Today (Maroon)

• Breakfast - French Toast & Cereal
• Lunch - Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Orange, & Scooby Bones (No Salad Bar)

Saturday
Boys Basketball at Thayer vs. Alton  (JV 2:00 Varsity 4:30)

Monday (White)

• Breakfast - Donut & Cereal
• Lunch - Pepperoni Pizza, Salad, Garlic Bread, & Applesauce

Hallway Music: Today  - Student Requests

Speech and Debate students who will be attending the MSU Springfield tournament today meet in Ms. Martin's room at 11:45. Ms. Martin's 3rd and 4th block classes will meet in the library today. Bring homework or a book to read and work quietly.

Girls and Boys Basketball teams pictures will be Dec. 5th at 3:00 PM in the New Gym. Use the same forms as passed out before.

Cheerleaders pictures will be Dec. 12th at 3:00 PM in the New Gym. Use the same forms as passed out before.

Board Game Club meeting December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day,  Axis and Allies is the game of tradition. This will be a late game sign up in Mr. Wickens' room by Thursday. If you can not commit to a late night please refrain from signing up. 

Bears for a Better Christmas is in full swing!  We need your help!  This is a community service opportunity for any student in high school to serve and give back.  The sign up sheet is hanging up outside of Mr. Spence's office and we need you sign up to help before December 6th.  There are so many ways to help: help with spotting at the 5K, help with shopping (yes, we supply the money!), help us set up at MUNCH and best of all- help the families pick out toys, books, and warm items the day of the big event!  Don't be shy- Many people have said that helping at this event is one of their favorite memories in high school! If you have any questions just call Mrs. Brower or Coach Waggoner today. 

Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the Commons area. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school. If you have any questions, please see Elizabeth K. 

Today's Menu
Today: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Orange, Scooby Bones & Milk
Monday Breakfast: Donut, Cereal, Grapes, Milk & Juice
Monday Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza, Salad/Tomato, Garlic Bread, Applesauce & Milk

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1.   Choir Practice Today:

All 7th/8th grade speaking parts moving parts: Meet during 7th grade lunch recess 11:35-11:55
All Clowns: Meet in choir room After School 3:00-4:00 p.m.

2.   Starting Monday, the Student Council will be selling Christmas Candy Grams for $1. 

3.   MS Sports Pictures: Originally re-scheduled for Wed. Dec. 5th. have been moved to Wed. Dec. 12th at 3:00 in the New Gym. Sorry for the inconvenience.

4.   Bears for a Better Christmas is going on now, if you would like to donate Toys. Donation Box is located in the MS Office. 

5.   The annual Bears for a Better Christmas 5K is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at Munford Gym.  The kids 1-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 9:00.

6.   Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the MS Office. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school.

SPORTS: 
Today- 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m. Bus leaves at 4:30
Today- 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Boys, WS vs Cabool, Home Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Monday-12/03-7th/8th Grade Boys, WS @ WP, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday-12/04-7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Thayer, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.

A public hearing will be held at the Boardroom at 201 W. Main Street on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:45 p.m. for the purposes of taking comments from the public about designating a School Protection Officer or officers who will be allowed to carry concealed firearms within schools that are part of the Willow Springs R-IV School District.

Today (White)
Girls Basketball here vs. Norwood 6:00 (Starting with Varsity followed by 2qt. JV)
Boys Basketball at Thayer vs. Dora  (JV 5:15 - Varsity 6:30) 

• Breakfast - Toast, Jelly, & Cereal
• Lunch - Chicken Fajita, Chips, Cowboy Caviar, Pineapple, & Rice Krispy Treat

Friday (Maroon)

• Breakfast - French Toast & Cereal
• Lunch - Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Orange, & Scooby Bones

Hallway Music: Today  - Throwback: 2002
Friday - Student Requests

Deer Hunting Contest Winner is: Justin Wheeler Thank you to all the students that participated.

Pep Club Theme night for the girl's basketball game tonight vs. Norwood is Celebrity Night.

Pokemon Club will meet today after school until 5pm in Ms. Berry’s room.

The annual Bears for a Better Christmas 5K is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at Munford Gym.  The kids 1-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 9:00. Anyone who registers by today will be guaranteed a t-shirt. See Coach Waggoner for more information.

Speech and Debate students who will be attending the MSU Springfield tournament tomorrow meet in Ms. Martin's room at 11:45. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes and money for food. 

Girls and Boys Basketball teams pictures will be Dec. 5th at 3:00 PM in the New Gym. Use the same forms as passed out before.

Cheerleaders pictures will be Dec. 12th at 3:00 PM in the New Gym. Use the same forms as passed out before.

Bears for a Better Christmas is in full swing!  We need your help!  This is a community service opportunity for any student in high school to serve and give back.  The sign up sheet is hanging up outside of Mr. Spence's office and we need you sign up to help before December 6th.  There are so many ways to help: help with spotting at the 5K, help with shopping (yes, we supply the money!), help us set up at MUNCH and best of all- help the families pick out toys, books, and warm items the day of the big event!  Don't be shy- Many people have said that helping at this event is one of their favorite memories in high school! If you have any questions just call Mrs. Brower or Coach Waggoner today. 

Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the Commons area. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school. If you have any questions, please see Elizabeth K. 

Today's Menu
Today: Fajita Chicken Wrap, Sun Chips, Cowboy Caviar, Pineapple, Rice Krispy Treat & Milk
Friday Breakfast:  Toast, Jelly, Cereal & Milk
Friday Lunch:  Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Orange, Scooby Bones & Milk

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1.   Today-Mrs. Owens reading group will meet after school. Please be sure to let your parents know.

2.   Choir Practice Today:

Everyone in Act 2 on Stage- Meet during 7th grade lunch recess 11:20-11:35 a.m.
Angel Choir and Dylan Gearhart- In Choir Room after school 3:15-4:00 p.m.

3.   Starting on Monday, the Student Council will be selling Christmas Candy Grams for $1. 

4.   MS Sports Pictures: Originally re-scheduled for Wed. Dec. 5th. have been moved to Wed. Dec. 12th at 3:00 in the New Gym. Sorry for the inconvenience.

5.   Bears for a Better Christmas is going on now, if you would like to donate Toys. Donation Box is located in the MS Office. 

6.   The annual Bears for a Better Christmas 5K is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at Munford Gym.  The kids 1-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 9:00.

SPORTS: 

Today 11/29- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Liberty, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Boys, WS vs Cabool, Home Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: For Thursday, November 29th, Foggy in the morning, followed by occasional showers in the afternoon. High of 56 degrees and a low of 46 degrees.

Today (Maroon)

• Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza, & Cereal
• Lunch - Cheeseburger, Potato Salad, Fresh Veggies, & Applesauce

Thursday (White)
Girls Basketball here vs. Norwood 6:00 (Starting with Varsity followed by 2qt. JV)
Boys Basketball at Thayer vs. Dora  (JV 5:15 - Varsity 6:30) 

• Breakfast - Toast, Jelly, & Cereal
• Lunch - Chicken Fajita, Chips, Cowboy Caviar, Pineapple, & Rice Krispy Treat

Friday (Maroon)

• Breakfast - French Toast & Cereal
• Lunch - Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Fries, Orange, & Scooby Bones

Hallway Music: Today  - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2002
Friday - Student Requests

FBLA Meeting today during both lunches in Mrs. Patton’s room.

Fall Sports Banquet will be held tonight at 6:00 in Grimes Auditorium. Softball Banquet will be held in elementary cafeteria tonight at 6:00.

Pokemon Club will meet tomorrow after school until 5pm in Ms. Berry’s room.

Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the Commons area. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school. If you have any questions, please see Elizabeth K. 

Today's Menu
Today: Cheeseburger on a Bun, Potato Salad, Fresh Veggies & Dip, Applesauce & Milk
Thursday Breakfast: Toast, Jelly, Cereal & Milk
Thursday Lunch:  Fajita Chicken Wrap, Sun Chips, Cowboy Caviar, Pineapple, Rice Krispy Treat & Milk

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1.   Thank you to all the student's that participated in our "Annual Deer Hunting Contest"! We can't wait to see all of your deer hunting pictures again next year! If you would like your picture back, please stop by the office and pick it up by the end of the day Friday.

​Deer Hunting Contest Winner is Madisyn Perkins. Madisyn can stop by the office at the end of the day to pick her $50 gift card up. 

2.   Mrs. Owens reading group will meet tomorrow after school. Please be sure to let your parents know.

3.   Sports Pictures have been re-scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 5th after school.

4.   Bears for a Better Christmas is going on now, if you would like to donate Toys. Donation Box is located in the MS Office. 

5.   The annual Bears for a Better Christmas 5K is scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at Munford Gym.  The kids 1-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start at 9:00.

Anyone who registers by November 28 will be guaranteed a t-shirt.

SPORTS: 

Thursday 11/29- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Liberty, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Boys, WS vs Cabool, Home Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: For Wednesday, November 28th, Partly cloudy with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 36 degrees.

Today (Maroon)
Girls Basketball here vs Gainsville 6:00 

• Breakfast - Pancakes & Cereal
• Lunch - Pizza Dippers, Salad, Carrots, & Apple

Tuesday (White)
Boys Basketball at Thayer - JV at 4:00 / Varsity at 8:00

• Breakfast - Biscuit, Gravy & Cereal
• Lunch -Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potatoes Tots, Green Beans, Banana, & Granola         Bar

Wednesday (Maroon)

• Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza, & Cereal
• Lunch - Cheeseburger, Potato Salad, Fresh Veggies, & Applesauce

Hallway Music: Today - Christmas!
Tuesday - Mrs. Hale's Birthday Playlist
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Throwback: 2002
Friday - Student Requests

Deer Hunters: Don't forget to bring in your deer pictures of you and your deer (with parent signature on the back) for display on the office window. We will draw a winner on Wednesday.

Ms. Berry's Science Fiction class please remember to bring in your robot money. We will begin building them tomorrow!

Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the Commons area. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school. If you have any questions, please see Elizabeth K. 

Fall Sports Banquet will be held Wedneday at 6:00 in Grimes Auditorium.

Today's Menu
Today:  Pizza Dippers, Salad with tomato, Carrots, Apple & Milk
Tuesday Breakfast: Biscuits, Gravy, Cereal & Milk
Tuesday Lunch: Chicken Tenders, Sweet Potato Tots, Green Beans, Banana, Chocolate Chip Granola Bar

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1.   Today-Student Council meeting from 3:15 to 4:00

2.   Parent Pottery Night has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, November 27th, 6:30-800 p.m. 

3.   Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the MS Office. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school. 

SPORTS: 
Tuesday 11/27- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS vs Ava, Home Game, Game Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11/27- 7th/8th Grade Boys, WS vs Thayer, Home Game, Game Starts at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 11/29- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Liberty, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Girls, WS @ Cabool, Away Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Friday 11/30- 7th/8th Grade Boys, WS vs Cabool, Home Game, Game Starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER: For Monday, November 26th, Cloudy with a high of 38 degrees and a low of 20 degrees.

Today (White)
Boys Basketball at West Plains 5:30

• Lunch - Turkey, Mashed  Potatoes, Gravy, Cucumbers, Pumpkin Pie, & Orange

Hallway Music: Today - Thanksgiving

Basketball Tip Off Week sponsored by Pep Club!
Today - Athletes vs. Mathletes (Dress as an athlete or a nerd)
"Reverse" Pivot (Wear your clothes backward)

Deer Hunters: Don't forget to bring in your deer pictures! Students who go deer hunting during the youth and regular rifle deer season-please bring in a picture of you and your deer (with parent signature on the back) for display on the office window.  If you have perfect attendance from October 29th through November 16th, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.  Good luck hunters. 

Seniors:Don't forget to turn in your research paper packet to Dr. Spencer's room before 3:00 pm today.  The list of what you need to turn in and in what order is on Canvas in the Final Paper assignment and written on her board.

Juniors -- Money to purchase tickets to see "Dickens' A Christmas Carol" at Silver Dollar City is due by 3 PM today. 

Quiz bowl meeting today during 1st lunch in Mr. Hummel's room.

Board Game Club today, after school in Mr. Wickens’ room.

Sally Hatton Memorial chess tournament is tomorrow, in the Bears Den. Registration is at 9, entry fee is $5. All chess members should attend. See Serghei for details. 

Zavory Roinuse's senior project simulation will take place next week on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday in Mr. Wickens room from 12-4.

Elizabeth Kharitonova's senior project focuses on providing hygiene products for those in need & she is asking for your help. From now until December 14, you can drop off hygiene products that will be used to fill her Blessing Bags, in a bright, yellow box located in the Commons area. These bags will be donated to our local homeless shelters. A list of needed items can be found on the yellow flyers that are posted around the school. If you have any questions, please see Elizabeth K. 

The boys' restroom in the Bears Den is closed until after Thanksgiving Break due to vandalism.

Fall Sports Banquet will be held Wed, November 28th  at 6:00 in Grimes Auditorium.