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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.
WP Track & Field Season Begins, Students Needed Click Here
WPHS Receives Bronze in "America's Best High School Study" Click Here
West Plains Daily Quill
West Plains R-VII is Among America's Best High School Click HereR-VII School Buses Receive Patrol's Fleet Excellence Award Click Here
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| West Plains Elementary Musical |
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 The 4th grade classes at WP Elementary will be doing the musical "Lemonade" on Tuesday, March 30th in the elementary gym at 6:30 p.m. A cast of characters from nursery rhymes discovers that "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade."
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West Plains Community Transition Team |
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West Plains Community Transition Team will attend the final training session on March 11th and 12th at Columbia, Missouri. Community organizations that have been active with this training in Columbia include West Plains R-VII School District, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Development Board, Ozark Independent Living, Alternative Opportunities, Missouri State University-West Plains, and parents of children with an individual educational plan. The training is sponsored by Missouri Department of Education and is funded by a grant that was awarded to the school in August of 2009.
An Action Plan has already been developed that will be implemented at the beginning of the next school year. At the last school board meeting in February, the team presented the Action Plan to the board. More information about the Action Plan will be released after the final training session next week. The contact person for the team is Joe Davis, special education teacher at the West Plains High School. He may be contacted at 417-256-6150.
The focus of the Missouri Community Transition Team training is aimed at the following four areas:
- Provide an understanding of transition planning, services and research-based effective practices in transition as a framework for educators, students, families, administrators, interagency personnel, community partners, and employers, to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and tools to improve post-secondary outcomes for transitioning youth;
- Provide training and technical assistance in developing a strategic plan for community-wide transition systems;
- Improve access to and availability and appropriateness of employment opportunities and other post-school activities as defined in Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004; and
- Elevate community awareness of, and commitment to the improvement of post-secondary outcomes.
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| Skills USA Medalists & Upcoming Events |
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March 25-27 - State Leadership Conference and Contest at Linn Tech Community College.
District Level Medals in the SkillsUSA Contest
Wendell Harris 1st Place Postsecondary Welding
Marc Jacobs 2nd Place Postsecondary Computer Repair Tech Info
Charles Lightfoot 1st Place Postsecondary Computer Maintenance Technology
Kevin McCartney 2nd Place Postsecondary Collision Repair Technology
Adam Quinn 3rd Place Postsecondary Automotive Service Technology
Brigham Swanson 3rd Place Postsecondary Computer Maintenance Technolog
Logan Burgkardt 2nd Place Secondary Technical Drafting Info
Craig Christopherson 2nd Place Secondary Architectural Drafting Tech Info
Colten Harrison 3rd Place Secondary Architectural Drafting Tech Info
Jamie Hobbs 1st Place Secondary Technical Drafting Info
Brittany Langrehr 3rd Place Secondary Basic Health Care Skills
Chase Martin 3rd Place Secondary Automotive Refinishing Technology
Sterling Stadling 3rd Place Secondary Architectural Drafting Tech Info
Calvin Wright 1st Place Secondary Technical Drafting
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| SCCC Spring Community Education Classes |
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Registration is available for the Spring Community Education classes offered at South Central Career Center. Classes are set up on a short-term basis and are available in computer applications, technical training, personal enrichment, and culinary delights. All classes will be starting this month. Visit www.zizzers.org/CommunityEducation or Jessica Weisbrod at 256-6152 for more information. |
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WPHS Volleyball |
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Volleyball Open Gym and Summer Camp Dates
Open Gym
Location: West Plains High School Gym
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Dates: March 16 (Tues.)
March 23 (Tues.)
April 5 (Mon.)
April 12 (Mon.)
May 13 (Thurs.)
May 20 (Thurs.)
May 27 (Thurs.)
Licking Summer Camp
Location: Rolla, MO
Date: June 11-12 (Fri, Sat)
Teams: Varsity and JV
Cost: $280 per team plus hotel and food expenses (approximately $65 per athlete)
Willard Summer Camp
Location: Willard, MO
Date: July 12, 13, 14 (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Teams: Varsity only
Cost: $55 per athlete
Zizzer Volleyball Camp
Location: West Plains High School
* Date: July 26-30 (Mon-Fri)
Age: 4th grade -12th grade
Cost: $25 per athlete
- The volleyball program will be doing various fundraisers throughout the summer to hopefully be able to pay for a portion of these camps (excluding Zizzer Camp). More information about these fundraisers will be shared later.
- While open gyms and summer off-season practices are not required, it is very beneficial to attend as much as possible to allow players to practice skills before tryouts in the fall. While in NO WAY will a player be punished for not attending, keep in mind that those who DO attend will be further along with basic volleyball technique and skill.
- Please help get the word out of these dates to anyone interested in trying out for high school volleyball for the 2010-2011 school year.
- Information regarding the volleyball summer schedule will be handed out May 20 and 27.
- If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to call Coach Erin Lovelace at 256-6150.
* The week of the Zizzer Volleyball Camp may change depending on when the state (MSHSAA) sets "Dead Week."
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Missouri Youth Leadership Forum |
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The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum is seeking youth with disabilities ages 16-21 to learn leadership and career development skills that will enable the individuals to have a successful transition to post secondary education and employment. The forum is held at University of Missouri, July 25-28, 2010. For more information contact Ramona Talburt, at 256-6150.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2010. |
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Zizzer Varsity Girls Basketball! |
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The Class 4, District 10 title went to the Lady Zizzers after a 39-29 win over Marshfield! Congratulations Lady Zizzers! What a great season you have had! |
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This Week's WPHS Events & Sports Schedule |
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Thursday
FCCLA Chapter Meeting at 7:15
MSU-WP Interscholastic Meet
Friday
Gifted Trip to MSU-WP
District Speech and Debate at Camdenton
Saturday
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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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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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:
Practice starts Monday, March 15th from 3:30 to 4:30 at the track.
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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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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April 12th - South Fork MAP Boot Camp. This day is filled with fun games and educational activities to help students gear up for the MAP test.
May 11th - South Fork Science Fair under the direction of Mrs. Camisha Hunter.
March 8th - 12th - Spring Break - No school
March 26th - End of the 3rd Quarter
April 2nd - Good Friday - No School
April 27th - PreK & Kindergarten screening for the 2010-2011 school year
May 13th & 14th - Elementary Track Meet @ Zizzer Stadium |
| WPHS ZNN News |
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 ZNN News is now available online at www.zizzers.org/znn. |
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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. |
| 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! |
| 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 |
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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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