

The West Prairie Drama Club is ready to take the stage for “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating” — and you won’t want to miss it!
📅 Friday, February 20
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 WP Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria
🎟️ Get those reservations in — seats are filling up fast!
Enjoy a delicious dinner, lots of laughs, and free babysitting provided by our High School Girls Basketball Team (snacks included!).
Come out for a great night and support our amazing students! 👏✨

The West Prairie Cyclones take on the Lewistown Indians this evening, Thursday, February 12.
JV at 6:00 PM | Varsity at 7:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate our seniors and pack the stands with Cyclone pride. Be loud. Be proud. Be there.
Let’s show up and show out.
#WestPrairieProud
#CycloneNation


Senior Night is almost here, and Cyclone basketball is ready for a big crowd !
Girls Basketball vs. Lewistown
Thursday, February 12
JV at 6:00 PM | Varsity at 7:30 PM
Join us as we recognize our senior student-athletes and fill the gym with Cyclone pride. Be loud, be supportive, and help us make this a night they’ll remember.
Students: Don’t forget — the class with the highest combined attendance across both Senior Night games wins a PJ & Popcorn Day
Let’s show up strong, Cyclone Nation!
#WestPrairieProud
#CycloneNation


We hope you’ve cleared your calendar—Cyclone basketball is ready to put on a show.
Girls Basketball vs. Lewistown
Thursday, February 12
JV at 6:00 PM | Varsity at 7:30 PM
It's Senior Night, and we need a full house as we celebrate our senior student-athletes. Pack the stands, bring the energy, and support Cyclone basketball.
And remember, students: The class with the highest combined attendance across both Senior Night games will earn a PJ and Popcorn Day!
#WestPrairieProud
#CycloneNation

Come enjoy a fun Dinner Theater Night and help support these talented students of the West Prairie Drama Club as they present “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating.”
Your attendance helps our students shine on stage while building confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Plus, you’ll get a great meal, lots of laughs, and free babysitting!
📅 February 20 & 21 | ⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 WP Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria
We’d love to see our community come out and cheer on these amazing students! 🎬👏

West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Monday, February, 9th
Today’s Lunch: CHEESEBURGER, SWEET POTATO PUFFS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BREAKFAST PIZZA, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS, CORN/LETTUCE/SALSA
CHEESE/TOMATOES, FRUIT/MILK
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SE Athletic Boosters will be providing Casey’s pizza before the girls game at Southeastern tonight for all SE and WP students in attendance. Come down to Southeastern and join us as our WP / SE Cyclones take on Bushnell-Prairie City. JV/Varsity starting at 6:00pm.
Enjoy a warm drink from Latin America with your lunch on Tuesday! You're invited to spend your lunch hour with the West Prairie Spanish Club in the food lab. You don't have to be in Spanish class to attend.
First Robotics Meeting after school on Wednesday, February 11th at 3:15PM in Mr. Chatterton's room (Room 110). The meeting will be no longer than an hour. Anyone is invited so please share this with your friends. See you all soon!
Basketball Senior Night Class Challenge!
We’re celebrating our seniors and building class pride with a Senior Night attendance challenge. The class with the highest combined attendance across both Senior Night games will earn a PJ and Popcorn Day.
Girls Senior Night: Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. Lewistown
Come out, support our seniors, and represent your class in the stands!
Attention all current 8th-11th graders—please check your e-mail for a survey regarding the possibility of a new course addition. Your feedback from this survey would be greatly appreciated.
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.
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! 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:
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night (SENIOR 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!
🗓 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
February 6th Midterm of 3rd Quarter
February 12th Juniors’ Course Selection Forms Due
February 17th Sophomore and Freshmen Course Selection Forms Due
February 18th Accuplacer test for students needing it for dual credit @ 8:15 AM
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
February 23rd 8th Graders’ Course Section Forms Due
March 3rd Monmouth College Rep Visit (during both lunches)
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 Varsity Girls Basketball vs Bushnell Prairie City @ Augusta @ 6:00pm
Jr High Volleyball vs Bushnell Prairie City @ South Elementary @ 5:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 13th - SIP Early Out 12:30pm
February 16th - NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)
February 18th - Freshman Orientation 6:00pm

The WP / SE Cyclone Girls Basketball game on Monday, 2/9 will be played at Southeastern High School
📍 90 W Green St, Augusta, IL 62311
As part of our schools’ co-op agreement, this home game will be hosted at Southeastern.
Student Bonus:
The SE Athletic Boosters will be providing FREE Casey’s pizza before the girls game for all WP and SE students in attendance.
Come out and support the WP / SE Cyclones as they take on Bushnell-Prairie City!
JV at 6:00 PM | Varsity at 7:30 PM
Let’s pack the gym and show our Cyclone pride!
#CycloneNation
#WestPrairieProud

One of the best parts of West Prairie is what happens in the ordinary moments—when a student pushes through something hard, when a teacher makes a difference, when a team comes together, or when someone quietly chooses to grow.
Recently, we asked our students to share their own Cyclone Stories—real moments that made them feel proud, supported, challenged, or simply seen. These stories help us celebrate what’s going right, and they remind us that Cyclone Nation is built on more than events and achievements…it’s built on people.
Here’s one we want to share today:
My classmates and I just did a project, and I feel really proud of it. We all did equal parts of it, and I really feel like it is very good. My classmates did their work, I did my part, and we all found a way to help and make it shine. - Jake



Looking for a fun night out with great food, lots of laughs, and free babysitting? We’ve got you covered!
West Prairie Drama Club proudly presents
“Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating” — a one-act comedy packed with awkward dating rules, cringe-worthy moments, and hilariously disastrous results you won’t want to miss!
📅 Dates: February 20 & 21
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: West Prairie Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria
🚪 Please use the main entrance
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person
📞 Call Lisa Fentem at (309) 456-3750
📧 Email: fenteml@wp103.org
⚠️ Seats are limited — reserve soon!
👶 Babysitting Available!
• Provided in the gym by the girls basketball team
• Light snacks included
Enjoy dinner, comedy, and a worry-free night out — all while supporting our amazing Drama Club students 🎬✨
We hope you’ll join us for a fantastic evening of food, fun, and laughs!

The West Prairie Cyclones take on the Knoxville Blue Bullets this evening, Thursday, February 5.
JV at 6:00 PM | Varsity at 7:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate our seniors and pack the stands with Cyclone pride. Be loud. Be proud. Be there.
Let’s show up and show out.
#WestPrairieProud
#CycloneNation


One of the best parts of West Prairie is what happens in the ordinary moments—when a student pushes through something hard, when a teacher makes a difference, when a team comes together, or when someone quietly chooses to grow.
Recently, we asked our students to share their own Cyclone Stories—real moments that made them feel proud, supported, challenged, or simply seen. These stories help us celebrate what’s going right, and they remind us that Cyclone Nation is built on more than events and achievements…it’s built on people.
Here’s a couple we want to share today:
Mr. Benson is letting Landon and me work on motors in STEM class. I love mechanics! - Leland
I made a battery in science class! - Mykael
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation


One of the best parts of West Prairie is what happens in the ordinary moments—when a student pushes through something hard, when a teacher makes a difference, when a team comes together, or when someone quietly chooses to grow.
Recently, we asked our students to share their own Cyclone Stories—real moments that made them feel proud, supported, challenged, or simply seen. These stories help us celebrate what’s going right, and they remind us that Cyclone Nation is built on more than events and achievements…it’s built on people.
Here’s one we want to share today:
“I was in Mr. Okoh's class and I was working on an important paper, and I started losing confidence, but I remembered one of my coping skills "scribbling", and I took two deep breaths, and continued my work. This was an important moment for me because after the paper was graded I got an A on it. I did it!” - Nolan
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation

Daily Announcements
Tuesday, February, 3rd
Today’s Lunch: ROASTED CHICKEN BITES, POTATOES, BREAD STICK, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BISCUITS AND GRAVY, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: VEGETABLE SOUP, GRILLED CHEESE, FRUIT/MILK
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Art Club will be attending WIU’s First Wednesday event tomorrow from 7-9. Let Ms. DeGraaf know if you are interested in going and put your name on the sign-up sheet outside of her down. See the poster and information on Art Club’s Google Classroom.
First Robotics Meeting after school on Wednesday, February 4th at 3:15PM in Mr. Chatterton's room (Room 110). The meeting will be no longer than an hour. Anyone is invited so please share this with your friends. See you all soon!
Basketball Senior Night Class Challenge!
We’re celebrating our seniors and building class pride with a Senior Night attendance challenge. The class with the highest combined attendance across both Senior Night games will earn a PJ and Popcorn Day.
Boys Senior Night: Thursday, Feb. 5 vs. Knoxville
Girls Senior Night: Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. Lewistown
Come out, support our seniors, and represent your class in the stands!
Attention all current 8th-11th graders—please check your e-mail for a survey regarding the possibility of a new course addition. Your feedback from this survey would be greatly appreciated.
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:
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach Night (SENIOR 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!
🗓 February 5 – 👕 Jersey Night (SENIOR 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
February 6th Midterm of 3rd Quarter
February 12th Juniors’ Course Selection Forms Due
February 17th Sophomore and Freshmen Course Selection Forms Due
February 18th Accuplacer test for students needing it for dual credit @ 8:15 AM
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
February 23rd 8th Graders’ Course Section Forms Due
March 3rd Monmouth College Rep Visit (during both lunches)
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
(Check the scholarship spreadsheet)
Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet
https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jr High Scholastic Bowl practice is canceled today and optional practice Thursday 3:15 - 4:30pm
7th and 8th grade class officers need to meet in Ms. Davison's room for a meeting this Wednesday. Bring your lunch.
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Girls Basketball @ Camp Point Central @ 6:00pm
Jr High Volleyball vs Southeastern @ South Elementary @ 5:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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)

Are you ready for some Cyclone basketball?
On Thursday, February 5, the West Prairie Cyclones take on the Knoxville Blue Bullets.
JV tips off at 6:00 PM, followed by Varsity at 7:30 PM.
On Thursday, February 12, the WP / SE Cyclones take on Lewistown. JV tips off at 6:00 PM, followed by Varsity at 7:30 PM.
It’s Senior Night, and we want to pack the stands with Cyclone fans. Come out, be loud, and show we are #WestPrairieProud
And, students - make sure you show up in style and outnumber your classmates. The class with the highest combined attendance across both Senior Night games will earn a PJ and Popcorn Day!

