Arts/Education
Amber Lewis, a fifth grade science teacher at Willow Springs Middle School in the Willow Springs R-IV School District, has received a $300 grant through WGU Missouri’s “Fund My Classroom” initiative. The funds will be used to create a classroom library filled with diverse science books. Lewis...
The Willow Springs school board increased student lunch prices at its meeting July 18.
The board previously set rates at its June meeting, but superintendent Dr. Marty Spence reported to the board it was recommended to increase prices further.
Spence said that, due to continued price...
The West Plains School District Board of Education has appointed Dr. Josh Cotter as the South Central Career Center (SCCC) Director for the 2022 - 2023 school year. The decision follows the retirement of former director Jim Laughary.
Dr. Cotter served twelve years as the Assistant Director...
To help with the economic challenges many students are currently facing, officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer a gas voucher program beginning this fall.
The program is for all degree-seeking students who take at least six credit hours of seated classes and live...
Three days and nights of Country Gospel Music will be performed for the people of the Ozarks on July 21, 22, and 23 as the I.C.G.M.A. celebrates its return to West Plains after a two-year absence due to covid 19 restrictions. The International Country Gospel Music Association is thrilled to be...
Missouri State University-West Plains will offer a Summer Scholars Academy July 25-28 for area students in sixth through eighth grades.
The academy will have a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) emphasis and meet from 8 a.m. to noon each day, organizers said.
"This...
The Willow Springs Arts Council announces the return of Kids Art Camp. This year’s Art Camp will begin on July 12 and run through July 14 for children who have completed First through Fifth Grades. Long time art instructor, Ginny Thomason will be conducting the classes and will be doing a mixed...
Members of the Missouri State University (MSU) Board of Governors last week approved a new long-range plan for Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP).
The plan, approved by members of the Missouri State University Board of Governors, outlines the goals and objectives of MSU-WP for the...
The West Plains School District Board of Education has appointed Lucas Brown as the high school principal for the 2022-2023 school year. The decision follows the appointment of Matthew Orchard as the incoming Director of Human Resources and Student Services.
Brown has served as the Glenwood R-...
Amanda Mantel was one of nearly 100 students honored with one or more academic awards at the end of the 2021-22 school year at Central Methodist University.
Mantel, of Mountain View, MO, earned the following honors: Dr. George Heslar Leadership and Service Memorial Scholarship, and the John C....