Arts/Education
Four local teachers were selected as the second annual 2021 McDonald’s Outstanding Educators from a pool of more than 425 nominations. The award honors educators who exhibit the ultimate dedication to their students and contribute to the improvement of education in our most challenging times. ...
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Children's Literature Festival Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Children's Literature Award. These awards, given for excellence in children's literature and illustration, will be presented during the Laura Ingalls Wilder...
Due to the resignation of Courtney Beykirch, the West Plains School District is seeking to fill the current school board vacancy.
Per board policy, district residents wishing to be appointed to fill the vacancy shall make their desire known by sending a letter to the West Plains School...
City Administrator Beverly Hicks led the Willow Springs R-IV School Board on a tour of the buildings once occupied by MODOT. Several months ago, the school district partnered with the Willow Springs Community Foundation on a USDA grant that provided the necessary funds to hire an engineer to...
Congratulations to Gretchen Creighton of Mountain View on winning the West Plains Education Foundation Outdoor Patio raffle. The raffle was held over the summer and included wooded furniture and a metal firepit made by the South Central Career Center carpentry and welding classes. Proceeds from...
The following are the numbers for the week ending September 17 showing quarantined and/or positive Covid-19 cases for the school district:
Positive Cases:
Staff: 0
Students: 5 (3 elementary and 2 middle school)
Quarantined Due to Close Contacts:
Staff: 0
Students: 38...
If students are considering borrowing money, they should do their homework on interest rates. The time students spend learning the basics about interest rates and annual percentage rates will pay off significantly, helping them save money when borrowing, according to KHEAA.
One interest...
On Monday September 20, the Willow Springs Arts Council (WSAC) will hold a meeting to
elect new Board members. The meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Ferguson
Building. If you are interested in being a Board member or a volunteer for the organization, please join them for...
The Children's pre show is from 6-6:45, with puppets and music at the Star Theatre. Show time is at 7:00. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are available at the door: adults tickets are $10, children tickets for 15 and under are $5.
Rebecca White is a local musician and has many years of experience...
Things have been hopping at the Willow Springs Public Library! We invite you to visit our new website at willowspringslibrary.org. There you will find our newest books, library information, and upcoming events.
Speaking of events, the library is excited to offer a series of after-hours Game...