Mrs. Sandoval's Kindergarten and First Grade class at Western Plains South wrapped up their school year in an unforgettable way, by becoming published authors!
After studying author and illustrator Eric Carle and falling in love with his work, students were inspired to create their own Eric Carle-style artwork. They paired their colorful illustrations with research and writing, transforming their hard work into a published book titled Animals Through Their Eyes.
The class kicked off Elementary Awards Night with a special Publishing Party and Author Signing. Joined by students, staff, and family members, each young author proudly read an excerpt from a page they had written before signing copies of their book. In a touching tribute, the class dedicated their publication to Eric Carle, whose work inspired their journey.
We are incredibly proud of these talented young authors for their creativity, dedication, and accomplishment! To celebrate their success, the class finished the year with a colorful tie-dye party filled with fun and memories.
Congratulations to our published authors on this amazing achievement!
After studying author and illustrator Eric Carle and falling in love with his work, students were inspired to create their own Eric Carle-style artwork. They paired their colorful illustrations with research and writing, transforming their hard work into a published book titled Animals Through Their Eyes.
The class kicked off Elementary Awards Night with a special Publishing Party and Author Signing. Joined by students, staff, and family members, each young author proudly read an excerpt from a page they had written before signing copies of their book. In a touching tribute, the class dedicated their publication to Eric Carle, whose work inspired their journey.
We are incredibly proud of these talented young authors for their creativity, dedication, and accomplishment! To celebrate their success, the class finished the year with a colorful tie-dye party filled with fun and memories.
Congratulations to our published authors on this amazing achievement!
Friendly Reminder:
Driver's Ed class starts on Monday June 1.
If you have not paid your fee, please send with your student on the first day of class.
Questions:
Call Jayme at the North office at 785-731-2352 or jleighton@usd106.org
Driver's Ed class starts on Monday June 1.
If you have not paid your fee, please send with your student on the first day of class.
Questions:
Call Jayme at the North office at 785-731-2352 or jleighton@usd106.org
8th Grade Promotion May 18, 2026
The day finally arrived! South 2-5 history students got to open the pyramid they sealed last fall, where they laid to rest the apple pharaohs they mummified and placed into their golden sarcophagus. Excitement mounted as students unsealed the tomb, unwrapped their apple mummy, & saw the long-awaited results!
As we wrap up the 2026 School Year, don't forget to order a yearbook to commemorate the year.
South 2nd-3rd graders got to meet the pen pals they've been writing all year from Lewis Elementary, for a museum visit and picnic in Kinsley. Students loved spending time finally with the friends they've made through lots of handwritten letters!
All classes at Western Plains USD 106 are canceled for Friday, May 1, 2026.
Today, April 30, 2026, Western Plains USD 106 received a phone call regarding a threat of violence against the school, specifically the Western Plains North campus. Lockdown procedures were initiated throughout the district, and law enforcement actively assisted with them at the North campus. Lockdown procedures went smoothly thanks to the efforts of our staff and our awesome students. The Western Plains community greatly appreciates the quick response that our emergency services provided to our district. Once law enforcement found no current threats at the school, students were dismissed throughout the district for the remainder of the day.
All Western Plains students will be dismissed from school now. North pick up will be on the west side off the gymnasium doors.
South Gr. 2-5 Social Studies students time-traveled to Ancient Rome last week. They engineered aqueducts to 4 cities in the empire, constructed Roman roads from edible stone and concrete, then reclined in the Triclinium to taste the pizza road, fruit road, and chocolate road. Carpe diem!
Congratulations to WP South Jr. High students Anna Meyers, Melissa Limones & Jordan Hernandez, who competed at Kansas History Day in Topeka last Saturday! Their research project performances each placed in the top 7 in state competition in their categories. We are #BobcatProud of these #SouthStrong young historians!
📣 We’re excited to announce that Shanna Breuer has been named the new Principal of Western Plains South Elementary for the upcoming school year!
Breuer has served as a teacher at Fort Leavenworth for the past five years and was recognized as her school’s Teacher of the Year in 2024. She holds a Master’s degree in Building Leadership from Baker University.
She is passionate about supporting teachers and creating strong learning environments where every student can succeed. Breuer believes that collaboration between schools, families, and the community is essential to student success.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Breuer to the Western Plains community. She looks forward to working with students, staff, and families to build a positive and supportive school culture.
#Welcome #NewPrincipal #WesternPlains
Breuer has served as a teacher at Fort Leavenworth for the past five years and was recognized as her school’s Teacher of the Year in 2024. She holds a Master’s degree in Building Leadership from Baker University.
She is passionate about supporting teachers and creating strong learning environments where every student can succeed. Breuer believes that collaboration between schools, families, and the community is essential to student success.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Breuer to the Western Plains community. She looks forward to working with students, staff, and families to build a positive and supportive school culture.
#Welcome #NewPrincipal #WesternPlains
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11th, for the Western Plains school play, "Disorder in the Court". The show will begin at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Concession items will be available along with a free-will donation jar.
📚❤️ Read Across America Week ❤️📚
Mrs. Sandoval’s K–1 class at Western Plains South partnered with Mrs. Tocohua’s preschool for a week full of hands-on learning and fun!
Students practiced math, creative writing, and storytelling, explored science through sensory play, and built confidence cooking and trying new things. They also strengthened fine motor skills, teamwork, and listening, all while enjoying storybooks and growing a love of reading.
Learning, creating, and reading together made for an amazing week! ❤️
Mrs. Sandoval’s K–1 class at Western Plains South partnered with Mrs. Tocohua’s preschool for a week full of hands-on learning and fun!
Students practiced math, creative writing, and storytelling, explored science through sensory play, and built confidence cooking and trying new things. They also strengthened fine motor skills, teamwork, and listening, all while enjoying storybooks and growing a love of reading.
Learning, creating, and reading together made for an amazing week! ❤️
Congratulations to Bazine JH students who won top honors Saturday at Western Kansas District History Day! WPS students demonstrated outstanding historical research skills and creativity, and now advance to the Kansas History Day state competition in April in Topeka.
District medalists were:
* Anna Meyers, "Anna Laura Hill and the Orphan Trains, "1st-place Junior Individual Performance
* Adiel Hernandez, "How Monopoly Helped Save Lives in WW2, "2nd-place Junior Individual Performance
* Jose Espinoza, "The Paper to Freedom," 3rd-place Junior Individual Performance
* Melissa Limones, Juan Espinoza and Jordan Hernandez, "The Men Who Conquered the Moon," 1st-place Junior Group Performance
Student projects represented months of historical research and analysis, beginning in January. Participants selected topics of personal interest connected to this year’s National History Day theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.”
National History Day is a year-long educational program which promotes critical thinking and research skills through student-led historical investigations.
District medalists were:
* Anna Meyers, "Anna Laura Hill and the Orphan Trains, "1st-place Junior Individual Performance
* Adiel Hernandez, "How Monopoly Helped Save Lives in WW2, "2nd-place Junior Individual Performance
* Jose Espinoza, "The Paper to Freedom," 3rd-place Junior Individual Performance
* Melissa Limones, Juan Espinoza and Jordan Hernandez, "The Men Who Conquered the Moon," 1st-place Junior Group Performance
Student projects represented months of historical research and analysis, beginning in January. Participants selected topics of personal interest connected to this year’s National History Day theme, “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.”
National History Day is a year-long educational program which promotes critical thinking and research skills through student-led historical investigations.
North JH students competed at the state robotics competition today in Wichita and did a great job representing our school with 30 teams from all across Kansas. Abram, Blaine, Delevan, and Truxton's team took 3rd place. Asa, Berkley, and Mason's team took 21st. We are proud of the effort, teamwork, and problem solving skills these students showed throughout the competition. Great work today!
Congratulations to the North JH robotics teams for qualifying for the state competition! Teams will head to the Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita on Thursday, March 5th to compete. Way to go, BOBCATS!
South JH students visited historical sites last week to conduct research for history projects they are creating for class...and as entries for Western KS History Day. They chose to do research on the Declaration of Independence, Orphan Trains from NYC to KS, how a popular board game helped WW2 Allies escape POW camps in Germany, and the Apollo 11 Moon Walk. District history competition is Saturday, March 7, in Bazine; Western KS winners will advance to State history competition in April.
The home basketball games that were scheduled for tonight, Tuesday February 17, against CFE are being postponed due to the weather.
We are working on rescheduling and information will be given once details are worked out.
We are working on rescheduling and information will be given once details are worked out.
Western Plains North Elementary and Junior High robotics teams traveled to Garden City today to compete in a robotics meet. Our students demonstrated impressive teamwork, problem-solving skills, and perseverance throughout the competition.
We are proud to share that the teams earned 3rd, 4th, and 13th place finishes! GO BOBCATS! 🐾
