FREE BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY!!!
Come and visit Mrs. Meyer during the Elementary Open House and check out the cart of FREE BOOKS.
Come and visit Mrs. Meyer during the Elementary Open House and check out the cart of FREE BOOKS.
Reminder: Little Paws Preschool Parents! 💛🐾💙
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More information was included in your mailed back to school letter.
West Holt Public Schools is excited to announce that school pictures will take place on Wednesday, August 20th! Picture packets can be picked up from the office, and it's important for all students to submit a completed form, even if you choose not to order photos. If you’re not purchasing, simply check the box indicating you’re not ordering. For those who are buying, payment can be made via cash, check, or Venmo. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Silver Star Photography.
Just a reminder that "Instrument Night" is TONIGHT (August 7) at 7:00pm in the band room for 5th-12th grades.
From Coach Neptune: The Presentation by Darin on August 13th will begin at 5:00 with sports meetings taking place afterward. Thanks
On August 13th we recommend that all 7-12 grade parents attend a presentation by Darin Boysen of the Nebraska Coaches Association, following the presentation all fall sports parent/player meetings will take place for JH and HS.
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Kate Maddox to our team this year as our new second grade teacher!
Ms. Maddox joins us most recently from Grand Island, where she lived for the past two years. Before that, she spent five years in Colorado and also lived in Wichita. She brings with her seven years of teaching experience from both Colorado and Grand Island.
Originally from a family of educators, Ms. Maddox has three brothers and fond memories of visiting her grandparents’ land in Long Pine while growing up. She’s thrilled to now be living in the area full time!
Outside the classroom, she enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, traveling, visiting theme and amusement parks, going to concerts, and relaxing with her two dogs—Lucky Doo, a puppy, and Gus, a three-year-old pup. She also loves puzzles, reading, movies, and quality time with her family.
We’re so happy to have Ms. Maddox join our school community!
Ms. Maddox joins us most recently from Grand Island, where she lived for the past two years. Before that, she spent five years in Colorado and also lived in Wichita. She brings with her seven years of teaching experience from both Colorado and Grand Island.
Originally from a family of educators, Ms. Maddox has three brothers and fond memories of visiting her grandparents’ land in Long Pine while growing up. She’s thrilled to now be living in the area full time!
Outside the classroom, she enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, traveling, visiting theme and amusement parks, going to concerts, and relaxing with her two dogs—Lucky Doo, a puppy, and Gus, a three-year-old pup. She also loves puzzles, reading, movies, and quality time with her family.
We’re so happy to have Ms. Maddox join our school community!
West Holt volleyball apparel is available at: https://whvolleyball25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Orders are due Wednesday, August 20th
Orders are due Wednesday, August 20th
7th - 12th grade computer/iPad pick-up with be on Monday, August 11th, in the lecture hall.
7th grade and new students will have "Drive Time" at 6:30, and devices will be handed out following that.
8th-12th grade students can pick up their devices from 4:00-6:00 if their paperwork and fees are turned in.
7th grade and new students will have "Drive Time" at 6:30, and devices will be handed out following that.
8th-12th grade students can pick up their devices from 4:00-6:00 if their paperwork and fees are turned in.
Mr. Joe Ciserella will be joining the Husky family this year as a Junior High/High School Paraprofessional. Originally from Spencer, Nebraska, Mr. Ciserella enjoys traveling (he has a few stamps in his passport), roadtrips, hiking mountains big and small, camping, and he especially likes to cook. Mr. Ciserella has been working for the last ten years on a ranch north of Spencer. He enjoyed the ranch life, but he’s excited for this new chapter in the Atkinson area. He is a newlywed and happy to be a part of the Atkinson community!
Originally from Burwell, Nebraska, Mr. Tyler Mares will be joining the Huskies as a Junior High/High School Paraprofessional. He enjoys bowling, golfing, strength training, watching Nebraska football, volleyball and wrestling, hunting and woodworking and small leather working projects
Mr. Mares graduated from Hastings College in 2017 with a BA in Exercise Science and minors in Strength and Conditioning and 7-12 Coaching. He moved back to Burwell and spent 8 years gaining life experience working at a couple of different factories. Now he's ready for a new challenge and to try to give back and help students in any way he can. Also, he met the love of his life and cannot wait to marry her this coming January.
Mr. Mares graduated from Hastings College in 2017 with a BA in Exercise Science and minors in Strength and Conditioning and 7-12 Coaching. He moved back to Burwell and spent 8 years gaining life experience working at a couple of different factories. Now he's ready for a new challenge and to try to give back and help students in any way he can. Also, he met the love of his life and cannot wait to marry her this coming January.
Student Injuries Can Happen!
Medical expenses can be a financial hardship when the unexpected occurs.
Student Assurance Services, Inc is approved by West Holt Public Schools and is available for ALL Students PK -12. This is coverage that provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses when your student sustains an accidental bodily injury.
To Enroll your Student & Review medical benefits -
Go to: www.sas-mn.com OR
Scan the QR Code with your smart phone
Medical expenses can be a financial hardship when the unexpected occurs.
Student Assurance Services, Inc is approved by West Holt Public Schools and is available for ALL Students PK -12. This is coverage that provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses when your student sustains an accidental bodily injury.
To Enroll your Student & Review medical benefits -
Go to: www.sas-mn.com OR
Scan the QR Code with your smart phone
Mrs. Jenny Forker has been a paraprofessional at West Holt since 2018 and will be student teaching with us this fall and teaching JH Special Education in the spring! She grew up in Aurora, NE where she met and married her husband. They moved to Stuart in 2018. She loves to read, garden, can garden produce, go fishing and camping with her husband, be "Grandma", and spend time with family and friends. Mrs. Forker's new obsession is sourdough, which she is still learning but having so much fun with!!
Beginning her degree at Northeast Community College in 2021 and transferring to Chadron in 2023 put her on the path to graduating this December with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a Special Education K-12 endorsement. She has been married to her husband for 32 years. They have 2 daughters and are blessed with 5 grandchildren.
Beginning her degree at Northeast Community College in 2021 and transferring to Chadron in 2023 put her on the path to graduating this December with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a Special Education K-12 endorsement. She has been married to her husband for 32 years. They have 2 daughters and are blessed with 5 grandchildren.
West Holt Public Schools cafeteria is looking for help. By scanning the provided QR Codes, you can access detailed information about the available positions and how to apply. Whether you're looking to contribute as part time or full time, the cafeteria welcomes your interest and involvement. For any questions or additional information, please feel free to reach out directly by calling 402-925-2848. Your support and enthusiasm in joining the team would be greatly appreciated, and the school community looks forward to welcoming new members to help provide nutritious meals to students.
She came to work at West Holt mid-year last year, but we never officially welcomed her. We are so excited to have West Holt graduate Alyssa Gonzalez back as an elementary paraprofessional! "Miss Alyssa", as she's known to the students, grew up in Mexico and moved to Nebraska 12 years ago. She returned to Atkinson two years ago, and her favorite hobbies are spending time with her 4-year-old son Henry and family, making handmade press-on nails, visiting the mountains, going out for nature walks, roadtrips, reading self-growth books, and traveling to Mexico to see her family. She graduated from West Holt in 2018 and received her paraprofessional certification at the beginning of 2025. She started working full-time at West Holt in February. This is her first time being a para, and she has enjoyed the opportunity and experience of working with everyone here. Miss Alyssa is looking forward to the new school year!
The high school fall sports coaches have tried to coordinate their conditioning week schedule for siblings/neighbors to be able to share rides regardless of which sport they are in.
Volleyball, football, and cross country will all run from 7:00 to 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. Mr. Havranek has communicated the golf schedule to the girls.
Please remember to not only have your physical completed, but also have the paperwork turned in to Becky in the office.
Volleyball, football, and cross country will all run from 7:00 to 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. Mr. Havranek has communicated the golf schedule to the girls.
Please remember to not only have your physical completed, but also have the paperwork turned in to Becky in the office.
Ms. Steph Nemec will be joining us to teach high school science this year! She enjoys walking her pug Mabel, reading, & coaching. Originally from O'Neill, Nebraska, she entered the teaching field non-traditionally. First, she attended college and received her bachelor's and master's degrees in health and wellness. Then, she decided she just couldn't stay away from school, so Ms. Nemec returned to college and the high school classroom to be a science teacher. She taught MS/HS science at Boyd County Schools for the last 4 years. She is excited to be a part of West Holt Public Schools and to get married this coming January!
While this face isn't new to the hallways at West Holt, we are so happy to have Mrs. Mindy Frickel as our new kindergarten teacher!
Mrs. Frickel grew up in Elgin, Nebraska, but has been an Atkinson resident for the past 9 years. She enjoys camping, working out, spending time with family, and running her kids around to all their activities. She was a para at West Holt for 8 years before becoming a kindergarten teacher. This will be her first year teaching kindergarten. She has her associates in Early Childhood Development from Northeast and will be graduating from UNK in December with her Bachelors of the Arts in Education with her major being Early Childhood Inclusive. She and her husband Michael have been married for 9 years and have two children. Her daughter Charlie is 8 and her son Conrad is 6.
Mrs. Frickel grew up in Elgin, Nebraska, but has been an Atkinson resident for the past 9 years. She enjoys camping, working out, spending time with family, and running her kids around to all their activities. She was a para at West Holt for 8 years before becoming a kindergarten teacher. This will be her first year teaching kindergarten. She has her associates in Early Childhood Development from Northeast and will be graduating from UNK in December with her Bachelors of the Arts in Education with her major being Early Childhood Inclusive. She and her husband Michael have been married for 9 years and have two children. Her daughter Charlie is 8 and her son Conrad is 6.
Mrs. Sophia Slabaugh will be teaching third grade at West Holt this year. She is from Firth, Nebraska, just south of Lincoln. She enjoys reading, golfing, traveling, baking, attending livestock shows, and spending time with friends and family. She graduated from UNL in 2020 with an animal science degree and worked at the Nebraska Pork Producers as the Education Director. While working there, she was attending online classes at Chadron State College to earn her elementary education degree, which she obtained in 2024. Before coming to West Holt, Mrs. Slabaugh taught at Freemen Elementary as the 5th/6th grade reading teacher. She was married on June 28th to her husband Justin and they have a mini Bernese Mountain Dog named Penny. She is very excited to be teaching at West Holt this upcoming year!
