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The West Plains FFA Needs Your Support!
The West Plains FFA is participating in a National FFA challenge and needs your support! The challenge is reach out to as many people in the agriculture field as possible. If you or somebody you know would like to vote please visit www.FFAChapterChallenge.com.
If the West Plains FFA chapter has enough votes to place in the top ten then they will receive a 1500.00 line of credit with National FFA. If they are the overall winner they will win an all expense paid trip for 6 students to National Convention to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Currently, the West Plains FFA is in the lead! Vote today and everyday until May 1st! |
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Travel Channel Features West Plains on 'No Reservations'
The Travel Channel program 'No Reservations,' starring Anthony Bourdain, will be in West Plains and other Ozarks areas in an episode airing tonight.
The show will include footage of Coach Don Long, members of the band Ha Ha Tonka and author Daniel Woodrell, writer of Winter's Bone.
The show will air at 8 p.m. on the Travel Channel.
To view clips and photos of the show, visit www.travelchannel.com.
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2011 Middle School Spelling Bee Winners
These students have been chosen as their grade level spelling bee winners at the West Plains Middle School. They will compete in the Howell County Spelling Bee at Fair View School on April 2nd.
5th Grade
Megean Frazier, Sidney Van Alst, Thomas Pieralisi, John Shaw, Kylar Monds, Courtney Lashley, Leah Hodges, Hayley Hershenson, Chadd Copeland
6th Grade
Makayla Chen, Kayla Stadler, Eli Pettit, John David Mulford, Ryan Mardock, Mikenzie Lambe, Thomas Brashers
7th Grade
Kegun Lidgard, Terryn Willard, Abbey Strunk, Kaitlyn Stiner, Nathan Mann, Domineqe Mallek, Kaden Johnson, Ryan Evans, Jacob Burke
8th Grade
Dalton Rakestraw, Jordan Owens, Alessandra Moss, Gwyneth Mayer, Shannon Hughes, Kyle Hodges, Dillon Harper, Brianna Collins, Logan Bridges |
Community Conversation To Be Held At WPHS
April 7, 2011 (Thursday) has been selected as the evening to present information to the parents in the West Plains High School on selected topics of interest. Organizations that will be making presentations include Family Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Security Administration, MSU-WP, and the law firm of Ray and Fisher. Topics will include Medicaid, working with rehabilitation specialist, disability income, TRIO Program, and guardianship. The event will be held in the high school library from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
The purpose of this event is to improve communication between the school, parents, and organizations and to create a smoother transition from school into the community after graduation. Joe W. Davis, instructor at the high school is event coordinator. He may be contacted at 417-372-2963. There will be no charge for the evening. The school received a grant last year to improve transition services and the seminar was one of the approved venues for improving these types of services. |
World Austism Awareness Day
It is time again to raise awareness for Autism Awareness. Did you know according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that autism now affects 1 in every 110 American children, including 1 in 70 boys?
On the evenings of April 1 and 2, 2011, prominent buildings across North America and the world - including the Empire State Building in New York City and the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada - will turn their lights blue to raise awareness for Autism and to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Saturday, 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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Congratulations to the WPHS State Beta Club Convention Winners!
The WPHS Zizzer Beta team traveled to Branson, Missouri, recently for the Missouri State Beta Club Convention. This two-day event included academic and art competitions, talent performances, and guest speakers.
Congratulations to the following trophy winners:
1st place in Quiz Bowl: Jesse Hadley, Alex Richter, Alex McCrosky, and Abby Long (eligible to complete at the national level)
1st place top score in Quiz Bowl against all competitors: Jesse Hadley
1st place in English: Kelly Richter (eligible to complete at the national level)
1st place in Mathematics: Tyler Eggert (eligible to complete at the national level)
These students are eligible to compete at the National Conference in Nashville, TN, on June 11-12. |
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MSHSAA District Music Solo & Ensemble Festival Results
The WPHS band students at the MSHSAA District Music Solo & Ensemble Festival did an outstanding job! 17 students qualified for State and all the percussion events received a first division rating!
Jon Waggoner - snare drum solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
David Zuniga, Kaitlin Gross, Abbey Miller - Keyboard Trio - First Division rating - State qualifier
Morgan Kinder, Abbey Miller, Jacob Petrus, Emilee Floyd - Keyboard Quartet - First Division rating - State qualifier
Tyler Eggert - Snare solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Adam Kissinger - Timpani solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
David Zuniga - Marimba solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Randy Fukasawa - Oboe solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Alyxandria Simpson - Clarinet solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Alyxandria Simpson, Randy Fukasawa, Chelsee Davis - Woodwind Trio - First Division rating - State qualifier
Jeffery Bellanger - Trumpet Solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Ashely Smith - Trombone solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Chelsee Davis - Flute solo - First Division rating - State qualifier
Chelsee Davis, Desiree Mcafee, Holt Skinner - First Division rating - State qualifier
Mickayla Staples - Flute solo - Second Division rating
Zach Harper - Baritone Saxophone solo - Second Division rating
Audrey Snethern - Bass Clarinet solo - Second Division rating
Robby Temple - Alto Saxophone solo - Second Division rating
Stephan Manley - Trombone solo - Second Division rating
Hayden Topliff - Trumpet solo - Second Division rating
Randy Belcher, Joe Brown, Ashley Smith, Jeffery Bellanger - Brass Quartet - Second Division rating
Jennifer Shannon, Kaala Newbury, Courtney Connor - Clarinet Trio - Second Division rating
Kristina Woods - Flute solo - Second Division rating
Megan Cowens, Katie Kentner, Kelsey Price, Hannah Gough - Clarinet Quartet - Third Division rating
Megan Cowens - Contra Alto Clarinet solo - Third Division rating
Congratulations! |
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2011- 2012 District Calendar
The Board voted to approve the modified 2011-2012 calendar. Make sure you download the calendar from www.zizzers.org or from the link below.
Updated 2011-2012 West Plains Schools District Calendar
Click HERE for the link:
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West Plains Elementary Happenings
MAP Boot Camp
Friday, April 15th
Preschool Screening
Friday, April 18th
Preschool Screening
Friday, April 22nd
No School Spring Break
Thursday, May 5th
Track Meet K-3
Friday, May 6th
4th Grade Track Meet
Friday, May 13th
Kindergarten Screening
Thursday, May 19th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30 |
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Middle School Happenings
Tuesday, March 29th
7th & 8th Grade Track Meet at Mountain View
Saturday, April 2nd
Howell County Spelling Bee
Tuesday, April 5th
West Plains Open Track
Saturday, April 9th
Zizzer Band Festival
April 11th - April 15th
Book Fair
Tuesday, April 12th
Map Testing Begins
Tuesday, May 17th
8th Grade Promotion 7pm West Plains Civic Center
Thursday, May 19th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30
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South Fork Elementary Happenings
Thursday, March 31st
PLC Pause
Friday, April 22nd
No School Spring Break
Wednesday, April 27th
Preschool & Kindergarten Screenings
Thursday, May 19th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30 |
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South Central Career Center Activities & Events
Tuesday, April 19th
School Board Meeting
Friday, April 22nd
Spring Break
Thursday, May 12th
SCCC Awards Night
6:00pm Civic Center Theater
Thursday, May 19th
Last day of School Dismiss at 11:30
WPHS Graduation 7:00pm Civic Center |
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This Week's WPHS Event Schedule
Monday, March 28th
Soccer at Rolla at 5:00
Tuesday, March 29th
9th Baseball at Mountain Home
JV/Varsity Baseball at Ava
FFA District CDE's at Rolla at 3:30pm
Soccer at home against Poplar Bluff at 4:30
Tennis at home against Mtn. View-Liberty at 4:00
Track - WP Open at 4:00
Wednesday, March 30th
Senior Picture at 8:40am at Zizzer Stadium
Baseball at Joplin
Golf at Springfield at 1:00
Thursday, March 31st
9th Baseball at home against Waynesville at 4:30
Skills USA State Conference at Jeff City
Spring Play - "Steel Magnolias"
Friday, April 1st
Baseball at Salem, MO
Skills USA State Conference at Jeff City
Interscholastic Contest at MSU-WP at 8:45
Spring Play - "Steel Magnolias"
Saturday, April 2nd
9th Baseball at Licking Tournament
Skills USA State Conference at Jeff City
Spring Play - "Steel Magnolias"
Sunday, April 3rd
Spring Play - "Steel Magnolias" |
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