A significant focus in the West Plains School District CSIP plan is early childhood education. The goal is to ensure every child in the community is prepared for kindergarten. One of the steps to ensure our children’s needs are met was to explore partnerships with area early childhood programs, to develop creative ways to meet our families’ needs, and educate the vast majority of children beginning at age 4. Research shows investing in children early has enormous benefits, not only to academic and cognitive skills, but early childhood education helps children improve social and emotional skills, language skills, and adaptive skills, which are necessary for kindergarten readiness.
For the 2021-2022 school year, West Plains Elementary will move to a half-day preschool program in two classrooms which will allow for needed additional enrollment availability. South Fork Elementary will remain a full-day preschool with one class.
Preschool Screening
Preschool screening for South Fork Elementary and the West Plains Elementary will be held on Friday, April 9, at the West Plains Civic Center. The screenings are by appointment only and are free to any child in the West Plains School District who will be four years old before August 1, 2021.
Kindergarten Screening
Kindergarten screening is free to any child in the West Plains School District who will be five years old before August 1, 2021. Children will have the opportunity to interact with the kindergarten staff and play games that assess their fine and gross motor skills and their language and concept skills.
- South Fork Elementary – Friday, April 23 at South Fork. Screenings are by appointment only.
- West Plains Elementary – April 7 & 8 at the West Plains Civic Center. Screenings are by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, call:
West Plains Elementary – 417-256-6158
South Fork Elementary – 417-256-2836
Please provide:
*A Birth Certificate
*Immunization Records
*Proof of Residency
