WCV School Resource Officer

WCV School Resource Officer Officer Katie Guisinger with the Stuart Police Dept is the SRO for West Central Valley School District.

Late Breaking NewsThe candy thief has taken his act on the road and isn't afraid to steal from the other building's cand...
09/04/2026

Late Breaking News

The candy thief has taken his act on the road and isn't afraid to steal from the other building's candy jars. In fact, the candy thief has become so brazen, that he even sent me photographic evidence of him with his own hand on Redfield Middle School's candy jar. And, what's worse, I was in the building when he did it. Although maybe that makes it look like I didn't guard the candy jar well enough....

The candy thief even sent me a taunting message, "Found one without a lock box." Rude. Yeah, because I didn't think I needed to put lock boxes in all four buildings. Guess I will have to contemplate that now.

So, Stuart Elementary, Redfield Middle School and Stuart High School, please be vigilant with your candy jars. They are not safe as long as the candy thief walks the halls.

Officer Katie

I remember. And, yes, I'm that old.
09/04/2026

I remember. And, yes, I'm that old.

Next week marks 25 years since September 11th. It was an event that played a large part in many of our lives, but for a...
09/03/2026

Next week marks 25 years since September 11th. It was an event that played a large part in many of our lives, but for all of our students, who weren't alive when it happened, they often wonder why they need to know about it.

Focusing on literature about 9/11 for September's book club is one way, discussing it during my classroom visits at Dexter Elementary next week will be another and I've brought back something that I started last year, posting a short story on the walls of Dexter Elementary. The story is seven pages long and I've attached it in its entirety, along with two pictures.

The short story is about NYPD Officer Moira Smith, the only female NYPD officer to die at the World Trade Towers. There's a well-known last picture of Officer Smith, showing her leading an injured person to safety. I also included a picture of Officer Smith's duty belt and police badge, that were recovered from the rubble months later. Officer Smith's duty belt and badge are permanently displayed in the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

I always try and focus on teaching the students about the good people and the good things that happened did on September 11th. My message is one that I hope takes them through their lives, that even on the hardest of days, they should look for the helpers, because they will always show up.

**The short story was written by Tony Wolf and illustrated by Morgan McCue and is available online.

Late breaking news.As some of you might recall from my post on September 5, 2025, Dexter Elementary was being terrorized...
09/02/2026

Late breaking news.

As some of you might recall from my post on September 5, 2025, Dexter Elementary was being terrorized by a candy thief. At the time, I didn't name the offender (although, many of you knew their identity) but I did publish a photo taken by the offender and sent to me in a very taunting fashion. At the time, I felt the punishment fit the crime. A public shaming that involved me purchasing a lock box to keep the guessing game fair.

However, perhaps shame on me now. I thought the candy thief had learned their lesson, so I didn't put September's candy jar in a lock box. However, I was sent photographic evidence this afternoon, showing the candy thief literally caught with their hand in the candy jar. Seriously, I put the candy jar out on September 1st and it has not even been 12 hours.

So, I was left with no choice but to make a wanted poster to alert everyone at Dexter to be cautious because there is a candy thief on the loose.

Also, I have resulted to bribery, and I am prepared to write Wildcat tickets to any student that provides me with intel on the candy thief's whereabouts.

As for the candy jar, I'm not too worried. The lock box is back.

PS: This is all in good fun. If anyone deserves candy, it's anyone who works at a school.

The Stuart Police Department Community Programs, 501c(3), is proud to announce a $500 donation to the WCV book vending m...
09/01/2026

The Stuart Police Department Community Programs, 501c(3), is proud to announce a $500 donation to the WCV book vending machine program. The book vending machines are currently located at Stuart Elementary School and Dexter Elementary School. This donation will be used to make sure the vending machines are stocked with some new books and ready for the kids this year!

A big thank you to West Central Valley PTO and West Central Valley Schools for their hard work in making sure the program is able to continue supporting students discover a love for reading. Plus, the ability to help a child build their own library is priceless.

And also, a big thank you to the continued support that the Stuart Police Department Community Programs receives from individuals, businesses and community groups. Without your support, we would not be able to do all the things that we are doing and are trying to do.

Monday Night LightsTonight JV football took us to Osceola as we took on Clarke.The sun was high in the sky and beating d...
09/01/2026

Monday Night Lights

Tonight JV football took us to Osceola as we took on Clarke.

The sun was high in the sky and beating down on us as the game started. There was some grumbling about how hot it was. Some even switched alliances and went to sit in the home bleachers just to find some shade. And that was just from the parents.

The kids toughed it out under some pretty hot circumstances. There were some good plays like a kickoff return for a touchdown, interceptions and even a blocked punt.

WCV came out on top 18-7.

Next week, JV football has its first home game on Tuesday, September 8th at 6pm when they take on Madrid.

Hope to see you there. And hopefully it's also under 90 degrees.

September books clubs kick off tomorrow! September's theme is September 11th and I do believe that we have a good sele...
08/31/2026

September books clubs kick off tomorrow! September's theme is September 11th and I do believe that we have a good selection of books for each grade.

For those new to book club, I have monthly book clubs at Dexter Elementary and Redfield Middle School. The book clubs run a little different at each building, but book club is completely voluntary so no pressure to any student to join or not join.

Dexter:
I drop books off at the beginning of the month in homeroom classrooms. Students are then able to sign books out and read it during free time. If a student completes the book and writes a book report by the end of the month, they are then entered into the monthly drawing for a prize!

Redfield:
Book club is held every other Thursday during that grade's lunch. Students join me in a classroom, and we eat lunch, discuss books or just life. No book report for this building because I'd probably be met with some major eye rolls and possibly a loud sigh. But snacks may or may not be involved. And, well, snacks seem to go over a lot better with middle schoolers anyways.

Any questions, let me know!
Officer Katie

08/30/2026

On Friday, the WCV Wildcats Football got to ring the victory bell for the first time this season with a win over Nodaway Valley, 38-0.

The night featured more than football though, with great performances by West Central Valley Football Cheerleading Squad, West Central Valley Dance Team and West Central Valley Bands. Check out their pages to see some great pictures and videos.

And we definitely can't forget the great performance put on by Wiley the Wildcat. That cat was everywhere. Taking pictures with kids, dancing with the cheerleaders and pumping up the crowd.

And mark your calendars for our next home game is on Friday, September 18th when take on Panorama for our homecoming game!

Fall sports season is underway and it never hurts to go over the spectator rules for students and adults. We want our ...
08/28/2026

Fall sports season is underway and it never hurts to go over the spectator rules for students and adults.

We want our student to have a great experience and one of the best ways to do that, is to set a good example for everyone that is watching (especially our students that are watching and learning from adults).

Otherwise, varsity football is tonight at 7pm against Nodaway Valley.

I'll be there. And I hope you'll be there, too.

Go Wildcats!
Officer Katie

On Saturday, August 22nd, I held a movie giveaway at the Stuart Fremont Theatre! As a bonus, I also got to eat popcorn ...
08/25/2026

On Saturday, August 22nd, I held a movie giveaway at the Stuart Fremont Theatre! As a bonus, I also got to eat popcorn and watch "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie".

There were quite a few happy movie goers that left with a fun, movie themed toy playset. Enjoy the pictures of the few that I could corral!

On a side note, the biggest lesson from the movie was to never give up and just keep trying. I can't find fault with that. However, I can find fault with Mayor Humdinger and his kitties and all ruckus they caused. I also don't recommend trying to mine diamonds with dynamite on a island of dinosaurs (say that five times fast). It just causes problems and gets you in trouble.

And, yes, that's my official movie review. Two paws way up.

Officer Katie

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