West Prairie Jr./Sr. High School

Happy birthday to our Science teacher, Regan Chatterton! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

Huge thank you to LLCU for their generous donation to our basketball programs! With your support, our athletes will be able to purchase new warmup apparel and represent our school with pride. Your investment in our students and programs makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your partnership. #WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation

Happy birthday to our Special Education teacher, Heather DeCounter! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

West Prairie Volleyball Camp.
Pick up registration forms available in the Main Office at each school.
Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026

Happy birthday to our Agriculture/FFA teacher, Alison McGrew! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

Happy birthday to our PE/Driver's Ed Teacher, John Mc Cormick! West Prairie is so lucky to have you!

March Breakfast and Lunch Menus

We’re proud to share that a few of our students had the opportunity to attend the WIU School of Nursing Open House on today held in Currens Hall!

From 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., students were able to:
🩺 Tour the School of Nursing
📚 Learn about admission requirements and transfer pathways
👩‍⚕️ Meet with advisors, faculty, and the director
🔬 Rotate through nursing labs
💉 Participate in hands-on demonstrations of essential nursing skills

This was a great opportunity for our students to explore careers in healthcare and get a firsthand look at what it takes to pursue a degree in nursing. We’re excited to see them taking steps toward their future goals! 💜

Cyclone Volleyball wrapped up regular season play against ICS, with both our 7th and 8th grade teams earning strong wins in two sets! It was also 8th Grade Recognition Night. Congratulations to these outstanding student-athletes and their families. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the example you’ve set for Cyclone Volleyball. Regional competition begins this Saturday, and our 7th grade Cyclones enter the postseason as the #1 seed. They will play on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:00 PM. Good luck, Cyclones—let’s keep it rolling! #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud

Fast. Aggressive. Focused. And victorious! The Cyclones earned an impressive 61–49 win over Camp Point in a high-intensity, fast-paced game tonight. From start to finish, our boys played with relentless energy, toughness, and determination on both ends of the floor. With the win, the Cyclones advance to the Regional Championship Game on Friday at 6:00 PM at Tremont High School, where they will face Tremont with a regional title on the line. Let’s pack the stands and support our student-athletes as they continue a postseason run! #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud

Let's gooooo!

Cyclone Nation Celebrates Our Young Artists! Congratulations to our talented West Prairie students who were recognized at last night’s Young Artist Exhibition reception at the Macomb Art Center! Honorable Mention recipients: Chase Dallefield Reagan Heimer Shelby DeHaven Marlee Teel Janell Heaton Special recognition: Ryan Shields — 3rd Place, High School 3-D, for his impressive armature sculpture Madison McClure — 3rd Place, High School 2-D, for her intricate mandala drawing These honors reflect the creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence of our students. We are incredibly proud of each of you for representing West Prairie and sharing your talents with the community. #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud

Learning math by thinking, collaborating, and doing. In Mr. Rogers’ 8th grade math class, students worked together to explore how to calculate the volume of a cylinder. Rather than simply being shown a formula, students engaged in collaborative problem-solving, discussing strategies, testing ideas, and learning from one another. This approach reflects our junior high math commitment to building thinking classrooms, where students actively engage in the learning process, explain their reasoning, and deepen their understanding through meaningful collaboration. When students work together to think through complex problems, they build not only math skills—but confidence, communication, and perseverance. Great work, Cyclones! #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud

🌸 Spring into Summer Event ☀️

The McDonough County Youth Task Force is excited to host their upcoming Spring into Summer event!

The purpose of this event is to connect families with local spring and summer opportunities. A variety of community organizations will be present to promote their youth programs, share information, and offer on-site sign-ups.

This is a FREE event open to all McDonough County families!

Families Can:

Sign up for local youth spring and summer programs

Learn about scholarship/assistance options

Connect with community organizations

Enjoy games, activities, popcorn, and snacks

Fun Activities for Kids of All Ages:

🎨 Craft and art stations

🥤 Solo cup challenge

🎯 Bags tournament

🧱 Giant Jenga

🗓 April 2
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Macomb Middle School
1531 S. Johnson St., Macomb, IL

Hosted by the McDonough County Youth Task Force

We hope to see you there as we “Spring into Summer” together! 🌷

You’re Invited: Young Artists Exhibition at the Macomb Arts Center! Come celebrate the incredible talent of local middle school, junior high, and high school artists—including our own West Prairie student artists—at the Young Artists Exhibition hosted by the Macomb Arts Center! Opening Reception: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 4:30–6:00 PM Location: Macomb Arts Center, 25 East Side Square, Macomb The exhibition will be on display from February 24 through March 7 and features outstanding artwork created by students in grades 7–12. This is a wonderful opportunity to support our young artists, celebrate their creativity, and see firsthand the impressive work they’ve produced. We hope to see many members of our school and community there to encourage and recognize these talented students! #WestPrairieProud #CycloneNation

Congratulations to our 7th Grade Cyclone Volleyball Team! Our Cyclones brought the energy, teamwork, and determination this weekend and came away as champions of the West Prairie Volleyball Tournament! The team competed against strong programs from Carthage, Bushnell, and West Central, and rose to the challenge with outstanding effort and composure on the court. Their communication, hustle, and support for one another were evident in every match. This is a great accomplishment and a testament to their hard work and growth this season. We are proud of the way they represented West Prairie! #CycloneNation #WestPrairieProud

🎭✨ Opening Night is TONIGHT! ✨🎭

The curtain rises tonight for the West Prairie Drama Club’s Dinner Theater production of “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating!”

🎟️ We have ONLY 2 spots left for Opening Night and just a few remaining for Saturday — be sure to get your reservation in before they’re gone!

⭐ Students: A table has been generously donated for the Saturday night performance. Any student who would like to attend for FREE must sign up in the office — limited spots available!

Join us for dinner, laughter, and a fantastic evening supporting our talented Drama Club students. Break a leg! 👏🎬

Let's gooooo!!!!!

Scholarship Tools & Resources Night

West Prairie High School will be hosting a Scholarship Tools & Resources Night for juniors, seniors, and their parents on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00 PM.

Join us to learn about:
• Local and national scholarship opportunities
• Helpful scholarship search tools and resources
• Tips for completing strong scholarship applications
• Ways to stay organized and meet deadlines

Our presenter for this event is Sonya Hicks, a financial aid associate for Western Illinois University and our very own varsity cheerleading coach.

This informational session is designed to help students and families feel confident and prepared as they navigate the scholarship process. Whether you’re just getting started or already applying, this evening will provide valuable guidance and support.

We hope to see all interested juniors, seniors, and their families there!