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See the images below for all the details of the Gridiron Club Golf Scramble to benefit our Football team. To register, print the form below or scan the code in the flyer.

Registration Form

Gridiron Flyer

 

At Fort Calhoun Jr./Sr. High School students’ well-being is more than a priority — it’s a mission. This year, our Pioneer Empowerment Group for Junior high students, in collaboration with Erika’s Lighthouse, has taken that mission to heart by promoting mental health awareness, kindness, and connection throughout our school community.

Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization focused on mental health education and teen empowerment, helping students understand depression, reduce stigma, and create a culture of openness and support. With their guidance, our Empowerment Group has taken meaningful steps to bring these goals to life right here at Pioneer.

One of our activities we did this year was “Chalking the Walk,” where students took to the sidewalks with colorful messages of encouragement, hope, and positivity. With every “You matter!” and “It’s okay to ask for help” written in vibrant chalk, students helped turn our school’s walkways into a space of support and affirmation.

In another heartwarming initiative, the Empowerment Group prepared and delivered May Baskets for every teacher in the building. These small, thoughtful gifts were a way to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our educators — and to remind them that their efforts truly make a difference.

These activities may seem simple, but their impact has been powerful. Through these moments of kindness and advocacy, the Pioneer Empowerment Group is building a stronger, more compassionate school culture — one chalk drawing and one act of gratitude at a time.

We’re proud of the work our students are doing, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to grow as leaders and advocates for mental health and kindness.

written by Jacque Fischer

Kindergarten Round Up is fast approaching, and we are excited to have your child join us. Round-up will be held on April 25th and May 2nd from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. You should have received a letter in the mail telling you which one of those sessions your child will attend. There will also be a parents’ meeting at 12:20. Before April 25th, please call the school office at 402-468-5714 to verify that your child will attend Kindergarten Round-up or not attend kindergarten at Fort Calhoun next school year. See below for copies of the letters sent home.

Kindergarten Round-up April 25th

Kindergarten Round-up May 2nd

 

On Tuesday, April 8th the Freshmen class joined other Washington County youth to attend the Connect the Dots Day sponsored by UNL Extension and 4-H at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

The students participated in the Connecting the Dots simulation activity, listened to a variety of post-secondary education/training option representatives and employers, and learned more about resumes, identifying and using their transferable skills, and workplace personalities.

Congratulations to our Quiz Bowl team who were Conference Quiz Runners-Up.

Fort Calhoun High School’s Art Teacher, Mr. Paul High Horse, is the Castle & Cathedral Creative District Guest Artist in Residence at the Joslyn Castle through July 2025. Throughout his residency, Mr. High Horse will be working with the staff at the Castle to plan monthly community outreach activities while creating a new body of work to be shown in July at the Joslyn Castle Carriage House. The residency is made possible with support from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. To learn more about the events he is planning to organize, follow this link: Joslyn Castle Events. To learn more about Mr. High Horse and his artwork, visit Paul High Horse.

 

Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners!

1st Place: Pictured below, Lucy Billesbach and Alice Kubicek – Is It the Bat?

2nd Place: Ione Schneider and Justice Carlile – Which Ingredient in Lip Balm is the Most Effective?

3rd Place: Ollie Geiger and Frank Bonacci – Effect of Epoxy on Carbon Fiber Strength 

Nice job Pioneers!

Congratulations to Emma Bowery and Sam Genoways who were recognized by NDE as Distinguished World Language Scholars! They submitted a portfolio of themselves writing and speaking in Spanish 2 months ago, and NDE published the honorees’ list recently. Way to go Pioneers!

 

The JRH HAL class took a field trip to the Kiewit Luminarium on the morning of February 19th. Nine 7th and eight 8th graders made the trip, along with HAL teacher Mr. Hansen and District Technology Director Paul Wilson. The goal of the trip was to engage the students deeper into the science and engineering topics presented at the museum, while also serving as a reward for the work they put in academically. In the coming weeks, the students will prepare presentations based on their favorite exhibit and deliver them to their HAL classmates.

The field trip was a great success and the students really enjoyed their time at the museum!