Don't forget about the District Recital tonight! Come hear the wonderful solos and duets that will compete on Friday at District Music Contest. 7 pm in the high school music room!
The annual K-12 West Holt Art Show will coincide with the GNAC Art Show this year! It will be open to the public Friday, April 24th through Sunday, April 26th! Check out the flyer for times!
Every Monday leading up to graduation, I’ll (Mrs. Ruppert) be sharing West Holt seniors and their plans for what comes next. Here are this week’s seniors. Thank you to Mrs. Kraus and her Yearbook class for creating these pictures using AI and thank you, Amber Shane, for allowing us to use the school pictures in this process. It was a great way for students to learn about AI creation and copyright issues with this quickly evolving technology.
This time of year brings so many emotions. As a school counselor, it is truly a privilege to watch these students grow—not just academically, but as people. I’ve seen them face challenges, celebrate successes, and become the young adults they are today.
It’s bittersweet knowing I won’t see them in the halls much longer. Letting them go is never easy.
But more than anything, I feel incredibly proud. They are ready—ready to take on new challenges and create their own paths.
It’s a little scary to “push them out of the nest,” but it is also beautiful to watch them spread their wings and fly.
Carson Wieneke - Rangland Management - Chadron State College
Brayden Steskal - Computer Science - Northeast Community College
Gabe Schwager - Future Soldier - Nebraska National Guard
Morgan Mitchell - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ryan Hawkins - Workforce or Northeast Community College
Marek Dvorak - Agricultural Sciences - South Dakota State University
Alyssa Dobias - Elementary Education - Wayne State College
Taytumn Clouse - Agribusiness - Hastings College
This time of year brings so many emotions. As a school counselor, it is truly a privilege to watch these students grow—not just academically, but as people. I’ve seen them face challenges, celebrate successes, and become the young adults they are today.
It’s bittersweet knowing I won’t see them in the halls much longer. Letting them go is never easy.
But more than anything, I feel incredibly proud. They are ready—ready to take on new challenges and create their own paths.
It’s a little scary to “push them out of the nest,” but it is also beautiful to watch them spread their wings and fly.
Carson Wieneke - Rangland Management - Chadron State College
Brayden Steskal - Computer Science - Northeast Community College
Gabe Schwager - Future Soldier - Nebraska National Guard
Morgan Mitchell - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ryan Hawkins - Workforce or Northeast Community College
Marek Dvorak - Agricultural Sciences - South Dakota State University
Alyssa Dobias - Elementary Education - Wayne State College
Taytumn Clouse - Agribusiness - Hastings College
Here is the elementary track schedule:
Practices are for grades 3-6. Mr. Williams works with the younger grades during PE.
April 29: 3:30-5:00
May 1: 5:00-6:30
May 6: 3:30-5:00
May 15: Meet during the school day - more info to come
Practices are for grades 3-6. Mr. Williams works with the younger grades during PE.
April 29: 3:30-5:00
May 1: 5:00-6:30
May 6: 3:30-5:00
May 15: Meet during the school day - more info to come
Every Monday leading up to graduation, I’ll (Mrs. Ruppert) be sharing West Holt seniors and their plans for what comes next. Here are those I posted on Monday (4-13-26)- including names for reference. Thank you to Mrs. Kraus and her Yearbook class for creating these pictures using AI and thank you, Amber Shane, for allowing us to use the school pictures in this process. It was a great way for students to learn about AI creation and copyright issues with this quickly evolving technology.
This time of year brings so many emotions. As a school counselor, it is truly a privilege to watch these students grow—not just academically, but as people. I’ve seen them face challenges, celebrate successes, and become the young adults they are today.
It’s bittersweet knowing I won’t see them in the halls much longer. Letting them go is never easy.
But more than anything, I feel incredibly proud. They are ready—ready to take on new challenges and create their own paths.
It’s a little scary to “push them out of the nest,” but it is also beautiful to watch them spread their wings and fly.
Jaxson Camp - Automotive - Northeast Community College
Monica Chavez - Political Science - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Sebastian Elsbury - Workforce
Alex Gotschall - Data Science - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Austin Keogh - Plumbing - Northeast Community College
Zeke Klabenes - Construction - Central Community College - Hastings
Pavan Larson - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Morgan Schaaf - Elementary Education - Wayne State College
Taylor Walnofer - Pre-Law - College of Saint Mary
This time of year brings so many emotions. As a school counselor, it is truly a privilege to watch these students grow—not just academically, but as people. I’ve seen them face challenges, celebrate successes, and become the young adults they are today.
It’s bittersweet knowing I won’t see them in the halls much longer. Letting them go is never easy.
But more than anything, I feel incredibly proud. They are ready—ready to take on new challenges and create their own paths.
It’s a little scary to “push them out of the nest,” but it is also beautiful to watch them spread their wings and fly.
Jaxson Camp - Automotive - Northeast Community College
Monica Chavez - Political Science - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Sebastian Elsbury - Workforce
Alex Gotschall - Data Science - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Austin Keogh - Plumbing - Northeast Community College
Zeke Klabenes - Construction - Central Community College - Hastings
Pavan Larson - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Morgan Schaaf - Elementary Education - Wayne State College
Taylor Walnofer - Pre-Law - College of Saint Mary
UPDATE: The JH meet at O'Neill is a 9:00 start!!!!
What does a Kindergarten teacher do when given two huge bags of artificial flowers? She create a flower shop and nursery dramatic play center. Over the next few weeks we will be studying plants and plant parts in science. We will also be discussing time, money (coins), length/height, capacity and weight in math. This center encompasses all of those academic areas and more!
Custodian/Maintenance Position - FULL TIME
West Holt Public Schools is in search of a Custodian/Maintenance Team member. Employment to begin ASAP. Applicants must possess basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance, have a solid work ethic, good attendance, and be willing to go the extra mile for the students at West Holt. Work day schedule can be flexible depending on the needs of the employee and school. Bus permit is NOT required for this position, but will take precedence in the hiring process.
Interview and selection process will begin as soon as possible. Competitive wages and single health insurance premium paid for by the district. On the job training will be provided. This is a full-time, 12 month position.
Interested candidates please contact the school office at (402) 925-2890 to speak with an administrator. More information and a link to the online application can be found at www.whps.info/jobs
Positions opened until filled. EOE.
West Holt Public Schools is in search of a Custodian/Maintenance Team member. Employment to begin ASAP. Applicants must possess basic knowledge of cleaning and maintenance, have a solid work ethic, good attendance, and be willing to go the extra mile for the students at West Holt. Work day schedule can be flexible depending on the needs of the employee and school. Bus permit is NOT required for this position, but will take precedence in the hiring process.
Interview and selection process will begin as soon as possible. Competitive wages and single health insurance premium paid for by the district. On the job training will be provided. This is a full-time, 12 month position.
Interested candidates please contact the school office at (402) 925-2890 to speak with an administrator. More information and a link to the online application can be found at www.whps.info/jobs
Positions opened until filled. EOE.
UPDATE!!! JH Track will attend the Ainsworth meet on Friday April 17th, they will also attend the Valentine Meet on April 28th, Those JH students in Golf and Track will attend the Golf meet that is held in Atkinson that day. Thank you
West Holt Elementary has been busy reading and learning new vocabulary words in creative ways.
Follow along with live results from the West Holt Junior High Track Invitational on Thursday, April 9th at https://whps.info/results
UPDATE: Golf scramble tomorrow will start at 12:00. Thanks
We are excited to share two wonderful additions to support literacy at our school! 📚
Thanks to a READ Grant we received from theTeammates program, students can now enjoy our brand-new Book Vending Machine - making reading even more fun and rewarding! In addition, through the READ Grant, we have received engaging literacy games, and STEM activites for grades K-6 that are already bringing excitement and learning together in our classrooms. 4th graders got a chance to play the games and build some cool creations last Thursday.
We are so grateful for these opportunities to inspire a love of reading and support our students’ growth as confident readers and future engineers!
Thanks to a READ Grant we received from theTeammates program, students can now enjoy our brand-new Book Vending Machine - making reading even more fun and rewarding! In addition, through the READ Grant, we have received engaging literacy games, and STEM activites for grades K-6 that are already bringing excitement and learning together in our classrooms. 4th graders got a chance to play the games and build some cool creations last Thursday.
We are so grateful for these opportunities to inspire a love of reading and support our students’ growth as confident readers and future engineers!
There is a statewide effort about the upcoming Nebraska Warmline, which is a partnership of United Way of the Midlands, 211, Boys Town, Nebraska Children and DHHS. The purpose of this line is to connect families to resources before they need to be reported to the Hotline and enter the Welfare System. We need your help. We are now ready to begin gathering early community input and are asking for your support by sharing the survey through your collaborative networks and partners.
The survey collects initial feedback from community members about the Warmline such as: how it should be structured, what communities need most, and what barriers or opportunities exist. This information will directly inform the pilot phase of the Warmline’s implementation, with additional opportunities for feedback to come throughout the process.
Survey window: April 1 – May 1
Who can participate: Any adult community member
Survey link: https://ncff.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_410FqVKsWNWm0SO
The survey collects initial feedback from community members about the Warmline such as: how it should be structured, what communities need most, and what barriers or opportunities exist. This information will directly inform the pilot phase of the Warmline’s implementation, with additional opportunities for feedback to come throughout the process.
Survey window: April 1 – May 1
Who can participate: Any adult community member
Survey link: https://ncff.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_410FqVKsWNWm0SO
The music program at West Holt is gearing up for contest in 3 weeks! The Junior High Band students had a video chat with Wayne State College Dean of Fine Arts Dr. David Bohnert for some advice pre-contest. We had some technical difficulties but enjoyed having some advice from a very knowledgeable source!
The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association awards programs whose members have a collective GPA of 3.5 or higher the Excellence in Academic Achievement Award! Our 3 members have excelled that goal! Congrats to David Armstrong, Madisyn Hilkemeier, and Peyton Olberding!
The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association awards programs whose members have a collective GPA of 3.5 or higher the Excellence in Academic Achievement Award! Our 3 members have excelled that goal! Congrats to David Armstrong, Madisyn Hilkemeier, and Peyton Olberding!
Holt County Sherriff's officer, DM Forker and his wife Jenny Forker are helping our senior girls learn self-defense and safety techniques. Offier Forker will spend 3 sessions teaching the girls how to be aware of their surroundings and how to react should someone try to hurt them. Huge should out to Officer and Mrs. Forker for giving such valuable information to the girls.
The Advanced History class has started another book! We are currently reading Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly!
The senior Introduction to Literature class just finished their Great Gatsby projects. Students could choose from an array of projects. Options included acting out a scene, rewriting a scene, creating a mural, hosting a talk show with the characters as guests, or hosting a Gatsby-style party. One group, comprised of Madalyn Pistulka, Ava Hoffman, Marek Dvorak, Avery Nemetz, and Taylor Walnofer, hosted a Gatsby-inspired party while Morgan Mitchell created a beautiful mural.
See Mrs. Ruppert with any questions!
JH track meet at Ainsworth has been postponed today.