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Congrats Ely and Lance Olberding

Congratulations to Fort Calhoun Wrestlers Ely and Lance Olberding who competed in the State Wrestling Meet last weekend at the CHI Health Center. Lance (113 lbs) ended his season with a 7th place finish and Ely (106lbs) is Class C State Champion. Their hard work paid off! Congrats!

  • Ely-L and Lance-R after Ely’s win. Photo by Erika Donahoe
  • Ely at the end of his meet. Photo by Grant Egger, Enterprise Publishing
  • Ely with his coaches Drew and Jake Welchert. Photo by Grant Egger, Enterprise Publishing
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PLC Fun

The PLC Transition students have been busy learning skills that will help them be successful in the workforce. Some of the activities include leading weekly activities with Autumn Pointe residents, volunteering at Pioneer Friends, and learning to make healthy recipes and kitchen shortcuts. 

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Wesleyan University Honor Band

Please congratulate the following who auditioned and were selected for the Wesleyan University Honor Band Festival held February 13th – 15th.


Savannah Lukasiewicz

Nate Bonacci

Austin Altstadt

Ryan Swierczek

Ryan Clausen

Austin Altstadt, Nate Bonacci, Savannah Lukasiewicz, Ryan Clausen and Ryan Swierczek. Photo by Kim Lukasiewicz
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Mrs. Schleifer has the Classroom of the Week

Mrs. Schleifer’s Fourth Grade class was the classroom of the week for Enterprise Publishing. Read more about their project below.

“In our classroom, we focus on having a growth mindset and the importance of gratitude. A large component of a growth mindset is focusing on the positive side of things and reminding ourselves what we’re capable of. The class read the book “Best Part of Me” and loved seeing how other students across the country take pride in themselves. The spirit of the book gave the kids excitement in identifying things they are proud of. Through brainstorming, note taking, writing and editing the students published what they are most proud of about themselves. We can all use a reminder from time to time about what is truly great about ourselves and to celebrate those things! This project has given our class energy and excitement to finish the rest of the school year on a high note!” – Allie Schleifer

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Congrats to our Spelling Bee Winners 2020

Wish them luck at the County Spelling Bee on February 12th which will be held in Fort Calhoun.

  • JRH Winner R-Frances Holmstedt and Runner up L-Adrianna Hernandez
  • JRH Participants
  • Elemementary Winner L-Aiden Tinkham and Runner up R-Taylor Douchey
  • Elementary Participants
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100 Days of Learning Fun 2020

Fort Calhoun Elementary celebrated the 100th day on Jan 24th! We had fun with STEM building stations with 100 different objects including plastic cups, popsicle sticks, legos, pipe cleaners, and linking cubes! We made a 100-day snack made 100-day t-shirts. We are 100 days brighter here at Fort Calhoun!

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2020 Art After School

They are at it again! Ten 5th & 6th-grade students have been hard at work making masks from paper mache during the after school art program. The students were able to mold the masks with paper mache, then create their own design for the mask, and finally, use acrylic paint to make their pieces come to life. 
Starting in February, the second session for 3rd and 4th-grade students will begin. Mr. High-horse and Mrs. Rutledge will have new and exciting projects to work on. There are a couple more spots available if anyone is still interested!

Follow this link for more information. https://www.fortcalhounschools.org/community-organizations/pioneers-for-education-pfe/events/