WPJH Cheerleaders will be doing a fundraiser to help "red out" the stands at the October 13, Homecoming football game. Selling cheer poms and glow sticks, see image for details.
11 months ago, Western Plains USD 106
Red Out
Fundraiser
Spirit Week is coming up next week. Here is what you need to know to be prepared. We can't wait to see your Bobcat Spirit. #BobcatStrong
11 months ago, Western Plains USD 106
Spirit Week
Five things you need to know
Miss Tiffany's North & South STEM classes have been busy learning exciting things this year. K-3 are learning about healthy habits. They have learned the proper way to brush and floss their teeth, wash their hands and to keep from spreading germs, how to pick healthy foods and snacks, and interesting facts about eyes. They are rounding out their modules by creating Healthy Habit Story books. 4th and 5th grades have been learning about DNA, genetics, and heredity. They have created DNA models out of pipe cleaners, extracted DNA from strawberries, interviewed family members about genetic traits, how to fill out Punnett squares, and will be ending their module by learning about fingerprints. Junior High has been busy learning about all types of energy. They are learning how energy works, how we can conserve energy, and whether it is renewable or not. They are currently creating Penguin Habitats where they have to build the habitat to keep a Penguin shaped ice cube from melting under a heat lamp.
12 months ago, Miss Tiffany
Mrs. Tocohua's preschool class has been learning about body parts (hand, foot, nose, ears, eyes) this week. Today they finished the week by tracing their bodies.
12 months ago, Nephtaly Tocohua
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Sept. 11 is School Picture Day, We look forward to seeing you in your nicest outfits. 😉😉
about 1 year ago, Western Plains USD 106
PICTURE DAY!
Mrs. Wittman’s 4/5 class has been learning about energy transfer this week in Science. Today they built solar ovens and made s’mores. Heat energy from the sun melted the chocolate and marshmallows inside the solar ovens. Students enjoyed their tasty treats to celebrate all the learning they’ve done this week!
about 1 year ago, Western Plains USD 106
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South 2nd and 3rd graders learned about their amazing brains this week, and made these "thinking caps" (their name for them--clever!)!
about 1 year ago, Ms. Hawkins
Students wearing brain hats they made
Students wearing brain hats they made
K-1 did a fun writing activity that involved solving a mystery case of the missing Scribble Spot. During SEL, K-1 colored and created emotion sticks and Mrs. A brought out the mini Spots to discuss the relations of emotions to colors. During writing, Mrs. A and her students realized that Scribble Spot was missing, so they had a mystery to solve. In order to solve the mystery they had to form a question, list the names of suspects, draw out a plan to find Scribble Spot, find clues, and track Scribble Spot The students used their emotion sticks to describe what they were feeling, they realized that they can have mixed emotions to events. The students worked hard to solve the case and to their surprise, the culprit was novother than Mrs. A! Scribble Spot was safely found in the tub of desk drum noodles, but could Mrs. A do this to Scribble Spot?!? Scribble Spot is one the learning tools K-1 uses to identify and help regulate emotions, along with using the district chosen curriculums.
about 1 year ago, Katie Abukhodair
Little detective on the case: Who took Scribble Spot?
This detective is expressing that she is sad (blue), mad (red), and grey (anxiety/scared) for the disappearance of Scribble Spot!
The detectives are looking for clues and also for suspects.
Could Scribble Spot be hiding in the desk drum noodles?
Scribble Spot has been found, yaay!
The detectives figured out who was the culprit who hid Scribble Spot. It was Mrs. A!!
The K-1 detectives have solved the case of the missing Scribble Spot! They couldn't believe that their own teacher could do such a thing to their beloved friend.
After waiting a whole week of looking at pool noodles, K-1 finally got to use them in action during one of their movement breaks.
about 1 year ago, Katie Abukhodair
K-1 students finally got to use their desk drum noodles. A lot of rules and responsibility comes from using such amazing tools!
Following along the video, trying to not get too excited.
Oops! There was a mix-up on the school calendar picture day is not his coming Monday. School Picture Day for fall photos will be held on Monday, September 11th.
about 1 year ago, Western Plains USD 106
school picture day monday sept. 11
Paraprofessional Needed: Western Plains USD 106 is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of paraprofessionals to work at Western Plains North Elementary full-time. Candidates should possess a minimum of a high school diploma. Apply for any of the above positions by completing an application on the USD 106 website and submitting the application along with a statement of interest to Jeff Jones, Superintendent; 100 School Street; Ransom, KS 67572; jjones@USD 106.org.
about 1 year ago, Western Plains USD 106
Paraprofessional Needed
K-1 visited the school library and learned about the rules and procedures of the school library from Mrs. Tocohua. They even even got some library goodies!
about 1 year ago, Katie Abukhodair
Rules
Learning about the parts of a book and a variety of genres.
Looking at books!
How to hold a book.
How to place a book marker in place of a book.
Walk through of the library.
Reading books.
First day as kindergarteners and first graders was a success! They learned rules, routines, procedures, the use of classroom materials and playground equipment, even reading their first book of the year! Mrs. A is proud of these littles!
about 1 year ago, Katie Abukhodair
Kindergarten
First Graders
Learning how to count and write our numbers.
Learning how to count and write our numbers.
Putting puzzles together.
Learning the playground rules and what they can and can't do.
Learning the playground rules and what they can and can't do.
Putting puzzles together.
Learning the playground rules and what they can and can't do.
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PEP BAND BOOT CAMP -- On Monday, August 14, 2023, Western Plains 6th Graders participated in Pep Band Boot Camp to help them prepare for their first year in Pep Band. They spent a full day at South Elementary practicing the fight song, "The Star Spangled Banner," and timeout shorts. We also had fun on breaks: an outside recess, a taco bar lunch, and line dancing. We ended the day with homemade ice cream. These kids not only devoted the practice time on Monday, they also attended summer school band. They are talented musicians who enjoy music and being involved in their school!
about 1 year ago, Denice Flax
Boot Camp
At the end of this school year, Western Plains will complete its 20th year as a school district. Our theme for this year was submitted by Asa Cole, a 6th Grader, and it was approved by the Board of Education in July. Western Plains' theme for our 20th year is: 20 years of teaching 240 months of school work 7304 days of lifelong learning 175,320 hours of countless memories and THE BEST IS YET TO COME! WE ARE WESTERN PLAINS! #BOBCAT STRONG! Asa's favorite subject in school is math, so it's not surprising that his theme was centered around the math of 20 years. Asa is a student who is very involved in school. He enjoys participating in Scholars Bowl, athletics, Band, Choir, and school events. We thank Asa for his school pride and for his clever idea to help us celebrate 20 years of excellence in education!
about 1 year ago, Denice Flax
Asa Cole
Fall Sports Important Info:
about 1 year ago, Western Plains 106
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Bobcat Beginnings still has one childcare spot available;
about 1 year ago, Western Plains 106
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The Bobcat Bash is 2️⃣ weeks from today! #backtoschool
about 1 year ago, Western Plains 106
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Western Plains South 2023-2024 School Supplies List
about 1 year ago, Western Plains USD 106
WPS School Supplies
Western Plains USD 106 seeks to fill the following openings: custodian/maintenance position primarily to work out of Bazine, and a 2023-24 bus driver, CDL preferred. If interested, in either position, please complete an application online or in person at the Western Plains North building in Ransom. Please address all inquiries to Jeff Jones, Superintendent; 100 School Street; Ransom, KS 67572; 785-731-2352 jjones@usd106.org. EOE.
about 1 year ago, Western Plains USD 106
Help Wanted Bus Driver
Help Wanted Custodian