Elementary and middle school buildings will be hosting book fairs the week of Feb. 26th!📖
Families can shop in person on the evening of Tuesday, February 27th or online by using this link: https://literati.com/store/?school=willow-springs-elementary-school-willow-spgs-mo
Game Day!! Tonight is the Battle of the Bears, as we go on the road to play the Ava Bears in an SCA contest. Tonight's action begins at 5:00 PM with a full 4 quarters "C" team game, followed by the JV and Varsity Bears. You can catch the broadcast on 100.3 FM.
This past Saturday, the High School Computer Science team took part in the first ever Mizzou Hackathon in Columbia.
Matt Sabulao, Jack Thompson, Garrett Dickens, Matthew Streng and Kayden Wood spent the day solving coding challenges and developing the code for a computer game.
Jack Thompson and Matthew Streng tested their skills in the expert section of the competition, winning second place and a cash prize for their game that was coded in just four hours.
Special thanks to a former graduate and a Mizzou Computer Science major, Martin Leija for help and guidance during the competition. Martin was one of the main organizers of the Hackathon at Mizzou.
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Congratulations to these middle and high school members of the Willow Springs Bear Pride Band who auditioned and were selected to the 2024 SCA All-Conference Honor Band!🎺
High School Honor Band:
🐻 Alli Pearson - 9th chair Clarinet
🐻 Karis Cochran - 3rd chair Alto Sax
🐻 Logan Mullins - 8th chair Trumpet
🐻Tate Cochran - 3rd Chair Trombone
Junior High Honor Band:
🐻 Brynlie Campbell-Holmes - 7th chair Flute
🐻 Allisa Scanlon - 8th chair Flute
🐻 Oren Coble - 8th chair Clarinet
🐻 Alli Killough - 2nd chair Alto Sax
🐻 Jazzilyn Slankard - 4th chair Alto Sax
🐻 Porter Casey - 4th chair Trumpet
🐻 Josiah Wade - 7th chair Trumpet
🐻 Braylon Moore - 8th chair Trumpet
🐻 Emma McCary - 3rd chair Trombone
🐻 Kayden Mayberry - 7th chair percussion
🐻 Kaelyn Cooper - 8th chair percussion
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Lady Bear and Bear Basketball Tonight in Mansfield. Girl's Game starts at 6:00 PM (Varsity Game Only). Followed by the Boys "C" game.
Coach Cox's middle school weights students have been working extremely hard to get stronger every day!💪🏋️
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Students and staff are invited to participate in a Chiefs Super Bowl spirit week next week to celebrate the Chiefs going to Super Bowl LVIII!🏈
Go Chiefs!💛❤️
The middle school staff member of the week is Mr. Glen Cox!✨
About Mr. Cox:
• 24th year in education, first year at Willow
• Taught and coached football/track at Doniphan Middle School, Belton middle School, Lamar schools, Bolivar schools, and Stockton schools
• Married to wife, Mary Beth with 2 sons Jared and Trevor
• Hobbies include farming, animals, camping, hunting, fishing, family, and sports
Congrats Mr. Cox, we're so grateful for all that you do!
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9 high school and middle school staff members recently attended the DESE Powerful Learning Conference!
For more than 20 years, the Powerful Learning Conference has provided top-notch professional learning, helping Missouri educators implement effective, evidence-based practices with the goal of improved student learning for every student in every school.
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Join us tonight as the Lady Bears take on the Mountain Grove Lady Panthers. There will be 2 quarters JV at 6:00 followed by the Varsity game. The stream will begin at tipoff of the varsity game. The 5th/6th Grade YMCA Lady Bears will be playing during the halftime of the Varsity game.
https://youtube.com/live/I9otIQGsSTw
The Willow Springs School District will be using Monday, February 19 (President's Day) as a weather make up day.
We will be in session on Monday, February 19.
Congratulations to Caleb Martin, Macy Pearson, and Braiden Dewitt for their performances at the MGHS Speech and Debate Tournament!
Caleb earned 6th place in Humorous Interpretation, while Macy and Braiden made 4th place in Duo Interpretation!
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FCCLA is selling Valentine Day Grams! ❤️
The due date is February 2nd, to ensure that all orders are prepared before Valentine's Day.
Order forms went home with elementary students last week and can be turned in to the elementary office. Middle school students can pick up order forms in the lunchroom and return the forms and money to the designated box, also in the lunchroom. High school students will be able to purchase grams during lunch.
The money is due when the order is placed. All deliveries will take place on February 14th.
Join us tonight as the Bears take on the Thayer Bobcats. Game time is 5:30 with 2 quarters of the "C" team followed by jv and varsity. The Bear Media livestream will start at tipoff of the varsity game.
https://youtube.com/live/cTugbSXL8IY
The Early Degree Program is an agreement between the Willow Springs High School and Missouri State University-West Plains. It provides a unique opportunity for students to graduate from high school and earn an Associate Degree at the same time.
We currently have 1 senior and 4 juniors in the program. There are stringent requirements to be eligible to participate in the program, tuition fees, and more details to discuss if the student is interested.
See the images below for more information. Students who are interested need to meet with Mrs. Patton by January 31st.
Here's a Q&A with Willow senior Jessica Aye about her experience in the Early Degree Program:
Q: Describe how your experience has been in the Early Degree Program:
A: The Early Degree Program has been a wonderful experience. The professors are very willing to help and care about their students. The other students are very kind and making friends was no problem at all. If I had to do it all over again, I would.
Q: Why were you interested in the Early Degree Program and what degree or career path are you pursuing:
A: The Early Degree Program was a great opportunity to have my Associate’s Degree when I graduated high school. I want to become a Physician’s Assistant, which usually takes about six years after high school graduation. I will be licensed after four years, which will get me into my career sooner.
Q: Why should students consider the Early Degree Program:
A: Students who are planning on pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher after high school should consider the Early Degree Program because it will significantly strengthen their college applications, and put them two years ahead of their peers. It may seem a bit nerve-racking at first, but meeting new people and being in a new environment will happen regardless of what college you go to.
Q: What else would you like to share about your experience in the Early Degree Program:
A: Throughout my time at MSU-WP, I have made some of my best friends. I have never felt so much support from both teachers and other students as I have at MSU-WP. I would recommend the program to anyone.
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7th and 8th grade students had the opportunity to take the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Boater Safety Course this week!
We want to give a big thank you to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Corporal Chatman for offering this course to our students!
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Girls Basketball tonight at Seymour. Game time 8:30 PM!! Go Bears!!!
The Middle School Staff Member of the Week is Cassie Rutledge!✨
About Mrs. Rutledge:
"I began subbing in Willow Springs around 1998 when my oldest son was 2 years old. After many years of subbing, I decided to apply for a para position. I've been a para for going on 6 years in WIllow Springs. I was a 8th grade para for 3 years working with Amy Pollard and now I'm going on 3 years in 5th grade working with Elizabeth Dowden and Nathan Cooper. I push into 5th, 7th and 8th this year.
I am married to my husband Chris and we have 3 sons, Caleb, Joshua and Jordan. I enjoy spending time with them, their wives and our grandbaby, Evangeline. We will welcome our new grandbaby, a baby girl, Odette next month. I also enjoy cooking/baking for my family, watching Dateline and other mystery shows, and at times reading a good book."
Congrats Mrs. Rutledge, we're so grateful for all that you do!
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The Willow Springs School District will be conducting an intruder drill on Friday morning.
There will likely be law enforcement personnel on campus to assist with the drill.
Join the Bears tonight as they continue play in the Mountain Grove Tournament, game time 4:00 PM. The girls will travel to Seymour to take on the Stoutland Tigers in the Seymour Tournament. Game time is 7:00 PM.
