Arts/Education
Throughout the West Plains R-VII School District, educators tirelessly nurture and inspire students of every age. From parents to students, colleagues to community members, the district has reached out to gather stories of the teachers who have truly made a positive impact. After careful...
Jacob Poulette, assistant professor of computer graphics and programming at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), recently was honored with the Missouri Council on Public Higher Education's Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
The recipients of this year's award were...
Willow Springs High School senior, Madalyn Poor, has been named one of the top students in the state through the 2024 Missouri Scholars 100 program.
This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments...
The Missouri FFA Foundation is awarding a $20,000 grant to the agriculture education program at Willow Springs Schools.
“Since the Missouri FFA Foundation was formed three years ago, we’ve consistently heard from our teachers that there’s a significant unmet need for facilities, equipment,...
There were ten area schools in Art Around Town this year. Each school may submit 30 pieces of art and one group project. The Willow Springs School District was very well represented this year. Art Around Town is an area Kindergarten throuth Eighth Grade art show at the Civic Center in West Plains...
Sheila Barton, center, director of workforce development programs at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), retired from her position March 1 after 10 years of service. Barton was hired Feb. 12, 2014, as the project manager for the university's education and training programs funded by the...
The Willow Springs R-IV board of education approved the purchase of a new school bus for the 2025 Fiscal Year. Personnel matters dominated the rest of the voting -- including the resignation of former head football coach Travis Payne and the hire of a new assistant coach with a familiar last name...
The Willow Springs Scholarship Club is proud to announce that with the graduating class of 2024, they will award their one millionth dollar in May. The local scholarship club was founded in 1976 with the mission to provide opportunities for students graduating from Willow Springs High School to...
The Willow Springs High School and Willow Springs Middle School Beta teams competed in the State Beta Convention held in Branson, MO last week. Four middle school students competed and two students qualified for the National Beta Convention. Adalynn Siler placed fifth in solo dance and also...
Citations
March 1
Maikayla Willis, 21, Popular Bluff, speeding 16-19 over
Calls for Service
March 1
Officer Alexis Johnson conducted a safety check on a driver sitting roadside.
Officer Johnson assisted with a report of one dog attacking another. The owner could not be located...