Why do we get a lot of hail, rain, or snow at some times and not others? 🌨️
That’s the driving question our 6th-grade science class is investigating! After observing the phenomena of hail, our students used their questions and initial models to narrow down a big question that will guide our learning.
Today, they brainstormed the investigations we'll need to conduct and the data we'll need to collect to get to the bottom of this. We're excited to see where their curiosity takes us! #STEMeducation #InquiryBasedLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #Weather #NGSS #ScienceInAction
That’s the driving question our 6th-grade science class is investigating! After observing the phenomena of hail, our students used their questions and initial models to narrow down a big question that will guide our learning.
Today, they brainstormed the investigations we'll need to conduct and the data we'll need to collect to get to the bottom of this. We're excited to see where their curiosity takes us! #STEMeducation #InquiryBasedLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #Weather #NGSS #ScienceInAction
Why do things move the way they do? 🤔 Our 4th and 5th-grade STEM class is on a mission to find out!
Today, we started our investigation by playing a game of pompom "marbles" after watching a video of a hockey puck in action. The students were asked to use their senses—looking, listening, and feeling—to observe how the objects moved.
Their observations will help us build our "Driving Questions Board," which will guide us as we work to understand the big ideas behind motion. What questions do YOU have about how things move? Share them below! 👇 #STEMeducation #InquiryBasedLearning #ElementaryScience #AskQuestions #ScienceInAction
Today, we started our investigation by playing a game of pompom "marbles" after watching a video of a hockey puck in action. The students were asked to use their senses—looking, listening, and feeling—to observe how the objects moved.
Their observations will help us build our "Driving Questions Board," which will guide us as we work to understand the big ideas behind motion. What questions do YOU have about how things move? Share them below! 👇 #STEMeducation #InquiryBasedLearning #ElementaryScience #AskQuestions #ScienceInAction
How do we teach digital citizenship in STEM class? In our 6-7 STEM class, we're tackling the issue of cyberbullying head-on! Students are using their creativity and teamwork to develop skits that show effective responses. This project is a fantastic way for them to meet the ISTE 1.2 standard and become more confident, ethical online citizens.
Western Plains will run mud routes for the remainder of the week, Thursday, August 28th and Friday, August 29th. Please travel safely.
The 8th grade students are investigating precipitation. Today, they worked on building a Driving Questions Board using their initial models.
School Pictures are just around the corner!
Western Plains will run mud routes tomorrow, Monday, August 25th
Congratulations to South Elementary students and staff who showed their school spirit in the Bazine parade with a decorated Western Plains bus, giving out candy to parade watchers, and singing the Bobcat song. Students painted signs, then cooled off with watermelon and a playground water fight with teachers! All were surprised to win a prize for the WPS "Bobcats back Bazine!" parade entry--a great way to kick-off the new school year at South!
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Notice: BOE Meeting Change
There will be a meeting held on Monday June 30th, 2025 at 7:30pm in Ransom.
This will replace the meeting originally scheduled for Monday July 14th, 2025.
There will not be a meeting in July.
Please call the district office, 785-731-2352, with any questions.
Congratulations to our semester two honor roll students! Check out all of our awesome students on the list here https://www.usd106.org/page/honor-roll
Just a friendly reminder that Driver's Ed starts next Monday June 9 from 8:30-11:30 in Ransom.
If you have not paid your fee, please send it with your student the first day of class.
Any questions: Call Jayme at the North Office, 785-731-2352 or email at jleighton@usd106.org.
Elementary Basketball Skills Camp
Isn't it amazing how it takes hours of work to prepare for an event that is going to last two hours? This is what happened with the 8th grade promotion/awards night. Sure, there were a few glitches, but in the end, it all turned out great! With that, I would like to thank those that helped with making the evening a success. First, the JH teachers and JH students, along with the janitors, spent a lot of time cleaning and setting up the chairs and tables for the evening (and put them away the next morning). Marisol helped with decorations and setting up. The Garza's for the use of their table cloths and their help with setting up, but mostly for the delicious cakes! There wasn't any left over! These cakes are one of my favorite parts of the promotions! Next, I would like to thank 7th grade parents, Nohelia Mendez and Karla Munoz, and Tiffany Kraft, for serving the cake and drinks. Awesome job! In addition, I would like to thank Pat Flax for her help with the practice and for playing the piano, and Mrs. Heim for her help throughout the day. I really can't list here everyone I should thank, because so many of you stepped in when you saw a need. Thank you for doing that. Finally, I am so thankful that the weather wasn't and more severe than it was!
Students in 2nd through 5th grade at Western Plains North Elementary celebrated reaching their AR goals with a fun trip to Fore Lanes in Ness City. Great job, Bobcats—keep up the hard work and keep reading! 🐾
Western Plains will run mud routes tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20th.
The 4th and 5th grade class at Western Plains North traveled to the Fick Fossil Museum and the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center in Oakley followed by a hike at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park and of course found a geocache along the way! It was a fun end of the year field trip for everyone!
The 4th and 5th grade class of Western Plains North enjoyed tours of the Ness City Museums and the old bank building. It was a fun day packed full of local history.
The 4th and 5th grade class of Western Plains North enjoyed tours of the Ness City Museums and the old bank building. It was a fun day packed full of local history.
Western Plains North Elementary participated in the annual food drive for the Ness County Food Bank sponsored by Lane Scott Electric. The 2nd and 3rd grade class won the class competition and will receive $100 for their classroom use and a pizza party. Good work, Bobcats!!
