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West Plains Elementary principals recently served up “sweet treats for an amazing team,” doling out cups of Spring Dipper ice cream to faculty and staff, shared school district Communications Director Lana Snodgras. “Here’s the scoop: We are incredibly thankful for each of you,” she added. From left: paraprofessional Samantha Wichern, preschool teacher Hannah Beaulieu, third grade teacher Angie Hunt, Principal Becky Hutchinson, Assistant Principal Joby Steele, fourth grade teacher Haley Falterman and teacher Anna Collins.
WPE admins serve up sweet treats
Professional educator recruitment conference set for Dec. 6
Area residents interested in working as paraprofessionals or preservice teachers in area school districts are invited to attend the Professional Educator Recruitment Conference from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at Gohn Hall on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains. more
Walmart of West Plains donated to several area causes during its grand reopening celebration held Nov. 3. Among the beneficiaries was the West Plains High School choir, which gave a performance for the festivities, under the direction of Kelly Dame, front row, far right. The business presented the Zizzer choir with a check for $1,000, prompting Communications Director Lana Snodgras to express thanks on behalf of the West Plains R-7 School District. “Thank you to Walmart for the generous donation to the West Plains High School choir,” she said. “Your support hits a high note in our school.”
Walmart donation to choir 'hits a high note'
McDonald’s of West Plains General Manager Kayla Osburn, left, and McDonald’s of West Plains People Experience Lead Ashley Loucks, right, present the McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award Recipient to West Plains Middle School fifth grade teacher Andrea Varney.
McDonald’s recognizes Willow Springs, West Plains teachers as ‘outstanding’
Willow Springs Elementary special education teacher Brooke Coffman and West Plains Middle School fifth grade teacher Andrea Varney have each been recognized by their local McDonald’s restaurants with an Outstanding Educator Award. more
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Wednesday was National Read a Book Day, and West Plains R-7 School District officials are saying “thank you” to Ryan Cundall of Leonardo DRS for taking time that day to read “Maggie’s Story” to Tara Orr’s kindergarten class. Kurt Peterson of Land Systems developed “Maggie’s Story,” which tells the real tale of Maggie the Elephant being flown by the Air Force in a C17, from a zoo in Alaska to a zoo in California. During Maggie’s trip, her transport container was loaded on the aircraft using a Tunner Cargo Loader produced at the Land Systems facility in West Plains, just eight blocks from the kindergarteners’ classroom.
Celebrating National Read a Book Day
Meagan Jones, family nurse practitioner at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic, can treat students, staff, and faculty from the West Plains School District, ncluding South Fork Elementary,, as well as students from Southern Missouri Technical Institute, formerly South Central Career Center, at 1013 College St. on the West Plains School District’s campus.
OZH offers back-to-school health services for busy families
As students and teachers head back to school, Ozarks Healthcare is reminding busy families of its range of specialized services designed to ensure a healthy and happy school year. more
For the recent Alton School Back to School Fair, Alton Bank provided two Chromebooks to be given in a drawing at the end of the fair, one for a high school student and one for an elementary student. The elementary winner of the Chromebook is Alaina Stroh, center. Presenting her with her prize are bank President Randall G. Combs, left, and Vice President Barbara Simpson. Alaina is the daughter of Misty Hitch.
Alton Bank celebrates students' return to school
OZARKS HEALTHCARE BIRTHS
Trayce Outrey and Kiara McLinden are parents of a daughter, Aurora Ann Autrey. She was born at 12:39 a.m. May 17. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her siblings are Easton, 5, Gannon, 5, Weston, 3, and Kinzleigh, 1. Her grandparents are Randy and Valerie Welch of North Platte, Neb.  more
HOWELL COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES
Joshua Michael Ingram, 18, West Plains, and Rayven Jasmond Davis, 18, West Plains, married Aug. 5 in West Plains. Officiated by Dwight Collins. more
Potosi man held in Howell Co. on Shannon Co. statutory sodomy charges
A Potosi resident charged in Shannon County with three counts of felony statutory sodomy, or attempt, involving a victim younger than 14, is held in Howell County Jail on $250,000 bond. more
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Classes began today for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains and surrounding rural schools, including Fairview School on K Highway, about 2.5 miles west of West Plains. Kindergartners in Ashley Bray's class, after getting a recess in, got to work writing the letter "A" on their very first school day. Here, Bray gives student Lorenzo some tips on holding his paper in place with one hand and writing with the other. This is the beginning of Bray's 15th year teaching and her ninth as a kindergarten teacher. The school has four kindergarten classrooms this year, with 13 students in Bray's class. Last year, she said, the school had three kindergarten classrooms and 21 students were in Bray's class.
Fairview kindergartners start off year with an 'A'
New West Plains R-7 School District faculty were introduced by building administrators Tuesday to board members at the start of their regular monthly meeting. West Plains High School Principal Ryan Smith, starting his first school year in that position, mentioned there are 19 new teachers at the high school alone, only four of whom are first-year teachers. In total, there are about 30 new staff members total at the high school. Later in the meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis reminded all the district’s administration is grateful to have hired so many experienced teachers for the upcoming school year, some of whom are returning to district employment having worked for other districts or taken a break from the profession. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains is Aug. 21.
R-7 welcomes new faculty, staff at Tuesday's board meeting
With the new school year just around the corner, members of the West Plains R-7 School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting Tuesday, a little less than two weeks before classes begin Aug. 21. more
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New West Plains R-7 School District faculty were introduced by building administrators Tuesday to board members at the start of their regular monthly meeting. West Plains High School Principal Ryan Smith, starting his first school year in that position, mentioned there are 19 new teachers at the high school alone, only four of whom are first-year teachers. In total, there are about 30 new staff members total at the high school. Later in the meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis reminded all the district’s administration is grateful to have hired so many experienced teachers for the upcoming school year, some of whom are returning to district employment having worked for other districts or taken a break from the profession. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains is Aug. 21.
R-7 welcomes new faculty, staff at Tuesday's board meeting
With the new school year just around the corner, members of the West Plains R-7 School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting Tuesday, a little less than two weeks before classes begin Aug. 21. more
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Area school districts are revving up for a new school year, and that includes filling out paperwork and picking up class schedules. High school schedules were available beginning Tuesday and will also be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the West Plains High School (WPHS) front office, students may pick up their schedules after returning filled out medication forms, a Chromebook care agreement, and may also turn in extras like parking permit applications. For more back-to-school events and activities in West Plains and area schools, turn to Pages A7-A8 of today's Quill. Here, Gabriel Martin picks up his schedule for the beginning of his senior year. He is the son of Quill Reporter Kimberly Langston and Ben and Cory Martin. Seated, from right, are WPHS secretaries Sharon Tuma and Cassie Wakefield and nurse Vanessa Doss.
Gearing up to go back to school
Patrol shares important back-to-school safety reminders
August has arrived and with it, the 2023-2024 school year. more
Fairview open house is Tuesday
Fairview Elementary School will host its open house for all grades from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. more
Bakersfield welcomes baker's dozen to faculty and staff
Bakersfield High School and Middle School students will have new leadership this year in Principal Stephanie Guffey and Assistant Principal Melissa Hayes. more
Willow Springs ready to welcome students back
Willow Springs High School freshmen and sophomores may make changes to their schedules this week. more
Bridges Back-to_School Fair is Saturday
Parents and caregivers are reminded the ninth annual Bridges Back To School Bash and Health Fair will take place from 9 to 11 a.m.Saturday as a drive-thru event. more
Kosh welcomes 3 new teachers, 1 returning
Oregon-Howell (Koshkonong) School District welcomes three new high school teachers to its faculty: Michael Knapp, agriculture; David Russback, social studies; and Michaela Mitchell, English. more
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