MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Cheese Pizza, Baked Beans, Breadstick & Milk
  

1. Next week is Spring Break! Enjoy your week off!

2. 8th Grade:  Scheduling Night (when parents come sign schedules) had to be moved to March 31st (3-7 pm)

3. Students: When you leave today. you need to take everything off the hallway hooks and the tops of the lockers--it will not be there when you get back after spring break. You also need to check lost & found for any items you are missing. Those will be taken to MUNCH after Friday.

4. The Morning Mileage Walking School Bus will begin Tuesday, March 24. Arrive at the track between 7:10 and 7:15 AM on T-W-Th if you wish to participate.

5. Don't forget Yearbooks are on sale now!

6. Cooking with community kids and family members will begin on April 6th. If you are interested pick-up a flyer  at the Student Info Center.

7. Yoga by the lake will begin on April 9th.  If you are interested in attending pick-up a flyer in the Student Info Center.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Mini Cinnis, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Pizza or Quesadilla, Baked Beans, Carrots, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today - Spring Break Mix

Juniors and Seniors will be dismissed by tables at lunch today. Stay seated until released.

Those trying out for cheerleading make sure your paperwork is in by the end of the day. Camps to learn material for tryouts will be March 24th & 25th - Tuesday & Wednesday after Spring Break in the Bears Den from 3-5.

The Lip-Sync Battle has been cancelled.

The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by next Friday. Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall. Must be 16 by May 30, 2020 to apply

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Chili, Corn, Cornbread Muffin, String Cheese, Grapes & Milk
• Thursday Breakfast: Waffle, Cereal, Diced Pears, Apple Juice & Milk
• Thursday Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Diced Peaches, Orange & Milk

1.  Today-Mark Twain/Truman readers: Permission forms for the field trip are due.

2.  All PE classes will meet in the old gym today.

3.  Students: When you get here in the mornings, if you are eating breakfast, you need to go straight to Grimes and enter directly through the doors to Grimes--do not go to your hallway first. Also, do not use Grimes as a shortcut to the old gym--you do not need to be in there except to eat or if you have a class in there.

4  Art Club will meet this Thursday, March 12th from 3:05 to 5:00. Don't forget to remind your parents.

5. Thursday there will be a cheer clinic for any 8th grader that is trying out for high school cheer on Thursday from 3:05-5:00 p.m.  Meet in Ms. Tyler's room.

6. Thursday after school is the Willow Springs Chess Club Championship in the Bears Den. We will play 4 rounds starting at 4:30. Please stay after school to help set up if you can. This will be going on instead of chess practice. We should be done by 9pm. Every chess team member needs to play in the tourney. Entry is $5, concessions available. See Serghei for more info.

7. Cheerleaders-Anyone who has not returned their uniform (skirt, shell, pants) needs to do so ASAP!

8.  Don't forget Yearbooks are on sale now!

9.  Cooking with community kids and family members will begin on April 6th. If you are interested pick-up a flyer  at the Student Info Center.

10. Yoga by the lake will begin on April 9th.  If you are interested in attending pick-up a flyer in the Student Info Center.

Found: A pair of glasses have been left in the office. See Ms. Stacey to claim.

WEATHER: Thursday March 12th: Showers all day with a high of 70 and a low of 41 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)     

• Breakfast - Pancakes & Sausage, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Sack Lunch
  

Thursday    (White)        

• Breakfast - Pop-Tart, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chicken Fajita, Salad, Peppers & Onions, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today - Inspirational
Thursday - Ms. James Birthday Playlist
Friday - Spring Break Mix

SENIORS - A representative from Central Methodist will be here today from 9-10 a.m. in the library.  If you are interested, please plan to attend! There will be an all-call to come to the library.    

Today is our GAP meetings. Go to the cafeteria when you hear the all-call or the bell rings and pick up your lunch. Your GAP location is posted on Mr. Spence's window. Mr. Walden's and Mr. Talburt's GAP groups will take a bus to and from the AG building.

Tomorrow after school is the Willow Springs Chess Club Championship in the Bears Den. We will play 4 rounds starting at 4:30. Please stay after school to help set up if you can. This will be going on instead of chess practice. We should be done by 9pm. Every chess team member needs to play in the tourney. Entry is $5, concessions available. See Serghei for more info.

Girls Basketball meeting for all next year juniors and seniors need to meet in Coach Tilley's room on Friday,  during both lunches. If you plan on playing you NEED to be here.

Those planning on trying out for cheerleading your paperwork needs to be turned in Friday by 3:00

Don't forget to sign up for the Lip-Sync Battle this Friday. A sign-up table will be located in the cafeteria during lunch this week or you can contact Ms. Martin. Cost is $5.00. If you don't want to perform, you can still attend. 6:00 in Grimes. Concessions will be available.

The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by the March 20th  deadline.  Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall. Must be 16 by May 30, 2020 to apply.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Crispito, Green Beans, Strawberries, Diced Peaches, Yogurt & Milk
• Wednesday Breakfast: Pancakes, Cereal, Sausage, Banana, Orange Juice & Milk
• Wednesday Lunch:  Chili, Corn, Cornbread Muffin, String Cheese, Grapes & Milk

1.  Thursday after school is the Willow Springs Chess Club Championship in the Bears Den. We will play 4 rounds starting at 4:30. Please stay after school to help set up if you can. This will be going on instead of chess practice. We should be done by 9pm. Every chess team member needs to play in the tourney. Entry is $5, concessions available. See Serghei for more info.

2.  Mark Twain/Truman readers: Remember to turn in your permission forms for the award books field trip no later than Wednesday.

3.  Don't forget Yearbooks are on sale now!

4.  Cooking with community kids and family members will begin on April 6th. If you are interested pick-up a flyer  at the Student Info Center.

5.  Yoga by the lake will begin on April 9th.  If you are interested in attending pick-up a flyer in the Student Info Center.

6.  7th Grade 4th quarter Art Class - You will need to bring with you to class 1 - three ring binder, and 8 tab dividers.

7.  4th Quarter Rosters:

• 5th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 2nd hour will be hung on the doors in the middle of the 5th grade hall, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
• 6th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 5th hour will be hung on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's classroom, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
• 7th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 3rd hour will be hung, Friday, on the doors of the trophy cabinet in the 7th grade hall.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.
• 8th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 1st hour will be hung, Friday, on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.

8.  Art Club will meet this Thursday, March 12th from 3:05 to 5:00. Don't forget to remind your parents.

WEATHER: Wednesday March 11th: Partly cloudy with a high of 66 and a low of 52 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Crispito, Green Beans, Fruit, & Yogurt

Wednesday    (Maroon)     

• Breakfast - Pancakes & Sausage, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Sack Lunch

Hallway Music: Today - Throwback: 90s
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Ms. James Birthday Playlist
Friday - Spring Break Mix
 
Congratulations to Kanoa Ousley for an 8th place varsity medal in the SCA academic bowl last Saturday.

Students, clean off the outside of your lockers and check the lost & found. The outside of lockers will be cleaned off at the end of the day if you haven't already done it. Lost & found will be taken to MUNCH today, also.

SENIORS - A representative from Central Methodist will be here tomorrow from 9-10 a.m. in the library.  If you are interested, please plan to attend! There will be an all-call to come to the library.    

Tomorrow is our next GAP meeting. Go to the cafeteria when you hear the all-call or the bell rings and pick up your lunch. Your GAP location may be different this time, so please look at the chart on Mr. Spence's window to find out where your GAP group is meeting. Mr. Walden's and Mr. Talburt's GAP groups will take a bus to and from the AG building for GAP.

Thursday after school is the Willow Springs Chess Club Championship in the Bears Den. We will play 4 rounds starting at 4:30. Please stay after school to help set up if you can. This will be going on instead of chess practice. We should be done by 9pm. Every chess team member needs to play in the tourney. Entry is $5, concessions available. See Serghei for more info.

Girls Basketball meeting for all next year juniors and seniors need to meet in Coach Tilley's room on Friday,  during both lunches. If you plan on playing you NEED to be here.

Those planning on trying out for cheerleading your paperwork needs to be turned in Friday by 3:00

Don't forget to sign up for the Lip-Sync Battle this Friday. A sign-up table will be located in the cafeteria during lunch this week or you can contact Ms. Martin. Cost is $5.00. If you don't want to perform, you can still attend. 6:00 in Grimes. Concessions will be available.

The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by the March 20th  deadline.  Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Chimichanga, Banana, Ice Cream Cup & Milk
• Tuesday Breakfast: Pop-Tart (Strawberry), Biscuit, Diced Peaches, Apple Juice & Milk
• Tuesday Lunch: Crispito, Green Beans, Strawberries, Diced Peaches, Yogurt & Milk

1.  Today- Coach Johnson's Boys PE classes will meet in the Old Gym all day.

2.  Mark Twain/Truman readers: Remember to turn in your permission forms for the award books field trip no later than Wednesday.

3.  Cooking with community kids and family members will begin on April 6th. If you are interested pick-up a flyer  at the Student Info Center.

4.  Yoga by the lake will begin on April 9th.  If you are interested in attending pick-up a flyer in the Student Info Center.

5.  7th Grade 4th quarter Art Class - You will need to bring with you to class is 1 - three ring binder, and 8 tab dividers.

6.  4th Quarter Rosters:

• 5th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 2nd hour will be hung on the doors in the middle of the 5th grade hall, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
• 6th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 5th hour will be hung on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's classroom, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.
• 7th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 3rd hour will be hung, Friday, on the doors of the trophy cabinet in the 7th grade hall.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.
• 8th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 1st hour will be hung, Friday, on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.

7.  Art Club will meet Thursday, March 12th from 3:05 to 5:00. Don't forget to remind your parents.

WEATHER: Tuesday March 10th: Cloudy with a high of 65 and a low of 49 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chimichanga, Broccoli, Corn, & Fruit

Tuesday    (White)       

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Crispito, Green Beans, Fruit, & Yogurt

Hallway Music: Today - Student Requests
Tuesday - Throwback: 90s
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Ms. James Birthday Playlist
Friday - Spring Break Mix

Congratulations to Derick Stolba and Jessie Clarkston who, along with the rest of the debate team, competed against 21 area schools this Saturday. Jessie won 5th place in International Extemporaneous Speaking, and Derrick won 4th in Humorous Interpretation and 5th in Poetry. And congratulations to the entire speech and debate team for a great season!

Bear Times will change after Spring Break.
 
Students, clean off the outside of your lockers and check the lost & found. The outside of lockers will be cleaned off at the end of the day tomorrow if you haven't already done it. Lost & found will be taken to MUNCH tomorrow, also. FFA is hosting an event here in the high school and we would like everything to look nice & clean.

Those planning on trying out for cheerleading your paperwork needs to be turned in Friday by 3:00

Don't forget to sign up for the Lip-Sync Battle this Friday. A sign-up table will be located in the cafeteria during lunch this week or you can contact Ms. Martin. Cost is $5.00. If you don't want to perform, you can still attend. 6:00 in Grimes. Concessions will be available.

The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by the March 20th  deadline.  Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall.    

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today: Hamburger, Baked Beans, Fries, Apple, Scooby-Doo Bones & Milk
  
• Monday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, Applesauce Cup, Orange Juice & Milk
• Monday Lunch:  Chimichanga, Banana, Ice Cream & Milk
  

1.  Today-The book fair will close @ 1:30 so it can be packed up.

2.  Mark Twain/Truman readers: Remember to turn in your permission forms for the award books field trip no later than next Wednesday.

3.  4th Quarter Rosters:

• 5th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 2nd hour will be hung on the doors in the middle of the 5th grade hall, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
  
• 6th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 5th hour will be hung on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's classroom, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
• 7th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 3rd hour will be hung, Friday, on the doors of the trophy cabinet in the 7th grade hall.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.
  
• 8th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 1st hour will be hung, Friday, on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.

 
4.  Art Club will meet Thursday, March 12 from 3:05 to 5:00. Don't forget to remind your parents.

WEATHER: Monday March 9th: Cloudy with periods of rain. High of 58 and a low of 49 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        

• Breakfast - Muffin, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Fruit, & Scooby Snacks

Monday    (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chimichanga, Broccoli, Corn, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today - Mr. Hajeh's Birthday Playlist
   
Daylight savings time begins on Sunday. Don't forget to SPRING forward, so you won't be late for school on Monday.

Bear Times will change after Spring Break, not next week.

Boys basketball meeting in the new gym today during both lunches.

The Biology Test over DNA will be Monday and Tuesday. Biscuits and gravy tutoring will be both days at 7AM.
 
The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by the March 20th  deadline.  Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall.

Prom information:

• Today is the last day to buy your tickets!
  
• Prom tickets will be on sale in the, during 1st lunch in the lunchroom and until 3:20 after school in the commons. Prom tickets are $75 each.
• When you buy your prom tickets, you need to return the signed waiver for yourself and your guest. The blank waivers were in the envelope with your invitation.
  
• On the school website you can request a song to be played at prom. All songs need to be school appropriate and easy to dance to.
• If you are renting a tuxedo from Vintage Floral, the deadline to do that is Friday, March 27. They won't have extended hours like in the past, but they will do a tux fitting by appointment if you call them and set it up.

The speech and debate team will be hosting Willow's first ever Lip Sync Battle Friday, March 13th in Grimes Auditorium. Competitors may use props and costumes, but it is not a requirement. Duets and groups allowed. You do not have to compete to join in and have a great time. Only $5 at the door.  Email Ms. Martin with your song selection if you plan to enter.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today: Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Banana, Strawberry Chex & Milk
  
• Friday Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Muffin, Oatmeal, Pineapple Cup, Apple Juice & Milk
• Friday Lunch: Hamburger, Baked Beans, Fries, Apple, Scooby-Doo Bones & Milk

1.  Today-Art Club will meet from 3:05-5:00 p.m.

2.  Today-5th and 6th grade students, the random acts of kindness meeting will be held in Ms. Yosts’ room from 3:15-4:15 pm.

3.  Today- Parent Night for the Book Fair. The library will be open from 3:05 p.m.-6:00 p.m.  Bring your parents and check out the great selection of books available for purchase!

4.  The book fair will close Friday @ 1:30 so it can be packed up.

5.  4th Quarter Rosters:

• 5th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 2nd hour will be hung on the doors in the middle of the 5th grade hall, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
  
• 6th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 5th hour will be hung on the bulletin board across from Mrs. Conway's classroom, Friday.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.  
• 7th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 3rd hour will be hung, Friday, on the doors of the trophy cabinet in the 7th grade hall.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.
• 8th grade - 4th quarter rosters for 1st hour will be hung, Friday, on the bulletin board between Ms. Batson's and Mrs. Binkley's classrooms.  Look for your name and begin going to that class on MONDAY, March 9.      

WEATHER: Friday March 6th: Sunny with a high of 54 and a low of 32 degrees

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Bagel, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Chicken, Baked Potato, Green Beans, & Fruit

Friday        (White)        

• Breakfast - Muffin, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Fruit, & Scooby Snacks
  

Hallway Music: Today - Throwback: 2000
Friday - Mr. Hajeh's Birthday Playlist

Daylight savings time begins on Sunday. Don't forget to SPRING forward, so you won't be late for school on Monday.

Pokemon/Magic club meeting today after school in Ms. Berry's room!

Drama Club will be having practice today after school at the star!

Boys basketball meeting in the new gym tomorrow during both lunches.

The Biology Test over DNA will be Monday and Tuesday. Biscuits and gravy tutoring will be both days at 7AM.
 
The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by the March 20th  deadline.  Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall.

Prom information:

• Prom tickets will be on sale in the commons before school, during 1st lunch in the lunchroom and until 3:20 after school in the commons until tomorrow.Prom tickets are $75 each.
  
• When you buy your prom tickets, you need to return the signed waiver for yourself and your guest. The blank waivers were in the envelope with your invitation.
• The library and Bearbucks Coffee Shop will be closed before school today & tomorrow while prom tickets are being sold.
• On the school website you can request a song to be played at prom. All songs need to be school appropriate and easy to dance to.
• If you are renting a tuxedo from Vintage Floral, the deadline to do that is Friday, March 27. They won't have extended hours like in the past, but they will do a tux fitting by appointment if you call them and set it up.

The speech and debate team will be hosting Willow's first ever Lip Sync Battle Friday, March 13th in Grimes Auditorium. Competitors may use props and costumes, but it is not a requirement. Duets and groups allowed. You do not have to compete to join in and have a great time. Only $5 at the door.  Email Ms. Martin with your song selection if you plan to enter.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today: Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Applesauce Cup & Milk
• Thursday Breakfast:  Mini Bagels, Cereal, Strawberries, Orange Juice & Milk
• Thursday Lunch: Chicken Strips, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Banana, Strawberry Chex & Milk

1.   8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.
Today - Tryout day
After school-5:00
This day will be for those trying out for Color Guard to perform their tryout routine.
2.   If you have finished 10 Mark Twain or Truman quizzes please stop by the library and pick up your information letter and permission form for the field trip.  

3.   Art Club will be held Thursday, March 5th, and Thursday, March 12th, 3:05-5:00.  Don't forget to remind your parents!

4.   There will be a cheer clinic for any 8th grader that is trying out for High School Cheer from 3:15-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, Thursday, March 5th, Tuesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 12th in Ms. Tyler's classroom.  This clinic will be to work on jumps and motions in order to be better prepared for high school cheer tryouts which are scheduled for March 26th.  Please let Ms. Tyler know if you have any questions.  This is not mandatory but is being provided to help prepare you for High School Try-outs.

5.   8th grade students: If you are interested in trying out for HS cheer please pick up a Cheer Packet in the MS Office. Tryout Camp starts March 24th.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for the YMCA Summer Baseball & Softball programs.  Registration forms are available at the Student Info Center or you can pick one up at the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is Today by 5:00 p.m.  Forms coming in after the deadline Will be put on a Waiting List!

WEATHER: Thursday March 5th: Cloudy with a high of 58 and a low of 37 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        
Breakfast - Honey Buns, Cereal, & Fruit
Lunch - Spaghetti, Broccoli, Fruit, & Breadstick

Thursday    (Maroon)    
Breakfast - Bagel, Cereal, & Fruit
Lunch - Chicken, Baked Potato, Green Beans, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2000
Friday - Mr. Hajeh's Birthday Playlist

Color Guard tryouts will be after school today until 5:00.

Pokemon/Magic club meeting this Thursday after school in Ms. Berry's room!

The City of Willow Springs will be accepting applications for lifeguards and cashiers.  Anyone interested in working this summer must apply by the March 20th  deadline.  Applications are available at the High School Office and at City Hall.

Prom information:

• Prom tickets will be on sale in the commons before school, during 1st lunch in the lunchroom and until 3:20 after school in the commons thru Friday. Don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets. The sooner you buy your tickets, the better bus and table choices you'll have. Prom tickets are $75 each.
• When you buy your prom tickets, you need to return the signed waiver for yourself and your guest. The blank waivers were in the envelope with your invitation.
• The library and Bearbucks Coffee Shop will be closed before school thru Friday while prom tickets are being sold. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• On the school website you can request a song to be played at prom. All songs need to be school appropriate and easy to dance to.
• If you are renting a tuxedo from Vintage Floral, the deadline to do that is Friday, March 27. They won't have extended hours like in the past, but they will do a tux fitting by appointment if you call them and set it up.

The speech and debate team will be hosting Willow's first ever Lip Sync Battle Friday, March 13th in Grimes Auditorium. Competitors may use props and costumes, but it is not a requirement. Duets and groups allowed. You do not have to compete to join in and have a great time. Only $5 at the door.  Email Ms. Martin with your song selection if you plan to enter.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Funyuns, Coleslaw, Carrots, Strawberries & Milk
  
• Wednesday Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Grapes, Apple Juice & Milk
• Wednesday Lunch:  Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Breadstick, Applesauce Cup & Milk
  

1.   Today- Tornado Drill at 10:00 a.m.

2.   Students: As the weather gets warmer, please do not forget we have a dress code. Check page 4 of the handbook if you need a reminder.

3.   If you have finished 10 Mark Twain or Truman quizzes please stop by the library and pick up your information letter and permission form for the field trip.

4.   Reminder for students eating breakfast:  If you are eating breakfast you need to eat first, then you may go outside to the playground!

5.   Art Club will be held Thursday, March 5th, and Thursday, March 12th, 3:05-5:00.  Don't forget to remind your parents!

6.   8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.
March 4th - Tryout day
After school-5:00
This day will be for those trying out for Color Guard to perform their tryout routine.

7.   There will be a cheer clinic for any 8th grader that is trying out for High School Cheer from 3:15-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, Thursday, March 5th, Tuesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 12th in Ms. Tyler's classroom.  This clinic will be to work on jumps and motions in order to be better prepared for high school cheer tryouts which are scheduled for March 26th.  Please let Ms. Tyler know if you have any questions.  This is not mandatory but is being provided to help prepare you for High School Try-outs.

8.   8th grade students: If you are interested in trying out for HS cheer please pick up a Cheer Packet in the MS Office. Tryout Camp starts March 24th.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for the YMCA Summer Baseball & Softball programs.  Registration forms are available at the Student Info Center or you can pick one up at the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is March 4 by 5:00 p.m.  Forms coming in after the deadline Will be put on a Waiting List!

WEATHER: Wednesday March 4th:  Sunny with a high of 62 and a low of 42 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Biscuit & Gravy, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Turkey Sandwich, Chips, Cole Slaw, & Fruit

Wednesday    (White)       

• Breakfast - Honey Buns, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Spaghetti, Broccoli, Fruit, & Breadstick

Hallway Music: Today - Mrs. Williams' Birthday Playlist
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2000
Friday - Mr. Hajeh's Birthday Playlist
       
Credit Recovery will be extending hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 in the library. Wednesday’s will still be 3:00-4:00.

Any student interested in trying out for cheerleading for next school year needs to pick up a tryout packet from the box by Mrs. Jenny's window.

Quiz bowl meeting today in Mr. Hummel's room.  SCA contest is Saturday in Houston.
 
Color Guard tryouts will be after school on Wednesday until 5:00.

Prom information:

• Prom tickets will be on sale in the commons before school, during 1st lunch in the lunchroom and until 3:20 after school in the commons thru Friday. Don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets. The sooner you buy your tickets, the better bus and table choices you'll have. Prom tickets are $75 each.
• When you buy your prom tickets, you need to return the signed waiver for yourself and your guest. The blank waivers were in the envelope with your invitation.
• The library and Bearbucks Coffee Shop will be closed before school thru Friday while prom tickets are being sold. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• On the school website you can request a song to be played at prom. All songs need to be school appropriate and easy to dance to.
• If you are renting a tuxedo from Vintage Floral, the deadline to do that is Friday, March 27. They won't have extended hours like in the past, but they will do a tux fitting by appointment if you call them and set it up.

The speech and debate team will be hosting Willow's first ever Lip Sync Battle Friday, March 13th in Grimes Auditorium. Competitors may use props and costumes, but it is not a requirement. Duets and groups allowed. You do not have to compete to join in and have a great time. Only $5 at the door.  Email Ms. Martin with your song selection if you plan to enter.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Ranch Chicken Wrap, Pineapple Cups, Orange & Milk
  
• Tuesday Breakfast:  Biscuit/Gravy, Sausage, Banana, Orange Juice & Milk
• Tuesday Lunch: Turkey/Cheese Sandwich, Funyuns, Coleslaw, Carrots, Strawberries & Milk

1.   Today-Softball practice starts. Practice will be at the tee ball field behind the new gym.

2.   Our middle school CAT students did a tremendous job at the regional Destination Imagination tournament in Carl Junction this weekend! Both 5th grade teams received first place in their team performance as well as first place in their instant challenge. 6th grade received 3rd place in their team performance and 1st in instant challenge. The 7th/8th grade team earned 1st place in their team challenge. All teams qualify for the state tournament!

3.   Art Club will be held Thursday, March 5th, and Thursday, March 12th, 3:05-5:00.  Don't forget to remind your parents!

4.   8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR. March 4th - Tryout day - After school-5:00 - This day will be for those trying out for Color Guard to perform their tryout routine.

5.   There will be a cheer clinic for any 8th grader that is trying out for High School Cheer from 3:15-5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, Thursday, March 5th, Tuesday, March 10th, and Thursday, March 12th in Ms. Tyler's classroom.  This clinic will be to work on jumps and motions in order to be better prepared for high school cheer tryouts which are scheduled for March 26th.  Please let Ms. Tyler know if you have any questions.  This is not mandatory but is being provided to help prepare you for High School Try-outs.

6.   8th grade students: If you are interested in trying out for HS cheer please pick up a Cheer Packet in the MS Office. Tryout Camp starts March 24th.

SPORTS: Registration is going on now for the YMCA Summer Baseball & Softball programs.  Registration forms are available at the Student Info Center or you can pick one up at the YMCA.  The deadline to sign up is March 4 by 5:00 p.m.  Forms coming in after the deadline Will be put on a Waiting List!

WEATHER: Tuesday March 3rd:  Rain with a high of 54 and a low of 39 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)       

• Breakfast - Donut, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Ranch Chicken Wrap, Salad, Peppers & Onions, & Fruit

Tuesday    (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Biscuit & Gravy, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Turkey Sandwich, Chips, Cole Slaw, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today - Motivational
Tuesday - Mrs. Williams' Birthday Playlist
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2000
Friday - Mr. Hajeh's Birthday Playlist

Credit Recovery will be extending hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 in the library. Wednesday’s will still be 3:00-4:00.

Any student interested in trying out for cheerleading for next school year needs to pick up a tryout packet from the box by Mrs. Jenny's window.

There will be an FFA meeting for all members today. Sack lunches can be picked up in the commons. A bus will be waiting out front.

Quiz bowl meeting tomorrow in Mr. Hummel's room.  SCA contest is Saturday, March 7, in Houston.
 
Color Guard tryouts will be after school on Wednesday until 5:00.

Prom information:

• Prom tickets will be on sale in the commons before school, during 1st lunch in the lunchroom and until 3:20 after school in the commons thru Friday. Don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets. The sooner you buy your tickets, the better bus and table choices you'll have. Prom tickets are $75 each.
  
• When you buy your prom tickets, you need to return the signed waiver for yourself and your guest. The blank waivers were in the envelope with your invitation.
• The library and Bearbucks Coffee Shop will be closed before school thru Friday while prom tickets are being sold. Sorry for the inconvenience.
  
• On the school website you can request a song to be played at prom. All songs need to be school appropriate and easy to dance to.
• If you are renting a tuxedo from Vintage Floral, the deadline to do that is Friday, March 27. They won't have extended hours like in the past, but they will do a tux fitting by appointment if you call them and set it up.
  
• The speech and debate team will be hosting Willow's first ever Lip Sync Battle Friday, March 13th in Grimes Auditorium. Competitors may use props and costumes, but it is not a requirement. Duets and groups allowed. You do not have to compete to join in and have a great time. Only $5 at the door.  Email Ms. Martin with your song selection if you plan to enter.