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Welcome to West Plains R-VII Schools
Greetings!
ZizzerPride E-News is your source for the latest news and happenings in the West Plains R-VII School District. |
Teacher In-Service Friday, October 29th. Classes will dismiss at 11:30am. |
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Make Plans To Attend! Coffee Talk Begins!
Coffee Talk is a time for parents to discuss various school topics on a monthly basis with West Plains R-VII Superintendent Dr. Fred Czerwonka.
Coffee Talk will begin on Wednesday, October 27th from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. in the Administration Office, located at 613 West First Street.
- This month's topic will be an R-VII Budget Update, presented by Dr. Fred Czerwonka.
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Two WPHS Athletes Received the Aldo Sebben Award
The Aldo Sebben Award was awarded to Aaron Esterle and Olivia McCormick of West Plains High School presented by the Southwest Missouri Cross Country and Track Coaches for outstanding Class 3 High School Track & Field Athletes. The Aldo Sebben Award is voted on by all the coaches of Southwest Missouri and one male and one female is chosen each season. For the first time ever both were from West Plains High School. Winning this award is a major honor. Congratulations Aaron and Olivia! |
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It's Red Ribbon Week at West Plains R-VII Schools!
West Plains Elementary & South Fork Red Ribbon Week
Monday
"Sock It to Drugs!" crazy sock day, ice cream sundaes
Tuesday
"Follow Your Dreams, Don't Do Drugs!" pajama day, movie & popcorn
Wednesday
"Stay in the Game! Don't Do Drugs!" sports day, drug-free stickers and bookmarks
Thursday
"Put a Cap on Drugs!" hat day, popsicles
Friday
"Say 'Boo' To Drugs!" Fall (Halloween) parties, candy-filled treat bags
Middle School Red Ribbon Week
Monday
Hero Day - Heroes don't do drugs
Tuesday
Twin Day - Buddy up against drugs
Wednesday
Decade Day - Remember the past without drugs
Thursday
Whacky Day - Don't whack your life up with drugs
Friday
Red & White Day - Zizzers don't do drugs
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Boy's Basketball Open Gym at WPHS
Boy's basketball open gym is offered at 7:00 to 8:00am every Tuesday and Thursday in the High School Gym. It is available to anyone interested. Official practice starts Monday, November 8th. Cuts will be made after practice Friday,November 12th. |
WPHS SPEECH & DEBATE WINS MARSHFIELD TOURNEY
The West Plains High School Speech and Debate team traveled to Marshfield to compete in the 9th Annual Marshfield Invitational. After competition all day Saturday with eight schools including Republic, Ozark, Branson, and Mansfield, the West Plains team took first place in overall points, with many individuals placing in final rounds.
The individual results were as follows:
Prose Reading: 4 West Plains members advanced to finals. Francis Ahrens- 1st place, Dayne Bonnewell- 2nd, Kelby Czerwonka- 3rd and Caitie Green- Finalist.
Poetry Reading: Lily Brotherton- 2nd place, Dayne Bonnewell- Finalist
Duo Acting: Francis Ahrens & Laura Grisham- 1st place
Humorous Interpretation: Laura Grisham- 1st Place
Extemperaneous Speaking: Tiawna Johnson- Finalist
Radio Speaking: Kelby Czerwonka- 1st Place, Ben Grills- Finalist, and Lauren Cook- Finalist
Original Oratory: Ashley Ford- 2nd Place
Storytelling: Emily Bridges- Finalist
Lincoln Douglas Debate: Tiawna Johnson- 2nd Place
Public Forum Debate: Francis Ahrens & Kayla Elam- 2nd Place, Ashley Ford & Kelby Czerwonka- 3rd Place
The team is coached by Head Coach Axel Liimatta, Assistant Coaches Wendy Czerwonka and Christina Staab, and Debate Coach Kay Garrett. The team heads next weekend to Branson. |
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Bob Pekarek Recognized as the 2010 Administrator of the Year
Recently, Bob Pekarek, West Plains R-VII Transportation Director, was recognized as the 2010 Administrator of the Year Award for the Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation. Bob has been the transportation director for the district for 6 years and has been employed with the district for 23 years. West Plains R-VII runs 36 busses
and serves 1200 students and travels 1000 miles per day.
This year West Plains R-VII Schools received outstanding results on the annual school bus inspection program conducted on February 24th, 2010 by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Overall, 100% of the 36 buses owned by the District were approved on the annual safety inspection. This year marks the 5th year in a row West Plains R-VII received 90% or better and the 2nd year in a row the District received 100% or better.
Pictured - Dr. Fred Czerwonka and Bob Pekarek |
SCCC's Automotive Collision Technology Class Receives Welding Helmets
The Automotive Collision Technology class from the South Central Career Center was presented with welding helmets. The helmets were donated by Airgas through the
I-Car Education Foundation for applying for the 2009-2010 Ultimate Makeover Grant.
Middle Row - Micco Bell - Adult Student, Adam Welker - West Plains, Korin Smith - Adult Student,
Front Row - Austin Evans - West Plains, Thomas Howerton - Adult Student, Jake Wilbanks - West Plains Student
Back Row (Left to Right) - Christian Anderson - Mountain View, Jaycob Collins - West Plains, Andrew Hayes - West Plains, Amanda Wiggs - West Plains, Josh Eckenrode - Adult Student |
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Teacher In Service - Dismiss at 11:30 |
This Week's WPHS Sports & Events Schedule
Monday
FCCLA Fall Leadership Meeting
9/10 grade football here against Republic at 5:00
Volleyball in District Play at Glendale against Kickapoo at 7:45pm
Tuesday
Soccer at Ozark at 5:00
Wednesday
District Volleyball Semifinal/Final at Glendale at 5:30/7:00
FTA Fall Teaching Day
Thursday
Football at Marshfield at 7:00
Jostens orders for Seniors in the cafeteria
Friday
Red Carpet Day at MSU-WP for Seniors
Dismiss at 11:30 - Abbreviated Schedule (In-service)
Faculty In-Service at 1:00
Saturday
Cross Country Sectional at Camdenton (Ha Ha Tonka State Park)
1st round of the District Soccer Tournament here at 1:00 (West Plains vs. Lebanon)
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Middle School Happenings
October 18th - October 22nd
Book Fair
MS Football at Mtn. Home
Tuesday, October 19th
Board Meeting
Thursday, October 21st
Parent Teacher Conferences 4pm - 7pm
Friday, October 22nd
October 22nd - October 23rdZizzer Chorale Musical "Oklahoma" 7pm at the Avenue Theater |
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Pre-Order Your 2010-2011 Middle School Yearbook Online Now!
Payment plans are offered, credit cards are accepted, and personalization options are available. Basic yearbook price is $25.00. To order visit: www.jostensyearbooks.com |
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Headlines!
Click on the links below for news and information about West Plains R-VII Schools.
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Ozark Radio Network:
West Plains R-VII Board Approves Refunding Resolution
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KHOM:
West Plains R-VII Schools Begins Coffee Talk Program
After School Program In West Plains R-VII SchoolsClick Here Middle School Chorale Presentation Of "Getting To Know", "Oklahoma"Click Here
R-VII Transportation Director-2010 Administrator Of The Year Click HereWest Plains Speech And Debate Wins Marshfield Tournament Click HereWest Plains R-7 School Board Re-finances BondsClick Here
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