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Zizzer Soccer Team Raises $2,631 for Ozarks Medical Center Foundation
The West Plains High School Zizzer Soccer Team recently presented the Ozarks Medical Center Foundation with a check for $2,631.
The money was raised during a silent auction in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The funds will go toward the OMC Foundation patient assistance fund and will help those in need with expenses such as travel to get to treatment and medication costs. |
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West Plains Elementary Third Grade Classes Make Goody Bags for Area Residents
(Pictured are representatives from each class - Front row: Canaan Miller, Shelli Cobb, Jaxon Martz, Micah Mattsfield. Second row: McKenzie Clar, Leyla Baldwin, Kayli Six, Chris Taylor. Third row: Kenneth Ellison, Madilyn Harris, Jared Nelson, Kyleigh Moore)
Before the break the West Plains Elementary third grade classes worked together to collect items for community Christmas project. The classes collected money, candy, lotions, body spray, socks, deodorant, and crackers to make goody bags for the residents at West Vue Nursing home. The pictures I attached are representatives from each of the 6 classes.
Way to go Zizzers! |
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Teachers, Staff, & Students of West Plains Schools Sponsored 110 Children for Christmas
For the fourth year, West Plains Schools has sponsored children at Christmas through the Children's Division. The program has grown each year and there were 110 children sponsored by the district this year. Teachers, staff, and students generously donated to help these children have a wonderful holiday. Several clubs at the school also participated. Pictured are some of the students from the WPHS Beta club, who helped delivered the hundreds of packages to the Civic Center for distribution. |
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Middle School Students of the Month
These students were selected as the November students of the month by their teachers to represent West Plains Middle School for consistently exhibiting good work habits, regular attendance.
To receive the award students also must display good citizenship/helping both teachers and students without being asked, involvement in extra-curricular activities and also participation in community service.
The students were rewarded with a certificate of achievement to be displayed for the next month.
Congratulations to Dustin Bruce, Katherine Wichern, Connor Cochran, Sierra Halstead, Zach Hall, Victoria Gartman, Colton Smith and Shaelyn Thompson |
Senior Photos Due for 2012-2013 Yearbooks
The Senior picture deadline for the 2012 - 2013 yearbook has been extended until January 11th. Please send headshot photos to sheidy@zizzers.org.
Go online and order the 2012-2013 yearbooks today at www.jostens.com The deadline is fast approaching. |
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West Plains Cross Country Team Kicks Off First Half Marathon in February
A run to benefit the Zizzer Cross Country Team will be held on February 16th in West Plains. It's called The 1st Annual Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon and 10K.
Both races will start at the Southern Hills Shopping Center at 7:30 AM on the 16th.
Race Information:
* Official race t-shirt to all participants.
* Half Marathon finishers will receive a finisher's medal.
* Refreshments provided post race.
* Aid Stations and port-a-pots will be present along the race.
Awards:
* Overall male and female winners in each race, overall team in the half marathon and age division winners will receive awards in each race.
* Half Marathon Partner Challenge: Male/female partners with the fastest total time will win the partner challenge.
Guaranteed shirt sizes for those registering by January 31st.
10K Fee ~ $30.00 before January 31st ~
45.00 after January 31st Half-Marathon Fee ~
$50 before January 31st~
$65 after January 31st
Packet Pick up:
Race packet pick up will take place from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on Friday February 16 in the Southern Hills Shopping Center.
For more information visit: Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon |
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Winter Illness Prevention
Winter months are often associated with colds, respiratory infections, strep throat and flu. To help protect your family from the threats of illness, preventive health measures are recommended. Some measures include:
- A balanced daily diet with six to eight glasses of water or other fluid.
- Eight to ten hours of rest and sleep on a regular schedule.
- Use of tissues to cover the mouth and nose during coughs and sneezes.
- Remember to dispose of used tissues properly.
- Avoiding common use of eating and drinking utensils, toilet articles and towels.
- Encourage thorough hand washing before eating and after use of toilet.
HAND WASHING IS THE NUMBER ONE PREVENTION FROM DISEASE!!Click here to read more.. |
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Send In Box Tops
Clip those Box Tops for Education!
You can also shop online at www.btfe.com and earn points for your school. More than 100 retailers offer box tops online.
Redeeming box tops helps PTA and other programs provide funds for educational enhancements, field-trip buses and more. Send box tops to school with your student today!
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ZNN News
ZNN News is now available online
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Create the Story of Your Year with Jostens.
Experience the excitement of the yearbook all year long with the West Plains High School ReplayIt photo sharing site.
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South Fork Elementary Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 9th
Student of the Month Assembly 1:00pm
Monday, January 14th
McDonalds Night - South Fork Teachers will serve guests that evening and 20% of proceeds will be donated back to South Fork Elementary. Preacher Roe location only
Tuesday, January 15th
Board of Education Meeting 5:30pm Central Office
Friday, January 18th
Grade Cards Issued
Monday, January 21st
No School
Thursday, January 31st
100th Day of School Celebration |
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West Plains Middle School Upcoming Events
Monday, January 7th
7th/8th boys basketball game at Salem, MO 5:30pm
7th/8th girls basketball game at Mtn.Grove 5:30pm
Thursday, January 10th
7th/8th grade boys basketball game at Mtn.Grove 5:30pm
7th/8th grade girls basketball game at home 5:30pm
Friday, January 11th
7th/8th boys basketball game at home 5:30pm |
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West Plains Plains Elementary Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 10th
Awards Assemblies
K - 12:30 - Gym
1st - 1:00 - Gym
2nd - 1:30 - Gym
Plate of Power Assembly at 9am and 10am
Friday, January 11th
Awards Assemblies
3rd Grade - 2:00pm- Cafeteria
4th Grade 2:00pm - Cafeteria
Tuesday, January 15th
Board Meeting at 5:30pm at the Central Office
Friday, January 18th
Grade Cards Issued
1st & 2nd Grade to see Hansel & Gretal Play at Civic Center
Monday, January 21st
No School |
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West Plains Plains High School Upcoming Events
Monday, January 7th
9th Basketball at Salem 5:30p.m.
JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Camdenton 5:30p.m. Home
Tuesday, January 8th
JV/Varsity Boys vs. Willow Springs 6:00p.m. Home
Wednesday, January 9th
FFA Greenhand Motivational Conference at MSU-WP 8:30-11:30a.m.
Friday, January 11th
9/JV/Varsity Boys vs. Kickapoo Home 4:30p.m. Home
Speech to Webb City Bus: 9:30a.m.
First Semester Make-up work due by the end of the day
Saturday, January 12th
Speech & Debate to Webb City |
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