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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 |
| West Plains Elementary & South Fork Art Updates | |  West Plains Elementary and South Fork are participating in the Art Around Town exhibit held at the West Plains Civic Center on April 13th- 25th.
West Plains and South Fork are sending artwork to the Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education board room in Jefferson City to be on display during the month of May. The artwork will also be displayed on DESE's website. http://www.dese.mo.gov
Mrs. Watkins will host a reception for the Art Show at South Fork on May 11th with the artwork remaining up for viewing May 11th- 21st.
Mrs. Grigsby and Mrs. Watkins will host a reception for the West Plains Elementary Art Show on May 18th 5:30- 7:00 pm. Artwork will remain up for viewing through May 25th. |
| Concert Choir Competition Results! | | |
The Concert Choir traveled to Atlanta, GA last week and competed in the Heritage Music Festival. The students had a great trip. They enjoyed seeing a Broadway production of "South Pacific", eating at the world famous "The Varsity", lunch at "Andretti's", and an afternoon at "Six Flags". However the main purpose of the trip was the competition. The festival had groups from Baltimore & Bladensburg MD, Fort Pierce & Palm Beach Gardens FL, Crewe VA, Florrissant & Kansas City, MO, and Columbia, SC.
The West Plains Choirs did very well!!!
Concert Choir - 1st Place Gold - Outstanding Choral Ensemble
Chamber Choir - 1st Place Gold
Plains Men - 1st Place Gold
Women's Chorus - 1st Place Gold
West Plains Choirs - Choral Sweepstakes
All four groups received invitations to participate in one the Heritage "Gold" Festivals held in Los Angeles, Chicago or New York.
Congratulations to the members of the Concert Choir! |
| The Zizzer Theatre Presents "The Pavilion" | | 
The spring play is quickly approaching. This year's production is titled "The Pavilion". The show centers around two high school sweethearts at their ten year class reunion. The two must learn to cope with their individual failures, love lost, and ultimately forgiveness. The show contains both comedy and drama, and will prove to be one of West Plains High School's best productions yet. "The Pavilion" will be a memorable experience and will leave you with a stronger awareness of the passing of time and of how out of life's trials, hope and forgiveness can be achieved.
Show times are April 15th-17th at 7:00 PM and the 18th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $5.00 in advance in the high school upstairs office and $6.00 at the door.
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West Plains Elementary & South Fork Elementary Preschool & Kindergarten Screening | | |
The West Plains Elementary screening dates are April 30th for kindergarten and May 14th for Preschool from 8-4.
The South Fork Preschool and Kindergarten screening date for 2010/2011 year is April 27th from 8-4.
Please bring your child's social security number, proof of residence, shot records and birth certificate.
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| Dodge Ball fun! | |  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 | |
All area 8th grade students are 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. |
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Happenings At South Fork | | |
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 |
| Middle School Junior Beta Club | | |
Any Beta member that is interested in running for office for the 2010-2011 school year must attend a meeting at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Whisnant's room on Thursday, April 15th. |
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This Week's WPHS Events & Sports Schedule | | |
Tuesday
V/JV Baseball at Camdenton at 4:30
FFA Chapter Meeting at 3:30
Girls Soccer at Glendale at 5:00
Wednesday
Tennis at Springfield Invitational
Sign up for Senior Graduation Speeches in Ms. Rackley's room
Thursday
9th Baseball at Mountain Home
V/JV Baseball at home against Glendale at 4:30
Boys Golf at Marshfield
FFA State Convention
Spring Play at Avenue Theater
Zizzer Relays (Track) at Zizzer Stadium
Friday
V/JV Baseball at Rolla at 4:30
FFA State Convention
Girls Soccer at home against Mountain View - Liberty at 5:00 (Varsity only)
Spring Play at Avenue Theater
Saturday
Spring Play at Avenue Theater
JV Baseball at Ava Tournament
9th Baseball at home against Rolla at 12:00
Sunday
Spring Play at Avenue Theater
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WPHS Volleyball | |
 Volleyball Open Gym and Summer Camp Dates
Open Gym
Location: West Plains High School Gym
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Dates:
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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West Plains Ribbon Meet |
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The 7th & 8th grade Track team will compete in the West Plains Ribbon Meet on Tuesday, April 13th at 3:30.
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 ZNN News is now available online at www.zizzers.org/znn. |
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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 | |
West Plains Elementary Events | |
MAP Boot Camp for 3rd and 4th grade
April 27th
4th grade assembly at 2:20 pm
Kindergarten screening from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
PTA Pancake Supper at 5:30 pm
May 7th
Assembly with NASA - 1st and 2nd grade is from 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm and 3rd and 4th grade is from 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Kindergarten is going to Springfield Zoo from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
May 10th
Art show will be on display
May 13th
Kindergarten - 3rd grade track meet
Two 4th grade classes are going to Laura Ingalls Wilder in Mansfield
May 14th
Preschool Screening
4th - 6th grade track meet
2nd grade is going to Springfield Zoo 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
May 17th
1st grade is going to Fantastic Caverns 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
May 18th
Art Show Reception 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
4th grade Choir program at 6:30 pm
May 19th
3rd grade to Blanchard Springs 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
May 21st
Missouri Day (4th grade)
3rd grade is going fishing from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
May 24th
Two 4th grade classes are going to Laura Ingalls Wilder in Mansfield
May 25th
Two 4th grade classes are going to Laura Ingalss Wilder in Mansfield
May 26th
End of the year award assembly - 4th grade 8:30 am - 9:30 am, Kindergarten and 1st grade 1:35 pm, and 2nd and 3rd grade 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm |
| 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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