Reminder!
The annual Willow Springs FCCLA Veterans Day assembly and breakfast will be this Friday, November 10th!
The breakfast, for veterans only, will be at 8:15 am in the Bears Den (FEMA shelter).
The assembly, open to the public, will begin at 9:45 am in Munford Gymnasium.
Join us this Friday, November 10th!
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Aspen Crudgington is hosting a food drive from now until November 17th for her senior project!
Food items can be sent with students or dropped off at one of the school offices.
Mrs. Chaney's Kindergarten friends went back in time to the 50's to celebrate the 50th day of school on Thursday!
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Here's what Mrs. Drake's students have been up to recently!
The 7th grade Intro to Business students learned how to calculate cost of goods sold by calculating the unit price of a cup of “dirt and worms”. After the calculations, students made their own dirt and worms and enjoyed the sweet taste of success! They also talked about how COGS effects profit and the adjustments that companies might be forced to make.
Mrs. Drake's Project STEM students were tasked with creating paper rollercoasters. Students were required to stay within design and time constraints while learning about potential and kinetic energy!
The Willow Springs girls tennis team had 3 players receive post-season honors!
Join us in congratulating these athletes:
🥇Melaina Wilson - 1st team All-District Doubles
🥇Briana Hann - 1st team All-District Doubles
🏅Lilian Weimer - Honorable Mention All-District Singles
Congratulations!🥳
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The Willow Springs Middle School Staff Member of the Week is Mrs. Simandl!
A little info about Mrs. Simandl:
"I began my journey in education as a paraprofessional at Willow Springs Elementary 12 years ago. I loved working in the school system so I became certified and taught 2nd and then 3rd grade Special Education for 6 years. This is my 1st year in the middle school as the 6th grade special education teacher. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, kayaking and traveling!"
Congrats Mrs. Simandl and thank you for all that you do!
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The Willow Springs Volleyball team had 5 players receive post-season honors for Class 3 District 11!
Join us in congratulating these athletes:
🥇Katlyn Brixey
🥈Aspen Crudgington
🥈Sydney Stuart
🏅Aleisha Shanks
🏅Karson Gilbert
Congratulations!🥳
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Please help us welcome our next new teacher feature, Ashley Freeman!
About Ms. Freeman:
"Hello! My name is Ashley Freeman. This is my 5th year teaching, specifically in early childhood education. I previously taught in the West Plains school district for 4 years. I am so thankful for the opportunity to teach Kindergarten here at Willow!
I am involved with the youth ministry and worship team at my church and absolutely love it! When I’m not at school you can more than likely find me at church or spending time with family or friends. I love the the community in Willow Springs!"
Welcome to Bear Nation Ms. Freeman, we're so glad you're here!🐻
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Mrs. Cooper's 7th grade science class embraced the Halloween theme yesterday and created “Boo Bubbles” by combining water (H2O) and dry ice (frozen CO2) to produce carbonic acid (H2CO3) through a process called sublimation.
The students had fun trying to make the biggest bubbles and trying to make bubbles that would sit still and not pop right away!🫧
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Mrs. Pitts' class recently participated in a fun pumpkin estimation project!🎃
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October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we're highlighting and celebrating Mr. Jon Johnson, Willow Springs Middle School Principal. Mr. Johnson has worked in education for 18 years, 14 of those years in administration.
Here's a short Q&A with Mr. Johnson!
Q: What do you want students and staff to know about you?
A: I really enjoy being an educator and working with people who are trying to accomplish a common goal. I also love God, my family, working on the farm, hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Q: What do you like most about being an educator?
A: Everyday is a new adventure, and no two days are ever the same. Over the course of my career I have met some really incredible people, most of which were students. I really enjoy talking with students 5-10 years after high school and hearing about what all they are doing.
Q: What advice would you give to someone seeking a career in education?
A: I believe teaching is a calling. I would encourage them to observe and talk with as many teachers as possible before making a career decision. Education is a lot of work, but it can be some of the most rewarding!
Thank you Mr. Johnson for all that you do, we appreciate you!
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Desie DeWitt is hosting a blood drive on Friday, November 3rd for her senior project!
The blood drive will be held in the Bears Den from 1-5 pm for students and faculty and from 3:30-5 pm for the public.
Please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit this link and enter WSHS to schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/
If you are 16 or under you will need a parent signature. Donors will get a shark week shirt, first come first serve.
We now have a sensory path at the elementary school that is utilized for behavior regulation!
Sensory paths are a great resource and benefit for students because they can help reduce stress or anxiety, improve cognitive function and sharpen their gross motor skills, improve spatial awareness, improve hand-eye coordination and so many other benefits!
All K-4 students will have access to use the sensory path for regulating behaviors.
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Students in Ms. Tice's class recently bound books with all of their accomplishments during their academic lab!
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Mrs. Coursen's 5th grade art class has been having so much fun with their recent projects!🎨
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Here are the Middle School Character Award winners for first quarter!🏅
Thank you to Robert Hollis with Shelter Insurance for presenting the students with gift cards!
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Last Monday, the 6th grade team took a trip to Alley Spring to explore the park and learn about Karst Topography!
This field trip was made possible from a grant from South Central Ozark Council of Governments!
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🚨Important reminders!
• Today, Thursday October 26th is an EARLY DISMISSAL day at 12:45 pm. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be from 1:00-6:00 pm today.
• There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th for Fall Break.
• There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 30th for Professional Development Day.
We want to thank the Arrive Alive Tour and the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety for bringing the nation's number-one ranked impaired driving and texting simulator for our high school students to experience!
The Arrive Alive Tour uses a high-tech, state-of-the-art simulator that allows participants to drive while distracted or impaired in a fully functioning vehicle without moving or being intoxicated. The simulator allows participants to experience the real-life dangers without the real life consequences.
Students also signed a pledge to put their phones down and buckle up!
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We are very proud of our Willow Springs FFA Members tonight. Our Opening/Closing Ceremonies team placed 2nd 🥈. Katy Spence placed first🥇 with her Sheep Speech, and Kolton Stolba placed third 🥉with his Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives speech! Katy and Kolton will be moving to the district level!
There were 9 other individuals that presented a speech tonight, but did not place high enough for districts. Nevertheless, preparing and presenting an 8 minute speech takes time and effort and we are proud of them.
