Please help us welcome our next new teacher feature, Mr. James Lee!
About coach Lee: "Hello, my name is James Lee, and I am the new middle school ISS teacher and assistant varsity boys basketball coach. This is my tenth year in education as well as a boys basketball coach. I have two children, Caden, an 8th grader and Deion who is currently in his second year of college. Our family is managed by my wife of 18 years, Stephanie. Before coming to Willow Springs I taught at Liberty for 9 years. During my time at Liberty I taught high school Physics, business, strength and conditioning coach, middle school boys basketball and football coach, and head varsity boys basketball coach. I am excited to be here at Willow and cannot wait till basketball season. Da Bears!"
Welcome to Bear Nation coach Lee, we're so glad you're here!🐻
Congratulations to the Willow Springs Bear Pride Band for placing 3rd in Class A and 12th overall at the Ozark Marching Festival on Saturday!
Meliana Wilson and Briana Hann are the District Doubles Champions!!!🏆
On to State Sectionals! Congrats girls!
Congratulations to Koby Hicks, Chris Wallace, and Zepplyn Gilliam for completing their OSHA-10 Construction Course as part of Mr. Siler's Carpentry Program!
The OSHA-10 Construction Certification is an industry recognized credential.
#OneWillow
Lilian Weimer placed 2nd in singles and the doubles team of Melaina Wilson and Briana Hann placed 3rd at the Nixa Tournament today!🏅
Congratulations girls!
We want to thank West Plains Bank and Trust Company for their partnership and donation of $15,673 to the school district from proceeds raised through the Community Debit Card Program!
Another big day in Bears Athletics!🐻
Volleyball is hosting conference rival Liberty (Mountain View) tonight beginning with C team at 5 pm! C team will play 1 set, followed by JV and Varsity.
Cross country is traveling to Ava this afternoon to compete in the Ava Invitational beginning at 4 pm.
Come out, be loud, and support your Bears!
This week in Bears Athletics!🐻
Here are your Willow Springs Football week 3 players of the week! Go Bears!🐻
#OneWillow
Seniors had the opportunity today to learn about Missouri State University-West Plains and talk with an Admissions Counselor!
There will be no school on Monday, September 11 for professional development day.
There will be no school on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day!
Willow Springs FFA students Melaina Willson, Kolton Stolba, Sydnie SIgert, and Marcus King had the opportunity to stand alongside Governor Mike Parson and State Senator Karla Eslinger today at the signing of Senate Bill 138!
Graduates from last year may pick up their yearbook in the high school office starting today. Sophomores-Seniors will be able to pick theirs up from their English teachers.
Welcome new teachers and paraprofessionals!🐻
August has arrived, which means we have some important events coming up soon!
See the important dates below.
Fall sports schedules are out!
The first day of school is one month from today!🤩
Here is the full calendar for the upcoming 2023-24 school year!🗓️
Mr. Knapp presented at the Making Schools Work Conference today in Orlando, Florida. His presentation included several of the engaging activities he has developed for his classes over the years. Mr. Knapp's presentation was very well received by educators from multiple states.
The Making Schools Work Conference is put on by the Southern Regional Education Board and attracts educators from all over the Midwest and east Coast. Congratulations Mr. Knapp on a great presentation and Thank You for sharing your knowledge to help other educators. You are an excellent representative of Willow Springs.
Congratulations to the Willow Springs FBLA Chapter for being recognized as a Gold Champion Chapter which is the highest level at the national level. Led by our officer team this chapter has worked to create a tie between our school and community. Through programs we have implemented this year and our work within the community it is simply an honor to be accepting this national recognition of excellence. Congrats Willow Springs FBLA!!! (This is just a small group of our members). We look for growth and continued involvement in 2023-2024. We Mean Business!!!
