Oct

31

Weekly Recap

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

- Since it’s Halloween, here are the 35 most insane Halloween costumes from around the world. Enjoy.
Happy Halloween. Don’t forget to wear a costume to Ruby’s tonight for a chance to win a free Vegas hotel stay.

Oct

24

Weekly Recap

October 24, 2008 | 18 Comments

- Tonight is the last home football game. The Cats will take on the Guthrie Center Tigers (4-4 overall, 2-4 district). WCV stands at 2-6 and 1-5 in district play.
- The West Central Valley volleyball team will travel to Bondurant Tuesday night and play 14th-ranked Bondurant-Farrar in the 2nd round of the Regional tournament. The [...]

Oct

20

Ruby’s Halloween Party

October 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

It’s Scary-oke time again. Join us at Ruby’s on Friday, October 31st at 9 PM for some ghoulish singing and some unearthly costumes. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume:Male/Female and Best Costume:Couple.

Oct

17

Weekly Recap

October 17, 2008 | 41 Comments

- The cycles of dating. Sad…but true?
- Feeling green today? Stop using plastic bags.
- The footballers play at Prairie Valley tonight. Prairie Valley is 6-1 on the season and undefeated in district play. Let’s see if the Cats can play spoiler tonight.
- Dirt work has started at the new high school site, and the Cultural [...]

Oct

9

Enough is Enough - Part 4

October 9, 2008 | 143 Comments

So far we’ve covered the kids’ and their parents’ role in the behavior issues at West Central Valley. Today we move our focus to the administration. From the principal to the coaches, from the teachers to the lunch ladies, everyone plays a part.

West Central Valley has a Good Conduct Policy that all extracurricular participants must [...]

Oct

8

Enough is Enough - Part 3

October 8, 2008 | 30 Comments

In yesterday’s discussion about the recent behavior problems at West Central Valley we focused on the kids. We all know, however, that the blame does not fall on their shoulders alone. Mom and Dad share some of the responsibility, but they can also be a large part of the solution.
A mom calling someone else a [...]

Oct

7

Enough is Enough - Part 2

October 7, 2008 | 40 Comments

The behavior of certain students/athletes at West Central Valley has come under recent scrutiny. Who is to blame for this behavior? Is it the students themselves? Maybe it’s mom and dad’s fault. How about the teachers or coaches or the administration as a whole?
Today we’re focusing on the kids. We continue to see examples of [...]

Oct

6

Enough is Enough - Part 1

October 6, 2008 | 24 Comments

WEST CENTRAL VALLEY GOOD CONDUCT POLICY (click to read on school’s site)
 (Reference 503.4)
(Adopted 2003)
(Revised 2006)
Mission
Participation in school activities is a privilege. School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and for their lifetimes. Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the school [...]

Oct

2

Midweek Rant

October 2, 2008 | 1 Comment

I’m all about getting the biggest bang for your buck. Shop around, compare prices, buy wisely. It’s the smart thing to do. But don’t beg. Don’t mooch. People who mooch beers here at the bar drive me crazy. I shouldn’t care too much I guess. I’m still getting  my money right? But you know what [...]