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Welcome to ZizzerPride News. Your source for the latest news and happenings in the West Plains R-VII School District. Please encourage students, parents and patrons to sign up for ZizzerPride News at www.zizzers.org |
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Click on the links below for news and information about West Plains R-VII.
Ozark Radio Network:
KHOM:
R-7 School Buses Receive Patrol's Fleet Excellence Award Click Here
South Fork Project With Letters To Soldiers Deployed Click Here
Catch the Latest Edition of Zizzer Talk Courtney Beykirch Click Here
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This Week's WPHS Events & Sports Schedule |
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Wednesday
FTA Teaching Days
Student Council Meeting at 1:00 in Room 131
Girls Basketball at Sectional play in Lebanon at 6:00 against St. James
Thursday
FCCLA Chapter Meeting at 7:15
MSU-WP Interscholastic Meet
Friday
Gifted Trip to MSU-WP
District Speech and Debate at Camdenton
Saturday
Girls Basketball at Quarterfinal at Hammons at Missouri State at 1:00 (if we win Wednesday)
FFA College of the Ozarks Workshop
Future Dates
No school March 8 - 12 (Spring Break)
West Plains R-VII School Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 16
WPHS/SCCC Faculty Meeting - Wednesday, March 17 at 7:30 in the library
End of 3rd Quarter - Friday, March 26
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| News from South Central Career Center |
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 Technology Centers That Work national biennial assessment is complete. Instructors have until the end of the week to complete their Teacher Survey and submit electronically to High Schools That Work. After analysis of student assessment and teacher survey is finished this summer we will receive a detailed report to share and utilize to develop an action plan with the faculty and consortium schools to improve programs and instruction.
Culinary students competed in PRO Start Competition 2/180in The team did not complete in the top three slots but will receive score reports next week. Instructor, Bryan Hathcock, stated the competition was more balanced this year and students were better prepared. Herndon Career Center won first place again this year. Herndon was the national Pro Start team from last year's competition.
"Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition was completed on-line Monday, 2/22. Several students reported they thought they did well. Instructor, Audie Johnson, will receive results in 4-6 weeks.
Irony Chefs" of SCCC competed in the Grizzly Trivia Team. High School teachers were triumphant again, but the Chef's gave a gallant effort.
FFA Week Activities are in full swing. Proclamation was signed with FFA Officers and Mayor Evans. A BBQ lunch was provided today by the FFA members to the Faculty. FFA Officer picture is on ORN website today.
SCCC's Sixth Annual Showcase Night February 18, from 6:00-8:00 PM. There was a big success with 425 guests signatures on sign-in sheets collected from each building at Showcase Night. The campus with the most visitors was Jackson Street with Surgical Technology, Business Technology, Welding, Machining, Practical Nursing, and Health Sciences and Occupations programs sharing displays and demonstrations.
Megan Lowe participated in State FCCLA Legislative Shadowing Day Tuesday February 23 and Wednesday 2/24. She will tour Governor's Mansion and State Capitol Tuesday and will be shadowing Ward Franz on Wednesday. |
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Track at WPMS |
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Track season is about to begin at WPMS! Seventh and eighth graders interested in participating should meet after school at the Field House by the high school track on March 15th. Practice will be 3:30 to 4:30 daily with Coaches Amy Jackson and Ted Wilkening. Students will need a current physical if they do not already have one on file from participating in sports this year.
The following is this year's 7th/8th grade track schedule:
3/30 Tuesday MTN VIEW 4:00
4/5 Monday WEST PLAINS OPEN 4:00
4/13 Tuesday WEST PLAINS RIBBON 3:30
4/20 Tuesday MTN GROVE 4:00
4/27 Tuesday AVA 4:00 |
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 ZNN News is now available online at www.zizzers.org/znn. |
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The WPHS Zizzer Beta Club will be attending the Missouri State Beta Convention on March 12-13, 2010, in Branson, Missouri. Zizzer Beta members will be participating in academic, speech, and art competitions, and will meet and participate in activities with over 2,000 Beta members from across the state. This exciting annual event is a rewarding experience for our Zizzer Beta members. Our students will hear outstanding high school speakers and leaders in general sessions, participate in the state election of officers, and represent West Plains High School as an outstanding school that promotes character, achievement, leadership, and service. |
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10th & 11th Grade Course Selections & Schedule Requests for 2010-2011 Are Now Avialable |
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For 10th grade & 11th grade course selections and important information pertaining to 2010-2011 school registration visit: www.zizzers.org/highschoolcounselor and click on course selections. |
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Happenings At South Fork |
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March 8 - 12, 2010 - Spring Break - No school
March 26, 2010 - End of the 3rd Quarter
April 2, 2010 - Good Friday - No School
April 27, 2010 - PK & K screening for the 2010-2011 school year
May 13 & 14, 2010 - Elementary Track Meet @ Zizzer Stadium |
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Middle School Spring Dance |
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Mark your calendar! The Middle School Spring dance will be Friday, March 26th from 6:30 until 9:00pm. The cost is $5.00 and concessions will be sold. |
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WPMS Math Competition |
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Fifth grade math students from the West Plains Middle School competed in the Middle School Math Relays held at Missouri State University on Saturday, February 27th. Students competed in individual and team events. Out of the nine schools that competed, West Plains fifth graders placed first in three out of five categories. The following students came home with ribbons. Way to go 5th Graders!
Brian Haish: First Place-Graphing and Geometry
John David Mulford: First Place-Arithmetic
Ryan Mardock: First Place-Number Theory
Noel Collins: Fourth Place-Fractions |
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Dear Mr. Tech |
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Poor Fuel Mileage
Dear Mr Tech:
I have a 2004 Dodge Durango and I am starting to notice my fuel mileage is getting worse. Do you have any suggestions that will help me get my mileage back up?
Frustrated in WP
Dear Frustrated:
In many cases your car will start showing poor fuel mileage for numerous reasons. It could be you need to change your fuel filter. If you have a lot of miles on your vehicle then maybe a tune up (change spark plugs and wires?). Also at the age of your vehicle it is possible that your catalytic converter, which is part of your exhaust, may be getting plugged up. If this were the case, a replacement converter would be required. Also, check your tire pressure, many times it's the little things and not the most expensive things that helps maintain your car. Hope this helps cure your frustration.
Thanks Mr Tech.
If you have an automotive repair question you don't know the answer to, let Mr. Johnson and his class research the question and send you back an answer. Mr. Tech gives students and faculty a chance to ask questions regarding their automobile. Questions that may cost them hundreds of dollars if not dealt with correctly. Mr. Tech can possibly answer such questions as "Do I need to change the filter in my transmission?" or "What is that squeaking noise I hear in the front of my car?" Please email your questions to ajohnson@zizzers.org |
| WP R-VII Transportation Department Passes Annual Safety Inspection With Flying Colors! |
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West Plains R-VII recently received outstanding results on the annual school bus inspection program conducted February 24th, by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Overall, 100% of the 36 buses owned by the District were approved on the annual safety inspection.
These efforts earn West Plains R-VII School District the Total Fleet Excellence Award from the Highway Patrol and an Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). These awards are provided to school districts with initial inspection rates of 90% or better and will be presented during the Missouri Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Conference in July 2010.
In addition, this year will mark the 5th year in a row West Plains R-VII District received 90% or better and the 2nd year in a row the District received 100% or better.
"I just want to thank the Troop G Headquarters for helping us maintain such high standards in school safety and I also want to the thank my mechanic, Ron Hayes, and his assistant, Gust Steckman, for the outstanding job they do in keeping the buses safe for our kids," said Robert Pekarek, Transportation Director for West Plains R-VII Schools.
Each year, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducts the inspections statewide to ensure all buses meet school bus regulations and safety standards. Congratulations to our outstanding Transportation Department. |
| Graduating Foster Teen Shower |
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| Life is difficult after high school, especially for foster teens who do not have support from parents. To that end, members of the WPHS/MSU Associates Program are collecting items for graduating foster teens. Every item donated can help them start a new life after high school. These items will be distributed through Chaffe Foster Care Independence Program. Items needed include: toiletries, cleaning supplies, kitchenware, cookware, beddings, mattresses, irons, ironing boards, furniture, home décor, TV's, and home appliances. Collections will be made through May 21, 2010. Donations can be dropped off at West Plains High School in room 106 on Wednesdays and Fridays or other arrangements can be made by contacting Adam Chen at 274-2478, Jeremiah George at 293-7976, or Kathleen Aid at 256-6150. Please help these foster teens by donating new or gently used items! |
| EFG Card! |
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West Plains Elementary, West Plains Middle School and South Fork are selling EFG cards! The EFG Card program is a quick and easy campaign that involves the selling of the Education Funding Preferred Card. It is a restaurant/entertainment discount card that sells for $10.00 and entitles the holder to 15 buy-one-get-one free deals at participating businesses in the West Plains area.
The schools will use the profits from this card campaign to help support educational projects and activities above and beyond the core curriculum. These funds will help the schools provide positive educational opportunities for the students and recognize their accomplishments. Thanks for your support! |
| Skills USA Upcoming Events |
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March 25-27 - State Leadership Conference and Contest at Linn Tech Community College. |
| Spring Cleaning? Help the WPMS Junior Beta Club |
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 Spring cleaning? Help a good cause! The WPMS Junior Beta Club is collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. These items will be donated for use in third world countries through Lions Club. Donations will be accepted through the end of the school year. |
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Need Money for College? |
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Get free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid during the FAFSA Frenzy on Saturday March 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at MSU-WP. |
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WPMS Zizzer Productions News |
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WPMS Zizzer Productions News is now on-line at SchoolTube (http://www.schooltube.com keyword Zizzers or West Plains). For the latest update click on the the link below.
http://got.im/cmw |
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Inclement weather is here! Do you need to update or add your phone number to ensure you receive the phone call when school is canceled?
If you would like to be added to list, update your phone number or to unsubscribe, contact Lana Snodgras at 256-6155.
Information will also be posted on the district website, Facebook, Twitter, and in the Zizzer Pride News in the event school is cancelled.
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