Anyone interested in working on FBLA projects some students are planning to work on them tonight at 6:15PM feel free to come work on yours!
The one act performance will begin at 9:15 this morning on Bertrand’s STRIV.
To watch our One-Act team perform at Districts connect to https://striv.tv/channel/bertrand/ A reminder that attendance is limited at winter activities. Only household members are allowed at this time. Special passes for entry will be passed out to players this week.
Wilcox-Hildreth placed 4th at the FKC Play Production competition. There were 12 teams competing. I’m looking forward to the district competition on Monday!
We're still anxiously waiting for results from yesterday's FKC Play Production competition. I'll post here as soon as I know!
We had fun trying to help Tom Turkey convince people to eat hotdogs over turkey for Thanksgiving. We disguised him as a pigeon so he is able to hide from all you hungry people! Have a Happy Thanksgiving 🧡
Falcon Nation: Here is the link to our @Striv Channel for the FKC One Act Performance this morning. This link will also work for the JH Wrestling Quad this afternoon. Go Falcons!
https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/
D6-4 district football voting took place Friday. Congratulations to the Falcon footballers below who took home the following honors.
Jayden Bauer--1st Team Offense (WR/End)
Logan Knaus--1st Team Defense (D-Line)
Lane Lieb--1st Team Defense (Linebacker)
Gavin Sheen--2nd Team Offense (Quarterback)
Triston Nicks--2nd Team Offense (Running Back)
Gaige Ritner--2nd Team Defense (Linebacker)
These six athletes will be eligible for D6 All-State honors when virtual voting takes place within the next few weeks.
Our annual harvest feast looked a little differently this year with no guest but the students agreed that it tasted amazing as ever! Thank you to our cooks for preparing an amazing feast!
Our 10th-12th grade students interested in a health career were able to attend UNK’s virtual health fair. They learned about programs, careers, and scholarships!
REMINDER! Students, if you are at home in quarantine, you are not excused from completing assignments and turning them in on time. We are working hard and spending a lot of extra time and energy to try to keep everyone informed about what is happening in class. Check the teacher pages every day for each of your classes. Email teachers with questions. IF you ARE sick with COVID, please do as much work as you can while you are out. The severity of symptoms seems to vary greatly, so if you can do school work, please do. It will keep you from becoming overwhelmed when you return. Stay safe!
Parents as a reminder spectators will NOT be allowed into the JH wrestling tournament at Medicine Valley tomorrow. The event will be streamed on their youtube channel. Go Falcons!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkCeXlEbqKp-QDRCCCV26Jg
Thank you to the Minden Rotary Club for donating dictionaries to every 3rd grade student. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
The November 2020 Newsletter is now available in the News Feed Area.
Attention Wilcox-Hildreth fans: You must have a ticket to enter the JH Wrestling meet in Alma. No spectators are allowed at Med. Valley on Friday. Check out the Alma Striv link to watch the tournament. https://striv.tv/channel/alma/
Attention Junior High Wrestling families: The Junior High Wrestling meet tomorrow(11/17) at Alma will be using a ticket system for admittance. One ticket will get one spectator into the wrestling meet. Each Junior high wrestler will be given 1 ticket to give a spectator. Those without a ticket will not be allowed into the wrestling meet.
Big Congrats to Natalie Billington on being selected for FKC All-Conference 3rd team! Way to represent Falcon Nation! @whvbfalcons
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools would like to thank all of our Veterans for their service to our country. We wish we were able to carry out our plans to honor you on this special day. Happy Veterans Day!
The Veterans' Day program scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled for this year. We wish to thank the Veterans' for their service to our country and are saddened that we do not get to show them our appreciation tomorrow. Please take time to thank a Veteran when you see them.
The 2020 Falcon Basketball t-shirt store is now open! Orders will be accepted up until midnight on Sunday November 15th. Orders expected to arrive in 3-4 weeks, but not guaranteed due to Holiday Season/COVID concerns. https://wilcox-hildrethbasketball2020.itemorder.com/sale
Falcon Nation: There will be a 10am late start this morning due to slick road conditions. No AM PK. Shuttle busses will depart each site at 9:40. Drive safe this morning .
Parents/Guardians,
With the death of two students in the area, our school is grieving. Today, our Crisis Team responded to the event. Please know that the Crisis Team and counselors will be available to continue to talk with students and work through this tragedy. Please use the trauma resources found in the news section of the school's webpage to help guide conversations with your youth.
Students: If you are home quarantining, your assignments are posted on my teacher page. Please check there for all homework. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. Stay safe and stay home. Let's avoid having to shut down!
Upper Elementary teachers met with Kate Hatch today during their team planning time to discuss the best strategies and resources for phonics skills. Thank you Kate Hatch for sharing valuable information. @KsimmonsWH @turnituptoesu11 #alwayslearning #collaboration
Thanks everyone for participating in Red Ribbon week! The National Honor Society members enjoyed helping the elementary students pledge to live a drug free life and complete the banner for school!
Falcon Nation: Two Rivers has moved to Red (pandemic) on their risk dial. At this time WHPS will continue to educate students in person and will continue to monitor and make changes as needed.
Third grade had a lot of fun learning about which magnet is the strongest and how much force they have. Thank you to our UNK students for such a fun time!
Way to go Lady Falcons! Got the W vs. Lawrence tonight! Next up Franklin! @whvbfalcons
These elementary students were nominationed as the kindness kids in their class. They lead with character. Falcons SOAR. Faith Johnson was also nominated. Thanks for spreading positivity 😊.
Thank you to our guest speaker, Demoine Adams, for the great reminder, “You win or lose, by how you choose”. What a great way to start Red Ribbon a Week!
What a great start to Red Ribbon Week! Today, we acknowledged some great leaders. These 7-12 students were nominated by their classmates for being the kindest students in their class. Karsen Klein and Lane Lieb were also nominated. Thanks for making our school a kinder place!
Thank you, Heather and Makayla Johnson, Mr. Lovin, and Matt Harms for dismantling the old bleachers on the stage. It was a dirty, yucky job. Thank you for all your help!!!
Thank you Demoine Adams for braving the snowy roads to Wilcox-Hildreth this morning to give a great message to our students to kick off Red Ribbon 🎀 Week! @DeMoineAdams #daybyday
Doing whatever it takes to have school. Thank you administrators!
*Food Drive Update*
We have two weeks left to meet our goal of 1600 items. Right now we have 841 items collected. Let's get busy these next two weeks and make it happen!
The 4th Grade class had a blast yesterday making apple turnovers with Mrs. Jack! Nebraska history is so much fun! #TurnitUptoESU11
D2-7 Volleyball Sub-District Bracket
Come support the volleyball team in Franklin on Monday night as they take on Lawrence-Nelson in the first round of Sub-District.
Here's your chance to support the one act team! We are dismantling the bleachers on the stage in preparation for our first ever festival to be held on Nov. 9. This Saturday we need your help! We plan to start at 9:00 a.m. If you can help, please talk to Mr. Lovin or Matt Harms. We need a few impact wrenches, etc., and of course some muscle to haul it all away! Thank you in advance!
Junior High Girls win last game of the year and get first win in the new gym. Congrats girls and coaches!!
Great job today JH girls! Thank you fans from SEM, Amherst, and Wilcox-Hildreth fans for all masking up today.
Let’s play Volleyball! Love our new gym! Pink Out Night for Breast Cancer Awareness💝
Falcon Nation cancel all of your plans for tonight. The VB team will be recording their first win in the new gym! Come cheer them on to victory as they face Silver Lake. JV starts at 6pm varsity will follow.
FBLA MIDDLE LEVEL-Meeting Postponed to Thursday October 22nd!
JH Volleyball on Wednesday will now be in Wilcox starting at 1:30, Varsity Volleyball vs. Deshler on Friday will now be in Wilcox starting at 4:30.
Attention FBLA members: Reminder that Butterbraids are due today. In addition, there will be a Junior High FBLA meeting tomorrow over the lunch hour. Also, don't forget FBLA has concessions Friday night for the football game against Deshler!
Pink Out raffle baskets! Buy tickets now from Julie in the office or at Tuesday's VB Game. Drawing will be at the WH-Silver Lake game on Tuesday. All proceeds go to Deb Farley.
Wilcox-Hildteth band is ready for the Alma Band Fest! It's a gorgeous day to see some amazing area bands perform!
Our Falcon boys CC team is ready to run at districts.
Tonight's game at 6:00 p.m. vs SEM will be on Striv
Falcon FKC Volleyball Game Tonight
Come support the Lady Falcons as they take on SEM at Kearney Catholic tonight. 6:00 p.m., west gym. The team always appreciates your support!
Please see the following guidelines if you plan to attend the VB game vs. SEM at Kearney Catholic tonight. I am trying to get permission to Striv the games for those that are unable to attend. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Uo4kt0Fu1TLbAZQLYahdBaiStohPjBah/view?usp=sharing
This year's annual FBLA and FFA food drive began October 1st and will go until the first Friday in November (November 6th). Students and teachers are asked to bring food items to donate. Community members are also welcome to bring food items. There is a table set up in the entrance by the offices. Our goal for this year is 1600 items. Last year our goal was 1500 and we were a few hundred short. We are setting the goal high for an extra challenge and we know we can achieve it. If we meet our goal of 1600 items, students and teachers will get Tuesday, December 22nd off (the day before Christmas break). This is a tough time for all communities and any little bit we can do to give back this Thanksgiving will be so appreciated, so consider getting your donations to the school these next couple of weeks!
Guidelines for Harvard FB on Friday. Game time 3:00 p.m. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1406HVcmIbRxobo7tLx3AQhHmqHKgb5NN/view?usp=sharing. I have not received guidelines for District CC @ Cambridge on Thursday. Please remember to Social Distance and cheer loud if you attend.
Guidelines for VB at Overton on Monday & JH VB/FB@ Axtell on Wednesday. Overton https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nLDyYuEFnk9I0EDmBsgRDTxgNaZ3BMW/view?usp=sharing Guidelines for Axtell https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-d2cl5SrTuKLeJf5L3faWOjEsrwsXbp-/view?usp=sharing
Congrats to our Junior High cross country runners today at the Junior High State Cross Country Meet. Isaiah Springer places 17th and Spencer Jezbera 51st. Congrats on a great finish to a great year!
Tonight's football game vs. Silver Lake may be found on our Striv channel by accessing the following link. https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/
Third grade had a BLAST using Oreos to show the phases of the moon. Also, made for a tasty mid-morning snack.
What a busy week for our seniors! They took the ACT, applied to colleges, and had their financial aid night! They have worked so hard to focus on their futures! I’m so proud of their motivation!
Second Grade works outside while taking a mask break.
Want to remind parents that everyone attending conferences will need to wear a mask while in the building. Thank you for your support in helping us remain in person learning.
Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases, masks will be mandated for all staff and students (K-12) starting Wednesday, October 7. Please review the following documents:
https://5il.co/luuv
https://5il.co/luut
It’s GameDay! Falcons take on Ansley-Litchfield at 6 and Bertrand at 7. Games @ Bertrand! Come out and support or watch us on striv!
Https://striv.tv/channel/Bertrand
One Act Students and Parents! We are running the concession stand Friday night at the football game. Please email me or text me if you can take a shift in the stand!
Both VB games tomorrow may be found on Bertrand's Striv channel.
https://striv.tv/channel/bertrand/
Reminder: There is an FBLA meeting in the Business Room tonight at 6:15PM.
Please look at the following protocols if you are going to Bertrand on Tuesday or SEM on Wednesday. Bertrand https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fd-C_qizqoydUIrtm5888hh3OLOq7pYP/view?usp=sharing. SEM https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xso1Om7oI6bVOZawTOQ6lWe3XatJjOck/view?usp=sharing
JH Parents: I was made aware of conflicting dates on the sports calendar. JH VB and FB this week is on Wednesday, October 7th @ 3:00 p.m. Starting time is due to COVID.
Seniors & Parents/Guardians: I will be hosting a Financial Aid night on Wed., Oct. 7th in Mrs. Hance's room (upstairs in Wilcox) at 7 pm. Education Quest will present virtually about how to file the FAFSA and how to apply for government financial aid. Pizza will be provided!
Seniors will take the free ACT on Oct. 6th. They will report to the Lutheran Church at 7:45 am for breakfast, with the test starting at 8:10 am. A catered lunch will be brought in after the test. If all seniors are present, they will be dismissed from school following lunch.
Student Council face masks have arrived and have been sent home with kids. Thanks for all of your support with our fundraiser!
New Falcon gear is available .Your order will help support the cheerleaders. Place your orders by Wed. Oct. 14th. https://fancloth.shop/speh9
Good luck to the Falcon CC runners at the FKC invite. Come support our Falcons at the Franklin Country Club. First race starts at 12:30.
IT’S HOME GAMEDAY!!! Games start at 5 vs. Amherst and 7 vs. Loomis! Come cheer on the Lady Falcons! 🏐
If you can’t make it, check us out on Striv!
https://striv.tv/channel/Wilcox-hildreth/
Congratulations to Magnolia Springer for being named one of NE's Believers and Achievers! This honor is a state-wide program designed by the US Bank and NSAA to recognize NE's future leaders! Only 48 students are awarded this title. We are so proud of you, Magnolia!
Reminder! All of Ms. Hance's English classes will have a comprehensive 1st quarter vocabulary test on Tuesday 10/6. The make-up date will be Wednesday 10/7 for anyone who is absent on Tuesday.
Reminder to get your Pink Out shirts ordered! Store closes tonight at 11:59!
Pink Out game will be Oct. 20th vs. Silver Lake! 🏐🏐 @whvbfalcons
https://wilcoxhildrethpinkout2020.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
Road trip today! Lady Falcons are headed to Harvard! Games are at 6 vs. Silver Lake and 7 vs. Elba! 🏐Feels like a great day to get some kills and add some W’s to our season!🤘🏼 @whvbfalcons
Senior banner pictures are going to be on Wed. now.
Red Cloud protocol for FB on Friday https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ollZTYsLLveWtPb0iY56IU1IfObjnuNBuFeSpLbinc0/edit?usp=sharing
FKC CC @ Franklin on Friday: W-H Guidelines https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2209xtpEFF7sqFHD6ccuc9LsPN9KFhU4R-BVdDBCHk/edit?usp=sharing
UNK CC meet Protocol link for today https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i6-GnqQZv6pU2aEMJKYbRQEJbISy0m4H/view?usp=sharing
Harvard VB protocol link for Tuesday https://drive.google.com/file/d/1406HVcmIbRxobo7tLx3AQhHmqHKgb5NN/view?usp=sharing
Banner pictures for seniors have been postponed due to weather.
Just a reminder seniors... we will be taking your banner picture tomorrow during Access Period.
One Act Cast in the English room tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m.! Yahoo!
If you are unable to attend our game today vs. Santee at 2:00 you may watch it on our Striv channel at the following link.
https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/
Homecoming updates- We will have our coronation immediately following the football game on the field in Hildreth. The dance is from 9-11:30 pm with pizza provided in the ag building. Thank you Mr. Lovin and Mr. Patterson for getting a homecoming game scheduled so quickly!
Falcon Nation: Changes to Friday's Schedule. -10am Pep rally. 1:00 Dismissal due to staffing conflicts, 2pm FB vs Santee in Hildreth.
Shout out to Jadon for making the Buddy Bench project a success. Thank you Wilcox-Hildreth Teammates for the bench donation and Minden Machine for donating the customizing!
Who’s ready to get LOUD tonight!!!!Lady Falcons are ready to bring it and give you something to cheer about! Home games at 5 vs. Southern Valley & 7 vs. Axtell! @whvbfalcons
The September Newsletter is now available in the News Feed area.
PINK OUT!!!! Here is the link to order a shirt for our Pink Our game on Oct.20th! Store closes at 11:59 on Sept. 30th!
@whvbfalcons
https://wilcoxhildrethpinkout2020.itemorder.com/sale?read_message=true
UNK Cross Country Guidelines
UNK CC https://docs.google.com/document/d/13q-ba-Dqyhvmf3ym-27KfeQDUbSZOXLoA1T3boywVDY/edit?usp=sharing
COVID Guidelines for this weeks away events
Franklin CC https://drive.google.com/file/d/10e7UhTFYXlAdiE7AbGaZr2Ula7aGUF7k/view?usp=sharing
Pleasanton VB https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AEH8MMowHdKzjlf0kSZdBkQP4Z5M8l9l/view?usp=sharing
Seniors- just a reminder... we will be taking group photos tomorrow. We will leave at the beginning of first period!
Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Homecoming Candidates! Here are our nominees: Lane Lieb, Gavin Sheen, Jayden Bauer, Natalie Billington, Alexi Henery, and Brooke Quadhamer.
Game Day @ Overton tonight! Games at 5 & 6! Come cheer on the Lady Falcons! 🏐 @whvbfalcons
The Upper Elem. is soaring into a new social curriculum called Superflex! They will be learning ways to beat the team of Unthinkables! This week they will be reading about how Superflex saves SocialTown from Rock Brain! Stay tuned for more social and self regulation lessons!
Falcon football, volleyball, and fall apparel orders came in this morning! Shirts were delivered this afternoon to students in the Wilcox building, and will be distributed tomorrow to students in the Hildreth building. Looking forward to seeing all that new Falcon gear!!
Ryan and Gavin talking strategy before the race.
Alexi Henery running hard at the Alma CC Invite
Show your school spirit next week for homecoming! Here is a list of our dress up days! Go Falcons! All students and staff are encouraged to participate!
Student Council is excited for homecoming next week (Sept 21st-25th). There will be a dance in the ag building for 9-12 students following the football game/coronation. The only restriction is that no out of town dates will be allowed. Pizza will be provided.
If you plan on attending the volleyball games in Overton on Thursday please see the following link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/15nLDyYuEFnk9I0EDmBsgRDTxgNaZ3BMW/view?usp=sharing
Please see the following link if you plan to attend the football game in Wallace this Thursday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bb86qf_25ZCJ0RMWeOCfdU1SVilf6Ztf/view?usp=sharing
You may also watch it on their Striv channel at striv.tv/channel/wallace/
Please the links for protocol at the Alma and Arapahoe CC meets this week. Alma: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jNGjth9kvNlls_UcoHyyjE6TWYWtp95p/view?usp=sharing
Arapahoe: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGskf4Zo-ML7urTkYNYogFAMNNC8UuLKQpoB9-YvmtU/edit?usp=sharing
Friday night rowdy crowd! 5th graders cheer on the Falcons as they shut out Meridian 36-0.
We appreciate the support of the cheerleaders and band! Great job tonight!
Third grade took time today to learn about and remember 9/11.
Parents and Guardians, We have great news to share, FREE BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES for K-12 students. Please refer to the attached document for details! https://5il.co/kxgh
One Act Cast and Crew will meet on Monday morning at 7:00 a.m. in the English room! Matt and I are excited to start a new season with some great, talented students!
Natalie!
The 5th graders enjoyed an outdoor lesson with UNK students yesterday. Our lesson was called “Oh Deer” and was about what deer need to survive and how the deer population changes year to year with factors from the environment. Thank you UNK students for an awesome lesson!!
Tomorrow is the last day to order a falcon face mask! Please use the online link to help support our student council! Thanks!
Just a reminder that FBLA dues are due Friday; $15
BLOCK PARTY ALERT!!!! Sarah Jensen leads the Falcons in season blocks! Come 1, come all, and prepared to get stuffed! Games start at 5:30 with JV, followed by Varsity. @whvbfalcons
It’s HOME GameDay!! Come out and support our Falcon Volleyball players at 5 & 7! It is also parents night and senior night! @whvbfalcons
We have a busy week with 3 home events and the cross country team competing at Lex tomorrow. Please check out our guidelines for our home events. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n2209xtpEFF7sqFHD6ccuc9LsPN9KFhU4R-BVdDBCHk/edit?usp=sharing
The Falcon CC teams did awesome in Gibbon today! Great job Falcons!
Striv is going now if you want to watch our Lady Falcons!
Junior Libero McKinley Ritner, is looking to lead us to our first 2 Victories tonight! Come out to Eustis and support us at 5 & 6! #WithEachother #ForEachother
Tonights Volleyball games in Eustis will be on Striv. Try the following link https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/
Ms. Jack came today to introduce this year's Battle of the Books!
The Student Council is selling Falcon masks! Adult masks are $12 and kids are $10. You have the option to personalize them! Masks can be ordered online at: https://prettyandfabulous.mybigcommerce.com/falcons-mask/ or by completing the attached form. Thanks for your support!
Great morning for P.E. outside.
Parents and guardians did you know you can access teacher lesson plans on the school website and app?
If you can't make the volleyball games tonight. We are going to try to Striv the games in Franklin. We play Alma at 5 and Franklin at 6. https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/
Coming to a court near you! Outside hitter Ryeann Ritner, is ready to bring the heat tonight! 🔥Games @ 5 & 6 in Franklin! @whvbfalcons
Three of our students are starting to work toward their Auto Tech certificates! They will be taking a night class twice a week at Janssen Motors in Holdrege through CCC to earn college credit and experience in automotive technology! Thank you PCDC for paying their tuition costs!
Date Change Reminder: JH VB and FB will play next Wed. Sept. 9 in Loomis. Please see the following guidelines. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MfiM5D2_AEXoxLwXfVw6fhHSBNMCq-3V/view?usp=sharing.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ua90vwXZDiLkA25xzKavbE4s8PjEpq7R/view?usp=sharing
Our first FBLA meeting of the year is tonight 6:15PM. If you are interested in joining this year please come and join us!
Please see the updated procedures for VB this week. Franklin https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sde27bs8KW2eWLviGgkHwTcs_9ohTRNd/view?usp=sharing
Eustis
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bigi0Ytt8Yn1T1Dha61vg2_MfsRxR8r6/view?usp=sharing
3rd Graders getting hot and moving during our morning meeting today!
Remember! One act auditions begin at 7:15 tomorrow morning 8/31 in the English room!!!
Congrats to our JH runners on placing at the Fort Kearney Twilight meet last night. Isaiah 2nd, Grant 4th, Spencer 6th for boys and Reagan 5th for girls.
Pregame warmup vs Southwest. Go Falcons!
Sebastian is the first student in the upper elem. to receive a superhero ticket for being PERSISTENT! He worked hard during his math test and didn't give up! Way to be a superhero Sebastian!
Mr. Glenn and 3rd graders taking PE outside this morning. Mr. Trausch and 4th graders singing about humuhumunukunukuapuaa, the state fish of Hawaii. I still can't pronounce the name of the fish! Ask a 4th grader, they will know!
Varsity lost a close 3 sets to Loomis tonight.
A big thank you to Mark and Tanice Twohig for providing ice cream treats for all of our upper elementary students. Many smiles all around today!
JV volleyball underway in Loomis
1st Graders practice for their spelling test tomorrow! Social distance style! 👍🏻@whfalcons
Volleyball location changes. Sept. 3rd is now in Eustis, Sept. 10th vs. Red Cloud is a HOME match, Shuttles load at 7:45, depart as soon as they are loaded.
One Act Auditions will be held on Monday, August 31 at 7:15 a.m.! Please see the One Act teacher page for complete instructions and audition line assignments.
Season opener tomorrow 8/27 at loomis! Come out and support us! We are ready to show what we can do🏐 5:30 and 6! @whvbfalcons
3rd graders practiced good listening and focusing attention skills outside today for guidance class. Sitting in silence and focusing on different sounds in the neighborhood . They learned that listening and focusing attention makes us all better learners!
World Geography students are using their smartphones to complete a Geographic Information Systems/Global Positioning Systems activity.
Having class outside, what a great way to socially distance in 2020!
One act auditions will be held on Monday, August 31 at 7:15 am. Interested students should see Ms. Hance for a script and further instructions.
If you plan on attending one of our Falcon activities this week please check out the following links. (Loomis) https://tinyurl.com/y5vxrgyw
(Ft. Kearny) https://tinyurl.com/yyt6wbmb
(Southwest) https://tinyurl.com/y3dvks89 https://tinyurl.com/yynbbce8
Our High School aid helped us draw pictures for our project on communities.
Look at that Falcon concentration! Working hard on vocabulary test taking!
It’s story time with Mr. Lovin!
It’s game day in Falcon Nation! 🏐 Come out and support us @ Minden for our Jamboree games at 6 & 7! Masks are required! $5 for adult and $4 for children!
The north addition is another day closer to completion with the installation on the gymnasium windows! Interior painting is also taking place.
HS Parents! If you would like access to your student's Schoology account, please contact me with a valid email address so I can send you the code.
The following link is information for anyone who plans to attend the Southwest FB game on August 28th. Please read before going to the game. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18BgzYf9zZilVC8BekWtq2pCw-XY6K87JGcISk6Cz0P4/edit?usp=sharing
If you plan on attending the VB Jamboree in Minden this Thursday please read the following link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNdWVnAAtdzAKjQ77Hf6LEjhru1T7Jds_wNJ-evp2AU/edit?usp=sharing
Wilcox-Hildreth Fans: Please check out our LiveFeed prior to attending a home or away event for Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools. I will be posting links to the procedures prior to the contest. VB for this Thurs. in Minden is posted. I don't want to overload with notifications.
Reminder that the TeamStore for Falcon football and volleyball fan gear for the upcoming 2020 season's close on Sunday at midnight! Orders can be placed at https://wilcox-hildrethfall2020.itemorder.com/sale. Items are expected to arrive in mid-September.
Junior High Sports Date and time changes. Loomis Junior High VB and FB moved to Sept. 9th at 1:00 p.m. /S.E.M. Oct. 5th, time moved to 3:00 p.m.
Upper Elem students spent quality time on the first day of school learning new expectations: Falcons SOAR. We are Safe, On Task, Always Respectful, and Responsible.
Falcon Nation: It was great to see the students show up at school this morning. The first day of school is so exciting!
Reminder to parents: Masks are not required for students at this time. However, information that we have received from Two Rivers states that in the event a student contracts Covid, any student not wearing a mask in that students classroom may have to quarantine for 14 days. We are strongly encouraging that staff and students wear masks to avoid having to quarantine in the event of exposure. Each student will receive five free masks on Monday.
Don't forget to order your Falcon football and volleyball apparel for this fall! The online store is open until this Sunday evening at 11:59 PM. Orders can be purchased at the following link https://wilcox-hildrethfall2020.itemorder.com/sale. Expected delivery is mid-September.
Teachers are back at it for a second day of trainings!
Wilcox-Hildreth's school improvement goal: students will increase language usage and writing skills across all curricular areas. Thank you Kate for helping our district develop our plans.
Mr. Patterson's opening message to the whole staff. It feels so great to be all together again. Here is to a great school year.
Falcon Families: Please don't forget to complete this survey by tomorrow. Our team continues to plan for possible changes to our learning environment. Thank you for your continued support.
https://forms.gle/s8zdcxwiKJ5PNNKq8
Congratulations to Georgia Ramsey who placed 4th at the National FBLA convention. Georgia is our first ever National placer and this comes in the first year for our middle level chapter. Congratulations to Georgia Ramsey for placing 4th in Multimedia Website Design at Nationals!
Falcon Nation: at the Wilcox site the offices are being switched over to the new addition. You may now use the new main entrance to enter the building.
The FFA Chapter had three teams compete in virtual State FFA CDEs. All three teams placed in the top 5 with many individuals also placing in the top! Congratulations Ag Comm, Poultry Evaluation, and Vet Science Teams!!
Falcon Nation: As we continue to plan for possible changes to our learning environment, we are asking that each family complete the following survey by this Friday. Thank you for your continued support.
https://forms.gle/s8zdcxwiKJ5PNNKq8
The online Team Store for 2020 Falcon football & volleyball shirts is now open. Items can be purchased by clicking here--> https://wilcox-hildrethfall2020.itemorder.com/sale. The Team Store will close on Sunday August 16th at 11:59 PM. Orders are expected to arrive mid-September.
If you would like to order a shirt to support our cross country team, please check out the link below.
The store will be open until August 19th.
Thank you for your support.
https://stores.inksoft.com/wilhil_xc_2020/shop/home
Today was moving day! The custodial staff did a great job moving things into the new addition! We are busy getting settled, but will be staff and student ready next week!
Falcon Nation: Follow this link to view WHPS Reopening Plan. https://5il.co/iu5d
The July 2020 Newsletter is now available in the News Feed Section.
What a difference a year makes....
Here is an updated supply list for Mrs. Myers 7th/8th grade English and math classes and Algebra I 9th grade class. Check it out!
Save the Date- 7th Grade and 9th Grade Orientations will be August 12th! Hope you can join!
Fall Sports Parents' Meeting will be August 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the gym in Wilcox. Enter through the main entrance on the west side of the school. Sport sessions to follow. IMPACT testing will be Aug. 11th, 11th grade 2:00 p.m., 9th grade 3:00 p.m.
Falcon football players, here are the revised times for our mini-camps.
Tuesday July 21st: 7:00-8:00 PM in Wilcox--meet at the weight room at 6:30 to hand out helmets.
Thursday July 23rd: 7:30-8:30 PM in Hildreth.
Sunday July 26th: 6:00-7:00 PM in Wilcox.
Tuesday July 28th: 7:00-8:00 PM in Wilcox.
High School Football players: below is a list of dates, times, and locations for our July "mini-camps" to prepare us for the season and our EPIC Team Camp in Harvard on July 29th. Please check your e-mails/Google Docs for more information.
Thursday July 16th: 6:00-7:00 PM in Wilcox
Tuesday July 21st: 6:00-7:00 PM in Wilcox
Thursday July 23rd: ***7:30-8:30 PM in Hildreth***
***Sunday July 26th: 6:00-7:00 PM in Wilcox
Tuesday July 28th: 6:00-7:00 PM in Wilcox
Girls basketball players: the van for the Axtell team camp on Tuesday July 14th will leave at 8:15 AM. Please meet in the weight room at 8:00 AM to get a reversible practice jersey for the camp.
Falcon Parents and Guardians,
We would like to ask for your participation in a short survey to help us with our back to school plans.
https://forms.gle/EZE7s6aHJDnsEn5x7
Thank you for your help!
Football and Girls Basketball players: please check your school e-mail's for a July schedule of activities for each sport. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Whipkey.
Our new back drop and table cover are to help us promote all of the positive things happening at Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools. Go Falcons!
We should be ready to stream FB on Striv this fall. Thanks ESU 11 crew!
Beginning next Monday, July 6th, the weight room will be open four days a week, Monday-Thursday, for the rest of July. If you are not part of a rouging crew, please continue to come in the mornings at your assigned time. If there are any conflicts, please contact your coaches!
Falcon Football players: if you are planning on attending the Epic Football Camp in Harvard on July 29th, your waivers need to be turned in this week!!! Payment for the camp needs to be turned in next week!
We are so excited to graduate this morning! #classof2020
Good Morning WH Seniors! It's your graduation day!!!!
Juniors- If you are interested in taking the July 18th ACT, the deadline to sign-up is June 19th. Please check your email for more details and let me know if you need help. Thanks!
Tomorrow is graduation! Just a reminder... seniors and escorts/ushers should report to the Hildreth gym at 8 a.m. Family members that are part of the selected ten are welcome to come a little early to take pictures before the ceremony. We are excited to celebrate our seniors!
Falcon Nation: Here is the link to view Monday mornings regularly scheduled Board of Education Meeting. The meeting will begin at 7 am.
https://zoom.us/j/95623310462?pwd=SWJIKy9yS0pmcmFLQlNiY3M0cGQydz09
This week is graduation!!! Just a reminder- Seniors and ushers/escorts: We will be having graduation practice tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Hildreth building.
We are so excited that graduation is quickly approaching! We will have our senior gift bags at the Wilcox site starting next Monday-Thursday if anyone would like to drop off a card or small gift for our seniors. The office hours are from 8 am-2 pm. #classof2020
Due to the limited number of people allowed to attend graduation this year, we are going to webstream the graduation ceremony on June 13th at 10:00 a.m. You may go to the following link to watch our 2020 Graduation. https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/#
Thank you athletes for your patience as we've opened the weight room. I know the procedures we have to do aren't what we're accustomed to. 65 workouts have been completed so far this week. Rest and recover tomorrow and let's finish the week #FalconStrong on Thursday. Great work!
We are excited to announce that we will be having our graduation ceremony on June 13 at 10am in the Hildreth gym. Each senior can have 10 family members attend.
Wil-Hil has transitioned from meal delivery to meal pick-up for the summer. First day is a success. Thank you to all the kitchen staff for making this happen.
The May Newsletter is available in the News Section.
The Wilcox-Hildreth FFA Chapter Degree Ceremony. Congratulations to all of the students who applied and received their degrees! Available to watch at https://youtu.be/ple4Zc44n_o
The teachers got together one last time for the school year to celebrate all of their hard work and to wish Mr. E. the best. Check out Mr. E's goodbye video.
https://spark.adobe.com/video/q5GZNYUpN4dL4
The FFA Chapter is holding their first ever (and hopefully last) virtual FFA Banquet. We decided to have an opening ceremony video that contains award dates and some pretty awesome memories of the past school year! We hope you enjoy!
https://youtu.be/9OXYa4iIUXg
Wilcox-Hildreth FFA Chapter presents the CDE, LDE and State FFA Qualifiers video. Find the link at https://youtu.be/XxXtFsIk-OA
Parents and Students use the following link to find out Scholarship and Activities Award winners by viewing the 2019-2020 Wilcox-Hildreth Academic Awards Banquet Video. Congrats to all of our students and award recipients. https://youtu.be/Mgx1EhPsBAQ
View the 2019-2020 Athletic Banquet Video at https://youtu.be/QaPKY9fivJQ Hear from Coach Eberhardt and all of the other coaches. Thank you students, parents, and communities for your support and contributions to Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools.
Falcon Nation: Here is the link to view the 7:00AM Board of Education on Monday, May 18, 2020
https://zoom.us/j/93098240993?pwd=QmJzdWN1TTQzUlp4V3ZXSitpZXhtUT09
Based on recent health directives from Governor Ricketts and the NSAA, schools are able to open their weight room facilities June 1st. Wilcox-Hildreth administrators and coaches met this morning to put together our plan for the weight room this summer. https://5il.co/g3ro
Incoming 8th Grade Students/Parents- I just sent an email to your student about next year's schedule. Please reach out to me via email if you have any questions. There are only a few changes for them for next year.
Reminder- Incoming Freshmen/Parents- I sent a link to your student's email for our transition zoom tonight at 7 pm. If you are unable to make it, please let me know and I can email you the recording of the meeting. We will talk about activities and classes. Hope you can join!
All incoming freshmen and high school FFA members please check your emails regarding FFA banquet, awards, and officer information!
Wilcox-Hildreth Cross Country will be having an informational Zoom meeting on May 12th at 6:00 p.m. for students entering grades 7-12. Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83055248003
Parents & Students: On May 18th we will have student check-in of school materials including computers. Students in grades 7-12 whose last name begin with the letters A-K will check things in from 8:00-11:30, /students whose last name begin with L-Y will check in from 12:00-3:30
Congratulations to our Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Claire VanLaningham and our Salutatorian, Jacob Wendell.
Congratulations, Trevor Young!
Congratulations, Skylar Marsh!
Congratulations, Skye Knaus!
Congratulations, Logan Jones!
Congratulations, Lilian Pistulka!
Congratulations, Juliet Billington
Congratulations, Josh Bertrand!
Congratulations, Jacob Wendell!
Congratulations, Dylan Nash!
Congratulations, Claire VanLaningham!
Today was our "original" graduation day and even though we don't get to gather to celebrate, this day is still all about our Class of 2020. Congratulations graduates! We are so proud of each one of you! #Classof2020
Our final Senior Spotlight is all about Dylan Nash. We are so proud of you, Dylan! Way to go! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Incoming 20-21 Freshmen & Parents- Mr. Lovin and I hope you can join us Monday, May 11th at 7 pm for a Transition Zoom! We will discuss schedules and activities!
Underway on pouring the gym floor.
This week is all about honoring our Class of 2020... Today's Senior Spotlight is all about Josh Bertrand! We can't wait to see what your future holds! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Mr. Patterson, Mr. Lovin, and Mrs. Simmons tracked me down at my parents’ home to give me a little appreciation gift! Thank you so much!!
Seniors- Make sure to check your emails. We sent important information about graduation and checking out for the school year. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Our teachers go above and beyond for our students! We go far and near for them. Thank you for all you do!! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Juliet Billington! We are so proud of you and can't wait to hear all of the great things you do! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
New free learning resources have been added by the Nebraska Library Commission, some even for college students. Go to the Alternate Learning Information folder and click on Reading on-line Resources and scroll to the bottom on the page.
This week is Teacher Appreciate Week. Thank you to all Wilcox-Hildreth teachers and teachers across the nation. You have met so many challenges head on and continue working hard for your students!
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Lil Pistulka! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see all of your future accomplishments! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Freshmen: I am planning on registering you for next year's classes on Mon. and Tues. Please sign up for a time to zoom with me on the google.doc I sent you. Parents are welcome to join as well! Otherwise, your student will be emailed a copy of his/her schedule for you to look at.
Alternative learning for Wil-Hil 6th Graders.
Due to COVID 19 the NSAA is allowing students entering grades 8 and 10-12 to use last years physicals for this year. Students entering 9th grade will still need to get physicals to participate in extracurriculars. Seventh grade students are required by law to get physicals.
Today's Senior Spotlight is all about Trevor Young! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments at Wilcox-Hildreth! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Counselor Challenge: Self-care- With our current world, it's easy to get wrapped up in the news, social media, and screens. Self-care is simple but often overlooked! This week unplug and take time to do some things that bring you joy! Share with us how you are fighting stress!
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Skylar Marsh! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see you pursue your goals! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Falcon Nation: A virtual Post Prom Prize give away will take place for seniors, juniors and sophomore prom servers on Saturday, May 2, at 7:00 pm. Students will need to check their emails for the zoom invitation from Coach Pistulka. Send questions to Stacie spistulka@hotmail.com
Falcon Nation: Starting next week elementary packet pick up will only be on Thursdays. Packets can still be picked up at each building.
Sophomores- I am planning on registering you for next year's classes on Thursday. Please sign up for a time to zoom with me on the google.doc I sent you. Parents are welcome to join as well! Otherwise, your student will be emailed a copy of his/her schedule for you to look at.
Juniors- I am planning on registering you for classes next Monday and Tuesday. Please sign up for a time to zoom on the google.doc I shared with you. Parents are welcome to join as well! Otherwise, your student will be emailed a copy of his/her schedule for you to look at.
Congratulations to our FBLA National Qualifiers and FBLA State Leadership Conference Placers! We are so proud of you! National Qualifiers: 2nd Place, E-Business Project, McKinley R., Ryeann R., and Brooke Q. and 1st Place, Middle Level Website Design, Georgia R.. These students will have the opportunity to compete at Nationals. We should know soon how this conference will take place. Congratulations to our other state placers: 4th Place, Mobile App, Skylar M., Abby K., and Cassandra R., 4th Place, Middle Level Website Design, Cara B., and 6th Place, Publication Design, Brooke Q., Lane L. and McKinley R. These students could still have the chance to compete at Nationals being just out of the top 3 so we will wait and see. Congratulations all! What a way to represent our school and FBLA!
10th and 11th grade students/parents- I am hosting a zoom meeting with Diana Watson from CCC tonight at 7 p.m. She will talk about the process of taking college courses during high school. I will email a link to your student. I will also record it in case you can't attend.
Arbor Day is 4/24. K-6 grade students can pick up a Ponderosa Pine this week when packets are picked up. Thank you Tri-Basin NRD for the trees @Tri_Basin_NRD Check out this link below for more Arbor Day Fun! https://celebratearborday.com/index.cfm#resources
I completed my workout challenge 💪 Mrs. Mach challenged me to last week! It felt great to get a workout in each day. My challenge back to her is to take some control of your actions and complete a task that has needed to be completed for awhile and you just haven't gotten around to it. I find myself feeling so much better and in control of things when I can complete a project I have been dreading off my list!
It's Administrative Professionals Day! We thank Rogene, Michelle, and Julie for all they do to keep things running smooth.
Another Counselor Challenge in the books! Last week was all about finding ways to exercise. Thanks for participating and keeping a positive mindset! #FalconStrong #FalconNation
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Jacob Wendell. We are so proud of you Jacob, and we can't wait to hear about all of your future accomplishments! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
We have another fun set up Wil-Hil Enrichment Activities. Check them out at this link. You can also find them in the News section! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yFptfjdLZamhA6HJXkNmvCUqNqbnqhyoHq9Tu4ij0YM/edit?usp=sharing
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Claire VanLaningham. We are so proud of your accomplishments and cannot wait to see all of the things you accomplish in your future! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Did you know Nebraska Extension of Kearney County is offering daily activities at 11:00 a.m. on their Facebook page? Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/kearneycountyext/
Falcon Nation: Here is the link to the Open Meetings Act.
https://5il.co/f6is
Falcon Nation: Here is the link for the WHPS School Board electronic meeting tomorrow at 7:00 am.
https://zoom.us/j/93837106435?pwd=TGZiVnJvRzBEWTdJYW9Kem8vdi81UT09
I am really excited about this opportunity! ANYONE is welcome to attend from the comfort of your home. Send me a message with your email and I will send you an invite! #FalconNation
Sophomore and junior students and parents- I am hosting a zoom meeting with Diana Watson from CCC on April 23rd at 7 pm to talk about taking college courses during high school. I will email your students the link, so please join us to learn more about starting college early!
Seniors and Parents: Graduation is a very important day. We want to celebrate this day with you, so we are waiting for restrictions to be lifted prior to holding a ceremony. Our goal is to have a ceremony this summer prior to next school year. Information will be shared out soon
Thank you Gary Thompson Agency and Wilcox CPI for helping us honor our seniors.
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Logan Jones! We are so proud of you Logan and are excited to see what you accomplish in your future! #Classof2020 #FalconNation
Thank you Wilcox Cafe for helping us honor our seniors.
Thank you Wilcox Cafe and Cornerstone Bank for helping us honor our seniors.
Thank you City of Hildreth and Gary Thompson Agency for helping us honor our seniors.
New recruit.
This Counselor's Challenge is all about moving. Exercise is an important part of mental health because it causes your brain to release endorphins, which makes you feel happy. I challenge Mrs. Simmons and our Falcon Nation to find some ways to incorporate exercise this week! Go on a walk, ride your bike with your family, or try some yoga! Show us what you came up with @whfalcons #FalconNation!
First banner is up. Thank you Cornerstone for helping us honor our seniors
CCC released the following additional awards at ACTIONS Day academic contest.
Chase Johnson: 9th-Word Problems
Trey Wenburg: 9th-Fractions
Logan Knaus: 8th-Geometry
McKinley Ritner: 9th-Geometry
Abby Klein: 7th- Music
Skye Knaus: 7th-Potpourri
Claire VanLaningham: 8th-Potpourri
Today's Senior Spotlight focuses on Skye Knaus! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished at Wilcox-Hildreth and can't wait to see what your future holds! #FalconNation #Classof2020
Students and Parents: Quarter 4 assignments start this week. PK-6 students should of picked up packets last week. 7-12 students check your emails for directions from your teachers. #Falconstong
Honoring the seniors of the class of 2020 by participating in the nationwide “Be the Light” campaign.
Wilcox-Hildreth wants to honor our seniors tonight by joining the Be the Light campaign. Our football field lights in Hildreth will be on at 8:20 pm tonight for twenty minutes to honor our Class of 2020. Please respect social distancing during this event. #falconnation #weloveourseniors
Two students left a note in front of the school. Thank you Christian and Izick! We hope you have a Happy Easter too!
Part of our great staff coming in on a day off to make sure our kids have food. I love our school and how everyone cares about each other and the communities.
Thank you to all parents, students, and staff for coming out for the Staff Parade this evening. Please enjoy a video from the Wil-Hil staff. We miss you all https://spark.adobe.com/video/J0mnbZsvZ0DRd
More from the staff parade. We miss you all!!
Staff Parade. It was great to see all the kids and parents!
7-12 students and parents, check out the counselors’ webpage! A lot of colleges are offering virtual college visits. Even though you can’t see your college in person, it might help you to start creating a list of colleges you may want to visit in the future! There are links provided on the website to start your tours!
Counselor challenge- Mrs. Mach and I are continuing our weekly challenges to keep our Falcons going strong. This week is all about reaching out to people. During this time of year we are used to seeing our loved ones, but with social distancing to help keep everyone safe and healthy, our connections between others can get lost. This week I challenge Mrs. Mach and our Falcons to write a handwritten note to someone and drop it in the mail. @whfalcons or #falconnation! Stay Connected!!
It was so fun to zoom with the 8th grade class! They are quite the class... we saw several dogs, a cat, and even a baby chick! One student was even in a tractor, and we celebrated a birthday! Stay strong, 8th grade and thanks for zooming!
We have some more fun enrichment activities for families this week! These will also be posted in the news section of the app & website. It has been so fun seeing everyone's results. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAo19ANFM5fFo4pZFYWSrpVd2lzKvil98md5RLOTVEo/edit?usp=sharing
Our first Counselor Challenge is completed! Thanks for participating, Falcon Nation and Mrs. Simmons. Focus on the positives and you will have a powerful mindset!
Glenwood Einspahr, Hildreth (1950) will be inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame in August. A one-man track team, competing without a coach, Einspahr gave Hildreth a Class D co-championship by winning the 100- and 220-yard dashes and the long jump. A two-time all-state selection in basketball, he led Hildreth to an undefeated state championship in 1949. He played freshman football at Nebraska and after a stint in the Air Force, he played basketball at Kearney State College.
The smiles keep coming! #FalconNation #AutismAwareness #ChooseKindness
One more collage to bring more smiles. #FalconNation #AutismAwareness #ChooseKindness
Our high school students showing some love and support for Autism Awareness Day. #FalconNation #AutismAwareness #ChooseKindness
We are still sharing smiles here at Wilcox-Hildreth! #FalconNation #AutismAwareness #ChooseKindness
More Wilcox-Hildreth Staff continuing to sport their Choose Kindness t-shirts for Autism Awareness Day! #FalconNation #ChooseKind #AutismAwareness
PK-6 Parents and Students we would like to remind you to come and pick up your packets by 3:00 tomorrow for next week if you have not done so. 7-12 Students need to check their emails and look for directions from their teachers.
Falcon Nation: Yesterday the Governor announced that all schools buildings across the state will remain closed through May 31. The NSAA has also cancelled all spring activities. We are continuing with our educational plan for the remainder of this school year.
We would like to send a big thank you to Fritz's Market in Hildreth for donating paper bags so that the school could continue to deliver meals to students when we ran out of bags! Our communities rock! #Falconpride
A few more snapshots of the staff here at Wilcox-Hildreth School wearing Choose Kind shirts to recognize Autism Awareness Day. #ChooseKind #AutismAwareness #FalconNation
Here is a snapshot of just a few of our many staff here at Wilcox-Hildreth School wearing Choose Kind shirts to recognize Autism Awareness Day. #ChooseKind #AutismAwareness #FalconNation
Our school counselors, Mrs. Mach and Mrs. Simmons, have created a website for parents and students to access. There are many great resources available on this site. Please check it out. https://sites.google.com/view/wilcox-hildrethcounselorcorner/home
Nebraska Schools Overdrive and SORA are offering Harry Potter's, the Sorcerer's Stone, with unlimited access now through April for all Nebraskan students and staff.
Kinley and Kolby did a great job in Tuesday's art lesson! Make sure to check out the fun enrichment activities found in the news section on the school's app and website. Thanks for sharing kids!
Seniors- Don’t forget that tomorrow (April 1st) is the deadline for a lot of our local scholarships! Let me know if you need help or have questions!
More people hard at work today. Michelle had to take her office outside for a bit to take some phone calls due to phone systems being down. Mrs. Bunger is problem solving that now.
Counselor challenge- Mrs. Simmons and I are going to do weekly challenges to keep our Falcons going strong. This week is all about gratitude. Taking time to reflect on things that are going well or things that you are grateful for help you maintain a positive mindset. This week I challenge Mrs. Simmons and our Falcons to write down three things your grateful for daily or start a family gratitude wall like we did. Be sure to share what you come up with @whfalcons or #falconnation! Stay positive!!
COVID 19 school closure is quite an experience for a first year superintendent. Thank you for your leadership! You are doing a great job.
There is still a lot going on at school. The workload has changed for some, but has not decreased. Thank you for all you are doing. This is only a few of our people still here.
Parents please remind you students to follow social distancing recommendations. Large group gatherings will not help slow the spread of the pandemic.
One final piece of post-season girls basketball recognitions to announce. The Omaha World-Herald named Brooke Quadhamer, Sarah Jensen, Natalie Billington, and McKinley Ritner to their All-State Honorable Mention squad. Congratulations ladies!!
More post-season honors came out this weekend for girls basketball. The Lincoln Journal-Star named Natalie Billington, Brooke Quadhamer, and Sarah Jensen to their Class D2 All-State Honorable Mention squad. Congratulations ladies!
Falcon Nation: Are you looking for all of the information that we have posted and are tired of scrolling through all of the posts? You can still access all of that information on the website by clicking menu in the top right hand corner, click documents, select COVID-19 folder
Elementary students and parents, log on to Facebook.com/juliacookonline Monday (3/30) at 9 a.m. for another great social story by Julia Cook. Julia will be sharing a story about being bossy vs. being assertive. See the image below for details.
I am happy to share with all of you that if you did projects for FBLA that were prejudged projects or tests ahead of time there will be recognition given to the top 8 places in these categories. We should know of these shortly! Hopefully there will be a way to have a National conference in June and we will have some qualifiers!! Hope you are all well and staying safe and as always reach out if you have any questions!
Falcon Nation: Yesterday Two Rivers Health Department announced that there has been a positive case of COVID-19 in Kearney County. WHPS has been in contact with Two Rivers Health Department about the case. Please read the attached letter for more information
https://5il.co/e8di
Falcon Nation: Students we have your enrichment activities ready to go for next week. Parents help your students check out the activities this weekend. We hope you enjoy some of these fun activities! https://tinyurl.com/wxyxk9x
Authors, Julia Cook & Bryan Smith have partnered up to provide live Facebook readings every Mon., Wed., & Fri. Join Julia tomorrow for the first reading. I have used a lot of her stories in guidance classes. The kids love her stories! Let me know if I can help you in any way.
Falcon Nation: Here is a quick view guide for our academic schedule for the next month. More resources will be released as we get them prepared.
https://5il.co/e7c4
Falcon Nation: Please visit the link below to view the Wilcox-Hildreth Educational Plan during our building closure. Resources for next weeks enrichment activities will be shared out soon.
https://5il.co/e7a5
Library Books Are Still Available For Checkout! Return boxes are available at each school. Contact Mrs. Stratman or each office for new books.
I would like to congratulate our Winter NCPA Academic All-State Award winners Wrestling: Logan Knaus and Nathan Braddy, Boys Basketball: Skye Knaus and Jacob Wendell, Girls Basketball: Brooke Quadhamer and Sarah Jensen and Speech: Magnolia Springer
The 7th/8th Grade trip to Washington DC/New York City that was originally scheduled for this July has been postponed to July 8th-12th 2021. Parents--please check your email inboxes for a message from World Classrooms regarding this date change.
FALCON NATION: Please click the link below to get our latest COVID-19 Update. Our buildings will continue to be closed through April 30, but education will go on! Educational plans are being developed and we will be sharing those very soon.
https://5il.co/e5ub
Zoom meeting with teachers. Good to see everyone. Can’t wait until we can do it in person.
Post-season honors continue to roll in for girls basketball. Congratulations to Brooke Quadhamer and Sarah Jensen for being named to the Hastings Tribune's All-Tribland Honorable Mention team this week. Way to go ladies!
It was great to see some staff today as we plan for continuity of learning.
The March 2020 Newsletter is posted in the news section of the website.
It was a beautiful day Tuesday for a game of red rover.
Congratulations to Brooke Quadhamer for being named 2nd Team-All FKC, and 3rd Team Kearney Hub-All Region. Congratulations also to Sarah Jensen for being named to the Kearney Hub-All Region Honorable Mention team.
Falcon Nation there is an excellent resource available on multiple platforms that you can access from anywhere. Check out News Channel Nebraska to get educational content delivered by actual Nebraska teachers. Check out this site https://central.newschannelnebraska.com/story/41916237/ncn-and-nsea-partner-to-offer-educational-programming
Battle of the Books Reward Day has been rescheduled for Friday April 17, 2020. Projects will still be accepted, so students if you are interested, there is time to read one more book and complete an activity. Contact Mrs. Stratman if you have any questions.
Seniors- Don't forget to continue to work on scholarships! Deadlines are approaching, so please continue to check your email and our scholarship page. I have also been sending you reminders and new scholarships that are available. If due dates change, I will let you know.
Today is International Day of Happiness. Do something that makes you happy today! Do something that makes someone else happy as well!
Meals on WHeels is underway! Here’s what breakfast and lunch delivery looks like on day one.
Attention Parents! Starting tomorrow WHPS is offering FREE breakfast and lunches to school aged students 3-18 who live in our district. Meals will be delivered between 11:30-1 daily for town and country students. Sign up by calling the Wilcox office by 9:30 am.
Parents here is a link that has multiple free resources of activities for students to do. https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/
Parents and Guardians:
Please see information in the link attached about mental health concerns and COVID-19. https://5il.co/dsi3
FKC music and Quiz Bowl are canceled.
Falcon Nation, Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16. WHPS will plan on being open on Tuesday, March 17, but parents need to start making alternative arrangements incase we are not able to open.
Falcon Nation, This is a fact sheet about Covid-19. As a reminder please use proper hygiene practices, social distancing and to stay home if you are sick. https://5il.co/dpt3
Falcon Nation here is information regarding COVID-19 and how we are moving forward with our plans. https://5il.co/dpt3
District Speech that was scheduled for Monday has been postponed.
Wilcox-Hildreth took 27 kids to participate in CCC’s Actions Day! Our kids represented our school well, and we even brought home four awards!
Claire places 2nd in Psychology at Actions Day! Congrats!!
Jacob places 2nd in Agriculture at Actions Day! He is having a great day! Congrats!!
Chase places 2nd in Construction and Jacob places 5th in Potpourri at Actions Day! Congrats!!!
PreSchool Art activity
This week’s NHS Student of the Week is Logan Knaus. Logan is a sophomore that is involved in many activities, such as band, wrestling, FBLA, and art. Logan stands out because he is always kind to others and finds ways to help everyone. He works hard on the mat and in the classroom to keep his grades up. Logan also demonstrates good sportsmanship while playing sports and is an encourager with his teammates. His positive attitude is contagious! Congratulations, Logan Knaus!
Mr. Trausch and the 4th graders started their unit on recorders this past week! 🎶🎶🎶
Magnolia in the first round of persuasive speaking competition at North Platte! Good luck, Magnolia!
The staff is hard at work today learning about school improvement, MTSS, PBiS, CPR and bus training. Big day for the Falcon staff. Thank you staff members for facing big days like today with a positive attitude!
The FFA Chapter competed in the district CDEs on Wednesday. The Vet Science team qualified for state! We also competed in floriculture, natural resources, meats, agronomy, and livestock management.
Teachers learning how to post on our new school website and app!
Grades 3-6 "dropping everything to read" for Read Across America week!
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to learn more about the Communities for Kids grant opportunity for our communities. Not only will this benefit birth to five children and parents but can help drive economic growth for our communities as well.
FBLA and Youth Leadership Fun Night Out at The Big Apple! Fun time had by all!
Celebrate Read Across America Day!
Thank you Wayne for all you did for our district the past 25 years!
There will be a golf meeting after school on Monday in the media center in Wilcox. All high school boys and girls interested in playing golf this year should attend. If you can’t make it and want to go out please let Coach Bebensee or Mr. Lovin know.
Congratulations to Magnolia for placing 5th in Persuasive Speaking at the FKC Speech Competition held at Elwood on Wednesday, Feb. 26!
Second Grade enjoyed the FFA petting zoo today!
A reminder to students who are doing the Battle of the Books through the esu11, projects are due March 20, 2020.
Thank you to the Hildreth Lions Club for our pancake meal today at the Upper Elementary and thank you to Fritz's Market for the donation of chocolate milk!
FBLA and Youth Leadership Big Apple Fun Night is coming up next Tuesday, March 3rd! We will be leaving the school at 6:00PM. We hope to see you all there!
Attention FBLA members Pastry Puffin Sales are due on Monday, March 2nd!
The Safety Team is spending the day at the School Safety workshop reviewing the data from the parent, staff, and student surveys given this month. Thank you to everyone who took the time to give us your feedback!
Basketball games for tonight at Southern Valley have been postponed until tomorrow at the same time.
National Honor Society members were busy counting money for our Kindness Challenge- Penny Wars for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Don't forget, the contest ends next Friday!
Thank you Deputy Samantha Murphy for talking to the 7th and 8th grade students. She discussed the different laws with driving permits and the importance of being a defensive driver. The students also enjoyed learning about her career too!
The music department is moving to the stage to make way for construction progress.
Lane battled tough, but lost his second match
Getting ready for day two!
Lane Lieb lost his first round match, he will wrestle again tomorrow.
Lane representing us well. Wrestling tough.
Elementary Quiz Bowl had their last meet today at Holdrege. They played against some tough teams throughout the season, but they had a very successful year!Congratulations!
The Lady Falcons played a tough game vs Loomis but lost 57-35. Ladies you had a great season.
There will be a State Send-off and Pep Rally for the wrestling team on Thursday morning at 8:30. The public is welcome to attend. Come wish Lane good luck!
The Lady Falcons defeated Red Cloud tonight. The girls played well and the fans were great. Lots of positive cheers tonight. Fun game to watch. Great job Falcons!
Celebrating President's Day with a compare and contrast activity on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Congratulations Lane for qualifying for the State Tournament. If you would like to order State clothing here is your link.
https://stores.inksoft.com/wilhil_state_wrestling2020/shop/home
Lane just punched his ticket to State!
Today is Day 2 of District Wrestling. Good luck Lane and Trevor as you strive to reach your goals!
Upper Elementary earned their Secret Student points. Their reward was choosing any table to sit during lunch. It's the simple things in life that make us happy.
Our Falcons made the news! Kindness rocks! Great job Falcons!
https://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/wilcox-hildreth-students-learn-lessons-in-kindness-with-weeklong-activities/article_bd5610ee-4db8-11ea-a310-a78890f003e1.html
The new and improved Wilcox-Hildreth web page is live. Same address, new look. We hope you will enjoy it.
For those wanting to watch the junior high Falcon basketball vs. Axtell check out Striv.
Here is the Falcon football schedule for the next two years. Go Falcons!
Lady Eagles defeat the Lady Falcons in a battle of the birds.
Wilcox-Hildreth students continued celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. The K-5th graders spent the afternoon together for our Character Corral event. Each character trait station was lead by the 6th graders. KINDNESS COUNTS!
High Ability Learners needed special shades while they played a Breakout game with Mrs. Jack. It could be the start of a new trend.
If you have the opportunity thank our board members this week during School Board Appreciation Week. Thank you Kirk Nelson, Kert Hansen, Gary Jensen, Aaron Pistulka, Roger Boyer and Ryan Knaus for your dedication to the students of WHPS!
Katie from the Kim Foundation helped us kick off Random Acts of Kindness week. We learned how to manage our mental health, about self-care, and coping skill strategies. 7-12 grade students also learned about suicide prevention and awareness. It was a great day of learning!
Lady Falcons win 39-37 on McKkinley put back with 2 seconds to play! Congrats ladies!
Congratulations Lane on finishing in second place today at the FKC/TVC wrestling invite!
The Wilcox-Hildreth FFA students used their drones to take aerial pictures of the construction project. What a great opportunity these student have learning a skill like this. Thank you for sharing the pictures!
Lillian Pistulka singing the National Anthem at FKC wrestling. Killing it!
It's exciting to see some of the changes that are happening on the north addition.
The juniors were able to listen to the awesome opportunities Cornhusker Girls State and Boys State has to offer! Applications are due Feb. 11th to Mrs. Mach. Thank you to everyone that came to present to our students!
The latest school newsletter can be found in the news feed. It is full of information this month!
NHS Student of the Week- Emma Donley: Emma is a very involved student at our school. Some of the activities that she participates in include volleyball, basketball, FBLA, and band. Emma also works hard to earn good grades. She is very active in the classroom and is not afraid to ask questions or seek help. Students and staff also appreciate how Emma is a kind student. She is always polite and is able to take constructive feedback. Emma is a student that works hard in everything she does! Congrats Emma!
NHS Student of the Week: Trevor Young
Trevor is a senior involved currently in numerous activities such as FFA, choir and band, Wrestling, and Circle of Friends. Trevor stands out among the crowd because of his compassion he shows to every member of the school, staff included. Trevor has been an advocate for every member of our school, going out of his way to make an impact on someone’s day.
The importance of speaking clearly when you have a cold and order a cake . . .
NHS Induction was held last night. Congratulations to our new members: Brooke Quadhamer, Alexi Henery, and (not pictured) Abby Klein!
FBLA Go Green Week is happening next week January 13-17th. Get ready to Go Green with us!
Our construction project is moving along nicely. On the west addition interior walls are being framed out.
Congratulations to our outstanding performers today at the @NSAA State Play Performance. Great job Lil, Lane and Trevor!
What a great day to learn about sportsmanship! Thank you @HuskerHoops @HuskersWBB @Huskers for teaching our students skills to be successful in and out of the classroom! Good luck with your seasons!
Thank you Mikah and Jadon for helping to organize the equipment used for PE and recess. These Falcons SOAR!
