
The FFA chapter is selling FFA and falcon apparel. Here is a link to the online store https://stores.inksoft.com/wilcox_hildreth_ffa/shop/home
The store will close Friday, February 26th!

Congratulations to Magnolia Springer and Logan Knaus! They placed third in Duet Acting at today’s FKC Speech Meet. Magnolia also placed third in persuasive speaking!

Boys Sub-District: If you can't make it to the game tonight at 6:00 p.m., you may catch the action either by listening on Power 99 or watching at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ctWKGmKDWbkWIjH-FFXPQ

Happy National FFA Week! Here is a look at some of the activities we will be doing all week! We encourage all of our students, even if you are not in FFA, to join in on the fun! Dress up with the FFA members, find an emblem in the school for some prizes, and high school and jr high join in on the activities!
Monday- dress up in official dress, if you don’t have official dress wear an FFA T-shirt or blue and gold!
Tuesday-dress up in some chore clothes- boots, overalls, jeans, or whatever you wear doing chores
Wednesday- dress up like a farm animal
Thursday- dress up like an ag career! Veterinarian, farmer, cowboy, etc
Friday- camo day!

Track and Field apparel sale! Store closes March 3rd!
https://wilcox-hildrethtrack2021.itemorder.com/

Our boys sub-district basketball game with Overton on Monday in Loomis has been canceled. We will play Loomis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Loomis

Times for this Friday's games at Harvard have been moved to 5:15 for JV boys with Varsity boys to follow. If you can't make it you may watch them at https://www.harvardcardinals.org/

With a shortened FBLA week here are our remainder of FBLA week days:
THURSDAY: Member Appreciation Day (Decorating cookies in the Business room and playing Kahoot)
FRIDAY: FBLA Spirit Day (Wear your FBLA shirts!)

Time for Boys Subdistrict BB game in Loomis next Monday against Overton has been set for 6:00 p.m.

The Girls' basketball game is still on for tonight at 7:45. If you are unable to make it to the game you may watch the webstream at https://www.teamstream.live/franklin-high-school You may also catch our JH vs. Pleasanton on our Striv channel tomorrow starting at 12:30.

Sophomores- The Connect the Dots event has been cancelled. Stay warm!

At this time, plans for the girls sub-district basketball game tomorrow will continue as planned.

Due to the extreme cold temperatures there will not be school on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Sophomores- there has been a time change with our Connect the Dots event. It will now start at 10:30 am, so we will plan on leaving around 10:00 am.

Sophomores- Just a reminder that we will be attending the Connect the Dots Career Field in Holdrege tomorrow. We will leave at 8 am, and it will get over around 2:15. Lunch will be provided there. Thanks!

DUE TO EXTREME COLD AND ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WILL NOT BE SCHOOL MONDAY, FEB. 15.

Due to no school at Silver Lake tomorrow there will be no boys basketball game tomorrow night!

DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES AND COUNTY ROAD CONDITIONS THERE WILL BE A 10:00 LATE START TOMORROW. NO AM PK.

Falcon wrestling fans: To watch District wrestling tomorrow in Weeping Water tune into You Tube and WW Athletics.

Girls Sub-District BB information is attached. If you can't make it to the game, you can catch the action on their live stream at https://www.teamstream.live/franklin-high-school

Due to weather conditions the morning FKC playback games have been cancelled. Afternoon games will continue as planned.

Falcon Basketball Fans: The boys basketball team plays Axtell tomorrow morning at Kearney Catholic in their west gym. Game time is 11:30 weather permitting.

The FKC Honors Band will be performing in Elwood on February 11, 2021 at 5 p.m. Go to the following link to watch all of the students perform.
https://striv.tv/channel/hiline/

Falcon Wrestling Fans: To watch sub-district wrestling in Clarks tomorrow check out the following link. https://striv.tv/channel/high-plains/ or follow on Trackwrestling. Event name is
NSAA Class D Sub-District 1B

Due to slick road conditions this morning there will be a 10:00 late start. Shuttles depart at 9:40. No AM PK. Drive safe and give yourself extra time for travel.

Congratulations to all of the FFA members that competed in LDEs today! Ag demo (Chase J and Evan)- 2nd place and qualifying for state, ag demo (Chase C and Jayden)- red ribbon, Parli pro team- blue ribbon, job interviewers, Alexi and Noelle- red ribbons, creed speakers, Makayla blue ribbon and Addison red ribbon, and discovery speaking, Cara and Katelyn both receiving purple ribbons. Way to go!

If are unable to go to the girls game tonight or watch it on Striv you can catch in on the radio at 1460 AM or 92.1 FM

Fans going to the game tonight in Elm Creek will need a ticket for entrance. You may stop by the school before 4:00 to pick one up or Mr. Lovin will be at the game by 6:45 with tickets. For those that can't make it use the following link. https://striv.tv/channel/elm-creek/

Here are the links for the wrestling meet at Red Cloud on Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/RedCloudCommunitySchools
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJYuoFa3gmFTC1gkqCUsFCw

A big thank you to our custodial staff for their hard work removing snow!

To watch the junior high BB teams in action today go to the following link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ctWKGmKDWbkWIjH-FFXPQ
No Fans at Red Cloud, Check back for streaming link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fjr0lHTQ7Tde1tp2PlKqiOYwFTA9UvDT/view?usp=sharing

Falcon Nation: 10:00 late start this morning due to road conditions. Be safe and drive slow. Shuttles depart at 9:40. No AM PK.

Due to road conditions and more snow forecasted there will not be school on Tuesday, January 26. Also, the BB game vs Silver Lake will be rescheduled.

Due to tomorrow's weather forecast there will not be school on Monday, January 25.

It's a big day in Falcon Nation. Good luck to the wrestling team and both basketball teams today. Remember tonight is black out night! Be ready to cheer loud and proud!

Here is the link to watch our wrestlers today in Callaway. https://striv.tv/channel/south-loup/

If you can't make it to our games vs. Axtell tomorrow and want to see the DAZZLERS perform at half time of the boys game check out our striv channel, JV Boys 4:30, Varsity Girls to follow and then Varsity Boys GO FALCONS!! https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/#

Amherst has limited attendance. Please see the link for attendance restrictions for Saturday's BB games. For the South Loup Wrestling invite you must be on the pass list. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ixnsCqE77riV2JrXny4OZSfxCcUKO6lrrShYTXB3PRc/edit?usp=sharing

The January Newsletter is now available in the News Feed Area.

If you plan to attend state wrestling please check out the following link. The process for ordering tickets has changed. Order TODAY! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bNR6k6dXo3d3IAgE3dmEh69pqePJzR8X/view?usp=sharing

Details for games at Elm Creek on Sat. 4:30 JV Boys(Vintage Gym), Varsity Girls (Main Gym), 6:15 Varsity Boys (Main Gym). Must have a ticket to attend. Masks Required. https://striv.tv/channel/elm-creek/

Capacity at winter sporting events now at 50%. It is no longer limited to households and grandparents. Welcome fans! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow when we host Bertrand. @whfalcons

Wilcox-Hildreth Holiday Tournament moved to Dec. 30th 5:30/7:00 and Dec. 31st 12:00/1:30. Still only household members and grandparents allowed.

Parents and 10th-12th Grade Students, the Hildreth Vol. Fire Dept. is starting a cadet program. This program will teach students about fire and EMS services. There will be an informational meeting on Jan. 3rd at 7 pm at the Hildreth fire station. What a great opportunity!

Attn Parents of HS basketball players and wrestlers: We are going to have senior night and parents night on Tuesday, Dec. 15th between the girls and boys varsity games. Parents will remain in the bleachers and stand when your name is called.

State Play Production Championship plays will be live-streamed on News Channel Nebraska today, tomorrow, and Friday. If you would like to watch, here is a link to the website: https://central.newschannelnebraska.com/watch.
Attached is a schedule of the plays that have been given permission to be live-streamed.

The junior high girls' basketball games vs. Franklin beginning at 4:00 pm today will be streamed on our Striv channel. https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/

JH WR Fans: To view today's tournament in Arapahoe connect to their Striv channel at https://striv.tv/channel/arapahoe/ Also due to the number of wrestlers No Fans will be allowed at JH FKC Wrestling on Thursday. Watch on their strive link at striv.tv/channel/overton/

Congrats to Brooke Quadhamer, Natalie Billington, McKinley Ritner and Sarah Jensen on receiving All- State Honorable mention for Volleyball in the Lincoln Journal Star! @whvbfalcons

Clarification for Wrestling tomorrow. Harvard is still hosting the meet. We are not sending any wrestlers due to injury and illness. Sorry for confusion.

3 Announcements: JV Boys BB tonight 12/4/20 will begin at 5 p.m. and play 2 quarters. No Wrestling in Harvard tomorrow 12/5/20. 7-12 Music and Band will record performances on Wed. Dec. 9th for Virtual Christmas Concert. Go Falcons!!

A quick reminder to everyone that only household members of participants are allowed at games due to Governor Ricketts DHM that was extended to Dec. 31st. You may view our games on our Striv channel at https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/

The live K-12 Christmas concert is canceled due to COVID. A virtual one will be shown the week of Dec. 14th.The K-2 Grade classes will film their performance the afternoon of Dec. 8th. Please have them dress as if they would for a live concert to make the day more special.

Attention all 3rd-8th graders! Here is a link for a Volleyball camp hosted in Kearney by Jaylen Reyes (Neb. assistant coach). Spots are limited due to Covid. Great opportunity to get more touches in! Camp will be hosted Dec 12th. @whvbfalcons
https://forms.gle/obzZGqvEooNC2NXX6

Quick reminder that attendance for today’s JH wrestling meet is limited to parents of wrestlers only. It is being streamed on their Striv channel.

There will be an FBLA meeting today over lunch in the Business Room :)

Today’s JH wrestling meet will be streamed on Overton’s Striv channel beginning at 12 pm.

Congratulations to Brooke Quadhamer, Natalie Billington, McKinley Ritner, and Sarah Jensen on getting selected Honorable Mention for the Omaha World Herald! @whvbfalcons

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Way to go Lady Falcons! Got the W vs. Lawrence tonight! Next up Franklin! @whvbfalcons

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!!!

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!

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!

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/

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/

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

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.

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!

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!!

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

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!

Just a reminder that FBLA dues are due Friday; $15

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

Striv is going now if you want to watch our Lady Falcons!

Tonights Volleyball games in Eustis will be on Striv. Try the following link https://striv.tv/channel/wilcox-hildreth/

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!

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/

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

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.

Varsity lost a close 3 sets to Loomis tonight.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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!!

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

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

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

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!

The March 2020 Newsletter is posted in the news section of the website.

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.

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.

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!

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!

A reminder to students who are doing the Battle of the Books through the esu11, projects are due March 20, 2020.

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!

Basketball games for tonight at Southern Valley have been postponed until tomorrow at the same time.

Lane Lieb lost his first round match, he will wrestle again tomorrow.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.