QUICK
INFO
Elementary School
8:10 am to 3:10 pm
WEST
High School
8:10 am to 3:05 pm
April 7, 2016
West Platte Patron,
District Office:
816-640-2236
Elementary Office: 816-640-2811
High School Office: 816-640-2292
Transportation:
816-678-4540
APRIL 23
High School Prom at Parkville
Athletic Complex at 8:30 pm
APRIL 24, 25, & 26
FBLA State at Springfield, MO
APRIL 29
Band & Choir State Solo/Ensemble
at MU in Columbia, MO
MAY 7
District Track location TBD
MAY 8
Graduation
High School Gym at 3:00 pm
MAY 14-18
District Baseball at West Platte
MAY 18
Last Day of School Early Out-1:15 pm
2
Mr. John Rinehart,
Superintendent
Spring is here. We have emerged from winter without
too many bouts of inclement weather. Spring can be an
optimistic time of year. As the color green spreads out
daily over the landscape thoughts of an exciting future are
always at the surface.
We have much to be optimistic about here at West Platte.
We are approaching the late stages of the current building
project. Certainly many of you have taken advantage of the nice weather and sampled the
new track and football field. Please enjoy yourselves safely if you utilize that great facility.
The new additions are changing daily. They seem to grow about as quickly as the spring
foliage some days. The opportunities for our kids will increase as these new facilities
become operational. New locker rooms, new weight room, new wrestling and multipurpose rooms are all nice. The parts that really excite are the three new science labs and
a life skills classroom. Those two items, part of the final phase, give us an academic anchor
to the project, and a facility to tap a wide array of student talents.
The project has progressed quickly and smoothly. Any mention of the construction
project would be negligent without mentioning the contributions of Dr. Mark Harpst. He
has continued to serve the District in a part-time capacity overseeing many aspects of the
ongoing construction. His experience and insight have been an invaluable service to the
District.
We have a caring and wonderful educational environment. Our easily evident strengths
are going to be enhanced by additions to our facilities. Every student who attends here
will, at some point, be reached by the new additions.
Here’s hoping you and your families have an enjoyable and safe spring. We are in an
exciting time. The future looks bright. It’s a great day to be a Blue Jay, and there are many
more great days to come.
Sincerely,
John Rinehart