West Holt students traveled to O’Neill to participate in a Career Event hosted by AKRS. It took place on Wednesday, January 17th from 9AM-12PM. The event was designed to expose students with mechanical and technical inclination, an interest in active hands-on type of work, and/or an interest in agriculture get to know more about AKRS and the many different career opportunities within AKRS.
The event included stations where students learned about Precision Ag, AKRS, Mechanical aptitude, the John Deer Ag Tech Program, and the Jump Start Scholarship. Students were treated to lunch and left with lots of AKRS merchandise including hats, bags, playing cards.
Students who attended were: Nick Hansen, Cole Poessnecker, Kyle Schmidt, Beau Duhachek, Oliver Shane, Trayton Olson and AJ Pospichal.
Mr. Neptune left a tournament off the Varsity BB schedule. on February 10th the 9/10 tournament will be at West Holt with 1st games starting at 9:00am, for both boys and girls.
Soup on Friday
Soup Supper this Friday, January 19th during the West Holt vs. EPPJ Basketball games. Serving will begin at 5pm and go until gone. This is a FREE Will offering.
Finally! Today was the day the 4th graders received their recorders! I will now make the apology to the parents and siblings of said 4th graders. Let the learning begin!
On the 23rd we will still play JHBB in the JH Gym vs Stuart starting at 6:00.
Thanks
JH Boys BB vs North Central will be played Feb. 5th starting at 3:30 at Springview.
The Boys Wrestling meet on the 23rd, we will have a 12:30 dismissal for students that day. Thanks
Mrs. Hale's room came to our room last week to share their knowledge of force. The students worked with a partner to create a pinball machine to practice the forces, push and pull.
Some makup dates this is not all but the ones that are finialized.
Tuesday the 23rd West Holt Wrestling Invite starting at 2:00
Monday the 29th Wrestling Triangular at Hartington CC boys and girls starting at 6:00
Wednesday the 31st JH Boys BB with St. Mary's in O'Neill starting at 3:00
The North Central JH BB game is still being worked on.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Thanks
NVC Wrestling for Thursday has been postponed we will work on a make up date.
If you are heading to Plainview tonight I have a little road update. From Orchard to Plainview is not great so please be safe on the road. Thanks
Boyd County Potato Bar
Last week the freshmen completed their book project presentations. They each chose a book to read and had 25 different projects to choose from. Ezra Sholes and Ian Shane both read books about Legos.
West Holt Public Schools will have a 10 AM late start tomorrow January 16. No morning preschool. Stay safe and warm.
The Battle Creek girls wrestling meet has been postponed no meet tomorrow
West Holt Schools will have a 10am late start tomorrow, Monday, January 15th. No morning preschool. Contact the school in the morning if you have issues. Thank you!
No JH BB tomorrow at St.Mary's
Mrs. Gotschall's 4th graders buddied up with Mrs. Havranek's 2nd grade class and enjoyed reading Christmas books to each other before break! They even played Christmas charades! Fun was had by all!
HS BB game info at Boyd County, we did add 2 qtrs for C team girls game that will begin at 3:30 followed by JV girls.
1. Addition of Girls C-team game (2 Quarters) starting at 3:30 pm.
2. Our Post Prom is sponsoring a Potato Bar
3. Youth Girls are playing during Girls halftime
4. Star Spangled Banner Gymnastics will perform during Boys halftime.