WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Interest in Ancient Egypt goes in leaps and bounds

After completing the READ 180 workshop on Ancient Egypt, West Middle School students in Erica Bazman-Smith’s class expressed that they wanted to learn more about it.

One of the three readings in the workshop was how the pyramids were made. The class decided to create pyramids out of sugar cubes.

Another project was going to discoveringegypt.com where there was a hieroglyphic typewriter. The students went on the iPads to this site where they could type in their name to see the hieroglypic translation. From there, they created nameplates out of the hieroglyphics. 

KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL: Clerk's office makes a visit to conduct Homecoming court election, and register new voters

Clerk Cindy Bower and staff visited Kennedy High School Friday morning to conduct the election of the members of the Homecoming Court and hold a new voter registration drive. 

They will return on October 5 to oversee the vote for the king and queen, using the City's new voting equipment. 

They will be at Truman on October 10 to conduct that vote.

Great to see so many young people register to vote!

See a video here of the event (look for Clerk's Office at KHS)

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS performs 'Stand By Me'

West Middle School Chorus performs a full rendition of "Stand By Me" during Turn Off the Violence, Turn On Health at the Sheridan Center in Heritage Park. Also included in this thread is a portion of another song during the opening part of the presentation.

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TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE features West Middle School chorus and bands

The highlight of the Turn Off the Violence, Turn On Health is the music from the West Middle School music department. Once again -- as always -- the choruses and bands were outstanding!

Here are some photos:

TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE attracts huge crowd (part 3)

Families enjoyed touring the fire truck and talking to members of the Taylor Fire Department.