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Congratulations to our FCHS students who competed on Friday, January 23, at MCC in the Metro Omaha Trade Invitational(MOTI).  It features dozens of competitive events in skilled trades, technical sciences, and IT, allowing students to demonstrate skills for a chance to advance to the SkillsUSA Nebraska Championships. 

Special recognition for the following medalists:

Gold medal in Digital Cinema Production – Stella Wilmes
Silver medal in Cyber Security –  Jaxon Harrell Bruce
Bronze medal in Powersports – Matt Smith
Bronze medal in Computer Programming – Jason Jensen
Special recognition to our very own Mason Wright, who is a member of MCC’s Career Academy Leadership Team, the group that planned and organized the entire event.

Look for Kid’s Heart Challenge information coming home soon from Mrs. Rutledge!

Preschool registration is open from February 1, 2026, to March 1, 2026. It will open at 12:00 AM on February 1st, and the link to the registration form will not be open until then. Any form submitted before that time will not be accepted. Please see the flyer for more information. If you have any questions, contact the Elementary office at 402-468-5714. 

Preschool Registration Form – Click this link to register on Feb. 1st.

Preschool Registration Flyer

We have 4 mentees who have been patiently waiting for a mentor. For a small commitment of 30 minutes a week, you could make a huge difference for a young male in our community. Be the role model you once needed. TeamMates is calling on more men to make a lasting impact. Click this LINK to apply. Call Teri Zavadil to apply – 402-237-9558

January 25-31, 2026, is School Board Member Week in Nebraska. We would like to take a moment to thank our School Board members, who are locally elected volunteers. We appreciate the time you spend on our school and students. To learn more about our Board, click this LINK.

Congratulations to our local Spelling Bee winners. At the Elementary, we had Collin Sundermeier in 1st place and Claire Heneger as our runner-up. At the Junior High, our winner was Gabby Muse, and our runner-up was Sam Richardson. Wish them luck in the County Spelling Bee hosted by Blair School this year.

Fort Calhoun High School welcomed back 12 graduates on January 9th, 2026, for an alumni panel to speak to current juniors about their post-secondary paths. Topics included the alumni’s current career paths (ranging from college to entering the workforce) and what advice they would give the current juniors.  Juniors 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 that the school has had the past 3 years and plans to continue to have on an annual basis.  If any alumni are interested in being part of the panel in future years, please contact Mr. Wemhoff, Mrs. Hernandez, or Mrs. Krambeck.