High School Conference Information

Dear Parent(s)/ Guardian(s):

Parent-Teacher conferences will be held at the Junior/Senior High School building. A copy of your student’s grades will be available for families to pick up upon arrival at the HS. There’s no set schedule at the junior-senior high school level; you’re welcome to come to conferences anytime between 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18th. It’s highly encouraged that only parents and students attend conferences. If siblings tag along, we request that they remain in the hallway during the conference.

Please note, there’s a meal break for teachers from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm.

Senior parents, EducationQuest will be at the High School on Wednesday, February 18th, to assist you and your family with the universal FAFSA. By state law, all seniors must complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA is anticipated to take 10 minutes to complete. If you have not filled out the FAFSA, please consider signing up for a short work session on Wednesday (refer to Mrs. Hernandez’s email sent to students and families). Families may choose to decline to complete the FAFSA. If you wish to decline, please see Mrs. Hernandez to get the form. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Hernandez.

Junior Parents: You should have received the ACT permission form. Your child is required to take the ACT by state law. The test will be at the High School on Thursday, March 26th. Please sign and return the form to the school as soon as possible.

Parent-Teacher Conferences provide an opportunity for parents and students to work with teachers and staff to ensure your child receives the best education we, as a team, can provide. The teachers and I hope that you plan to make conferences a priority. It is only through communication and cooperation that we can assure your student’s success here at the “FORT”. I look forward to seeing you and your student(s) at conferences held on Wednesday, February 18th.

Sincerely,

Dr. Nick Wemhoff

Pioneers At MOTI

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.

Preschool Registration Application to Open February 1st

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

TeamMates Mentors Needed

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

Thank you to our School Board Members

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 Spelling Bee Winners 2026

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.

Alumni Panel 2026

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.