The Western Illinois University Fraternal Order of Police come each year and measure our 1st grade students for bike helmets that they then donate to our 1st grade students. Thank you to the WIU FOP!

Macomb Rotary Club donated a book and stuffed bear to our 1st grade students.

Seventh grade students who previously attended West Prairie North Elementary visited the North Elementary on Wednesday, April 17. The students became reading buddies with our Preschool, Kindergarten and 2nd grade students for some time during their visit. They then visited with our current 6th grade students to talk about what a typical day at school for a 7th grade student looks like. It was then followed with a Q & A and a team building activity of Ships and Sailors in the gymnasium. It was a wonderful activity for our 6th grade students as they transition to 7th grade at the junior high school. Thank you to Mr. Heuer, Mr. Rogers, and the 7th grade students for organizing this and for coming to visit and help with this transition.

Don't Forget! The Spring Fine Arts Night is tonight, May 13. Pre-K through 3rd grade students will perform at 6:00 p.m. These students should arrive at 5:45 p.m. and report to their classrooms. Fourth through 6th grade students will perform at 7:00 p.m. These students should arrive at 6:45 p.m. and report to their classrooms. This program will feature both classroom music, and the 5th/6th grade band students. Students will perform patriotic music, so they may wear red, white, and/or blue attire if they have it. Families are invited to meet their students on the gym floor after the program and to visit the artwork on display in our hallways before leaving for the evening. The PTO will also have baked goods for sale after the concert for $2.00 per item, so please support our PTO by purchasing some delicious baked goods to take home. See you tonight!

Kate Beck and Layla Dallefeld competed with the 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams at the IESA State Track meet this past week. Both relay teams placed 3rd at the state track meet. They received medals for both events and were recognized at the meet. Congratulations to Kate and Layla and to both relay teams!

Good luck to Kate and Layla as they compete in the IESA State Track meet this weekend! We are so proud of you!

IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Beginning this summer, Illinois will offer Summer EBT, the new grocery program for families with eligible school-age children. Eligible families will receive 120 dollars; 40 dollars each month per child during the summer for groceries starting in June 2024. If you already receive food benefits SNAP/TANF/ETC/FDPIR Your school-age children are eligible for the Summer EBT program. Please check in skyward to make sure your address is correct. If your household income meets the requirements for free and reduced-price school meals, please complete a Household Eligibility Application. This can be found on the school website or call the school for a paper copy. If you have any questions please contact Amanda Palmer at palmerm@wp103.org.

Today, we would like to acknowledge the 2 wonderful "nurses" at WPNE! Nurse Kortney Burling is the district nurse and travels between our three buildings. She is a very busy lady and we love seeing her warm smile when she is able to be here with us. Ms. Nancy also acts as our school "Nurse" when Nurse Kortney can not be in our building. This is just another one of the MANY things that Ms. Nancy does for us and she, too, is so appreciated! Both of these ladies are always so helpful in taking care of "owies", giving meds, helping with headaches and tummy aches, and everything in between. We're not sure any of us would survive day to day without them and we hope they know how wonderful and appreciated they are!

Good evening Cyclone Nation, This is your friendly reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, is an early release day! Schools will dismiss tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Have a wonderful night!

WPNE wants to acknowledge our very own "Lunch Heroes": Diana, Karmen, and Keri! These ladies are a huge part of our school and do so much for all of us, day in and day out. Their hard work every day is not always rewarded, but it IS always appreciated and we are very lucky to have these wonderful ladies in our building!! Thank you for all that you do!!

Good Evening Cyclone Nation, Beginning Monday morning, May 6, 2024 , and continuing through Friday afternoon, May 10, 2024, the Blandinsville Park bus stop will be moved to the Blandinsville ball field due to the Blandinsville Farmer's Picnic. Bus times will remain the same, only the location has changed. The following week of May 13, 2024, the bus stop will go back to normal. Have a wonderful evening!

May 6 Breakfast: Cereal & Toast Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Peas, Fruit, and Milk

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Save the Date for WPNE's Spring Program! WPNE students are excited to share some music with you on May 13!

Good morning Cyclone Nation, This is your friendly reminder that today Wednesday April 17, 2024 is an early release day! Schools will dismiss today at 1:30p.m. Have a great day!

Come join us for Family Math and Science Night on Wednesday, April 24 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Some local businesses will participate to show how they use math and science in their career or business. Our 6th grade students will display and discuss their science fair projects. A lite supper of pizza, carrots, chips and a drink will be provided from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. or until we run out of food for a good will donation. Hope to see you all there!

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Good afternoon Cyclone Nation, This is your friendly reminder that tomorrow, Thursday March 28, 2024 is an early release day. Schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Have a wonderful evening!

Coach Snyder will be hosting a West Prairie Volleyball Skills Camp for incoming grades 3-8 for school year 2024-2025. Camp will be held at the Jr/Sr High School in Colchester - Monday June 17 to Thursday, June 20. Please click on the flyer below.