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The POPP Lock-In Was a Blast!

POPP (Pioneers Overcoming Peer Pressure) held our annual lock-in last Friday, November 8th from 5 pm-midnight. 
 
We had 160 High School Students attend this event. They enjoyed activities such as Volleyball, Basketball, and Dodge Ball Tournaments. They also had a variety of board and yard games as well as some video games and movies. 
 
Special Thanks to Connie Scott and our SRO Deputy Byelick for chaperoning all night and to all of the parents and our Army representatives who came in to assist throughout the night.  Through this activity, we gathered over 180 food items and raised over $550 for the Food Pantry and the Jesse Tree programs here in Fort Calhoun. 
 
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Veterans Honored at Fort Calhoun High School 2024

On Monday, November 11th, Fort Calhoun Community Schools honored our Veterans with a Veteran’s Day Ceremony. The event was hosted by our Skills USA students with an introduction by Skills USA President Max Halford and the MC McKenzie LeColst. The High School Band and Choir performed several songs together including “God Bless American” and “Let Freedom Ring.” Plus, the 4th-grade students performed the patriotic song “America the Beautiful”. The keynote speaker was Fort Calhoun Alumni, Clayton Bolen Jr. Addie Benoit finished by playing “Taps” right before the Color Guard retired the colors. Several service members from the Military were in attendance and enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the school kitchen staff and served by the Skills USA students. Thank you to everyone who helped with this event. Once again, Fort Calhoun Schools would like to thank all our Veterans for their service to our country.