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West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, October, 16th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RICE, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CEREAL AND TOAST, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: PIZZA RIPPERS, CARROTS/GREEN BEANS, MARINARA SAUCE, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The October meeting of West Prairie's new Spanish Club will meet during both lunch hours today. Bring your lunch to room 108--you don't have to be in Spanish class to join!
-Science club will meet today after school in Mr. Chatterton's room. We will be going over activities for a science fair and discussing a field trip for the Spring. We should probably be done by 3:30. If you are unable to make it please talk to Mr. Chatterton.
-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 Cyclones with spirit to spare - do you have what it takes to be a Cyclone cheerleader? Come to the interest meeting on Tuesday 10/21 at 5pm in the Media Center.
-Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Sophomores will be going to the Spoon River College in Macomb to explore future career and educational pathways choices. The bus will leave at 9:45 and return at noon. You will eat during the second lunch period.
Seniors - check your email for more information about the Common App work session and FAFSA night taking place next week.
The 1st quarter ends tomorrow. Finish strong Cyclones!
Mark Your Calendars
October 21st Common App Senior Session (3:15 in Media Center)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to Remington Ford and Kate Beck for advancing to Cross Country State on Saturday.
ATTENTION Don’t get left behind!!! WorldStrides is offering families a $50.00 discount off the cost of the Washington DC trip! If you registered during the fall meetings or you get registered before October 10th, you will receive an additional $50.00 off! Don’t be left out! Deadline: OCTOBER 10th!!
JH Boys Basketball open gym is open to all 5th-8th grade boys interested in participating in basketball this season. Open Gym will include strength/conditioning workouts, skill development, & competitive training. An active sports physical must be on hand at the school, please check with the office to see if yours is current.
Reminder that Boys Basketball Camp for 1st–8th graders will run Oct. 13–17.
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball vs Illini West @ Carthage @ 6:00pm
Jr High Girls Basketball vs Central @ South Elementary @ 5:30pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 17th - End of 1st Qtr.
Oct. 22nd - FAFSA Night
Oct. 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 24th - No School
Oct. 24th - Parent/Teacher Conference
Daily Announcements
Thursday, October, 16th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RICE, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CEREAL AND TOAST, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: PIZZA RIPPERS, CARROTS/GREEN BEANS, MARINARA SAUCE, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The October meeting of West Prairie's new Spanish Club will meet during both lunch hours today. Bring your lunch to room 108--you don't have to be in Spanish class to join!
-Science club will meet today after school in Mr. Chatterton's room. We will be going over activities for a science fair and discussing a field trip for the Spring. We should probably be done by 3:30. If you are unable to make it please talk to Mr. Chatterton.
-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 Cyclones with spirit to spare - do you have what it takes to be a Cyclone cheerleader? Come to the interest meeting on Tuesday 10/21 at 5pm in the Media Center.
-Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Sophomores will be going to the Spoon River College in Macomb to explore future career and educational pathways choices. The bus will leave at 9:45 and return at noon. You will eat during the second lunch period.
Seniors - check your email for more information about the Common App work session and FAFSA night taking place next week.
The 1st quarter ends tomorrow. Finish strong Cyclones!
Mark Your Calendars
October 21st Common App Senior Session (3:15 in Media Center)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to Remington Ford and Kate Beck for advancing to Cross Country State on Saturday.
ATTENTION Don’t get left behind!!! WorldStrides is offering families a $50.00 discount off the cost of the Washington DC trip! If you registered during the fall meetings or you get registered before October 10th, you will receive an additional $50.00 off! Don’t be left out! Deadline: OCTOBER 10th!!
JH Boys Basketball open gym is open to all 5th-8th grade boys interested in participating in basketball this season. Open Gym will include strength/conditioning workouts, skill development, & competitive training. An active sports physical must be on hand at the school, please check with the office to see if yours is current.
Reminder that Boys Basketball Camp for 1st–8th graders will run Oct. 13–17.
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball vs Illini West @ Carthage @ 6:00pm
Jr High Girls Basketball vs Central @ South Elementary @ 5:30pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 17th - End of 1st Qtr.
Oct. 22nd - FAFSA Night
Oct. 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 24th - No School
Oct. 24th - Parent/Teacher Conference
Wednesday, October, 15th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: CHICKEN WRAP, PEAS, COTTAGE CHEESE, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: FRENCH TOAST STICKS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RICE, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The fan bus will leave from the Junior/Senior HS at 5:45pm.
Students who ride the fan bus will receive free admission to the game.
All students should plan to wear USA gear.
Please note: If you plan to ride the fan bus to the game but not home, you may only be signed out by your parent/guardian or emergency contact listed in Skyward. Names listed under your athletic registration as approved transportation contacts do not apply for fan bus sign-out.
-There will be an interest meeting for high school girls basketball today during lunch. Coach Bland will be here to discuss the upcoming season.
-High school Cyclones with spirit to spare - do you have what it takes to be a Cyclone cheerleader? Come to the interest meeting on Tuesday 10/21 at 5pm in the Media Center.
-The October meeting of West Prairie's new Spanish Club will meet during both lunch hours on Thursday, October 16. Bring your lunch to room 108--you don't have to be in Spanish class to join!
-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.
-Science club will meet Thursday after school in Mr. Chatterton's room. We will be going over activities for a science fair and discussing a field trip for the Spring. We should probably be done by 3:30. If you are unable to make it please talk to Mr. Chatterton.
-Mr. Beasley will be hosting an EF Tours Information Meeting to share how you can be part of an unforgettable journey to Italy, France, and Spain in Summer 2027.
Location: Media Center
Date: Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. We’ll go over trip details, educational and cultural highlights, and how to reserve your spot on this exciting adventure.
Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/46K09Pv
-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:
-Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Western Illinois University will be hosting a Law Enforcement & Justice Administration Public Safety Open House on October 22nd from 9:30a-1:30p. This event will highlight fingerprinting, polygraphs, crime scene investigation and much more! Today is the last day to sign up. Contact Mrs. Overstreet if you are interested.
Sophomores, this Friday October 17th, you will be going to the Spoon River College in Macomb to explore future career and educational pathways choices. The bus will leave at 9:45 and return at noon. You will eat during the second lunch period that day.
The 1st quarter ends Friday. Finish strong Cyclones!
Mark Your Calendars
October 17th 10th Grade Career Expo @ SRC
October 18th ACT National Testing Date (Registration closes 9/30)
October 21st Common App Senior Session (3:15 in Media Center)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to Remington Ford and Kate Beck for advancing to Cross Country State on Saturday.
A reminder that Boys Basketball Camp for 1st–8th graders will run Oct. 13–17.
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball @ Macomb @ 6:00pm
Jr High Girls Basketball vs Carthage @ South Elementary @ 5:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 17th - End of 1st Qtr.
Oct. 22nd - FAFSA Night
Oct. 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 24th - No School
Oct. 24th - Parent/Teacher Conference
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: CHICKEN WRAP, PEAS, COTTAGE CHEESE, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: FRENCH TOAST STICKS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RICE, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The fan bus will leave from the Junior/Senior HS at 5:45pm.
Students who ride the fan bus will receive free admission to the game.
All students should plan to wear USA gear.
Please note: If you plan to ride the fan bus to the game but not home, you may only be signed out by your parent/guardian or emergency contact listed in Skyward. Names listed under your athletic registration as approved transportation contacts do not apply for fan bus sign-out.
-There will be an interest meeting for high school girls basketball today during lunch. Coach Bland will be here to discuss the upcoming season.
-High school Cyclones with spirit to spare - do you have what it takes to be a Cyclone cheerleader? Come to the interest meeting on Tuesday 10/21 at 5pm in the Media Center.
-The October meeting of West Prairie's new Spanish Club will meet during both lunch hours on Thursday, October 16. Bring your lunch to room 108--you don't have to be in Spanish class to join!
-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.
-Science club will meet Thursday after school in Mr. Chatterton's room. We will be going over activities for a science fair and discussing a field trip for the Spring. We should probably be done by 3:30. If you are unable to make it please talk to Mr. Chatterton.
-Mr. Beasley will be hosting an EF Tours Information Meeting to share how you can be part of an unforgettable journey to Italy, France, and Spain in Summer 2027.
Location: Media Center
Date: Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. We’ll go over trip details, educational and cultural highlights, and how to reserve your spot on this exciting adventure.
Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/46K09Pv
-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:
-Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Western Illinois University will be hosting a Law Enforcement & Justice Administration Public Safety Open House on October 22nd from 9:30a-1:30p. This event will highlight fingerprinting, polygraphs, crime scene investigation and much more! Today is the last day to sign up. Contact Mrs. Overstreet if you are interested.
Sophomores, this Friday October 17th, you will be going to the Spoon River College in Macomb to explore future career and educational pathways choices. The bus will leave at 9:45 and return at noon. You will eat during the second lunch period that day.
The 1st quarter ends Friday. Finish strong Cyclones!
Mark Your Calendars
October 17th 10th Grade Career Expo @ SRC
October 18th ACT National Testing Date (Registration closes 9/30)
October 21st Common App Senior Session (3:15 in Media Center)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to Remington Ford and Kate Beck for advancing to Cross Country State on Saturday.
A reminder that Boys Basketball Camp for 1st–8th graders will run Oct. 13–17.
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball @ Macomb @ 6:00pm
Jr High Girls Basketball vs Carthage @ South Elementary @ 5:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 17th - End of 1st Qtr.
Oct. 22nd - FAFSA Night
Oct. 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 24th - No School
Oct. 24th - Parent/Teacher Conference
Literacy Awareness Week was a huge hit!
On Thursday, our students explored blackout poetry — a creative activity where they transformed pages of text into original poems by blacking out all but a few powerful words or phrases.
The result? Some truly moving and imaginative creations that captured their voices in unexpected ways.
We love seeing our Cyclones embrace reading and writing with such enthusiasm!
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
Mr. Rogers took math outdoors—literally bringing geometry to life. Students used similar triangles and proportional reasoning to determine the height of tall objects like the flagpole and light posts without climbing them. Students first measured their own height and shadow length, then measured the shadow length of the taller object. By setting up a proportion, they solved for the unknown height of the flagpole or light post. This hands-on activity gave students a clear, real-world example of how geometry and ratios are used to solve practical measurement problems—no ladder required!
Fan Bus Sign-Up for Volleyball vs. Macomb
If you’d like to ride the fan bus to support our Cyclones at the volleyball game vs. Macomb on Wednesday 10/15, be sure to sign up in the main office by 3:15 PM on Tuesday, October 14.
Students who ride the fan bus will receive free admission to the game.
The fan bus will leave from the Junior/Senior HS at 5:45pm.
All students should plan to wear West Prairie Cyclones gear. Let's pack the bus to pack the gym and show Macomb what kind of storm the Cyclones can bring!
Please note: If you plan to ride the fan bus to the game but not home, you may only be signed out by your parent/guardian or emergency contact listed in Skyward.
Names listed under your athletic registration as approved transportation contacts do not apply for fan bus sign-out.
If you’d like to ride the fan bus to support our Cyclones at the volleyball game vs. Macomb on Wednesday 10/15, be sure to sign up in the main office by 3:15 PM on Tuesday, October 14.
Students who ride the fan bus will receive free admission to the game.
The fan bus will leave from the Junior/Senior HS at 5:45pm.
All students should plan to wear West Prairie Cyclones gear. Let's pack the bus to pack the gym and show Macomb what kind of storm the Cyclones can bring!
Please note: If you plan to ride the fan bus to the game but not home, you may only be signed out by your parent/guardian or emergency contact listed in Skyward.
Names listed under your athletic registration as approved transportation contacts do not apply for fan bus sign-out.
Just a reminder: tonight's JV football game vs. BPC has been cancelled (Mon 10/13).
Literacy Awareness Week: Celebrating Stories!
On Wednesday, our Cyclones took time to celebrate the power of storytelling. Students wrote down their favorite stories and shared a quick reason why those stories have stuck with them — from childhood classics to the novels that changed their perspectives.
Each student added their “story sticker” to a collaborative poster, beautifully designed by Ms. DeGraaf, which now hangs proudly in our central hall.
It’s a colorful reminder that every reader has a story — and every story connects us.
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
Literacy Awareness Week Fun Continues!
Today’s activity — “Quote Match” — had our Cyclones reading, reminiscing, and racing to connect famous lines with the books they came from! Students loved spotting quotes they recognized from their past reads, and the energy in the room was electric.
One standout moment? When “Stay gold, Ponyboy” entered the lineup — our upperclassmen instantly lit up, sharing memories of reading The Outsiders back in 7th grade.
High engagement, big smiles, and a whole lot of book love — that’s what Literacy Awareness Week is all about!
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
Cyclone Readers Rock! A huge shoutout to all the students who crushed our September Reading Challenge!
You didn’t just meet the goal—you blew it away!
These reading Cyclones celebrated in true West Prairie style with pizza, milkshakes, and first dibs on our brand-new collection of award-winning Caudill and Lincoln books.
And now… it’s time to announce our next big adventure in reading! Illinois Teen Readers’ Choice Reading Challenge
Who: Any student in grades 7–12 who reads and conferences on at least 3 books from the Lincoln Award Nominee List and/or the Rebecca Caudill Award Nominee List.
When: October 2025 – February 15, 2026
Students who successfully meet this challenge will be invited to our exclusive West Prairie Voting Party for the Illinois Teen Readers’ Choice Awards! Let’s keep the pages turning, Cyclones — the next story could be your favorite yet!
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
Happy birthday to our Physical Education Teacher, Ian Conkling! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!
West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Wednesday, October, 1st
Today’s Lunch: TURKEY WRAP, CHIPS, RED/GREEN PEPPERS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CREAM CHEESE, BAGEL, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: PULLED PORK NACHOS, LETTUCE/CHEESE, SALSA/FIESTA BEANS, FRUIT/MILK
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Art Club will be going to WIU’s First Wednesday tonight 7-9. Please be sure to confirm your attendance with Ms. DeGraaf today and to check Google Classroom for any updates. Tomorrow, Art Club will be continuing working on the Homecoming parade posters from 3:05 to 4:30. Anyone is welcome to come help!
Cyclones, are you ready for Homecoming week? Right now, the Seniors have possession of the spirit stick, but the entire week is a competition, and any class has the potential to come away with a sweet victory and spirit stick possession!
Your class earns points for every class member who dresses up each day, attends Homecoming activities like window decorating, Powderpuff football, and shows up as a fan for home sports events.
Here's the plan for dress up days next week:
Wednesday - Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday - Quidditch Day (jerseys)
Friday - Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
So, get your Cyclone spirit going, and be ready to come out in full force as we celebrate Homecoming week!
West Prairie Homecoming 2025 - Weekly Outlook
Theme: Harry Potter
Wednesday, Oct 1
Dress Up: Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday, Oct 2
Dress Up: Quidditch Day (jerseys)
HS Volleyball (JV/V) - vs BPC - WPHS - 6:00pm
Friday, Oct 3
Dress Up: Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
High School Pep Rally - WPHS Gym - 8:15am
Iron Man Volleyball - WPHS Gym - 10am
Junior High Challenge - more details TBA
Homecoming Parade - 3:30pm lineup at Friendway Park; 4pm parade start
Varsity FB - vs Flanagan-Cornell - Sciota Football Field - 7:00 pm (Homecoming)
Saturday, Oct 4
Homecoming Dance - WPHS Gym - 7pm-9pm
Earning Class Points: Points awarded to each class based on the number of students who participate in the day’s activities. Updated point totals will be announced each day.
Dress-Up Days: a photo will be taken during lunch for each class, featuring students who embrace the day’s theme and dress up to show Cyclone spirit
-Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and in their locker not in their pocket.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sophomores who would like to ride the class float should email Mrs. Beckner to sign up.Also, don’t forget—we still need bags of candy to throw during the parade.
Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Mark Your Calendars
October 17th 10th Grade Career Expo @ SRC
October 18th ACT National Testing Date (Registration closes 9/30)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 7th 12:45-1:30 University of Illinois - Champaign
October 9th 11:15-12:40 Spoon River College
October 14th 11:15-12:40 Western Illinois University
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tonight’s JH girls basketball game, originally scheduled to take place at South Elementary, will now happen here at the Junior/Senior High. It’s “ blackout night” with tip off at 530pm.
ATTENTION Don’t get left behind!!! WorldStrides is offering families a $50.00 discount off the cost of the Washington DC trip! If you registered during the fall meetings or you get registered before October 10th, you will receive an additional $50.00 off! Don’t be left out! Deadline: OCTOBER 10th!!
JH Boys Basketball open gym is open to all 5th-8th grade boys interested in participating in basketball this season. Open Gym will include strength/conditioning workouts, skill development, & competitive training. An active sports physical must be on hand at the school, please check with the office to see if yours is current.
10/1 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/6 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/8 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/9 - 6-8 @WPHS
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
Jr High Girls Basketball vs Beardstown @ WP Jr/Sr High @ 5:30pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 3rd - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm
Oct. 4th - Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
Oct. 7th - Picture Retakes
Oct. 13th - No School
Oct. 17th - End of 1st Qtr.
Oct. 22nd - FAFSA Night
Oct. 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 24th - No School
Oct. 24th - Parent/Teacher Conference
Daily Announcements
Wednesday, October, 1st
Today’s Lunch: TURKEY WRAP, CHIPS, RED/GREEN PEPPERS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CREAM CHEESE, BAGEL, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: PULLED PORK NACHOS, LETTUCE/CHEESE, SALSA/FIESTA BEANS, FRUIT/MILK
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Art Club will be going to WIU’s First Wednesday tonight 7-9. Please be sure to confirm your attendance with Ms. DeGraaf today and to check Google Classroom for any updates. Tomorrow, Art Club will be continuing working on the Homecoming parade posters from 3:05 to 4:30. Anyone is welcome to come help!
Cyclones, are you ready for Homecoming week? Right now, the Seniors have possession of the spirit stick, but the entire week is a competition, and any class has the potential to come away with a sweet victory and spirit stick possession!
Your class earns points for every class member who dresses up each day, attends Homecoming activities like window decorating, Powderpuff football, and shows up as a fan for home sports events.
Here's the plan for dress up days next week:
Wednesday - Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday - Quidditch Day (jerseys)
Friday - Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
So, get your Cyclone spirit going, and be ready to come out in full force as we celebrate Homecoming week!
West Prairie Homecoming 2025 - Weekly Outlook
Theme: Harry Potter
Wednesday, Oct 1
Dress Up: Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday, Oct 2
Dress Up: Quidditch Day (jerseys)
HS Volleyball (JV/V) - vs BPC - WPHS - 6:00pm
Friday, Oct 3
Dress Up: Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
High School Pep Rally - WPHS Gym - 8:15am
Iron Man Volleyball - WPHS Gym - 10am
Junior High Challenge - more details TBA
Homecoming Parade - 3:30pm lineup at Friendway Park; 4pm parade start
Varsity FB - vs Flanagan-Cornell - Sciota Football Field - 7:00 pm (Homecoming)
Saturday, Oct 4
Homecoming Dance - WPHS Gym - 7pm-9pm
Earning Class Points: Points awarded to each class based on the number of students who participate in the day’s activities. Updated point totals will be announced each day.
Dress-Up Days: a photo will be taken during lunch for each class, featuring students who embrace the day’s theme and dress up to show Cyclone spirit
-Reminder - Students should keep their cell phones off and in their locker not in their pocket.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sophomores who would like to ride the class float should email Mrs. Beckner to sign up.Also, don’t forget—we still need bags of candy to throw during the parade.
Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Mark Your Calendars
October 17th 10th Grade Career Expo @ SRC
October 18th ACT National Testing Date (Registration closes 9/30)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 7th 12:45-1:30 University of Illinois - Champaign
October 9th 11:15-12:40 Spoon River College
October 14th 11:15-12:40 Western Illinois University
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tonight’s JH girls basketball game, originally scheduled to take place at South Elementary, will now happen here at the Junior/Senior High. It’s “ blackout night” with tip off at 530pm.
ATTENTION Don’t get left behind!!! WorldStrides is offering families a $50.00 discount off the cost of the Washington DC trip! If you registered during the fall meetings or you get registered before October 10th, you will receive an additional $50.00 off! Don’t be left out! Deadline: OCTOBER 10th!!
JH Boys Basketball open gym is open to all 5th-8th grade boys interested in participating in basketball this season. Open Gym will include strength/conditioning workouts, skill development, & competitive training. An active sports physical must be on hand at the school, please check with the office to see if yours is current.
10/1 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/6 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/8 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/9 - 6-8 @WPHS
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
Jr High Girls Basketball vs Beardstown @ WP Jr/Sr High @ 5:30pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 3rd - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm
Oct. 4th - Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
Oct. 7th - Picture Retakes
Oct. 13th - No School
Oct. 17th - End of 1st Qtr.
Oct. 22nd - FAFSA Night
Oct. 23rd - Parent/Teacher Conference
Oct. 24th - No School
Oct. 24th - Parent/Teacher Conference
Happy birthday to our Paraprofessional, Haley Davison! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!
👻🎃🕸️ October Breakfast & Lunch Menus are here! 🕷️🍎🥪
No tricks—just tasty treats all month long! 🍂
Check out what’s brewing in the cafeteria cauldron… 🧙♀️🍲
Which spooky snack or frightfully fun lunch are YOU most excited for? 🍕🦇🍔
No tricks—just tasty treats all month long! 🍂
Check out what’s brewing in the cafeteria cauldron… 🧙♀️🍲
Which spooky snack or frightfully fun lunch are YOU most excited for? 🍕🦇🍔
West Prairie Volleyball celebrated our amazing grandparents at Monday night’s game versus Unity! Grandparents are often our biggest fans—always cheering the loudest, supporting the hardest, and reminding us what true Cyclone pride looks like. Thank you for being there for our athletes on and off the court! #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
A huge thank you to the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office, David Burnham, and the Colchester Fire Department for spending time with our Drivers Ed class.
Students experienced the impact of impaired driving by wearing “fatal vision goggles,” participating in a field sobriety test, and navigating a driving course under the simulation. Hands-on lessons like this make a lasting impression—thank you for helping keep our Cyclones safe!
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
West Prairie Southeastern Cyclones JV Football brought the storm tonight, powering past the West Central Heat with a strong 20-8 victory!
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
Two medalists at WIU XC Invite!
Proud of our boys’ team for bringing home 4th overall—way to represent Cyclones!
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
Congrats to the West Prairie JV volleyball team, for winning the Cyclones JV Showcase, beating Illini West in the championship 25-16 and 25-23.
#CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud
West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Monday, September, 29th
Today’s Lunch: CHEESEBURGER, TOMATOES/PEAS, COTTAGE CHEESE, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BREAKFAST PIZZA, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: POPCORN CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, ROLL, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The Art Club meeting after school today is cancelled. Art Club meeting tomorrow, Tuesday the 30th, we will be working on making posters for the Homecoming parade.
Cyclones, are you ready for Homecoming week? Right now, the Seniors have possession of the spirit stick, but the entire week is a competition, and any class has the potential to come away with a sweet victory and spirit stick possession!
Your class earns points for every class member who dresses up each day, attends Homecoming activities like window decorating, Powderpuff football, and shows up as a fan for home sports events.
Here's the plan for dress up days next week:
Monday - Muggle Day (Pajamas)
Tuesday - Sorting Hat Day (Crazy Hats)
Wednesday - Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday - Quidditch Day (jerseys)
Friday - Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
So, get your Cyclone spirit going, and be ready to come out in full force as we celebrate Homecoming week!
West Prairie Homecoming 2025 - Weekly Outlook
Theme: Harry Potter
Monday, Sept 29
Dress Up: Muggle Day (Pajamas)
HS Volleyball (JV/V) - vs Unity - WPHS - 6:00pm
JV Football - vs West Central - Sciota Football Field - 6:00pm
Tuesday, Sept 30
Dress Up: Sorting Hat Day (Crazy Hats)
HS XC - PLC Meet - Macomb - Spring Lake - 4:00pm
Powderpuff Game - Sciota - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 1
Dress Up: Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday, Oct 2
Dress Up: Quidditch Day (jerseys)
HS Volleyball (JV/V) - vs BPC - WPHS - 6:00pm
Friday, Oct 3
Dress Up: Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
High School Pep Rally - WPHS Gym - 8:15am
Iron Man Volleyball - WPHS Gym - 10am
Junior High Challenge - more details TBA
Homecoming Parade - 3:30pm lineup at Friendway Park; 4pm parade start
Varsity FB - vs Flanagan-Cornell - Sciota Football Field - 7:00 pm (Homecoming)
Saturday, Oct 4
Homecoming Dance - WPHS Gym - 7pm-9pm
Earning Class Points: Points awarded to each class based on the number of students who participate in the day’s activities. Updated point totals will be announced each day.
Dress-Up Days: a photo will be taken during lunch for each class, featuring students who embrace the day’s theme and dress up to show Cyclone spirit
-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 in their locker not in their pocket.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Seniors - Tomorrow, September 30th is the last day to register for the October 18th ACT test. If you need assistance getting registered see Mrs. Overstreet.
Mark Your Calendars
October 17th 10th Grade Career Expo @ SRC
October 18th ACT National Testing Date (Registration closes 9/30)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 7th 12:45-1:30 University of Illinois - Champaign
October 9th 11:15-12:40 Spoon River College
October 14th 11:15-12:40 Western Illinois University
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JH Boys Basketball open gym is open to all 5th-8th grade boys interested in participating in basketball this season. Open Gym will include strength/conditioning workouts, skill development, & competitive training. An active sports physical must be on hand at the school, please check with the office to see if yours is current.
9/29 - 6-7:30 @SE
10/1 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/6 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/8 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/9 - 6-8 @WPHS
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball vs Unity @ West Prairie High School @ 6:00pm
HS JV Football vs West Central @ Sciota @ 6:00pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 3rd - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm
Oct. 4th - Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
Oct. 7th - Picture Retakes
Daily Announcements
Monday, September, 29th
Today’s Lunch: CHEESEBURGER, TOMATOES/PEAS, COTTAGE CHEESE, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BREAKFAST PIZZA, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: POPCORN CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, ROLL, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The Art Club meeting after school today is cancelled. Art Club meeting tomorrow, Tuesday the 30th, we will be working on making posters for the Homecoming parade.
Cyclones, are you ready for Homecoming week? Right now, the Seniors have possession of the spirit stick, but the entire week is a competition, and any class has the potential to come away with a sweet victory and spirit stick possession!
Your class earns points for every class member who dresses up each day, attends Homecoming activities like window decorating, Powderpuff football, and shows up as a fan for home sports events.
Here's the plan for dress up days next week:
Monday - Muggle Day (Pajamas)
Tuesday - Sorting Hat Day (Crazy Hats)
Wednesday - Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday - Quidditch Day (jerseys)
Friday - Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
So, get your Cyclone spirit going, and be ready to come out in full force as we celebrate Homecoming week!
West Prairie Homecoming 2025 - Weekly Outlook
Theme: Harry Potter
Monday, Sept 29
Dress Up: Muggle Day (Pajamas)
HS Volleyball (JV/V) - vs Unity - WPHS - 6:00pm
JV Football - vs West Central - Sciota Football Field - 6:00pm
Tuesday, Sept 30
Dress Up: Sorting Hat Day (Crazy Hats)
HS XC - PLC Meet - Macomb - Spring Lake - 4:00pm
Powderpuff Game - Sciota - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Oct 1
Dress Up: Weasley Wednesday (Twin day)
Thursday, Oct 2
Dress Up: Quidditch Day (jerseys)
HS Volleyball (JV/V) - vs BPC - WPHS - 6:00pm
Friday, Oct 3
Dress Up: Class Colors or Cyclone Gear
High School Pep Rally - WPHS Gym - 8:15am
Iron Man Volleyball - WPHS Gym - 10am
Junior High Challenge - more details TBA
Homecoming Parade - 3:30pm lineup at Friendway Park; 4pm parade start
Varsity FB - vs Flanagan-Cornell - Sciota Football Field - 7:00 pm (Homecoming)
Saturday, Oct 4
Homecoming Dance - WPHS Gym - 7pm-9pm
Earning Class Points: Points awarded to each class based on the number of students who participate in the day’s activities. Updated point totals will be announced each day.
Dress-Up Days: a photo will be taken during lunch for each class, featuring students who embrace the day’s theme and dress up to show Cyclone spirit
-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 in their locker not in their pocket.
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Attention Seniors:Please check your school email for the Veterans Day Participation message and respond as soon as possible.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Seniors - Tomorrow, September 30th is the last day to register for the October 18th ACT test. If you need assistance getting registered see Mrs. Overstreet.
Mark Your Calendars
October 17th 10th Grade Career Expo @ SRC
October 18th ACT National Testing Date (Registration closes 9/30)
October 22nd LEJA Public Safety Open House (Sign up by 10/13)
October 22nd FAFSA Night @ 6
October 23rd Manufacturing Day Event for 8th Grade @ SRC
College Representative Visits at WP
October 7th 12:45-1:30 University of Illinois - Champaign
October 9th 11:15-12:40 Spoon River College
October 14th 11:15-12:40 Western Illinois University
October 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JH Boys Basketball open gym is open to all 5th-8th grade boys interested in participating in basketball this season. Open Gym will include strength/conditioning workouts, skill development, & competitive training. An active sports physical must be on hand at the school, please check with the office to see if yours is current.
9/29 - 6-7:30 @SE
10/1 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/6 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/8 - 6-8 @WPHS
10/9 - 6-8 @WPHS
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball vs Unity @ West Prairie High School @ 6:00pm
HS JV Football vs West Central @ Sciota @ 6:00pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Oct. 3rd - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm
Oct. 4th - Homecoming Dance 7:00pm
Oct. 7th - Picture Retakes
