🏀 Kolter Peterson was named 1st Team All-TVL after an impressive season on the court.
🏀 Andi Foster earned 2nd Team All-TVL honors for her strong play and leadership throughout the season.
🏀 Courtney Johnson was also selected to the 2nd Team All-TVL for an outstanding year of hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to these talented student-athletes on an exciting and well-deserved honor! Your hard work, commitment, and competitive spirit have made Doniphan West proud! 🏀💙🧡
The Doniphan West Music Department would like to announce the March 2026 Musicians of the Month. This month, we had a large group of standout students.
Kindergarten
Ali Wahweotten
Ali is very kind and respectful and always has a great attitude! She does well at listening, following instructions, and always does her best.
Stetson Tripp
Stetson is a hard worker who enjoys having fun and is always smiling. He consistently listens well and does what is expected of him.
1st Grade
Ayden Wahweotten
Ayden has shown himself to be a hard worker who strives to do well. He has done great at following directions and expectations.
Kurt Smith
Kurt does a great job during class at listening and following directions. He is always prepared and willing to help out other students.
2nd Grade
Ryleigh Martin
Ryleigh does a great job of following directions in and out of the classroom. She works hard to do her best on all of her work.
Graham Christopher
Graham has grown leaps and bounds this year! He is always eager to come to Music class and puts in a tremendous amount of effort to do his best.
3rd Grade
Paisley Falk
Paisley works hard, listens, and does what is asked of her. She is very kind to her classmates and is a great friend.
Lucas Ernzen
Lucas has shown much improvement in Music this year. He works hard and is willing to help others.
4th Grade
Layla Wahweotten
Layla is a hard worker who consistently does what is asked of her. She does a great job at listening and following directions.
Willow Popejoy
Willow is a great student who tries hard each day. She does a great job following directions and listening to learn.
5th Grade
Eliza Johnson
Eliza is a hard worker who strives to do her best. She consistently puts in the effort to improve on a daily basis.
Justiss Blanton
Justiss is a hard worker who strives to better herself each day. She puts in the effort needed to make improvements and do her best.
5th Grade Band
Allie Freeman
Allie always listens and works really hard to do her best. She is very cooperative and has been doing a great job learning her notes. Her classmates also say she is very kind and is a good friend.
Boone Clary
Boone works hard and does a great job at listening and following directions. He has done a great job learning to play his trumpet. He is also the guy to go to when you need your trumpet cleaned.
6th Grade
Julian Wahweotten
Julian has been doing a great job. He listens well, follows directions, and has shown an interest in music by wanting to learn to play the trumpet.
Brynley Wilson
Brynley is a hard worker who always puts in the work to get better. She asks great questions and comes in for extra help to improve her skills.
Karly Miner
Karly is a student who always listens and follows directions in order to do her best. She consistently puts in the effort to do well.
6th Grade Band
RayLynn Grappando
RayLynn has been putting in a lot of effort to improve her ability to play the flute. She asks great questions and whenever she makes a mistake she works hard to fix it.
Hank Newton
Hank has been doing a great job learning to play the drums this year. He puts in the effort and time to make the improvements needed and become a leader in his section.
Junior High Band
Rylee Bembrick
Rylee has put in a lot of hard work and practice on the saxophone this year. She has been doing a great job improving her tone, notes, rhythms and overall playing ability.
Ian Johnson
Ian is becoming a strong leader in the trumpet section. He puts in a lot of hard work to improve and encourages his fellow trumpet players to be their best.
Grace Winters
Grace has been doing an amazing job. As the only clarinet player, she has been working hard to carry her section, improving on her high notes, rhythms, and dynamics.
High School Band
Laila Chambers
Laila is a new student who fit in with our band on day one. She was not shy to play out and was able to sight-read our material immediately. After class, she has been putting in more time to continue her growth in music and has already inspired many other band members.
Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work!
STAMPEDE DRIVE: Join our planning committee on Wednesday, April 1st, @ 5:00 p.m. in the DWest Jr/Sr High Library.
Testing can sometimes feel stressful, but with a little preparation, students can feel confident and ready to do their best! Families can help by following these simple tips:
Get plenty of rest 😴 — encourage your child to get a good night’s sleep before each testing day.
Eat a healthy breakfast 🍎 — a nutritious breakfast helps students stay focused and energized.
Offer encouragement 💙 — remind your child to stay positive and simply do their best.
Arrive at school on time ⏰ — arriving on time helps students start the day calm and prepared.
Dress comfortably 👕 — comfortable clothing can help students feel more relaxed during testing.
Each school building’s testing schedule is included with this post. Please review the schedule for your child’s building so you know when testing will take place.
Thank you for partnering with us to help make this a successful and positive testing season for all of our students! 🌟
With limited supplies, uneven "logs", and the added challenge of unpredictable conditions, students quickly realized how difficult it would have been to build a home or fort back then. There were definitely moments of frustration, but their perseverance paid off!
In the end, the classroom was filled with proud smiles as students admired their completed cabins. What a fun and meaningful way to experience history firsthand!
First pitch is set for 4:30 PM at Highland Baseball Field—don’t miss the action!
Grab a delicious meal at the concession stand, proudly sponsored by the Lions Club, and cheer on our team to victory! 🧡💙
Order your Elementary Yearbook by April 3. Order online at inter-state.com/order and use order code 0295EY. Yearbooks are $14.50. Don't miss out!
Doniphan West Principal Search: Stakeholder Survey
USD 111 has begun the search for our next Elementary and Jr/Sr High School Principal for the 2026-27 school year. We invite DWest families, staff, students, and community members to complete a brief survey to share personal and professional qualities you would like to see for these two positions. Your feedback will help shape the direction of the hiring process. Please take a few minutes to complete the linked survey before March 25. Your perspective is valued and appreciated! Survey Link: DWest Stakeholder Survey: Principal Search
