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Bakersfield School is the recipient of a Samsung technology prize package valued at $12,000, including Samsung Galaxy Book and a Galaxy Z Flip to use in the production of a video to promote its S.T.E.M. project, "Tactile Astronomy." The school is one of 50 state winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition for students’ "Tactile Astronomy" project, and will advance to a national finalist competition with a chance to win a top prize of $100,000. From left are seventh grade project team members Micaela Williams, Allie Hollingshad, Natalie Durham and Ysabella Tello, and their instructor Jodi Burns.
Bakersfield School named state winner in Samsung STEM contest
Bakersfield School has been named one of 50 state winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, and received a Samsung technology package valued at $12,000, including a Samsung Galaxy Book and a Galaxy Z Flip to use for the production of a three-minute pitch video. The video must demonstrate how S.T.E.M. is being applied to address the community issue outlined in the student team's activity plans. more
Schools announce closures ahead of sleet, freezing rain
Mtn. View-Birch Tree Liberty and West Plains schools have announced no classes will be held Tuesday due to forecast icy weather. Head Start programs in both cities, plus in Licking, will also be closed. more
Crockett Oaks III, associate vice chancellor for business and support services at Missouri State University-West Plains, received the Staff Excellence in Community Engagement Award from MSU during the annual Staff Service Awards Luncheon Jan. 8 at the Springfield campus. The award, given annually, recognizes honorees for their service to the community through volunteer work with charitable, nonprofit, religious or similar organizations. Each receives a personalized plaque from the university and a $1,500 cash award from the Missouri State Foundation. From left: MSU Director of Human Resources Scot Scobee, Oaks, MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster and MSU System President Biff Williams.
Oaks recognized with Staff Excellence award
Teacher wages set by new Mo. law put strain on R-7 budget
A highlight of the first West Plains R-7 School Board meeting of the year included an announcement that no new candidates filed for the upcoming school board election, so member Sam Riggs and President Cindy Tyree will retain their seats for another three years, their set to expire in April. more
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Sheriff Roberts responds to SRO petition
A group including parents of South Fork Elementary students is protesting the transfer of Howell County deputy and Student Resource Officer Shannon Sisney from his post at South Fork which he has held for about three years, and an online petition posted on change.org signed by about 475 individuals as of Friday morning. more
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MSU-WP receives TRIM Grant from MDC
Missouri State University-West Plains recently received an $8,500 grant from the Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (T.R.I.M.) Program offered by the Missouri Department of Conservation. more
Biff Bird, left, systems database analyst at Missouri State University-West Plains received the Staff Excellence in University Service award from MSU during the annual Staff Service Awards Luncheon Jan. 8 at the Springfield campus. The award, given annually, recognizes employees who strive to do their jobs well on a daily basis, who go above and beyond the call of duty in a special situation, and who have contributed in a significant way to the success of the university. Recipients receive a $1,500 cash award from the university and a plaque. Bird receives his award above from MSU System President Biff Williams.
Biff Bird recognized for excellence in service
MSU-WP Calendar of Events
Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains, 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
Jordyn Sigman
2023 West Plains grad joins CFO’s Ozarks Teacher Corps
Jordyn Sigman, a 2023 graduate of West Plains High School, has joined the Ozarks Teacher Corps, a special scholarship program managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to recruit teachers for rural school districts. more
Dr. Josh Wilson
Dr. Josh Wilson appointed president of Ozarka College
The Ozarka College Board of Trustees recently announced its selection of Dr. Josh Wilson, vice president of advancement at Ozarka in Melbourne, Ark., as the next president of the college. more
From left: Hilburn-Vaini McDonald’s Supervisor Michael McBride, McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award winner Haley Falterman from West Plains Elementary, and Porter Waggoner McDonald’s General Manager Kayla Butler.
WPE teacher recognized as 2024 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator
West Plains Elementary teacher Haley Falterman was recently celebrated for being selected as a 2024 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator. Porter Waggoner McDonald’s General Manager Kayla Butler and Hilburn-Vaini McDonald’s Supervisor Michael McBride visited the school to present Falterman with the award and a $100 gift card. more
Jane Ward, instructor of childhood education and family studies with Missouri State University’s Outreach program in West Plains, teaches a class on Foundations of Literacy Instruction to a new crop of students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary degree (BSEd) at the Missouri State University-West Plains campus. The Teacher Education Completion Program, through which the BSEd is offered, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this fall.
Teacher Education Completion Program celebrates 25 years at MSU-WP 
Twenty-five years ago, Missouri State University began offering the Teacher Education Completion Program at Missouri State University-West Plains, giving area residents who wanted to become elementary teachers a local pathway to achieve their dream.  more
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A presentation was given at the Oct. 15 West Plains R-7 School Board meeting by the instructor Dr. Janet Brewer, left, and students who enrolled in the recently reinstated driver's education class. The class was offered during summer school, and had so many students who wanted to enroll, an additional two weeks was added to accommodate them. The students, Wyatt Battreal, center left, and William LaChance, center right, talked about what they learned and Brewer reminded school board members of the importance of giving first-time drivers real-life experience and confidence, plus the positive impact that can have on driver safety. Part of the curriculum included long-distance highway driving to Springfield, Ava and Elephant Rocks State Park in Iron County. Students also learned basic vehicle maintenance skills like changing tires and checking fluids, and what to do if pulled over by law enforcement. With Brewer and the students is school Principal Ryan Smith.
R-7 School Board announces filing dates for 2025 election
Members of the West Plains R-7 School Board recently met for their regular monthly session last week and had a full agenda, including discussions of the spring election, school bus bids and the salaries offered to some staff members. more
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West Plains R-7 School District officials extend their congratulations to the 2024-2025 National Honor Society officers of West Plains High School President Jack Rutledge is carried by, from left, Vice President Avani Sahoo, Secretary Hadley Ball and Historian Allie Dawson. The students were elected by their NHS peers and, according to district Communications Director Lana Snodgras, “will be wonderful examples of servant leadership in our program this year.”
WPHS National Honor Society officers named
Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, who introduced new MSU System President Biff Williams, gave an overview of the West Plains campus performance last week during the annual state of the university presentation. Highlights included enrollment numbers, degree program completion, programs and activities, and additions to the campus.
MSU-WP full-time enrollment at a five-year high, says chancellor
During his yearly State of the University address, Missouri State University-West Plains Chancellor Dennis Lancaster provided an overview of enrollment and degree success, recent program and facilities expansions, and some thoughts about future recruitment and retention. more
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More than 1,900 students enrolled this fall at MSU-WP
A total of 1,942 students are enrolled this fall at Missouri State University-West Plains, according to official enrollment statistics for the 2024 fall semester released today. more
Student Ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year at Missouri State University-West Plains have been selected. Ambassadors represent the campus to prospective students at community and university events and assist the admissions office with recruitment efforts. To become an Ambassador, students must apply through the MSU-WP Scholarship Handbook and undergo an interview. They are selected based on strong academic background, community service and involvement. Front row, from left: admissions counselor Donna Monticelli, admissions representative Callie Harmon, assistant director Erica Puckett and director Melissa Jett; Vice Chancellor for Student Services Dr. Angela Totty; and admissions counselor Douglas Cooley. Second row: Ambassadors Raigan Denton, West Plains; Kennedy Eckley, Vienna; and Kailyn Burton, Winona. Third row: Gisella Hendricks, Koshkonong; Anna Stulce, Republic; and Melissa McAfee, Mtn. View. Fourth row: Marissa Ayers, Gatewood; Jayanna Draper, Plato; Reese Morrison, Willow Springs. Fifth row: Destany Murray, Plato; Makenna Locke, West Plains; Michaela Grannemann, Hermann. Sixth row: Abby Mulnik, Branson; Aubrey Hull, Bloomfield; Brylee Bonham, West Plains. Seventh row: Corwin Mullins, Thayer; Tommy DeCent, West Plains; Marshall Breedlove, Plato. Back row: Griffin Willison, Thayer; Heath Johnson, West Plains; and Jack Willison, Thayer. Lydia Davis, Mtn. View, and Lizzie Schroeder, Ava, also are Ambassadors.
MSU-WP Student Ambassadors named
The Workforce Development and Community Education Department at Missouri State University-West Plains is led by director Trevor Cressman and assistant director Laura Underhill.
MSU-WP’s workforce development office transitions focus to non-credit training programs
Since its opening, the Office of Workforce Development at Missouri State University-West Plains has provided a variety of training opportunities for area residents, including non-credit and for-credit programs. more
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
Howell Valley School fifth grader Camden Pond looks through one of the school’s new microscopes, acquired for the science lab with funds from the Parent Teacher Organization, matching a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Coover Charitable Foundation. The grant was used to purchase a high-powered microscope and a stereoscope. Watching Pond are his classmates, from left, Gabe Richison, Anna Mahktany and Amelia Lamberson.
Howell Valley science lab bolstered with new microscopes
Howell Valley School has received a generous grant of $2,621 from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in collaboration with the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust. The funding was used to enhance the school’s science lab with the purchase of a high-powered microscope and a stereoscope. more
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