WP North Weekly Bulletin
Week of 10.24-10.28
Last week was National Activities Week in the state of Kansas. Our KAY club helped celebrate by providing flowers and cookies for our teachers and office personnel.
Next week 10.24.22-10.28.22 is fall spirit week. See the attached flier for details.
Do you love basketball? Interested in working with students? Ever thought about coaching? Western Plains is looking to fill the following positions. JH Basketball Head Coach, Asst. HS Boys Basketball Coach, Asst. HS Girls Basketball Coach. Position begins on October 24 and requires the applicant to be available starting at 2:45pm most days. Apply today!
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 19, and Thursday, October 20 from 4-7pm. See image for traveling teacher details.
Note: Many of the high school staff members are involved in the football game, Thursday starting at 7pm. If you need a conference with a high school staff member please meet with them prior to 7pm or make arrangements with that teacher.
Mrs. Wittman's and Ms. Hawkins's WPS 2nd-5th graders enjoyed a trip to Long's Pumpkin Patch last Friday. The weather was perfect for Fall fun!
REMINDER: The Ness County Health Department will offer flu shots at Western Plains School in Ransom on Wednesday, October 19, and in Bazine on Thursday, October 20, from 4-7 PM during parent teacher conferences.
The high school volleyball team will be competing in the league volleyball tournament at the Colby Event Center this Saturday (Oct. 15). The tournament has a new format this year and involves both the WKLL and the Northwest Kansas League. As can be seen by the bracket, this will be a huge day of competition. Good luck, Bobcats!
The Ness County Health Department will offer flu shots at Western Plains School in Ransom on Wednesday, October 19, and in Bazine on Thursday, October 20, from 4-7 PM during parent-teacher conferences. Visit the link to see more details about this event. https://www.usd106.org/article/865717
The Barbershop Concert has been postponed. 😢
HS American history went on a Wild West field trip around Ness County. Students looked at a working wooden windmill and a limestone fence.
Two Reminders:
1. The High Plains Barbershop Chorus is performing at WPHS this Saturday, Oct. 1st- Taco Bar served from 5:30-7:00, with the concert beginning at 7:30
2. Little Caesar's pizza orders to support the jr. class are due next Monday, Oct. 3rd
Western Plains Yearbooks will be sold in the FACS room at Western Plains HS tomorrow Sat. Sept. 24th during the Ransom Oktoberfest. Yearbooks are $25.
WPS Preschool and K/1 decorated pumpkins for the bank.
Reminder that there is no school for students on Monday, Sept. 26th. This day is a professional development day for teachers and staff.
Due to power outages Western Plains will have a 2 hour late start.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We have such an interest in our after-school Band Club! Kids are learning how to play recorders and pre-band instruments. I need 2 adults, 1 from the North area and 1 from the South area, who love working with kids, who love music, and are willing to volunteer 1 hour per week to help me supervise and work with kids during Band Club. If you are interested, please call the North office at 785-731-2352, or the South office at 785-398-2535. Thank you so much!!!!
The ordering window is still available for Little Caesars Pizza to benefit the junior class. The window is available until October 3rd. Juniors will deliver the order the week of October 17. Please contact kflax@usd106.org with special delivery instructions. T
Booster Club meeting, Monday, Sept. 19, at 6:30pm in the Western Plains North Commons Area. Refreshments provided.
Come to Western Plains for dinner and a show!
