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South Fork September Events & Activities
Tuesday, September 14th
MO OL Safety Presentations
Picture Day
Wednesday, September 15th
Dental Screening at 12:15
Friday, September 17th
½ Day of School - Dismiss at 11:30 for Teacher In-Service
Friday, September 24th
Cross Country Meet at 2:00
September 27th to September 30th
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Agencies Join Forces to Promote Rail Safety
in Howell County
Several agencies are teaming up this month to conduct a weeklong safety blitz in and around the cities of West Plains and Willow Springs to combat a sudden rise in rail-related incidents in Howell County. Within the first five months of the year, railroad trespassing incidents claimed the lives of two pedestrians and two individuals were injured in three separate rail-highway crossing crashes in the county.
Each year Missouri Operation Lifesaver targets rail safety education campaigns to the state's top 10 counties where the highest occurrences of crashes and trespass incidents have occurred during the past four years. At the beginning of the year, Howell County wasn't on that top-10 list. Between the years of 2006 and 2009, there were only three rail-related incidents in Howell County resulting in two fatalities and one injury. However, due to a sudden upsweep in tragic rail-related incidents so far this year, the county is now Missouri Operation Lifesaver's number one target for safety education.
Local and state law enforcement agencies, state transportation officials, BNSF Railway personnel and other volunteers will conduct more than 170 safety presentations from Sept. 14-16 to all school children and school bus drivers in both the West Plains and Willow Springs school districts.
"West Plains, Willow Springs and several other local school districts are working with Missouri Operation Lifesaver in trying to reduce this alarming accident trend by allowing rail safety education programs to be presented in their schools to both drivers and pedestrians," said Rick Mooney, Missouri Operation Lifesaver state coordinator. "We want students, school district staff and the community at large to make safe decisions at rail crossings and around railroad tracks."
In addition, local law enforcement officers and other first responders will receive training on responding to rail-related incidents. Other enforcement programs will also be scheduled during the week to emphasize the importance of safety. Personnel from three police agencies will also be working with the railroads and other officials in conducting Officer on the Train events in the area. Officer on the Train is when a police officer is on the engine and reports crossing law violations to ground patrol units.
For additional information or statistics, go to www.ShowMeOL.org , www.oli.org , or http://www.modot.org/othertransportation/rail/index.htm. |
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Middle School Happenings
Tuesday
Cross Country @ Home
Volleyball @ Mountain Home
6th Grade Band Night
Wednesday
MO OL Safety Presentations
Thursday
7th Grade Football at Waynesville
MS Volleyball @ Mountain Grove
Friday
½ Day of School - Dismiss at 11:30 for Teacher In-Service
Progress Reports Mailed Home |
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Celebrate Adult Education and
Family Literacy Week!
-Are You Ready?
September 13th - 19th, 2010
On Monday July 19th, Congress approved a resolution to designate the week of September 13, 2010 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. This is a one-time only dedication and opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.
The following website may help you organize quickly to celebrate and raise awareness of adult education and literacy issues during AEFL Week. www.ncladvocacy.org/aefl.html |
Take a Trip to Puerto Rico!
A trip to Puerto Rico is being organized for July 2011 and the invitation is extended to you! The trip is not a school sponsored trip so anyone (students and adults) may go. The group is hoping to gain insight to Puerto Rican culture and learn the history of the island and its people. They also plan to explore extraordinary natural features such as rain forest, caves, and coral reefs while traveling to an exotic island that is safe for its visitors.
Make plans to attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, September 15th from 5:30 to 6:00 pm in the high school cafeteria. Topics to be discussed are the itinerary, costs, payment plans etc. Authentic Puerto Rican food will be served while traditional music plays quietly in the background to give you a sense of what is in store!
For more info email Peter Bryant at pbryant@zizzers.org or Natalie Brazeal at nbrazeal@zizzers.org
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| Zizzer ClimaLite Polos On Sale
Zizzer Speech and Debate is selling Zizzer Climalite Polos with the Zizzer logo on the left chest for $29.00 each. Please email sizes to wczerwonka@zizzers.org if you would like to order. |
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WPHS Science Tutoring
Monday
Room 133 Mr. Fleming
3:30 to 4:30 pm
Wednesday
Room 132 Mr. Roseman
7:20 to 8:20 am
Thursday
Room 134 Mrs. Shannon
3:30 to 4:30 pm |
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Patriot Day Assembly at WPE
The students at West Plains Elementary learned what Patriot Day was all about during the Patriot Day Assembly on Friday. Dr. Brad Owings explained to the students about the tragic day of September 11th and shared with them a speech written by the Honorable Hansford T. Johnson. He also had a surprise guest for one student. Staff Sergeant Jeremy Burnett of the United States Air Force surprised his daughter, Allison, with a special visit. Burnett has been stationed in South Korea for the last eight months. |
This Week's WPHS Sports & Events Schedule
Monday
9th Football at home against Kickapoo at 5:30
JV Football at Kickapoo at 5:30
Softball at Glendale at 4:30
JV/Varsity Volleyball at home against Salem at 6:00
Tuesday
Cross Country Zizzer Invitational Meet at 3:30 at Zizzer Stadium
FFA Chapter Meeting at 3:30
Soccer at Waynesville at 4:30
Tennis at Waynesville at 4:30
Wednesday
Operation Lifesaver Presentations in English Classrooms
FFA Fruit Sales begin
Girls Golf at Pearson Invitational (Horton Smith Course)
Student Council Meeting 5th hour in Mrs. Huff's room
Thursday
FFA Trap Practice at 4:30 in Rover
Softball at Lebanon at 4:30
Tennis at home against Stoutland at 3:30
9th/JV/Varsity Volleyball at home against Lebanon at 5:00
Friday
Football at home against Rolla at 7:00
Soccer at Parkview Tournament (Friday and Saturday)
Dismiss at 11:30 for Teacher In-Service
Saturday
Band at Gainesville Parade
Soccer at Parkview Tournament (Friday and Saturday)
FFA Area Trapshoot at Rover at 9:00
Future Dates
September 21 R-VII Board Meeting at 5:00
September 27 - October 2 Homecoming Week
October 15 End of 1st Quarter
October 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 8:00
October 22 No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
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2010 Zizzer Homecoming Parade
Would your organization like to take part in the 2010 Zizzer Homecoming Parade? Click Here for an entry form! |
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Zizzer Homecoming Celebration for all Zizzer Alumni
There will be a Zizzer Homecoming Celebration for all alumni of West Plains High School on Saturday, October 2nd from 5 pm to midnight at the recently renovated National Guard Armory. Admission is $8.00. A portion of the proceeds will go to the West Plains R-VII Educational Foundation.
For more information visit the website at http://zizzerhomecoming.com or on facebook http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141132219256953. You may also call or email Roger Good at (417) 505-9998; rgood@zizzers.org |
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