South K-8 had fun in the sun May 17 at Cedar Bluff Reservoir. The 2nd Annual All-School Picnic featured geocaching for treasure, park playtime, a water blaster free-for-all, and a burger cookout in perfect weather. Extra thanks to Mrs. Wittman and her parents for their efforts!
Western Plains North 2nd-5th grade students traveled to Hutchinson last Thursday to go to the Strataca Salt Mine and the Dillon Nature Center. The students traveled 650 feet underground to learn about how they mined salt, rode a tram to see different parts of the mine, and even got to bring some salt home with them. At the nature center, they learned about different plants in the area and helped with a service project of picking up plastic confetti that had been left in the grass at the center. It was a great time!
Western Plains Elementary Field Day has been postponed from today to Monday, May 20th, due to rain.
TGIF! There are only 5 more days to vote for the grand prize winners in the WPAD Drawing Contest. Please help us choose our winners by awarding stars to our finalists. There are 2 separate groups in this round of voting, visit https://www.usd106.org/page/drawing-contest-voting to vote! Have a great weekend!
Clara Marie Felts from Frank Stull American Legion Auxiliary #152 came today to present Poppy Poster Contest winners with their awards. Congratulations to Class V (Grades 8 & 9) winners: Joshelyn Gomez (First Place), Marisol Alvarado (Second Place), and Haylei Gilliland (Third Place), and to Class III (Grades 6 & 7) Alexa Gomez (Third Place) and Daniela Munoz (Honorable Mention).
The WPAD Drawing Contest voting finals are open from May 7 - May 15. Please help us choose our grand prize winners by awarding stars to our finalists. There are 2 separate groups in this round of voting, visit https://www.usd106.org/page/drawing-contest-voting to vote!
Western Plains South K-8 Presents Pie with Parents on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 2:30 pm. Parents are invited to come enjoy a slice of pie with their student(s) to celebrate the end of the school year.
Round one of the WPAD Drawing Contest voting is coming to a close. Please help us choose our winners by awarding stars to the artwork. There are 5 separate groups in this first round of voting, to get started visit https://www.usd106.org/page/drawing-contest-voting Round two voting for grand prize winners will begin on Wednesday.
South students, preschool to 8th grade, celebrated May Day today with a project that combined handwriting, reading, engineering, art, geography, physical exercise, and community engagement. We loved making and delivering floral baskets to the Bazine WPS community, as you can see in the photos! Many thanks to Ness City Flower Shop and Lindsey Boese State Farm for providing the materials.
The Western Plain Art Department put on a Drawing Contest with the theme of mythical creatures of folklore. Please help us choose our winners by awarding stars to the artwork. There are 5 separate groups in our first round of voting, to get started visit https://www.usd106.org/page/drawing-contest-voting
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment mobile laboratory came out to do presentations and science experiments for North K-5th grade students. The younger grades learned about proper hand washing, what germs are made of, the different parts of a mosquito, and plants that repel them. Older students learned about germ prevention, water sheds and pollution, and DNA extraction using a strawberry. Everyone got to play a germ game, where they had to throw a ball through a series of panels that represented all of the ways you can prevent illnesses. Thank you to KDHE for traveling all the way to our school!
South Elementary celebrated Earth Day early Friday, April 19, at the Garden City zoo with several area schools. Our Bobcats saw a bobcat! (and many other animals)
The Western Plains High School Art Department attended the Fort Hays State University High School Art Day, 8th Grade students were invited to come along and see some of the perks of High School Art. Students hung artwork for the Exhibition, participated in the Sidewalk Chalk Competition, and viewed many demonstrations. Junior, Kelsey Wick had two pieces receive recognition for "Outstanding Work Exhibited at the Annual High School Art Exhibition.” Students ended the day with a meal at Gella's Diner. The event was a great learning experience for all.
HELP WANTED: Western Plains USD 106 is seeking to fill a full-time custodial/maintenance position for the school in Bazine. If interested please complete an application from one of the school offices or located on the district website and send to Jeff Jones, superintendent at jjones@usd106.org.
Miss Weaver's 8th grade students attended Art Day at Fort Hays State University, Mrs. Abukhodair's K-1 students drew a step by step of Dav Pilkey's Dragon character.
Mrs. Tocohua's Preschool class centered all of last week on "Corn" children learned about the four seasons and growing corn while using their cognitive and fine motor skills. They ended the week observing an actual corn stalk which we thank Mrs. Mauch for.
On Monday, April 8th, South Elementary students observed the Solar Eclipse. Students made pinhole cameras using cardboard boxes or paper plates and notecards so that they could safely observe the moon moving in front of the sun. Students made several observations throughout the event and discussed the progress each time. They also watched Nasa's live coverage of the Solar Eclipse so that they could see what those along the path of totality were experiencing.
Mrs. Tocohua's Pre- K class spend the week learning about bugs and insects. The students worked on spelling and writing each name out. Mrs. Tocohua explain to the students that insects play an important part in our world, by breaking down waste, maintaining our soil healthy and pollinating flowers.
Western Plains North Elementary students traveled to Hays today to go to the Old Fort Hays and the Humane Society! They learned about the buildings at the fort, as well as how Indians used all parts of a buffalo to make things they needed. At the Humane Society, they learned about how to volunteer, what donations they take, and what to do if you find a stray animal. What a fun time!
Spring Photos Tuesday, April 9th!
