Western Plains USD 106

Due to expected severe weather, Western Plains will be closed on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Thirteen Junior High and High School band and choir students attended the Christmas concert at the Cathedral of the Plains in Victoria, Kansas, on Sunday, December 12th. Five choirs, made up of students from Fort Hays State University, Hays High School, and Sterling College, as well as adults from the Hays area, delighted their audience with beautiful sacred Christmas music. A brass choir also performed, as well as numerous instrumental and vocal soloists and ensembles. Mrs. Flax and her students arrived at the church 45 minutes early, and they nearly didn't get seats. The performers entertained us with music while we waited for the concert to start. The concert itself was two hours long, filled with Christmas songs, old and new. There were times when the singers surrounded the church, giving their singing a stereophonic quality. Their music filled the cathedral and our hearts with Christmas! Mrs. Flax and her students would like to commend every performer for their amazing performance! We thank you for donating your time to provide a free, expert-quality concert to the public!

Mrs. Flax's 2nd - 5th Grade Music Class did a songwriting activity. They had to choose a Christmas carol and change the lyrics to make a new song. The Christmas song they chose was "Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer," and the topic they chose was Woodstock, the little yellow bird from the Peanuts comic strip. The kids had to listen to a music pattern from the song, then make up lyrics for that pattern, matching syllables to notes. They even had to rhyme words in the correct places. Mrs. Flax's music class had a LOT of fun writing a new song of their own! Check out their video at https://youtu.be/Wt5Tvt-YS3k

Mrs. Flax's Kindergarten / 1st Grade music students at WP North did a songwriting activity. They had to take the tune of a Christmas carol and change the words to make a different song. The kids chose the song "Frosty the Snowman," and the topic they chose was Mrs. Flax. They brainstormed ideas of what they know about their music teacher. It was surprising to Mrs. Flax just how much her students know about her! Then they had to listen to the music patterns and write new lyrics for the patterns, matching syllables to notes. They even had to rhyme words in the correct places. Mrs. Flax's K/1st music class had a fun time writing their own song, and it's very special to their teacher! Check out their video at https://youtu.be/ODdHO5Dfa5Y

A letter from the Superintendent.

To keep up with music events, go to Denice Flax's teacher page at https://www.usd106.org/teacher_pages/45913/rooms/27158

KMEA DISTRICT HONOR CHOIR FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 2022 WHERE: Dodge City Middle School 2000 6th Street Dodge City, KS WHO: Mrs. Flax and 8 KMEA District Honor Choir Students DRESS CODE: Dress clothes (see attached dress code) LEAVE TIMES: All students leave from their own school. Be at the school at least 10 minutes prior. Ransom students: Leave at 6:00 a.m. Bazine students: Leave at 6:40 a.m. SCHEDULE: 8:00 - 8:30: Registration 8:30 - 12:00: Clinic for students 12:00 - 1:00? Concert in auditorium (See attached schedule for more details.) NOTE: Clinic is for students only. No family or friends may attend the clinic. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the concert. ADMISSION: Free-will donations accepted LUNCH: We will stop for lunch in Dodge City following the concert. Lunch will be provided for students. RETURN TIMES: Return times are totally dependent on the length of the concert and how long it takes us to get our food and eat. If parents cannot attend the concert, their child will text their parents when we leave Dodge City. DRESS CODE — DRESS CLOTHES BOYS: DRESS PANTS (KHAKIS, DOCKERS, SLACKS — ABSOLUTELY NO BLUE JEANS OR DISTRESSED JEANS!) DRESS SHIRTS (BUTTON DOWNS, POLOS, DRESS T-SHIRTS WITH PATTERNS — NO LARGE LOGOS OR WORDS) NECKTIES AND DRESS JACKETS ARE OPTIONAL. DRESS SHOES, BOOTS, OR TENNIS SHOES (MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND CLEAN; HEALS MUST BE 2 INCHES OR SHORTER) GIRLS: DRESS PANTS (KHAKIS, SLACKS — ABSOLUTELY NO BLUE JEANS, DISTRESSED JEANS, OR LEGGINGS!) DRESS SHIRTS (BLOUSES, BUTTON DOWNS, POLOS, DRESS T-SHIRTS WITH PATTERNS — NO LARGE LOGOS OR WORDS; NO LOW-CUT NECKLINES; NO BARE SHOULDERS, BACKS, OR MIDSECTIONS) DRESSES / SKIRTS (MUST BE PLAIN OR PATTERNED, NO LARGE LOGOS OR WORDS, HEMLINE MUST BE BELOW THE KNEE; NO LOW-CUT NECKLINES; NO BARE SHOULDERS, BACKS, LEGS, OR MIDSECTIONS; NO SLITS ABOVE THE KNEE) DRESS SHOES, BOOTS, OR TENNIS SHOES (MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND CLEAN; HEALS MUST BE 2 INCHES OR SHORTER) STUDENT SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 8:00 - 8:30 — Registration 8:30 - 9:45 — Warm-ups and rehearsal in gym 9:45 - 10:00 — Height line-up and move to auditorium 10:00 - 10:15 — Bathroom break / Snack in cafeteria 10:15 - 11:15 — Rehearsal in auditorium 11:15 - 11:30 — Bathroom break 11:30 - 12:00 — Rehearsal in gym 12:00 — Concert in auditorium (Concert will start with Elementary Honor Choir, then proceed with Middle School Honor Choir.) 10:15 - 11:00 — KMEA Teachers Meeting

Wonderful job to all the students who participated in the WP spelling bee yesterday. First place was Tenley Wittman, second place was Tate Burrell, and third place was Aubrianna Flax. They will attend the county spelling bee in Ness City on Jan. 26th. Great job, Bobcats!

On Friday, North students participated in a classroom spelling bee to determine who will be attending the school spelling bee. Congratulations to Abel Flax for taking first place! The other participants attending the school spelling bee in Bazine on Wednesday the 12th at 1:00 are Kaleb Dierking, Kamden Flax, Taydm McDonald, Jensen Perdue, and Mollie Tillitson. We hope to see you there!

Western Plains will have a 2 hour late start on Thursday, January 6, 2022, due to anticipated severe weather. Classes will begin in both buildings at 10 a.m.. Please be safe.

Western Plains South will meet at the building and travel to Western Plains North after breakfast for the school day. Students will return to WPS by school dismissal time. Concert practice will proceed as scheduled.

To parents of band students: We have pep band on Friday, December 17th. I’m sorry this date was left of the chart I sent home! This is a required performance. Please make sure that your student either has a sack lunch and beverages to bring to the game or send money with them for concessions. Kids needs to be at the north building by 5:30 p.m. for set-up and warm-up. They will be dismissed after complete clean-up after the last game.

Due to high winds, Western Plains will have an early release at 12pm on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021.

Due to high winds, Western Plains will have an early release at 12pm on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021.

The students at WP had a bunch of fun dressing as Christmas characters today!

The Western Plains High School and Western Plains North K through 8 building will be in remote learning on Monday, Nov. 22 and Tuesday, Nov. 23. The building will be closed. All practices are cancelled until Sunday, Nov. 28.

Recaudación de fondos de la Escuela Secundaria de Western Plains Nuestra recaudación de fondos está vendiendo cuchillos, utensilios de cocina y más. En línea Compre ahora para apoyar a nuestro grupo Utilice el siguiente enlace para navegar por el catálogo. https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=4853395.b28be2 Una vez que haga clic en el enlace: Se le preguntará si quiere apoyar a Western Plains, y le agradeceremos que pulse "SÍ". Seleccionen sus artículos y comprueben. Pagarán por sus artículos en ese momento. También se le cobrará el envío porque los artículos serán enviados directamente a su casa. Western Plains recibirá el 40% de las ventas.

Below is a link to our JH Fundraiser! Please consider supporting our students if possible! Please share with friends and family. Use the link below to browse the catalog. https://radafundraising.com?rfsn=4853395.b28be2 Once you click on the link: You will be asked if you want to support Western Plains, and we would appreciate you clicking “YES”. Select your items and checkout. You will pay for your items at that time. You will also be charged shipping because the items will be sent directly to your house. Western Plains will receive 40% of the sales.

Western Plains North enjoyed sending off these fine men and women on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. We hope that you're keeping up with their Honor Flight journey at https://kansashonorflight.tumblr.com/

Western Plains/Healy High School Basketball Schedule -- 2021-2022