Arts/Education
Dr. Marty Spence, Superintendent of the Willow Springs School Districts made an announcement regarding an incident that occured at the middle school on Friday, Dec. 1.
"This message is to make you aware of an incident that occurred today at the middle school. While I cannot provide specific...
Judging in the 2023 High School Invitational Art Show took place Friday. The annual competition is sponsored by the Willow Springs Arts Council. This year, students from Willow Springs, West Plains, Liberty, Cabool, and Thayer High Schools entered. The judge was Dawn King, a retired art teacher/...
Braiden DeWitt and Macy Pearson were third place finalists in Duo Interpretation this past weekend at the Marion C. Early Speech and Debate Tournament. Caleb Martin also advanced to the semifinals in competition against both novice and varsity level participants. Pictured above, left to right:...
A total of $8,216 from community member support and Jay Hale's famous smoked ribs was raised for West Plains FFA member Andrew Bradley, in his fight against cancer. Every dollar goes to help lighten the load for Andrew and his family. A huge shoutout to the BBQ heroes who helped make it happen:...
Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) alumni Taler and Anna (Cantrell) Sutherland will be the guest speakers at the Friends of the Garnett Library meeting from noon to 1:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in rooms 104 and 105 of the Lybyer Technology Center.
The Sutherlands, both of whom graduated...
The West Plains School District announced last week that Mr. Colton Hensley has been named the West Plains High School Assistant Principal for the 2024–2025 year. The district is excited to welcome Hensley into this role, says their statement. "His commitment to helping students succeed will make...
Howell-Oregon Electric has generously donated a captivating painting titled "Accidental Aviator" to the West Plains High School. This meaningful artwork, created by Lieutenant Stephane Thompson, a Zizzer alumnus from the class of 1913, holds a special place in history. It commemorates the...
The Willow Springs School District published the results of state-mandated lead testing in the facilities’ water supply. The initial report from third party agency, Get the Lead Out, LLC states that the district did, “very well” compared to other school districts.
“Most districts have been...
Two Willow Springs High School students have been nominated for the Missouri School Board Association’s John T. Belcher Scholarship.
Senior Maddie Poor was nominated by the Willow Springs School Board and senior Emily Allison was nominated by the Junction Hill School Board.
This prestigious...
Paula Renshaw, Principal at the Birch Tree Elementary School, recently accepted a donation from the Mountain View Public Library Friends of the Library group Vice President Cora Thompson. The money will be put in the third grade teachers discretionary fund to provide books for their students....