To commemorate the Anniversary of the “Star Spangled Banner,” Students at Fort Calhoun Jr/Sr High School gathered around the flagpole on Monday September 14th to sing the National Anthem. It was written 201 years ago on September 14th 1814.
Fort Calhoun student, Killian Roehr, is a member of the UNMC High School Alliance this year. He joins other students from high schools around Omaha to take college-level classes to prepare for health careers. He had to apply and go through an interview process to be admitted and he is the first Pioneer to be accepted into this competitive program. Killian wants to get an M.D. and become a surgeon or a researcher. He was featured in a UNMC Newsroom article. Great job Killian. Follow this link to read the article. http://www.unmc.edu/news.cfm?match=17497&pk_campaign=email&pk_kwd=The_Alliance_in_Focus_Killian_Roehr
Fort Calhoun Students had a fun Homecoming week which ended with a parade, pep rally and football game. It was a beautiful day with our students and many community members coming out to support our school. Friday evening was a big success with the Skills USA Hog Roast and Football game. Our team played very well with a 41-12 win over Loiusville. Congratulations to our Homecoming Royalty. Queen and King Delaney Bruening, Zane Fickbohm and Prince and Princess Nolyn Appel and Hanna Nieto.
The Fort Calhoun Preschool’s field trip to the Super Bee Orchard has been rescheduled. It will be held on October 1st at 10am and 1:30pm. See Mrs. Royuk for more details.
Congratulations to the Fort Calhoun Cross Country team who ran well at the Arlington meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8th. They had a first place runner is each of the 4 races. Ethan Scott won the JV boy’s race, Colton Folkers won the Varsity boy’s race, Montana Cottle won the JV girl’s race and Taya Skelton won the Varsity girl’s race. This is the first time in recent history that Fort Calhoun had a first place runner in all 4 races. Come out and support the team at our Home meet on September 24th at Fort Atkinson at 4:30 p.m.
The Fort Calhoun Girls set up a bake sale during the Corporate Cycling Challenge on Sunday August 16th. The cyclists were traveling 42 miles round trip, the Fort Calhoun City Park was their half way mark. We offered them a variety of goods from muffins, homemade granola bars, cookies and fruit. They came hungry and helped us triple our sales from last year! We also had several members of the community stop by for a Sunday morning treat.
Due to construction, the south parking lot is not an entrance to the track. Do not drive or walk into the construction area. The gates will be locked at the end of business each day.
To access the track, park in the west lot and walk around the north side of the new building. There is a track entrance just north of the football bleachers.
State Track was held at Burke Stadium Thursday and Friday, May 22-23. State Placers were:
Alex Tietz, 3rd Place, 1600 M Run, Time: 4:32.64
Alex Tietz, 2nd Place, 3200 M Run, Time: 9:45.68
Hanna Lazure, 8th Place, High Jump, Jump: 5′
Full Listing of Class B Boys Results
Full Listing of Class B Girls Results
“A Great Experience” by Maddie Hansen
Click the following link to see a short demonstration. Elementary HAL Robotics Movie
The Salvation Army held the DJ’s Hero Awards Luncheon Tuesday May 5th. The award is given to deserving young people who have overcome adversity to excel academically and in life. The keynote speaker was Liz Murray who tells her life story in which she went from being homeless in high school to studying at Harvard. Congratulations to Samantha Maria Garcia, one of the recipients this year. Sam was be awarded a $10,000 scholarships funded by David and Peggy Sokol. An excerpt from her application essay reads, “Now, I am beginning to understand that no matter what you go through you can get through it and move on with your life. Winning this award will enable me to pursue my dream to help others overcome their own obstacles.”
