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West Plains Elementary Art Show

 

 

 

You are cordially invited to the West Plains Elementary Annual Art Show!

 

The West Plains Elementary Art Show will be held Thursday, May 5th to Friday, May 13th

 

  • Every student at the elementary will have a piece of their artwork on display.  

  • Ribbons for each classroom; 1st through Honorable Mention 
  •  Best of Show for each grade level.

A reception will be held on Monday, May 9th 5:30 - 7:00pm

 

Please come out and support our artists! 

 

 

WPHS Tips the Scales for Japan
Convoy of Hope
  
The equivalent of 500 pounds of money was collected by the West Plains High School students totaling $1000.00!  Each class was challenged to bring in change during their lunch periods.  The money raised was then donated to the Convoy of Hope for the disaster in Japan.  The Freshman class raised the most with a whopping 300 lbs and enjoy ice cream on the lawn at the high school.

Special thanks to:  Amanda Newton, Natalie Brazel, Janey Hale, Stephanie Wood, Michelle Henderson, Dixie Huff, Lori Shannon, Jared Davis, Tracy Joiner, Tina Jolliff, Dianne Locke, Desiree Beard, Delana Allen, Cyndi Wright, Tracy Wiley, OPPA, Highland Diary, West Plains Bank, Student Council and the WPHS Beta Club

 

Pictured from back row, left to right - Caleb Wells, Jarod Lung, Amber Plachy, Tiffany Stepp, Taylor Collins.

Kristen Cox, Tray Whitsell, Tristan Forester, Chris Cameron, Dom Leslie, Brittany Blake.

Blake Lox, Lindsay Randolph, Katey Smith, Morgan Smith, Shantel Shaw, Elizabeth Mitt, Jonathan Oliver

Kaitlyn Ross, Andrew Parks, Tiffany Coble, Jordan Pilz, Jordan Bryant, Dusty Harrill, Dakota VanWinkle

Front Row - L to R Chris Rvengent, Chloe Towell, Evie Jackson.

   

WPHS Choir State Results

 

Congratulations to the WPHS Choir!  The choir had its annual state solo and ensemble festival this past Saturday and came away with many one ratings to celebrate.

 

 Jessica Quinn - Vocal Solo

Mary Jones - Vocal Solo

Andy Hughes - Vocal Solo

Robbie Temple - Vocal Solo

Tailer Rinker - Girls Sextet

Mary Jones - Girls Sextet

Timolyn Hardy - Girls Sextet

Ashley Green - Girls Sextet

Melissa Hinton - Girls Sextet

Juliann Reed - Girls Sextet

Tailer Rinker - Mixed Octet

Shannon McGee - Mixed Octet

Timolyn Hardy - Mixed Octet

Alaina Tompson - Mixed Octet

Jesse Hadley - Mixed Octet

Logan Miller - Mixed Octet

Adam Chen - Mixed Octet

Dylan Bledsoe - Mixed Octet

Dillon Neuschwander - Boys Octet

Justyn Biggers - Boys Octet

Trey Turner - Boys Octet

Dillon Cordel - Boys Octet

Robbie Temple - Boys Octet

Brodie Bender - Boys Octet

Christian Reavis - Boys Octet

Andrew White - Boys Octet

   

 Congratulations!

 

Dine Out At Colton's!

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Dine out at Colton's Steak House and Grill and support the FCCLA on Monday, May 9th.

 

When Colton's receives 450 guests they will donate 10% of the proceeds to the FCCLA!!!

Please go and show your support!

 Volunteer For the Old Time Music Festival

Old Time 

Once again plans are being made for Old-Time Music Festival scheduled for June 17th from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and June 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in downtown West Plains.  Volunteers are needed to help with the festival.  If you have not volunteered before and would like to help, you may contact Joe Davis at 417-372-2963 for more information.  

 

Print the volunteer application HERE 

 

 

West Plains Boys' Basketball 2011 Skill Development Camp

 Basketball

Dates: May 31st to June 3rd.

 

Time:

8:00am-10:30am Grades 9-12

10:30am-12:30pm Grades 3,4,5

1:00pm-4:00pm Grades 6,7,8

 

Cost: $25.00 per camper

 

Where: West Plains High School Gymnasium

 

For more information contact Coach Jennewein at jjennewein@zizzers.org

West Plains Elementary Kindergarten Screening for 2011-2012

   

West Plains Elementary Kindergarten Screening

May 13th 8:00-4:00pm

 

Please call 256-6158 and set up an apppointment for your child.

West Plains Elementary Happenings 
 
Thursday, May 5th
Track Meet K-3
 
Friday, May 6th
4th Grade Track Meet
Kindergarten Field Trip
Second Grade Field Trip
Third Grade Field Trip
  
May 9th - 13th
Art Show
  
Monday, May 9th
Art Show Reception 5:30 to 7:00pm
  
Wednesday, May 11th
Rock and Roll Forever
Retirement Reception 4pm WPHS Cafeteria
 
Friday, May 13th
  Kindergarten Screening
  
Monday, May 16th
Elementary Retirement Reception
 
Tuesday, May 17th
Board Meeting
Friday, May 20th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30
South Fork Elementary Happenings 
 
Thursday, May 5th
Track Meet for grades K-3
 
Friday, May 6th
Track Meet for grades 4-6
 
Wednesday, May 11th
Field Trip for grades K-3
Spring Music Program for grades 4-6 3:00pm
 
Thursday, May 12th
4th Grade Missouri Days
Science Fair
 
Friday, May 13th
Field Trip for grades 4th & 5th
  
Friday, May 20th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30 

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This Week's WPHS Event Schedule

 

Thursday, May 5

AP English Exam

9th Baseball at Lebanon at 4:30

JV/Varsity Baseball here against Lebanon at 4:30

Ozark Conference Tennis Tournament at 8:00am in Springfield

Ozark Conference Track Meet in Springfield

 

Friday, May 6

AP US History Exam

Baseball here against Hillcrest at 4:30

Distracted Driving Assembly in Sports Complex (2nd/3rd hour for 11th and 12th grade; 5th/6th hour for 9th/10th grades)

FFA Farm Fest at Cabool

Soccer at Branson

 

Saturday, May 7

Varsity baseball at Marshfield/Lebanon Tournament

FFA Farm Fest at Cabool

JR/SR Prom in gym (8:00 - 11:00)

 

 

 
 

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Middle School Happenings 

 

Thursday, May 5th
5th Grade Orientation 6:30pm in the FEMA Building
 
Friday, May 6th
5th & 6th Grade Track meet

 

Tuesday, May 10th
8th & 9th Grade to Springfield Cardinals Game

 

Wednesday, May 11th
5th Grade D.A.R.E Graduation 9:30am

 

Thursday, May 12th
5th & 6th Grade MAP Reward Day
BETA Induction Ceremony 6:00pm
  
Friday, May 13th
5th Grade to Montauk State Park
7th & 8th Grade Map Reward Day
  
Tuesday, May 17th
8th Grade Awards Assembly 9:00am
8th Grade Promotion West Plains Civic Center 7pm
  
Thursday, May 19th
5th-7th Grade Awards Assembly 9am
  
Friday, May 20th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30
  

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South Central Career Center
Activities & Events

   

Thursday, May 12th

SCCC Awards Night 6:00pm Civic Center Theater

 

Thursday, May 19th

WPHS Graduation 7:00pm Civic Center

 

Friday, May 20th

Last day of School Dismiss at 11:30
 

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May 4th, 2011
In This Issue
WPE Art Show
WPHS Tips the Scales for Japan
WPHS Choir Results
Dine Out at Colton's & Support the FCCLA
Volunteer For the Old Time Music Festival
Boy's Basketball Camp
West Plains Schools Preschool & Kindergarten Screenings
WPE Happenings
South Fork Happenings
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Middle School Happenings
ZNN News
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Kelli Dern Hired As Coordinator of Outreach & Placement
  
Zizzer Beta Club Members Attend State Convention
  
Speech & Debate Team End Year at MSHSAA
  
Tdap Shot Required for all Students Entering the 8th Grade
  
ZizzerTalk with Coach Alicia Gunter
  
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