Willard Central had a wonderful week celebrating student learning as we completed our MAP testing.  I would like to thank the students and teachers for all of their hard work during this process.  Our students took their time on the test and gave their best efforts! 

This week we also celebrated Administrative Professional’s Day.  Thank you Ms. Janet and Ms. Sherry for all of your work taking care of the Central Team!!  We appreciate you so much!!

Along with the festivities of Administrative Professional’s Day,  we celebrated the hard work of the Kindergarten students as they performed their music concert, “Nature Walk”.  These students did a wonderful job in their afternoon performance for our school and at the evening concert!  It has been amazing to see their growth this year!

As we look ahead to next week, please plan to join us for our Family Science Night on Tuesday, May 1st from 5:30-7:00.  Local businesses related to the science field will have booths set up.  Students will also have science experiments and activities on display as well as telescopes for sky gazing.  Dr. Medlin will be here to share information about the zero tax increase bond issue on the June ballot at 6:15.  If 150 students attend Family Science Night, you will want to come back to Central on Wednesday morning as I will be lying in Madagascar Hissing Coaches to reward their turnout. 

You will also want to come on Saturday, May 5th for our PTO Spring Carnival and Car Show.  We will have AMAZING baskets to raffle off, a car show, games and prizes, giant inflatables, a dunk booth and great food!!  Proceeds from the carnival will go towards improving and increasing technology resources for the students of Willard Central.

Join us for a great week filled with learning, fun, a roach covered principal and water-logged principal in the dunk booth.  I love my job!!   

Keep “On Track for Success!”  Shane Medlin, Principal

Today brings a welcome end to MAP testing for our students and teachers! Our staff is very proud of our 3rd and 4th grade students and their efforts and positive attitude during these important tests. I believe our teachers and students are walking with a spring in their step today!

Fine Arts Night Thursday May 3 6:00-7:30PM

Sock Hop Extravaganza!!! Saturday May 5th 4:00PM Willard East PTO has worked all year for this culminating activity of fun and family time. Our basket auction and silent auction are always the talk of the school leading up to and following this exciting event. Please mark your calendar and join us!

Melinda Miller, Principal

This could get kind of lengthy but our kids are worth it!

Congratulations to the Willard FFA chapter as it received three awards at this years State FFA Convention: Chapter Activity Award, 100% Membership Award, and the 10+ Award.  A special congratulations to A. Burdick who earned her State FFA Degree and to A. Hearod of our Horse Judging Team who earned 4th high individual and received a state gold medal!

Congratulations to the Thespians for their outstanding performances at MSHAA State Theatre.  Willard took 2nd place in state!  A special congratulations to Tiffany Eoff who received an award for Best Supporting Actress!!

The baseball Tigers continue to roll over the competition as they defeated Bolivar and Buffalo this past week.  The Tigers are now 15-2 overall and 5-1 in the COC and are currently ranked #9 in the STATE!  They have a huge COC showdown at Ozark on Tuesday.  First pitch is at 4:30.

Our track athletes are continuing to excell as they competed in two meets this week.  The first ever OC-COC Super meet was held in Branson and the results were as follows:

1st place – Z. Thompson, shot put and discus; J. Carpenter, 110m hurdles

4th place – B. Carpenter, triple jump; J. Carpenter, long jump; D. Harr, pole vault

The results in the Republic Relays were as follows:

1st place – Z. Thompson, shot put and discus

2nd place – J. Carpenter, 110m hurdles and high jump

3rd place – J. Carpenter, triple jump and long jump

The COC track meet will be held next Thursday in Ozark.  Good luck t0 the running Tigers!

The soccer Tigers have been battling the elements to get some games in.  Two games were rained out this week!  However, we will be hosting the Willard Soccer Invitational tonight and tomorrow.  Games will begin at 4:00 tonight and will resume at 9:00am tomorrow.  The girls will be at Neosho on Tuesday before hosting Central on Thursday.  Both games will begin at 4:30.

It’s Good To Be A Tiger!!!

Jeff Staley, Director of Operations

Special Services wants to recognize and say a huge “thank you” to Melissa Baker who serves us well as department secretary.  We cannot count the ways Melissa is instrumental in the functioning of our department and maintaining the sanity of those of us in the Special Services office. She calmly and consistently deals with questions from teachers, parents, administrators and staff, solves problems the rest of us cannot, and performs the daily routines her job requires.  Melissa adds greatly to the fun atmosphere in a demanding environment with her wonderful smile, sense of humor and outlook.  She often obtains the responsibility of serving as  personal counselor as well as dear friend.  We couldn’t find a better and more loved secretary if we went to the top of Mt. Everest…….nor would we want to!  Although Wednesday of this week was the designated Administrative Assistant Day reserved for special recognition, we hope Melissa knows every day how much we appreciate the many ways she serves our department and especially us in this office.  Thank you, Mis!