It’s not too late to send in Veteran pictures for Friday’s Veteran Day Program. Send photos with serviceperson’s name and branch of service to sanmeyer@westholt.org or drop them off in the office by Thur., Nov. 9th.
Today the Choir members are attending the NVC Choral Clinic at EPPJ.
The NVC Choral Clinic Concert will be live-streamed at the below link starting at 5:30 tonight.
https://fan.hudl.com/United-States/NE/Elgin/organization/21374/Elgin-Pope-John-High-School
We are excited and ready for the Veterans Day Program here at West Holt. It is looking to be an extra special program for our area veterans this year. We hope you will be able to join us at 9:00am on Friday, November 10th in the performance gym. Looking forward to seeing you there!
The 3rd graders enjoyed a friendly competition involving their subtraction facts. Irelynn won the subtraction tournament! Keaton came in 2nd!
Mrs. Havranek's Second Graders finished their Personal Narratives and celebrated with a Hot Chocolate Party while they shared their stories.
Congratulations to the West Holt One Act cast and crew for their 1st place finish at the Loup City Parade of Plays!
West Holt 8th Graders visted Northeas Community College Campus to participate in a career ecploration event Wednesday, November 1st. They ate lunch on campus then were given a short tour.
The West Holt FFA Conduct of Chapter Team performed well this morning! You can watch the results presentation during Session 5 - To begin at 1:30pm CST on www.ffa.org
Our spotlight is on Mr. Neptune! Thanks for all do for our students at WH, Tuna!
https://youtu.be/SFDbmQnZRn0
The West Holt CCM team can't be viewed live this morning. The recorded performance will be at 9:15am on ffa.org - channel 1. More info on the awards presentation will come later! Sorry for the confusion!!
Field Trip time!!
The Functional Skills class went on a field trip to Grandad’s Pumpkin Patch where they played, explored and learned about pumpkins and outdoor Fall activities!
This is a safe and fun place for kids with all abilities to have fun and be themselves!
Mrs. Olson's 1st grade class enjoyed their Halloween Party! They had a costume parade, played Spooky Bingo, and enjoyed treats and drinks! What a great time!
Lucas, a sophomore at West Holt, had the opportunity to attend the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired WAGES program this summer. WAGES is a six-week work-based learning program held annually in Lincoln for blind and visually impaired youth. The video features Lucas’s experience in Lincoln.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APDo7Cl9iiE
What happens when your studying nocturnal animals? We become nocturnal too!
The kindergartners are enjoying the beautiful fall weather! Students enjoy creating masterpieces with sidewalk chalk at recess.
Reading Fun Night, with author Kevin Lovegreen, is less than 2 weeks away. Plan to attend Tuesday, Nov. 14th, 6:30-8:00 pm. Cost is $2 a person. Please sign your family up online to help us in the planning process for snacks and books.
http://bit.ly/readingbanquet
Here is some ticket information. for State Wrestling, Please get your orders to us by Nov. 29th so we can place 1 order and write one check, Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OEj0f-UAHPJZSJ6yghDTd-srbnMFGk_l5UjiFZRryZ0/edit?usp=sharing
Correction to earlier post on basketball rules changes. Free Throws will be awarded on the 5th team foul of the quarter.
Chadron Scholastic Contest
West Holt competed in the 2023 Chadron State Scholastic Contest October 25, 2023. Students placing in the top 25% scored team points for West Holt. Students placing in the top 25% are listed below.
Carter Gotschall = 1st in Agronomy and Range Management
1st in General Biology
2nd in American Government
Berkleigh Dvorak = 4th in Algebra I
Jacob Panning = 6th in Algebra I
Elley Engelhaupt = 5th in Animal Science
9th in Veterinary Sciences
Aubrei Clouse = 11th in Animal Science
8th in Equine Management
Mason Crumrine = 10th in Chemistry
11th in Plane Geometry
Itzel Sanchez = 7th in Equine Management
Miya Carey = 6th in General Anatomy & Physiology
Lily Vogel = 4th in General Biology
Abigail Thiele = 4th in Veterinary Sciences
Chance Bardwell = 7th in World History
West Holt team finished in 1st place in Division V
Any juniors or seniors planning to enroll in a dual credit online only class for the spring semester, registration begins Monday, November 6th. Please check your email for details or see Mrs. Ruppert for help!
