West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Friday, November, 7th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: PIZZA, BROCCOLI/SALAD, COOKIE, FRUIT/MILK
Monday’s Breakfast: DONUT, FRUIT/MILK
Monday’s Lunch: CHICKEN SANDWICH, CORN, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Riverman Hockey Game Incentive Update!
The class with the fewest tardies and unexcused absences will win a trip to the Peoria Riverman hockey game on Thursday, December 18!
Mrs. Thompson has crunched the numbers in Skyward, and the class currently in the lead—with 8 tardies and 4 unexcused absences—is…..drumroll please... 7th grade!
Keep showing up on time, Cyclones, and stay tuned for next week’s leaderboard update!
-The Tabletop Club will meet in Mr. Chatterton's room on Tuesday the 11th to play some games. If you're interested we'll start immediately after school in Mr. Chatterton's room and go to about 5:00. If you have any questions talk to Mr. Chatterton or one of the club members.
-Members of the WIU Latin Dance Team will offer a salsa-dancing class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the West Prairie High School gym. The Spanish Club is hosting the event, which is open to West Prairie students, family members, and friends. Admission is free, but the Spanish Club will be accepting voluntary donations.
E-sports will meet today from 3:10-4:30. If anyone is interested, please sign up in Mr. Okoh's room.
Hey Cyclones! Listen up, Veterans Day is next Tuesday and we need your help. If you have a veteran or active duty military in your family and want to honor them - sign up to get a locker sign on your locker. Check out the giant red, white and blue poster in the front hallway.
-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:
Attention Students:
Final Exams for first semester will take place December 17, 18, and 19.
All high school courses will have a final exam. However, students may qualify to exempt up to three finals — with only one exemption allowed in a core class — if the following criteria are met:
Final Exam Exemption Requirements
To qualify, students must have:
4 or fewer excused absences (non-medical, including mental health days)
NO unexcused absences
5 or fewer tardies
5 or fewer discipline referrals
An 85% or higher in the course you want to exempt
NO grades lower than 70% in any course
Final exemption lists will be reviewed and approved by the Principal.
A running list of students who currently meet the exemption criteria will be available soon.
Students: Now is a great time to review your attendance in Skyward and make sure it is accurate. Stay on track and finish the semester strong!
-The Class of 2028 is selling Larry A’s Pizza coupons! Find a sophomore today and get your pizzas ordered!
This fundraiser is also a competition — the top-selling male and female students will each win a Full Scoop gift card!
Our current top sellers are Josie Hodges and Douglas Lovell — great job, you two! Keep up the awesome work
-Attention Class of 2029
The Cow Patty fundraiser starts today, 11/4, and runs through Mon, 11/24. Forms can be picked up and returned to the HS office.
-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, today is the last day to get the early registration price for the December 13th ACT if you plan to retake it.
Junior High Trimester ends today. Students will rotate to their next trimester class on Monday.
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors - please check your email to sign up for the NHS Blood Drive. This is a great community service opportunity!
Mark Your Calendars
November 19th CEO Recruitment Day Presentation for Sophomores & Juniors
November 21st NHS Blood Drive
November 24th Last day to register for the 12/13 ACT
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
November 12th Elks Most Valuable Student Contest (Elks affiliation not required)
November 24th National Honor Society Scholarship
December 1st Hagan Scholarship
December 18th Equitable Excellence Scholarship
December 31st Illinois Electric Cooperative Memorial Scholarship Program
Link to Scholarship Spreadsheet
https://wphs.wp103.org/o/wphs/page/directorofstudentservices
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 14th - Meet the Cyclones
November 26th-28th - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
December 10th - Jr/Sr Music Concert 7:00pm
December 22- Jan.2 - No School (Winter Break)
January 5th - No School (Teacher Institute)