The 6th graders started a new unit in science. They are investigating how things are different when they are warmer or cooler.
Physics had a guest lecturer from SD school of mines about Mechanical Engineering. Thanks Nate!
Mike Donahue will be sharing his Value Up message with students during the day tomorrow. All parents are invited to the Parent Assembly at 6:30 PM tomorrow evening.
March's Spotlight is on Doreen Cronin. She is the author of the Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Congratulations to the WH Speech Team for earning third at the District contest! Seven speakers will compete at state next week in Kearney!
West Holt Public School is currently accepting applications for the position of Special Education Teacher beginning in the 2024-25 school year. This is a full-time position and appropriate endorsement is required. All grade and age levels of Special Education endorsement are acceptable and encouraged to apply. Anyone who is able to gain provisional certification in special education is also strongly encouraged to apply. For more specific details on this position, please contact the school or visit https://tinyurl.com/WHEmployment
Junior High golf begins on Monday, March 18. There will be a parent meeting for these golfers that evening in the Lecture Hall at 6 pm.
All Sophomores will take the Pre-ACT on Wednesday, April 10th. Students will report to the Faith Wesleyan Church by 8AM and return to school following testing. Contact Mrs. Ruppert with any questions. terruppert@westholt.org. 402-925-2848
All WH Juniors will take the ACT on Tuesday, April 9th. Make sure to be there!
The Advanced History class has started their next book. We are reading The River of Doubt by Candice Millard. This book discusses the historical life of Teddy Roosevelt and highlights his famous expedition down the Amazon River after his election defeat in 1912. We definitely recommend this book!
Freshmen doing some titration
Lost and Found is being donated. You have until March 15th to claim anything that is yours.
West Holt hosts the C1-5 District Speech Competition today! Rounds begin at 9:00 AM Use these QR codes to get to the finals presentation and schematic. Awards are scheduled to begin around 6:15 PM.
No School on Monday, March 11 due to District Speech at West Holt.
After two weeks of hard work, the 4th and 5th graders headed to the post office today to mail off their friendly letters!
West Holt will not have school Thursday or Friday due to Spring Break!
The 1st 3 campers to sign up will automatically get an all expenses paid trip to Washington DC next summer. Their parents/family must be a member of NVEMC. Transportation is provided. Applications are due MAY 1st. See Mrs. Ruppert for an application.
The elementary school celebrated Read Across America this week with dress up days and fun activities. Today we are jumping into Spring Break with mustache or mismatch day. Mrs. Gotschall's class embraced the mustaches today!
A team of sixth graders competed at two quiz bowl meets in February. They went to O'Neill and Neligh. It was so fun to see their excitement and competitiveness. They had fun.
We are celebrating Read Across America this week at school! Grab one of the many wonderful Dr. Suess books and "get on your way" to reading!
