​Today's Menu

Today: Cook's Choice

Breakfast Wednesday: Cook's Choice

Wednesday Lunch: Cook's Choice

No Student Salad Bar This Week

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1.  Today there will be NO 7th Grade Tutoring

2.  Today there will be NO after school reading with Mrs. Owens or regular tutoring for 6th grade.

3.  The last day for classes will be this Wednesday. This will be a FULL DAY, not a half day!

4.  All Grades: Bear Time rosters for 3rd qtr. will be posted outside of classrooms when we return from Christmas Break!

5.  Students with 0 ZAPs or 1 ZAP during 2nd quarter will attend a reward activity this week.  As announced in the Bulletin at the beginning of the quarter, students with 2 or more ZAPs who later had ZAPs forgiven to bring their total below 2 are not eligible.  The reward activity will occur in Grimes at the following times:  
TODAY at 1:10-3:00:  Grades 7 and 8
Wednesday, December 21, at 1:10-3:00:  Grades 5 and 6
6. Please check the lost and found if you are missing any items. Any items left in lost and found will be taken to MUNCH over Christmas Break!

7."Kid's Helping CASA Help Kids" Art Contest-Deadline February 1, 2017.    Pick up a form and instructions from Mrs. Pitts. 

    Blick 3rd Annual Mixed Media" Art Contest is also taking place. Entries must be received by April 14, 2017. Pick up a form and instructions from Mrs. Pitts.

SPORTS: 

"Come Support the BEARS"

WEATHER:

For Wednesday Dec. 21st: Partly sunny with a high of 51 and a low of 28. 

​Monday         (White)        JV/V G BB..Ava..6:00..Here
Breakfast. . .Cooks Choice
                Lunch. . .Cooks Choice                    
    
Tuesday        (Maroon)    JV/V B BB..Conway..6:00..Here    
                Breakfast. . .Cooks Choice
                Lunch. . .Cooks Choice                

Wednesday    (White)        End of 3rd Quarter
Breakfast. . .Cooks Choice
                Lunch. . .Cooks Choice
                
1.    Club Meetings. . .
     Wednesday        Fellowship of Christian Athletes at 7:40 in Mr. Wade’s room.  
             
2.    There will be NO salad bar this week.
        
3.    All FFA fruit sales money is due by noon on Wednesday, December 22nd. If not paid a $25 late fee will be added to your total.

4.    Any male/female athlete who are not in season this winter, join in on the OFFSEASON conditioning w/ Coach Fris. Its every Monday and Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:10-4:15. For further information see Coach Fris.

5.    For Sale:  From Jostens, a 2-pk for senior t-shirts, size large. . .$24.59.  See Miss Connie if you are interested in these items.  

6.    Our very own Mr. Cochran, his family, and his business of raising and training British Labrador retrievers will be featured on an upcoming episode of Gun Dog TV. The episode called "Meet Joey" will air on Tuesday, December 27th at 6:30 pm on the Outdoor Channel.  Be sure to set your TV’s and watch. 

7.    Time is running out to get your yearbook at the lowest price this year.  Order by Wednesday and yearbooks are still $45.  After break they will be $50.  Order online from jostens.com or see Miss Tina, Miss Connie or Ms. Spencer for an order form.  Checks should be made to Willow Springs High School.

8.    Don’t forget to stop by Miss Tina’s office window to sign up for Rebecca Davis’ senior project. . .Poetry Slam.   Deadline to enter is January 5th.  For further information check the flyers around school or see Rebecca.

9.    Reminder: Wednesday, December 21 will be a FULL day of school, NOT a half-day.  Christmas Break will run from December 22nd – January 2nd.  Class will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd, and it will be a MAROON day.

​Today's Menu

Today: Cook's Choice

Breakfast Tuesday: Cook's Choice

Tuesday Lunch: Cook's Choice

No Student Salad Bar This Week

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1.  The last day for classes will be this Wednesday. This will be a FULL DAY, not a half day!

2.  All Grades: Bear Time rosters for 3rd qtr. will be posted outside of classrooms when we return from Christmas Break!

3.  There will be no after school reading with Mrs. Owens or regular tutoring for 6th grade this Tuesday.

4.  The Middle School Bears really stepped up with the Bear Paw of compassion during the Food Harvest collection, contributing a total of 618 items.  6th grade brought in the most items at 286.  All 6th grade students will receive an ice cream treat at lunch this Tuesday.  

5.  Students with 0 ZAPs or 1 ZAP during 2nd quarter will attend a reward activity this week.  As announced in the Bulletin at the beginning of the quarter, students with 2 or more ZAPs who later had ZAPs forgiven to bring their total below 2 are not eligible.  The reward activity will occur in Grimes at the following times:  
Tuesday, December 20, at 1:10-3:00:  Grades 7 and 8
Wednesday, December 21, at 1:10-3:00:  Grades 5 and 6
6. Please check the lost and found if you are missing any items. Any items left in lost and found will be taken to MUNCH over Christmas Break!

7."Kid's Helping CASA Help Kids" Art Contest-Deadline February 1, 2017.    Pick up a form and instructions from Mrs. Pitts. 

    Blick 3rd Annual Mixed Media" Art Contest is also taking place. Entries must be received by April 14, 2017. Pick up a form and instructions from Mrs. Pitts.

SPORTS: 

"Come Support the BEARS"

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Lady Bears on their win over Mtn.Grove Friday night! 

WEATHER:

For Tuesday Dec. 20th: Sunny with a high of 45 and a low of 23. 

Today's Menu

Today: Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, Orange, Hot Roll & Milk

Breakfast Wednesday: Pancakes, Cereal & Milk

Wednesday Lunch: Spaghetti, Green Beans, Banana, Breadstick & Milk

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1.  Don't forget Mrs. Owens' after school reading class is today.

2.  Willow Springs Middle School Art Show winners:

     Congratulations to you all!

5th Grade:  Portraits; 1st-Isabella Autrey, 2nd-Zepplyn Gilliam, 3rd-Nolan Perkins.  Paper Mache Monsters; 1st-Zaydee Truskett, 2nd-Alexis McDonough, 3rd-Mackenna Wyrick.  Wheel Bowl; 1st-Madely Fair, 2nd-Alexus Cravens, 3rd-Natalie Griffitts. Alamo; 1st-Madelyn Fair, 2nd-Abigail Killough, 3rd-Svetlana Dashevich.  Pinch Pot Animal; 1st-Shealynn Riley, 2nd-Dakota Tucker, 3rd-Elyce Jones.  Coil; 1st-Aspen Crudgington, 2nd-Madelyn Fair, 3rd Dakota Tucker.
6th Grade:  Clay Fish; 1st-Jalynn Williams, 2nd-Thomas Sidrovich, 3rd-Bailey Loman, Kandinsky Abstract; 1st-Michael Butcher, 2nd-Haylie Crane, 3rd-Ruby Bales, Color Wheel; 1st-Hailey Crane, 2nd-Katie Hicks, 3rd-Bailey Loman, What's In A Name; 1st-Abel Seu, 2nd-Thomas Sidrovich, 3rd-Ian Smith, Monochromatic Name; 1st-Haylie Crane, 2nd Ruby Bales, 3rd-Thomas Sidrovich, Illuminating Letter; 1st-Abel Seu, 2nd-Ian Smith, 3rd-Thomas Sidrovich, Cityscape; 1st-Ruvim Gerasimov, 2nd-Anthony Ortega, 3rd-Ian Smith, Color Collision; 1st-Haylie Crane, 2nd Abel Seu, 3rd Warren Ennis, Impressionist Tree; 1st-Michael Butcher, 2nd Anthony Ortega, 3rd-Jaymie Griffitts.
7th Grade:  Crazy Face Selfie; 1st Gracie Rothermich, 2nd-Meagan Maass, 3rd-Marvin Green, Two-Point Tree House; 1st-Alexis Riley, 2nd-Maegan Maass, 3rd-Cailey Green, Still-Life Mono Print; 1st-Olivia Wood, 2nd-Gracie Rothermich, 3rd-Lachlan Duffield, Zentangles; 1st-Cailey Green, 2nd-Marvin Green, 3rd-Alexis Riley.
8th Grade:  Value Texture Design; 1st-Gracie Suitt, 2nd-Yuri Cruz, 3rd-Danielle Green, Watercolor Flower; 1st-McKenna Cox, 2nd-Gracie Suitt, 3rd-Erikka Miller, Ribbon Name; 1st-Erikka Miller, 2nd-Gracie Suitt, 3rd Marissa Daniels, Inspired Number; 1st-Faith Wheeler, 2nd-McKenna Cox, 3rd-Brock DeWeese.
3.  Student Council meeting will be held TODAY after school.

4.  Please check the lost and found if you are missing any items. Any items left in lost and found will be taken to MUNCH over Christmas Break!

5.  Art Club-Don't forget, Thursday, Dec. 15th is our Christmas party.  Bring finger foods, a $1 gift, and wear your ugly Christmas T-shirt or sweater if you want to participate in the contest.

6.  Artwork is ready to be picked up to take home.

7.  We are collecting NEW toys, books and warm items for the annual Bears for a Better Christmas toy drive. If you would like to make a donation you can bring your items and place in the box located in the MS office.The Deadline to have items turned in will be December 15th.

8.  The FBLA Food Harvest will once again take place this year now through Wednesday December 14th. Boxes will be placed in the Social Studies room of each grade. The grade that contributes the most food will receive a treat. 

9.  The parents of one of our WS students are going to be making a trip to Gatlinburg on December 19th with a U-Haul trailer in tow.  Their goal is to fill the trailer with as many of the following relief items for families suffering losses from the fires there:       

New or used clothing, shoes, coats, etc.
Non-perishable food items
Toiletries
Water
Soda
Blankets, sheets, etc.
Baby items
Gift cards
(No big items please.) 
If you would like to contribute any items to their load, please bring them to Cheryl Tyler in Room 200 of the Middle School by next Friday, Dec. 16th.  Thank you.
10."Kid's Helping CASA Help Kids" Art Contest-Deadline February 1, 2017.    Pick up a form and instructions from Mrs. Pitts. 

     "Blick 3rd Annual Mixed Media" Art Contest is also taking place. Entries must be received by April 14, 2017. Pick up a form and instructions from Mrs. Pitts.

SPORTS: 

"Come Support the BEARS"

WEATHER:

For Wednesday December 13th: Partly sunny with a high of 39 and a low of 18.

TEACHERS:

Remember this Wednesday is the Christmas Social. It will be held in Grimes at 5:30. Don't forget to bring can goods for the MUNCH, Bears for a better Christmas. 

Tuesday        (White)        
JV/V B BB..Winona..6:00..Here
Breakfast. . .Biscuit, Gravy & Sausage
Lunch. . .Salisbury Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Orange, Hot Roll
Salad Bar. . .Cheese Stick, Granola Bar, Fruit

Wednesday    (Maroon)    
Assembly for Junior/Seniors..Auditorium..9:00-9:40
Breakfast. . .Pancakes & Cereal
Lunch. . .Spaghetti, Broccoli, Banana, Breadstick
Salad Bar. . .Cottage Cheese, Breadstick, Fruit    

Thursday    (White)        
JV/V G BB..Mansfield..6:00..Here
Breakfast. . .Donut & Cereal
Lunch. . .Pizza, Salad/Tomato, Grapes, Cookie
Salad Bar. . .Boiled Eggs, Cookie, Fruit
    
Friday        (Maroon)    
JV/V B BB @ Alton..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:00)
7/8 G BB..Mtn. Grove..5:30..Here    
Breakfast. . .Cinnamon Toast & Oatmeal
Lunch. . .BBQ Beef Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple
Salad. . .Cheesy Pretzels, Fruit    

Saturday            
Chess Tournament @ West Plains
    
1.    Hallway Music:
TODAY - Student Requests
Wednesday - Christmas Tunes
Thursday - Throwback: 1995
Friday - Country

2.    Club Meetings. . .
     Wednesday    Fellowship of Christian Athletes @ 7:40 in Mr. Wade’s room.
Track meeting in Mrs. Brower’s room during both lunches.

        Friday        Board Game Club meeting in Mr. Wickens’ room after school.  Sign up before 
                 Friday.

3.    This is the last week to buy Candygrams! For just $1 you can send a little Christmas cheer to someone special anywhere on campus. See the table at lunch or Mrs. Brower today!

4.    There will be an assembly at 9:00 am on Wednesday in Grimes Auditorium for JUNIORS and SENIORS ONLY. It should last about 30-45 minutes.

5.    This is the last week to bring in items for Food Harvest! You can bring canned goods or a cash donation to your GAP teacher or Mrs. Walls. Remember the winning GAP group will receive a pizza party! 1st place: Mrs. Grogan, 2nd place: Mrs. Pettit, 3rd place: Mr. Kuhlmeier                       

Today's Menu

Today: Corn Dog, Broccoli, Carrots, Pears, Yogurt & Milk

Breakfast Tuesday: Biscuit, Gravy, Sausage & Milk

Tuesday Lunch: Chicken, Potatoes & Gravy, Orange, Hot Roll & Milk

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1.  Student Council Meeting for TODAY has been cancelled!

2.  Please check the lost and found if you are missing any items. Any items left in lost and found will be taken to MUNCH over Christmas Break!

3.  Art Club-Don't forget, Thursday, Dec. 15th is our Christmas party.  Bring finger foods, a $1 gift, and wear your ugly Christmas T-shirt or sweater if you want to participate in the contest.

4.  Artwork is ready to be picked up to take home.

5.  NO CAT TODAY!

6.  We are collecting NEW toys, books and warm items for the annual Bears for a Better Christmas toy drive. If you would like to make a donation you can bring your items and place in the box located in the MS office. The Deadline to have items turned in will be December 15th.

7.  The FBLA Food Harvest will once again take place this year now through Wednesday December 14th. Boxes will be placed in the Social Studies room of each grade. The grade that contributes the most food will receive a treat. 

8.  The parents of one of our WS students are going to be making a trip to Gatlinburg on December 19th with a U-Haul trailer in tow.  Their goal is to fill the trailer with as many of the following relief items for families suffering losses from the fires there:       

New or used clothing, shoes, coats, etc.
Non-perishable food items
Toiletries
Water
Soda
Blankets, sheets, etc.
Baby items
Gift cards
(No big items please.) 
If you would like to contribute any items to their load, please bring them to Cheryl Tyler in Room 200 of the Middle School by next Friday, Dec. 16th.  Thank you.
SPORTS: 

"Come Support the BEARS"

Tonight-
7th/8th Grade Boys- WS vs Ava- Home Game- Game starts at 5:30 p.m.

WEATHER:
For Tuesday December 12th: Sunny with a high of 45 and a low of 25.

TEACHERS:
Someone has left a Camo Tervis cup in the office. Please come to the office to claim.
Don't forget- The Christmas Social will be held on December 14th at 5:30 p.m. in Grimes. 

​Monday         (Maroon)    JV/V G BB @ Alton..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:00)
                7/8 B BB..Ava..5:30..Here    
Breakfast. . .Breakfast Burrito & Cereal
                Lunch. . .Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Tots, Strawberries, Yogurt
                Salad Bar. . .Yogurt, Pasta Salad, Fruit        
    
Tuesday        (White)        JV/V B BB..Winona..6:00..Here
                Breakfast. . .Biscuit, Gravy & Sausage
                Lunch. . .Salisbury Steak, Potatoes & Gravy, Orange, Hot Roll
                Salad Bar. . .Cheese Stick, Granola Bar, Fruit

Wednesday    (Maroon)    Assembly for Junior/Seniors..Auditorium..9:00-9:40
Breakfast. . .Pancakes & Cereal
                Lunch. . .Spaghetti, Broccoli, Banana, Breadstick
                Salad Bar. . .Cottage Cheese, Breadstick, Fruit    

Thursday    (White)        JV/V G BB..Mansfield..6:00..Here
Breakfast. . .Donut & Cereal
                Lunch. . .Pizza, Salad/Tomato, Grapes, Cookie
                Salad Bar. . .Boiled Eggs, Cookie, Fruit
    
Friday        (Maroon)    JV/V B BB @ Alton..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:00)
                7/8 G BB..Mtn. Grove..5:30..Here    
Breakfast. . .Cinnamon Toast & Oatmeal
                Lunch. . .BBQ Beef Sandwich, Baked Beans, Chips, Apple
Salad. . .Cheesy Pretzels, Fruit    

Saturday            Chess Tournament @ West Plains
    
1.    Hallway Music:
TODAY - "Cold" Songs
Tuesday - Student Requests
Wednesday - Christmas Tunes
Thursday - Throwback: 1995
Friday - Country

2.    Club Meetings. . .
     Wednesday    Fellowship of Christian Athletes @ 7:40 in Mr. Wade’s room.
Track meeting in Mrs. Brower’s room during both lunches.

3.    Internship students need to stop by Miss Connie’s office to pick up your 2nd quarter assignment.

4.    Any male/female athlete who is not in season this winter needs to come and is welcome to join in on the OFFSEASON conditioning w/ Coach Fris. Its every Monday and Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:10-4:15. For further information see Coach Fris.
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5.    There will be an assembly at 9:00 am on Wednesday in Grimes Auditorium for JUNIORS and SENIORS ONLY. It should last about 30-45 minutes.

Thursday    (Maroon)    
7/8 B BB @ Liberty..5:30 (Bus leaves at 4:30)
7/8 G BB @ Licking..6:00 (Bus leaves at 4:45)
V G BB..Hartville @ Norwood..6:00    

• Breakfast. . .Breakfast Pizza & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Pizza Dippers, Salad/Tomato, Apple, Cookie
• Salad Bar. . .Boiled Eggs, Cookie, Fruit

    
Friday    (White)      
 JV/V B BB..Plato..6:00..Here
Hoop Queen

• Breakfast. . .Toast, Jelly & Cereal
• Lunch. . .Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Pear, Ice Cream
• Salad. . .Cheesy Pretzels, Fruit    

Saturday            
Bears for a Better Christmas 5K Run/Walk
    
Sunday            
Band Concert @ Munford Gymnasium..2:00
Choir Concert @ Munford Gymnasium..3:30            

​1.    Hallway Music:
TODAY - Mrs. Lee's Birthday Playlist
Friday - Hoop Queen Pump Up Jams!

2.    Hoop Queen Spirit Week     
     Bambi TODAY - Camo
Friday - Maroon and White

3.    Board Game Club meeting Friday directly after school. 

4.    Schedule change request forms are due back to Miss Tina by 3:00 Friday.

5.    There WILL BE a dance following Friday night's Hoop Queen game in the Bear's Den after the game until 11:30.  Admission is $3 per person. 

6.    If you registered to take the December 10 ACT here at Willow Springs, you should have received an email from ACT with your new testing center assignment.  Since there were not at least 16 students registered to test at this location, they have moved you to a different testing center.  You will need to print your new admission ticket to take with you on Saturday.  If you have questions, see Mrs. Munson.  

7.    Don’t forget we are collecting canned goods and money for Food Harvest, the top GAP group will receive a pizza party. Results so far….1st Kuhlmeier, 2nd Grogan, 3rd Walls

8.    Found: MP3 Player. . .see Miss Connie to claim.

9.    There are a few extra t-shirts from the Dog Jog 5K.  Shirts are $12 each.  There are limited sizes so get one while you can.  All proceeds will go towards The Humane Society of the United States.  

10.    Attention all Spanish Club members:  Ms. Griffith needs your t-shirt size by Friday.  No t-shirt NO trip to SDC at the end of the school year. 

​Today's Menu

Today: Pizza Dippers, Salad/Tomato, Orange, Cookie & Milk

Breakfast Friday: Toast, Jelly, Cereal & Milk

Friday Lunch: Gilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Baked Apples, Ice Cream & Milk

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1.  SPIRIT WEEK FOR HOOP QUEEN! The theme this year is: "We Make The Magic"

     TODAY- Bambi, Trophy Thursday- Come to school in camo like your hunting, or dress like a deer if you prefer.

     Friday- Grandmother Willow- Wants you to wear Maroon and White. She's all about Bear Pride.

     ****Please note with all other Spirit weeks before, no face painting allowed. Hats will be permitted when they fit a particular 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.

2.  TODAY is Drama Club, we will be taking pictures.

3.  NO ART Club Meeting today.

4.  Parents Pottery Night glazing will take place this Friday, Dec. 9th 3:30-5:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10th, 9:00-12:00 in the art room.

5.  Art Club-Don't forget, Thursday, Dec. 15th is our Christmas party.  Bring finger foods, a $1 gift, and wear your ugly Christmas T-shirt or sweater if you want to participate in the contest.

6.  Middle School Art Show will take place Sunday,  Dec. 11th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. in the middle school building.   Bring your parents to view and take home your artwork.  Don't forget to attend the Band and Choir Concerts on the same day.

7.  We are collecting NEW toys, books and warm items for the annual Bears for a Better Christmas toy drive. If you would like to make a donation you can bring your items and place in the box located in the MS office.

8.  The FBLA Food Harvest will once again take place this year now through Wednesday December 14th. Boxes will be placed in the Social Studies room of each grade. The grade that contributes the most food will receive a treat.

9.  **Student council proudly presents this year’s Candy Grams are officially on sale now through Friday, December 9th.  *Buy one for a friend or staff member, and a student council member will deliver it sometime    during the week of December 12th. The cost is $1.00 per Candy Gram.  If interested, please see the designated teacher for your grade:

5th grade:  Mrs. Rackley
6th grade:  Mrs. Spencer or Mrs. Earls
7th grade:  Mrs. Brotherton
8th grade:  Mrs. Yost
Please check with your grade level teacher to determine a good time period during the day to stop by and purchase a candy gram. 

SPORTS: 

"Come Support the BEARS"

Tonight-

7th/8th Grade Boys- WS@Liberty-Bus leaves at 4:30 p.m.-Game starts at 5:30 p.m.

7th/8th Grade Girls- WS@Licking-Bus leaves at 4:45 p.m. -Game starts at 6:00 p.m.

WEATHER:

For Friday December 9th: Sunny and cold with a high of 34 and a low of 19.