West Holt Public Schools

Any sophomores or juniors planning to register for an ONLINE ONLY dual credit class for the Fall of 2026 should have received an email last week from Mrs. Ruppert with specfic instructions about how to register. Please look it over and if you have any questions, see Mrs. Ruppert. Registration begins Monday March 30th and must be done online. Intro to Sociology, Intro to Psychology and Public Speaking usually fill rather quickly so it is important to be prepared to register. Mrs. Ruppert will be at school early (7:30 AM) on Monday, March 30th to help you. Be sure you are able to log in to your "mynortheast". In-house dual credit classes (College Algebra, English Composition, etc) registration will take place at West Holt at a later date.
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Congratulations to sophomore Olivia Rentschler who is bringing home two bronze medals from the Class C1 Speech Championship. Olivia placed 3rd in both Entertainment Speaking and Humorous Prose!

National Honor Society Induction to be held April 8, 2026 at 3 pm in the Lecture hall. Small reception to follow in Mrs. Medina's room (321)

The past 3 weeks, 8th grade English students have been participating in literature circles. The students were able to pick a book of their interest out of four options. They read and complete assignments as they go along. Once a week students that are reading the same book meet to discuss their weekly reading.

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Any sophomores or juniors planning to register for an ONLINE ONLY dual credit class for the Fall of 2026 should have received an email last week from Mrs. Ruppert with specfic instructions about how to register. Please look it over and if you have any questions, see Mrs. Ruppert. Registration begins Monday March 30th and must be done online. Intro to Sociology, Intro to Psychology and Public Speaking usually fill rather quickly so it is important to be prepared to register. Mrs. Ruppert will be at school early (7:30 AM) on Monday, March 30th to help you. Be sure you are able to log in to your "mynortheast". In-house dual credit classes (College Algebra, English Composition, etc) registration will take place at West Holt at a later date.

All sophomores will take the PreACT on Wednesday, April 8th.
Where: Faith Wesleyan Church Gymnasium
When: Report at 8AM for donuts - testing to follow
What to bring: Something to drink
Details - Students WILL return to school following testing. Testing usually takes 2-2.5 hours.
??s: See Mrs. Ruppert

Don't forget to fill out the FAFSA or opt-out form before May 6th!

Elevate students are “off and building” as we kick off this year’s program! So far, students have put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test by designing ski jumps, building towers with paper, and constructing bridges using only five sheets of paper.
We’re often surprised by the results, but that’s the best part—each challenge leads to new discoveries. With just simple materials like paper, tape, and cardboard, students are learning to think critically, collaborate, and innovate.
We can’t wait to see what they create next! 🚀

So lucky to have team members like you! Today the Sunshine Committee has us all Feelin' Lucky!

LAST TWO DAYS OF SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR at West Holt Elementary Library
We will be open on Sat., March 21st 10 am - 7:30 pm. Please use the door by the Elementary Library on Saturday.

Fri., March 20th - 3:30-6 pm
Sat. March 21st - 10:00 am - 7:30 pm

All juniors will take the district-wide ACT on Tuesday, March 24th. Breakfast will be provided with testing to follow. Testing will take approximately 3-3.5 hours. Students will be dismissed for the day following testing. Please make every effort to avoid missing testing.

Spanish III is working on their third of four communication skills to earn their Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy. They are just finishing up the listening portion. During this section, they hear new reports, dialogue, conversations, and more to demonstrate their listening skills.

Get your state speech qualifier shirt here! Orders are due 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 22nd.
https://westholt.itemorder.com/shop/home/

The elementary students are doing their part to cheer the Huskers on to victory during their lunch.

GNAC Champs! The JH Quiz Bowl team competed today in Neligh for the GNAC Conference competition. Competing were Graesyn Dockter, Brianna Pedersen, Kamrynn Hilkemeier, Brantley Schaaf, Hayden Leisy, and Holt Shane (not pictured Colin Anson). Awesome job kids! I am proud of you!

West Holt Speech came away with 4th place as a team and two events heading off to the Class C State Speech Meet. Olivia Rentschler qualified with her 2nd place humorous prose and 2nd in entertainment speaking. She will compete Friday, March 27th at Kearney High School. West Holt medalists from the C1-5 district are below: HUMOROUS PROSE Peyton- 6th Olivia- 2nd, State Qualifier PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION-POI  Peyton-5th ENTERTAINMENT  Olivia R-2nd, State Qualifier DUET ACTING  Alyssa & Madi H.- 6th ORAL INTERPRETATION OF DRAMA-OID   Peyton, Taylor, Olivia, Jacob, Emersyn- 4th

Modern Problem Seniors working on U.S. Role in a changing world via group work. Discuss and deliberation over what option is the best for the United States moving forward.