WMS Gifted classes and Science Olympiad team members toured multiple locations on Whiteman AFB last week. Students began their tour with a visit to a B2 Bomber, learning what makes it unique as they were able to explore it from multiple angles and ask questions in small groups. Then, they visited the Non-destructive Inspection (NDI) Flight to see how airplane parts are inspected and how their fluids are tested. Next, students learned how Airmen create needed parts in the Metals Tech Flight. The last stop before lunch was a visit to Weapons Load Training to see inert versions of different bombs at the Air Force’s disposal, learn how weapons are loaded onto the B2, along with a tour through a B2 load trainer and simulated cockpit. After lunch, students learned how the Weather Flight monitors and predicts conditions on base and in deployed locations, along with how aviators use that information in flight. Then, our group learned about the various jobs in air traffic control, both in their on ground operations and by climbing the 12 flights to the top of the tower for a view of the flight line from inside the control center and a walk around the outside of the tower. Throughout the day, students explored the Stealthwerx lab and learned about a variety of engineering and military careers.
We wish to express our extreme gratitude to Dr. Ritter (for being our driver for the day), Mr. Jennings (for ensuring we had a bus), the Airmen at #Stealthwerx for organizing our day and hosting us, and to the gracious Airmen of #WhitemanAFB who welcomed us into their work places and answered all of our questions! #TigerPride
Our Science Olympiad team competed against 11 other teams in the Regional Tournament at UCM on Saturday. Our middle school team and the high school team both brought home 1st place trophies in their respective division competitions.
Congratulations to the following:
Gavin T. - 1st Meteorology, 1st Experimental Design, 1st Flight
George W. - 2nd Wheeled Vehicle, 1st Experimental Design, 1st Disease Detectives
Gerrit B. - 1st Codebusters, 1st Crime Busters, 3rd Fast Facts, 1st Flight, 1st Road Scholar
Jackson H. - 3rd Fossils, 2nd Wheeled Vehicle
Jonathan R. - 1st Codebusters, 1st Meteorology, 2nd Tower
Kellen P. - 2nd Roller Coaster
Luke M. - 1st Crime Busters, 1st Road Scholar, 2nd Anatomy
Maddox G. - 1st Codebusters, 2nd Roller Coaster, 3rd Fast Facts
Penelope W. - 1st Microbe Mission, 1st Experimental Design, 2nd Anatomy
Vincent B. - 1st Air Trajectory, 2nd Tower
William E. - 1st Air Trajectory, 2nd Dynamic Planet
Mrs Nigro’s class won February intramural for 6th grade! #TigerPride
Voyager students got to see a play at the Coterie theater and visit the Chiefs Experience at Union Station ❤️💛❤️💛 #TigerPride
Today was brain day in Medical Detectives! Students labeled and dissected sheep brains as part of their Nervous System unit! #TigerPride
Warrensburg hosted 12 middle school Science Olympiad teams from across Missouri and Kansas on Saturday at "Battle at the Burg." Our WMS team placed 5th overall. Individual winning teams included:
Penelope and Luke - 5th in Anatomy and Physiology.
Luke and Gavin - 5th in Can't Judge a Powder
Gerrit , Johnathan , and Maddox - 3rd in Codebusters
Gavin , George , and Penelope - 4th in Experimental Design
Gerrit and Maddox - 4th in Fast Facts.
Gerrit and Gavin - 3rd in Flight
Kellen and Maddox - 5th in Reach for the Stars
Gerrit and Luke - 2nd in Road Scholar
George and Jackson - 1st in Wheeled Vehicle
Molly - 5th in Wind Power
Gifted 6/7/8 students used the engineering design process to recreate "Iconic Skyscrapers." They had 45 minutes to research, plan, build and iterate, and then share their process, challenges, and solutions with peers. We are grateful to WAFB Stealthwerx leadership and a USAF STEM Grant for the new Sphero Blueprint engineering kits. The students loved these new kits! #TigerPride
8th Grade Peer Helpers in Mr. Plets' Service Learning Life 101 class are currently learning Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) skills provided by the Johnson County Emergency Management Agency director Darrin Tobias. #TigerPride
New flexible seating options arrived today for Mrs. Schmidt’s room thanks to money earned working concession stands at winter sports. Thank you everyone for supporting our students!
Let's go Chiefs 🏈
The rain couldn’t keep 7th grade Magic Me students from visiting residents at Harmony Gardens this morning! Students collaborated with seniors to make Valentine’s Day cards. #TigerPride
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The Voyager Team 2nd Annual Trivia winners! #TigerPride
Thank you to the PTO (and all who donated) to give our teachers gift cards today! We are so blessed!!
6th grade Magic Me went to visit the Country Club today and made Christmas tree ornaments with the Seniors 🎄
NJHS members went to Crown Center today!
Mrs. Othic and Mrs. Potter did breakout boxes with the 6th grade tech class! #TigerPride
6th grade Science students having some shining circuit fun as they make holiday greeting card that light up. Thanks to Mrs. Pryde, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Nigro for giving students this bright opportunity!
🩺In our doctor era🩺 8th grade Medical Detectives students acted as physicians today and made house calls to diagnose ill patients.
WMS Special Olympics bowling at UCM bowling alley!! Great work!!! #TigerPride
