League on Feb. 5. Darrington has been in high school choir since her freshman year. (Photo provided by Amy Murphy)
Choir singers prepare for Combined League Honor Choir
February 7, 2025
Leah Gilmore (12), sitting in the front row in the middle in blue, poses with ThesCon All State members. Gilmore performed with these students from high schools throughout Colorado during the opening ceremony at ThesCon. (Provided by Leah Gilmore)
Two students get awarded ‘Golden Tickets,’ prepare for International Thespian Festival
January 30, 2025
Student thespians perform on the main stage at ThesCon. Leah Gilmore (12) can be seen on the far right wearing a blue shirt.
Senior Thespian featured in main stage performance at ThesCon
January 22, 2025
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in new "Wicked" film adaptation of the Broadway musical that debuted in 2003. Act two of this adaptation will be released in 2025. (CNN entertainment)
Review: ‘Wicked’ release leaves no musical fans mourning
December 19, 2024
The cheer team poses for a photo in Februarly while being honored for their State Championship 4A All Girl Title won in December. This was the first ever state championship title won by a WHS cheer team in the history of the school. (Photo provided by Liz Kampschroeder)
Cheer team honored for state title by the Weld County Commissioners
March 19, 2025
Ambry Plate (11) runs down the line and high fives her teammates at the start of their first game. Plate was a major influence in the midfield.
Girls Soccer team kicks off the season with a decisive win against Skyline High School
March 14, 2025
Windsor swimmers dive in for the last heat of the 100-yard freestyle on Saturday, March 8. Windsor went 1-2 in the event.
Boys swim team kicks off season by hosting Wizard Invite
March 13, 2025
Wizards' Wizdom: Sports Spotlight
Wizards’ Wizdom: Sports Spotlight
February 25, 2025
Brady Kingsley (11) dribbles the ball toward the basket in efforts of making a layup. Kingsley was fouled on the play and awarded two free-throws.
Boys basketball team suffers a close defeat to the Fossil Ridge Sabercats, the year’s series goes to 1-1
February 13, 2025
Jeffrey Sesemann (staff) explains an assignment to advanced chemistry students. Sesemann walked around the classroom asking questions to help the students understand.
National board-certified chemistry teacher passes more than just academic lessons onto students
February 27, 2025
Deacon Schmitt (11) walks alongside his team to face Montbello High School in their second game of the season on Friday, Sept. 13. Schmitt has received more than 20 offers to play football in college.
Rising football star lands 25 D1 offers and counting
February 11, 2025
Willie Brown (staff) and his family pose for a picture after the retirement ceremony in May 2024. Brown served 26 years in the military. (Provided Willie Brown)
Windsor High School welcomes new campus monitor
January 30, 2025
Student thespians perform on the main stage at ThesCon. Leah Gilmore (12) can be seen on the far right wearing a blue shirt.
Senior Thespian featured in main stage performance at ThesCon
January 22, 2025
Kara Haj (12) stands in front of Dunster House. Haj attended a Harvard pre-college program on July 8-19. (Photo provided by Kara Haj)
Prospective valedictorian attends Harvard pre-college program, reflects on school-life balance
January 15, 2025
Second grade students at Tozer give fresh vegetables to cafeteria staff to serve at lunch. The students grew this food using a tower garden and the help of Windsor FFA students.
Elementary school students grow their own vegetables for lunch using tower gardens, the help of Windsor FFA Students
February 21, 2025
Willie Brown (staff) and his family pose for a picture after the retirement ceremony in May 2024. Brown served 26 years in the military. (Provided Willie Brown)
Windsor High School welcomes new campus monitor
January 30, 2025
Two girls stand at a table and sell cupcakes.
Senior creates small business, sells baked goods
January 8, 2025
Melinda Spaur (staff) explains the technology behind the aeroponic towers. Spaur utiilizes the towers in her horticulture class.
Melinda Spaur (staff), students grow produce with new aeroponics towers
November 5, 2024
Angela Zier (staff) assists students in dissecting the frogs. The students needed to follow a procedure given to them by Zier in order to make sure they understood everything in the dissection.
AP Biology students dissect frogs as a final exam
May 22, 2024

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The WHS mock trial team poses in a courtroom before their first trial. WHS took second and fourth at the Northern Colorado Regional Mock Trial Competition.

Mock Trial club sends not one but two teams to state

Oliver Bilotte, Reporter • March 10, 2025

On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22, Mock Trial club suited up and headed to the Larimer County Justice Center to compete in the Northern Colorado Regional Mock Trial Competition. Students spent over...

Students practice for mock trial tournament with attorney Ethan Doak. Mock trial is held in Kyle Stapleton's (staff) classroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school.

Mock trial club is on the case: students prepare for tournament

Sophia Jensen, Reporter • February 12, 2025

There are many extracurriculars and clubs for students to take part in at WHS; some get students ready for life and others are just fun to do. One of these is a little bit of both. Mock trial is a club...

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