Meals distributed to students - call (417) 252-6103

During this extended break from school, the school district will be providing meals to children ages 18 and under. Please review updates below for more information. For other updates, please check our Coronavirus Information Page.
4/23/2020
Monday, April 27 will be the next round of learning packets to be picked up and our regular meal distribution from 11:00 am to 12:30 p.m. Meals will continue to be distributed to children 18 and younger through the school closure and during the summer months.
4/9/2020
By order of the Governor, schools are closed for the remainder of the school year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the distribution of meals, online learning resources and hard copy packets for Willow Springs students will continue. Monday, April 13, 2020 will be the second distribution of online learning resources and hard copy learning packets. The printed packets will be available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Middle school and elementary school packets will be available at the elementary school. High school packets will be available at the high school. High school packets need to be requested ahead of time either by calling or emailing the high school. Even though school is closed for the year, the Willow Springs school district will continue providing learning resources for students and distribution of meals to children 18 years of age and younger. The meals will continue to be distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
3/30/2020
Willow Springs schools will continue to be closed through Friday, April 24, 2020 due to public health concerns related to the spread of the Coronavirus.  The distribution of meals to students will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the elementary school pickup and drop off area.  The next set of online learning resources and paper learning packets will be made available to students on Monday, April 13, 2020.  Please continue to monitor the district’s Facebook page and website for additional information.   
3/24/2020
Latest update regarding meals:

Meals will again be distributed Wednesday, March 25. However, the times and process for distribution will be different. Meals will be distributed from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the drop off and pick up location at the elementary school. We will follow Governor Parsons’ order and maintain six feet of separation in all interactions. This will no longer be a “grab and go” approach. Individuals who come to pick up meals will need to exit their vehicles to pick up meals off tables designated for that purpose. We ask that you maintain six feet of separation from school staff and from others who are picking up meals. You will receive instructions on how we plan when you arrive to pick up your meal.

Printed packets for the elementary school and middle school will also be distributed at this time. The same rule for six feet of separation will apply. Printed packets can also be picked up at any school between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You will need to push the buzzer at the door and the packets will be brought to you.

FYI: School continues to remain closed due to the coronavirus outbreak through Friday, April 3, 2020, but you may contact your child’s school anytime between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm should you have questions. Thank you!
3/18/2020
Meals will be distributed between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, beginning this Monday, March 23rd.  These will be distributed on a “drive through” basis at the elementary school drop off and pickup area at the main entrance.  There will also be a “walk up” station as well for those arriving on foot.  Both breakfast and lunch will be distributed at the same time.  

We need to estimate how many meals to prepare.  If you are interested in participating in this program and would like to stop by the elementary school to receive a meal, please call (417) 252-6103 and leave a message letting us know how many meals you will pick up for your children. 
3/18/2020
Governor Parsons Announces Statewide Social Distancing Order/Schools to Remain Closed
Effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at 12:01 am, social distancing guidelines will be implemented in the state of Missouri.  Details of the these new guidelines can be found at
https://www.ky3.com/content/news/Gov-Parson-announces-statewide-social-distancing-order-Missouri-schools-to-remain-closed-568997231.html
As part of this order, Governor Parsons ordered schools to remain closed until at least April 6, 2020.  At this time the Willow Springs school district still plans to distribute meals on a drive through basis beginning Monday morning, March 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.