West Prairie Jr./Sr. High School

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention class of 2029! Several students only have 1-2 more activities to count for their participation for the year. There are several opportunities to work at Chuck a Duck during HS basketball games listed on the class Facebook page. Our next parent meeting will be Sun, Jan 18 at 4pm at the Seed Shed.


Hey Sophomores!
Check out the sign up sheet for the Class of 2028 After Prom Music Trivia fundraiser on January 31. We need 20 volunteers to work shifts scoring trivia sheets, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and assisting at the food table. See Mrs. McGrew if you have any questions.


🎉 High School Girls Basketball — Crank Zone Dress-Up Days! 🎉
Sponsored by High School Boys Basketball
Get ready to pack the gym, pump up the energy, and cheer on our Lady Cyclones in style! Each home game has its own Crank Zone theme—so grab your gear and show up loud and proud!
📅 Dress-Up Themes:
Jan. 22 — White Out
Jan. 26 — Fraternity/Sorority Night
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night
Let’s fill the Crank Zone and make every game unforgettable. Bring the spirit, bring the noise, and let’s support our Girls Basketball teams all season long! 💚🏀💛


🏀🔥 CRANK ZONE THEME NIGHTS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🔥🏀
Get loud. Get creative. Get cranked up for basketball season!

🗓 January 17 – 🧢 Rally Cap Night (wear a goofy hat!)
🗓 January 23 – 🤍 White Out
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥

DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Attention current sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Are you interested in a career in education? Western Illinois University is hosting a Future Teacher Day on Friday, February 6th from 9:15 am - 1:15 pm. A sign-up sheet is available in the office. Check your email for more information.

Mark Your Calendars
January 28th Dual Credit Information Night @ 6PM
February 18th Freshman Orientation/Course Registration Night for 8th Graders @ 6 PM
February 20th Last Day of Junior High Second Trimester
February 20th National Honor Society Blood Drive


Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
(Check the scholarship spreadsheet)

Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet

https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices


JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Boys Basketball vs Stark County @ Toulon @ 5:30pm
HS Boys Basketball vs Griggsville/Perry @ Jr/Sr High @ 3:00pm, Sat., Jan. 17th
Jr High 7th Grade Basketball Regionals vs Bushnell @ Bushnell @ 9:00am, Sat. Jan. 17th

WP FFA Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm
February 13th - SIP Early Out 12:30pm
February 16th - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
February 18th - Freshman Orientation 6:00pm
March 6th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 12th - 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 13th - NO SCHOOL
March 16th - 20th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Friday, January, 16th

Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).

Today’s Lunch: PIZZABOLI, MARINARA SAUCE, BROCCOLI, FRUIT/MILK
Tuesday’s Breakfast: BREAKFAST PIZZA, FRUIT/MILK
Tuesday’s Lunch: RIB SANDWICH, POTATO SMILES, FRUIT/MILK


THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Students interested in signing up for Robotics go to the Library during lunch period today. We're going to have a demo in there and a sign-up sheet for more information.


This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.

High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.

Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.

Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! While the journalism class is leading the way, we want this to be a space for all student voices. If you have an article idea, opinion piece, or story you’d like to share, we’d love to feature it. Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention class of 2029! Several students only have 1-2 more activities to count for their participation for the year. There are several opportunities to work at Chuck a Duck during HS basketball games listed on the class Facebook page. Our next parent meeting will be Sun, Jan 18 at 4pm at the Seed Shed.

Hey Sophomores!
Check out the sign up sheet for the Class of 2028 After Prom Music Trivia fundraiser on January 31. We need 20 volunteers to work shifts scoring trivia sheets, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and assisting at the food table. See Mrs. McGrew if you have any questions.


🎉 High School Girls Basketball — Crank Zone Dress-Up Days! 🎉
Sponsored by High School Boys Basketball
Get ready to pack the gym, pump up the energy, and cheer on our Lady Cyclones in style! Each home game has its own Crank Zone theme—so grab your gear and show up loud and proud!
📅 Dress-Up Themes:
Jan. 22 — White Out
Jan. 26 — Fraternity/Sorority Night
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night
Let’s fill the Crank Zone and make every game unforgettable. Bring the spirit, bring the noise, and let’s support our Girls Basketball teams all season long! 💚🏀💛


🏀🔥 CRANK ZONE THEME NIGHTS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🔥🏀
Get loud. Get creative. Get cranked up for basketball season!

🗓 January 17 – 🧢 Rally Cap Night (wear a goofy hat!)
🗓 January 23 – 🤍 White Out
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥

DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Attention current sophomores, juniors, and seniors: Are you interested in a career in education? Western Illinois University is hosting a Future Teacher Day on Friday, February 6th from 9:15 am - 1:15 pm. A sign-up sheet is available in the office. Check your email for more information.

Mark Your Calendars
January 28th Dual Credit Information Night @ 6PM
February 18th Freshman Orientation/Course Registration Night for 8th Graders @ 6 PM
February 20th Last Day of Junior High Second Trimester
February 20th National Honor Society Blood Drive


Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
(Check the scholarship spreadsheet)


Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet


https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices


JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Girls Varsity Basketball vs West Hancock @ Hamilton @ 6:00pm
Jr High Volleyball vs Rushville/Industry @ Rushville @ 6:00pm

WP FFA Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm
February 13th - SIP Early Out 12:30pm
February 16th - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
February 18th - Freshman Orientation 6:00pm
March 6th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 12th - 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 13th - NO SCHOOL
March 16th - 20th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, January, 15th

Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).

Today’s Lunch: CHICKEN AND NOODLES, POTATOES, ROLL, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CEREAL AND TOAST, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: PIZZABOLI, MARINARA SAUCE, BROCCOLI, FRUIT/MILK


THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Lady Cyclones battled their way to a hard-fought victory over the United Red Storm last night, showing grit and determination from start to finish. The JV team also competed with great effort, never backing down and fighting hard throughout the contest.

Students interested in signing up for Robotics go to the Library during lunch period on Friday. We're going to have a demo in there and a sign-up sheet for more information.
This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.

High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.

Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.

Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! While the journalism class is leading the way, we want this to be a space for all student voices. If you have an article idea, opinion piece, or story you’d like to share, we’d love to feature it. Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

If you are looking for sports schedules, find the most up-to-date info here: https://schools.snap.app/westprairie You can access this directly by clicking "Athletics" from the main district page. Select a particular sport from the menu at the top, and then click on "Schedules and Results" to get a full season schedule for that sport. Or from the Athletics page, you can also view "Calendar" and see events for all sports for whatever time period you select. Let us know if you need help - we'd love to see more fans at our events! #WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Monday, January, 12th

Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).

Today’s Lunch: CHICKEN SANDWICH, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BREAKFAST PIZZA BAGEL, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: WALKING TACO, LETTUCE/TOMATO, SALSA/CHEESE, CORN, FRUIT/MILK


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.
High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.

Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.

Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! While the journalism class is leading the way, we want this to be a space for all student voices. If you have an article idea, opinion piece, or story you’d like to share, we’d love to feature it. Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
🎉 High School Girls Basketball — Crank Zone Dress-Up Days! 🎉
Sponsored by High School Boys Basketball
Get ready to pack the gym, pump up the energy, and cheer on our Lady Cyclones in style! Each home game has its own Crank Zone theme—so grab your gear and show up loud and proud!
📅 Dress-Up Themes:
Jan. 22 — White Out
Jan. 26 — Fraternity/Sorority Night
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night
Let’s fill the Crank Zone and make every game unforgettable. Bring the spirit, bring the noise, and let’s support our Girls Basketball teams all season long! 💚🏀💛


🏀🔥 CRANK ZONE THEME NIGHTS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🔥🏀
Get loud. Get creative. Get cranked up for basketball season!

🗓 January 17 – 🧢 Rally Cap Night (wear a goofy hat!)
🗓 January 23 – 🤍 White Out
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥

DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Seniors: Several scholarships were entered into the scholarship spreadsheet over the weekend. Many have January deadlines. Check them out!

Mark Your Calendars
January 28th Dual Credit Information Night @ 6PM
February 18th Freshman Orientation/Course Registration Night for 8th Graders @ 6 PM
February 20th Last Day of Junior High Second Trimester
February 20th National Honor Society Blood Drive

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
(Check the scholarship spreadsheet)

Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet


https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices


JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Girls Basketball @ Havana @ 6:00pm


UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm
February 13th - SIP Early Out 12:30pm
February 16th - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
February 18th - Freshman Orientation 6:00pm
March 6th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 12th - 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 13th - NO SCHOOL
March 16th - 20th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Friday, January, 9th

Today’s Lunch: PIZZA, BROCCOLI, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: DONUT, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: CHICKEN SANDWICH, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.
High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.
Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Cyclone basketball wrapped up the week on a high note with strong performances on the court. The Varsity girls battled past a tough ROWVA-Williamsfield squad, earning a hard-fought 54–48 victory. The JV girls also showed great effort and determination but fell short of a victory.
The Varsity boys pulled off a thrilling one-point victory last night, defeating Elmwood 58–57, while the JV boys continued their undefeated season with a hard-fought 31–21 win. Congratulations to the coaches and players for their dedication and teamwork in making this Cyclone Basketball season so exciting and memorable!


🎉 High School Girls Basketball — Crank Zone Dress-Up Days! 🎉
Sponsored by High School Boys Basketball
Get ready to pack the gym, pump up the energy, and cheer on our Lady Cyclones in style! Each home game has its own Crank Zone theme—so grab your gear and show up loud and proud!
📅 Dress-Up Themes:
Jan. 22 — White Out
Jan. 26 — Fraternity/Sorority Night
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night
Let’s fill the Crank Zone and make every game unforgettable. Bring the spirit, bring the noise, and let’s support our Girls Basketball teams all season long! 💚🏀💛


🏀🔥 CRANK ZONE THEME NIGHTS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🔥🏀
Get loud. Get creative. Get cranked up for basketball season!

🗓 January 17 – 🧢 Rally Cap Night (wear a goofy hat!)
🗓 January 23 – 🤍 White Out
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥

DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Seniors: check your email for a reminder about scholarships.

Mark Your Calendars
January 28th Dual Credit Information Night @ 6PM
February 18th Freshman Orientation/Course Registration Night for 8th Graders @ 6 PM
February 20th Last Day of Junior High Second Trimester
February 20th National Honor Society Blood Drive

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
(Check the scholarship spreadsheet)

Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet

https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices

ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS JV Boys Basketball Shootout vs United @ 10:00am vs Monmouth-Roseville @ 1:00pm @ Bushnell, Saturday Jan. 10th

UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm

Varsity Girls Basketball pulled out another win tonight, besting ROWVA, 54–48. That makes 11 wins on the season. Coach Bland set two big goals to start the year—double-digit wins and playing aggressive—and our Cyclones are delivering on both. We’ve lit the fire… now let’s stay hot, ladies!

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, January, 8th

Today’s Lunch: SALISBURY STEAK, MASHED POTATOES, ROLL, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CEREAL AND TOAST, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: PIZZA, BROCCOLI, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Interested in performing in the upcoming school play? There will be a quick interest meeting today after school in Mrs. Gravina’s room. The meeting will last about 10-15 minutes. If you have questions, ask Mrs. Gravina or Mr. Sullivan.

This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.
High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.
Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! While the journalism class is leading the way, we want this to be a space for all student voices. If you have an article idea, opinion piece, or story you’d like to share, we’d love to feature it. Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
🎉 High School Girls Basketball — Crank Zone Dress-Up Days! 🎉
Sponsored by High School Boys Basketball
Get ready to pack the gym, pump up the energy, and cheer on our Lady Cyclones in style! Each home game has its own Crank Zone theme—so grab your gear and show up loud and proud!
📅 Dress-Up Themes:
Jan. 8 — Camo/Hunter Night
Jan. 22 — White Out
Jan. 26 — Fraternity/Sorority Night
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night
Let’s fill the Crank Zone and make every game unforgettable. Bring the spirit, bring the noise, and let’s support our Girls Basketball teams all season long! 💚🏀💛


🏀🔥 CRANK ZONE THEME NIGHTS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🔥🏀
Get loud. Get creative. Get cranked up for basketball season!

🗓 January 8 – 🇺🇸 USA
🗓 January 17 – 🧢 Rally Cap Night (wear a goofy hat!)
🗓 January 23 – 🤍 White Out
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥

DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Seniors: check your email for a reminder about scholarships.

Mark Your Calendars
January 28th Dual Credit Information Night @ 6PM
February 18th Freshman Orientation/Course Registration Night for 8th Graders @ 6 PM
February 20th Last Day of Junior High Second Trimester
February 20th National Honor Society Blood Drive

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
(Check the scholarship spreadsheet)

Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet

https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices

JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Girls Basketball vs ROWVA @ Jr/Sr High School @ 6:00pm
HS Boys Basketball vs Elmwood @ South Elementary @ 6:00pm
Jr High Boys Basketball @ Nauvoo Colusa @ 5:30pm


UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball team on an impressive win last night over West Central! The Lady Cyclones dominated the Heat, cruising to a 63–21 victory and improving their record to 10–8 on the season. Great energy and teamwork on display! The JV girls will finally get their chance to take the court this Thursday against ROWVA—we’re excited to see them in action.
It was also a thrilling night for Boys Basketball. The JV boys pulled out a heart-stopping five-overtime win against the Ridgewood Spartans, coming out on top 61-59. With that gritty victory, the JV squad remains undefeated at 10–0 an incredible accomplishment!
The Varsity boys kept the momentum going as well, defeating Ridgewood 63–52 and advancing their record to 13–4 on the season.
Congratulations to all of our teams on their hard work, determination, and continued success. Go Cyclones!


🎉 High School Girls Basketball — Crank Zone Dress-Up Days! 🎉
Sponsored by High School Boys Basketball
Get ready to pack the gym, pump up the energy, and cheer on our Lady Cyclones in style! Each home game has its own Crank Zone theme—so grab your gear and show up loud and proud!
📅 Dress-Up Themes:
Jan. 8 — Camo/Hunter Night
Jan. 22 — White Out
Jan. 26 — Fraternity/Sorority Night
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night
Let’s fill the Crank Zone and make every game unforgettable. Bring the spirit, bring the noise, and let’s support our Girls Basketball teams all season long! 💚🏀💛


🏀🔥 CRANK ZONE THEME NIGHTS FOR BOYS BASKETBALL 🔥🏀
Get loud. Get creative. Get cranked up for basketball season!

🗓 January 6 – 🤥 White Lies
🗓 January 8 – 🇺🇸 USA
🗓 January 17 – 🧢 Rally Cap Night (wear a goofy hat!)
🗓 January 23 – 🤍 White Out
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥

DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES


Mark Your Calendars
December 18th Periods, 2, 4, & 6 Final Exams
December 19th Periods 7, & 8 Final Exams
December 19th End of Semester One
January 6th Second Semester Begins
January 28th Dual Credit Information Night @ 6PM
February 18th Freshman Orientation/Course Registration Night for 8th Graders @ 6 PM


Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
December 18th Equitable Excellence Scholarship
December 31st Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship Program


Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet


https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices



JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ACTIVITIES TODAY:
Jr High Boys Basketball @ Bushnell @ 6:00pm

WP FFA Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 19th - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Jr Day)
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm
February 13th - SIP Early Out 12:30pm
February 16th - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
February 18th - Freshman Orientation 6:00pm
March 6th - End of 3rd Quarter
March 12th - 13th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 13th - NO SCHOOL
March 16th - 20th - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Wednesday, January, 7th

Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).

Today’s Lunch: CRISPITOS, SALSA, RICE, CORN, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: PANCAKE ON A STICK, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: SALISBURY STEAK, MASHED POTATOES, ROLL, FRUIT/MILK


THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Interested in performing in the upcoming school play? There will be a quick interest meeting this Thursday after school in Mrs. Gravina’s room. The meeting will last about 10-15 minutes. If you have questions, ask Mrs. Gravina or Mr. Sullivan.


This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.
High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.
Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! While the journalism class is leading the way, we want this to be a space for all student voices. If you have an article idea, opinion piece, or story you’d like to share, we’d love to feature it. Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Tuesday, January, 6th

Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).

Today’s Lunch: CHEESEBURGER, BAKED BEANS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BISCUIT AND GRAVY, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: CRISPITOS, SALSA, RICE, CORN, FRUIT/MILK


THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Interested in performing in the upcoming school play? There will be a quick interest meeting this Thursday after school in Mrs. Gravina’s room. The meeting will last about 10-15 minutes. If you have questions, ask Mrs. Gravina or Mr. Sullivan.

This is a reminder that students are not permitted to wear hoods anywhere in the building, including hallways, classrooms, bathrooms, and the cafeteria. Wearing a hood is a dress code violation. There will be no additional reminders—violations will result in a referral.
Be a respectful Cyclone, please.

High school and junior high are different experiences. Although our school is a combined building, we strive to keep things separated when possible.
High school students should not be at junior high lockers, and junior high students should not be at high school lockers.
Thank you for keeping our hallways safe and orderly.
Students: If you need to meet with a teacher during lunch—whether for a club meeting, make-up work, or a test—you must have a pass before you come to the cafeteria.
If you arrive without a pass, you will not be permitted to leave the cafeteria.
Teachers may also email Mrs. Thompson or Mrs. Pittman a list of students who are approved to leave.

Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.

Breakfast - students are not permitted to eat breakfast in classrooms. Breakfast items must stay in the cafeteria. If a student shows up to a classroom with breakfast items, please send them back to the cafeteria.

Our school newspaper has officially gone digital. It’s now a school blog! Click this link to be taken there, and subscribe so you receive email notifications when a new post goes live! While the journalism class is leading the way, we want this to be a space for all student voices. If you have an article idea, opinion piece, or story you’d like to share, we’d love to feature it. Student guest writers are welcome to contribute to the blog. For more information or to get your writing added, email or talk with Mr. Sullivan.

Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and ear buds in their locker not in their pocket.

Happy birthday to , Sammy Biswell! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

Happy birthday to our Resource Officer, Dave Burnham! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

Happy birthday to our English Teacher, Meredith Gravina! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

High school girls and boys basketball games at the United Tournament have been cancelled for Saturday 12/13. Games will resume on Monday for boys and Tuesday for girls. Stay safe and warm, Cyclones!