Congratulations to Abigail Nelson

Congratulations to Abigail Nelson who is this year’s Two Rivers Bank Scholarship winner!

The requirements for the Twin Rivers Scholarship were to plan to attend a four-year college or university, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and an ACT score of 20 or higher. They were looking for someone who has academic achievement, positive citizenship, and leadership in school and community activities. Abi is planning to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University in the fall with an undecided major.

 

Congratulations to the Art Show Winners

On Wednesday, April 18th Fort Calhoun hosted the conference art show. Students from Arlington, DC West, Syracuse, Ashland-Greenwood, Raymond Central, Platteview, and Fort Calhoun participated in the event. Students were led through an art activity and submitted artwork into a juried show. 
 
Congratulations to all of the winners.

Outstanding Artist Awards

Cicely Pickel – Raymond Central

Hannah Grell – Platteview

Avery McKennan – Fort Calhoun

Alex Poore – DC West

Jordan Smith – Ashland-Greenwood

Allison Peyton – Arlington

Kirsten Schutz – Syracuse

Student’s Choice Award

Allison Peyton – Arlington

Peoples’ Choice Award 

Avery McKennan – Fort Calhoun

Best of Show Honorable Mentions

Micah Judds – Ashland-Greenwood – “Surface Tension”

Jordan Smith – Ashland-Greenwood – “A Hidden Treasure”

Best of Show

Avery McKennan – Fort Calhoun – “Grandpa”

Thank you to everyone who helped organized and set up the event.

 

 

Congratulations to Fort Calhoun Teacher, Kim Pace

The Omaha Chapter of Brigham Young University Alumni has selected Kimberly Pace, as a 2018 “Golden Apple” Award recipient. This student-nominated award is given annually to teachers who are inspiring, caring and academically demanding. Mattie Finch, who nominated Ms. Pace, said in her essay, “She has given me a new look on school and life…I can’t really express the impact that Ms. Pace has made on me and my fellow classmates.” Thank you Kim, we are lucky to have you here in Fort Calhoun.

 

Conference Art Show

Join us –

On Wednesday, April 18th Fort Calhoun will be hosting a conference art show. Students from Arlington, DC West, Syracuse, Ashland-Greenwood, Raymond Central, Platteview, and Fort Calhoun will be participating in the event. Students will be led through an art activity, and submit artwork into a juried show. The artwork will be on display in the high school auxiliary gym. The show is free, and open to the public from 12:30-3:00. Awards will be presented at 2:45.

Article and photo by Mr. HighHorse

Fort Calhoun Students Visit Autumn Pointe

“Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.”

The Freshman homeroom class continues its service to other with our 4th visit to Autumn Pointe this year. This was the first meet up in a while and the pen pals had lots to talk about. We look forward to one more visit before the end of the year to wrap up our great experience.

Words and pictures by Carole-Anne Crump

Local Students Headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.

Local Students Headed to American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.
 
Zoe Fickbohm and Megan Rupp of Fort Calhoun have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State. Fickbohm and Rupp were selected based on their personal interview. They will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity designed to instruct tomorrow’s leaders in the privileges and duties of responsible citizenship. 
 
Delegates receive special instruction in parliamentary procedure and organize themselves into two mythical political parties. They then campaign, hold rallies, debate and ultimately vote to elect city, county and state officials. Once elected to office, delegates are sworn in and perform their prescribed duties. Citizens not elected to office are given appointments and visit the offices of their elected or appointed counterparts in actual state, county, and city government. 
 
Two outstanding citizens, known as “senators,” are selected at each of the 50 Girls State sessions held across the country to represent their state at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation held in Washington D.C. in July. 
 
Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest patriotic women’s service organization. With a membership of nearly 850,000, local Auxiliary units have a strong presence in more than 9,500 communities nationwide. The Auxiliary’s mission to serve veterans, their families and their communities is carried out through its hundreds of outreach programs delivered by its members, volunteers, and National Headquarters.
 

Art Students Enjoy Exhibition at Kaneko

A group of 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students took a field trip to take in some art. Students observed the Scholastic State Art Exhibition currently on display at the Omaha Public Schools Teacher Administration Center building. The Scholastic State Art Exhibition is comprised of artwork from students all across the state of Nebraska. The group also made a stop at Kaneko in downtown Omaha to view the exhibition Light. The exhibition consisted of visual, educational, and interactive elements. 

 

Article and pictures by Carole-anne Crump

 

Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

Fort Calhoun Elementary had a blast celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The theme this year was “kindness.” The week included some fun annual activities like dress up days, guest readers and door decorations. However, we also included some new activities like the kindness chain and kindness jar which both encouraged students to be mindful of all the kind acts they are doing every day. They also participated in making a kindness rock during their craft time. The assembly is always a fun way to end the week and this year’s event was no exception because it ended with a silly string fight. So Fun!​

“A person’s a person no matter how small.”