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West Plains Schools Retirement & Service Reception
West Plains Schools recently held a Retirement and Service Recognition Reception for the 2011-2012 school year. Awards and plaques were presented to the Teacher of the Year applicants, faculty and staff members with 10, 20, or 25 years of service, and the 2011 retirees.
Camisha Hunter of South Fork Elementary was named The Teacher of the Year.
Retiree Plaques -Lorraine Ellett, 25 years; Donna Luna, 20 years; Kathy Davis, 26 years; Joe Davis, 18 years; Nancy Pekarek, 22 years; Ron Longnecker, 31 years; Becky Lott, 34 years; Karyn Vaughan, 3 years; Donna Holt, 23 years; Calva Jones, 23 years;
25 Years of Service - Cynthia Wright, Freda Tate, Kelly Jones, Karen Hunt, Tammie Harper, and Patsy Bunch.
20 Years of Service - Joan Wright, Pamela Tate, Roy Moss, Lee Laughary, Sue Kimberlin, Dawn Gatewood, Deborah Lewis, David Adams.
10 Years of Service - Natalie Brazeal, Joyce Frye, Gina Gobel, Christy Heidy, Mary Lunday, Larry Noller, Brad Owings, Keith Rhoads, Barbara Rutledge, Gust Steckman and Jessica Weisbrod.
Congratulations!
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WPHS Spanish & Transitional Education Classes Make Easter Bunnies for Hospitalized Children
(Front row from left: Isaiah Farrar, Jessie Denton, Johnnie Fullington, Mary Ward, Melissa Truman, Andrew Grisham, Coulton Baker. Back row from left: Shamrock Luck, Ms. Miller, Brian Kruse, Sierra Perez, Brian Tucker, Jessie Amore, Hanna Nielsen, Mrs. Owens)
Members of Mrs. Owen's High School Spanish classes and Ms. Miller's High School Transitional Education classes made over 100 Easter Bunnies for kids in the hospital at OMC, Baxter Regional Hospital and the local area nursing homes. |
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The WPHS Beta Club Donates to the West Plains Salvation Army
(Left to Right - West Plains High School Beta Club Sponsor Tracie Joiner; Caitlin Gross, Beta Club Committee Leader; and Pat Keefe, Salvation Army)
The West Plains High School Beta Club sponsored its 2nd annual Zizzer ThrowDown Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, April 8th at the West Plains Civic Center. Approximately 400 spectators and 220 participants came out to support the tournament. The proceeds from the event will go to support the Beta Club and the club's selected local charity, the West Plains Salvation Army. The Beta Club donated $1,000.00 to the West Plains Salvation Army. |
Want to make sure your summer is action packed?
Enroll in summer school and have fun this summer!
 
Classes will be held Monday through Thursday f
rom 8:00 am to 3:00pm and will begin on June 6th through June 30th at the West Plains Elementary School. All children in grades kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome to attend. BASE is also available 3:00pm-5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00am-3:00pm on Fridays.
Activities scheduled this year include swimming at the pool and trips to the movies. Breakfast and lunch is free to all elementary summer school students.
Click Here for an application for Summer School
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Has spring or even summer fever hit your home? If you and your family can't wait for summer break, but want to ensure it's action packed don't forget about our annual activity camps for students.
West Plains Schools hosts a wide variety of camps to help aspiring athletes develop their skills or allow novice students to test out a sport.
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Introducing the Top 10 Percent of the
Class of 2011
Front Row - left to right Johnathon Taylor,
Max Robinson, Ashley Green, Zara Petkovic, Micah Adcock, Paydon Davis
Middle Row - Jeremiah George, Paige Riley, Adam Chen, Francis Ahrens, Dayne Bonnewell, Kayla Elam, Christopher Polston
Back Row - Reese Taylor, Jesse Hadley, Sean Tobeler, Elizabeth Marhefka, Clinton Washington, Jonathan Dillinger
Not Pictured: MaKenzie Alsup, Samantha Barnett, Chandler Davis, Nadezhda Pshonyak, and Brina DeBrown
Congratulations Seniors!
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WPHS Tennis Team Takes 2nd In District
L to R: Luke Hershenson, Dillon Biggers, Sean Tobeler, Justyn Biggers, Nick King and Colton Hensley. |
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SCCC's Practical Nursing Program Now Taking Applications for 2012
The Practical Nursing program at South Central Career Center in West Plains is now taking applications for a January 2012 start date. Applications will be accepted now through the end of August and testing for the program will also take place now through the end of August.
Call Bethany at SCCC at 256-8668 for more information or for an application for the program. |
West Plains Middle April Students of the Month
Back row: Tiffany Yardley, Dalton Day , Kyle Seeley and Tori Ugbah. Front Row: Megan Frazier, Seth Guffey and Mikenzie Lambe. Not pictured Ryan Mardock.
Congratulations Zizzers! |
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The Office of Ward Franz through the Division of Missouri United Federated Republican Women Donates Flag to WPHS Library
Left to right: Joni Joice, WPHS Librarian; Nancy Franz, Office of Ward Franz; Cindy Temple, Vanetta Carroll, Phyllis Risner, all of the Division of Missouri United Federated Republican Women and Jim Laughary, WPHS Principal. |
SCCC's Computer Systems Management & Maintenance Class Provides a Computer to a Student in Need
Back Row: Lenny Eagleman, Keith Rhoads, Penny Fox Jones, Leonard Welch Middle Row: Becky Lott, Margaret Welch, Cynthia Self, Amy Mitchell Front Row: Brad Owings and Amy Mitchell
Each year the South Central Career Center's Computer Systems Management & Maintenance instructor, Steve Balough, and his class provides a reconditioned computer to at least one student in need. A request was made for a computer to be made available for Marissa Wallace, a student at West Plains Elementary. Keith Rhoads, West Plains School Computer Technician, got involved and with the help of the computer class, Keith acquired the computer and downloaded programs in which will enable Marissa to expand her learning. Marisa has a hearing impairment which makes acquisition of knowledge and abilities to communicate difficult for her. The computer will allow her access to vocabulary needed for academic functioning and socialization. Programs have been provided which will improve her sign language vocabulary, math skills, reading skills and overall language skills. The system will help her retain what she has learned through the summer as well as allow her to investigate further academic areas. |
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Middle School LAD Spelling Bee Winners
(Jordan Owens & Abbey Strunk)
West Plains Middle School students Jordan Owens, 8th grade, and Abbey Strunk, 7th grade, recently competed in the Language Arts Department Spelling Bee at Willard. Jordan placed first in the competition and Abbey placed 4th. Both girls had been finalists in the Howell County Spelling Bee held at Fairview on April 2nd. The LAD Spelling Bee was the next and final level of competition. |
MSU-WP Introduces Camp Bear to
West Plains
Camp Bear offers swimming, team and individual sports, leisure activities/crafts, demonstrations, plus many other unique, interesting and fun recreational activities! Led by a dynamic staff, all activities are organized and planned according to the camper's grade level, interest and abilities. Our emphasis is always on safety, sportsmanship, proper conduct, communication, team building and leadership.
CAMP BEAR WEST PLAINS
May 31st - June 2nd · 8am-5pm · $95/Camper
West Plains Middle School, West Plains, MO
APPROPRIATE FOR AGES/GRADES: K-9
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Volunteer For the Old Time Music Festival
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
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West Plains Elementary Happenings
Monday, May 16th
Elementary Retirement Reception
Tuesday, May 17th
Board Meeting Central Office 5:30pm
Wednesday, May 18th
Preschool Graduation 5:00pm
Friday, May 20th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30
Monday, June 6th
Summer School Begins
Tuesday, June 14th
PTA Meeting 6:00pm Library |
This Week's WPHS Event Schedule
Monday, May 16th
Last Day for Seniors
Locker cleanout for Seniors 5th period
Baseball in district play at Camdenton
Tuesday, May 17th
Senior video and class day practice at 1:00 in the gym
Board Meeting 5:30pm Central Office
Wednesday, May 18th
Class Day Assembly at 9:00 in the gym
Baseball in district play at Camdenton
Locker cleanout for grades 9, 10, 11, during 5th and 6th period
Thursday, May 19th
Senior Graduation Practice at 9:00 in the Civic Center
Senior Graduation at 7:00 in the Civic Center
Friday, May 20th
Last Day of School - Dismiss at 11:30
Saturday, May 21st
Track District to the Sectional Meet at the Zizzer Stadium |
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South Fork Elementary Happenings
Tuesday, May 17th
Kindergarten Graduation 6:00pm
Friday, May 20th
Last Day of School Dismiss at 11:30 |
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Middle School Happenings
Monday, May 16th
Gifted Field Trip to St. Louis
Tuesday, May 17th
8th Grade Awards Assembly 9:00am
8th Grade Promotion Practice 1:00=3:00pm
8th Grade Promotion West Plains Civic Center 7pm
Board of Education Meeting 5:30pm Central Office
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
Tuesday, May 17th
Board of Education Meeting 5:30pm Central Office
Thursday, May 19th
WPHS Graduation 7:00pm Civic Center
Friday, May 20th
Last day of School Dismiss at 11:30
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