From creative costumes to our amazing October Leaders of the Month — Walnut Grove was full of Tiger pride today! Students and staff showed off their Halloween spirit with some frightfully fun looks, and we celebrated those who continue to lead by example each day. It’s always a great day to be a Tiger! #TigerPride #LeaderOfTheMonth #HalloweenFun #WGSpirit
7 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Leader of the Month
Halloween 5
Halloween 4
Halloween 3
Halloween 2
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Register by Nov. 7th for the December ACT!
7 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
ACT test prep - schedule
Fall Sweethearts Dance 2025 ~ A huge thank you to our National Honor Society members and Mrs. Hamilton for hosting such a wonderful evening! The gym was full of smiles, twinkle lights, and memories that will last a lifetime. We had lots of great pictures so it was hard to choose which ones to share, but we hope you enjoy taking a look at all those smiling faces. Families who attended can download their photo booth pictures using this link: https://tinyurl.com/NHSPhotoBooth25 #SweetheartsDance #TigerPride #NHSHonorSociety
7 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Fall Sweethearts Dance 1
Fall Sweethearts Dance 2
Fall Sweethearts Dance 3
Fall Sweethearts Dance 4
Fall Sweethearts Dance 5
Our specials teachers work with a vast array of ages and learners. Ms. B, our technology, computer, and business teacher works with students in 3-5th grade, 7th & 8th grade, as well as 10-12th grade. In her classes they learn many topics such as typing and tech skills as well as tackle real-world personal finance problems. Students learn things like teamwork, problem solving, graphic design and even advertising, budgeting, loans, and investing, You might see her middle and high schoolers create flyers for our social media channels, capture photos at school and events, and also work on building our yearbook. And when you see our school stories online? That’s Ms. B posting as often as we can to keep our community connected, tso you can get a small glimpse into the amazing things our teachers and students do each and every day!
8 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Technology Projects
Classroom work

This week our bus drivers and Transportation Director/HS Principal Mrs. Woody led bus safety and evacuation drills with all of our students, PreK–12. Students practiced what to do in case of an emergency, with our older Tigers learning how they could step up and help the younger ones get out safely if needed. It was a great reminder that safety comes first on and off the bus! And yes… it just happened to be Pajama Day, so don’t be surprised when you spot a lot of plaid pants and cozy PJs in the pictures! #TigerPride #BusSafety #Teamwork #WGStrong

8 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Bus Safety Evacuations 2
Bus Safety Evacuations
I spy a new PreK basket ~ check them all out. More stuff and more baskets coming soon.
8 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Elementary Baskets
5th Grade Raffle
3rd and 4th grade
1st and 2nd grade
Kinder Basket
PreK baskets
Red Ribbon Week continues - just a few pictures of our kiddos and staff who dressed up help us "Give Drugs the Boot" and "Fight Against Drugs -- gear up in Camo". Watch for more pictures as we continue to observe Red Ribbon Week and to promote drug-free choices and raise awareness about healthy, safe lifestyles.
8 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Camo Day
Give Drugs the Boot
Dual Credit Students: It is now time to be thinking about what courses you want to take at OTC for the Spring 2026 semester. Often times these classes fill up fast, so don't delay. See Mrs. Porter for more information.
8 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
OTC DC Enrollment 2
OTC DC Enrollment 2
Elementary Carnival Basket Preview ~ Items will be added to the baskets up until the day of the carnival. Watch for updates as more baskets are prepared. Hope to see you all next week on Thursday, Nov 6th from 5-7 pm!
9 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Carnival Baskets Preview
5th grade
3rd and 4th grade
1st and 2nd grade
Kinder basket
PreK baskets
Elementary Carnival is coming - next week on Thursday, Nov 6th - you won't want to miss it! Watch for more info on the baskets available for the class raffle later today!
9 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Carnival Flyer
Congrats to all our students of the month!!
10 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Congrats!
Nothing says PE fun like parachute day! Our elementary students had a blast working together, running under, and lifting the parachute high into the air. Smiles, laughter, and teamwork filled the gym all day long! #TigerPride #ElementaryPE #ParachutePlay #FunAndFitness
10 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Parachute Day fun 2
Parachute Day fun
A big thank you to Paul Mueller Company in Springfield for hosting our students last week! Ms. Mueller, our RootEd advisor, took students on a tour to see firsthand how Mueller designs and manufactures world-class stainless steel equipment that serves industries from dairy and brewing to pharmaceuticals and beyond. What a great opportunity for our students to connect classroom learning with real-world innovation and career possibilities right here in Missouri!
#TigerPride #RootEd #CareerExploration #PaulMuellerCompany
10 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Paul Mueller Company Visit
A huge shoutout to Ms. Miller’s AG Greenhouse & Landscaping class! Last week, students rolled up their sleeves and got to work improving the front of the school — from laying down fresh landscaping to cleaning and planting around the memorial area. Their hard work is making our campus look amazing and showing true Tiger Pride! #TigerPride #HandsOnLearning #WalnutGroveTigers
10 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Landscaping 2
Landscaping 1
The next ACT is December 13 and the deadline for on time registration is November 7. | See Mrs. Porter if you need assistance!
10 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
ACT December Deadline
Save the Date: Drury Dual Credit opens for SPRING REGISTRATION on Monday, Nov 3! See Mrs. Porter if you have questions.
10 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Drury DC opens Monday, Nov 3
Red Ribbon Week - Dress Up Days: October 28-31 ~ Mark your calendar now!
12 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days
Breakfast and Lunch this week.
12 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
Breakfast and Lunch
Our Walnut Grove runners had an incredible weekend on the course! | PCL Conference (Oct. 24) ~ We’re proud of all our medalists and All-Conference finishers – way to represent WG with grit and determination! | Middle School Championships (Oct. 25) ~
Our middle school runners showed amazing effort with multiple PRs, top-half finishes, and even potential future state qualifiers. | We are so proud of each and every runner for their hard work, perseverance, and Tiger spirit. | Check out some highlights from the races on the attached photos.
13 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
XC photos
PCL
MS Championship
Away | JH XC @ Wheatland | Saturday, October 25th
14 days ago, Sandy Branstetter
XC in Wheatland