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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 |
| World Autism Awarness Day |
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 April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. On the night of April 1st, the Empire State Building will be lit up blue to raise awareness for autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Friday, April 2. In support of this the elementary building will wear "Light It Up Blue" T-shirts. If you would like more information about Autism or the campaign please visit :
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| West Plains FFA |
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West Plains FFA recently competed in area 13 CDE contest in Houston.
The results are:
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Dairy Foods team finished 3rd team ended up 5th. (John Mincy was the High Individual)
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Horse team finished 1st. ( Kelly Richter was the High Individual)
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Ag. Mechanics team finished 5th
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| Zizzer High School Beta Club |
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Zizzer High School Beta students attended the Missouri State Beta Convention in Branson March 12-13, 2010. Here is the list of Betas who placed in competitions:
1st place in English-Kelli Richter (sophomore)
2nd place in Spanish-Jesse Hadley (Junior)
3rd place in Poetry-Katie Shannon (Senior)
3rd place in Social Studies-Matthew Glascock (Senior)
2nd place in Quiz Bowl-Micah Adcock (Junior), Jesse Hadley (Junior), Robby Temple (sophomore), Stephen Manley (freshman)
These students advance to the national competitions at the National Beta Club Convention in Louisville, KY, this summer - with the exception of poetry, which does not have a national division yet)
Extreme Zizzer Pride goes out to Zizzer Beta Katie Shannon (Senior) who was announced as the winner of a FULL RIDE scholarship to Truman State University!!!
Congratulations also go out to Joseph Quinn (Senior) who was a finalist for this scholarship competition!
West Plains High School was represented with great academic achievement in this second year of our attendance at the state convention. These students are a tribute to the academic excellence of the West Plains School District |
| Dodgeball Fun! |
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The West Plains High School Beta Club is planning the first annual "Zizzer ThrowDown" double-elimination dodgeball tournament! Proceeds go to the high school Beta Club chapter and the West Plains Christos House. The Beta Club is excited to start what will likely become a huge spring event, and invite district staff and community members to the court!
Team captains or independent players can check out the details at http://zizzers.org/dodgeball .
Register online or print forms for all of your players and send them to the high school office.
Don't miss a fun evening that will take you back to your recess days!!!
Join the Zizzer ThrowDown on April 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Plains Middle School FEMA Building. Each player pays $5.00 - 8 players on a team ($40.00 per team). Teams MUST be co-ed (at least ONE member from the opposite sex). Players must be of high school age or older to play.
If you would like to serve as a referee/game monitor, please contact Tracy Joiner at tjoiner@zizzers.org. We have several coaches who would love to be on the court.
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9th Grade Orientation |
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All area 8th grade students are being invited to the 9th Grade Orientation at the West Plains High School. The date is set for Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 pm. This is a great time for next year's freshmen class to meet the faculty, learn about the programs, and tour the campus. |
| West Plains FFA |
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West Plains FFA Alumni will hold a meeting and BBQ on March 27th. Meet and greet in the Ag Building 5-6 with past teachers and about 40 years of past FFA scrapbooks.
Meal in Cafeteria at 6:00 followed by meeting with feature speaker Ozarks Storyteller Dr. Jerry Crownover. Meal sponsored by FFA Alumni and High School FFA Chapters.
RSVP at zizzers.org/ffa or 417-256-6150 ext 4503
Any one who RSVP's will be entered in drawing for door prizes.
Membership is for all who support FFA not just former members. |
| 9th Grade Science Fair Success! |
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West Plains High School Science Fair 2010 was a great success! The freshman class at WPHS participated in the first science fair West Plains High School has had in many years. Science fairs allow students to compete academically showcasing their expertise in the scientific method. These hands-on student selected projects are shown to overall increase student interest in science and elevate students understanding of scientific problems and the procedures used to solve these problems.
Five categories were included: Behavioral Science, Life Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, and Math and Technology. Three freshman level teachers helped students submit over 215 projects with topics ranging from the evaluation of fuels to energy drink effects to the percent error of various calculators.
Judging took place on Wednesday, March 24th and the public was invited to attend on Thursday, March 25th. Many organizations, teachers, and community members contributed their time and effort to select the winners for each category. The contribution of these individuals is invaluable to the process of a science fair as they provide an objective, unbiased evaluation of each project. Winners in each category are listed below:
Environmental Science
1st-Kelsie Owens
2nd-Nathan Momper
3rd-Courtney Cox
Behavioral Science
1st-Daniel Milligan
2nd-Alex Medina and Katie Land
3rd-Colten Butler
Life Science
1st-Suzanne Hones
2nd-Allison Dye
3rd-Alex McCrosky
Physical Science
1st-Kaitlin Rogers
2nd-Taylor Moffis
3rd- Samuel Dalton Freshour
Math and Technology
1st-Michael Yost
2nd-Solomiya Pshonyak 3rd-Emily Schilmoeller |
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Happenings At South Fork |
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March 26th
End of the 3rd Quarter
April 2nd Good Friday - No School
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.
April 27th PreK & Kindergarten screening for the 2010-2011 school year
May 11th
South Fork Science Fair under the direction of Mrs. Camisha Hunter.
May 13th & 14th
Elementary Track Meet @ Zizzer Stadium |
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This Week's WPHS Events & Sports Schedule |
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Thursday
Science Fair in the gym
District Music Festival - Here (1st Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church, and Civic Center)
Girls Soccer at Nixa at 4:30
SkillsUSA State Event at Linn Tech
Friday
District Music Festival - Here (1st Baptist Church, Presbyterian Church, and Civic Center)
SkillsUSA State Event at Linn Tech
Varsity Baseball at Harrison Tournament
9th Baseball at Springfield Tournament
State Mock Trial Competition in St. Louis
Saturday
Varsity Baseball at Harrison Tournament
9th Baseball at Springfield Tournament
FFA Alumni BBQ in Cafeteria at 6:00 (Meet and Greet in Ag Bldg at 5:00)
State Mock Trial Competition in St. Louis
SkillsUSA State Event at Linn Tech
Other Future Dates
Friday, April 2 - No School (Spring Break Day)
Tuesday, April 6 - Election Day - Get out and Vote for Proposition 2! |
| 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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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:
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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| 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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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! |
| 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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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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