West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, September, 11th
Please Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
At this time we will take a moment of silence (10 seconds).
Today’s Lunch: CHICKEN ALFREDO, BROCCOLI, GARLIC STICK, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: CEREAL AND MUFFIN, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: FRENCH BREAD PIZZA, CARROTS/SALAD, FRUIT/MILK
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-The WP Class of '29 After Prom Committee will be selling lotus drinks THIS FRIDAY, September 12 at the Varsity football game in Sciota! Be sure to bring $5 to cool off with a lotus, support the class of '29 After Prom, and support the Cyclone football team!!
-It's time for the Staff Summer Reads Challenge!! If you think you know your teachers, make sure to stop by the Media Center to place your best guesses on what books they read over the summer. Grab a sheet off the desk and use the display on the bulletin board to fill it out. Put your guesses in the purple box when you are finished. The Challenge is open until Friday and there will be prizes for our winners!!
-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:
-The Tabletop Gaming Club will meet Tuesday after school until 4:00 in Mr. Chatterton's room. If you can't make it but would like to know more talk to Mr. Chatterton.
-The Science Club will meet Thursday after school in Mr. Chatterton's room until 3:30. All are welcome. If you can't make it or have any questions please see Mr. Chatterton.
-All Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are planning on participating in Iron Man and Powderpuff must sign up. There will be a sign up sheet on Mrs. Hepner's door. Please remember that there needs to be a minimum of 5 guys to be able to participate in Iron man and 8 girls to be able to participate in powderpuff. Please get signed up and help bring your class to a victory! Remember t-shirts are required for this event and order forms need to be in by this Friday! If you have any questions please let Mrs. Henry or Mrs. Hepner know.
-High School Students - The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 4. If you are seeking to bring a non-West Prairie student, you must submit the Guest Request form by Friday, September 26. Pick up a copy of the form in the front office.
-Homecoming T-shirts order forms are now in the office. Anyone who is participating in iron man and powderpuff will have to have a homecoming t-shirt. Any staff member or student may buy a homecoming shirt. All order forms along with money are due back in the office by this Friday, September 12, 2025. Be a part of the Wizarding World of West Prairie and get your shirt today!
-Class of 2028 After Prom/Senior Trip Fundraiser
The Class of 2028 After Prom/Senior Trip Committee will be selling The Cow Patty from September 3–23, 2025. All order forms should be turned in to Mrs. McGrew by September 23, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of the Class of 2028.
DETAILS FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
-The National Honor Society blood drive is one week from today. If you are 16 years or older and would like to sign up to help save a life please contact Mrs. Overstreet or a NHS member.
Seniors - check your school email for a message about retaking the ACT. The early registration deadline for the next test is tomorrow, September 12.
Juniors & Seniors - the Illinois Regional College Fair will be held next Monday, September 15, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the WIU Student Recreation Center, 1001 W University Drive, Macomb. Students should register through StriveScan to quickly and easily share their information with the schools attending. Check in with Mrs. Overstreet that night and earn an incentive from your English teachers!
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 23rd 5:00-7:00 (during PT Conferences) Carl Sandburg College
October 30th 11:15-12:40 Monmouth College
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Your West Prairie Jr High baseball team will be playing their first game of regionals today in Monmouth versus ICS. There was a shipment delay in the bobbleheads. So, in exchange, the first 20 students at the game will receive autographed baseballs. Please bring your own baseball and pen.
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball vs South Fulton @ Astoria @ 6:00pm
Jr High Baseball Regionals vs ICS @ Monmouth @ 4:30pm
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
Sept 12: Home Football Grilling
Sept 16: WP FFA Family Fun Night (JH/HS)
Sept 17: Section 11 Forestry CDE (JH/HS)
Sept 18: National #TeachAg Day Celebration
Sept 19: JWCC Livestock Judging (JH/HS)
Sept 23: Section 11 Ag Sales CDE (HS)
Sept 27: State Forestry CDE (JH/HS)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sept. 19th - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm
Oct. 3rd - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm
Oct. 4th - Homecoming Dance 7:00pm