West Prairie Jr/Sr High School
Daily Announcements
Tuesday, August 25th
Today’s Lunch: POPCORN CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: BISCUITS/GRAVY, FRUIT/MILK
Tomorrow’s Lunch: HAM SANDWICH, CHIPS/CARROTS, FRUIT/MILK
Stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and then a moment of silence.
THE CYCLONE CODE: JUST LOOK UP!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HOMEcoming is Coming!
It’s almost time to SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT because HOMECOMING is just around the corner!
That means it’s time to get your Homecoming T-Shirt ordered!
REMINDER: All participants in IRON MAN and POWDERPUFF are REQUIRED to have a Homecoming T-Shirt!
Order Forms: Available outside the Office in the Hanging Organizer
Money & Completed Order Form: MUST be turned in by
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Don’t wait! Get your order form, turn in your money, and get ready to REP YOUR SCHOOL & SHOW YOUR HOMECOMING SPIRIT!
LET’S MAKE THIS HOMECOMING ONE TO REMEMBER!
The high school volleyball team has their season opener at home tonight against Monmouth United! Join us at 6:00 for the JV match with the varsity to follow.
The Crank Zone theme tonight is neon! Come ready to cheer on your lady Cyclones! Be loud, be WP Proud!
Interested in joining cheerleading? Open gyms will be held Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 from 5:30–7:30 PM in the High School Gym. Cheer tryouts will be Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the South Elementary Gym. If you are participating in a fall sport and are unable to participate in tryouts, please let Coach Hicks know. Reach out to Coach Hicks at hickss@wp103.org for more information.
Details from the Director of Student Services
STAR testing will take place today and Thursday this week.
Homework Help begins today at 3:15 in the Library.
National Honor Society Members - Please check your email regarding our first meeting tomorrow at 11:30.
The only schedule changes that will be considered at this point must meet the criteria on page
21 of the student handbook.
Mark Your Calendars
Sept 9 Monmouth College Rep - during lunches
Sept 11 NHS Blood Drive
Sept 17 University of IL - Champaign Rep (by appointment)
Sept 29 Western Illinois University Rep - during lunches
JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
WP FFA Weekly Announcements
August 24 - August 29, 2026
***Don’t forget to check the wall by the Ag Rooms for upcoming event sign up sheets.
***Membership forms have been handed out in ag classes. If you aren’t in an ag class this semester, see Mr. DeCounter for a form.
***Get prepared for your favorite CDE by utilizing the resources on the WP CDE Resource Hub
***Have you joined the West Prairie FFA Band group? Band is a free app (similar to Remind) and you can join via this link or QR code!
Tuesday, August 25
Forestry practice, 3:10 - 4:00 pm, Room 149 (JH/HS)
Study Flashcards: HERE
Forestry CDE Google Classroom
Wednesday, August 26
B-PC FFA Alumni Show & Sale, Bushnell West Park (JH/HS limited)
Weigh in 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Show begins at 2:30 pm, sale begins at 4:30 pm
Thursday, August 27
Forestry practice, 3:10 - 4:00 pm, Room 149 (JH/HS)
Friday, August 28
None
Saturday, August 29
None
ACTIVITIES TODAY:
HS Volleyball vs United @ 6:00pm
Jr High Baseball vs LaHarpe @ Friendway @ 4:30pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 27th - Pictures
September 4th - SIP early dismissal 12:30pm