Tuesday (White)     Baseball..Lutie..4:30..Here

Golf..4:00..Here

Track @ Liberty..4:00 (Bus leaves at 2:30) Dismiss athletes at 2:15

Monday        (Maroon)    Baseball @ Houston…4:30 (Bus leaves at 315)
Tennis @ Liberty..4:00 (Bus leaves at 3:00)

• Breakfast. . .Breakfast Burrito

Friday  (White)  District Music     FFA @ Rolla

Breakfast. . .Toast/Eggs

Lunch. . .Hamburger, Corn, Fruit, Cookie

Wednesday (White)  Job Shadowing

• Breakfast. . .French Toast
• Lunch. . .Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Salad, Fruit, Cookie

Thursday (Maroon) Job Shadowing   Cadaver Field Trip    District Music Baseball..Norwood..4:30..Here

Golf @ Cabool..4:00 (Bus leaves at 2:45)    Tennis..Salem..4:00..Here

• Breakfast. . .Donut
• Lunch. . .Catfish, Carrots, Deviled Egg, Apple Crisp

Friday  (White)  District Music   FFA @ Rolla

• Breakfast. . .Toast/Eggs
• Lunch. . .Hamburger, Corn, Fruit, Cookie

Saturday (Maroon) PROM

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1. SENIORS:  Mrs. Petrus will be available in the library during bear time and lunch starting TODAY through April 3rd to help you with your local scholarship applications.  Applications are due April 3rd at 3:00 pm.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

2. A&P STUDENTS:  Don’t forget to get your money for the cadaver trip turned in to Mrs. Miller by the end of school TODAY.  We will leave from the circle drive at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.

3. If you are interested in trying out for cheerleading for next year (football and/or basketball) pick up a packet from Miss Connie by April 6th.

4. Spring pictures have arrived.  These may be picked up during Bear Time or during lunch at Miss Tina’s office.

5. Quiz Bowl meeting Thursday during freshman/sophomore lunch in Mr. Hummel’s room.

6. The 2012 Mtn. Grove Invitational Art Show  Saturday, March 31 in the Mtn. Grove HS Library from 8:30 to 12:30.   Willow Springs Art students exhibiting work in this contest are:  Summer Hanson, Irina Dashkevich, Natalie Patterson, Jessica Peck, D. J. Johnson, Sarah Corniels, Anatoliy Dashkevich, Mariya Kharitonova, Taylor Soward, Emily Wehmer, Yelena Polkipina, Katie Martin, Inna Yakovleva, Michalea Craig, Annina Fremgen, Kristina Dudko, Anna Protsenko, Katelyn Jordan, Josiah Collins, Ilana Piatnitsky, Ciara Sisco, Chaz Hiett, Rebecca Foval, Jane Sherbo, Tyler Owens, Nikita Vyrashchikov, Andrew Kryshtal, Anita Kharitonova, Katerina Seu, Dakota Grindstaff, Julia Jernigan, Haden Smith, Makayla Smith, Destiny Creech and Melissa Anderson.

7. Students who paid and competed in the Weight Meet two weeks ago at Willow Springs need to come by the library and pick up their shirts from Coach Pitts.

8. Students who are interested in learning a few dances for Prom can meet in the auditorium after school on Thursday and Friday.  We will meet from 3:15-4:15.

9. Prom Info: • Seating charts and bus seating can only be changed until 8:10 on Wednesday…after that it is final.

• Mrs. Brower has room for 8 more people to attend prom if any junior or senior didn’t buy tickets earlier but now want to go, see Mrs. Brower by Wednesday.  Payment arrangements can be made, just ask.

• Please sign up your basketball teams by Thursday.  Teams of 4, must be co-ed, can include 1 adult chaperone.

• If you want to participate in a scavenger hunt, get together a team of 3 people and sign up by Thursday.

• There will be a free Zumba class offered…wear appropriate shoes if you plan to participate.

• Please let Mrs. Brower know if you have any food allergies.

• If you need a new picture form, see Mrs. Brower.

• Mrs. Brower has over 120 dresses if anyone needs to look.

• Buses leave promptly at 5.  Don’t be late!  Plan ahead and re-read the letter Mrs. Brower sent home last month.  It has tons of important information to help you be prepared.

10. Three Rivers Community College will hold Raider Day for Public Safety on Friday from 12:00-3:00.  Law Enforcement or Fire Science majors planning to attend Three Rivers Community College should attend.

11. The City of Willow Springs is accepting applications for Lifeguards at the City Water Park.  This is a seasonal position.  It is preferred that individuals applying for this position, have or are able to obtain American Red Cross Life Guard Certification.  The City of Willow Springs will offer lifeguard training. All applicants must be at least 16 years old at time of hire and possess a valid driver’s license.  The City of Willow Springs is a drug-free work place and the City requires a pre-employment drug test.   Please contact City Hall with any questions at 417-469-2107.  Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 900 W. Main St and will be accepted through Friday, March 30th.

12. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Thursday is the deadline for the Shelter Insurance Scholarship.  Return it to Mrs. Petrus’ office by 3.00 p.m. on Thursday.

The Margaret Bauer Memorial Scholarship for nursing is due at 3:00 p.m. in Mrs. Petrus’ office on Friday.

The Beltz Scholarship deadline is approaching–April 1.  If you are interested, please see one of the vocational teachers for an application.

The local scholarship applications are due at 3:00 p.m. in Mrs. Petrus’ office on April 3rd.  Don’t forget to do the additional forms for the John East Scholarship, The Hometown Pride Scholarship, and the WSSC textbook Scholarship if applicable.

Monday  (White)  FFA @ Summersville     State FCCLA

• Breakfast. . .Breakfast Pizza
• Lunch. . .Corn Dog, Tator Tots, Fruit, Cake

Tuesday (Maroon)   Baseball..Seymour..4:30..Here    Tennis @ Lebanon..4:00 (Bus leaves at 1:00)

Track @ West Plains..4:00 (Bus leaves at 2:30)    7/8 Track @ Liberty..4:00 (Bus leaves at 2:45)    State FCCLA

• Breakfast. . . Biscuit/Gravy
• Lunch. . .Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potatoes, Trail Mix, Ice Cream

Wednesday (White)  Job Shadowing

• Breakfast. . .French Toast
• Lunch. . .Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Salad, Fruit, Cookie

Thursday (Maroon)   Job Shadowing     Cadaver Field Trip     District Music Baseball..Norwood..4:30..Here

Golf @ Cabool..4:00 (Bus leaves at 2:45)     Tennis..Salem..4:00..Here

• Breakfast. . .Donut
• Lunch. . .Catfish, Carrots, Deviled Egg, Apple Crisp

Friday  (White)  District Music     FFA @ Rolla

• Breakfast. . .Toast/Eggs
• Lunch. . .Hamburger, Corn, Fruit, Cookie

Saturday   PROM

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1. COLLEGE PREP LA III STUDENTS:  4 copies of your cover letter, resume, and employment application are TODAY.

2. JUNIORS:  Please remember that your student agreement is due TODAY.

3. Students who plan to take History 111, History 112, English 111, English 112, and Psychology 111 next year must take a placement exam unless you have scored an 18 or higher on the reading portion of the ACT.   The placement exam will be given on Tuesday in Mrs. Pettit’s room 1st block.  Be prompt.  If you are unsure if you should test, check with Mrs. Petrus.  Registration for the dual credit classes will be April 4th at 9:00 a.m. in the Bear’s Den.  You will not be able to register without passing the placement test.

4. BASEBALL CONCESSION STAND:  Juniors (or anyone willing body) it’s time to run the concession stand for baseball season!  The first home game is the Tuesday.  Mrs. Brower needs volunteers to come sign up ASAP and fill in those jobs.  This money goes to pay for all the fun prom activities you enjoy.  Please help!

5. Three Rivers Community College will hold Raider Day for Public Safety on Friday from 12:00-3:00.  Law Enforcement or Fire Science majors planning to attend Three Rivers Community College should attend.

6. Attendance notes need to be turned in right after you miss–like doctor notes, funeral programs, court notes, etc.  If you have any hanging around in your locker, car, or at home, get them turned in ASAP.  Lost the note?  See Mrs. Pettit and she will give you the high school fax number so you can have your doctor fax us a new one.  We will be doing attendance committee meeting April 11.  You need to have all notes turned in before then.  We do continue to check attendance until the last day.

7. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Thursday is the deadline for the Shelter Insurance Scholarship.  Return it to Mrs. Petrus’ office by 3.00 p.m. on Thursday.

The Margaret Bauer Memorial Scholarship for nursing is due at 3:00 p.m. in Mrs. Petrus’ office on Friday.

The Beltz Scholarship deadline is approaching–April 1.  If you are interested, please see one of the vocational teachers for an application.

The local scholarship applications are due at 3:00 p.m. in Mrs. Petrus’ office on April 3rd.  Don’t forget to do the additional forms for the John East Scholarship, The Hometown Pride Scholarship, and the WSSC textbook Scholarship if applicable.

Tuesday (White)     Freshmen Scheduling 5:00-6:30       Spring Pictures       Assembly for JUNIORS ONLY..Bears Den..9:00-9:40        Tornado Drill..1:30

• Breakfast. . . Biscuit/Gravy
• Lunch. .Nachos, Beanie Weinies, Strawberries, Pudding

Wednesday (Maroon)

• Breakfast. . .Waffles & Sausage
• Lunch. . .Taco, Salad, Trail Mix, Cake

Thursday (White)  FFA Contest..Here

• Breakfast. . .Muffin
• Lunch. . .Grilled Cheese, Veg. Soup. Fruit, Jello

Friday  (Maroon) FFA @ Linn

• Breakfast. . .Toast/Eggs
• Lunch. . .Chicken Sandwich, Carrots, Fruit, Brownie

Saturday   St. Patrick’s Day

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1. Prom Photography committee meeting TODAY from 11:15-11:37.

2. There will be an assembly for JUNIORS ONLY TODAY at 9:00 in the Bears Den.

3. Tornado drill TODAY at 1:35.

4. We will start taking Spring pictures at 8:15 TODAY, in the middle school auditorium.  This is just for the students that brought their forms and payment with them.

5. Archery Practice Thursday and Friday for those wishing to go to State Archery.  If you are interested please see Coach Pitts by Wednesday to sign up for State.

6. Alexis Privette is having another handgun class on March 24th.  You may stop by Connie’s office by Friday to sign up.  This is for girls ages 15 and older.

7. Prom Music/Entertainment committee meeting Wednesday from 11:15-11:37.

8. Friday is the last day to purchase Prom tickets.

9. Congratulations again to the students who participated in the Math and Science Relays and brought home the trophy!  Willow Springs earned the victory by scoring 159 points, while second place Mountain Grove scored 155 points.  So as you can see, every single person who scored points was an important part of this victory!  THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK!  YOU MAKE US PROUD!

Anna Protsenko – 2nd place Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd place Trigonometry, 4th place Biology II Anna was the top point scorer for Willow Springs by earning 24 points! Caleb Rutledge – 3rdplace Measurements, 4thplace Geometry, 6th place Algebra I, earned 20 points Emily Wehmer – 3rd place Probability & Statistics, 3rd place Advanced Math, 8th place Biology I, earned 19 points Dane Friga – 1st place Probability & Statistics, 4th place Physics, earned 17 points Joe Chilton – 1st place Biology II, earned 10 points Jordan Capeder – 3rd place Biology II, earned 8 points Micah Montgomery – 3rd place Anatomy & Physiology, earned 8 points Stephanie Dildine – 4th place Algebra II, earned 7 points Daniel Rust- 4th place Measurements, earned 7 points Niki Clarke – 6th place Anatomy & Physiology, earned 5 points Emily Durnell – 6th place Chemistry I, earned 5 points Marisa Tompkins – 6th place Algebra I, earned 5 points Carrie Egnatowski – 8th place Chemistry I, earned 3 points Allen Koch – 8th place Algebra I, earned 3 points Josh Perkins – 8th place Physical Science, earned 3 points

Freshman Team – Josh Perkins, Daniel Rust, Caleb Rutledge, Marisa Tompkins – 6th place, earned 2 points

Sophomore Team – Kostic Dashkevich, Emily Durnell, Carrie Egnatowski, Anina Fremgen – 3rd place, earned 8 points

Senior Team – Jordan Capeder, Joe Chilton, Dane Friga, Anna Protsenko – 4th place, earned 6 points

10. New artwork is on display in both halls.  In Coach Mac’s hall you can see artwork by:  Irina Dashkevich, Katie Martin, Jane Sherbo, Kristina Dudko, Ciara Sisco,, Katerina Seu, Emily Wehmer,, Miriam Piatnitsky, and Natalie Patterson.   In Mr. Spence’s hall you can see art by: Annina Fremgen, Inna Yakovleva, Makayla Smith, Katelynn Jordan and Ilana Piatnitsky.

11. The City of Willow Springs is accepting applications for Lifeguards at the City Water Park.  This is a seasonal position.  It is preferred that individuals applying for this position, have or are able to obtain American Red Cross Life Guard Certification.  The City of Willow Springs will offer lifeguard training. All applicants must be at least 16 years old at time of hire and possess a valid driver’s license.  The City of Willow Springs is a drug-free work place and the City requires a pre-employment drug test.   Please contact City Hall with any questions at 417-469-2107.  Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 900 W. Main St and will be accepted through Friday, March 30th.

12. IT’S OFFICIALLY BASEBALL SEASON!!!  We are now taking orders for Baseball shirts and hoodies!  See Connie for an order form if you would like to sport a Bears Baseball t-shirt or hoodie this season to support our boys!

13. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

The MFA scholarship is due in Mrs. Petrus’ office on Thursday by 3:00 p.m.

The Dr. Grace O. Doane Healthcare Scholarship is due Monday, March 19th.  It must be postmarked or hand  delivered by that date, which will be during Spring Break.  Let’s get it done this week!

MSHP Sergeant C. Dewayne Graham Jr, Memorial Scholarship for law enforcement or criminal justice, deadline  is March 16th.

14. Registration is going on now for the YMCA Girls 13-16 year old Softball this summer.  The deadline to sign up is Thursday.  Sign up at the YMCA.