
May 7, 2026
Willow Springs High School art students recently competed in the Alpha Rho Tau Art Show held at Salem High School and earned numerous awards for their outstanding artwork and crea...

March 23, 2026
The High School Beta Club members earned multiple honors at the State Beta Convention held March 13–14 in Branson, with several students qualifying for the National Beta Conventio...

January 13, 2026
The 2026 - 2027 district calendar is now available to view and download. We encourage families to take a look and start planning ahead for the upcoming school year. Here are a f...

December 19, 2025
The Willow Springs School District Board of Education has named Dr. Jon Johnson as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Johnson currently serves as principal of Willow Springs...

September 9, 2025
Once a Bear, always a Bear. At Willow Springs Schools, we are proud of our alumni and the incredible impact you continue to make in your communities, careers, and families. We wa...

November 11, 2024
Willow Springs Schools is excited to honor the teachers and staff who make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, schools, and community. Through our "Boosting Our Be...

May 7, 2026
Willow Springs R-IV Schools is proud to once again offer its annual Summer Food Service Program sponsored by Health and Senior Services. Free meals will be available to all child...

April 23, 2026
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and honor their achievements. This special evening will recognize our graduates as they take the next step in their journey. We look for...

April 14, 2026
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also be eligible for Summer EBT (SEBT) benefits. ✔️ Receive $120 in grocery benefits per student ✔️ If your child alr...

April 2, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie (Wake) Beltz — Class of 2004 We’re proud to celebrate Stephanie (Wake) Beltz, a Willow Springs graduate from the Class of 2004! Stephanie current...

March 26, 2026
The Willow Springs School District is proud to announce two new head coaching hires for the 2026 to 2027 school year. James Lee Named Head Boys Basketball Coach The district h...

February 20, 2026
We’re proud to celebrate Doug Dunn, a Willow Springs graduate from the Class of 1997, whose career in education and athletics continues to make an impact across Missouri. Doug w...

February 17, 2026
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 10. The Missouri School Boards Association and Bear Media will host a candidate forum ahead of the April school board election. The forum be...

February 17, 2026
The Willow Springs School District Transportation Department has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to student safety, earning a Perfect Safety Rating for the 32nd ...

February 9, 2026
On February 7, the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet, and Willow Springs Schools was proud to celebrate several members of our Bear family who were reco...

February 9, 2026
Willow Springs FFA member Katy Spence has been awarded a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant from the Missouri FFA Foundation, recognizing her commitment to agricultura...

January 23, 2026
The Willow Springs School District has announced the appointment of Jacob Brookshire as the district’s new head football coach, effective July 1, 2026. Brookshire currently serve...

January 15, 2026
The Willow Springs School District Board of Education is pleased to welcome Grady Friga as its new student representative. Grady will serve a one-year term, providing a student vo...

January 8, 2026
We’re proud to celebrate Kellie Tyree-Shoup, a Willow Springs Bear from the Class of 2014, Kellie is living and working in Virginia Beach, where she serves with the Norfolk Poli...

November 25, 2025
The Willow Springs Chess Bears brought home an impressive collection of awards from the second annual Queen’s Gambit Dent-Phelps Chess Tournament held Saturday, Nov. 22, in Salem....
