A special “thank you” goes again to Murfin’s Market in Willard for welcoming students into their work environment.  For the past several weeks, ten high school students from Mrs. Poulson’s Transition class have experienced first-hand the various job duties on-site at Murfin’s.  These students helped in the areas of bagging groceries and stocking shelves, fresh produce and frozen foods.  The purpose of the Transition class is preparation for post-secondary living and employment. The employees at Murfin’s Market continue to be wonderful models and inspiration for our special services students.  For the second year, these dedicated employees have given our students their time, attention, friendship, and even gifts.  We appreciate all their efforts on behalf of our students for their wonderful hospitality.

Sandy Gold, Director of Special Services

Willard Central celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday this week with Read Across America activities all week.  From Seussy dress up days to pouring slimy Oobleck over my head for students reading over 1,390 hours in four days, we have had a wonderful week while enjoying a love for books and reading.  Besides these fun activities, Thursday night, the Communication Arts Cadre hosted the Family Literacy Night.  Thank you to these teachers for all of their hard work in planning this engaging evening and for the families that took time to enjoy some reading and writing activities with you children.

  In honor of Read Across America Week, we would also like to recognize the family of Carol Gilmore.  In honor of Mrs. Gilmore, her family established a memorial fund that has purchased library books for the past several years.  Mrs. Gilmore was the grandmother of WC students Austin and Cara D.  Her family’s generosity has allowed for the purchase of many award winning books over the years.  Thank you for blessing our students through this wonderful tribute.

This week was also Jump Rope for Heart week at WC.  Thanks to Coach Brown and the hard work of our students, WC kids raised more than $4,050 (and still counting) to help support research to find a cure and treatments for heart disease and other heart related illness.  I AM SO PROUD of the efforts of Coach and our students.  This is just another example of the enormous caring hearts of WC teachers and students.

As we look ahead to next week, please plan to support Willard Central at McTeacher Night on Tuesday, March 6th from 4:00-8:00 at the Willard McDonalds location.  The proceeds from this evening will go to support MAP test success activities in April.  Thank you in advance for your support of Willard Central students.  Thursday, March 8th, WC 4th grade students will be heading to Jefferson City to learn about our state’s history and government system first hand. 

Amazing things continue to happen at Willard Central.  Come join us as we keep “On Track for Success!”    Shane Medlin, Principal