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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
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
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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