Arts/Education
According to a release from Superintendent Dr. Lori Wilson, the district plans for all grades to return to school in regular seated classes on January 4, 2020.
-Grades 5-12 will remain masked, and the current opt-out mask clause will change. Only students with a medical excuse or those with...
December 11-12, 18-19, 2020 at the West Plains Civic Center
Children's Ballet of the Ozarks proudly presents their Fifth Annual presentation of The Nutcracker, December 11-12, 18-19, 2020 at the West Plains Civic Center. Toys come to life, and mischievous Mice, twirling Sugar Sprinkles,...
CharacterStrong is newly implemented content at the middle school that helps teach social-emotional skills to grades 5-8 on a weekly basis with specific focus upon, but not limited to: empathy, honesty, kindness, compassion, and courage. Along with this new initiative, teachers award students with...
Fifth grade student Josiah Wade has earned straight As on his first report card of middle school.
“He worked really hard,” said mom Amanda Wade, “He was so nervous going into fifth grade.”
Ms. Wade highlighted her son’s eagerness to do well explaining that he is always the first one...
Gold (4.0)
Silver (3.99 - 3.63)
Bronze (3.62 - 3.27)
Divine Bieber
Bianca Colon
Evan Cope
Hayden Goodchild
Aurora Hulvey
Jasper Melby
Julianna Mingus
Jetta Randolph
George Smith
Madelyn Smith...
Last week, Governor Mike Parson, the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced modifications to Missouri's K-12 school reopening and operating guidance.
"We know that COVID-19 is not going away soon, so it is...
University of Missouri Extension offers a one-evening Zoom class on horse nutrition on Dec. 3.
Proper nutrition is vital to the 85,000 head of horses and ponies owned by Missouri residents, said MU Extension agronomist Pat Miller. As well as bringing enjoyment to owners, she said, Missouri'...
On November 5, 2020, the Willow Springs chapter of the National Honors Society held their induction ceremony at the Grimes Auditorium. Three students from Willow Springs High School were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Willow Springs...
Kolton Stolba was the Character Strong Student of the Month. Alexa Earls, right, of Shetler Insurance presents Stolba with his certificate and gift card.
Second Grade - Anderson
Kyler Allen
Kaelyn Brawley
Jax Davidson
Peyton French
Gatlin Harvey
Lillyan Kindhart
Cheyanne Long
Nyah Marriott
Blake Reese
Ransin Stark
Bentlee Tune
Lanie Webb
Second Grade – Frazier
Gage Brooks
Miles Dube
Zella Mahin
Aiden...