As we near the end of another great year for our Tigers, the spring group continues to battle on towards the post-season.  And I'm sensing great things to come!!!!

A huge congratulations to Sage Whiting on qualifying out of the district golf tournament last week!  Sage will be competing in the Sectional Tournament at Old Kinderhook on Monday.  Good luck Sage!

Our soccer Tigers are now 14-5 on the season and we just learned that they received the #1 seed in the district tournament in Branson!  The girls will take on the host school, Branson, on Monday, May 18th at 5:00pm in the semifinal round.  The championship match will be held on Wednesday in Branson.  Congratulations to the girls on winning the championship of the Willard Tournament last weekend!  The girls defeated Fair Grove, Aurora, and Bolivar to take home first place.  They then defeated COC opponent, Neosho, on Tuesday.  Next week, they will travel to Greenwood on Monday, host Ozark on Tuesday, and travel to Branson on Thursday.  Good luck ladies!

Congratulations to our girls track program on taking home first place in the JV COC meet!  By the way, the boys JV team finished 2nd so great job Tigers!  The boys varsity team then took home 3rd place in the varsity meet yesterday in Nixa.  The track Tigers are done until next Saturday as they travel to Rolla for the district track meet.

Congratulations to the baseball Tigers on their victory over Carthage on Tuesday!  The Tigers have had a roller coaster season but are looking to get hot at the right time as they head into district play.  Next week, they will travel to Harrison, Ark. on Monday in a varsity only game at 6:00pm. This is a change in the original schedule. They will then host East Newton on Tuesday and will travel to Carl Junction on Thursday to end the regular season.  Districts will be held in Lebanon this year and the boys received the #2 seed in the tournament!  They will open play on Monday, May 18th in Lebanon vs. the winner of the Waynesville/Hillcrest game.

It's Good To Be A Tiger!

Jeff Staley

Director of Athletics/Activities

On Wednesday, May 6, the 2015 Senior Scholarship Night took place in the WHS Theater.  First, a special 'Thank you' to Mrs. Montgomery, senior counselor, and the entire guidance office for organizing such an awesome event.  As well, I want to brag on our senior class a minute.  At scholarship night, approximately $3.2 million, yes million, was awarded to seniors.  As well, more than 8,500 community service hours were recognized by Missouri A+ students.  In the end, I was most impressed with the comradery and sincere happiness shown towards peers.  I look forward to recognizing such great accomplishments next year with the class of 2016.  Truly this class has set the bar high!

Senior finals are next Monday and Tuesday, May 11-12.  Mandatory graduation practice is Friday, May 15, at 9 AM.  Remember, we are at JQH on May 16, 8 PM, for graduation.  Doors open at 7 PM. 

8th graders will be visiting the high school next Thursday, May 14.  This is the district-wide Transition Day.  Counselors, administration, and student leaders visit with incoming students, share opportunities that exist, and provide tours of the building.  It is a great time for students to acclimate to the new surroundings.

Absence exemption forms and finals schedules are available for 9th - 11th students.  These students' finals are scheduled for May 20 - 22.  Students are released at 11:30 on May 22.

It is GREAT to be a Tiger!  

Curt Graves

Principal 

Happy Teacher Appreciation to all Willard teachers! Willard East teachers felt VERY appreciated this week. Thank you to everyone in our community who 

helped us celebrate and provided treats and gifts.

One of our most fun days this week was "Dress like your favorite teacher." We surprised Coach J by declaring it Coach J Day and everyone dressed like Coach J. Super fun! Coach J will be joining the Willard High School staff next year and coach the Lady Tigers Basketball team. 

Next Friday is Field Day! 

Melinda Miller

Principal  

Our 4th grade students enjoyed the beautiful day in Jefferson City on Thursday. Thank you Representative Messenger for providing pizza for lunch and taking care of us. 

As they look ahead to next week, our 4th grade students will enjoy their 4th grade celebration at the Tower Club.  The evening will give us a chance to celebrate our students time at WC while sending them off with a great memory and a charge for being leaders for their new school in the coming year.

 

Yesterday was an exciting day for WOHE Fourth Graders!  We took our field trip to the Capitol in Jefferson City. Students spent time in the museum, toured the Governor's Mansion, hiked to the Whispering Gallery and were announced on the House of Representatives Floor during session.

The group also went to the Missouri National Guard Museum.  Who can go to Jefferson City without visiting Central Dairy?  Not us!  We had a wonderful afternoon treat.  Thanks to all the parents and our great 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Blackburn, Miss Gill, and Miss Jones for planning a wonderful trip!

Dr. Rhonda Bishop

Principal