Congratulations to Hanna Wood! She is the winner of UNK's Phi Eta Sigma writing contest with her essay, "2020 In a Nutshell." She has won a prize of $100, and she will present her essay during UNK's Zoom event at 4:30 pm on 16 April. We're so proud of your writing, Hanna!
Here is a copy of the school calendar for the 2021-22 school year.
Today the choir students will be attending FKC Vocal Clinic in Wilcox. The students will be performing a concert at 5:00 p.m.. Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend. Please wear a mask. If you would like to watch the concert and are unable to attend, it will be streamed at https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/. Sound will be stopped during one selection due to no license to stream.
The Friend of the Week is Adyson! She was nominated for helping a friend clean up when they spilled their water! We all need a friend who is willing to help without being asked! Thanks for being that friend, Adyson!
The Friend of the Week is Adyson! She was nominated for helping a friend clean up when they spilled their water! We all need a friend who is willing to help without being asked! Thanks for being that friend, Adyson!
Rumor has it..."John" will be visiting Elwood from March 28th to April 30th, 2021! Buy insurance today at Pinnacle Bank in Elwood so that "John" does not visit your house or business!
Today, the 7th graders celebrated Pi Day a few days early. (This is an after picture) Don't forget to celebrate Pi Day this Sunday, 3.14, in addition to springing your clocks ahead!
The Nebraska Department of Education is seeking input on the first draft of the Nebraska Health Education Standards. The proposed standards create a framework for students to acquire health knowledge and skills necessary to maintain and promote lifelong health. The draft standards are available here https://cdn.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nebraska-Health-Education-Standards-DRAFT-1-Public-Input-_-with-colors.pdf You may wish to pay particular attention to the Human Health and Develoment and Social, Emotional and Mental Health sections.
Additionally, the NDE will be collecting feedback and input on the proposed draft through a public input survey. The survey can be accessed here https://nde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dI1y2pRSfXlG8R Please consider completing the survey and sharing with others who have an interest in Nebraska Health Education. Additional information is located on the Nebraska Health Education Standards Development Webpage. The anticipated approval date of these standards is Fall 2021
Congratulations to the High School Quiz Bowl team for getting 2nd place at the Alma Quiz Bowl yesterday! High School FKC Quiz Bowl will be on 22 March at 4 pm in Litchfield.
Congratulations to our last two debate winners in College English, Jordan Kranz and Kennedy Brell! And thanks again to Little Caesars of Lexington for supporting all of our winners!
TF: The triangular scheduled for Thursday, March 18 will now be hosted by Elwood @ 4:00 PM. #gobulls
Our Friend of the Week is Kara! She was nominated for always being nice to other students "no matter what"! What a great way to show how to be a great friend! Good work, Kara!
Barbecue beef. Beef in Schools it’s what’s for lunch. Thanks to all donors.
Last call for Hi-Line golf apparel! The Hi-Line golf store closes tomorrow so order today.
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/hlgolf
Results from District Speech today: Elwood Speech Team, 2nd place in District Sweepstakes. Individual Results: Lauren Hickey, 3rd in Entertainment (state qualifier). Alayna Moore, 3rd in Informative (state qualifier). Emily Winter, 4th in Entertainment. Shannon Kennicutt, 4th in Extemporaneous. Lauren Hickey, Shannon Kennicutt, Marissa McClung & Alayna Moore, 4th in OID. Brooke Brockman, 5th in Informative. Marissa McClung, 5th in Poetry.
1) No school Monday March 8th due to District Speech
2) Late start on Tuesday March 9th. Buses will run appx 2 hours later than normal. No breakfast will be served. PK will dismiss at 1:30.
3) No school Friday March 12th due to winter break
We wrapped up 📚Read Across America Week in pajamas!! Mr. Exstrom read the Sleep Book 💤as the students listened closely! Then at the end of the day we all gathered in the hallway so the older students could read 📖 to the younger ones. A popcorn 🍿treat was the final surprise.
Please wear your Team Jack shirts on Thursday, March 11th in support of the Andy Hoffman family.
The Pre-K had a special visitor today! Ms. Codina and Mr. Jeff brought a newborn baby calf for a quick visit! What a great surprise for the Pre-K students! Thank you Jeff and Codina!
Celebrating Dr.Seuss and our State Wrestling Champion, Conner Schutz today! The students held Conner’s gold medal & asked questions. You have to be dedicated and willing to work hard everyday,” he said. Alivia and Conner read, I Can Read with my Eyes Shut for “Wacky Wednesday”.
