Thank you to Laura Pendergrass, of Carter Funeral Home and First Freewill Baptist Church of West Plains, for the Casey's breakfast pizza this morning for our FCA Huddle! It was much appreciated!
Bluejay FBLA: Come by and Pick Up District Leadership Conference Permission Forms
Monday, January, 27th
Bus Departure: 6:30am (Civic Center 6:50am)
Business Attire
Lunch Money: $10-15
Concessions Available: $$ or Bring Snacks
Permission Forms need to be returned by this Friday, January 24th
Basketball players will meet the team bus in Willow Springs so they can attend both conference and the tournament.
We will have an FCA Huddle tomorrow at 7:40 AM in Mrs. Wyatt's room. Jalen Andrews will be leading and breakfast will be provided. All High School students are welcome to attend!
Ms. Roberts' 4th Grade had a "battle" of a time practicing their math skills with Fraction War!! What a great time!!
Mrs. Smith's Forensics Class taking a closer look at crime scene investigations using blood splatter lab experiments.
As we look to welcome students back to campus tomorrow, we are also preparing for single digit temps for the morning commute. Walkers and those who are waiting at bus stops, please grab those hats, gloves, and scarves in addition to your coats!!
Week at a Glance brought to you by Intro to Business student Wrate Keating. Games this week can also be found in the tournament brackets.
Update: Beta bus is waiting on a parent in West plains and then will be at the high school.
The Beta bus is leaving Branson now. They will be taking it slowly with last night's fallen snow.
Bluejay Beta showed up and showed out!! We are so proud of you all for representing our school!! Special congratulations to our Missouri State Beta Winners: Tyler Roberson 9th grade spelling 4th place; Jessie Andrews 9th grade Biomedical Sciece 2nd place; Brody Hunsperger PE and Health 11th grade 4th place; Kane Ball 9th grade Social Studies 3rd place; Jocelyn Cavitt 10th grade Ag Science 2nd place; Devan Stankovich 10th grade PE and Health 5th place; Caleb Carney 10th grade US History 5th place
MSU-West Plains Grizzly Softball will be having a skills camp on Monday Feb. 17th from 12-3 for grades 6-12. You may sign up at the link below.
https://www.msuwpgrizzlysoftballcamps.com/softball-skills-camp.cfm
Students interested in attending should sign up with Mrs. April Mills.
Local Advertising Opportunity: Redline Media Alliance will be live streaming the Big Springs Conference Basketball Tournament at Summersville the last week of January. They are looking for sponsors from each town/area so that each school is represented in the ads. If you are interested in being a sponsor for the tournament, please contact them and show your Bluejay Pride!!
Illness Alert!! Norovirus, a highly contagious virus causing gastroenteritis, spreads rapidly in school settings through contaminated food, surfaces, and person-to-person contact. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Staying home for 48 hours after symptoms stop is recommended to try and stop the spread of this virus.
Bluejays and Lady Jays basketball will be in tournament action next week. Make plans to get out and see these students working hard on the court!!
Junior Lady Jays Volleyball Spirit Wear
We will be taking orders until Friday, January 24th. Forms will be sent home with players at practice today or may be picked up in the office. Thank you for supporting our volleyball program!!
The Oregon-Howell R-III School District is accepting applications for high school science, family and consumer science, and special education for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested candidates may contact Principal Brian Davis at 417-867-5601 or email at davis@koshk12.org
These positions will remain open until suitable candidates are hired.
Bluejay Beta will leave for the Missouri State Beta Convention tomorrow, Thursday, January 16, after lunch. Good Luck Betas!!
Rescheduled: MSU West Plains Technology programs Thursday, January 23, 12:30. We will have a representative in Mrs. Edgar's office to discuss degree/certificate options in Welding & Fabrication, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Management, and General Technology with any junior or senior. https://wp.missouristate.edu/Academics/technology-degree-info.htm
We are proud of you Bluejays!! Keep your heads up!!
