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ZizzerPride E-News is your source for the latest news and happenings in the West Plains R-VII School District. 

Coffee Talk!

Coffee Talk 

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.
     

November's Coffee Talk is Wednesday, November 17th from 10:00 -11:000 a.m. in the High School Library Computer Lab.

  • This month's topic will be Parent Portal, presented by the District's Director of Technology, Jonathan Hufstedler.  Parent Portal allows parents to log in and check their child's grades, attendance, discipline, etc. in real time. Parent Portal also has a list of programs specific to parents such as Parent Forms and Meal Pay.
  • Refreshments will be served. 
If you do not already have a username and password for Parent Portal, please stop by your child's building before the meeting and one will be issued to you. Please have your ID readily available.

 

 

Give Blood!

 

    


The WPHS National Honor Society is hosting a Red Cross Blood Mobile in the Sports Complex on Tuesday, November 23rd from 7:30 am to 2:30 p.m. The goal this year is 180 pints of blood.  All are encouraged to give.  Students must be at least 16 years old.  For more information please contact Dalena Allen via email at dallen@zizzers.org or by phone at 417-256-6150.

 

 

 

Zizzer Theatre Night at Colton's

 

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The WPHS Zizzer Theatre has a Colton's Steakhouse & Grill night scheduled on Monday, November 8th to benefit the upcoming production of Disney's High School Musical. When Colton's receives 450 guests they will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Zizzer Theatre!! Please go and show your support of the WPHS Zizzer Theatre! 

West Plains Elementary Activities


Monday, November 8th

No activities scheduled

 

Tuesday, November 9th

WPHS Disney High School Musical Cast to Perform 2:30

 

Wednesday, November 10th

No activities scheduled

 

Thursday, November 11th

Veteran's Day Parade - Please wear Zizzer t-shirts

 

Friday, November 12th

No activities scheduled

 

Future Events

Tuesday, November 16           R-VII School Board Meeting 5:00

Monday, November 22nd         Colton's Night for BASE

Wednesday, November 24       Dismiss at 11:30 for Thanksgiving

November 25th & 26th            No School

December 6th                       Holiday Fun Night

 

West Plains Middle School October Students of the Month 


 

5th grade: Megan Hardin and Deacon Williams

6th grade: Gannon Moss and Susie Honeycutt

7th grade: Aaron Ugbah and Laykin Herring

8th grade: Cassidy Simpson and Gabe Smith

 

Congratulations!

South Fork Elementary's Fall Box Top Kickoff is a Success

 

 

The South Fork Elementary Fall Box Top Kickoff raised over $350!  Thank you to all the parents, students and staff that helped with the fundraiser.

 

Please continue to save your box tops.  The emblem pictured can be found on a variety of General Mills products. Each is worth 10 cents! Box Top donations can be dropped off at the South Fork office.

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This Week's WPHS Sports & Events Schedule


Monday, November 8th

No activities scheduled

 

Tuesday, November 9th

FFA District Speaking Contest at Rolla at 4:30

 

Wednesday, November 10th

No activities scheduled

 

Thursday, November 11th

Veteran's Day Assembly at 9:30am in the gym

Fall Musical - "High School Musical" at the Avenue Theater 7:00

 

Friday, November 12th

Fall Musical - "High School Musical" at the Avenue Theater 7:00

Debate to Nixa Tournament

 

Saturday, November 13th

Fall Musical - "High School Musical" at the Avenue Theater 7:00

Debate at Nixa Tournament

 

Sunday, November 14th

Fall Musical - "High School Musical" at the Avenue Theater 2:00

 

 

Future Events

Tuesday, November 16            R-VII School Board Meeting 5:00

Wednesday, November 24        Dismiss at 11:30 for Thanksgiving

November 25th & 26th            No School

 

South Fork Elementary 1st Quarter Honor Roll 


1st Quarter Principal's Honor Roll

(no grade below A-)

 

Third Grade

Grace Giffune

 

Fifth Grade

Breyanne Shoemaker

Jamie Bell

Kaitlin Lee

 

Sixth Grade

Jordan Berkshire

Trey Finch

Hannah Hoopes

Tamika Kincaid

 

1st Quarter Honor Roll

 (no grade below B-)

Third Grade

McKenzie Bettis

Jadon Compton

Victoria Plowick

Dakota Patton

Caitlin Kincaid

 

Fourth Grade

Marlea Galloway

Jaylee Mincey

Logan Conyers

Tristan Hill

Savanna Lipper

Westin Jackson

Austin Vincent

Riley Bettigrew

 

Fifth Grade

Brittany Smith

Shawn Knoblett

R.J. Besse

Alexias Crider

Hannah Kinney

Destiny Martin

Luke Freeman

Makayla Allcorn

Lance Johnson

 

Sixth Grade

Jerri Bell

Brock Moore

Rylea Galloway

Hailey Hoopes

Skyeler Montgomery

Austin York

 
2nd Annual WPMS Beta Club Bass Tournament Winners


1st Tony Moser & Earl Erby 
  2nd Dale Beavers & Charles Beavers
3rd Jim Byler & Gene Bridges
 Big Bass Mark Hersesheimer & Scott Smith
 
A special Thank You to the following sponsors: 

RED Sponsors:  Ozark Auto & Marine, Southern Marine, and Hirsch Farm and Feed Supply

WHITE Sponsors:  Ford Tackle, Lee Freeman - American Family, Subway, Monty's, Clean Cut Lawn Service, Easley's Family Chiropractic, Thayer Plant Food, Scott Bounds, West Plains Bank, Ozark Action, ISI Insurance, O'Reilly's, Caterpillar, Air Evac, Cochran Sales, Dennis' Meat Market, David Cochran DDS, Halstead Construction, Rutt & Strutt, OMC, Hair House, At Home Market, Jacob Garrett Law Office

South Fork is Giving Away Christmas!

 



South Fork Elementary students have an amazing opportunity to experience the joy of giving at Christmas this year. Each class at South Fork will participate in a program called Operation Christmas Child.  This programs gives children in third world countries the chance to experience the blessings of Christmas time.  Each class will be given a show box to fill with goodies and toys.  The gifts will then be tracked as it travels from country to country providing an excellent learning opportunity for the students.
 
Gift Suggestions:
School Supplies
Small Toys
Hygiene Items
Candy
flashlights with batteries
ball caps
socks
sunglasses
Toy Jewelry
T-Shirts
hair clips


If you would like to help fill these shoe boxes, please drop your items by South Fork Elementary or email Jackie Ingalsbe at jingalsbe@zizzers.org

Middle School Happenings 

Tuesday, November 9th
WPHS Disney High School Musical Skit
Girls Basketball Tournament at Mountain Grove

Wednesday, November 10th

Photo Retakes
Girls Basketball Tournament at Mountain Grove

Thursday, November 11th
Veteran's Day Parade
Girls Basketball Tournament at Mountain Grove
 
Friday, November 12th
5th & 6th grade MAP Assemblies 9:00am
Girls Basketball Tournament at Mountain Grove
 
November 19th - 20th
6th Grade Musical

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  South Fork Happenings
 
Tuesday, November 16th
Board of Education Meeting 5:00pm

Wednesday, November 17th
Character Under Construction (K-6)

Wednesday, November 24th
Dismiss at 12:00pm for Thanksgiving Break

November 25th & 26th
Thanksgiving Break

WPHS Veteran's Day Assembly

 



 
The West Plains High School will host its annual Veteran's Day Assembly on Thursday, November 11th at 9:00 am.  This year, WPHS would like to invite all alumni who have served our country in any branch of the Armed Forces to join them for the assembly.  If you are an alumni or know a Zizzer who has served, please contact Jim Laughary at jlaughary@zizzers.org so that we may recognize them.  The speaker this year will be Mike Pace.

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November 8th, 2010
2010 Faculty
In This Issue
Coffee Talk
Give Blood
Zizzer Theatre Night at Colton's
WPE Activities
WPMS October Student of the Month
South Fork Box Top Success
Got News for ZizzerPride News?
This Week's WPHS Sports & Events Schedule
South Fork 1st Qtr Honor Roll
WPMS Beta Club Bass Tourney Winners
South Is Giving Away Christmas
Middle School Happenings
High School Musical!
ZNN News
Find Us On Facebook & Twitter
South Fork Happenings
WPHS Veteran's Day Assembly
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