Arts/Education
In a world with so much negativity, it's touching when you see a student with such a drive to make the world a better place. Jasmine Hulvey is an eighth grade student at Liberty Middle School. She is enrolled in Ms. Shelly Renegar's Student Outreach class. Ms. Renegar said, "Jasmine has such a...
Create your Loop Yarn Chunky Scarf at this workshop January 12. West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host the workshop, conducted by local artist Tara Hensley, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Trillium Trust offices, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd. in West Plains. Cost for the...
Children's Ballet of the Ozarks proudly presents their Fifth Annual presentation of The Nutcracker, December 18-19, 2020 at the West Plains Civic Center. Toys come to life, and mischievous Mice, twirling Sugar Sprinkles, and Sugar Plum Fairies dance to the treasured Tchaikovsky score. Join...
Willow Springs Arts Council Annual Sponsorship Campaign
The Willow Springs Arts Council is in the final month of our Annual Sponsorship Campaign.
“And, even during the unprecedented times of 2020, our wonderful, dedicated sponsors have continued to provide funds in support of art...
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...