Arts/Education
It started with a social media post announcing a fundraiser selling snacks during upcoming MAPS testing, but it ended with an outpouring of donations and community support that will allow every student in the middle school to receive extra snacks – and every child in the elementary as well...
Members of the FFA alumni and current Willow Springs FFA chapter addressed the school board last Monday night. Their request was to retain a two-person agriculture department. The board approved that night the resignation of Shiloh Walden, agriculture teacher, but prior to that vote, stakeholders...
Willow Springs Cruise-in Events awarded scholarships to Willow Springs High School students seeking vocational education for the third year. Dylan Ferguson and Jasmine Osborn both received $1,000 scholarships at the April cruise-in event on April 11.
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced today that Sen. Brad Hudson will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 commencement ceremony.
The event will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the West Plains Civic Center.
Hudson took the oath of...
The Ozark Mountain Conference has announced its second annual Art Exhibit and Competition, showcasing the exceptional talent of high school artists from across the region. Selected student artwork will be on display at the Ozark Technical Community College Information Commons Building located at...
Please join in celebrating the retirement of superintendent Mr. John Dern, whose dedication and hard work have made a lasting impact on the Junction Hill Community.
After 16 years of service to Junction Hill, Mr. Dern is beginning a new chapter, and the school will celebrate his career at...
On Saturday, March 28, Willow Springs hosted the annual WIllow Club Championship. Approximately 32 players, including K-12 students and adults from the area competed for the title of the Club Champion. Drake Marshell, a Willow Springs graduate, was the top player overall. Another Willow graduate...
The West Plains High School Student Council has been awarded the Honor Council Silver Award by the Missouri Association of Student Councils. The award was presented at the 2026 MASC State Convention held at Branson High School.
This prestigious recognition highlights the Student Council's...
The West Plains R-VII School District is pleased to announce Michael Davis has been named Assistant Principal at West Plains High School for the 2026–2027 school year.
Davis will join a strong administrative team led by Principal Ryan Smith, alongside Assistant Principal Colton Hensley....
Several members of the Willow Springs High School Beta Club competed at the State Beta Convention in Branson, Mo. on March 13-14. The Beta Club came home with numerous awards. Qualifying for the National Beta Convention were Eavanna Kharitonova with a second place finish in 10th grade Spelling,...