Cyclone Stories | Student Voices Matter
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
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
Happy birthday to our Science Teacher, Caleb Hall! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!
Happy birthday to our Band/Chorus Teacher, Angella Fentem! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!
🎭🍽️ Dinner Theater Date Night! 🍽️🎭
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!
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!
Boys Basketball Senior Night is TONIGHT. Are you ready, Cyclone Nation?!
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
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
Cyclone Stories | Student Voices Matter
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 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
Cyclone Stories | Student Voices Matter
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
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
West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
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)
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!
Senior Night is coming to Cyclone Nation!
Join us as we recognize and celebrate our West Prairie seniors during two special nights of basketball action.
Boys Basketball Senior Night
February 5 vs. Knoxville
7:30 PM
Girls Basketball Senior Night
February 12 vs. Lewistown
7:30 PM
WP Jr/Sr High School Gym
600 S. Hun St., Colchester
Come out, fill the gym, and help us honor the hard work, commitment, and memories these seniors have given to West Prairie.
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation
Join us as we recognize and celebrate our West Prairie seniors during two special nights of basketball action.
Boys Basketball Senior Night
February 5 vs. Knoxville
7:30 PM
Girls Basketball Senior Night
February 12 vs. Lewistown
7:30 PM
WP Jr/Sr High School Gym
600 S. Hun St., Colchester
Come out, fill the gym, and help us honor the hard work, commitment, and memories these seniors have given to West Prairie.
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation
Student Spotlight: Tim’s All-State Experience
Tim recently represented our school at the Illinois All-State Honors Chorus, spending two and a half days in Peoria immersed in rehearsals, college fairs, seminars, and peer performances before taking the stage for the final concert.
Tim was selected as second-chair Bass I in District Four, earning a spot among the top singers in the state. Only the top three students in each vocal section are invited to perform in the Honors Chorus—an incredible accomplishment.
When asked what stood out most, Tim didn’t talk about scores or rankings. He talked about the people and the power of music. During their final performance, the director stopped conducting and let the choir lead one another through an emotional piece. Nearly everyone—singers included—was moved to tears.
“It was really powerful,” Tim shared. “Music is important to everybody.”
Moments like these remind us why arts education matters—not just for excellence, but for connection, expression, and shared humanity.
We’re proud of you, Tim!
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation
Tim recently represented our school at the Illinois All-State Honors Chorus, spending two and a half days in Peoria immersed in rehearsals, college fairs, seminars, and peer performances before taking the stage for the final concert.
Tim was selected as second-chair Bass I in District Four, earning a spot among the top singers in the state. Only the top three students in each vocal section are invited to perform in the Honors Chorus—an incredible accomplishment.
When asked what stood out most, Tim didn’t talk about scores or rankings. He talked about the people and the power of music. During their final performance, the director stopped conducting and let the choir lead one another through an emotional piece. Nearly everyone—singers included—was moved to tears.
“It was really powerful,” Tim shared. “Music is important to everybody.”
Moments like these remind us why arts education matters—not just for excellence, but for connection, expression, and shared humanity.
We’re proud of you, Tim!
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation
📣 Mini Cyclone Cheer Camp Update 📣
Due to a high number of our registered campers currently out sick, we have made the decision to postpone Mini Cyclone Cheer Camp so that everyone has the opportunity to participate, feel their best, and fully enjoy the experience.
We know schedule changes can be inconvenient, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we take this precaution to create the most fun and positive camp possible 🤍🖤
📅 New Camp Date: Saturday, February 7
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
🎉 Performance Update:
Mini Cyclone Cheerleaders will perform on Tuesday, February 10, during Varsity Boys Basketball halftime.
Participants should arrive no later than 6:45 PM and will review their routine during the second half of the JV game before performing at Varsity halftime.
Thank you for your flexibility and support — we can’t wait to see everyone healthy, confident, and ready to cheer! 📣✨
Due to a high number of our registered campers currently out sick, we have made the decision to postpone Mini Cyclone Cheer Camp so that everyone has the opportunity to participate, feel their best, and fully enjoy the experience.
We know schedule changes can be inconvenient, and we truly appreciate your understanding as we take this precaution to create the most fun and positive camp possible 🤍🖤
📅 New Camp Date: Saturday, February 7
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
🎉 Performance Update:
Mini Cyclone Cheerleaders will perform on Tuesday, February 10, during Varsity Boys Basketball halftime.
Participants should arrive no later than 6:45 PM and will review their routine during the second half of the JV game before performing at Varsity halftime.
Thank you for your flexibility and support — we can’t wait to see everyone healthy, confident, and ready to cheer! 📣✨
The West Prairie National Honor Society would like to encourage you to sign up to donate blood on Friday, February 20th from 10:30-1:30 in the high school media center. One hour of your time can help save a life!
Please use this web address to sign up:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/140993
Notes for Interested Students:
*Donors must be at least 16 years old. If you are 16 but not yet 17 years old, you must turn in a parent permission form. (Mrs. Overstreet has them.)
*Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds to be eligible to donate.
*Students cannot donate during any classes that they are failing.
Unleash your potential Cyclone Nation! Let's save lives!
Please use this web address to sign up:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/140993
Notes for Interested Students:
*Donors must be at least 16 years old. If you are 16 but not yet 17 years old, you must turn in a parent permission form. (Mrs. Overstreet has them.)
*Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds to be eligible to donate.
*Students cannot donate during any classes that they are failing.
Unleash your potential Cyclone Nation! Let's save lives!
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HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hey Sophomores!
Check out the sign up sheet for the Class of 2028 After Prom Music Trivia fundraiser on January 31. We need 20 volunteers to work shifts scoring trivia sheets, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and assisting at the food table. See Mrs. McGrew if you have any questions.
🎉 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:
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach 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
🗓 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:
Jr High 7th Grade Volleyball @ Quincy Tournament @ 9:00am, Saturday, Jan. 31st
WP FFA Announcements
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)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hey Sophomores!
Check out the sign up sheet for the Class of 2028 After Prom Music Trivia fundraiser on January 31. We need 20 volunteers to work shifts scoring trivia sheets, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and assisting at the food table. See Mrs. McGrew if you have any questions.
🎉 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:
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach 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
🗓 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:
Jr High 7th Grade Volleyball @ Quincy Tournament @ 9:00am, Saturday, Jan. 31st
WP FFA Announcements
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)
West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Friday, January, 30th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: FRENCH BREAD, BROCCOLI, FRUIT/MILK
Monday’s Breakfast: CINNAMON ROLL, FRUIT/MILK
Monday’s Lunch: TENDERLOIN, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the FFA members that competed in the Section 11 Vet Science CDE yesterday. Emmalynn Wilson was 3rd overall and Cashton Shipman was 9th overall. The team finished 4th out of 12 team and there were 103 total participants. Way to go - we are proud of you!
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!
E-sports today from 3:10-5 in Mr. Okoh's room
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.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.
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.
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Friday, January, 30th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: FRENCH BREAD, BROCCOLI, FRUIT/MILK
Monday’s Breakfast: CINNAMON ROLL, FRUIT/MILK
Monday’s Lunch: TENDERLOIN, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to the FFA members that competed in the Section 11 Vet Science CDE yesterday. Emmalynn Wilson was 3rd overall and Cashton Shipman was 9th overall. The team finished 4th out of 12 team and there were 103 total participants. Way to go - we are proud of you!
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!
E-sports today from 3:10-5 in Mr. Okoh's room
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.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.
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.
Happy birthday to our Food Service, Laci Kindhart! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!
📣 Important Update for Our Mini Cyclone Cheerleaders & Families! 📣
We have a small update to share regarding the Mini Cyclone Cheer Camp Gametime Performance. Please note that the scheduled camp date and times have NOT changed.
✨ Updated Performance Details:
🗓 Thursday, 02/05
🏀 JV Halftime
📍 West Prairie High School
If your camper plans to participate in the halftime performance, please be sure they arrive at West Prairie High School by 5:45 PM. Our cheerleaders will give them a refresher on the camp material and make sure everyone feels confident and ready to perform! 💙📣
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. We can’t wait to see our Mini Cyclones show off everything they’ve learned! 🌪️✨
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HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hey Sophomores!
Check out the sign up sheet for the Class of 2028 After Prom Music Trivia fundraiser on January 31. We need 20 volunteers to work shifts scoring trivia sheets, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and assisting at the food table. See Mrs. McGrew if you have any questions.
🎉 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:
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach 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
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
The dual credit information night is tonight. Linda Thomas with Carl Sandburg College will be presenting at 6 PM in the cafeteria. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who would like to learn more about what is going to be offered should plan to attend.
The forms requesting to apply to the WP National Honors Society are due today.
Seniors should report to the media center with their Chromebooks during homeroom time today.
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:
WP FFA Announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm
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)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hey Sophomores!
Check out the sign up sheet for the Class of 2028 After Prom Music Trivia fundraiser on January 31. We need 20 volunteers to work shifts scoring trivia sheets, selling 50/50 raffle tickets and assisting at the food table. See Mrs. McGrew if you have any questions.
🎉 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:
Jan. 31 — Pajama Night
Feb. 9 — Senior Citizen Night
Feb. 12 — Hawaiian/Beach 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
🗓 February 10 – 🕶️ FBI Night
Show up. Dress up. Bring the energy. Let’s pack the gym! 💪🔥
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
The dual credit information night is tonight. Linda Thomas with Carl Sandburg College will be presenting at 6 PM in the cafeteria. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who would like to learn more about what is going to be offered should plan to attend.
The forms requesting to apply to the WP National Honors Society are due today.
Seniors should report to the media center with their Chromebooks during homeroom time today.
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:
WP FFA Announcements
UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 28th - Dual Credit Info Night 6:00pm
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)
West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Wednesday, January, 28th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: CORN DOG, MAC AND CHEESE, PEAS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: SCRAMBLED EGGS, TOAST, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: TACO SOUP, FRITOS, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
E-sports this Friday from 3:10-5 in Mr. Okoh's room
Senior Night basketball is coming up at West Prairie, so mark your calendars. Boys Basketball Senior Night is Thursday, February 5, against Knoxville at 7:30. Girls Basketball Senior Night is Thursday, February 12, against Lewistown at 7:30. Come out, support the Cyclones, and help us recognize our senior athletes.
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.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.
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.
Daily Announcements (1 of 2)
Wednesday, January, 28th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: CORN DOG, MAC AND CHEESE, PEAS, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: SCRAMBLED EGGS, TOAST, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: TACO SOUP, FRITOS, CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
E-sports this Friday from 3:10-5 in Mr. Okoh's room
Senior Night basketball is coming up at West Prairie, so mark your calendars. Boys Basketball Senior Night is Thursday, February 5, against Knoxville at 7:30. Girls Basketball Senior Night is Thursday, February 12, against Lewistown at 7:30. Come out, support the Cyclones, and help us recognize our senior athletes.
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.
Winter Weather Reminder
As we head into winter, here’s what to expect if school is canceled:
E-Learning Days: If we know the night before or the weather is too dangerous to be outside, we’ll likely use an E-Learning Day.
E-Learning Day Schedule:
Students in grades 5–12 will follow the SIP schedule from 8:00–12:30.
Teachers will post their Google Meet link at 8:00 AM in Classroom. Teachers will take attendance for each class and students are expected to be present and engaged. E-learning days are considered to be a school day, so we don't have to make these up. As such, we will all treat these days like a regular learning opportunity, just as we would if we were in the building.
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.
Recently, we asked students and staff to describe the current culture at West Prairie Junior Senior High in a few words.
Here’s what they said.
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation
Here’s what they said.
#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation
