West Holt Public Schools

Congrats to Nolan Hoffman on placing 9th and setting a PR at Highway 20 Invite on Monday

We are "Muffin" without you!!

JH State Meet Qualifiers! Berkleigh Dvorak, Felycia Kerkman, London Konrad, Emerson Mlady, Taylor Schaaf, Makenna Mitchell, jewel Beckwith, Hollynn Konrad, Leah Pistulka, Brody Galyen, Ezra Sholes, Jamison Slaymaker, and Hunter Wetlauffer. Look for more information this week.

Help all of us celebrate Teacher Faculty & Staff Appreciate Week at West Holt! May 8-12 something is happening every day!!

West Holt Public School has openings for the following: *Custodian - Employment to begin ASAP. Custodian applicants should possess knowledge of general maintenance, a strong work ethic, and consider obtaining a CDL. Paid on the job training will be provided. *Elementary and/or JH/HS Paraeducator - Employment to begin in August. Applicants must have a high school diploma and meet one of the following criteria: 1) Associates Degree or higher, 2) completed 48 hours of college credits, or 3) be willing to obtain ESSA certification. Interview and selection process will begin as soon as possible for all positions. Interested candidates, please contact the school office at (402) 925-2890 to speak with an administrator.  An application can be found on the school website (www.westholtps.org) on the “About Our District” page under “Employment Opportunities”. Positions opened until filled. EOE. Information and an application can be found at https://tinyurl.com/WHEmployment

Monday May 15th from 6:00-7:30 in the Lecture there will be sign ups and fitting for youth tackle football for next years 3-6 grade students.

Today we celebrate and recognize school lunch heroes for the difference they make every day! Thank You to Kim, Susan, Bernie, Deb, Teara, Julie, Sandy, Judy and Brittany! We appreciate all of your hard work!

2 MORE SCHOOL RECORDS! (EDITED BELOW) The girls team of Katelyn Kratz, Abby Davis, Makenna Schaaf, and Pavan Larson and the boys team of Luke Klabenes, Lincoln Konrad, Asher McCart, and Drake Nemetz broke the West Holt Sprint Medley records in 4:24.59 and 3:47:46, respectively, at the Battle Creek Invite. When we get back to school I will update info on the former record holders. EDIT: The previous girls record of 4:34.44 was set in 1997 by Jill Verzal, Heidi Konrad, Janel Simons, and Kami Skrdla. The previous boys record of 3:51.24 was set in 2010 by Joel Krumweide, Tanner Osborne, Matt Lind, and Tyler Thurlow.

ATTENTION next years 3-6 grade parents who might have a son or daughter interested in playing tackle football for Atkinson, We will have sign up dates coming out soon, DO NOT travel to O'Neill to sign up we will do our own forms and sign up in ATKINSON. Thank You

SENIORS: Please continue to let me know about any and all scholarships you are awarded so that I can add them to your list to be read at graduation! Happy last week of school!

DIAMONDS & DENIM: Here is the link to view and download pictures of the Diamond and Denim event that was held in December! https://photos.app.goo.gl/GTF4iAiLPp1vSNhf8

This past Saturday, April 29th, some of the 5th and 6th graders went to The Nate Metschke Memorial 5th and 6th Grade Honor Band in Neligh-Oakdale. There were over 400 students in attendance! Everyone played great despite a rather long day!

Here is the link to Live Results for Stuart's Bronco Stampede track meet at West Holt on Tuesday, May 2. www.tinyurl.com/23BroncoStampede

Congrats to the Huskies for winning the Ainsworth Golf Invite! Isaac was JV 1st, Zach JV 2nd, Cole JV3rd. Varsity Bryce 3rd, Weston's 6th, Nolan 9th, Mason 10th.

High School will be M-T-W-Th and Junior High will be M-T-Th High School Time Slots 6:15-7:00 / 7:00-7:45 / 7:45-8:30 Junior High Time Slot 8:30-9:15 If you are a Junior High Student and ride with an older sibling please talk to Mr. Bonifas, *Please understand that time slots will be based on seniority first. Here is the link to sign up for a time. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQpv4n7p_RuT_fnQ9cXArZLNUbgexID9pqzFv7i1iCPn6Wfw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The boys and girls were both NVC Track champions!

SCHOOL RECORD! Makenna Schaaf set a new West Holt record (and NVC Conference record) in the 300 Hurdles in a time of 46.46. The record was formerly held by Kris Nelson in a time of 47.38 set in 1987. Congratulations!

Congrats to the WH boys on winning the West Holt Invite today. They played tough in the shortened tournament due to high winds. Medal winners were Bryce Steinkraus 14th, Weston Mathis 10th, Cole Poessnecker 9th, Nolan Hoffman 8th, Nick Hansen 6th.

WH Seniors Attend Supreme Court Cases Thirteen seniors from West Holt traveled to O’Neill Public Schools on Thursday, April 28th to observe the Nebraska State Supreme Court cases. Students from the area were able to listen to two different cases. One was a 2nd degree murder case and the other was about whether or not a business contract was binding or not. Students went through security screenings, listened to the different sides of each case and then were able to ask questions of the 7-judge panel. The judges gave the students advice about how to pursue careers in law. They also answered questions from students about a typical day as a Nebraska Supreme Court Judge, funny things they have witnessed in the courtroom and what they like to do in their spare time. West Holt students who attended: Front Row (L to R): Brittany Beckwith Madeline Rentschler Lana Hooey EmiLee Walnofer Autumn Hoppe Ella Goeke-Schulte Back Row (L to R): Channing Ogden Mason Mitchell Tyler Jelinek Bryce Steinkraus Brody Deseive Weston Mathis

Northeast Community College hosted a college exploration event at their O’Neill campus on Friday, April 28th. It was held to showcase the “Fridays at NECC” program in which students are able to take classes at the campus on Fridays throughout the school year. Students are able to earn college and/or high school credit. Miya Carey attended the event and participated in breakout sessions about veterinary tech. classes, CNA classes, physical therapy assistant classes and pediatric nursing classes. For more information on the program, go to: https://northeast.edu/admissions/early-college.