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Welcome Week activities at Missouri State University-West Plains ended with the annual signing of the “Book of Grizzlies” by new students this fall. The event, which saw 155 new Grizzlies sign the two books used in the ceremony, capped a fun-filled week that featured a block party, game night, “Sample West Plains” and job fair, scavenger hunt and “Waterpalooza.” “We had great attendance at all the events, and it looked like everyone had a great time,” said Student Life and Development Director Luke Hurtt. “Our most attended event was Grizz’s Block Party. We had around 175 students in attendance. The mechanical bull was especially a big hit!” Welcome Week take place the first week of classes each fall. It is designed to give students an opportunity to make friends, unwind and learn more about the campus, faculty and staff, Hurtt said.
MSU-WP welcomes 155 new Grizzlies
MSU-WP Calendar of Events
Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you don’t miss any events that might interest you. Also listed are several important dates on the university’s calendar that area residents might want to keep in mind.  more
Wednesday was National Read a Book Day, and West Plains R-7 School District officials are saying “thank you” to Ryan Cundall of Leonardo DRS for taking time that day to read “Maggie’s Story” to Tara Orr’s kindergarten class. Kurt Peterson of Land Systems developed “Maggie’s Story,” which tells the real tale of Maggie the Elephant being flown by the Air Force in a C17, from a zoo in Alaska to a zoo in California. During Maggie’s trip, her transport container was loaded on the aircraft using a Tunner Cargo Loader produced at the Land Systems facility in West Plains, just eight blocks from the kindergarteners’ classroom.
Celebrating National Read a Book Day
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MSU President Clif Smart set to retire in summer ’24
Missouri State University President Clif Smart announced plans on Wednesday to retire in summer 2024. more
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Meagan Jones, family nurse practitioner at the Ozarks Healthcare Zizzer Clinic, can treat students, staff, and faculty from the West Plains School District, ncluding South Fork Elementary,, as well as students from Southern Missouri Technical Institute, formerly South Central Career Center, at 1013 College St. on the West Plains School District’s campus.
OZH offers back-to-school health services for busy families
As students and teachers head back to school, Ozarks Healthcare is reminding busy families of its range of specialized services designed to ensure a healthy and happy school year. more
For the recent Alton School Back to School Fair, Alton Bank provided two Chromebooks to be given in a drawing at the end of the fair, one for a high school student and one for an elementary student. The elementary winner of the Chromebook is Alaina Stroh, center. Presenting her with her prize are bank President Randall G. Combs, left, and Vice President Barbara Simpson. Alaina is the daughter of Misty Hitch.
Alton Bank celebrates students' return to school
Sharon Holland, left, bookstore manager at Missouri State University-West Plains’ Drago College Store, retired from her position Aug. 1 after 15 years of service. Holland was hired as an administrative assistant at the bookstore on May 27, 2008. She was promoted to textbook buyer on Oct. 1, 2008, and to bookstore manager on Aug. 18, 2014. Holland received a certificate noting her years of service and a piano arch mantle clock from MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster.
Sharon Holland retires
Missouri State University-West Plains recently hosted a luncheon for new teachers in the West Plains R-7 School District as part of its “New Teacher Academy” program. Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, standing, welcomed the group to campus and the community and shared how teachers can make an impact on the community through the impact they make in their students’ lives. He also discussed how the university supports area educators.
MSU-WP hosts luncheon for new teachers
MSU Outreach education program moves to all-evening program
Officials with Missouri State University and Missouri State Outreach in Springfield have moved the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEd) degree program offered in West Plains to an all-evening program. more
MSU-WP to celebrate 60th anniversary Sept. 16 with Diamond Jubilee
Sixty years ago, on Sept. 16, 1963, 111 area residents walked into West Plains High School to embark on a new educational adventure, taking the first collegiate classes offered locally through the West Plains Residence Center of Southwest Missouri State College. more
OZARKS HEALTHCARE BIRTHS
Trayce Outrey and Kiara McLinden are parents of a daughter, Aurora Ann Autrey. She was born at 12:39 a.m. May 17. She weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her siblings are Easton, 5, Gannon, 5, Weston, 3, and Kinzleigh, 1. Her grandparents are Randy and Valerie Welch of North Platte, Neb.  more
HOWELL COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES
Joshua Michael Ingram, 18, West Plains, and Rayven Jasmond Davis, 18, West Plains, married Aug. 5 in West Plains. Officiated by Dwight Collins. more
Potosi man held in Howell Co. on Shannon Co. statutory sodomy charges
A Potosi resident charged in Shannon County with three counts of felony statutory sodomy, or attempt, involving a victim younger than 14, is held in Howell County Jail on $250,000 bond. more
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Classes began today for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains and surrounding rural schools, including Fairview School on K Highway, about 2.5 miles west of West Plains. Kindergartners in Ashley Bray's class, after getting a recess in, got to work writing the letter "A" on their very first school day. Here, Bray gives student Lorenzo some tips on holding his paper in place with one hand and writing with the other. This is the beginning of Bray's 15th year teaching and her ninth as a kindergarten teacher. The school has four kindergarten classrooms this year, with 13 students in Bray's class. Last year, she said, the school had three kindergarten classrooms and 21 students were in Bray's class.
Fairview kindergartners start off year with an 'A'
New West Plains R-7 School District faculty were introduced by building administrators Tuesday to board members at the start of their regular monthly meeting. West Plains High School Principal Ryan Smith, starting his first school year in that position, mentioned there are 19 new teachers at the high school alone, only four of whom are first-year teachers. In total, there are about 30 new staff members total at the high school. Later in the meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis reminded all the district’s administration is grateful to have hired so many experienced teachers for the upcoming school year, some of whom are returning to district employment having worked for other districts or taken a break from the profession. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains is Aug. 21.
R-7 welcomes new faculty, staff at Tuesday's board meeting
With the new school year just around the corner, members of the West Plains R-7 School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting Tuesday, a little less than two weeks before classes begin Aug. 21. more
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New West Plains R-7 School District faculty were introduced by building administrators Tuesday to board members at the start of their regular monthly meeting. West Plains High School Principal Ryan Smith, starting his first school year in that position, mentioned there are 19 new teachers at the high school alone, only four of whom are first-year teachers. In total, there are about 30 new staff members total at the high school. Later in the meeting, District Superintendent Dr. Wes Davis reminded all the district’s administration is grateful to have hired so many experienced teachers for the upcoming school year, some of whom are returning to district employment having worked for other districts or taken a break from the profession. The first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year in West Plains is Aug. 21.
R-7 welcomes new faculty, staff at Tuesday's board meeting
With the new school year just around the corner, members of the West Plains R-7 School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting Tuesday, a little less than two weeks before classes begin Aug. 21. more
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Area school districts are revving up for a new school year, and that includes filling out paperwork and picking up class schedules. High school schedules were available beginning Tuesday and will also be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the West Plains High School (WPHS) front office, students may pick up their schedules after returning filled out medication forms, a Chromebook care agreement, and may also turn in extras like parking permit applications. For more back-to-school events and activities in West Plains and area schools, turn to Pages A7-A8 of today's Quill. Here, Gabriel Martin picks up his schedule for the beginning of his senior year. He is the son of Quill Reporter Kimberly Langston and Ben and Cory Martin. Seated, from right, are WPHS secretaries Sharon Tuma and Cassie Wakefield and nurse Vanessa Doss.
Gearing up to go back to school
Patrol shares important back-to-school safety reminders
August has arrived and with it, the 2023-2024 school year. more
Fairview open house is Tuesday
Fairview Elementary School will host its open house for all grades from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. more
Bakersfield welcomes baker's dozen to faculty and staff
Bakersfield High School and Middle School students will have new leadership this year in Principal Stephanie Guffey and Assistant Principal Melissa Hayes. more
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