South students served as jurors in a Constitution Day mock trial today. Ms. Hawkins's classroom spent two weeks studying the U.S. Constitution and people's duties in the Judicial Branch of government. Then they joined Mrs. Wittman's class and 13,000 other Kansas elementary students to hear evidence and decide if an accused boy had broken a law. At the end of the mock trial, South students discussed the evidence and voted "not guilty"--the same verdict reached by 85% of the other Kansas student jurors. We loved studying law and bringing the Constitution to life!
The Caterpillars have arrived!!! Stay tuned as our North and South K-3 students watch these tiny caterpillars develop into beautiful butterflies!!! With luck on our side, we will be releasing butterflies in 3-4weeks!
The Preschool class had an exciting time learning all about our five senses!
👀 Our eyes help us see.
✋ Our hands help us touch.
👅 Our tongues help us taste.
👂 Our ears help us hear.
👃 Our noses help us smell.
Our preschoolers had a blast exploring how these senses work, and we can’t wait to keep learning and having fun together! 😊
Fall Homecoming Spirit Week!
Congratulations to these South, Preschool through Eighth grade student for having perfect attendance for the month of August.
Booster Club is once again selling fall sports buttons. Orders are due Aug. 29th.
The 2023-24 Prowler Yearbooks have arrived. If you have not purchased one, you can do so in your local school office. Limited numbers are still available. If you pre-ordered your yearbook, you should have received it last week. The yearbook cost is $45.00. Remember, Always be a Bobcat.!
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching!
🔴 Wednesday, July 31st in Bazine
🔴 Thursday, August 1st in Ransom
🔴 Call the school offices with questions or to set up different times to enroll
Bazine Office: 785-398-2535
Ransom Office: 785-731-2352
💰 We are a fee-free school that offers great opportunities for all students
🚌 Bus routes are available from Ness City to Bazine or Ransom upon request
🐾 Relationships, inclusion, and a high-quality education are our specialties
Join the Bobcat family today!
Head of Maintenance: Western Plains USD 106 is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Head of Maintenance. Primary responsibilities will be to oversee the day-to-day custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff for both the North campus in Ransom and South campus in Bazine. This includes coordinating and completing repair needs at both campuses and overseeing the operation and safety of building systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and janitorial needs. Positively communicating with internal and external partners to ensure effective and efficient relations. Managing facility service requests and developing a work order system to ensure that deadlines and standards are met. Individuals willing to drive and acquire a Commercial Driver’s License will be given preference. Interested applicants should complete a district application that can be acquired on the USD 106 website or in either school office; and send the application along with a resume to jjones@usd106.org.
Summer is coming to a close, and preparations for the 2024-2025 school year are underway. You can find the supplies you'll need to be prepared right here.
Western Plains will hold a Bobcat Junior Golf Camp for the remaining Thursdays and Fridays of July. It is open to incoming 5th graders and above. Participants will meet on the East side of the High School shop. Camp runs from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on July 11-12., 18-19, and 25-26. Weather permitting camp may go longer to golf at the course on the 19th and 26th. The school will provide all equipment. For any questions call Joy Simonson or Jeff Jones at 785-731-2352.
Western Plains USD 106 will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting, on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library of Western Plains South, Bazine, Kansas.
Congratulations to our second-semester honor roll students! Check out all of our awesome students on the list here https://www.usd106.org/page/honor-roll
Western Plains USD 106 will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Library of Western Plains North, Ransom, Kansas.
Order your Western Plains 2024 Yearbook online at https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/YBStore/YearbookStoreMain.asp?yearbook_id=76141 or visit your local school office. before May 30, 2024
South K-8 had fun in the sun May 17 at Cedar Bluff Reservoir. The 2nd Annual All-School Picnic featured geocaching for treasure, park playtime, a water blaster free-for-all, and a burger cookout in perfect weather. Extra thanks to Mrs. Wittman and her parents for their efforts!
Western Plains North 2nd-5th grade students traveled to Hutchinson last Thursday to go to the Strataca Salt Mine and the Dillon Nature Center. The students traveled 650 feet underground to learn about how they mined salt, rode a tram to see different parts of the mine, and even got to bring some salt home with them. At the nature center, they learned about different plants in the area and helped with a service project of picking up plastic confetti that had been left in the grass at the center. It was a great time!
Western Plains Elementary Field Day has been postponed from today to Monday, May 20th, due to rain.
TGIF! There are only 5 more days to vote for the grand prize winners in the WPAD Drawing Contest. Please help us choose our winners by awarding stars to our finalists. There are 2 separate groups in this round of voting, visit https://www.usd106.org/page/drawing-contest-voting to vote! Have a great weekend!
Clara Marie Felts from Frank Stull American Legion Auxiliary #152 came today to present Poppy Poster Contest winners with their awards. Congratulations to Class V (Grades 8 & 9) winners: Joshelyn Gomez (First Place), Marisol Alvarado (Second Place), and Haylei Gilliland (Third Place), and to Class III (Grades 6 & 7) Alexa Gomez (Third Place) and Daniela Munoz (Honorable Mention).
