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UPDATE: The JH meet in Valentine tomorrow has been postponed, no make up date yet.
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.
David Armstrong - Music Education - Wayne State College
Azul Chavez - Business Administration - University of Nebraska - Omaha
Cale Deseive - Animal Science - Kansas State University
Beau Duhachek - Diesel Technology - Mitchell Technical College
Lucas Griess - Pre-Law - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ava Hoffman - Pre Law - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lane Keogh - Electrical - Mitchell Technical College
Madison Kratz - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Kearney
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.
David Armstrong - Music Education - Wayne State College
Azul Chavez - Business Administration - University of Nebraska - Omaha
Cale Deseive - Animal Science - Kansas State University
Beau Duhachek - Diesel Technology - Mitchell Technical College
Lucas Griess - Pre-Law - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ava Hoffman - Pre Law - University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lane Keogh - Electrical - Mitchell Technical College
Madison Kratz - Nursing - University of Nebraska - Kearney
Congratulations to these athletes who have qualified to compete at the Norfolk Classic Track Meet this Thursday, April 30th. Field Events will begin at 4:00 and running events at 5:00. Because this is a fast-paced meet with only one heat/flight/section in each event, those who qualified may not compete in everything they qualified in. Also, we have a couple athletes who are sitting as alternates in events, who may get to compete if athletes scratch out of their events.
Congratulations to the West Holt musicians after a wonderful day at District Music Contest in O'Neill! We went, performed, and walked away with some remarkable results! A Superior rating is marked 1, an Excellent rating is marked 2, and Good ratings are marked 3. Here are our results for the day:
- Mixed Choir - 1 (1 point away from a state medal!)
- Treble Choir - 1 (2 points away from a state medal!)
- Combined Band - 2
- David Armstrong Vocal Solo - 1
- Claire Sholes Vocal Solo - 2
- Emersyn Mlady Vocal Solo - 1
- Aila Nowlin Vocal Solo - 1
- Peyton Olberding Vocal Solo - 2
- Elizabeth Griess Vocal Solo - 2
- David Armstrong/Elizabeth Griess Vocal Duet - 3
- Madisyn Hilkemeier/Peyton Olberding Vocal Duet - 1
- David Armstrong Trumpet Solo - 2
- Peyton Olberding Flute Solo - 2
- Madisyn Hilkemeier/Peyton Olberding Instrumental Duet - 1
- Mixed Choir - 1 (1 point away from a state medal!)
- Treble Choir - 1 (2 points away from a state medal!)
- Combined Band - 2
- David Armstrong Vocal Solo - 1
- Claire Sholes Vocal Solo - 2
- Emersyn Mlady Vocal Solo - 1
- Aila Nowlin Vocal Solo - 1
- Peyton Olberding Vocal Solo - 2
- Elizabeth Griess Vocal Solo - 2
- David Armstrong/Elizabeth Griess Vocal Duet - 3
- Madisyn Hilkemeier/Peyton Olberding Vocal Duet - 1
- David Armstrong Trumpet Solo - 2
- Peyton Olberding Flute Solo - 2
- Madisyn Hilkemeier/Peyton Olberding Instrumental Duet - 1
What "butter" way to start a teacher in-service day than with Nancy Weber's baked goods!
Congratulations to Dominick Ogden on shooting a 78 today at the O'Neill Invite to place 8th
The West Holt Track & Field Invitational will be held on Friday, April 24th with field events starting at noon and running events starting at 3:00.
Follow along with live results at: https://whps.info/Results
*Senior parents will be recognized at the break after the 200m prelims.
Follow along with live results at: https://whps.info/Results
*Senior parents will be recognized at the break after the 200m prelims.
UPDATE!!! KBRX will be at West Holt to broadcast the Track Meet which starts at noon tomorrow.
Here is a live scoring link to keep up with District Music Scores.
Music Scoring Link
🍃 P•L•A•N•T•S 🌼 Miss Sweeney's Pre-K littles have been busy learning about and caring for plants from start to finish! They planted seeds in soil, cared for sprouts with water and sun, and even practiced trimming their grass. 💧 ☀️ ✂️ Through these hands-on experiences and read-aloud texts, students are developing their fine motor skills, building their vocabularies, learning the characteristics of living things, and practicing patience and responsibility. It's amazing to watch their plants and skills grow! 💙💚
Please come support West Holt FFA members and get some great plants!
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Our 5th graders enjoyed some fresh air and sunshine while reading outside today. 📚🌿
West Holt is looking for individuals to apply for our 9-12 Dance position that just opened up. We have an outstanding group of girls to work with , so if you are interested please send a resume or contact Steve Neptune for more information.
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!!!!