WHS Senior, McKayla Lombard was recently elected as the Southwest District SkillsUSA Secretary. Lombard is continuing her training in the Culinary Arts program at Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student... READ MORE >
http://www.4bcaonline.com/whea...mFebruary 19, 2020For the first time, the Wheaton Robodogs are headed to State. The team of nine students will compete in March to try to earn a spot at Worlds only four years into the school’s robotics team’s career.The robotics team is coached by Wheaton teacher Pam Peterson. However, Peterson looks at her role more as a... READ MORE >
Wednesday, February 19, 2020By Jordan Privett jprivett@cassville-democrat.com Para awarded grant to help further education The Southwest Center (SWC) for Educational Excellence received a $3.7 million grant by the US Department of Education of a federal Teach Quality Program. The $3.7 million will help assist 37 paraprofessionals selected during the first cohort... READ MORE >
Photo information/credit: Wheaton physical education teacher Jessica Lombard, fourth from left, leads a line dancing class during Active Learning Day at Wheaton High School. Kyle Troutman/editor@cassville-democrat.comSpecial day in Wheaton focuses on life skillsSpeakers, variety of workshops offered to students Some people say high school should teach a basic... READ MORE >
On January 22, 2020 Scarlett Gelsheimer (5th Grade) is participating in the Elementary All-State Choir at the Margaritaville Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. In order to participate in the All-State Choir you must submit an audition recording of you singing. A committee then decides whether you make it or not. She had to have confidence in herself to submit this... READ MORE >
2020 Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, January 31st in a conference match-up against College Heights. The junior varsity game will begin at 5:30 p.m. with coronation between the JV and Varsity games. This year's theme is "Lights, Camera, Action" representing popular movies each day. Monday - The Breakfast Club (PJ's), Tuesday - The Parent Trap (Twin Day),... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our nominees for 2019 Miss Merry Christmas! These students will represent WHS in the Cassville and Wheaton Christmas parades and are sponsored by the FBLA Chapter. The winner will be announced later on this week.Pictured from left to right are: Sophomore - Jessica Munday, Junior - Kimmie Archer, Senior - Galaxy Loftis, and Freshman - Adriana... READ MORE >
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August 14, 2019School for the Wheaton R-III School District began on Tuesday, August 13. Along with all the new faces and remodeled structures, a brand new health program will be making its debut in the school. The program, provided by Access Family Care Medical and Dental Clinics, is a mental health program that will allow students to communicate with a licensed... READ MORE >
Wheaton schools doing part to clean air Wednesday, April 17, 2019By Jordan Privett/jprivett@cassville-democrat.com Volkswagen Trust Grant helps replace bus The Wheaton school district will be replacing a bus through the Volkswagen Trust Grant, which offers the district $22,000 for bus replacement on the bus’ total price of $97,665. Lance Massey, Wheaton... READ MORE >
March 13, 2019Vinnie Roberts - The Barry County Advertiser Wheaton Schools recently made a major advancement in both their web presence and communication with the community. The school has recently re-launched their website and with it have created a smartphone app that will allow for better lines of communication between the school and the public. ... READ MORE >
It was a moment years in the making. This is why players shoot literally thousands of free throws in practice over a career. The Wheaton Lady Bulldogs fought back from an 11-point second quarter deficit, then nailed 13 of 15 fourth quarter free throws to claim a 60-54 victory over the top seeded College Heights Lady Cougars on Saturday night in the... READ MORE >
Results from Crowder College Engineering Day On February 20, 2019, 11 schools with more than 150 high school students came together to compete at Neosho Crowder College first Engineering Day. Throughout the day, students could participate in many STEM related competitions, as well as many hands-on building and intellectual scenarios. Students had the... READ MORE >
FIRST®️ Tech Challenge Team 11659- The Wheaton Robodogs from Wheaton High School was proud to represent Wheaton at the Missouri/Kansas West Conference Qualifier. The team traveled to Blue Springs, Missouri, on February 9, 2019, to compete for an advancement to the Missouri Championship. Thirty-six teams from across the region were vying for high scores on the field... READ MORE >
Wheaton Elementary to host first daddy-daughter dance Daddy-daughter dances offer a great opportunity for parents and children to connect with each other, and Wheaton Elementary School is throwing its first ever daddy-daughter dance on Friday, from 7-8:30 p.m. Trish Wilson, Wheaton Elementary School principal, said the Parent Teacher Community Organization (PTCO)... READ MORE >
On January 26th, 2019, the Wheaton STEM class, also known as FTC team #11659 Wheaton Robodogs, went to the Drury qualifier. Upon arrival, we found our pit table and began to set up shop. We were the first inspection of the day, allowing us to go around and get to know teams better to form alliances. Next, we had our interview. The process was not as smooth as we... READ MORE >
Wheaton hanging tough together for tourney win Four years ago, after her freshman-laden Lady Bulldogs lost every game in the Southwest Holiday Tournament, a dejected Jessica Lombard answered questions about what her young team needed to do in order to grow and come together. Lombard gave measured responses, but also drove home the point that her players had to... READ MORE >
Teacher-led program focuses on specific parts of test Wheaton High School has seen an upswing in its ACT scores in recent years, and the district credits the improvements to a workshop offered at the high school. Lance Massey, Wheaton superintendent, said the high school students have been able to check their ACT scores recently, and many of the students are... READ MORE >
Wheaton R-III District Philosophy Recognizing each student as a unique individual, we believe that education should provide anopportunity for the maximum development of each individual within the limitations of his/hercapacities. We believe that education must help the student realize his/her worth as an individual andshould lead him/her toward becoming a... READ MORE >