Now Training & Hiring School Bus Drivers

The West Plains School District is currently accepting applications for Sub Bus Drivers.

Two 2018 West Plains High School Graduates Accepted into UMKC Medical School

Two 2018 West Plains High School graduates have been accepted into the University of Missouri-Kansas City six-year medical program.

2018 West Plains School District Celebrations of Achievement Awards

West Plains Schools recently held a Faculty & Staff Celebrations of Achievement Reception for the 2017-2018 school year.

West Plains Elementary Running for Hunger Color Blaze

The students in Mrs. Spencer and Ms. Sigman's West Plains Elementary 4th grade classes hosted the first Annual Running for Hunger Color Blaze.

David Gohn Named 2018 Distinguished Zizzer Alumnus Recipient

When extraordinary West Plains High School graduates come to mind, David Gohn is at the top of the list. Mr. Gohn graduated high school in 1959.

West Plains Schools Promotes Richardson and Sharp to Head Coaching Positions

For the 2018-19 school year, James Sharp has been named the head coach for the West Plains High School baseball team and Tori Richardson will lead the West Plains High School volleyball team.

1st Annual Silver Shoe Prom

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Spotlight on Authentic Learning - South Fork Elementary 4th Grade Class Studies the Westward Expansion

Students in Nora Triplett's South Fork Elementary 4th grade class are studying westward expansion in social studies.

Spotlight on Authentic Learning - Native American Tribes

South Fork Elementary 5th grade students recently concluded their studies of various Native American tribes.

Foreign Language Students Are Learning By Creating

Foreign Language Students Are Learning By Creating Over 100 West Plains High School foreign language students along with Placeworks Art Outreach of Springfield have worked to make classes come alive.

Spotlight on Authentic Learning - Playing the Role of Detective

Tammy Heiney's 5th grade communication arts classroom was recently set up as a crime scene, and the students played the role of detective.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Aerospace Engineering Students Tour Airport Control Tower

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Aerospace Engineering students recently toured the SGF airport Control Tower and learned how flights are coordinated. The students also learned about Navigational communication and saw a C130 perform touch & go operations on the runway.

Spotlight on Authentic Learning - Project Lead the Way Aerospace Engineering

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Aerospace Engineering students Blake Crews and Matt Watkins analyzed fluid flow to design an airfoil and print on a 3D printer for wind tunnel testing.

Missouri State Representative Visits 4th Grade

Special thanks to Missouri State Representative Shawn Rhoads for visiting Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Sigman's 4th grade classes at the West Plains Elementary.

Authentic Learning on the First Day of School

West Plains Middle School 6th Grade Students Learn About Uganda

A West Plains Middle School 6th grade Social Studies class recently learned about Uganda from Paige Ferguson, who recently toured the country.