The USD 106 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Monday September 7, 2026 at 7:00pm in the library of Western Plains North in Ransom.
Due to expected high temperatures tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 3, 2026, North K-12 students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Buses will run at this time.
Due to expected high temperatures tomorrow, Sept. 2nd 2026, North K-12 students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Buses will run at this time.
🌱 Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum… Look at how much learning we’ve begun! 🏰✨
Our Kindergarteners and 1st–2nd graders turned into little engineers today! Inspired by the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, our students put their STEM thinking caps on to design and build their very own beanstalks! 🫘🌿
Using the STEM Engineering Design Loop (Ask ➡️ Imagine ➡️ Plan ➡️ Create ➡️ Experiment ➡️ Improve), our student engineers explored key concepts.
📐 Engineering Focus: Using the design process to construct beanstalk structures
📸 Technology Focus: Recording and gathering data on how our structures performed!
Check out some photos from today’s hands-on learning below! Ask your child tonight what parts of the STEM design loop they used to build their beanstalk!
#LittleEngineers #HandsOnLearning #STEM #JackAndTheBeanstalk
Our Kindergarteners and 1st–2nd graders turned into little engineers today! Inspired by the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, our students put their STEM thinking caps on to design and build their very own beanstalks! 🫘🌿
Using the STEM Engineering Design Loop (Ask ➡️ Imagine ➡️ Plan ➡️ Create ➡️ Experiment ➡️ Improve), our student engineers explored key concepts.
📐 Engineering Focus: Using the design process to construct beanstalk structures
📸 Technology Focus: Recording and gathering data on how our structures performed!
Check out some photos from today’s hands-on learning below! Ask your child tonight what parts of the STEM design loop they used to build their beanstalk!
#LittleEngineers #HandsOnLearning #STEM #JackAndTheBeanstalk
Due to the expected high temperatures again on Tuesday September 1st, we will be dismissing all K-12 North students at 1:30pm.
Bus Routes will run at this time. This does not affect the JH volleyball games at Bazine. They will still start at 5:00pm.
Bus Routes will run at this time. This does not affect the JH volleyball games at Bazine. They will still start at 5:00pm.
The USD 106 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday September 1, 2026 at 7:00pm in the library of Western Plains North in Ransom.
Introducing Principal’s Corner! 🐾
Western Plains South Elementary is excited to introduce Principal’s Corner, a new newsletter from our principal designed to help keep Bobcat families informed and connected throughout the school year.
Each issue will include important dates, school reminders, family resources, opportunities to get involved, and other information for our families.
❤️🖤 Read the August 2026 issue of Principal’s Corner here:
https://westernplainsks.thrillshare.com/media/documents?selectedDir=29598789
We look forward to sharing more with our Bobcat families throughout the year!
Go Bobcats! 🐾
Western Plains South Elementary is excited to introduce Principal’s Corner, a new newsletter from our principal designed to help keep Bobcat families informed and connected throughout the school year.
Each issue will include important dates, school reminders, family resources, opportunities to get involved, and other information for our families.
❤️🖤 Read the August 2026 issue of Principal’s Corner here:
https://westernplainsks.thrillshare.com/media/documents?selectedDir=29598789
We look forward to sharing more with our Bobcat families throughout the year!
Go Bobcats! 🐾
Fall Sports Schedules:
📚 The 2026 Yearbook Has Arrived! 📚
If you pre-ordered a yearbook, your copy is now available for pickup in the District Office.
Limited quantities are still available! If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please contact Ms. Weaver or the District Office.
Yearbooks are $45 each.
If you pre-ordered a yearbook, your copy is now available for pickup in the District Office.
Limited quantities are still available! If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please contact Ms. Weaver or the District Office.
Yearbooks are $45 each.
🎨 HELP US STOCK THE ART ROOM! 🎨
We’re looking for a couple of things that can make a BIG difference in our art rooms this year!
📦 THIN CARDBOARD
Please save those clean, thin cardboard boxes you might otherwise recycle—cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pasta boxes, snack boxes, etc. We can turn them into all kinds of art projects!
📁 1-INCH 3-RING BINDERS
If you have any gently used 1-inch 3-ring binders sitting around at home, we would love to give them a second life in the art room!
Even better, if possible, please make sure your student has a 1-inch 3-ring binder specifically for ART to keep their artwork, notes, and projects organized throughout the year.
Donations can be sent to the art room in either building. 💜
Thank you for helping us keep our students creating, experimenting, and making art! Every little bit helps! 🎨✨
We’re looking for a couple of things that can make a BIG difference in our art rooms this year!
📦 THIN CARDBOARD
Please save those clean, thin cardboard boxes you might otherwise recycle—cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pasta boxes, snack boxes, etc. We can turn them into all kinds of art projects!
📁 1-INCH 3-RING BINDERS
If you have any gently used 1-inch 3-ring binders sitting around at home, we would love to give them a second life in the art room!
Even better, if possible, please make sure your student has a 1-inch 3-ring binder specifically for ART to keep their artwork, notes, and projects organized throughout the year.
Donations can be sent to the art room in either building. 💜
Thank you for helping us keep our students creating, experimenting, and making art! Every little bit helps! 🎨✨
Western Plains will run mud routes this afternoon, Tuesday August 25, 2026.
The USD 106 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday August 26, 2026 at 7:00pm in the library of Western Plains North in Ransom.
Western Plains will have a late start on Monday August 24. Classes for all students at both North and South will begin at 10:00 am. There will be no Pre-K.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Pawnee Heights community. ❤️🤍💙 Our school was filled with red, white, and blue today as we stood together in support, remembrance, and love. Keeping everyone affected in our thoughts during this difficult time.
The USD 106 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Friday August 21, 2026 at 7:00pm in the library of Western Plains North in Ransom.
Due to the expected high temperatures again on Friday August 21, we will be dismissing all K-12 North students at 1:30pm.
Bus Routes will run at this time.
JH VB, HS Cheer & HS FB practices will be from 1:30-3:30.
HS VB will be from 4-7 due to the Alumni Scrimmage.
Due to the expected high temperatures this afternoon and no air conditioning in the Ransom building, we will be dismissing all K-12 North students at 1:30pm.
Bus Routes will run at this time.
JH & HS practices will be from 1:30-3:30.
Bus Routes will run at this time.
JH & HS practices will be from 1:30-3:30.
We're excited to welcome our Bobcats back into the buildings today for the first day of school! Let's make it a great year!
The entire Western Plains faculty and staff have spent two days working in their classrooms and completing a variety of professional development sessions to get all ready for the start of the new school year. Next Monday, the group will be putting finishing touches on their preparation, as well as completing KSHSAA requirements in CPR and AED training, The facilities look great, thanks to the hard work of the custodial and maintenance staff over the summer. Everything will be in place for the first day of school on Tuesday, August 18. Students, enjoy that last weekend of the summer break. Another great Bobcat year is about ready to begin!
Represent the Bobcats in style this year with Spirit Wear 2026! The online store is currently open, and will close Sept. 13. To order please visit https://wpbobcats2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/.