Congratulations to our chess team members for a great showing at the Dent Phelps chess tournament in Salem today! Our elementary team won 2nd place, with Heidi Bennet in 4th and Kane Bennet in 14th. Middle school won 1st, with Matt Sabulao the undefeated winner, Kyell Robertson second, Wyatt Barker 3rd, Sabastian Puher 5th, Otto Schuette 8th, Ayden Bennet 10th, and Aubrey Miller 19th. High school was third overall, with Rogan Traver tied for 1st, Isaac Miller in 5th. Great job! Next tournament is the State Championship on March 18th in Columbia.
The MSHP conducted its annual Bus Safety Inspection. The WS R-IV bus fleet passed this very rigorous inspection with a PERFECT approval rating of 100%. This marks the 28th consecutive year Willow Springs has scored a perfect bus safety inspection rating!
Join our Bear Media Team on our next episode of Bearcast. Join Gabe and Caleb as they talk with WSHS CTE Director Josh Owens about the programs coming to Willow Springs High School.
BEARCAST: Episode 3 Bears with a Voice-CTE Program Growth
Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKNu-_9Jtf0
Spotify link:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WV43GunE6URXH9lrjFEoq?si=C8i8XSGiRlC6NhemL0qLUA&fbclid=IwAR0oc9JXrnxmPCn4SBQ3F1AEjv1sWiKtTu7B59drQy-WV2LwdXe9pIb5X7Q&nd=1
Girls Basketball tonight at home vs Ava
6:00 pm JV start followed by Varsity.
Come out support our lady Bears as they take on Ava in SCA play!
We continue to celebrate our staff this month with another Bear Proud employee! Sara Buckner is a rock star in the middle school kitchen! Please thank Sara for the amazing job she does keeping our kids and staff fed!
Today, staff received information regarding a possible threat made by a high school student. Any involved parties were immediately contacted to ensure safety. We have a team trained for properly dealing with such occurrences. Be aware that any threat invariably spawns multiple unfounded rumors. Thank you!
Bears Basketball tonight at McDonald County.
5:00pm Tip Off-Varsity
If you aren't making the long haul to Anderson, you can catch the live action on this link.
https://kneo.org/maccountymustangs.html
Last week's Bear Proud staff member was Mike Pyatt! Mr. Mike is a joy to work with and I know our staff and students love his positive attitude! Please give Mike a big thank you for inspiring us all to be better!
Girls Basketball tonight at Hollister
6pm JV start
Followed by varsity
Good Luck to our Lady Bears!!
Photo of the Week (Madison Bay, Sophomore)
Today our teachers participated in a local version of the Amazing Race. Thanks to all of the businesses who participated in our scavenger hunt today!
Join us tonight as the Bears take on the Houston Tigers. Tonight has been designated as senior night. We will start the stream during the jv game but broadcasters won't begin until right after the jv contest. We will announce the senior night ceremony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBx_ITayWPk
Bear Basketball tonight at home vs Houston.
6:00pm JV Start followed by varsity.
Tonight we recognize our senior basketball, cheer and jazz band members! This is scheduled between contests.
Come out tonight and cheer on the bears!!
Reminder: Teacher Professional Development Day tomorrow (Friday) and Monday is President's Day. Classes will resume at WS on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Have a great weekend!
MS Student Leadership has been busy this week! They have been working hard relocating the Bear Store to a new and improved location! Check out the tour!
https://youtu.be/tTV9PyVYr_U
Lady Bear Basketball tonight at home vs Houston
6:00pm JV start
Followed by varsity
Tonight has been designated senior night. Senior recognition will be between contests.
Come out to Munford Gymnasium tonight and cheer on our Lady Bears!!
Tonight the Boys Basketball team travel to Cabool to take on the Bulldogs in SCA play.
Make the short trip over and support the bears!!
6:00pm JV start.
Followed by Varsity.
February 2023 Regular Session Board Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S7BP4j3hXE
Get out and support our Lady Bear Basketball team tonight at Cabool!
6:00pm JV start-2 quarters
Followed by the Varsity
Photo of the Week
(Gabby Beltz, Sophomore)
