The West Prairie Press

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Category: Academics

  • Ready or Not, Finals Week is Here!

    Ready or Not, Finals Week is Here!

    By Maddie Whitlock West Prairie High School students are preparing to take their fall semester finals on December 17, 18, and 19. All high school courses administer a final exam to assess students’ understanding of key concepts from the semester. Finals are two class periods long and are spread out over three days. Refer…

  • Back to the Grind: West Prairie High School Kicks Off an Amazing Year

    Back to the Grind: West Prairie High School Kicks Off an Amazing Year

    By Madilynn Tones West Prairie Junior/Senior High School is already four weeks into what’s shaping up to be an exciting and productive school year. With the first-quarter midterm here, students and staff are settling into routines, tackling goals for 2025–26, and embracing the positive changes brought by the school’s new…

  • Hot Off the Press: WP Adds Journalism Course

    Hot Off the Press: WP Adds Journalism Course

    West Prairie High School recently introduced a new elective course—Journalism—open to all students in grades 9 through 12. The class offers students hands-on experience in interviewing, meeting deadlines, double-checking facts, and responding to editorial feedback. Led by English teacher Connor Sullivan, the course provides students with practical skills in reporting…