Thanks to the district’s generosity and to the efforts of our maintenance staff, WIS has some new playground equipment that was unvailed today to the students.  Last year, we were only able to afford some swings and soccer goals,  but with additional funds made available to us this year, we have purchased some climbing apparatus and more swings.   The kids enjoyed the chance to try it all out, and decided the wait was worth it.  Special thanks to our maintence staff and Director of Operations, Mr. Staley, for getting the equipment installed and operational for us!

Fall is full of fun activities for the entire family.  Here at Willard South the fun is just beginning!  We had several very special events that took place this week.  Tuesday was our annual Kindergarten Fire Safety night for parents and students.  Families were busy eating fire engine snacks, making books, meeting firefighters and even climbing aboard a fire truck.  Wednesday was our Title One Parent Information night.  Our Title One teachers presented information to parents while students constructed “All About Me” posters.  Afterwards everyone enjoyed pizza, drinks and cookies!

Don’t miss Willard South McTeacher Night on Tuesday, October 9th from 4:00-8:00 at the McDonald’s on Chestnut Expressway!

Kindergarten Fire Safety Night

A night out on the town and “mom” doesn’t have to cook?! Join us Tuesday night at the Willard McDonald’s for a night of fun and fun-draising! All proceeds will help enhance the technology at Willard East.

Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate!!! Willard East hosts monthly Tiger Pride assemblies to recognize and celebrate the successes of our school community. Last week was our 1st Tiger Pride assembly for the 2007-2008 school year! Character Ed made a celebrity appearance, we had class pictures taken in our new Tiger Pride shirts, we had a school-wide picture taken at the football field and we recognized over 100 students for various achievements.(Attendance, Students of the Month, prize winners, student council, etc.) If you have been to one of Willard elementary schools’ Tiger Pride assemblies you are missing out! Join us each month or make connections at one of the other elementary buildings and see what all the hype is about!!!

It’s official…TigerMania has struck Willard! Before an esitmated crowd of over 3,000 people in Tiger Stadium the football tigers defeated Branson 35-28 in overtime last Friday to move their record to 5-0 and 1-0 in the COC. They are currently ranked 10th in the state and the Newsleader has them ranked 3rd in southwest Missouri in classes 4-6. The Tigers will take their show on the road tonight in Nixa. Kickoff is at 7:00pm. Come out and support the Tigers!

Congratulations to the softball Tigers on their quarterfinal victory over Rogersville last night as the district tournament has begun. The girls will take on top seed Marshfield today at 4:00 in the semifinals. The other semifinal pits 2nd seed Ava vs. 3rd seed Bolivar at 6:00pm. Finals will be Saturday at 3:00pm. All games are being held at the newly renovated Willard softball field.

The volleytigers are continueing their excellent play with victories over Rogersville and Bolivar this week. This runs their record to an impressive 18-5-1 for the season! The girls will play in the Licking Classic this Saturday before returning to COC play next week. The will host Buffalo on Tuesday and Nixa on Thursday. The game vs. Buffalo will not start until 6:00 since they do not have a freshmen squad.

Congratulations to the following runners that won medals by placiing in the top 15 at the Reeds Spring Cross Cournty meet last Monday: K. Hession – 3rd, A. Bird – 6th, J. Bird – 12th, R. Cook – 3rd.

The soccer Tigers will look to get on track as they host New Convenant tonight at 4:30. They will then host Ozark next Tuesday and will be at Carthage on Thursday.

It’s Good To Be A Tiger!

Jeff Staley, Director of Operations