Category: Arts & Entertainment
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One Target at a Time: Senior Assassin Narrows to Final Players
By Brecken Smith The West Prairie senior class kicked off its annual Senior Assassin game March 22, turning everyday routines into strategic missions. The popular end-of-year tradition requires participants to wear goggles for protection, carry a water gun, download the Splashin app and pay a $5 entry fee. Each week,…
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Saddle Up and Shoot: The Hilarious Chaos of Donkey Basketball
By Janell Heaton On Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7 p.m., there will be a donkey basketball game at the West Prairie Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium. Money raised will help fund After Prom, hosted by the Class of 2028. Come watch your classmates and upperclassmen participate if you can’t participate…
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Follow Up: Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating
By Maddie Whitlock The West Prairie Drama Club delivered a standout performance of “Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating” on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, bringing a hilarious look at teenage romance to the stage. The production featured a blend of comedy, relatable high school moments and inside jokes that kept…
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Think You Know Who’s Who at WP?
By Madilynn Tones Think you know a lot about West Prairie students? It’s time to put that knowledge to the test. This week’s blog post comes with a twist. Instead of a traditional feature or informational piece about the student body, readers are invited to play detective. We’ve gathered interesting…
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From Small School to Big Stage: Junior Selected for ILMEA All-State Honors Chorus
By Madilynn Tones Timmy Todd, a junior at West Prairie Jr/Sr High School, auditioned for the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Choir in October. As part of the audition process, Todd prepared five choral selections assigned at the start of the school year and submitted recordings for evaluation. After auditions,…
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Dinner, Drama and Dating Disasters
By Maddie Whitlock The West Prairie Drama Club will perform Avoiding the Pitfalls of High School Dating on Feb. 20 and 21. Dinner will be served during the performance, with the meal prepared by school food director Mandy Palmer. The dinner will include salad, pasta, garlic bread and dessert. Ticket information will…
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Pittman’s Purposeful Pages: A Reading Challenge for Cyclone Nation
By Megan Pittman At West Prairie Junior Senior High, we’re kicking off the year with a new reading challenge called Pittman’s Purposeful Pages. The challenge is simple: the first 10 students to finish an independent reading book and conference with Coach Pittman will win a mystery prize, Facebook fame, and…
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WP to host Variety Show on May 9
West Prairie Junior/Senior High School will host a variety show on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in the school gym. The community is invited to attend this fun, free event showcasing student talent and school spirit. The performance coincides with a 12:30 p.m. early dismissal day. The school recently…
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West Prairie Band and Choir to Perform May 7
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m., the sound of music will fill the West Prairie Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium as the Jr. and Sr. High bands and choirs present their annual spring concert. The evening promises a diverse lineup of musical selections, with an accidental running…
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