Thinking about joining a team this fall? The West Prairie / Southeastern Cyclone Football Team is calling your name! 8-man football is fast-paced, high-energy, and packed with action. Whether you’ve played before or are brand new to the game, there’s a place for you here. No experience? No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. This is your chance to be part of a winning tradition, build lifelong friendships, and shine under the Friday night lights. Don’t sit on the sidelines—get involved, push yourself, and be part of something bigger. Reach out to Coach McCormick (McCormickJ@wp103.org) for more info. Let’s go, Cyclones! #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud

West Prairie Junior High Cross Country is off and running—literally! Looking for a sport that builds endurance, confidence, and lifelong friendships? Join the WP JH Cross Country team! No experience needed—just a great attitude and a willingness to work hard and have fun. Our runners are already hitting the trails, and we’d love to see YOU out there with us. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just want to be part of something positive, there’s a place for you on this team. Contact Coach Percy at percyj@wp103.org for more info and how to join in these summer mornings!

Popsicles & Pickleball with the Principals!

Come meet your new West Prairie Junior/Senior High School principals and kick off the school year with some fun! Bring the whole family out for lawn games, popsicles, pickleball, music, and good vibes.

Friday, August 1
4–6 PM
Blandinsville Park

Tuesday, August 5
4–6 PM
West Prairie Junior/Senior High School

Whether you want to chat with your principals, challenge them to a pickleball match, or just hang out and enjoy a treat, we’d love to see you there. Let’s get the school spirit rolling early!

#WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CLINICS are excited to announce upcoming dates for students to walk in and receive a sports physical. These sports physicals will be offered at Memorial Medical Clinics in Bowen, Carthage, Colchester, Broadway (Hamilton), LaHarpe, and Nauvoo. Memorial Medical Clinics will offer walk-in sports physicals on: June 10: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Broadway Clinic – 951 Broadway Street, Hamilton June 11: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Bowen Clinic – 209 E. 5th Street, Bowen July 9: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | LaHarpe Clinic – 501 E. Main Street, LaHarpe July 15: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Carthage Clinic – 1450 N. Co. Road 2050, Carthage July 22: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Colchester Clinic – 110 Market Street, Colchester July 23: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Carthage Clinic – 1450 N. Co. Road 2050, Carthage August 14: 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Nauvoo Clinic – 1370 Mulholland Street, Nauvoo No appointment is necessary; students will be seen in order of arrival. The cost of the sports physical is $10; however, all proceeds will benefit the school’s athletic department where said student attends school. These sports physicals will not include a school physical. No immunizations will be given at these physicals, and no illness or injury can be treated or reviewed. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, or a parent/guardian must be reachable via phone. For more information regarding sports physicals, please visit www.mhtlc.org.

🏀🏈 🥎SPORTS PHYSICALS REMINDER ⚾🏐🏃‍♀️ ATTENTION: Parents & Guardians of 5th–12th Grade Athletes! Before your student can participate in any school sport, they must have a current sports/school physical on file. 🔹 WHO NEEDS A PHYSICAL? All students entering 5th–12th grade and participating in school sports. 🔹 SPECIAL NOTE FOR 6th & 9th GRADERS: The required school physical form is acceptable for athletic participation. 🔹 WHEN IS IT DUE? Before practices begin – no current physical = no participation. 🕒 Questions? Call the WP Athletic Department 📞 309-456-3750 Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM 📌 Be proactive – schedule your physical today so your athlete is ready to play!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Calling High School All Runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ West Prairie High School is launching a brand new High School Cross Country Team, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking to try something new, this is your chance to join something exciting from the ground up. Coach Jacey Roper is ready to hit the ground running and can't wait to build a strong, spirited team. 🏅 📞 Interested? Contact West Prairie High School at 309-456-3750 for more information or to sign up. Let’s make this season unforgettable—Go West Prairie!🖤🤍

MEMORIAL MEDICAL CLINICS are excited to announce upcoming dates for students to walk in and receive a sports physical. These sports physicals will be offered at Memorial Medical Clinics in Bowen, Carthage, Colchester, Broadway (Hamilton), LaHarpe, and Nauvoo. Memorial Medical Clinics will offer walk-in sports physicals on: June 18, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM at Colchester, 110 Market Street, 309-776-3301. June 26, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at LaHarpe, 501 E. Main Street, 217-659-3844. July 11, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM at Broadway (Hamilton), 951 Broadway Street, 217-551-3100. July 18 & 25, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM at Carthage, 1450 North Co. Road 2050, 217-357-2173. July 19, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Bowen, 209 E. 5th Street, 217-842-5211. August 8, 8:15 AM – 12 PM at Nauvoo, 1370 Mulholland Street, 217-453-6802. No appointment is necessary; students will be seen in order of arrival. The cost of the sports physical is $10; however, all proceeds will benefit the school’s athletic department where said student attends school. These sports physicals will not include a school physical. No immunizations will be given at these physicals, and no illness or injury can be treated or reviewed. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, or a parent/guardian must be reachable via phone. For more information regarding sports physicals, please visit www.mhtlc.org.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Calling High School All Runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ West Prairie High School is launching a brand new High School Cross Country Team, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking to try something new, this is your chance to join something exciting from the ground up. Coach Jacey Roper is ready to hit the ground running and can't wait to build a strong, spirited team. 🏅 📞 Interested? Contact West Prairie High School at 309-456-3750 for more information or to sign up. Let’s make this season unforgettable—Go West Prairie!🖤🤍

DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, THE DATE FOR NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY INDUCTIONS AND AWARDS & HONORS NIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE AND APPRECIATE YOU UNDERSTANDING. National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Awards & Honors Program Tuesday, May 20th at West Prairie Jr/Sr High School Join us as we recognize outstanding academic achievement and leadership! National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: 6:00 PM Honors & Awards Program: 7:00 PM Both ceremonies will be held at West Prairie Jr/Sr High School and are open to the public. We invite families, friends, and community members to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of our exceptional students.

CYCLONES SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 HS SOFTBALL - @ Havana - 4:30 pm - Bus Time: 2:30 pm HS TRACK - Girls Sectional - Aledo - 4:00pm - Van# 42 - Leave time: 1:45pm

CYCLONES SCHEDULE MONDAY, MAY 12 HS SOFTBALL - vs Central - Friendway Park 4:30pm - TUESDAY, MAY 13 HS BASEBALL - vs West Hancock - Friendway Park - 4:30pm

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Awards & Honors Program Tuesday, May 13th at West Prairie Jr/Sr High School Join us as we recognize outstanding academic achievement and leadership! National Honor Society Induction Ceremony: 6:00 PM Honors & Awards Program: 7:00 PM Both ceremonies will be held at West Prairie Jr/Sr High School and are open to the public. We invite families, friends, and community members to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of our exceptional students.

Congratulations to our senior Cyclone softball players. Lindsey Dunn, Paige Kitch, and Belle Petty!

Athletic Schedule for the week of May 5th.

CYCLONES - SATURDAY, MAY 3 HS BASEBALL - Game @ Farmington - 10:00 am - Bus Times: HS 8:00 Sciota 8:20 HS SOFTBALL - Game @ Payson-Seymour Triangular - 10am/noon - Bus times: HS 8:00 Sciota: 7:40

CYCLONES SCHEDULE - FRIDAY, MAY 2 HS BASEBALL - Game @ West Hancock - Hamilton - 4:30 pm - Bus time: 3:15 HS SOFTBALL -Game @ BPC - Veterans Park - 1:00 pm - Bus time: 11:45

High School baseball and softball games have been cancelled for today, April 30th.

📸 Reminder: Last Day to Order Fall & Winter Sports Pictures – May 1st! Tomorrow, May 1st, is the final day to purchase Fall and Winter sports photos! Spring Sports Available for ordering: High School Baseball High School Softball High School Track Junior High Track ⚠️ Please note: Trap photo codes are not available at this time. Make your selections today! Be sure to refer to the flyer for the necessary order codes. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We're happy to help!

Final NHS Blood Drive – Friday, May 2nd National Honor Society is hosting our final ImpactLife Blood Drive of the year this Friday, May 2nd, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Media Center here at WP! If you haven’t signed up yet, please add your name to the sign-up sheet hanging outside my office as soon as possible. You can also email me directly, and I’ll reserve a time for you. Let’s crush our goal and finish strong! Friends and family are more than welcome to participate—please invite them to join us in making a difference. Important for 16-year-olds: If you are 16 years old, you’ll need a parental consent form before donating. You can pick one up from me any time this week. Thank you for being a part of something that truly saves lives! To schedule an appointment, email: Michelle Aurand - aurandm@wp103.org or online at bloodcenter.org/group; grp#2839

CYCLONES SCHEDULE - THURSDAY, MAY 1 HS TRACK - Titan Relays - Warsaw - 4:00 pm - Leave time: 2:15 JH TRACK - Little Prairieland Meet - Lewistown - 4:00pm - Bus times: JH 1:40 NE 2:00 SE: NOT ATTENDING DUE TO FINE ARTS NIGHT