
First grade got to dig for their own fossils after our Earth unit! We wrote letters to our pen pals about Earth and the interesting facts we learned!!








Congratulations to Juniper and Jaylon on their academic successes this week!



The Playground Committee has recently received $5,000 from the MFA Charitable Grant, $2,000 from MFA Oil Foundation, and $2,000 from the Fall Festival Committee. The equipment is currently being installed but we still need $67,214.15 for the surfacing project. If you would like to donate towards our project please let us know.





Attn Vo-Tech: There is no Vo-Tech on Monday, 1/20/25. Have a great weekend!

PTO Elementary basketball is coming up on Feb. 15th & 16th. All students are asked to bring items for our concession stand. The money raised that day goes straight back to the students and teachers at West Nodaway. Please help us out. Here is the link to sign up for concession stand. https://docs.google.com/document/d/14KhIeFIWI39I4KFS1w4HGb7Vd7eLVqqtP-WF0aKsegI/edit?usp=sharing


Attention high school students interested in teaching as a career. Here are a couple FREE summer camps at Missouri State in Springfield, MO from June 2-6, 2025.
Website: https://education.missouristate.edu/bears-teach.htm
Application deadline: April 15, 2025

Seniors looking at attending Northwest Missouri State University, here is an opportunity for a possible $200 scholarship. There is no registration required for this workshop. Students and families are free to come and go as they please.


Seniors, check out this scholarship opportunity! Contact Mrs. Clayton or Mrs. Newton for an application. Deadline is January 24, 2025.


Pictures from Morning Mentoring this week. A simple program involving a few minutes each day is having a big impact! Thank you to all the high school students who are taking time to be a mentor.


Hey Thunder fans... Head over to Fairfax tonight and support our Varsity Basketball teams tonight as they compete in the Fairfax Invitiational Tournament. Girls play at 4:30PM vs. East Atchison and boys play at 5:45PM vs. Rock Port. As a reminder, admission is $5/Adults, $3/Students (K-12), Free/Senior Citizens. No passes are accepted. Go Thunder!🏀


The students below were treated to lunch today at Highway 136 Roadhouse for earning Perfect First Semester. These students had perfect attendance, no tardies, and no office referrals. Congratulations!


🚨🚧Construction Zone🚧🚨
The red and yellow equipment have been removed, and installation is underway for our new playground equipment!
Stay tuned for new updates!




Book Blast!


Carson, Dylan, Vivian, and Addi go on the board for their excellent work!


Seniors, check out this scholarship opportunity! Apply by March 31, 2025.


Parent/Community Event: January 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
West Nodaway is offering free a program called "Prepped and Ready" designed by Children's Mercy. It offers a variety of information on preteen and teen topics such as vaping and eating disorders. A social worker from Mosaic will lead the event. Childcare will be available.
Call the school at 660-725-3317 or email Mrs. Clayton at lclayton@wnrockets.com if interested in attending.

Our varsity girls beat South Holt last night in the first round of the Fairfax Tournament. Congratulations! Tonight our boys will play against Falls City beginning at 8:15PM in Fairfax. Good luck, Thunder!🏀


This is the last week to order Thunder courtwarming gear! Use the Google form linked below. 💚
https://forms.gle/HS1uD6DT9t4ouWfJ8


It's Game Day Thunder fans! See you in Dearborn! Good luck to our JV and C boys!🏀


The 93rd Annual Fairfax Invitational Tournament begins tonight! Admission is as follows: $5/Adults, $3/Students (K-12), Free/Senior Citizens. No passes are accepted. Good luck to our Varsity girls tonight!🏀