Thank You to All Who Donated to Our Blood Drive in 2023
Thank you to all who donated blood last year. We collected 29 units of blood and had 30 students signed up to give. Big shout out to Mrs. Lloyd and the MCC students for your hard work with this drive. If you weren’t able to donate that day but would still like to, go to redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive that is convenient for you. Give the Gift of Life!
Alumni Panel Speaks to Upperclassman
Fort Calhoun High School welcomed back 7 graduates on December 15, 2023, for an alumni panel to speak to current juniors and seniors about their post secondary paths. Topics included the alumni’ current career paths (ranging from college and ROTC, to entering the workforce) and what advice they would give the current juniors and seniors. The juniors and seniors received valuable information to help plan for life after high school. The event is just one example of how the school prepares its students for college, career, and life. This alumni panel is an event the school plans to have on an annual basis. So if any alumni are interested in being part of the panel in future years, please contact Mr. Wemhoff, Mrs. Hernandez, or Mrs. Krambeck.
Pictured in the top picture L-R Jacob Haggar, Danielle Howell, Rianna Wells, Taya Skelton, Kaitlin Smith, Courtney Smith, Abigail Russell
Thank You Dollar General
On Friday, December 1 representatives from Dollar General presented the Fort Calhoun Special Education department with a donation in the amount of $2000. The donation was specifically designated for classroom sensory supplies, aimed at enhancing the educational experience for students with disabilities in order to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Pictured Left to Right: Joseph Hunter (Dollar General), Deanna Royuk, Jessica Fleischman, Jackie Beckman, Ashley Dougherty, Tara Mueller, Delaney Bruening, Jill Weyer, Amy Wilson, Jerry Green (Superintendent) and Jesse Schulze (Dollar General). Not pictured Delaney Appel.
FCS Hosted the North Community of Practice for Special Education
On Wednesday, November 15th FCS hosted the North Community of Practice for Special Education presented by ESU #3. The COP included special education teachers and directors from the Arlington, Blair, DC West, and Fort Calhoun school districts. The purpose of the COP was to build the skills and practices of special education staff through networking, collaboration, and exploration of evidence-based practices. This event was a great opportunity for our staff to increase their knowledge of a variety of topics related to special education while building connections with other special education staff in the area. Miranda Adams and Ashley Dougherty were able to showcase the PBIS Program in grades Preschool-6th grade, including our digital program Live School, and the School Store which is run and managed by the Young Adult Program.
PLC Young Adult Program Students Attend VR Job Expo
On Tuesday, November 7th the PLC Young Adult Program students attended the Nebraska VR Job Expo. This event allowed the students the opportunity to try out a variety of job tasks in different career fields such as order filling, restaurant server, retail clerk, car detailer, and hardware specialist. Students also participated in mock interviews, and small group discussions about topics such self-advocacy, workplace accommodations, and work readiness.
You’re Invited to the Little Pioneers Play Group
HS Students Attend Career Fair
A career fair was held in Herman at the Anbe Event Center and included area employers featuring entry-level skilled laborer/technician positions varying from surveying, roofing, car detailing, welding, electrical, and machine operation.
Mrs. Hernandez, the FCHS counselor, took ten pioneer students to the event. Student Westin Buckley said he enjoyed it because it was an opportunity to learn about the businesses and ask them questions.
Students attending included
Seniors – Westin Buckley, Jacob Sundberg, Xander Bender, and John Reeh
Juniors – Wes Short and Fred Altstadt
Sophomores – Mason Wright, Dylan Kruse, Matthew Smith, and Cooper Daude.
Way to Go Ali Dill!
Congratulations to FCHS sophomore Alison (Ali) Dill on being selected to participate in the 2023-24 Youth Leadership Omaha program at Creighton University, YLO class #28! This means that Ali will be joining sophomores from around the Omaha Metro area for career and leadership opportunities throughout this school year.
Art Club Face Painting
