Students, Parents, and Patrons:
Last night the joint COOP advisory committee from West Nodaway and Nodaway-Holt met and determined the following in regard to the sports COOP.
Name: Nodaway Valley
Mascot: Thunder
Colors: Primary = Black, Secondary = Kelly Green, Accent = White.
We are now hosting a mascot design contest, with a HUGE prize for the winner! Please see the image for more information.
West Nodaway PBS Reboot Boot Camp taught by 5th grade students.
Alphabet work while "building" rockets!
Good luck to our JV/V basketball teams as they travel to Osborn this evening. JV will begin at 4:45 PM, varsity will follow at 6:00 PM.
Tomorrow, our varsity team will play in Albany at 3:00 PM. Go Rockets!
The West Nodaway Booster Club is asking for donation to help make our elementary basketball tournaments a success. Please see the attached image for more information. Go Rockets!
West Nodaway's After Prom will be hosting a fundraising raffle during the Northwest Missouri Basketball Tournament next week. See the attached images for more information and raffle items.
Thank you to Brian Hunt and Deanne Cordell for their beautiful donations.
West Nodaway will be participating in Red Friday tomorrow! Wear your Kansas City Chiefs gear! Go Chiefs!
Community Weight Room Members: The weight room will be open to the public again, beginning February 1st. Your monthly fee must be paid to Cheryl before use.
Good luck to our middle school Scholar Bowl team this evening! They will compete at Nodaway-Holt this evening, beginning at 4:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Osborn High School will be hosting a Homecoming dinner tomorrow night during the JV/V games against West Nodaway. All are invited to attend. Please see the attached image for more information.
The West Nodaway Student Council will be hosting a "Halftime Half-Court Shot Fundraiser" during the Northwest Missouri Tournament next week. It's just $1.00 per shot, and if you score, you win a prize! All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nodaway County.
The JV game in Savannah will be played at the high school this evening. It will be live streamed at: Savannah Sports Network on YouTube.
A meeting with West Nodaway district administration and the parents of private school children with disabilities will be held on February 1st at 3:00 PM in the school library. Please see the image for more details.
Good luck to our JV boys this evening! They will play in Savannah at 6:00 PM. Go Rockets!
Good luck to our varsity basketball team, as they take on Nodaway-Holt this evening. Game time is 6:00 PM, and the bus will leave at 4:15 PM.
Good morning! Please see the attached letter from Dr. Barnes about our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
Athletic Week At A Glance: Jan 18th-Jan 24th
Tuesday: Varsity basketball at Nodaway Holt; 6:00 PM tip.
Wednesday: JV boys basketball at Savannah; 6:00 PM tip.
Friday: JV/V at Osborn; JV boys at 4:45 PM, Varsity starts at 6:00 PM.
Saturday: Varsity at Albany; 3:00 PM tip.
The Fairfax tournament scheduled for today has been postponed until Saturday at 1:00 PM- Boys Consolation- West Nodaway (HOME) vs. Nodaway Holt (VISITOR)
Some centers and play time in preschool!
There will be no school today, Friday, January 15th, 2021 for West Nodaway R-I. School will resume Tuesday, January 19th.
Updated Fairfax Tournament Bracket! Go Rockets!
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 18th! Have a great three-day weekend, Rockets!
Good luck to our middle school Scholar Bowl team! They will compete at West Nodaway this evening, beginning at 4:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Don't forget to join us tonight at Taco John's in Maryville from 5:00-7:00 PM. All you need to do is mention "West Nodaway After Prom" to the cashier, and 50% of your entire purchase will be given to the organization. Thank you for your support!
Please see the attached image concerning a meeting with the West Nodaway district administration and the parents of private school children with disabilities on January 19th at 3:30 PM.
Join us for a fundraiser to support West Nodaway's After Prom! Come to Taco John's in Maryville from 5:00-7:00 PM tomorrow evening, January 14th, and 50% of your entire purchase will be given to the organization. All you need to do is mention "West Nodaway After Prom" to the cashier! Thank you for your support!
Check out the updated Fairfax Tournament bracket after last night's games. Wish our varsity boys luck as they take on South Holt this evening at 6:00 PM. The girls will play tomorrow at 4:30 PM. Go Rockets!
A little bit of everything from awards assembly to Bill of Rights study and one last court warming spirit sign! Love these kiddos!
We got spirit, yes we do! 4th grade has spirit, how bout you??
Learning different math stations for some independent skill/fact practice :)
Persuasive writing calls for OREOS!
FBLA Valentine's Day Fundraiser: FBLA will be selling Crush soda "Valentine Grams" for $1.00 each. You can send any student or staff member a personalized message, along with a Crush soda. Print and return the attached form, or stop by either office! Orders are due by Tuesday, February 9th. Delivery will be Friday, February 12th.
Check out the updated Fairfax Tournament bracket! Girls play at 4:30 PM this evening against East Atchison, and the boys will play on Wednesday at 6:00 PM against South Holt.
Good luck to our varsity girls basketball team! They will play East Atchison this evening in Fairfax at 4:30 PM. The bus will leave at 3:10 PM. Go Rockets!
Mark your calendars! The next FFA-sponsored community blood drive will be held on Monday, February 8th from 2:00-7:00 PM at the Burlington Junction American Legion.
We are relaunching our Parents As Teachers program. If you, or someone you know has a child between the ages of 0-3 and would be interested in participating in this program, please let us know!
Elementary Parents: Please check your email for a Title I survey. The survey will be open until February 1st. Thank you!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Jan 11th-Jan 16th (Fairfax Tournament)
Monday: Varsity boys vs East Atchison; 7:30 PM. Bus at 5:30
Tuesday: Varsity girls vs East Atchison; 4:30 PM. Bus at 3:10.
Wednesday: Varsity Boys (Fairfax Tournament) TBD
Thursday: Varsity Girls (Fairfax Tournament) TBD
Friday: Varsity boys (Fairfax Tournament) TBD
Saturday: Varsity Girls (Fairfax tournament) TBD
The Fairfax Invitational Basketball Tournament kicks off next week. You can find the bracket under the "News" section of our website.
The elementary cheer clinic participants have had fun this week! Happy Courtwarming, Rockets!
Don't forget! After Prom Soup Supper tonight from 5:00-7:30 PM. Games begin at 6:00 PM. Come grab some supper and cheer on our Rockets to a victory!
Happy Courtwarming, Rockets! Varsity basketball will take on Union Star tonight at home, beginning at 6:00 PM. Coronation will follow the games.
5th-12th Grade Students, All Parents, and All Community Members: Please click the link below to complete our co-op mascot, color, and naming survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyHRlo15xDaa31IAyUXlu8fRKYwbH2UpAYlNtu2C8dlfIemg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Tomorrow's Courtwarming Theme: "Marvin the Martian, Home Planet" Dress in Rocket Gear
Courtwarming Game Night: Directly after coronation on Friday, until 11:30 PM. $3/person, $5/couple. Pizza, popcorn, candy, and drinks provided. All HS invited. See website for more info!
5th graders went on a long division scavenger hunt!
The JV boys basketball team will travel to Jefferson Saturday, Jan. 9th for a JV basketball Round Robbin.
JV Round Robin- January 9, 2021- At Jefferson (Platte Valley)
Location Time Game
Old Gym 9:30 AM West Nodaway vs Platte Valley Boys
Old Gym 10:45 AM West Nodaway vs Worth County Boys
Masks are required inside the doors at Jefferson.
Happy Courtwarming week from Gru and the minions! 💛💙
(Masks were only removed for a few seconds to snap this quick picture!)
Tomorrow's Courtwarming Theme: "Bugs Bunny, Named MVP" Dress in Sports Attire
Grade cards will be held for any unpaid TEAM balances. If your child has an unpaid TEAM balance, please pay these fees by this Friday, January 8. TEAM statements were emailed to parents today for those who have unpaid balances. Please call the elementary office if you have any questions!
Tomorrow's Courtwarming Theme: "Tweety and Sylvester!" Find Friend and Dress as Iconic Duo
Check out the Rocket Review for the month of January!
https://www.smore.com/n2yeh
After Prom Soup Supper - Friday, January 8th from 5:00-7:30 PM. Games begin at 6:00 PM. Come grab some supper and cheer on our Rockets to a victory!
Good luck to our JV/V basketball teams. They will play in Hopkins this evening at 5:15 PM. Go Rockets!
The West Nodaway Board of Education will hold a special session on Thursday, January 7, 2021 @ 6:00 pm in the school media center. The agenda is posted under menu/docs on the WN website.
Courtwarming dress-up week kicks off tomorrow! Tomorrow's theme is "Taz, Go Crazy!" Wear mismatched clothes. See you soon, Rockets!
We hope you had a happy and safe holiday! Classes will resume at West Nodaway tomorrow morning at 7:55 AM. Welcome back, Rockets!
Good luck to our varsity basketball teams as they take on East Atchison this evening at home. Game time is 6:00 PM. Go Rockets!
MS Scholar Bowl practice Tuesday 1/5 after school until 4:15!
MS Scholar Bowl meet in Osborn, Thursday 1/7!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Jan 4th-Jan 9th
Monday: Varsity basketball at home vs East Atchison; 6:00 PM
Tuesday: JV/Varsity basketball at North Nodaway; 5:15 PM
Friday: (Court warming) Varsity basketball at home vs Union Star; 6:00 PM
High School Student Council: Please don't forget, Courtwarming decorating will take place on Monday, January 4th at 1:00 PM in the commons.
Good luck to our varsity basketball teams as they take on North Harrison this evening at home! Game time is 6:00 PM. Go Rockets!
Merry Christmas from Preschool!
Fifth grade and kindergarten spent some time relaxing and reading in the library.
Fifth grade and kindergarten spent some time relaxing and reading in the library.
Christmas break is here! Have a very Merry Christmas! See you on January 5th, Rockets.
Don't forget - tonight's theme for our home basketball game is "Christmas Spirit." Get decked out in your most festive apparel, and come cheer on the Rockets!
Our 1/2 Day of Holiday Happiness!🎄🎅
Good luck to our varsity basketball teams as they take on St. Joe Christian this evening at home. Game time is 6:00 PM. Go Rockets!!
On the West Nodaway Express today Conductor Barnes delivers hot cocoa, candy canes, and punches the tickets of those who believe.
Do you believe?
https://youtu.be/jvtZPDM6IXw
Parents and Community Members: Please check your email, or follow the link below, for a co-op naming survey!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXbD6OiBwyLwOfr5gl0LDvoNaRrs_hQwsE2rnRCBYlofTe0Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Polar Express conductor @ WN this morning delivering cocoa and candy canes to the elementary students!
Preschool has been having some Christmas fun! This week we made gingerbread play dough, gingerbread men and decorated sugar cookies. 🎄
Day 14: Winter wonderland with boots, hats, scarves and sweaters!
Merry Christmas to our MS/HS students! They enjoyed a hot cocoa bar with fancy toppings provided by staff today before finals!
Good luck to our JV/V basketball teams as they travel to Mound City this evening! Click below for a link to the 275 Conference game day procedures.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mw4-t3QHmBlD6ZwepbngV7SNEcVYhNbaOtjGnvhrr98/edit?usp=sharing
We had a very busy day yesterday at West Nodaway Elementary. When viewing the videos you may need to open them on a desktop or laptop computer.
Enjoy!
Christmas Concert: https://youtu.be/LhqW97CDjWQ
Formal Christmas Lunch: https://youtu.be/IdtC-dMSJF8
5th grade learned about plant stems and their purpose to carry nutrients to the leaves with celery, water and food coloring experiment.
One of my favorite Rocket traditions...Christmas Formal Lunch! Thank you to everyone that made today a success and PTO for the special desserts. The kids all looked amazing and really enjoyed their lunch.
Tomorrow is the last MS/HS holiday dress-up day. Put on your ugly sweaters and show your Christmas spirit! We can't wait to see what you all come up with!
Elementary Reminder: Tomorrow will be our last day of TEAM. Please call the elementary office to notify us of any changes in morning drop off or afternoon pick up. Thank you!
Good luck to our JV basketball team as they take on Sidney this evening at home. Game time is 6:00 PM. There will be four quarters of JV boys, followed by two extra quarters, for a total of six quarters. Go Rockets!
West Nodaway FFA played elves today as they donated 30 turkeys to the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office. Thank you to the law enforcement officers who help protect keep our communities safe.
5th graders brought out the picture books today during a lesson on making citations!
More Santa Spirit!
Day 12: Santa Hat Day
The FCA Christmas party will be held at 6:30 PM this evening in the elementary gym. There will be pizza and games!
MS/HS Reminder: All in-person students must turn their Chromebooks in to their home room teacher before they leave for Christmas break! Students exempt from finals must return them on Friday, before they are allowed to leave early.
MS/HS Parents and Students: If your student is exempt from finals, they were sent home with a permission slip yesterday afternoon. Please sign and return the form to the HS office by Friday, in order to be excused from school during finals time. Thank you for your help!
MS/HS Christmas Dress-Up Week Reminder:
Tomorrow (12/16) = Boots, Hats, Scarves
Thursday (12/17) = Christmas Shirts and Socks
Friday (12/18) = Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Thank you to all the blood drive donors! Our goal was 35 and we beat it by collecting 38 units! Good day to be a ROCKET!!!
Don't forget, Junior High Scholar Bowl practice tomorrow, December 15th, right after school in Mr. Downing's room until 4:15. Our next practice after that will be Thursday, December 17th. See you there!!!
Good luck to our JV/V basketball teams tonight as they take on Platte Valley at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. The theme for tonight's game is "Throwback!"
Day 10: Show off your antlers! 🦌
Good luck to our JV/V basketball teams as they travel to King City this evening. Game time is 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
The make up date for the postponed Albany game is Saturday Jan. 23rd at Albany; 3:00 PM start time.
A varsity basketball has also been added against North Harrison at home on Monday, Dec. 28th; 6:00 PM.
FFA sponsored Blood Drive TODAY 2-7 pm at the American Legion in Burlington Junction. Hope to see you there!
FFA Sponsored Community Blood Drive - Today from 2:00-7:00 PM at American Legion Building in Burlington Junction. Blood donations are down, so giving is very important right now! All donors will receive a free t-shirt!
Can you hear those sleigh bells? It's almost time for Christmas break! West Nodaway will dismiss on Tuesday, December 22nd at 12:20 PM. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:55 AM. Have a happy and safe holiday season!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Dec. 14th-20th
Monday: JV/Varsity basketball at King City; 5:30 tip off for 2 qtrs of JV boys, varsity to girls and boys to follow. Tickets are required. Players were sent home with 4 tickets, call the office if you are needing extra. 3:45 PM bus.
Tuesday: JV/Varsity basketball vs Platte Valley at home; 5:30 tip off for 2 qtrs of JV boys, varsity girls and boys to follow.
Thursday: JV boys vs Sidney at home; 6:00 PM tip off for 6 quarters of JV basketball.
Friday: JV/Varsity basketball at Mound City; 5:30 tip off for 2 qtrs of JV boys, varsity girls and boys to follow. 4:10 bus time.
Day 9: PJ Day
Friday morning center time in Kindergarten.
Elementary Student Council is excited to report we collect 306 items for the food drive!! What a great way to give back to our community! Thank you so much to those who donated items! We will post our winning class on Monday!
JV boys basketball at Stewartsville Saturday morning.
First game at 10:15 AM
Second game at 11:30 AM
Bus leaves at 8:00 AM
Masks are required inside the school. NO tickets required.
High School basketball players will be sent home with tickets today for King City on Monday.
The varsity basketball games scheduled to be played at Albany have been postponed due to Covid. High school girls and boys will practice after school.
FFA sponsored Blood Drive, Monday, December 14th, 2-7 pm at the American Legion in Burlington Junction. There is an urgent need for blood so please consider giving!
Good luck to our HS basketball teams as they travel to Albany this evening! CORRECTION: Game time is 6:00 PM. Go Rockets!
Jr High Lady Rockets finish their season as they captured 1st place with a final score of 72-7 against DeKalb. Nice season ladies!
5th graders are making writing fun! Today's addition to our writing notebooks included a story using nouns, verbs, and adjectives decided on by classmates. However, they could write about anything they wanted to as long as those words were somewhere in their story. Check it out!
Junior High Scholar Bowl practice tomorrow, December 11th, right after school in Mr. Downing's room until 4:15. Snacks will be provided. Next week our practices will be on Tuesday & Thursday!
Our elementary students earn keys to our Treasure Books mobile cart and free books to keep for reading books and taking AR tests! Each key earned gets them a free book, and our kids love it! Donations of like new, or new books accepted and appreciated! Keep reading, Rockets!
Third grade has been working hard on writing complete paragraphs! We were very proud of how complete and great our paragraphs about winter turned out!
Mrs. Hunt received a makeover this morning in preschool.
To ensure everyone is going to the correct location for the JH basketball game this evening, attached is a picture of general directions. Sorry for the confusion!
Address: 702 Main Street, DeKalb, MO 64440.
Reminder: Elementary food drive ends tomorrow, December 11th. Anything that you can do to help would be appreciated. Collections are low this year.
JH 275 Basketball: Tonight at Buchanan County R-IV School District in DeKalb, beginning at 5:30 PM. Address: 702 Main Street, DeKalb, MO 64440.
Good luck to our HS basketball teams this evening! They will take on Essex at home, beginning at 5:30 PM.
The JH basketball game scheduled for Saturday at Plattsburg is canceled due to Covid.
What a beautiful day!!! Preschool enjoyed being able to run and play outside in December.
5th graders took learning into their own hands and had the opportunity to teach the class an alternative way to solve multiplication problems. Way to go Will and Jude for being today's problem solvers! 😁
Day 6: College Game Day! 🎄 Go Team!
Tickets will be sent home with the junior high basketball girls and boys today and tomorrow for the game at DeKalb on Thursday. Each player will receive 4 tickets in an envelop. If you need more tickets please call the office.
Reminder: Picture day is tomorrow! (PK-12th make-ups, MS/HS grade levels, organizations, HS basketball, and HS cheer)
FFA Barnwarming: Saturday, December 12th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Pizza and games! Free will donation. Open to ALL West Nodaway students! We hope to see you there!
There will be no middle school math tutoring this week! We apologize for any inconvenience.
Here is the JV boys schedule for Saturday at Stewartsville.
10:15 AM- Polo vs. West Nodaway
11:30 AM- OSHS vs. West Nodaway
MS/HS Parents: Please check your email for semester finals information! Have a great day!
The junior high boys and girls will travel to Plattsburg this Saturday Dec. 12th. Girls will play first at 11:00 AM. Bus time 8:45 PM.
Staff Countdown to Christmas Day 5: Santa Shirt Day!
Ho, ho, ho! High School Student Council will be sponsoring a Christmas dress-up week from December 14th through December 18th for all middle and high school students:
Monday, 14th: Polar Express (Pajama Day)
Tuesday, 15th: Holiday Hats and Socks
Wednesday, 16th: Winter Wonderland (Boots, Hats, Scarves, Etc.)
Thursday, 17th: Santa's Helpers - (Christmas Shirts and Socks)
Friday, 18th: Ugly Sweater Day
We can't wait to see your festive holiday apparel!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Nov. 7th- 13th.
Monday: JH 275 Basketball at home v.s Mound City; 5:30 PM
Thursday: JH 275 Basketball at Dekalb; 5:30 PM
High school basketball at home v.s Essex. 5:30 PM tip off for boys JV. Varsity girls and boys to follow.
Friday: Varsity basketball at Albany; 6:00 PM.
Saturday: JV boys basketball at Stewartsville. Games at 10:30 AM and Noon.
JH Girls at Plattsburg; 11:00 AM.
No classes at NTS tomorrow. NTS students need to arrive at West Nodaway at 10:40 AM. Have a good evening!
Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they compete in the first round of the 275 Conference Junior High Basketball Tournament today! Go Rockets!
Have a wonderful weekend Rocket Nation from your Flannel Friday Friends!🎄
Ho, ho, ho! High School Student Council will be hosting a "Christmas Dress Up Week" for all MS/HS students from December 14th through December 18th to get us into the Christmas spirit! The dress-up days are as follows:
Monday: Polar Express (Pajama Day)
Tuesday: Holiday Hats and Socks
Wednesday: Winter Wonderland (Boots, Hats, Scarves, Etc.)
Thursday: Santa's Helpers (Christmas Shirts and Socks)
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day
We look forward to seeing all of your festive holiday apparel!
Mark your calendars! FFA will be sponsoring a community blood drive on Monday, December 14th from 2:00-7:00 PM at the Burlington Junction American Legion.
Don't forget that picture day is next week! SCH Photo will be here on Wednesday, 12/09 to photograph PK-12th grade retakes, HS basketball, HS cheer, along with all other West Nodaway organizations. Picture packets are available in the office, or with your coach!
Day 4: Family Flannel Photo🎄
Preschool fun with "phones!"
Our afternoon preschool students have been learning about families. We have talked a lot about shelter and houses. Yesterday we had some fun making houses out of boxes.
Day 3: Rocked the Christmas Socks! 🎄
Reminder that our Annual Food Drive will be running from November 23 - December 11. Our donations have been very low this year. Please see the attached document for the items that are being collected per grade level. Thank you all so much to those that are able to donate.
Preschool hard at work.
On Wed, Dec 9th before our regularly scheduled Board meeting we will have a community forum @ 6:00 p.m. in the media center to hear any comments about a sports co-op with another district. We have completed both community and student surveys in this regard. Masks are required.
More WN Elves at Work!
The high school boys basketball game scheduled against Clarinda Academy on Dec. 7th has been postponed to to February 8th.
Staff Countdown to Christmas Day 2:Elf Yourself!! Spreading some joy for our WN students this holiday season! More pictures to come today!!♥️💚
There will be no middle school math tutoring this week! We apologize for any inconvenience. Have a great week!
Hot off the press! Check out our latest edition of The Rocket Review.
https://www.smore.com/g0asm
Good luck to our JH basketball teams this evening! They will play King City at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Good afternoon PK - 5 Rocket families,
When students return to school tomorrow, we would like for all students in grades 2nd-5th to return their Chromebooks and chargers. They will not need to transport them to and from school at this time. We are excited to announce that our staff seem to be on the mend and we are happy to have everyone back. Having said that, if we should run into a rise in illnesses again we may have to reassess and push the Chromebooks back out. Thank you all for your patience at this very trying and uncertain time. Our main goal is to keep the building open and have class on campus but we just don't know what situation will present itself to us this year.
If your child is in quarantine they will continue distance learning as usual and return their Chromebooks when they return to school. If you should have any questions please call the school office. Have a great evening!
Thank you,
Mrs. Barnes
There have been a few recent changes to the athletic calendar. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to this spreadsheet. Thank you for your flexibility during this time!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11OnryWL08bBlWkL2mNQFE0cDXHsTmOHfvDblqfwD2lo/edit?usp=sharing
See link below for the revised 275 JH tournament
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XeHFiFOqKMI9dY3yyu8GapV4PCJ0DGpb5ug_4AO9kG8/edit?usp=sharing
The Rockets will play Saturday, Dec. 5th at South Holt; 10:00 AM
Monday Dec. 7th at home vs Mound City; 5:30 PM
Thursday Dec. 10th at Dekalb; 5:30 PM
The West Nodaway high school boys and girls basketball teams will not be participating in the PVI tournament this year.
Fifth grade planned their own Thanksgiving Parade!
Kindergarten practiced writing Thanksgiving words and made 3D shapes out of play dough. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Preschool center time before break!
Day before thanksgiving break.... we did all things turkey!
I have not found time to post in awhile but here is what has been happening in 4th grade ❤️
8th grade math learning about circumference of a circle!
Upcycle projects in Apparel class!
The junior high and high school basketball games with King City have been rescheduled. Junior high will play Tuesday, Dec. 1st at home, starting at 5:30 with JH girls. High school basketball will play at King City on Monday, Dec. 14th starting at 5:00 with JV boys, followed by varsity boys and girls.
Thanksgiving break is here! School will resume for students on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:55 AM.
Parents: Please check your email in regard to a sports co-op survey from Dr. Barnes. Thank you in advance for your input!
The HS basketball games at King City on Tuesday Nov. 24th have been postponed. The make up date TBD.
Family Literacy Night 2020 has gone virtual this year. Elementary students received packets last Friday, now here is the staff video that goes with it. We hope that you have a great time with these activities. Happy Thanksgiving Rocket Families!
https://youtu.be/okeOoQD2vPs
Wish our JH basketball teams luck this evening as they take on St. Gregory at home. Game time is 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
FBLA made name books for the preschool class. Each student now has a dry erase book to practice spelling and writing their names. Thank you Mrs. Wennihan and FBLA members.
Jillian and Clara met their fluency goals today!! #RocketPride
Due to Covid concerns the Jamboree scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 20th has been canceled. The high school girls will practice at 8:00 AM. The high school boys will have an OPEN practice/inner squad scrimmage at 10:00 AM.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the picture day originally scheduled for November 24th has been moved to Wednesday, December 9th. Thank you for your flexibility!
It's time for some turkey! West Nodaway will not be in session from Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th for Thanksgiving break. There will also be no school on Monday, November 30th due to staff development. Have a happy and safe holiday!
A few turkeys came to lunch today! Happy Thanksgiving!!
A few turkeys came to lunch today! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Due to COVID 19 tonight’s JH basketball games with King City have been cancelled. JH girls will practice right after school. JH boys will practice at 5:30.
Preschool enjoyed their Thanksgiving lunch today. We hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Good luck to our JH basketball teams this evening! They will take on King City at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. Masks are required for entrance. Thank you for your cooperation. Go Rockets!
Don't forget! FFA will be hosting their next community breakfast on Sunday, November 22nd from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Burlington Junction American Legion Building. Breakfast will be a free-will donation. Bring your appetite!
The high school basketball jamboree will begin at 9:30 AM Saturday morning with the high school girls, boys to follow at approximately 10:30 AM. The Rockets will be scrimmaging Northeast Nodaway.
The format will be:
8 mins varsity
8 mins varsity
6 mins JV
8 mins Varsity/JV
Masks are required inside the doors at West Nodaway.
Don't forget! Friday is the last day to place your donut order to benefit Briley's Heart Cart! Donuts are $1.00 each and will be delivered on 11/24. More details on website.
Picture day is here again! On Tuesday, November 24th, SCH Photo will be here to photograph individual make-ups, high school basketball, high school cheer, middle and high school grade levels, and all organizations.
Parents: Please check your email regarding important District information.
Parents: Please check your email for a letter from Dr. Barnes about the TEAM program. Thank you!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Nov. 16th-Nov. 22nd.
Monday: JH basketball at North Andrew; 5:00 PM
Wednesday: End of Season Volleyball Banquet [HS - 4:00-5:30 PM, JH - 5:30-7:00 PM] End of Season Cross Country Banquet, 6:30 PM
Thursday JH Basketball vs. King City at Home; 5:30 PM
Saturday: JV/V Basketball Jamboree with Stanberry at Home; 9:30 AM
The West Nodaway Board of Education special session on Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. in the school media center has been moved to 7:30 p.m.. The agenda is posted under menu/docs on WN website.
Junior high basketball will travel to North Andrew tomorrow, Monday the 16th for a 5:00 pm start time.
North Andrew ask that fans mask up until they are seated and ask visiting fans to sit on the east side and enter through the northeast entrance.
The West Nodaway Board of Education will hold a special session on Monday, November 16th, 2020 @ 6:00 p.m. in the school media center. The agenda is posted under menu/docs on WN website.
West Nodaway senior, Tyler Blay, signed his National Letter of Intent to Missouri Western State University Cross-Country Track and Field this afternoon. Congratulations, Tyler!
Nova met his fluency goal! Way to go! #RocketPride
FFA will be hosting their next community breakfast on Sunday, November 22nd from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Burlington Junction American Legion Building. Breakfast will be a free-will donation. Bring your appetite!
Parents: If you were previously unable to open the mask survey, please try again. The error should be fixed! Thank you for your patience.
Preschool having fun and learning during center time.
Parents: Please check your email for a mask mandate survey from West Nodaway! We appreciate your help.
The end of season banquet for all JH/HS football players and JH/HS cheerleaders will be held tomorrow evening at North Nodaway, beginning at 6:30 PM. The bus will leave West Nodaway at 5:45 PM. This banquet is for players and coaches only.
Congratulations to Jon Rohr, Dawson Fast, Cassandra Lebow, Duke Ingraham (2 Year), and Erin Cook (2 Year) for being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society! The ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 PM at the MHS Performing Arts Center in Maryville.
6th grade math working on volume!
West Nodaway's Junior class will be selling rally towels for $10.00 each. Proceeds will benefit After Prom. The sale will continue as long as supplies last! Sign up in either office.
Our JH basketball teams will take on North Nodaway at home this evening, beginning at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Today the fifth grade class had an experience of a lifetime! We had the opportunity to partake in a zoom conference with Marion Blumenthal Lazan, author of the book Four Perfect Pebbles and a Holocaust survivor. It was a wonderful experience to hear her story!
Third Grade watched some videos, read a book, and talked a lot about what Veterans Day is and what it means to America. Happy Veterans Day and thank you to those who serve our country!
Due to the cancellation of the South Holt Junior High Tournament. Junior High girls and boys basketball will play King City at home next Thursday, Nov. 19th starting at 5:30.
The end of season football banquet will be this Friday at North Nodaway starting at 6:30 for JH and HS football players. Bus will leave from the school at 5:45. Players and coaches only.
The end of season volleyball banquet will be Wednesday, November 18th.
High School: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Junior High: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The end of season cross country banquet will be next Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30 in the commons. Runners and coaches only.
Due to the cancellation of the South Holt Junior High Tournament.
Junior High girls and boys basketball will playing King City at home next Thursday, Nov. 19th starting at 5:30.
Happy Veteran's Day! West Nodaway will observe this special day at 2:45 PM with a reading, Flander's Field Song, TAPS, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Junior Auxiliary members will also be passing out poppies and delivering "Blessing Bags" around town.
In observance of Veteran's Day tomorrow, West Nodaway asks that all students and staff please wear red, white, and blue!
The South Holt JH Basketball Tournament for next week has been CANCELLED. Make-up games for the week to be determined!
JH basketball will take on Platte Valley this evening at Jefferson. Game time is 5:30 PM. Good luck, Rockets!
Tomorrow nights JH game at Platte Valley requires tickets. The players were sent home with envelopes with 4 tickets. If you need more tickets please call the office or have your player get them from Mr. Phipps.
Don't forget to place your donut order to benefit Briley's Heart Cart! Donuts are $1.00 each and will be delivered 11/24. Orders due by 11/20. Details on school website. Sign up in the office!
Good luck to our JH basketball teams as they travel to Mound City this evening. Game time is 5:30 PM!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Nov. 9th-15th
Monday: JH basketball at Mound City; 5:30 tip-off
Tuesday: JH basketball vs Platte Valley; 5:30 tip-off in Jefferson. (Tickets are required, will be handed out to parents/players in Mound City during sign out)
Thursday: JH basketball at home vs North Nodaway; 5:30 tip-off.
Great job Rockets!
Tyler Blay class 1 State Champ!
Results below
https://live.pttiming.com/XC-PTT.html?mid=2081
West Nodaway’s Team finishes 4th place overall! Great running!
You will be able to follow the MSHSAA cross country championships on the link below.
The Rockets are scheduled to run at tomorrow at 4:00 pm.
https://live.pttiming.com/XC-PTT.html?mid=2081
7th grade math students are using algebra tiles to learn about equations!
Good luck to our high school cross country team as they travel to the state competition this weekend! Go get 'em, Rockets!
West Nodaway NHS induction ceremony 2020
Congratulations to these amazing kids!
Click the following link to view the full video of our induction ceremony.
https://youtu.be/g6XDHH0CWGE
Congratulations to our new NHS members! A video showing the ceremony will be uploaded later!
My Spanish 3 and 4 students are showing students, from other countries, what it's like to be from the midwest! They are participating in a project that I am doing with schools from Argentina, Peru, and Mexico! Fall in Missouri!
JH basketball will play Nodaway-Holt this evening at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. Wish them luck!
Fifth grade has been learning about the respiratory system. Today we measured our lung capacity with balloons!
Correction: FFA will be hosting their next community breakfast on SUNDAY, November 22nd from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Burlington Junction American Legion Building. Breakfast will be a free-will donation.
Attached is the bracket for the South Holt JH basketball tournament.
The bracket format is a little different this year. The Rockets will play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the week of Nov. 16th.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rtq79RAbbXfTFpTEELZHZScUSCNSrO7bMVDVMK1lkdg/edit?usp=sharing
Don't forget to order your FFA fruit! Sales will continue online through November 9th, so this is the last week to order. You can shop online at https://shop.4sns.com/payfund.asp and use the following password: 4SBURL06. Thank you for your support!
Good luck to our JH basketball teams! They will play at Union Star this evening at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
8th grade math is having lots of great discussions this morning!
Due to covid we will not have our normal NHS induction ceremony. We will post a video of the ceremony on Thrillshare.
We did a tapping ceremony for our new NHS members today! These students have shown great character, leadership, scholarship, and service. Congratulate these students if you see them around!
Induction will be held on Thursday.
Good luck to our JH basketball teams this evening! They will play at Fairfax, beginning at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Nov 2nd- Nov. 8th
Monday: JH basketball at East Atchison; 5:30 start.
Start of HS basketball and cheer.
Tuesday: JH basketball at Union Star; 5:30 start.
Thursday: JH basketball vs Nodaway Holt at home; 5:30 start.
Saturday: Cross country Championships in Columbia; 4:00 pm race time.
Basketball papers went home with all elementary boys. Please send those back Monday or Tuesday to the elementary office. If you need a new copy please contact Jennifer McGinness.
Hot off the press! Here is the latest edition of The Rocket Review for the month of November.
https://www.smore.com/3vmuy
Native American presentations
Awards assembly! These kids had a great first quarter!!
Halloween fun in fourth grade!
District Champions! On to State! The Rockets will race next weekend in Columbia!
Tyler Blay was your Individual Champion!
Go Rockets!
Happy Halloween from this fun group!! This week we also celebrated awards today!
Fun day in Kindergarten celebrating Halloween!!
Halloween fun!
Tonight's game at East Atchison will be live streamed through Blue Frame, see link below to get the game for a $10.00 charge.
https://www.mshsaa.tv/
Happy Halloween from this fun group!! We also celebrated awards today!! Here's to second quarter!!!
The TEAM kids loved that Mrs. Barnes danced with them tonight!! Thank you Mrs. Barnes and TEAM kids for being so awesome!!
Congrats to the following athletes on being selected to 275 All Conference teams.
Cross Country: Team Champs- West Nodaway
Tyler Blay
Duke Ingraham
Riley Play
Football:
Karson Oberhauser- 2nd Team All Purpose Back
Will Cordell- 2nd team Defensive End/Linebacker
Preston Bateman- 2nd team Defensive Back
Volleyball:
Riley Linville- Honorable Mention
Here is a PDF to see 275 All Conference teams:
Volleyball-- file:///home/chronos/u-2b00d74aca8a0e0456b26639f9133b06238c222b/MyFiles/Downloads/275%20All-Conference%20Team%202020%20-%20Volleyball.docx%20(1).pdf
Football-- file:///home/chronos/u-2b00d74aca8a0e0456b26639f9133b06238c222b/MyFiles/Downloads/275%20All-Conference%20Teams%202020%20-%20Football.docx%20(1).pdf
Thank you to the 14 local businesses for making our 1st Annual Trunk OR Treat a success! ♥️ #WNRockets
# 1 - First Christian Church
#2 - Family Medical Center
#3 - Snodderley Lumber
#4 - Elmo Betterment Club
#5 -The American Legion Aux
#6 - Methodist Church
#7 - IAMO
#8 - Goff Home Grocery
#9 - R Family Cuts
#10 - Farmers Supply
#11 - CBT
#12 - Yellow Rose Sorority
#13 - Terra's Cuts
#14 - Clearmont Fire Department
North-West Nodaway will play against East Atchison in Tarkio tomorrow night for District football. Game time is 7:00 PM. Go Muskets!
Happy Halloween from preschool!
Fun times!! #WNRockets
More morning fun with PBS Bash!
Where’s Waldo?
WN Elementary office team is ready for Trunk OR Treat today! The kids look great! #WNRockets
JH basketball will play South Holt at home this evening, beginning at 5:30 PM. Good luck, Rockets!
Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, due to staff development. Enjoy your three-day weekend, Rockets!
Reminder: NTS students are not expected to attend school on Friday, October 30th. Have a great three-day weekend!
Due to Parent Teacher Conferences, there will be no TEAM tomorrow night 10/28. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Reminder: A meeting with West Nodaway district administration and the parents of private school children with disabilities will be held tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM in the school library. West Nodaway R-I invites representatives of private schools, as well as representatives of parents of parentally-placed private school children with disabilities within the district's jurisdiction to attend this meeting. Details can be found on the school website under "News."
Reminder: Stop by MS/HS parent-teacher conferences today from 1:00-7:00 PM, or Wednesday from 4:00-7:00 PM. See you then!
Fun at Team!
Due to weather, flu shots will be moved to the elementary gym tomorrow night from 4-6 PM. Students and families are welcome!
JH basketball will play their first game at HOME this evening against Rock Port. Game time is 5:30 PM.
There will be no school at West Nodaway tomorrow, October 27th or Friday, October 30th, due to staff development. Northwest Technical School students are expected to attend classes tomorrow, but not on Friday.
Athletic Week At A Glance: Oct. 26th-31st.
Monday: Oct. 26th- JH girl and boys basketball at home vs Rock Port; 5:30 tip off. District volleyball at Rock Port, vs Nodaway Holt at 5:45 pm.
Thursday: Oct. 29th- JH girls and boys basketball at home at home vs South Holt; 5:30 tip off.
Friday: Oct. 30th- District football at Tarkio vs East Atchison; 7:00 pm kickoff.
Saturday- District cross country at West Platte; 12:20 race time.
Good luck to our high school cross country team! They will run in the St. Joseph Christian meet at 9:00 AM.
Freshman Sydney Marriott worked so hard sewing her laundry bag in Apparel class! She was pretty proud of it! ☺️
Kindergarten used puppets today to act out the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
The FFA Haunted Hallway and Movie night scheduled for Saturday, October 24th is cancelled.
Yay! We successfully completed 1st Quarter!! Thank you to parents, grandparents, and staff. #WNRockets
Don't forget that picture day is Monday! SCH Photo will be here to photograph individual retakes, senior proof retakes, JH basketball, and JH cheer.
If the previous FFA ordering link did not work, please use the following link: https://shop.4sns.com/payfund.asp !
If you would like to order FFA food products online, please visit www.PayFund.4sns.com. The password is 4SBURL06. Thank you for your support!
This year, we are thrilled to offer our students a Trunk OR Treat event at the track on Thursday, October 29th from 1:30-2:30p.m. We have 8-10 local business that will be participating. Parents are welcome to attend. Students will be allowed to wear their school appropriate costumes all day, however, costume accessories that are deemed dangerous or similar to weaponry are not permitted. You may sign your child out that day but it will count against their attendance.
Varsity football plays in Oregon this evening at 7:00 PM. Go Muskets!
Michael Cook is up for "Athlete of the Week!" Please vote!
http://www.maryvilleforum.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c202386e-146b-11eb-8929-4f9b3dbf438f
Good luck to our varsity volleyball team as they travel to South Holt this evening. Game time is 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
There will be no school at NTS tomorrow or Friday, due to parent-teacher conferences over there. NTS students will need to arrive at WN at 10:40 AM.
The class 1 district 16 volleyball games at Rock Port will be live streamed.
Games start Monday, Oct. 26th. West Nodaway girls will play at 5:45 vs Nodaway Holt.
https://www.mshsaa.tv/?S=RockPortBlueJays&B=201514
FFA is hosting online fruit sales through November 29th! See any FFA member or Mrs. Honan (nhonan@wnrockets.com) to order. Thank you for your support of our FFA program!
Preschool loves the sensory walk in the gym.
Just a little preschool centers after nap.
Spanish 3 and 4 are enjoying our unit on past tense verbs and phrases. They had a listening activity where they had to decipher what I was saying in Spanish and act out the scene. It was comical to take pictures of their "Freeze Frames"!
#allinspanish
1st graders are working hard to build, read, and write closed syllable words!
Picture day is here again! SCH Photo will be here on Monday, October 26th. They will be photographing individual retakes, senior proof retakes, JH basketball, and JH cheer. Packets are available in the office!
It's time for MS/HS parent-teacher conferences! They will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 1:00-7:00 PM, and then again on Wednesday, October 28th from 4:00-7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing you!
Today we were Native Americans and told about our tribe on our “animal skin” paintings. You can find what our shelters looked like, the crops we grew and other foods we ate as well as interesting characteristics special to each tribe.
Good luck to our high school volleyball team! They play Union Star at home this evening, beginning at 5:30 PM.
Now through October 31st, Pizza Ranch in Maryville will contribute $2 for every regular-priced large pizza that is ordered and sold for delivery or pickup. The total amount will be divided equally among the six county school systems. ▪️Example: Pizza Ranch had about 600 large pizzas ordered in June. This would be $1,200. Each school would have received $200. In addition to the large pizza, they will also include $1 for every frozen pizza ordered and sold. The “Take & Bake” pizza is new and has developed because of the pandemic. The “Take & Bake” is awesome for fundraising, or just for ordering and baking later. Stop by, grab some supper, and help support our county schools! Thank you, Maryville Pizza Ranch! 🍕
Good luck to our high school cross country runners! They will run at the West Platte Invitational today.
Adopt A Highway trash pick up on Tuesday, Oct 20th, at 2:45 pm and last for approximately one hour. Students will earn an hour of community service and enjoy pizza and pop as a "thank you" for their help. If you can help, please sign up with Mr. Wallinga or Mrs. Honan.
The whole fifth grade class not only met but exceeded their individual STAR Reading goals! Way to go fifth grade you are DYNAMITE!
Correction: Varsity volleyball will play in the District tournament on Monday, October 26th at 5:45 PM, against Nodaway-Holt.
Here is the link for the West Nodaway Basketball online store.
https://west-nodaway-basketball.itemorder.com/
Go Rockets!
The plant science class is organizing their spring order for the greenhouse, and they'd love to offer what their customers want. Please email nhonan@wnrockets.com with suggestions and requests for annuals and vegetables.
Good luck, Muskets! They will take on Southwest Livingston County at home this evening. Kickoff is 7:00 PM. West Nodaway's Homecoming coronation ceremony will follow the game.
JH basketball practice will take place at 1:10pm today, October 15th. Football be at school at 2:45 to go to North Nodaway. HS Volleyball will travel to Nodaway Holt tonight, the bus will leave school at 4:00 pm. JH Cheer will follow JH Basketball.
Due to having no water, West Nodaway will dismiss at 1:00 pm today, October 15, 2020. There is no TEAM today. Please call the elementary office to make arrangements. Thank you!
TEAM is canceled today, October 14, 2020.
Due to having no water West Nodaway will dismiss at 1:00 pm today, October 14, 2020
275 conference cross country champion, Tyler Blay is up for the Maryville Forum Athlete of the Week. Go vote for Tyler!
http://www.maryvilleforum.com/sports/athletes_of_the_week/
Preschool had an exciting recess. They loved watching the farmers harvest the field next to the school. They also enjoyed seeing two fire trucks go by.
Good luck to our varsity volleyball team this evening! They will play Nodaway-Holt at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Sophomore Cami Brady’s Apparel class project!
Fifth graders are exploring the different muscles in the human body! Today we made robot arms to simulate our bicep and tricep muscles.💪
GoNoodle? TEAM says YES!! Clap out the syllables!!
The location for Cheer Clinic practice has been changed to West Nodaway Elementary Gym, from 6pm-7pm on Thursday, October 15th. Please contact Melissa Cook with any questions. (660) 725-7368. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Thank you to the WN Elementary Patriot Patrol as they honor Old Glory each morning!
275 conference champions! Individual champion was Tyler Blay
Runner up Duke Ingraham
4th Riley Blay
9th Preston Bateman
16 Keevin Mauplin
Great running by the Rockets!
Reminder: West Nodaway's postponed Homecoming coronation will follow the varsity football game on Friday!
On Tuesday, October 27th, West Nodaway will be hosting a "Flu Shot Clinic" from 4:00-6:00 PM for all students and their family members. The clinic will be set up outside of the elementary building. Please don't forget to bring your insurance card with you!
Good luck to our HS cross country runners and our varsity volleyball team! Cross country will run in the 275 Conference meet at NWMSU, beginning at 5:00 PM. Volleyball will take on Maysville at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
The West Nodaway Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, October 14, 2020 in the school Media Center. Regular session is at 6:00 p.m. followed by executive session. Agenda is posted under Menu/Docs on WN website.
JH basketball cheerleading will have their first practice on Tuesday, Oct. 13th at 3:30 pm with Coach Wilmes.
Athletic Week At A Glance: Oct. 12th-Oct. 18th
Games:
Monday: 275 cross country championships at Donaldson Park in Maryville. 5:00 pm start time for the boys race.
HS Volleyball vs Maysville at home; 5:30 start time.
Thursday: HS Volleyball at home vs Nodaway Holt; 5:30 start time .
Friday: Varsity football vs Southwest Livingston in Burlington Junction; 7:00 pm kickoff.
Saturday: Cross Country at West Platte
Practice:
Cheer at Hopkins on Wednesday; Little cheer girls clinic is from 6:00-7:00
JH Basketball: Boys are after school this week, girls are late.
Football at Hopkins 4:00-6:00
Kindergarten went on a fall walk!!
Look at this guy!! He was so proud of himself and we are so proud of him!!! Awesome job Cameron!!
A little place value war for math today
Due to a scheduled K-12 staff event there will be no TEAM on Thursday, October 22nd. Have a wonderful weekend!
Tonight's game will be live streamed on Bishop LeBlond's YouTube channel at “LB Athletics”
If you are attending the game the location is Bishop LeBlond High School – 3529 Fredrick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506
Good luck to our varsity football team as they travel to Bishop LeBlond this evening. Game time is 7:00 PM. Reminder: Only parents, grandparents, and siblings of the players are allowed to attend the game. Go Muskets!
Good luck to our varsity volleyball team this evening! They will play East Atchison at home, beginning at 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Reminder: If you haven't done so already, please don't forget to complete the parent survey emailed out yesterday! The survey will close in one week. Thank you for your help!
Parents: Please check your email for an October Parent Survey from Dr. Barnes.
Our favorite way to study for a test!
Look at these rockstars!! So proud of their hard work!
It's "Pink Out" game day! Our JH/HS volleyball teams will take on North Nodaway at home this evening. Game time is 5:00 PM. Good luck, Rockets!
Tomorrow is “Pink Out!” Wear your pink, support breast cancer research, and help cheer on the Rocket volleyball teams against North Nodaway! JH begins at 5:00 PM, followed by varsity.
Football game at Bishop LeBlond will only be allowing parents, grandparents, and siblings to attend games. Outside of this there will be no one else allowed at the entrance; No students or student sections allowed.
Good luck to our JH football team this evening! They will play in Rock Port at 5:00 PM. Go Muskets!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Oct. 5th- Oct. 12th
Monday: JH football at Rock Port; 5:00 pm start time. NO JV football will be played. Varsity football will practice at WN from 4:00-6:00.
Volleyball at Essex and Hamburg is canceled.
Tuesday: JH/HS volleyball vs North Nodaway at home; 5:00 pm start time.
Thursday: Varsity volleyball vs East Atchison at home; 5:30 pm start time.
Friday: Varsity football at Bishop LeBlond; 7:00 pm start time. (Limited Fans) A pass list will be made for parents, grandparents, and siblings. No students allowed.
275 JH volleyball conference champions!
Good luck to HS cross country and JH volleyball today! Cross country will participate in the Bishop Leblond Run at 9:00 AM, and JH volleyball is competing in the 275 JH Tournament. Go Rockets!
Spanish 1 - 6 students in class and 4 that are virtual learning! We played a game similar to Flyswatter but with flashlights! I made it interactive for the students that could not be there! #thelearningcontinues
Parents: If interested in seeing the Title Program Schoolwide Plan, copies are in the elementary office. Thank you!
Our staff dodgeball team took down the middle school competition in yesterday's tournament! The high school tournament will be played today during 8th hour. Watch out, high school! We're coming for you!
Revision: North Nodaway's coronation will follow the game. West Nodaway's coronation will take place on Friday, October 16th.
It's Homecoming! The North-West Nodaway Muskets will take on DeKalb at Hopkins, beginning at 7:00 PM tonight. Coronation will follow the game. We hope to see you there. Go Muskets!
Winners of the Hallway Decorations: 10th Grade and 7th Grade. #Homecoming2020 #WalkingDownTheBlueCarpet
Riley Blay is up for the Maryville Forum Athlete of the Week for Class 1. Go and vote for Riley!
http://www.maryvilleforum.com/sports/athletes_of_the_week/
Homecoming Week: Tomorrow is "SPIRIT DAY!" Break out your blue, and help cheer the Muskets on to a victory!
Good luck to our HS cross country and JH/HS volleyball teams this evening! Cross country runs in Shenandoah at 4:00 PM, and volleyball plays at Rock Port, beginning at 5:00 PM.
Now through October 31st, Pizza Ranch in Maryville will contribute $2 for every regular-priced large pizza that is ordered and sold for delivery or pickup. The total amount will be divided equally among the six county school systems. ▪️Example: Pizza Ranch had about 600 large pizzas ordered in June. This would be $1,200. Each school would have received $200. In addition to the large pizza, they will also include $1 for every frozen pizza ordered and sold. The “Take & Bake” pizza is new and has developed because of the pandemic. The “Take & Bake” is awesome for fundraising, or just for ordering and baking later. Stop by, grab some supper, and help support our county schools! Thank you, Maryville Pizza Ranch! 🍕
The freshmen were working hard on their hallway decorations! #classof2024
Homecoming Week: Tomorrow is "Missouri Weather Day!" Scarves, flip flops, sun hats, and/or boots! Dress for the most extreme weather conditions.
Homecoming Week: Tomorrow is "Iconic Movie Day!" Dress as your favorite iconic movie character.
Thank you to the September WN Safety Patrol: Jax Cowden, Braxton McGinness, and Gracie Larabee!
Don't forget -- tomorrow is the Homecoming pep rally, bonfire, and jersey auction at the football field in Burlington Junction, beginning at 6:00 PM! The community is invited to attend. We hope to see you there!
Good luck to our JH/HS volleyball teams! They will play Mound City at home this evening, beginning at 5:00 PM.
Thank you to United Electric for their generous contribution to the West Nodaway School District.
The West Nodaway homecoming coronation has been moved to Friday, Oct. 16th following the varsity football game.
Homecoming Week: Tomorrow is "Twin Day!" Find a friend and dress as twins.
The JV football game tonight against South Holt/Nodaway Holt has been canceled. Varsity football will practice at Hopkins. The JH football game will begin at 5:00 pm.
JH volleyball changes:
The contest scheduled for Monday 10/5 at Hamburg has been canceled.
The contest scheduled for Thursday 10/8 vs East Atchison has been canceled.
ADDED: Junior high girls will now play North Nodaway in their final game on Oct. 6th; 5:00 pm. Junior high basketball will begin Wednesday Oct. 7th.
Good morning, Rockets! Attached is the bracket for the 275 Conference Junior High Volleyball Tournament being held on Saturday, October 3rd in Rock Port.
Good luck to our HS cross country runners, as well as our JH/JV football teams! Cross country runs in Rock Port at 5:00 PM this evening, and football plays in Hopkins beginning at 5:00 PM.
Student Council and Booster Club will be hosting a community pep rally, jersey auction, and bonfire on Wednesday, September 30th in Burlington Junction, beginning at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend! Happy Homecoming Week!
Homecoming Week: Tomorrow is "Pajama Day!" Break out your coziest pajamas and kick off Homecoming week in style (and comfort)!
Athletic Week At A Glance- Sept. 28th-Oct. 3rd- Homecoming Week
Monday, Sept. 28th: JH/JV football vs South Holt/Nodaway Holt at Hopkins; 5:00 pm start time. Cross country at Rock Port; 5:15 pm race time.
Tuesday, Sept. 29th: JH/HS volleyball vs Mound City at Home; 5:00 pm start time.
Wednesday, Sept. 30th: Community Pep Rally/ Jersey Auction at the football field at 6:00 pm. Bonfire courtesy of the booster club will follow the event.
Thursday, Oct. 1st: JH/HS volleyball at Rock Port; 5:00 pm start time. Cross country travel to Shenandoah, Iowa; race time 6:10 pm.
Friday, Oct. 2nd: (Homecoming) Varsity football vs Dekalb at Hopkins; 7:00 pm start time. Coronation following the game.
Saturday Oct. 3rd: 275 JH Volleyball Tournament at Rock Port. First game at 9:00 a.m vs Union Star. Cross Country travel to Bishop Leblond; Race time 9:30 a.m.
FFA Meeting tonight @ 5 pm in the Ag Room! Come have chili and homemade cinnamon rolls!
FFA meeting for today September 27th is postponed to a later date. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Kindergarten celebrated Johnny Appleseed’s birthday with making applesauce, counting apples, apple volcanoes, and a surprise visit from Johnny Appleseed himself !! What a great day.
Look at this girl!! I’m so proud of her!!
4th graders played the part of early settlement colonists and had to decide what they needed to build to survive. What do we catch food with, collect water, shelter???
Preschool had fun with some apple activities today. They had an apple tasting, painted with apples and counted with apples.
Good luck to our JH volleyball team. They are competing in the East Atchison Tournament this morning, and their first game is at 8:00 AM. Go Rockets!!
Northwest Muskets fall to Mound City Panthers 60-14.
Closet cleaning time #TEAM
FFA meeting Sunday, September 27th, in the Ag Room. Chili and cinnamon rolls will be served and volleyball will be played after the meeting! Topics to discuss are our haunted hallway, fundraiser, and many more! Hope to see you there!
WN FFA Corn Yield Contest! Drop off your biggest ear for the Plant Science class to calculate yield by September 30th! Along with the ear we need name, phone number, and plant population. Winner receives a 20 ounce FFA tumbler!
Reminder: No classes at Northwest Technical School on Monday! NTS students please arrive at 10:40 AM.
Good luck to our varsity football team! They will play in Mound City tonight at 7:00 PM. Go Muskets!
Homecoming week is next week! Check out our school website for our full list of dress-up days and fun activities.
What a great way to start day! Go TEAM!!
Our very own North-West Nodaway Musket, Will Cordell, has been nominated as Athlete of the Week by the Maryville Forum. He needs votes to win, so help him out by clicking the link below and voting now!
http://www.maryvilleforum.com/sports/athletes_of_the_week/class-1-nominees/poll_704fc2e0-fde9-11ea-91ab-d722514b4369.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share&fbclid=IwAR1iHPRAmgjtW2Mce428ZWajHcarG6KX-ot5iwTCx1evG-0Qw1sCtEMjU6I
Good luck to our JH and HS volleyball teams. They will play in Fairfax this evening, beginning at 5:00 PM. Go Rockets!
Maryville Hy-Vee School Fundraiser - Saturday, September 26th! Ten percent of any order over $50 will be donated to area schools! Click on the attached picture for more information. Shop Hy-Vee this weekend and help support our local school districts!
Tonight's volleyball game at Nodaway Holt (Graham) will be JH and varsity only. There will be no JV following the varsity contest. 5:00 pm start time for JH.
Go Rockets!
Mrs.Howard and Mr. Johnson gave us a tub of supplies and told us to figure out what we were learning today! They nailed it!!
Good luck to our JH and JV football teams! They will take on East Atchison this evening at home. Game time is 5:00 PM. Go Muskets!
Athletic Week At A Glance: Sept. 21-27
Monday Sept. 21st- JH/JV football v.s East Atchison at home; 5:00 pm start time.
Tuesday Sept. 22nd- JH/HS volleyball at Nodaway Holt; 5:00 pm start time for JH. Cross Country travels to Creston, IA; race time 6:30 pm.
Thursday Sept. 24th- JH/HS volleyball v.s East Atchison in Fairfax; 5:00 p.m
Friday Sept. 25th- Varsity football at Mound City; 7:00 pm kickoff.
Saturday Sept. 26th- JH Volleyball tournament at East Atchison; First game at 8:00 a.m
Northwest Muskets fall to Rock Port 28-50.
School will not be in session on Monday, September 21st, due to staff development. Have a great three-day weekend, Rockets!
Even though there is no school on Monday the 21st at West Nodaway, there will be class at Northwest Technical School. The vo-tech bus will run as normal!
All- American Publishing is conducting a fundraiser to provide our students with Rocket T-shirts this winter. All donations will go towards T-shirts but not the West Nodaway school district.
Prior donors for the Fall T-shirts were: Farmers Supply, MFA, Goff Home Grocery, Linville Construction, North Star Advocacy Center, Citizens Bank and Trust, United Electric Coop, and Wynn Bros Trucking. Thank you!
The North-West Nodaway Muskets play in Rock Port this evening at 7:00 PM. Good luck!!
The WN Board of Education will conduct a special meeting Monday September 21, 2020 @ 6:30 pm in the WN Media Center. Closed session @ 6:30 pm with a brief regular session to follow. Agenda and minutes are posted under MENU/DOCUMENTS on WN website.
Don't forget to stop by the FFA breakfast tomorrow morning at the BJ American Legion! Free will donation. Breakfast begins at 6:00 AM!
Lady Rockets will play in the Nodaway Holt Volleyball Tournament Saturday. First game at 8:00 a.m in Graham against St. Joe Christian.
Go Rockets!
file:///home/chronos/u-2b184ba919696915b7301508dbbfb6609bcfac02/MyFiles/Downloads/2020%20NH%20Trojans%20Volleyball%20Tournament%20Bracket.pdf
3 Rockets in the top 10 at the cross country meet last night at Lake Icaria! Great running Rockets!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10YsHZF3zqiB5-yX2_k6STswoIGAwZ7Rm6B8qDTxflxo/edit#gid=2107007646
Good luck to our high school cross-country team as they compete in Corning, Iowa this evening at 5:30 PM!
Good luck to our JH/HS volleyball teams as they travel to North Nodaway this evening! Game time is 5:00 PM. Go Rockets!
Please bring an extra bottle of water to school on Thursday and Friday. School fountains will not be in use. We will also have bottled water available for students.
School WILL BE in session at West Nodaway on Thursday, September 17th. Water main break is repaired. All HS drivers including vo tech students please enter through the East doors and stay out of the mud at the front of the building.
West Nodaway will continue serving free meals to all children. Please see the attached letter from Dr. Barnes about the program.
There will be no school tomorrow Wednesday, September 16th @ West Nodaway due to a broken water main. The vo tech bus will run. No breakfast will be served.
Annual Title I Parent Information Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 30, at 3:30 p.m. If you would like to attend this virtual meeting, please email Mrs. Barnes at dbarnes@wnrockets.com
Preschool is enjoying our new playground equipment. Thank you Booster Club!
Despite having no school tomorrow, the practice schedule will go as follows.
HS Volleyball at 10:00-11:30 am; JH canceled
JH/Varsity football leaving for Hopkins at 3:15 pm- Practice at 4:00-6:00 pm
Cross country at 3:45 pm at the school. Students are encouraged to bring their own water due to the broken water main.
There will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 15th @ West Nodaway due to a broken water main. Vo-Tech bus will run, no breakfast will be served.
Tonight's JH/JV football game at Barnard will not have concessions and requests exact change.
BLOOD DRIVE TODAY 2-7pm at the American Legion building in Burlington Junction! Hope to see you there! Shirts for ALL registered donors!
Kindergarten is already practicing reading !!
Friday morning centers!
4th grade learned about 9/11 today and decorated the American Flag featuring the Twin Towers. On the stars they wrote how this event made them feel and on the stripes they signed to never forget this day and what it did to our country.
Athletic Week At A Glance: Sept. 14- Sept. 19th
Sept. 14th: JH volleyball Triangular at Nodaway Holt -5:00 pm; JH Football at Barnard v.s Platte Valley (5:00) JV football at Platte Valley; Cross Country at Tarkio- 5:00 pm.
Sept. 17th- JH/HS volleyball at North Nodaway -5:00 pm; Cross Country at Corning - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18th- Varsity football at Rock Port- 7:00 pm kick off.
Sept. 19th- HS volleyball tournament at Nodaway Holt- first game at 8:00 a.m v.s St. Joe Christian.
Northwest Muskets over Platte Valley 38-26.
~Freshmen fundraiser~ Pampered Chef orders are due Monday. Thank you to everyone who has ordered!
Third grade worked together to create this flag to symbolize how Americans came together after the attacks on September 11, 2001. We had great discussion about the things that happened that day and how America is forever changed.
Preschool is a fun place to “Bee”!
The Muskets take on Platte Valley tonight at West Nodaway. Seniors participating in football, cross country, and cheer will all be recognized at 6:15 PM. Kickoff is 7:00 PM. Good luck!
Let’s
Go Chiefs!
West Nodaway FFA will also be hosting a pedal pull at the Burlington Junction Farmer's Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19th, beginning at 1:00 PM in the city park. There will be a trophy for each age division winner and medals for 2nd and 3rd places.
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, September 19th, FFA will be hosting a breakfast at the Burlington Junction American Legion building, beginning at 6:00 AM. Free will donation! Bring your appetite!
Free virtual college and career fair information!
Just a few pictures from preschool centers.
Preschool has been learning about all of their supplies and how to use them.
Volleyball senior night will be taking place prior to the varsity game tomorrow. JH volleyball will begin at 5:00 pm. Varsity/JV to follow.
Summer weights T-Shirts will be handed out at the end of the night to those who met the attendance criteria.
Calling all Chiefs Fans!!! Break out your Chiefs gear! In observance of opening day tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th let’s wear our RED!
Checked out our first edition of The Rocket Review, our new community newsletter! 🚀 📰
https://www.smore.com/7d5qx
Stacking cups are a TEAM favorite!
Don't forget that all fall sports pictures will be taken on Thursday, beginning right after school! Packets are available in the office, or you can order online. See the school website for more information.
Don't forget next Monday is the FFA sponsored Blood Drive on September 14th, 2-7 pm, at the American Legion building in Burlington Junction.
More from our first 7 days!! This was a team building activity! The kids worked in their color groups to achieve one goal. The objective was to take the cups apart from the initial stack and then build a pyramid using all 10 cups. The trick was they could only use the strings!!
We have had a great start to 4th grade this year! We started out making goals for the year with a cute cactus craft, did some team building with a cup stacking activity and Friday mornings are for some STEM activities in the classroom!! I almost forgot we made "mechanical hands"
Athletic Week At A Glance: Sept 6th-13th.
Sept 7- No School, football practice 4:00 at WN and volleyball practice at 3:25.
Sept. 8th Volleyball at Union Star, (JH/V/JV) 5:00 pm start time.
JH football at Hopkins vs Stewartsville, 5:00 pm start. (Varsity football practice at NN)
Cross Country at Clarinda, 6:00 pm start
Sept. 9th- Cheer at WN 6:00-7:30
Sept. 10th- Volleyball senior night at home vs South Holt (JH/V/JV) 5:00 pm start. Senior night prior to the varsity volleyball contest. Summer weights athletes will be honored after the game.
Sept. 11- Football, Cheer, and Cross Country senior night. The Muskets will play Platte Valley at home 7:00 pm kickoff. Senior will be honored prior to the game.
Here's a little peek at our week! Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/5tPbMepr2cU
The WN Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting September 9, 2020 in the school media center. Regular session @ 6:00 p.m., followed by executive session. Agenda posted under menu/docs on WN website.
We made it! One full week down...I want to thank you for your patience at pick-up and drop-off.
Note: Pick up works best to go behind the bus barn to get in line. Pulling up to the cones is helpful as well so that we can load more students at once.
Enjoy the long weekend!
It's Labor Day weekend! West Nodaway will not be in session on Monday, September 7th. See you on Tuesday!
Current Fundraisers at West Nodaway:
- The freshmen are selling Pampered Chef. Items will be directly shipped to each customer. Please see any member of the freshman class, or Jennifer and Jerod Downing, to place your order before September 14th.
- The junior class is selling Red Wheel until Friday, September 18th. See a member of the junior class, or contact Mr. Shipley if you'd like to order!
- The high school Student Council members will be selling Texas Roadhouse rolls until October 2nd. Rolls are $10 per dozen, which includes honey butter and a free appetizer card. Delivery will be before Thanksgiving break. Find a STUCO member, or see Mrs. Reed to order!
Tune in to Pick-up Country KNIM 95.9 FM or 1580 AM this evening for North-West Nodaway vs. East Atchison football game. Or LISTEN LIVE at nodawaybroadcasting.com.
Varsity football vs. East Atchison tonight in Hopkins! Game time is 7:00 PM. Go Muskets!
It's that time of year again! The volleyball team is selling t-shirts! Order forms are in both offices if you are interested. Money is due with your order. Orders will be placed Friday, September 11, 2020. (Short Sleeved: $15, Long Sleeved: $20, Add $2 for 2XL + Add $3 for 3XL)
Due to scheduling conflicts, JH/HS fall sports pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 10th, right after school. Individual school portraits will still be taken on Tuesday, September 8th. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Football and cross country update for Sept. 8th.
JV football is canceled against Stewartsville. JH football will start at 5:00 pm.
Varsity cross country will be a 6:00 pm start time at Clarinda. Masks and exact change is required.
Good luck to our high school volleyball team as they travel to Mound City this evening. Game time is 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Friends helping friends in TEAM
Middle School FACS has started babysitting their egg babies! :)
Don’t forget to shop the PTO Fan Cloth fundraiser. Last day to shop is Friday, September 4th.
https://fancloth.shop/BBFPB
Don’t forget! Now through October 31st, Pizza Ranch in Maryville will contribute $2 for every regular-priced large pizza that is ordered and sold for delivery or pickup. The total amount will be divided equally among the six county school systems. ▪️Example: Pizza Ranch had about 600 large pizzas ordered in June. This would be $1,200. Each school would have received $200. In addition to the large pizza, they will also include $1 for every frozen pizza ordered and sold. The “Take & Bake” pizza is new and has developed because of the pandemic. The “Take & Bake” is awesome for fundraising, or just for ordering and baking later. Stop by, grab some supper, and help support our county schools! Thank you, Maryville Pizza Ranch! 🍕
Picture Date Change: JH/HS football pictures will now be taken on Monday, September 14th. You can still order online using the link provided yesterday.
Good luck to our JV/V volleyball teams as they compete against Rock Port this evening at home. Game time is 5:30 PM. Go Rockets!
Northwest Technical School is partnering with St. Joe Safety Council to offer a Driver's Permit Course at Northwest Technical School. They will be offering the course on Saturday, September 26th from 8AM-12PM. Students can register online www.stjoesafetycouncil.org. This is just a classroom class to obtain a driver's permit. The class will be held at Northwest Technical School, New Commons.
Click the link below to pre-order fall sports pictures! Picture day is September 8th.
http://scholasticphotography.hhimagehost.com/WestNodawayHighSchoolSportsandActivities20202021
Class of 2021: To pre-order your senior proof pictures online, click below! Picture day is Tuesday, September 8th. Collared shirt and tie is required for boys, girls are asked to dress nicely.
https://scholasticphotography.hhimagehost.com/WestNodawaySeniorSittingFeeClassof2021
School picture day is next Tuesday, September 8th. To order your fall portraits online, please visit the link below and use the following passcode:
Passcode : 315258319
https://scholasticphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/LoginConsumer?EK=147780
Thank you to the following sponsors for donating money to All-American Publishing. We appreciate the help on putting our students and staff in Rocket T-shirts!
Farmers Supply- Burlington Jct.
MFA Agri Services- Burlington Jct.
Goff Home Grocery
Linville Construction
North Start Advocacy Center
Citizens Bank and Trust
United Electric Coop
Wynn Bros Trucking
Athletic Week At A Glance: Aug. 30th-Sept. 5th.
Volleyball Game Times:
Tuesday 9/1 at home v.s Rock Port at 5:30 (JV/V)
Thursday 9/3 at Mound City at 5:30 (JV/V) Bus at 4:10
Football Game Times:
Friday 9/4 v.s East Atchison at Hopkins, 7:00 pm kickoff. Bus at 4:45 pm. (Practice at North Nodaway Mon-Thurs)
Cheer Practice:
Practice is at North Nodaway Monday-Thursday 6:00-7:30. Leave time 5:20 pm.
Cross Country Practice:
3:30-5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
Rockets drop two matches in their season opening tournament at Fairfax. Next contest will be Tuesday 9/1 against Rock Port at home, 5:30 pm start time.
Final, Northwest Muskets 30, Stewartsville 34.
Game Day!
The Muskets travel to Stewartsville tonight for a 7:00 pm kickoff.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Everyone is welcome, social distancing being self enforced.
Go Muskets
Saturday: High School Volleyball will play in the East Atchison tournament. First game is in Fairfax at 8:00 a.m! Go Rockets!
Masks are recommended but not required.
Everyone is welcome, social distancing is self enforced.
EXACT change required.
Please see the attached document for the 275 Visiting School Information.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mw4-t3QHmBlD6ZwepbngV7SNEcVYhNbaOtjGnvhrr98/edit?usp=sharing
SENIOR NIGHT DATE CHANGE:
Volleyball: September 10th prior to the varsity contest. Game time (6:00 pm)
Cross Country, Cheer, Football: Sept. 11th prior to the football game. Game time (7:00 pm)
CORRECTION: Ronda's bus stop is at the BJ Christian Church, not the Methodist.
If you have any questions about bus times, or anything bus related, please don't hesitate to call the high school office at (660) 725-3317. Have a great day!
Bus Riders: The approximate times for RONDA'S bus stops are as follows - Quitman @ 7:00 AM, Methodist Church @ 7:10-7:15 AM. Those not picked up at a bus stop have already been contacted with individual times.
Bus Riders: The approximate times for ROGER'S bus stops are as follows - Clearmont Post Office @ 7:00 AM, and BJ Catholic Church @ 7:40 AM. Those not picked up at a bus stop will be contacted with individual times.
CORRECTION: If you ride WAYNE'S bus, the approximate pick-up times are as follows - Elmo @ 6:45 AM, and Burlington Junction @ 7:15 AM.
Reminder: Due to the new school hours, bus pick-up time will be 15 minutes earlier than last year!
The New Staff Asks, What Is A ROCKET?
https://youtu.be/MmeE3sMenT0
Cold Lunches and Microwave Usage
In an effort to keep student lunch boxes separated, all cold lunches will remain in the student’s classroom this year since there will be limited access to refrigerator space. Please, place some type of re-freezable ice block in your child’s lunch box this will keep their lunches cold until their lunch shift. One other important item to note is that if your child wants something hot in their lunch it will need to be heated at home and put in a thermos. The new cafeteria safety procedures won’t allow the time needed for the use of a microwave to warm up lunches. Thank you so much for your patience and consideration to all of the safety procedures.
Due to the new school hours, bus pick-up time will be 15 minutes earlier than last year!
Reminder: We have new school hours this year! School will be in session from 7:55-3:10 PM daily. Masks are recommended, but not mandatory. At this time, only students and staff are permitted in the building. Thank you so much for helping keep our school safe! Go Rockets!
2020-2021 Welcome Back Message From The Rocket Commander! https://youtu.be/hIO7dbL6CH8
Athletic Week At A Glance Aug. 24-Aug 30
Practice schedule:
Football at West Nodaway 4:00-6:00 pm Mon-Thurs/JH-Friday 4:00-5:00 pm
Cheer at West Nodaway 5:30-6:30 pm Mon-Thurs
Volleyball 3:00-5:30 pm Mon-Thursday/Friday at 6:00 am
Cross Country 7:00-8:30 am Mon-Wed/Thurs and Friday 3:30-5:00 pm
Game Dates:
Friday Aug. 28th- HS Football/Cheer at Stewartsville at 7:00 pm- Bus 4:00 pm- Go Muskets!
Reminder: We have new school hours this year! School will be in session from 7:55-3:10 PM daily. Masks are recommended, but not mandatory. At this time, only students and staff are permitted in the building. Thank you so much for helping keep our school safe! Go Rockets!
Attached is the bracket and covid guidelines for the East Atchison volleyball tournament.
Bracket:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G9OVOqbKv_4HKRPGI-Gkh6E7MDuDuDqYR6lCRBXY3MM/edit?usp=sharing
Covid Guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hEyh1OM9-i2-vkDJIzKNh1j3gKQuEEp5J8qA5318uPI/edit?usp=sharing
Go Rockets!
See the link below to check out the Northwest Nodaway Musket online order through The Student Body.
https://www.studentbodyonline.com/collections/muskets-football
Go Muskets!!
We can't wait to welcome back our West Nodaway Rockets in one week! The first day of school is Thursday, August 27th at 7:55 AM. See you then!
Although the July 31st deadline has passed, if you are choosing virtual learning for your student this semester, please remember to grab a "Virtual Learning Enrollment Form" at registration today from 1:00-6:00 PM.
The West Nodaway PTO is hosting a Fan Cloth fundraiser until September 4th. Click this link to place your order, and thank you in advance for your support: https://fancloth.shop/BBFPB.
All High School Students: Please check your email to view your class schedule before registration.
Reminder: Tomorrow is PK-12th grade registration day from 1:00-6:00 PM in the commons area. Please enter the south doors. Social distancing guidelines will be in place to help ensure the safety of all in attendance. We look forward to seeing you!
To help ensure the safety of our school community, we are kindly asking that attendance at PK-12th grade registration and 6th-12th grade open house be kept to a minimum, if at all possible. For example: One parent picking up registration packets for the entire family at registration, or just students and one parent attending open house. We thank you in advance for helping keep our school and community safe!
Fall sport JH practice begin on Monday Aug. 17th. The practice schedules go as follows.
JH/HS Cheer at North Nodaway all week. Practice Monday and Tuesday 11:00-12:00 pm, Wed-Sat 4:00-5:00 pm. Vans leaves at 10:15 on Monday and Tuesday. Vans leave at 3:15 on Wednesday- Sat for JH and HS girls.
JH/HS Football at North Nodaway. Bus leaves at 3:15. Practice 4:00-6:00 pm
JH/HS volleyball 8:00-10:00 am
JH/HS Cross country 7:00-8:30 am
Mark your calendars for the next FFA sponsored Blood Drive September 14th, 2-7pm, at the Burlington Junction American Legion building! Blood donations are critical and each donor receives a shirt.
Juniors and seniors attending Northwest Technical School in the fall are expected to attend class at West Nodaway on the first day of school, August 27th. Classes at NTS will begin on Friday, August 28th.
Middle and High School Open House Night will be held on Tuesday, August 25th from 4:00-6:00 PM. Students are welcome to drop off locker supplies, or pop in and visit their new teachers! If you have any questions, please contact the high school office at (660) 725-3317.
T.E.A.M. 2020 - Any parent that plans to use the before or after school T.E.A.M. program, please contact our T.E.A.M. Coordinator, Susan Law, by August 19th. You may email her at slaw@wnrockets.com. This will allow us time to plan accordingly. Thank you and have a great day!
PK-12th grade registration will be set up in "stations" this year. Please enter through the south doors of the high school building. You will move through each station and exit through the east doors. We look forward to seeing you all again!
Don't forget! Registration for grades PK-12 will be held on Wednesday, August 19th from 1:00-6:00 PM in the high school commons area.
Now through October 31st, Pizza Ranch in Maryville will contribute $2 for every regular-priced large pizza that is ordered and sold for delivery or pickup. The total amount will be divided equally among the six county school systems. ▪️Example: Pizza Ranch had about 600 large pizzas ordered in June. This would be $1,200. Each school would have received $200. In addition to the large pizza, they will also include $1 for every frozen pizza ordered and sold. The “Take & Bake” pizza is new and has developed because of the pandemic. The “Take & Bake” is awesome for fundraising, or just for ordering and baking later. Stop by, grab some supper, and help support our county schools! Thank you, Maryville Pizza Ranch! 🍕
The West Nodaway volleyball team is selling Casey’s pizza and donut cards. You may order from any volleyball player! Thanks for your support!
6th-12th Grade Parents: School pictures will not be taken at registration this year. They will be taken on September 8th, along with JH/HS fall sports pictures.
6th Grade Parents: Please check your email about Middle School Transition Night on Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 PM!
High school practice schedule goes as follows for Monday, 8/10: XC 7:00-8:30 AM, VB 8:00-10:00 AM, Cheer 10:00-11:00 AM, FB 4:00-6:00 PM! Bring your own water bottle. All practice are at WN. JH practices begin 8/17.
High school practice schedule goes as follows: Monday August 10th
Cross country 7:00-8:30 a.m
Volleyball 8:00-10:00 a.m
Cheer 10:00-11:00 a.m
Football 4:00-6:00 p.m
All practice are at West Nodaway
JH practices begins August 17th
Due to COVID-19 concerns the following have been cancelled: Football Jamboree on August 21, Rocket Tailgate on August 25, and Musket Tailgate on Aug 27th. HS Fall sports practices will begin Monday, August 10th.
The WN Board of Education will have it’s regularly scheduled Board meeting Wednesday, August 12th in the school Media Center. Tax hearing@ 6:00p.m. Regular session @ 6:10p.m. followed by executive session. Agenda is posted under Menu/Docs on WN website.
MO STATE FAIR FFA EXHIBITS...members wanting to exhibit fruits, vegetables, ag mechanics, field crops, etc need to get items to Mrs. Honan by Tuesday (8-11)!! The list of items was sent to you by mail! Prize money can be used for dues, shirts, official dress, etc...
Kindergarten Parents: Please check your emails! Kindergarten Round Up meeting is Tuesday, August 11th at 5:30 PM.
Click below to view the school supply lists for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a9ADYtqhpnKRFJF1LgxkSchQj7s4AxTKDV3CRYLZdTc/edit?usp=sharing
This is our last Summer Library week! Tues 5-7pm, Thurs 10-Noon! Also, AR site will shut down on July 30th for maintenance, so no AR testing from that date until school begins! Thank you!
FFA August 2nd Meeting/Fun Night 4-8 pm at the Rohr's residence. Come for an evening of swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and a cook out! Bring your gear and willingness to have some FUN! Check school email for additional details.
Good afternoon, Rockets! Please click below to read a letter from Dr. Barnes, West Nodaway superintendent, about the upcoming school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rQ4UmDLwASI8EBW6FZCNF6TcjMtR4-ad/view?usp=sharing
Now through October 31st, Pizza Ranch in Maryville will contribute $2 for every regular-priced large pizza that is ordered and sold for delivery or pickup. The total amount will be divided equally among the six county school systems.
▪️Example: Pizza Ranch had about 600 large pizzas ordered in June. This would be $1,200. Each school would have received $200.
In addition to the large pizza, they will also include $1 for every frozen pizza ordered and sold. The “Take & Bake” pizza is new and has developed because of the pandemic. The “Take & Bake” is awesome for fundraising, or just for ordering and baking later.
Stop by, grab some supper, and help support our county schools! Thank you, Maryville Pizza Ranch! 🍕
Junior high football camp will be July 27th - 30, first two days at West Nodaway last two at North Nodaway. If you are interested email Coach Calfee acalfee@wnrockets.com
Junior high football camp will be July 27th - 30, first two days at West Nodaway last two at North Nodaway. If you are interested email Coach Calfee acalfee@wnrockets.com
Don’t forget to get immunizations scheduled now! Incoming kindergarten, 8th and 12th grades are most likely due for immunizations PRIOR to the start of the school year per Missouri state law. If you have any questions contact Kelli Hoyt-khoyt@wnrockets.com. Thank you!
You can see School Re-entry survey results on the school website under the News Section.
The WN Board of Education will hold a Special Session on July 13th, 2020 @. 6:00p.m. in the Media Center. Brief regular session to follow. Agenda is posted under Menu/Documents on WN website.
Blood Drive TODAY at the Burlington Junction American Legion Building from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Your donation would be greatly appreciated!
Don't forget the West Nodaway Community Blood Drive tomorrow at the Burlington Junction American Legion Building from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
Junior high football camp will be July 27th - 30, first two days at West Nodaway last two at North Nodaway. If you are interested email Coach Calfee acalfee@wnrockets.com
Graduation will be held on Sunday, July 12th at 3:00 PM in the high school gym. Graduates must arrive by 2:00 PM.
Seating for family: The front rows will be reserved for senior class family members. All students will be allowed six seats in these front rows. These seats will be marked with the senior’s name. There will be a receiving line held right after graduation on the south side of the building. Please allow everyone to go through the receiving line before taking seniors home.
Graduation practice will be held on Saturday, July 11th @ 9:00 AM in the HS gym. Bring your cap, gown, dress shoes, dress shirt, and tie or dress. You will wear this during the entire practice time. Boys: Must wear dress pants, dress shoes, and a shirt with a collar. Girls: Preferably dresses, but dress pants are acceptable. (No jeans, shorts, sunglasses, hats, or flip flops will be allowed.) WC Farmer Photography will be at practice to take pictures. Pricing information will be communicated by Ms. Talmadge.
Class of 2020: Baccalaureate will be held on July 8th at 7:00 PM at the Methodist Church in Elmo. Graduates must arrive 15 minutes early. Dress Code: Church Attire. Cake and punch to follow. This is very important to attend!
Class of 2021...Mrs. Honan has created a Senior Seminar Google Classroom. Assignments, scholarships, class decision surveys will be posted here! You need to join using the following code: z5fybib
Parents: The new school year is quickly approaching, and we are asking for your feedback moving forward. Please check your email for a short survey regarding school reentry this fall. Thank you for your help!
JH football camp will be July 27-30, First 2 days @ West Nod, last 2 days @ North Nod. If interested email Coach Calfee @ acalfee@wnrockets.com
WN Board of Education will conduct a special meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00pm in WN Media Center; closed session at 6:00pm with a brief regular session to follow; agendas and minutes posted under MENU/DOCUMENTS on WN website
Second Harvest Mobile Food Drop - 10:00am-NOON -while supplies last- TODAY- BJ Christian Church-Open to all
🏐WN VOLLEYBALL CAMP THIS WEEK! (June 22-25)🏐
Monday - Thursday
High School: 9:30-11
Junior High: 10:15-11:30
(Camp will directly follow weightlifting on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.)
Contact Coach Talmadge with any questions!
West Nodaway FFA would like to announce the 2020-2021 Chapter FFA Officers.
Reagan Hagey, Reporter; Duke Ingraham, Vice President; Imajen Downing, President; Grant Adkins, Vice President; Riley Linville, Sentinel; Jon Rohr Secretary/Treasurer
Mark your calendar...West Nodaway Community Blood Drive July 8th, 2:30 pm-6:30 pm at Burlington Junction American Legion Building!
After Prom permission slips are due to Norma by Monday! Thank you
Tune in tonight to watch our FFA members get recognized for their State FFA Degrees. They will be featured in Part 4 of tonight’s video series.
Matt Adkins
Lexi Moore
FFA Officer Interviews TONIGHT at 6 pm in the Ag Room. Wear OFFICIAL DRESS!!
CORRECTION...FFA Officer Interviews are Wednesday, JUNE 17th, at 6 pm in the Ag Room! Wear official dress!
FFA Officer interviews are Wednesday, July 17th, at 6pm in the Ag Room. Candidates need to wear official dress.
Pizza Ranch is delivering to BJ on Saturdays. 10% profits on all sales through June 13 comes back to WN. Encourage orders on Saturdays. All sales will contribute. Highest profit school in the county gets extra $$$. WN raised the most last month, let’s do this!
WN Board of Education will conduct a special meeting on Mon. June 15 at 6:00pm in WN Media Center; closed session at 6:00pm with a brief regular session to follow; agendas and minutes posted under MENU/DOCUMENTS on WN website
Class of 2020: Baccalaureate will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 PM at the Elmo Methodist Church. We hope to see you there!
There will be an emergency after-prom parent meeting for this coming years' junior class at the BJ Legion at 6:00pm on June 11. If you are not able to be there due to quick notice and wish to provide input call Tricia Fast (660-562-4414) or Nissa Ingraham (660-541-2333)
West Nodaway Board Meeting Live Link - 6/10/2020
https://youtu.be/CfJmBGcfEdk
Come support the class of 2022 on Friday and Saturday! Go Rockets! 🚀
Current FFA members and incoming freshmen...Burlington Junction Tractor Pull is June 26th. FFA members who work in the concession stand get their dues ($20) paid. The sign up sheet has been emailed to the students school email. We need all the help we can get!
FFA members Matt Adkins and Lexi Moore will be awarded their State FFA Degrees at the 2020 Virtual State FFA Convention June 18th at 6 pm.
Summer library open hours tonight 5-7pm! Come and go checkouts!
NOTICE: West Nodaway R-I Board of Education meeting; Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7:00pm; WN Media Center; open to public according to county health guidelines; link will also be posted for public viewing
Pizza Ranch is delivering to BJ on Saturdays. 10% profits on all sales through June 13 comes back to WN. Encourage orders on Saturdays. All sales will contribute. Highest profit school in the county gets extra $$$. WN raised the most last month, let’s do this!
Mark your calendars! West Nodaway will be hosting After Prom on Friday, July 10th from 6:00-10:00 PM. More details to come!
FFA members...check your school email to sign up for a SAE visit times. These will be done in person and virtually but in person is preferred. In person visits can be done at your location or the school. The main focus will be catching up record books and taking photos.
Don't forget "No Hunger Summer" at the Burlington Junction United Methodist Church. Pick-up time is 11:30-1:00 PM.
Summer Library hours begin this week! Come in and check out books for your summer reading. Come and Go checkouts only.
Just a reminder - Tuesday, June 2 is Election Day for two WN School Board seats; the three candidates are Troy Brady, Dennis Chitwood, and Kellee Dawson; please get out to vote, thank you!
“No Hunger Summer” begins today at the Burlington Junction United Methodist Church. Free sack lunches will be given out Monday-Friday through the months of June and July to all children 18 years of age and under. Stop by the church any time between 11:00-1:00 PM for pickup!
Pizza Ranch is delivering to BJ on Saturdays. 10% profits on all sales through June 13 comes back to WN. Encourage orders on Saturdays. All sales will contribute. Highest profit school in the county gets extra $$$. WN raised the most last month, let’s do this!
Please click the link below to view the summer football practice schedule from Coach Calfee.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E8qxvylkBISNUY_cdQNqObqs_8li3Ffl3ars6S5FLak/edit
Thank you to all who served and sacrificed for our freedom! This country is great because of the brave! Happy Memorial Day!
Those interested in HS football next year email Coach Calfee acalfee@wnrockets.com for Zoom invite
Seniors: Grades are finalized, and diplomas can be picked up at the school as soon as all outstanding bills are paid and all items are returned.
If you have not yet returned your Chromebook or textbooks, they will need to be returned by 3:00 PM tomorrow. Thank you!
Click the link below for information in regard to West Nodaway summer strength and conditioning, starting on Monday, June 1st for all 7th-12th graders.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19wbXBWU_M1C55Np1ZXNaBjTWf6eW9Rjtx7iC-8UCKwg/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder students can drop off supplies today until 7:00 P.M. Elementary students can pick up packets with their progress reports. Applications are available for NTS and Dual Credit. Bills are also being collected. We look forward to seeing you!
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
All parents/students need to plan to stop by the school on Tuesday, May 19, 8:30am-7:00pm to drop off all school property (textbooks, library books, Chromebooks etc). If you cannot make it that day, please call to setup a time. Parents will receive an email from your principals.
So happy to see some smiles in person today and get our seniors their Sonic drinks for what would have been their graduation weekend. So proud of the West Nodaway Class of 2020!
We made it to the end of this crazy year. Here is a message from some of your elementary staff. We are proud to be Rockets! 💙🚀
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 West Nodaway 8th grade graduates! Click the link below to view a tribute to their educational career:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znVu25j0pYI
The last round of Happiness Hours for k-8th graders will be on Monday, May 18th! Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Snead would love to see you! The link and password is the same as always, but if you've lost yours, email Mrs. Bell!
Summer library hours begin June 2nd!
Live link for WN BOE meeting - 5/13/20
https://youtu.be/DHwuax1R13o
Virtual JH/HS football cheerleading tryouts begin this evening. If you are interested, be sure to reach out to Coach Bailey for the information. (660) 254-0312
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
All parents/students need to plan to stop by the school on Tuesday, May 19, 8:30am-7:00pm to drop off all school property (textbooks, library books, Chromebooks etc). If you cannot make it that day, please call to setup a time. Parents will receive an email from your principals.
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Summer Library hours are set! Starting June 2nd-July 31st, Tues 5-7pm, Thurs 10-Noon. Come and Go checkouts only! We will not allow hanging out or library computer use this summer. Will limit number of people in library as advised. Keep up your summer reading!
The results are in! Congratulations to next year's Middle School Student Council winners! To be selected, students had to complete an application. Those students were then voted on by their peers. (Seventh grade has more representatives due to a tie.)
Also, thank you to everyone who applied! I truly do appreciate your effort and still want to hear your ideas! - Mrs. Bell
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Next week will be last Friday for our seniors! Lights still on at Ford Field at WN even though days are longer! Hope isn’t cancelled!
Regularly Scheduled WN BOE meeting; Wed. May 13 at 7:00pm in the Media Center; due to health guidelines it is closed to public; public viewing link will be posted at www.wnrockets.com or you can call 725-4613. Agenda posted on school website under DOCUMENTS/Board of Education tab
Tuesday, May 19th will be our Supply Drop Off Day for students. Please make arrangements to drop off any school materials (Chromebooks, library books, textbooks, uniforms, etc). You may drop-off supplies any time from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please drive through the main circle drive (front of the building, by the commons). We ask that everyone remain in their cars and we will be watching for you to pull up. We will receive your items from your vehicle. If this day does not work for you, please call the school office Monday through Thursday to arrange an alternate date and time.
All parents/students need to plan to stop by the school on Tuesday, May 19, 8:30am-7:00pm to drop off all school property (textbooks, library books, Chromebooks etc). If you cannot make it that day, please call to setup a time. Parents will receive an email from your principals.
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Girl Scouts Offering
The agenda for the special meeting of the WN Board of Education has been posted: meeting scheduled for Thurs. 5/7 at 6:00pm in the Media Center; meeting will start with Executive Session at that time
Here is a Summer Math Challenge from DESE. I encourage all our students to keep working on math skills this summer! And it is totally free!!! https://dese.mo.gov/state-board-education/commissioner/missouri-summer-math-challenge
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Students currently in 5th-7th grade are reminded to complete both their Exploratory Selection Form and their Student Council Ballot by the end of the day on Friday, May 8th.
Both were emailed to them last Friday by Mrs. Bell. If you have accidentally deleted your forms and cannot find them in your trash folder, please email Mrs. Bell. It is important that you complete both.
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
Mrs. Price and Mrs. McGinness had a great day delivering May Day bags to their students. Happy May Day Rockets! 🌸🌺🌼
Correction - Community Weightroom at West Nodaway School will open back up on Tuesday, May 5. New members can call Cheryl at 725-4613 to get code to enter.
WN Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony has been postponed until Sun. July 12, 2020 at 3:00pm. The format will be dictated by health department/government guidelines at that time.
Community Weightroom at West Nodaway School will open back up on Monday, May 3. Signup in the month of May will be at no charge. Must call Cheryl at 725-4613 to get code to enter. Cleaning protocols will be posted and must be followed for everyone's safety.
Curious what a few people couldn't imagine life without? Here are some that were sent to Mrs. Bell! If you still want to share yours, feel free to email it to her anytime!
Rockets Ready to Soar: Seniors 2020
West Nodaway BOE Meeting - Thurs. 4/30 at 7:15pm; click on this link to view the meeting
https://youtu.be/MUvQQSDiACI
Thank you to those who have completed the 2020 Census. Important federal funding comes to our school as a result. Please go to 2020census.gov to find out more.
Featured in today's Rockets From a Distance is Mrs. Melissa Cook! Can you tell what they're doing without reading the caption?
FFA Officer Applications (through Google Forms) have been sent to the student emails. Members need to be sophomore-senior during the 2020-2021 school year. Applications are due May 15th.
Congratulations to Matt Adkins and Lexi Moore for receiving their State FFA Degrees!
Special Session of the West Nodaway Board of Education, Thurs. Apr. 30, 2020; Executive Session begins at 6:00pm in the Media Center; brief Regular Session will follow; meeting agenda can be found on website (MENU/DOCUMENTS/BOARD OF EDUCATION tabs)
Maryville Pizza Ranch Community Impact Night/Day for WN will be on Saturdays thru May 9; any order received and delivered to Burlington Junction and any pickup in Maryville on these Saturdays, WN schools will receive 10% of the profits. Thank you Pizza Ranch for your support!
Volleyball girls are getting excited for the upcoming season. Enjoy our "Quarantine Pepper" 😊 *I do not own the rights to this music.*
https://youtu.be/-GFYEJTGVYY
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES FIRST PHASE OF “SHOW ME STRONG RECOVERY” PLAN TO BEGIN MAY 4
https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-announces-first-phase-show-me-strong-recovery-plan-begin-may
Braxton and Brody with their sports books of choice! Thanks for sharing! Do you have a book to share? #WhatAreOurRocketsReading
Any Junior High or High School students interested in being a football cheerleader please contact Coach Bailey (660-254-0312) in regard to football tryouts.
I have a new video! Maybe you can make some May Day Baskets at home! Here's the youtube link.
https://youtu.be/uVG8ZMr05uQ
While we all wish that things could be different, that we could see one another, learn together in person, and generally be together again, focusing on those things we can control is most beneficial. No one from our district created this exercise, but you are all welcome to use it.
The Nodaway County Health Department will be conducting COVID-19 testing tomorrow, April 28 from 8-2 at the Maryville Community Center located at 1407 North Country Club, Maryville. There are 200 tests available. You do NOT have to be symptomatic to be tested. This test will provide a random sample for the state of MO. Anyone who tests will have to self-quarantine for about 24-48 hours or until they receive a phone call with their results. So far only there are only 25 registrants. Register at this link:
https://redcap.link/mocovidcctesting
Lights on again in Burlington Junction. Seniors 2020. Hope isn’t cancelled!
Inquiring teachers want to know: What are our Rockets reading? (Any student, little or big.) Send a picture of you and the current book you are reading! mgrace@wnrockets.com
8th grade: Don't forget to fill out the Google form, about 8th grade graduation, that is in your email. These are due on Friday!
Sports physical will take place on Monday May 11th and Monday May 18th at West Nodaway Family Medicine. Physical hours will be 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Please contact the clinic to schedule your appointment, (660) 725-3365. The cost is $20.00.
Physicals will be available throughout the summer if people are unable to make it on May 11th and 18th, but these are the dates set aside to do only sports physicals. Reminder that sports physicals expire every 2 years.
Attention current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders! You should have received an email from Mrs. Bell about Student Council for the 2020-2021 school year. If you'd like to be on the ballot, you need to complete the form by the end of the day on Thursday, April 30th. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Bell!
Here's a little activity for anyone interested! Take a piece of paper. Write "I can't imagine life without..." in the center and draw a bubble around it. Make rays coming out from the center and fill each section. We'd love to see what you include! Post on Facebook or email Mrs. Bell!
Any band student needing to return instruments can also do so tomorrow during the two designated times. Thank you!
Students K-8, this is just a reminder that Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Snead are continuing to host Happiness Hours every Monday! This is a great time to connect with your classmates, ask questions, etc...! Hope you can make it!
Hey there Elementary! I thought it might be fun to watch this four-part video set about George Seurat. (don't worry, they are short videos) After you learn about Seurat and Pointillism, maybe you can try a "Seurat" at home using whatever you have available, whatever can make dots of color.
The link is below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DX5MhkfYQ
We continue to honor our 2020 graduates at 20:20 for 20 minutes here at Ford Field in Burlington Junction.
Spring pictures: Spring pictures will be made available asap. We will let you know when they have been delivered to the school. We will schedule a pick up day or mail them home if necessary.
End of school updates: The last day of school for West Nodaway R-I will be May 20th, 2020. Student check out days will be May 19th and 20th. We will publish a schedule for drop off books, computers, etc. Students will also have access to lost and found items at that time.
If you or anyone in your family is having a hard time during this crisis, The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children has some amazing resources for talking about it. Here is a great one called The Animals Inside Me: Meerkat, Tiger, and Owl. Even adults can benefit from thinking about this analogy. Sometimes, the meerkat within us sounds the alarm when we're not in any urgent danger and we need to work to calm ourselves. We miss all our students and our school family!
Reminder: 8th grade has a Zoom meeting with their sponsors at 10:30a.m. check your emails for the link!
Today, there are actually two Rocket staff members featured in Rocket From a Distance! Check out what Mr. + Mrs. Downing have been up to during social distancing!
Due to inclement weather for Thurs. 4/16; locker room item pickup is rescheduled for Mon. 4/20; 9am-noon; 4pm-7pm
Maryville Pizza Ranch Community Impact Night/Day for WN will be on Saturdays thru May 9; any order received and delivered to Burlington Junction and any pickup in Maryville on these Saturdays, WN schools will receive 10% of the profits. Thank you Pizza Ranch for your support!
WN Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony has been postponed until Sun. July 12, 2020 at 3:00pm. The format will be dictated by health department/government guidelines at that time.
Practice your Spanish at home with a ton of fun videos, online classes, and GAMES!
Go to -
Rockalingua.com
Login: wnstudent
Password: wnstudent
Let me know if you have any questions!
jdowning@wnrockets.com
https://youtu.be/zWCLNACNObg
Try this fun Spanish clapping game at home! This can be for the entire family!
After you learn it try and get faster and faster! Share your clapping expertise with WN!
Today's Rocket From a Distance is Mrs. Julie Acklin!
Middle School Math Zoom Meetings:
Tuesday
7th grade @ 10:00 am
6th grade @ 11:00 am
8th grade at 1:00 pm
We are going to try to do a digital breakout game! Zoom invite will be on their google classroom.
#mathisfun
High School and 8th grade students please check your email. I have sent a Google Form for any student interested in joining High School Student Council for the 2020-2021 school year! There is a great end of the year incentive for those that are chosen! #StuCo2020 #MakeChange
WN FBLA, FCCLA and FFA are postponing their annual World's of Fun trip until this Fall. More details to come.
West Nodaway joined other schools in honoring the Senior Class of 2020 with some Friday Night Lights! Memorable year for sure!
Students wishing to pick up items left in the varsity and junior high locker rooms will be able to stop by school and pick them up on Thurs. Apr. 16 from 9am-noon or 4pm-7pm. Dr. Barnes & Mrs. Snead will be available at those times.
MSHSAA Cancels Spring Post-Season Events
https://www.mshsaa.org/resources/PDF/SpringCancelationRelease-492020.pdf
The Governor of Missouri has ordered that all Missouri public and charter schools remain closed through the remainder of the academic year with exception of nutrition services. Enjoy your Easter break and we will provide more information soon.
Correction: April 10th & 13th would have been our "Spring Break." We want to make sure that everyone is able to spend time with their families during this time. We will be lessening our Virtual Learning expectations during those days. Thank you for all your continued support!
Featured today in Rockets From a Distance: Mrs. Marsha Price, who has been keeping very busy with her family!
We understand that there were breaks in the live feed and recording of the WN BOE meeting tonight (4/8). We are continuing to try to make this better for upcoming meetings. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Click on the link below to view the WN BOE meeting live tonight at 7:00pm.
https://youtu.be/XAcoXGKiKOs
Today's Rocket From a Distance is Mrs. Lori Snead!
Today's Rocket From a Distance is Mrs. Beth Wonderly! Where have you been reading?
Featured in today's Rockets From a Distance is Mrs. Shayli Larabee! Can you spot her special safe seat?
West Nodaway BOE Meeting - Wed. April 8; 7:00pm; WN Media Center; agenda posted under Documents/Board of Education/2019-20 tabs on website; due to mandates during COVID-19 crisis public/staff will not be able to be in attendance; live feed will be available on website soon
Featured in today's Rockets From a Distance, our wonderful elementary principal, Holly Brady!
Kindergarten had a fun Zoom meeting this morning. Happy Friday!
Anyone who wasn’t able to pickup supplies/Chromebook can stop by the school Friday (4/3) morning 9am-noon; Be safe Rockets!
COVID-19 Press Release from Nodaway County Public Health Department
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YAL_PJQHl9mZs9rmsLheqNQevuJNpmkQ/view?usp=sharing
Ms. Talmadge had zoom meetings with Geometry and Algebra 2 students this afternoon! It was so good to see their smiling faces! (Doing Math was a fun bonus, too!) 💙
Starting on Monday, April 6th, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Snead will be hosting virtual happiness hours for grades K-8. Individual invitations will be sent via email, but mark your calendars! Even though we can't see you in person, we'd love to see your faces!
Today's featured staff member in "Rockets From a Distance" is none other than Cheryl Adkins!
Featured today in Rockets From a Distance: Mrs. Liz Schieber!
Elementary Families: Each PK-5 child received new books in the supply sacks that you will pick up this week. These are not library books and do not need to be returned. We hope this gives your families something new to enjoy. Keep Reading!
WN lunch pickup will change to Tuesday and Thursday this week (today 3/31); then switch to Monday and Thursday starting 4/6; multiple meals served each day
When students come to get their supplies tomorrow and Thursday, band students need to return all school instruments and take home all personal instruments. Mr. Sheeley will be there to help.
Hopefully you've been enjoying our Rockets From a Distance series.
Featured today is Mrs. Melissa Grace!
Middle School Math
Tuesday’s Zoom Schedule
6th grade @ 11:00
7th grade @ 1:00
8th grade @ 2:00
Codes will be put on google classroom prior to the meet!
See you soon! ☺️
Apologies for inconvenience. If previous link for board meeting didn't work, please try this one. Thank you!
https://youtu.be/n6C38iNSpkc
Featured in today's Rockets From a Distance will be Mrs. Kristi Snodderley who has absolutely had her hands full!
Live Feed Link for West Nodaway BOE Meeting - Monday, March 30; click on link to join us at 7:30pm for regular session
https://youtu.be/K4UE3dCSotI
Here is a link to a youtube video I made. It's been on Facebook already, but since not everyone uses Facebook, it's here also. HAVE FUN!! I hope to post more on youtube over the next few weeks. These will be of activities you can do with your family at home.
(heads up,... save some of those empty cardboard tubes for a future video) Meanwhile,.... here is SALT PAINTING!!
https://youtu.be/uHh0Eas5_NI
High school art students should check their Google Classroom for all art assignments!
Middle School Parents: Please check your email for the middle school newsletter. This week, it contains important information regarding online assignments.
WN Board Meeting agenda is posted on the website; go to MENU and then DOCUMENTS; open the Board of Education folder and then 2019-20 Meeting Agendas folder.
West Nodaway BOE Special Meeting - Mon. March 30 at 7:00pm. Due to the guidelines during the COVID-19 health crisis, board & admin only will be in attendance; live feed will be provided for the public via ZOOM conferencing. Link will be posted on the WN website.
Lunches are being served Monday-Friday from the school. Apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and well!
Anatomy, Chemistry, and Physical Science students please check your email! New instructions for the month of April have been sent to you. Please email Mrs. Reed if you have any questions. #ItIsRocketScience
West Nodaway prom has been canceled at this time. We will evaluate the situation moving forward.
Featured in today's Rockets From a Distance, we're featuring none other than our art teacher, Mrs. Kristine Price!
Mrs. McGinness’s class had a zoom meeting this morning. It was amazing getting to see their faces. If you ever need a pick me up you can always count on them. 💙 🚀
Per Nodaway County Emergency Management ordinance passed today (3/26/20) by Nodaway County Commissioners (Section 4), West Nodaway R-I Schools will remain closed through the month of April. School may reopen if public health conditions improve.
WN High School Math Parents! Please check your email for an email from Ms. Talmadge! 😊 #mathisfun
While we're apart, we thought it might be nice to share a little bit about what we're doing now that we're all at home with our families! Well, when we're not thinking about all of you and doing school from a distance.
Up first... Mrs. Jennifer McGinness!
Fifth grade held a morning meeting on Flip Grid! We hope to see more friends next time! #socialdistancing #checkinonyourfriends
Reading Tip: Read books that are also movies. Students need to be able to compare/contrast. Watch/read, then discuss how the characters and storylines were same/different. Which did you enjoy more and why? Go to: https://imaginationsoup.net/childrens-books-adapted-movies/
Kindergarten had fun catching up with friends on Zoom!!
6th Grade Parents & Students,
Please check the Class of 2026 Facebook page or parent email in regards to survey questions regarding technology. All responses can be sent to nhonan@wnrockets.com
Reminder: There will be only ONE meal pick-up time moving forward, which will be from 11:30-12:30 PM at the designated locations (BJ - WN School, Clearmont - Little Red Schoolhouse, Elmo - Community Building, Quitman - Bluebird Crossing). No morning food pick-up time. Lunch will be served, along with breakfast for the following day.
Mrs. Grace's Reading Tip: Incorporate sight word/spelling/math practice into your favorite family board games like Candyland or Connect 4. Draw a card, read it, work it out, and take a turn! Adjust the level of skill to your kids. Be creative and have fun while learning! #missyou
If you are unable to get out of the house to pick up your school-provided meal, please call us! Delivery is available! (Elementary: 725-4126, HS: 725-3317, Norma: 816-390-5241).
Beginning today, there will be only meal pick-up time, which will be from 11:30-12:30 PM at the designated locations (BJ - WN School, Clearmont - Little Red Schoolhouse, Elmo - Community Building, Quitman - Bluebird Crossing). Lunch will be served, along with breakfast for the following day.
I love Julia Cook books, and I know many of our elementary students do too. So, I was thrilled to see that she'll be reading a book aloud on Facebook every Monday and Friday at 9 am! They'll stay up for a few days, so you can watch them at a time that works for you. - Mrs. Bell
MS Social Studies and HS American History: Don't forget to access our classroom website and Google Classroom for new and/or additional curriculum. Update:March 23 is posted.
Thank you, Mr. Downing
Classroom Website:
https://sites.google.com/wnrockets.com/mrdowning-socialstudies
Please read most current announcements from MO Gov. Mike Parsons and follow guidelines to keep everyone safe. Updates will continue.
https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-directs-dhss-director-require-social-distancing-statewide
During this time of social distancing, it seems to me that a kindness journal is just the spark of positivity we could all use! Luckily, there's a free one available at deepkindnessjournal.com. It asks for an email, but that's all. As a sneak preview, here's day one!
Thank you to the Burlington Junction Methodist and Christian churches on serving close to 45 kids lunches the last few days. What great community pride and assistance we have. School looks forward to helping out more next week and the weeks ahead!
There have been some troubles reported using Math Facts in a Flash at home. The problem is the browser is blocking the pop-up for the site. You will need to allow pop-ups for the site, allow pop-ups in general, or try another browser (it appears to be working in Firefox).
In order to ensure there are enough sack breakfast/lunches prepared, please remember to call or text Norma at (816) 390-5241 by the end of the day today if your children are participating in the free meals next week. Thank you!
Backpack Buddies Update: Please pick up your items in the vestibule off of the south circle drive anytime before *2:00 PM* today, or during breakfast and lunch pick-up next week!
Mrs. Grace's Reading Tip: More on DIALOGUE: Have your child practice reading dialogue with the expression of the character. Read the story like a play and take turns reading for certain characters. Practicing this helps build reading fluency, as well. Keep reading!!
Mrs. Grace's Reading Tip: When reading books with your child, discuss DIALOGUE, or what the characters say in the book. Look for the quotation marks that set dialogue apart. Be sure your child knows who is speaking, and discuss whose point of view the story is told from.
Those receiving Backpack Buddies can pick them up at school tomorrow between 8:00-3:00 PM, or next week when picking up lunches. If you plan to pick them up tomorrow, please call Bev at 725-4126. If you cannot pick them up, we may be able to deliver. Call for more information.
MS Social Studies and HS American History students/parents please access my classroom website (below) for new and/or additional curriculum. I have placed instructions for a new form of daily warm-ups to use while we are out of school as well as additional resources, assignments and supplemental information/activities to complete while we wait to get back in the classroom. Please don't hesitate to email me with ANY questions and check back on the website frequently for new material as the need arises.
Thank you for your support, Mr. Downing
Classroom Website:
https://sites.google.com/wnrockets.com/mrdowning-socialstudies
The immunization clinic scheduled for our current 7th and 11th graders is postponed, along with all other activities at West Nodaway. Plans to reschedule will be communicated in the future.
Important Breakfast/Lunch Updates: Available for FREE to ANYONE 18 years of age, or younger that resides in the West Nodaway School District. Contact offices to participate! See "News" section of website.
Middle School Math:
Students need to check their google classroom daily, watch the videos over each lesson & complete the problem sets. Students need to email Mrs. Shipley with any questions & to tell her when they have completed each problem set.
Thanks!
The breakfast and lunch menu can be found under the "Dining" section of our website. Please remember to call the offices today if you'd like to participate!
WN School will serve breakfast & lunch starting Mon. 3/23; details available on website or call 725-4126 (Bev) or 725-3317 (Tayne)
Lunches at BJ Methodist Church on Thurs & Fri will be served from 11:30am-12:30pm
Lunches for any WN school student will be available for pickup at the BJ Methodist Church on Thurs. 3/19 & Fri. 3/20; free of charge; call 725-3317 (Tayne) or 725-4126 (Bev) to let us know if you will participate
In efforts to maintain open lines of communication, all certified staff will be available between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. each day. Please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. We are all here to help! Staff email addresses can be found by going to our website.
Kindergarten was busy today reading phrases and sentences.🚀💙📚
Kindergarten was busy today reading phrases and sentences.🚀💙📚
Community weightroom access closed until April 6; those paid through March 31 will get comp time in April; call 725-4613 with questions
There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at West Nodaway; this is part of a social distancing preventative measure we are taking at this time.
Due to increasing risk with COVID-19 West Nodaway schools will be closed until April 6. No practices or activities until April 6. See website NEWS for more details
The elementary "Breakfast Buddies" originally scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed until a later date. Sorry for the inconvenience!
No classes at NTS (Votech) tomorrow; WN NTS students report to school at beginning of 4th hour (10:40am)
Kindergarten read Green Eggs and Ham today and then tried them. Most of them really enjoyed their snack. They enjoyed learning about proteins with the MU Extension office.
Savannah (3/16) and Trenton (3/19) Ag Contests are cancelled. State FFA Convention is postponed.
Check out the WN website (NEWS) for news and information on updates regarding COVID-19 and any potential closures/cancellations.
Due to travel & health concerns, WN FFA to trapshoot at Smithville for Sat. 3/14 is cancelled
Don't forget to place your Fan Cloth order this weekend! The fundraiser ends on Monday.
The indoor track meets at Northwest Missouri State University on March 21st and March 24th have been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Grey’s dad was the 5th grade guest reader today! 📚 We ❤️ books!
Here are the Kindergarten Kings and Queens. We had so much fun learning about kings and queens!
Fourth Graders do some investigating as they examine different types of rocks and minerals to prepare them for our unit.
Hang on, Fourth Graders! Students experienced a virtual roller coaster ride as they plunged into the study of plot elements.
There will be a varsity baseball parent meeting with Coach Phipps at 5:15 PM today in the elementary gym.
28th Annual DARE Barbecue Auction - Saturday, April 4th at St. Gregory's Parish Gym. Adults - $10.00, Children - $5.00. Tickets can be purchased from Mr. Nolte at the high school!
Picture Day Tomorrow: PreK-12th Grade Casual Pictures, MS/HS Spring Sports, MS/HS Scholar Bowl, Senior Make-Ups (Please Dress Nicely)
Check out what our elementary Rockets are reading on this bulletin board in the west hallway! Books are the best!
Playing one our favorite fluency games, Blurb! Get a "blurb" and read them all!!
The Costa Rica trip has been postponed. We are sorry for the inconvenience but safety is our main priority. Potential future dates will be provided later.
There have been recent changes/additions to both the junior high and the high school track schedules. Spring storms inevitably pop up throughout the season, so remember to keep updated on changing information by visiting the "Athletics" section of our website.
It's spring concert day! Come see our PK-2nd grade students perform this evening at 6:00 PM. They have been working very hard!
Ellie got to use Mrs. Brady’s chair for earning 60 AR points!
You can own a piece of WN history and memorabilia. This will be available to bid on the night of the play. Proceeds will go toward more improvements to the stage and drama department.
Congratulations to our principal of the day, Quincy McGinness!
Middle School Student Council is holding their annual Lucky Charm Donuts fundraiser! Donuts cost $1 each and will be delivered on Monday, March 16th. To purchase a donut, see a Middle School Student Council member or either office. Thank you for your support!
Fifth grade students reviewed the steps in the scientific method as they wrote a testable question & hypothesis while trying to find out which type of gum makes the biggest bubbles. They identified variables, recorded data, & learned how to graph their results!
Reminder: Make plans to attend West Nodaway's production of "The Single Man" on Friday! The play will begin at 7:00 PM, and admission is $5.00 at the door.
Third Grade Parents: If you are ordering a recorder, money is due on Friday, March 13th ($5.00/each).
Congratulations to our Principal of the Day Vivian Hull!
Reminder: Burlington Junction baseball sign-ups will be held tomorrow from 5:00-6:30 PM in the commons area. See the "News" section of our website for more information.
Olivia Keever was our Principal of the Day on Friday! Congratulations Olivia!!!
Don't forget - the PreK-2nd Grade spring music concert will be held on Thursday at 6:00 PM!
4th-12th grade TEAM Sewing activity for this Friday has been moved to next Friday, March 20th.
Great job Kenzie!! She earned the principal’s chair!
Picture day is here again! Scholastic will be at West Nodaway on Friday for K-12th grade casual pictures, as well as MS/HS spring sports and activities.
Lathrop Ag Contest bus will leave at 6 am on Monday from HS parking lot. Dress for the weather and bring a lunch!
The new stage curtains are up and ready for play week! What a beautiful sight! Thank you Citizens Bank for helping make this happen!!
Every class took part in How I Became A Pirate readers' theater this week during our reading rotation stations. Then we did a "read my shirt" treasure hunt looking for words and letters.
We've had such a fun week celebrating books and reading at the elementary! From Drop Everything and Read to doing pirate readers' theaters and showing off what we are reading, how great!!
We have loved all of the Dr. Seuss books that we have read this week. 🚀💙📚
Book character parade to end our reading week! 🚀💙📚
1st & 3rd grades drew leprechauns which are now guarding their pot of gold. This will be on display at Goff's Grocery during March.
West Nodaway Board of Education Meeting - Wed. March 11; 7:00pm; WN Media Center; agenda posted under Documents/Board of Education/2019-20 tabs on website
Reminder: No school at West Nodaway on Monday, March 9th. Have a great three-day weekend, Rockets!
February was Career and Technology Education Month. To celebrate, Northwest Technical School asked each teacher to nominate a Student of the Month. Jay Drake from Building Trades picked Gabe Goff. He said, "Gabe is a first-year student from West Nodaway. He is always in class and on task. He is very particular on every job he is doing, to make sure it is right." Gabe was gifted a $10.00 Casey's gift card to congratulate him! Great job, Gabe!
The Booster Club Open Alumni Basketball Tournament is tomorrow! Games begin at 8:00 AM. Concession will be available, and all gate money will benefit the family of West Nodaway alumni, Kristine Palmer.
Fifth grade pirate crew— we arrrgh readers!
We had a flyswatter game in Spanish 2 today! They had to run to the correct words that were spoken and the first to put their foot or hand on it gained a point! It was a fun competition!
Good luck West Nodaway 8th grader, Logan Franks! He will travel to St. Joseph tomorrow to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee. West Nodaway will be cheering you on, Logan. We're so proud of you!
New stage curtains are here!
Congratulations to Tyler Blay on his unanimous first team all conference 275!!
Curious about the calendar for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year? Follow the link below, or you can also find it under the "Documents" section of our website!
https://5il.co/dg7x
Last call for dinner theater tickets! Tickets are due tomorrow by 3:10 PM if you'd like to attend, and the cost is $13.00. Otherwise, general admission is $5.00 at the door on Friday, March 13th. See the high school office, Linda Babcock, Kristine Price, or any Drama Club member to purchase. More details about the play are under the "News" section of our website.
Kratos earned enough points for the Principal’s chair!! Great job!!
Charley read enough books for the Principal’s chair!! Great job!!
5th graders reading to Kindergarten today to celebrate reading week!
Good luck to our varsity Scholar Bowl team as they travel to Tarkio for a meet at 4:30 PM today. Go Rockets!
Fifth grade read books to Kindergarten buddies today! Celebrate reading! 🚀💙📚
All American Publishing is offering our students free 100 T-Shirts through area sponsorships. The shirts will be given to our students and thrown out during home events.
Reminder: Clearmont baseball sign-ups will be held outside of the elementary office from 3:30-6:00 PM today! See the "News" section of our website for more information.
Read Across America! Fifth grade students read several Dr. Seuss books & used text evidence to identify the main idea & theme.
Here are the brackets for the Booster Club Open Alumni Basketball Tournament this weekend!
Addilynn Cowden working hard as our Principal of the Day!
2nd grade participating in Drop Everything and Read. So engaged in their books!!!!
Elliett read enough books to earn the Principal’s chair for the day!! Great job!!
Kindergarten celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday with some fun activities!!
The Burlington Junction Baseball Association is accepting registrations for the 2020 summer season! Sign-ups will be held on Wednesday, March 11th from 5:00-6:30 PM in the West Nodaway commons area. See the website for more information!
Saturday is the 2nd Annual Booster Club Alumni Basketball Tournament at West Nodaway. All money earned through the gate will be donated to the family of West Nodaway alumni, Kristine Palmer, who's daughter recently had a very extended stay at Children's Mercy. There will also be concessions available. We hope to see you there!
Easter Break Dates: Dismiss at 12:15 PM on April 9th, and no school on April 10th or April 13th!
The Elementary students had DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time for 10 minutes this morning, and will every day this week to celebrate reading together as a school!
Congratulations to West Nodaway junior, Tyler Blay, for being named to the All-District Basketball Team for the 2019-2020 basketball season!
There will be a PTO meeting tomorrow night, beginning at 6:00 PM in Mrs. McGinness' classroom.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets to the 28th Annual DARE Barbecue Dinner Auction from Mr. Nolte! Adults - $10.00, Children - $5.00. This is DARE's biggest fundraiser of the year! See website for details.
Today is the last day of basketball youth development with the high school staff; 4:00-5:30 in the main gym.
Congrats to the 5th and 6th grade boys! 5th grade boys placed 3rd and 6th grade boys placed 2nd place today in Tarkio. 💙🚀🏀
8th grade students gave research presentations this week over the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793. They had to practice no less than 20 times each, and many of them were even able to memorize their presentations! Great job, 8th grade! You rock!
~~8th grade piñatas~~ They made their own piñatas and they decided to bust one open for candy!
FTA visited TEAM today!!
Quincy earned the principal’s chair with his AR points!! Keep reading!!
Cash earned enough AR points to get the principal’s chair for the day!! Great job!
PTO Meeting: Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00 PM in Mrs. McGinness' elementary classroom. We hope to see you there!
See any MS/HS student athlete to purchase some new Rocket gear from Fan Cloth! Money earned will go toward the purchase of new athletic uniforms. If you'd rather order online, check out the "News" section of our website for the link. Go Rockets!
Reminder: After Prom Pitch Night tomorrow at 6:00 PM in the commons! $12.00 at the gate, and concessions are available!
Spanish 3 and 4 students are making recipes for their "Cooking Show". They did fantastic! My 8th hour did great but are not pictures sorry girls! (Imajen - Ximena, Erin- Daniela)
Congratulations to our Principal of the Day AJ Keever!
FFA Truck and Tractor Day is Friday! Drive something to school or support your brand of choice by wearing those colors. FFA movie night at 7pm in the Ag Room.
Don't forget to place your donut order to benefit Briley's Heart Cart! The deadline is 3:00 PM today.
The Elementary will celebrate Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' Birthday with a whole week of reading related dress up days, March 2-6. Characters Welcome!
FFA Week on Thursday bring "Ye Ye" Day! Boots, buckles, flannels are all welcome. 8th graders will also be treated to ice cream during lunch!
Fun at NWMSU!!
Third grade has been studying vertebrates! They drew animals and listed the characteristics we have learned.
Last call for 3rd Quarter Box Tops!
If you have any box tops please send them to school tomorrow.
Also don’t forget to keep scanning your receipts.
Wednesday's FFA Week event is FFA Spirit Day! Wear anything blue and gold from head to toe. It is also teacher appreciation so remember to thank those who are educating you!
Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences are tonight from 4:00-7:00 PM in the commons! See you there!
Mrs. Honan's 6th grade Exploring Ag class is hosting a bake sale tonight at Parent Teacher Conferences. Money raised will purchase hygiene products for those in need.
After Prom is hosting another "Pitch Night" this Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM in the commons area. RSVP to Joni Adkins in advance for a discounted ticket price. Otherwise, door cost is $12.00. We hope to see you there!
Tuesday for FFA Week is CAMO Day! Also, members will be treated to breakfast (free) and a pizza lunch (bring $2)!
Reminder: Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences will be held tomorrow from 4:00-7:00 PM in the commons area. We look forward to seeing you!
Good luck to the varsity boys as they travel to Albany this evening to compete in the District basketball tournament. The Rockets will take on Platte Valley at 6:00 PM. If you'd like to watch tonight's game live online, simply search "Albany TV" on Facebook! Go Rockets!
West Nodaway will be celebrating FFA week all week long! Click below for a complete list of dress-up themes and activities.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bMLeZHLcdb9cH6JR2IRpi9QFdJL9URtm/view?usp=sharing
Blood Drive TODAY 2-7pm Burlington Jct. American Legion. Donors receive shirt and snacks. Thank you for considering.
Monday kicks off FFA Week with USA Day. Come dressed in our Nation's colors! Don't forget our Blood Drive!
FBLA, FCCLA, FFA are sponsoring a donut fundraiser to collect funds for Briley's Heart Cart. Forms will be sent home with elementary students. MS/HS can pick up forms in the office. All forms are due to CTE teacher by Thursday!
More paintbrush designs by Kindergarten!!
Kindergarten trying out their paintbrushes .
FFA Breakfast TOMORROW 8-12pm, Burlington Jct. American Legion. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, potatoes biscuits and gravy. Free Will Donation!!
Board Meeting Agenda for Monday, February 24 at 6:00pm
https://5il.co/d6v3
Special WN BOE Meeting - Monday, Feb. 24 - Library Media Center; Executive Session @ 6:00pm; Regular Session will follow; Agenda under Menu/Board of Education on website
Look at these amazing products they designed and made today.
Kindergarten had fun designing paintbrushes today.
Fifth grade enjoyed the funny book, The Good Egg, which was filled with messages about the importance of self-care. We appreciate our guest reader taking time to come read to us! We ❤️ books! 🚀
Reminder for those wanting to watch the District basketball tournament live - you can check it out by searching "Albany TV" on Facebook, or by following the link below. The tournament begins tomorrow morning!
West Nodaway will kick off FFA week on Sunday, February 23rd with their monthly breakfast, followed by theme days and special activities the rest of the week. Check out the full list by following the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bMLeZHLcdb9cH6JR2IRpi9QFdJL9URtm/view?usp=sharing
FFA Blood Drive Monday, February 24, 2-7pm at Burlington Jct. American Legion. Critical need for blood donations so please consider donating.
Location Change: The middle school event will be held in the high school gym and Mrs. Downing's room this evening from 5:00-7:00 PM.
2019-2020 Varsity Boys District Basketball Bracket
2019-2020 Varsity Girls District Basketball Bracket
All middle school students are invited to the "Cabin Fever" event from 5:00-7:00 PM this evening! The $5.00 entry fee includes drinks, snacks, and pizza. We hope to see you there!
Don't forget! Tonight's basketball theme is "Black Out" to support our senior basketball players and cheerleaders at their last home game! Good luck, Rockets!
Fundraising opportunity for Middle School students attending the 2021 Washington DC trip: students can work the concession stand at the JV/V BB games with Mrs. Honan. Please show up by 4:30pm.
1st grade learned about Van Gogh today.
Interested in watching the District basketball tournament, but can't make it to Albany? No worries! Just search "Albany TV" on Facebook, or follow the link below, and watch the games live!
https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyTV/
The "Senior Night" ceremony this evening will take place between the two varsity games. JV will begin at 5:30 PM, with varsity following. Go Rockets!
Don't forget -- Community Hospital of Fairfax is giving complimentary blood pressure checks tonight during the high school basketball games at West Nodaway. Stop by their table anytime after 5:30 PM!
Due to an area-wide internet outage, the phones at West Nodway may not work. Until the issue is resolved, please email Bev (bmcginnes@wnrockets.com) or Tayne (tfast@wnrockets.com) with any attendance information. Sorry for the inconvenience!
All middle school students are invited to our Cabin Fever Event this Friday from 5-7! A $5 cover charge will include snacks, drinks, and pizza!
The location has changed to the elementary gym and computer lab, so please enter through the elementary doors! See you there!
FFA is hosting a community blood drive on Monday, February 24th from 2:00-7:00 PM at the Burlington Junction American Legion building. Please consider donating!
4th graders have been working on summarizing informational texts. Today their summaries could only be 12 words or less to focus on only what was most important!
4th grade was inspired by pictures in the art room
District Basketball: Girls play in Albany on Saturday the 22nd at 11 AM. Boys play in Albany on Monday the 24th at 6 PM. Good luck Rockets!
Fourth graders have been studying acrostic poems. Students worked with a partner to create and implement the elements of an acrostic poem. Poems are displayed in the hall. Check them out!
Fourth grader, Skyler Cornett spent 100 PBS stars at Rocket Shop to do Mrs.
Schieber’s hair.
The theme for tomorrow's game against Northeast Nodaway is "Black Out." We're mourning the loss of our beloved seniors. Show your respect by wearing all black and cheering them on for the last time on their home court!
8th grade is making piñatas in Spanish class!