Today (White)
Football Here vs Houston 7:00
Tennis at Logan Rogersville
Concert Choir 5:45 in Choir Room

• Breakfast- Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch- BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple

Saturday
Varsity Volleyball at Licking
Varsity Softball at Three Rivers

Monday (Maroon)
JV Football Here vs Houston 6:00

• Breakfast- Breakfast Pizza  & Cereal
• Lunch- Chinese Chicken, Rice & Gravy, Broccoli, Applesauce, Fortune Cookie

Tuesday (White)
Volleyball Here vs Liberty 6:00
Cross-country at Branson 4:00 (Dismiss athletes at 12:45) Bus Leaves at 1:00

• Breakfast- Biscuit, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch- Chicken Strips, Tater Tots, Peaches, Granola Bar

1. Hallway Music: Today - Animal Songs

2. Juniors -- As a reminder, the rough draft of your research papers are due at 3 PM today. Thanks. Mr. K.

3. Mrs. Walls still needs workers for concessions tonight.

4. Students you should have received an email to vote for Homecoming Queen. Voting will remain open until 3:00 pm today. You may vote from your phone or from any computer on the school campus. If voting does not work on your phone, log into a school chromebook to cast your ballot. 

5. Spirit Week Information        Theme: Television
Today- When Animals Attack (Maroon and White)

6. Door decorating contest for Beartime classes will be today. The winning door will receive a pizza party for that beartime group that wins.  Judges will come through the halls today and make their selection.   Good luck 

7. Homecoming Friday Schedule:
1:30 - Students participating in parade dismissed to ride down to Booster Field for parade line-up.
2:00 - Parade Begins
2:10 - Students dismissed to gym to view parade.
2:30-3:00 - Pep rally in gym.
6:30 - Coronation
7:00 - Kickoff

8. Club Interact members come sign up to work the Rotary auction and pick up your t-shirts! Thanks! Mrs. Walls

9. There will be an FBLA Meeting during both lunches on Tuesday in Mrs. Patton's room. If you are Tier 2 or 3 go get your lunch and bring it to the meeting!!

10. All Spanish, Lost, and Drama Club members need to come by Ms. Griffith’s room and sign up for Bear City Fall Festival.

11. Picture Re-Take's will be next week on Wednesday Oct. 4th. If you need a picture form they are available in the information boxes by Mrs. Jenny’s office.

12. This year's yearbooks are now on sale--don't miss the special deal and lowest prices of the year!  Order a yearbook now for only $45, pay an extra $5 to get your name on the cover, and get four icons of your choice absolutely FREE.  Order online at jostens.com or bring cash or a check made out to Willow Springs High School to Ms. Spencer.  Offer only good through today!

Today:  BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Grapes & Milk
Breakfast Monday: Breakfast Pizza, Cereal & Milk
Monday Lunch: Chinese Chicken, Rice/Gravy, Broccoli, Applesauce, Fortune Cookie & Milk

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1.    Picture Re-Takes will be next week on Wednesday Oct. 4th. If you need a picture form they are available in the Student Info Center. 

2.    Coach Johnson's 8th (last block class) will meet in the new gym today.

3.    TODAY: All 8th grade Vo-Ag and FACS students report to Grimes Auditorium at the beginning of W8 on Friday.  Bring homework from your other classes to work on before the parade.  Also bring all of your things that you will be taking home as you will not be returning to your lockers before dismissal to go home.

4.    TODAY we will be attending the Homecoming Parade and Pep Assembly. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. at Booster Field.  There will be an all-call at 2:10 p.m. prompting all Middle School classes to line up with their teachers along Ferguson Street in front of the Middle School Building.  Students will need to bring all their stuff as they will be going straight from the parade to the Pep Assembly. From there they will be dismissed from school. All students will be expected to be responsible about throwing any candy wrappers from the parade; leaving wrappers on the ground is not acceptable.

5.    Students belonging to the following Middle School teams will be participating in the Parade on Friday:

Volleyball
Football
Mighty Mites
8th Grade Marching Band students
Cross Country
These students will need to be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. on Friday to report to the bus lot to board buses headed to the start of the Parade at Booster Field. 

Middle School will be using Bus#14 and Bus#16. Students should take all of their things with them so that they are prepared to leave for home directly from the Pep Assembly following the parade.

6.     Congratulations to all the candidates who ran in our 2017-18 Student Council race!! You all did a fabulous job of representing yourselves with your creative posters!!
        Results of this year's voting are as follows:
7th grade:
       Madisyn Perkins, Matthew Miller, Garit Spence, Gabby Gunter, and Harleigh               Bittick
6th grade:
       Emma Spence, Allie Martin, Jaden Brotherton, and Mason Owens
5th grade:
       Gabby Beltz, Vivienne Iacovleva, Will Clarkston, and Josiah Wills

Again, congratulations to our new members of the 2017-18 STUCO!!

Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Earls
7.   Picture Re-Take's will be next week on Wednesday Oct. 4th. If you need a picture form they are available in the Student Info Center. 

8.   Art Club will meet Thursday Oct. 12th, and Thursday Oct. 19th.  Mark your planner and remind your parents.

9.   All 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2017-2018 Boys' Basketball season can pick up a packet from Mrs. Stacey in the Middle School Office.

SPORTS:

Monday: 7th/8th  Volleyball: WS@Mtn.Grove- Game starts at 5:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7th/8th Volleyball: WS@Liberty-Game starts at 5:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7th/8th Cross Country Meet at Branson. Meet starts at 4:00 p.m. Bus leaves at 1:00 pm. Dismiss students at 12:45 p.m.
Thursday: 7th/8th Football: WS@Mtn.Grove-Game starts at 5:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:15 p.m.
Thursday: 7th/8th Volleyball: WSvsLicking-Game starts at 4:30 p.m. 

WEATHER: 
Friday Sept. 29th: Sunny, high of 79 degrees and a low of 53. 

​Today (Maroon)
Volleyball at Plato 6:00
Softball at Houston 4:30 (Dismiss players at 2:25) Bus leaves at 2:45

• Breakfast- Donut & Cereal
• Lunch- Pizza, Salad, Peaches, Scooby Snacks

Friday (White)
Football Here vs Houston 7:00
Tennis at Logan Rogersville
Concert Choir 5:45 in Choir Room

• Breakfast- Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch- BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple

Saturday
Varsity Volleyball at Licking
Varsity Softball at Three Rivers

1. Hallway Music: Today - Country Western
Friday - Animal Songs!

2. If you are in Tier 1 Bear Time, you can request a change until noon today.

3. No Chess practice today.

4. Area Greenhand Conference today, is being hosted by Willow Springs FFA. Officers need to be in official dress and at the New Gym by 4:00. All first year members or those who have never attended the Area Greenhand Conference arrive at 4:50. If you have official dress that is what you need to wear. If you do NOT you need to dress nice for the event. Blue jeans and a polo style shirt is fine. NO SHORTS, NO T-shirts unless it is an FFA T-Shirt. 

5. Mrs. Walls needs workers for concessions for tonight and tomorrow night.

6. Freshman will be working on parade decorations after school today until 4pm in Ms. Berry's room.

7. Students you should have received an email to vote for Homecoming Queen. Voting will remain open until 3:00 pm on Friday. You may vote from your phone or from any computer on the school campus. If voting does not work on your phone, log into a school chromebook to cast your ballot. 

8. Spirit Week Information       
​Theme: Television
Today- Lone Ranger (Western wear)
Tomorrow - When Animals Attack (Maroon and White)

9. This week we will be having a door decorating contest for HS Beartime classes.  Would love for all groups to participate.  Door themes will be TV Shows/WS Bears. Mr. Spence has agreed that the winning door will receive a pizza party for that beartime group that wins.  Judges will come through the halls Friday and make their selection.  We will begin decorating on Tuesday since beartimes will be changing next week and all changes should be completed by then.  ALL TIERS may participate, but it is completely up to your beartime teacher.  Good luck and if you have any questions please let Mrs. Lee know.  

10. Homecoming Friday Schedule:
1:30 - Students participating in parade dismissed to ride down to Booster Field for parade line-up.
2:00 - Parade Begins
2:10 - Students dismissed to gym to view parade.
2:30-3:00 - Pep rally in gym.
6:30 - Coronation
7:00 - Kickoff

11. Picture Re-Take's will be next week on Wednesday Oct. 4th. If you need a picture form they are available in the information boxes by Mrs. Jenny’s office.

12. This year's yearbooks are now on sale--don't miss the special deal and lowest prices of the year!  Order a yearbook now for only $45, pay an extra $5 to get your name on the cover, and get four icons of your choice absolutely FREE.  Order online at jostens.com or bring cash or a check made out to Willow Springs High School to Ms. Spencer.  Offer only good through tomorrow, so order today!

Today: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Banana, Breadstick & Milk
Breakfast Thursday: Donut, Cereal & Milk
Thursday Lunch:  Pizza, Salad/Tomato, Apple, Scooby Bones & Milk

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1.     Picture Re-Take's will be next week on Wednesday Oct. 4th. If you need a picture form they are available in the Student Info Center. 

2.     This Thursday will be the primary election for Student Council.  There are a number of candidates running in the election from Grades 5, 6, and 7.  On Thursday, during M4, students in these three grades will vote on the candidates from their respective grades.  Candidates will be introduced at their grade's lunch period Thursday prior to the election. 

3.      Friday we will be attending the Homecoming Parade and Pep Assembly. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. at Booster Field.  There will be an all-call at 2:10 p.m. prompting all Middle School classes to line up with their teachers along Ferguson Street in front of the Middle School Building.  Students will need to bring all their stuff as they will be going straight from the parade to the Pep Assembly. From there they will be dismissed from school. All students will be expected to be responsible about throwing any candy wrappers from the parade; leaving wrappers on the ground is not acceptable.

4.     Students belonging to the following Middle School teams will be participating in the Parade on Friday:

Volleyball
Football
Mighty Mites
8th Grade Marching Band students
These students will need to be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. on Friday to report to the bus lot to board buses headed to the start of the Parade at Booster Field.  They should take all of their things with them so that they are prepared to leave for home directly from the Pep Assembly following the parade.

5.     There will be no Chess practice on Thursday!

6.     SPIRIT WEEK!  Please note as with all Spirit Weeks before , no face painting allowed.  Hats will be permitted when they fit the day's theme.  Students will be expected to be 100%  cooperative with teacher direction in all cases when hats need to be removed during class.  

       Theme this year will be: TV Shows

TODAY-Scooby Doo-Jenkies! White shirt and blue pants, orange sweater and a skirt, a purple dress, a green shirt with brown slacks or just a brown hoodie with spots and you'll be a certified member of Mystery Incorporated
The Lone Ranger- Thursday-Western wear is the name of the game. As western as you can go! 
When Animals Attack-Friday- MAROON and WHITE FRIDAY  
7.   All 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2017-2018 Boys' Basketball season can pick up a packet from Mrs. Stacey in the Middle School Office.

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Wednesday Vision:
During morning Bulletin announcements, please post a list of the 7 Bear Paws on your classroom whiteboard (i.e. respectful, responsible, cooperative, compassionate, trustworthy, flexible, mission-driven).  Then ask your students to discuss the following question in pairs/small groups:  How are the Bear Paws important to the upcoming votes that will take place during our Student Council primary and general elections?  Please conclude by having students share out their best answers

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SPORTS
Thursday: 7th/8th Football-WS vs Ava-Home, Games starts at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5th/6th/7th/8th Cross Country- Home Meet-Starts at 4:00 p.m.
WEATHER: 
Wednesday Sept. 27th: Sunny, high of 79 degrees and a low of 56. 

Today (White)
Breakfast- Pancakes & Cereal
Lunch- Spaghetti & Meatballs, Green Beans, Breadstick, Applesauce

Thursday (Maroon)
Volleyball at Plato 6:00
Softball at Houston 4:30 (Dismiss players at 2:25) Bus leaves at 2:45
Breakfast- Donut & Cereal
Lunch- Pizza, Salad, Peaches, Scooby Snacks

Friday (White)
Football Here vs Houston 7:00
Tennis at Logan Rogersville
Concert Choir 5:45 in Choir Room

• Breakfast- Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch- BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple

Saturday
Varsity Volleyball at Licking
Varsity Softball at Three Rivers

1. Hallway Music: Today  - Cartoon Theme Songs
Thursday - Country Western
Friday - Animal Songs!

2. If you are in Tier 1 Bear Time, you can request a change until tomorrow at noon.

3. Area Greenhand Conference tomorrow is being hosted by Willow Springs FFA. Officers need to be in official dress and at the New Gym by 4:00. All first year members or those who have never attended the Area Greenhand Conference arrive at 4:50. If you have official dress that is what you need to wear. If you do NOT you need to dress nice for the event. Blue jeans and a polo style shirt is fine. NO SHORTS, NO T-shirts unless it is an FFA T-Shirt. 

4. Mrs. Walls needs workers for concessions for Thursday and Friday 

5. Still interested in joining FCCLA? It's not too late! Bring your $25 dues to Mrs. Walls by October 1st.

6. Freshman will be working on parade decorations after school today and tomorrow until 4pm in Ms. Berry's room.

7. Juniors we will be building your float in the Ag Building after school today. See you there! Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Cottengim

8. Attention seniors: Those able to help build the homecoming float need to meet at Liliya Dudko's house today at 5:30. Thank you to those who helped out Monday evening!  

9. Spirit Week Information        Theme: Television
Today - Scooby Doo (Favorite character, general 70s attire, or at least a green t-shirt and blue jeans for                   Shaggy-ness)
Tomorrow - Lone Ranger (Western wear)
Friday - When Animals Attack (Maroon and White)

Floats/decorations should be Television-themed, though they do not need to adhere to the above-named shows - feel free to pick your favorite.

10. This week we will be having a door decorating contest for HS Beartime classes.  Would love for all groups to participate.  Door themes will be TV Shows/WS Bears. Mr. Spence has agreed that the winning door will receive a pizza party for that beartime group that wins.  Judges will come through the halls Friday and make their selection.  We will begin decorating on Tuesday since beartimes will be changing next week and all changes should be completed by then.  ALL TIERS may participate, but it is completely up to your beartime teacher.  Good luck and if you have any questions please let Mrs. Lee know.  

11. Homecoming Friday Schedule:
1:30 - Students participating in parade dismissed to ride down to Booster Field for parade line-up.
2:00 - Parade Begins
2:10 - Students dismissed to gym to view parade.
2:30-3:00 - Pep rally in gym.
6:30 - Coronation
7:00 - Kickoff

12. This year's yearbooks are now on sale--don't miss the special deal and lowest prices of the year!  Order a yearbook now for only $45, pay an extra $5 to get your name on the cover, and get four icons of your choice absolutely FREE.  Order online at jostens.com or bring cash or a check made out to Willow Springs High School to Ms. Spencer.  Offer only good through this Friday, so order now!

Today (Maroon)
Volleyball Here vs Winona 6:00
Tennis at Clever 4:00 (dismiss players at 1:30) Bus leaves at 1:45

• Breakfast- Biscuit, Gravy & Sausage
• Lunch- Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, Strawberries, Hot Roll

Wednesday (White)

• Breakfast- Pancakes & Cereal
• Lunch- Spaghetti & Meatballs, Green Beans, Breadstick, Applesauce

Thursday (Maroon)
Volleyball at Plato 6:00
Softball at Houston 4:30 (Dismiss players at 2:25) Bus leaves at 2:45

• Breakfast- Donut & Cereal
• Lunch- Pizza, Salad, Peaches, Scooby Snacks

Friday (White)
Football Here vs Houston 7:00
Tennis at Logan Rogersville
Concert Choir 5:45 in Choir Room

• Breakfast- Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch- BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple

Saturday
Varsity Volleyball at Licking
Varsity Softball at Three Rivers

1. Hallway Music:
Today  - Greatest Hits of the 80s
Wednesday - Cartoon Theme Songs
Thursday - Country Western
Friday - Animal Songs!

2. New Bear Time assignments are posted in Mr. Spence's window.  If you are in Tier 1, you can request a change until Thursday at noon.

3. Still interested in joining FCCLA? It's not too late! Bring your $25 dues to Mrs. Walls by October 1st.

4. Freshman will be working on parade decorations after school today, tomorrow, and Thursday until 4pm in Ms. Berry's room.

5. Juniors we will be building your float on today and tomorrow in the Ag Building after school. See you there! Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Cottengim

6. Tomorrow morning at 7:30, Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting See You At The Pole in front of the High School. We are inviting any Staff members that would like to join us in a moment of prayer for our school, community, as well as our nation. Look forward to seeing you there if you can.

7. There was a necklace found in the Bears Den see Mrs. Amanda in the office to claim.

8. Spirit Week Information        Theme: Television
Today - Miami Vice (80s)
Tomorrow - Scooby Doo (Favorite character, general 70s attire, or at least a green t-shirt and blue jeans for                   Shaggy-ness)
Thursday - Lone Ranger (Western wear)
Friday - When Animals Attack (Maroon and White)

Floats/decorations should be Television-themed, though they do not need to adhere to the above-named shows - feel free to pick your favorite.

9. This week we will be having a door decorating contest for HS Beartime classes.  Would love for all groups to participate.  Door themes will be TV Shows/WS Bears. Mr. Spence has agreed that the winning door will receive a pizza party for that beartime group that wins.  Judges will come through the halls Friday and make their selection.  We will begin decorating on Tuesday since beartimes will be changing next week and all changes should be completed by then.  ALL TIERS may participate, but it is completely up to your beartime teacher.  Good luck and if you have any questions please let Mrs. Lee know.  

10. Homecoming Friday Schedule:
1:30 - Students participating in parade dismissed to ride down to Booster Field for parade line-up.
2:00 - Parade Begins
2:10 - Students dismissed to gym to view parade.
2:30-3:00 - Pep rally in gym.
6:30 - Coronation
7:00 - Kickoff

11. Dodgeball Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis - Nov. 4 @ Munford Gym. $10 a person or $60 a group. Teams of 6. To register contact MaKenzie Eggert at 855-9236. MaKenzie also has t-shirts available for $12. All proceed from the event will go towards cystic fibrosis research.

12. This year's yearbooks are now on sale--don't miss the special deal and lowest prices of the year!  Order a yearbook now for only $45, pay an extra $5 to get your name on the cover, and get four icons of your choice absolutely FREE.  Order online at jostens.com or bring cash or a check made out to Willow Springs High School to Ms. Spencer.  Offer only good through next Friday, 9/29, so order now!

Today: Chicken, Potatoes/Gravy, Orange, Hot Roll & Milk
Breakfast Wednesday: Pancakes, Cereal & Milk
Wednesday Lunch:  Spaghetti, Green Beans, Banana, Breadstick

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1.     This Thursday will be the primary election for Student Council.  There are a number of candidates running in the election from Grades 5, 6, and 7.  On Thursday, during M4, students in these three grades will vote on the candidates from their respective grades.  Candidates will be introduced at their grade's lunch period Thursday prior to the election. 

2.     If you haven't signed up for Logan Woods-Shooting Clinic, there is still time. Stop at the office and pick up a flyer. Friday Sept. 29th is the last day to sign up.

3.     SPIRIT WEEK!  Please note as with all Spirit Weeks before , no face painting allowed.  Hats will be permitted when they fit the day's theme.  Students will be expected to be 100%  cooperative with teacher direction in all cases when hats need to be removed during class.  

       Theme this year will be: TV Shows

TODAY-Miami Vice-To be as righteous as Crockett & Tubs ~you'll need bright colors, pastels, acid wash jeans, white pants, loafers or wide-lapel jackets
Scooby Doo-Wednesday-Jenkies! White shirt and blue pants, orange sweater and a skirt, a purple dress, a green shirt with brown slacks or just a brown hoodie with spots and you'll be a certified member of Mystery Incorporated
The Lone Ranger- Thursday-Western wear is the name of the game. As western as you can go! 
When Animals Attack-Friday- MAROON and WHITE FRIDAY  
4.   All 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2017-2018 Boys' Basketball season can pick up a packet from Mrs. Stacey in the Middle School Office. 

SPORTS:
TODAY: 5th/6th Cross Country- WS @ Mtn.Grove- Away, Meet starts at 3:00 p.m. Dismiss students at 2:15 p.m., Bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7th/8th Football-WS vs Ava-Home, Games starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: 
Tuesday Sept. 26th: Sunny, high of 87 degrees and a low of 66. 

​Today                     (White)                  
JV Football at Salem 6:00
Softball Here vs Ava 4:30

• Breakfast- Muffin & Cereal
• Lunch-Corn Dog, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries, Orange

 
Tuesday                (Maroon)              
Volleyball Here vs Winona 6:00
Tennis at Clever

• Breakfast- Biscuit, Gravy & Sausage
• Lunch- Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, Strawberries, Hot Roll

 
Wednesday          (White)                  

• Breakfast- Pancakes & Cereal
• Lunch- Spaghetti & Meatballs, Green Beans, Breadstick, Applesauce

 
Thursday               (Maroon)              
Volleyball at Plato 6:00
Softball at Houston 4:30 (Dismiss players at 2:25) Bus leaves at 2:45

• Breakfast- Donut & Cereal
• Lunch- Pizza, Salad, Peaches, Scooby Snacks

 
Friday                     (White)                  
Football Here vs Houston 7:00
Tennis at Logan Rogersville
Concert Choir 5:45 in Choir Room

• Breakfast- Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch- BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple

 
Saturday                                               
Varsity Volleyball at Licking
Varsity Softball at Three Rivers
 
1.       Hallway Music:      Today – MASH and Greatest TV Themes
Tuesday - Greatest Hits of the 80s
Wednesday - Cartoon Theme Songs
Thursday - Country Western
Friday - Animal Songs!
 
2.     New BEAR Time Assignments will be posted Tuesday morning.
 
3.     Still interested in joining FCCLA? It's not too late! Bring your $25 dues to Mrs. Walls by October 1st.
 
4.     Juniors we will be building your float on today, tomorrow and Wed in the Ag Building after school. See you there! Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Cottengim
 
5.     Spirit Week Information        Theme: Television
Today - MASH (Military and/or Camo, no face paint)
Tomorrow - Miami Vice (80s)
Wednesday - Scooby Doo (Favorite character, general 70s attire, or at least a green t-shirt and blue jeans for                   Shaggy-ness)
Thursday - Lone Ranger (Western wear)
Friday - When Animals Attack (Maroon and White)
 
Floats/decorations should be Television-themed, though they do not need to adhere to the above-named shows - feel free to pick your favorite.
 
6.     This week we will be having a door decorating contest for HS Beartime classes.  Would love for all groups to participate.  Door themes will be TV Shows/WS Bears. Mr. Spence has agreed that the winning door will receive a pizza party for that beartime group that wins.  Judges will come through the halls Friday and make their selection.  We will begin decorating on Tuesday since beartimes will be changing next week and all changes should be completed by then.  ALL TIERS may participate, but it is completely up to your beartime teacher.  Good luck and if you have any questions please let Mrs. Lee know.  
 
7.     Homecoming Friday Schedule:
1:30 - Students participating in parade dismissed to ride down to Booster Field for parade line-up.
2:00 - Parade Begins
2:10 - Students dismissed to gym to view parade.
2:30-3:00 - Pep rally in gym.
6:30 - Coronation
7:00 - Kickoff
 
8.     Dodgeball Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis - Nov. 4 @ Munford Gym. $10 a person or $60 a group. Teams of 6. To register contact MaKenzie Eggert at 855-9236. MaKenzie also has t-shirts available for $12. All proceed from the event will go towards cystic fibrosis research.
 
9.     This year's yearbooks are now on sale--don't miss the special deal and lowest prices of the year!  Order a yearbook now for only $45, pay an extra $5 to get your name on the cover, and get four icons of your choice absolutely FREE.  Order online at jostens.com or bring cash or a check made out to Willow Springs High School to Ms. Spencer.  Offer only good through next Friday, 9/29, so order now!

Today (Maroon)
Varsity Football at Salem 7:00
Varsity Tennis at Waynesville 8:30
Softball at Columbia

• Breakfast- Cinnamon Toast & Cereal
• Lunch- Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Peaches, Ice Cream

Saturday
Softball at Columbia
Cross Country at Hancock 9:00
Chess at West Plains

Monday (White)
JV Football at Salem 6:00
Softball Here vs Ava 4:30

• Breakfast- Muffin & Cereal
• Lunch-Corn Dog, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries, Orange

1. Hallway Music: Today – Throwback to 1997

2. ALL STUDENTS CHECK YOUR EMAIL TODAY FOR AN IMPORTANT HOMECOMING ITEM. Cast your vote about the Homecoming Dance TODAY!!!

3. The ACT registration deadline for the October 28 test is today.  If you are a junior or senior who qualifies for free or reduced lunches you can take the ACT twice free of charge.  See Mrs. Munson for the fee waiver prior to registering. 

4. Board Game Club meeting today, open gaming will last approximately 5 hours. Discussions will include officers, shirts and field trips.

5. Freshman-There will be a meeting today for any freshman interested in helping with the Freshman Homecoming Float.  Meet Ms. Berry in the library during second Bear Time. 

6. Seniors- There will be a meeting today for anyone interested in helping with the Senior Homecoming Float in Ms. Martin's room today during BEAR Time! Those who work on the float will be able to ride on the float.

7. Knights of the Square Table Chess Tournament will take place in West Plains tomorrow. Bus leaves from new gym 8:30 sharp. $5 entry fee, concessions available. Let Serghei know ASAP if you are going.

8. Boys’ Basketball player's that are not in a fall sport will begin pre-season workouts on Monday September 25th at 7:15 a.m. at the New Gym. This is for anyone that is interested in playing basketball and not in a fall sport.

9. Still interested in joining FCCLA? It's not too late! Bring your $25 dues to Mrs. Walls by October 1st.

10. Juniors we will be building your float on Mon, Tues and Wed in the Ag Building after school. See you there! Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Cottengim

11. Spirit Week Information        Theme: Television
Monday - MASH (Military and/or Camo, no face paint)
Tuesday - Miami Vice (80s)
Wednesday - Scooby Doo (Favorite character, general 70s attire, or at least a green t-shirt and blue jeans for                   Shaggy-ness)
Thursday - Lone Ranger (Western wear)
Friday - When Animals Attack (Maroon and White)

Floats/decorations should be Television-themed, though they do not need to adhere to the above-named shows - feel free to pick your favorite.

12. Dodgeball Tournament for Cystic Fibrosis - Nov. 4 @ Munford Gym. $10 a person or $60 a group. Teams of 6. To register contact MaKenzie Eggert at 855-9236. MaKenzie also has t-shirts available for $12. All proceed from the event will go towards cystic fibrosis research.

13. This year's yearbooks are now on sale--don't miss the special deal and lowest prices of the year!  Order a yearbook now for only $45, pay an extra $5 to get your name on the cover, and get four icons of your choice absolutely FREE.  Order online at jostens.com or bring cash or a check made out to Willow Springs High School to Ms. Spencer.  Offer only good through next Friday, 9/29, so order now!

14. BIRTHDAYS: Bilbo Baggins is 727 years old 
                      Frodo Baggins is 649 year old

TODAY IS NATIONAL HOBBIT DAY! Make a hobbit out of it!

Remember...“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” 

On behalf of ALL the Hobbits of Willow-shire...we thank you! Mr. Bracegirdle

Today: Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Pear, Vanilla Ice Cream Cup & Milk
Breakfast Monday: Muffin, Cereal & Milk
Monday Lunch:  Corn Dog, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries, Applesauce, Yogurt & Milk

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1.    Next week is Spirit Week for Homecoming! There will be a dress-up theme for each day.  Please note as with all Spirit Weeks before , no face painting allowed.  Hats will be permitted when they fit the day's theme.  Students will be expected to be 100%  cooperative with teacher direction in all cases when hats need to be removed during class.  

       Theme this year will be: TV Shows
Mash-Monday-Fitting in with the 4077 means wearing drab green and/or some kind of camo
Miami Vice-Tuesday-To be as righteous as Crockett & Tubs ~you'll need bright colors, pastels, acid wash jeans, white pants, loafers or wide-lapel jackets
Scooby Doo-Wednesday-Jenkies! White shirt and blue pants, orange sweater and a skirt, a purple dress, a green shirt with brown slacks or just a brown hoodie with spots and you'll be a certified member of Mystery Incorporated
The Lone Ranger- Thursday-Western wear is the name of the game. As western as you can go! 
When Animals Attack-Friday- MAROON and WHITE FRIDAY
2.    All 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for cheerleading for the 2017-2018 Boys' Basketball season can pick up a packet from Mrs. Stacey in the Middle School Office.

3.    National Walk to School Day will be held on October 4th. Ryan Tompkins is hosting this event as his Senior Project. If you are interested in signing up, pick up a permission slip at the Student Info Center. Permission slips are due TODAY.

4.    Knights of the Square Table Chess Tournament will take place in West Plains this Saturday, Sept. 23. Bus leaves from new gym 8:30 sharp. $5 entry fee, concessions available. Let Serghei know asap if you are going

SPORTS:

Monday: 5th/6th Grade Pee Wee Girls, Home Game@Old Gym-Players need to be at the gym at 5:15 p.m. Please do not stay after school, Coach Tilley will not be at the gym until 4:30 p.m.

Monday: 7th/8th Volleyball-WS vs Cabool-Home, Games starts at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 5th/6th Cross Country- WS @ Mtn.Grove- Away, Meet starts at 3:00 p.m. Dismiss students at 2:15 p.m., Bus leaves at 2:30 p.m.

Thursday: 7th/8th Football-WS vs Ava-Home, Games starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: 
Friday Sept. 22nd: Sunny, high of 89 degrees and a low of 68.