MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Sunchips, Carrots & Milk
• Monday Breakfast: Donut, Cereal, Applesauce, Orange Juice & Milk
• Monday Lunch:  Ranch Chicken Wrap, Pineapple Cups, Orange & Milk

1.   Students: A reminder about food and drinks in the building. There should not be any food outside of the cafeteria at lunchtime. Candy or snacks are not allowed in classes, hallways, or on the playground. The only drink you are allowed to have is water in a clear bottle. Any other food or drink is only allowed at lunch, and you cannot share outside food with anyone else. Gum is not allowed at all in any areas inside or outside the building. Any food or drink that is confiscated will be disposed of!

2.   Today-Coach Schwalm would like to meet with all 6th grade boys at the beginning of their recess in the old gym.

3.   Softball practice starts on Monday March 2nd. Practice will be at the tee ball field behind the new gym.

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 interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.

    Today - Color Guard Tryout Clinic.
    After school-5:00

7.   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: Monday March 2nd:  Scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. High of 67 and a low of 47 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Chips, & Fruit

Monday    (White)       

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

Hallway Music: Today: Ag Week Country!

Congrats to our amazing Math and Science Relay team for placing 2nd at the SCA Championship! The team won 1st place in the Team Challenge event!

Beginning next week, 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.

Bear Time email for 4th quarter is out! Sign up quickly to reserve your spot in the class you want. Deadline is today.

A+ & Internship students, make sure you're turning in your timesheets. You need to be up to date by today. You will be added to bear recovery next week if you are not. Internship student your 3rd quarter assignment is also due today.

There will be a baseball meeting in Dr. Cox’s room today during 1st lunch.

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

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

Prom information:
If you are inviting an out of school guest to Prom, the form to get them approved and a copy of the guest's photo ID is due back to Mrs. Jenny by Monday. You can get the blank forms from Mrs. Jenny.
 
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 March 6. 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 March 6 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: Taco Wrap, Corn, Diced Peaches, Orange & Milk
  
• Friday Breakfast:  Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Cereal, Strawberries, Orange Juice & Milk
• Friday Lunch: Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Sunchips, Carrots & Milk

1.   TODAY is Spring Picture Day. Only students with order forms, a confirmation code or permission from their parents/guardians will have their pictures taken!

2.   Softball practice starts on Monday March 2nd. Practice will be at the tee ball field behind the new gym.

3.   Students and Staff: A reminder to all that we are holding Wear Red Day in the district this Friday, February 28. Please join in, as we raise awareness to heart disease in women at the end of National Heart Month.

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 interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.
Today - Color Guard Tryout Clinic.
After school-5:00
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: Friday February 28th:  Partly cloudy slight chance of rain. High of 49 and a low of 29 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)        

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Taco, Salad, Corn, & Fruit

Friday        (Maroon)    

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Chips, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today: Throwback: 90s Country
Friday: Ag Week Country!

FFA Week is this week:
Today- Dress like a farmer/ Camo
Tomorrow- Wear Official Dress/ blue & gold
Or  Wear Red Day for National Heart Month. Please join in as we raise awareness of heart disease in women.

Bear Time email for 4th quarter is out! Sign up quickly to reserve your spot in the class you want. Deadline is tomorrow.

Beginning next week, Credit Recovery will be Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 in the library.

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.

A+ & Internship students, make sure you're turning in your timesheets. You need to be up to date by tomorrow. You will be added to bear recovery next week if you are not. Internship student your 3rd quarter assignment is also due tomorrow.

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

SENIORS - A representative from MO Western State University 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.    

Football meeting today in the old gym during both lunches. Lunch will be provided.

FBLA meeting today in Mrs. Lee’s room during both lunches.

There will be a baseball meeting in Dr. Cox’s room tomorrow during 1st lunch.

Prom information:
If you are inviting an out of school guest to Prom, the form to get them approved and a copy of the guest's photo ID is due back to Mrs. Jenny by March 2. You can get the blank forms from Mrs. Jenny.
 
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 March 6. 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 March 6 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.

Spring Picture Day is today. If you brought money to have your picture taken, report to Grimes after the pledge.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Banana & Milk
• Thursday Breakfast: Waffle, Cereal, Pears, Orange Juice
• Thursday Lunch: Taco Wrap, Corn, Diced Peaches, Orange & Milk

1.   Today, Mr. Crewse will be having a baseball meeting during advisory for seventh and eighth grade boys. Meet in Mr. Crewse's room.

2.   Today, Ms. Colley will be in Grimes during lunch to meet with seventh and eighth grade students that are interested in participating in track this season.

3.   Today, There will be a 5th and 6th grade random acts of kindness meeting after school in Mrs. Yost room from 3:15 to 4:15.

4.   Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day. Only students with order forms, a confirmation code or permission from their parents/guardians will have their pictures taken!

5.   Students and Staff: A reminder to all that we are holding Wear Red Day in the district this Friday, February 28. Please join in, as we raise awareness to heart disease in women at the end of National Heart Month.

6.   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.

7.  8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.

    TODAY & Tomorrow - Color Guard Tryout Clinic.
    After school-5:00

8.   If you did not receive a Yearbook Order Form, please stop at the Student Info Center and pick up an order form up.
If paying by check, please return completed form and check to Ms. Stacey in the office.

9.   Notes from our librarian, Mrs. Holt:
The library will not be open for games in the morning until next week.
The deadline for reading 10 books to go on the field trip is next Tuesday.

10.  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: Thursday February 27th:  Sunny with a few clouds. High of 47 and a low of 30 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)   
Boys Basketball at Mtn. Grove

• Breakfast - Mini Cinnis, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fruit, & Roll

Thursday    (White)       

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Taco, Salad, Corn, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today: Songs About Tractors and Trucks
Thursday: Throwback: 90s Country
Friday: Ag Week Country!

FFA Week is this week:

• Today- Wear Case Red or John Deere green colors
• Tomorrow- Dress like a farmer/ Camo
• Friday- Wear Official Dress/ blue & gold

Bear Time email for 4th quarter is out! Sign up quickly to reserve your spot in the class you want. Deadline is Friday.

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.

A+ & Internship students, make sure you're turning in your timesheets. You need to be up to date by Friday. You will be added to bear recovery next week if you are not. Internship student your 3rd quarter assignment is also due Friday.

Color Guard tryout clinic will be after school today and tomorrow until 5:00. You must attend all 3 days to tryout.

There will be a boys tennis meeting today during 2nd lunch in Coach Cox room.

NHS meeting for all members will be today during second Bear Time in Mrs. Wiles' room.
 
Spring Picture Day is tomorrow. If you are interested, stop by and pick up an order form by Mrs. Jenny's window.

SENIORS - A representative from MO Western State University will be here tomorrow morning 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.    

Football meeting tomorrow in the old gym during both lunches. Lunch will be provided.

FBLA meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Lee’s room during both lunches.

There will be a baseball meeting in Dr. Cox’s room on Friday during 1st lunch.

Friday is Wear Red Day for National Heart Month. Please join in as we raise awareness of heart disease in women.

Prom information:
If you are inviting an out of school guest to Prom, the form to get them approved and a copy of the guest's photo ID is due back to Mrs. Jenny by March 2. You can get the blank forms from Mrs. Jenny.
 
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 March 6. 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. Prom tickets will NOT be on sale at lunch on March 2. Tickets will be for sale that day before and after school.

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 March 6 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Chicken Fajita, Grapes, Strawberry Chex & Milk
  
• Wednesday Breakfast: Pancakes, Sausage, Cereal & Milk
• Wednesday Lunch:  Chicken Patty, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Banana & Milk

1.   Mr. Crewse will be  having a baseball meeting Wednesday during advisory for seventh and eight grade boys. Meet in Mr. Crewse's room.

2.   This past Saturday, Willow Middle school chess team won second place at the Glenwood tournament, with Abigail Wills tying for first, Isaac Miller in 3rd, Daniel Iacovlev tying for 10th, and John Moore in 18th. Our Junior High team was 4th overall, with Josiah Wills getting 4th place, and Vivienne Iacovleva tying for 9th. Great work!

3.   If you did not receive a Yearbook Order Form, please stop at the Student Info Center and pick up an order form up. If paying by check, please return completed form and check to Ms. Stacey in the office.

4.   Notes from our librarian, Mrs. Holt:

• The library will not be open for games in the morning once the book fair is set up on Tuesday afternoon and through the next week
  
• The deadline for reading 10 books to go on the field trip is one week from Tuesday.
• There was a 3 way tie for the Mark Twain winner for the school. Loser's Club, One For Sorrow and Walking with Miss Millie were all tied for the most liked. Renegades was the clear favorite for the Truman Award for the school. State results will be announced in April.
  

5.  Spring Picture Day is this Thursday 02/27/20. Only students with order forms, a confirmation code or permission from parents will have their pictures taken!

6.  8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.
TODAY Feb. 26, & 27 - Color Guard Tryout Clinic.
After school-5:00

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 February 25th:  Cloudy with a high of 44 and a low of 29 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)       

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Chicken Fajita, Salad, Fruit, & Strawberry Chex

Wednesday    (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Mini Cinnis, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fruit, & Roll

Hallway Music: Today: Ag Week Country!
Wednesday: Songs About Tractors and Trucks
Thursday: Throwback: 90s Country
Friday: Ag Week Country!

Thank You to the amazing volunteers who gave of their time to help in the kids room for the Newberry Benefit Saturday Evening!  We could not have pulled off such an amazing event without your help!

This past Saturday, Willow chess team won first place at the Glenwood tournament, with Owen Moore coming in second, Patrick Burch and Drake Marshell tying for 4th, Gabe Story tied for 9th, and Colton Wood had a win and a draw. Great work!

FFA Week is this week:

• Today- Dress in your future career outfit / dress from the future
• Tomorrow- Wear Case Red or John Deere green colors
• Thursday- Dress like a farmer/ Camo
• Friday- Wear Official Dress/ blue & gold

A+ & Internship students, make sure you're turning in your timesheets. You need to be up to date by Friday. You will be added to bear recovery next week if you are not. Internship student your 3rd quarter assignment is also due Friday.

Kanoa will be tutoring in Mr. Jackson's room after school today.

Color Guard tryout clinic will be after school today, tomorrow, & Thursday until 5:00. You must attend all 3 days to tryout.

Debate class, wear or bring a white shirt to class tomorrow.

Boys tennis meeting will be tomorrow during 2nd lunch in Coach Cox room.

NHS meeting for all members will be tomorrow during second Bear Time in Mrs. Wiles' room.
 
Spring Picture Day is Thursday. If you are interested, stop by and pick up an order form by Mrs. Jenny's window.

Football meeting Thursday in the old gym during both lunches. Lunch will be provided.

FBLA meeting Thursday in Mrs. Lee’s room during both lunches.

Random Acts of Kindness have a FEW t-shirts remaining. $12 a t-shirt. Limited sizes available. See Mrs. Amanda to get yours before they're gone!

Prom information:
If you are inviting an out of school guest to Prom, the form to get them approved and a copy of the guest's photo ID is due back to Mrs. Jenny by March 2. You can get the blank forms from Mrs. Jenny.
 
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 March 6. 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. Prom tickets will NOT be on sale at lunch on March 2. Tickets will be for sale that day before and after school.

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 March 6 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Pizza Dippers, Cucumber, Strawberry Cup, Yogurt
  
• Tuesday Breakfast: Biscuit, Cheerio Bar, Diced Peaches, Orange Juice & Milk
• Tuesday Lunch: Chicken Fajita, Grapes, Strawberry Chex & Milk

1.   If you did not receive a Yearbook Order Form, please stop at the Student Info Center and pick up an order form up.
      If paying by check, please return completed form and check to Ms. Stacey in the office.

2.   Notes from our librarian, Mrs. Holt:
- The library will not be open for games in the morning once the book fair is set up on Tuesday afternoon and through the next week
- The deadline for reading 10 books to go on the field trip is one week from Tuesday.
- There was a 3 way tie for the Mark Twain winner for the school. Loser's Club, One For Sorrow and Walking with Miss Millie were all tied for the most liked. Renegades was the clear favorite for the Truman Award for the school. State results will be announced in April.

3.  Spring Picture Day is this Thursday 02/27/20. Only students with order forms, a confirmation code or permission from parents will have their pictures taken!

4.  8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR.
    Feb. 25, 26, & 27 - Color Guard Tryout Clinic.
    After school-5:00

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 February 25th:  Cloudy with a high of 44 and a low of 29 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (Maroon)   
Boys Basketball at Mtn. Grove 5:30

• Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Pizza Dippers, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Fruit, & Yogurt

Tuesday    (White)       
Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
Lunch - Chicken Fajita, Salad, Fruit, & Strawberry Chex

Hallway Music: Today: Days of the Week Songs
Tuesday: Ag Week Country!
Wednesday: Songs About Tractors and Trucks
Thursday: Throwback: 90s Country
Friday: Ag Week Country!

FFA Week is this week:

• Today- Wear your FFA t-shirt
  
• Tomorrow- Dress in your future career outfit / dress from the future
• Wednesday- Wear Case IH Red or John Deere green colors
• Thursday- Dress like a farmer/ Camo
• Friday- Wear Official Dress/ blue & gold

6th Block edged out 3rd Block 51.33 to 50.88 in the Second LA III Grammar Showdown. Nice job.

FRESHMAN -- please share the hallway with everybody by moving out of the walkway.

Boys tennis meeting tomorrow during 2nd lunch in Coach Cox room.

Color Guard tryout clinic will be after school tomorrow, Wednesday, & Thursday until 5:00. You must attend all 3 days to tryout.

NHS meeting for all members will be Wednesday during second Bear Time in Mrs. Wiles' room.
 
Spring Picture Day is Thursday. If you are interested, stop by and pick up an order form by Mrs. Jenny's window.

Random Acts of Kindness have a FEW t-shirts remaining. $12 a t-shirt. Limited sizes available. See Mrs. Amanda to get yours before they're gone!

Prom information:

• If you are inviting an out of school guest to Prom, the form to get them approved and a copy of the guest's photo ID is due back to Mrs. Jenny by March 2. You can get the blank forms from Mrs. Jenny.
  
• 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 March 6. 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 March 6 while prom tickets are being sold. Sorry for the inconvenience.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Cheez-It Crackers, Applesauce & Milk
  
• Thursday Breakfast:  French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Grapes, Orange Juice & Milk
• Thursday Lunch:  Sloppy Joes, Corn, Sunchips, Banana & Milk

1.  The Spring Social is this Friday night, February 21, with a Cowboy/Cowgirl theme. Admission is $2, and grades 5 & 6 can attend from 5:30-7:00 and grades 7 & 8 from 7:30-9:00. Students must be present at school Friday all day to attend.
Concessions will be: Large slice of pizza $2, drinks $1, candy $1, cookies 25 cents each or 5/$1.
Dress is casual or western and must be in compliance with the school dress code. No spurs, please.
This is Gracie Farrell's senior project, so let's all come out to support her!

2.  8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR, please pick up and information sheet at the Student Info Center.

Feb.19, & 20 - Color Guard introductory clinic.
After school-4:30
Available for any 8th grade and High School student interested in learning Color Guard basics.

3.   It's Time!!  Time to order your 2019-2020 yearbook!  Your teacher will be distributing the order form, however, if you lose yours and need another one, you may find them at the Student Info. Center!  The quickest way to order is to order on-line! All the details are on the order form!  
If paying by check, please return completed form and check to Ms. Stacey in the office.

4.  Glenwood chess tournament is this Saturday, Feb 22. The bus will leave from the new gym at 8am sharp. Entry fee is $5, concessions available. See Serghei for details.

5.  There will be no Art Club this Thursday.

6.  Spring Picture Day is next Thursday 02/27/20.

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: Thursday February 20th:  Cloudy in the morning sunshine later in the day.  High of 36 and a low of 16 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)       
Girls Basketball at Houston 6:00

• Breakfast - Honey Bun, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Cheez-Its, & Fruit

Thursday    (Maroon)   
Boys & Girls Basketball here vs Thayer 4:00

• Breakfast - Bagels, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Sloppy Joe, Corn, Chips, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today: Inspirational
Thursday: Throwback: 2005
Friday: Mrs. Pettit's Birthday Playlist

Color Guard introductory clinic will be after school today & tomorrow until 4:30. Anyone in high school can attend. Schedules for Color Guard Events can be picked up in the information boxes by Mrs. Jenny's window.

Track & Field meeting today during both lunches in Ms. James’ room.

Sophomores: Jostens will be here tomorrow at 8:15 to pick up class ring orders.

Spanish and Drama club meeting tomorrow during both lunch in the spanish room.

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

The Glenwood chess tournament is  Saturday. The bus will leave from the new gym at 8am sharp. Entry fee is $5, concessions available. See Serghei for details.

Prom information:
If you are inviting an out of school guest to Prom, the form to get them approved and a copy of the guest's photo ID is due back to Mrs. Jenny by March 2. You can get the blank forms from Mrs. Jenny.
 
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 from Monday, Feb. 24-Friday, March 6. 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 from Feb. 24-March 6 while prom tickets are being sold. Sorry for the inconvenience.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:   Cheese Pizza, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Apple & Milk
• Tuesday Breakfast:  Biscuit/Gravy, Turkey Sausage, Banana, Apple Juice & Milk
• Tuesday Lunch:  Corn Dog, Green Beans, Cottage Cheese, Blueberries & Milk

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

2.  Today-No Chess practice.

3.  Reminder:  There will be no school tomorrow or Monday! Enjoy your time off!

4.  If you passed 4 quizzes for the Pizza Party and did not receive your invitation please see Ms. Holt. The deadline for ten quizzes is March 3rd.

5.  8th Grade Students interested in participating in Color Guard for NEXT YEAR, please pick up and information sheet at the Student Info Center.

Feb.18,19, & 20 - Color Guard introductory clinic.
After school-4:30
Available for any 8th grade and High school student interested in learning Color Guard basics.

6.  The Middle School Spring Social will be next Friday, February 21. Fifth and sixth grades may attend from 5:30-7:00, and seventh and eighth grades from 7:30-9:00. Dress is casual and must follow the school dress code. There will be music, games, and a concession stand, so come join us for a fun Friday night!

7.  There will be no after school library this week.

8.  Spring Picture Day is Thursday 02/27/20. Picture forms will be sent home later this week.

Lost and Found: A backpack was found at the Mexican Restaurant in town. See Ms. Stacey for more information.

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: Thursday February 13th:  Cloudy in the morning, partial sun in the afternoon.  High of 29 and a low of 11 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)       
Girls Basketball at Hartville 6:00

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Pizza, Baked Beans, Salad, Breadstick, & Fruit
  

Friday               
No School
Boys Basketball at Houston 6:00

Monday            
No School
Girls Basketball here vs Liberty 6:00

Tuesday    (Maroon)   
Boys Basketball here vs Liberty 6:00

• Breakfast - Donut, Cereal, & Fruit
  
• Lunch - Corn Dog, Green Beans, Cottage Cheese, & Fruit
  

Hallway Music: Today: Officer Moore's Birthday Playlist

Boys' restrooms will be closed until Feb. 18th. You will need to sign in with Mrs. Jenny anytime you need to use the restroom. This includes before the 8:00 AM bell.

All Senior Night forms need to be turned in to Mrs. Pettit ASAP.
 
SENIORS - A representative from Three Rivers Community College will be here today  from 10-11 a.m. in the library.  If you are interested, please plan to attend! There will be an all-call to come to the library.    

There will be a mandatory FBLA meeting during first lunch today in Coach Lee's room.

No chess practice today.

Juniors and Seniors, your prom invitations will be hung on your locker after school today. There is a waiver in each invitation that EVERY student going to prom has to have signed and brought back when they purchase their prom tickets. Don't leave your invitation taped to your locker; take it home and bring the waiver back SIGNED when you buy your tickets.

Color Guard information: Next Tues. Wed. & Thurs. - Color Guard introductory clinic will be after school until 4:30. Anyone in high school can attend. Schedules for Color Guard Events can be picked up in the information boxes by Mrs. Jenny's window.

Middle School:

• Today:  Biscuit/Gravy, Turkey Bacon, Hash Brown, Banana & Milk
  
• Thursday Breakfast: Waffle, Cereal, Pears, Apple Juice & Milk
• Thursday Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Baked Beans, Breadstick, Apple & Milk
  

1.  The Middle School Spring Social will be next Friday, February 21. Fifth and sixth grades may attend from 5:30-7:00, and seventh and eighth grades from 7:30-9:00. Dress is casual and must follow the school dress code. There will be music, games, and a concession stand, so come join us for a fun Friday night!

2.  Today-8th Grade Students Weird Wacky Science Club will meet after school.

3.  There will be no after school library this week.

4.  Spring Picture Day is Thursday 02/27/20. Picture forms will be sent home later this week.

5.  Art Club will meet  this Thursday, February 13th 3:05-5:00.  Remind your parents!

WEATHER: Thursday February 13th:  Cloudy in the morning, partial sun in the afternoon.  High of 29 and a low of 11 degrees.

High School:
Today        (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Mini Cinnis, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Sack Lunch - GAP

Thursday    (White)       
Girls Basketball at Hartville 6:00

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Pizza, Baked Beans, Salad, Breadstick, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today: Inspirational
Thursday - Officer Moore's Birthday Playlist
   
Boys' restrooms will be closed until Feb. 18th. You will need to sign in with Mrs. Jenny anytime you need to use the restroom. This includes before the 8:00 AM bell.

For Jackson Bailey’s senior project, there will be a senior class career fair today. All seniors, please report to the bears den directly after the bulletin has been read.

Today is GAP meetings. Go to the cafeteria when you hear the all-call or the bell rings and pick up your lunch. Your GAP location will 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.

SENIORS - A representative from Three Rivers Community College will be here tomorrow morning from 10-11 a.m. in the library.  If you are interested, please plan to attend! There will be an all-call to come to the library.    

There will be a mandatory FBLA meeting during first lunch tomorrow in Coach Lee's room.

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

• Today:  Meatball Sub, Corn on the cob, Doritos, Carrots, Orange & Milk
• Wednesday Breakfast:  Pancakes, Turkey Sausage, Cereal, Diced Peaches, Apple Juice & Milk
• Wednesday Lunch:  Biscuit/Gravy, Turkey Bacon, Hash Brow, Banana & Milk

1. Tonight, all 8th-grade students and parents/guardians are invited to the Academic Fair. This night is designed for 8th graders to explore their course options for high school, as well as see what clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities are available. We will begin the night in Grimes Auditorium at 5:30, then move to the high school.

2. Last Saturday Willow chess team took third place at Galena chess tournament. Vivienne Iacovleva, Josiah Wills, Isaac Miller, and Abbie Wills had three wins each. Good job! Next up, Glenwood on Feb 22.

3. Can you put in that there will be no after school library this week.

4. 8th Grade Students: This Wednesday will be Weird Wacky Science Club.

5. Spring Picture Day is Thursday 02/27/20. Picture forms will be sent home later this week.

6. 6th grade art class - Must bring a book each day to read          and bring a plastic grocery bag.
8th grade art class - Must bring a book each day to read.

7.  Art Club will meet  this Thursday, February 13th 3:05-5:00.  Remind your parents!

WEATHER: Wednesday February 13th:  Periods of rain with a high of 39 degrees and a low of 26 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Today        (White)       
Boys Basketball here vs. Cabool 6:00

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Meatball Sub, Corn, Chips, & Fruit

Wednesday    (Maroon)   

• Breakfast - Mini Cinnis, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Sack Lunch - GAP

Hallway Music: Today: Student Requests
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Officer Moore's Birthday Playlist

Congratulations to the Willow chess team they took first place at Galena chess tournament. Drake Marshell, Owen Moore, Martin Leija, and Patrick Burch tied for 3rd, Sven Woodard was 10th, and Colton Wood got two wins. Great work, as always! Next up is Glenwood on Feb 22.

Boys' restrooms will be closed until Feb. 18th. You will need to sign in with Mrs. Jenny anytime you need to use the restroom. This includes before the 8:00 AM bell.

A&P student, your test and biscuits and gravy tutoring will be next Tuesday at 7AM not tomorrow.

Sophomores: Jostens will be here today for a class meeting at 8:15 for class ring information. No money is needed. This is an informational meeting only.

For Jackson Bailey’s senior project, there will be a senior class career fair tomorrow. All seniors, please report to the bears den directly after the bulletin has been read tomorrow morning.

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 will 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.

There will be a mandatory FBLA meeting during first lunch Thursday in Coach Lee's room.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Today:   Chicken Quesadilla, Green Beans, Banana, Scooby-Doo Bones & Milk
• Tuesday Breakfast: Biscuit, Cheerio Bar, Strawberries, Orange Juice & Milk
• Tuesday Lunch: Meatball Sub, Corn on the cob, Doritos, Carrots, Orange & Milk

1.  Today is the deadline to have passed 4 quizzes in order to attend the Mark Twain and Truman voting party.

2.  6th grade art class - Must bring a book each day to read and bring a plastic grocery bag.
     8th grade art class - Must bring a book each day to read.

3.  On Tuesday, February 11, all 8th-grade students and parents/guardians are invited to the Academic Fair. This night is designed for 8th graders to explore their course options for high school, as well as see what clubs,
sports, and extracurricular activities are available. We will begin the night in Grimes Auditorium at 5:30, then move to the high school.

4.  Art Club will meet  this Thursday, February 13th 3:05-5:00.  Remind your parents!

WEATHER: Tuesday February 11th:  Cloudy with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 34 degrees.

HIGH SCHOOL
Today        (Maroon)   
Boys Basketball at Hollister 5:00 (Dismiss @ 2:00) cheerleaders also
Girls Basketball at Mansfield 6:00

• Breakfast - Breakfast Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Chicken Quesadilla, Green Beans, Fruit, & Scooby Bones

Tuesday    (White)       
Boys Basketball here vs. Cabool 6:00

• Breakfast - Granola Bar, Cereal, & Fruit
• Lunch - Meatball Sub, Corn, Chips, & Fruit

Hallway Music: Today:  Don Lancaster's Birthday Playlist
Tuesday - Student Requests
Wednesday - Inspirational
Thursday - Officer Moore's Birthday Playlist

Boys' restrooms will be closed until Feb. 18th. You will need to sign in with Mrs. Jenny anytime you need to use the restroom. This includes before the 8:00 AM bell.

Sophomores: Jostens will be here tomorrow for a class meeting at 8:15 for class ring information. No money is needed for tomorrow. This is an informational meeting only.

If you order a Letter Jacket please come to The Commons after the pledge.