Hoodies For Hope Collection Drive

This is our chance to help those experiencing homelessness in Omaha. The hoodies gathered will be donated to support the Salvation Army’s Winter Night Watch mobile unit that hands out warm food and clothing to the homeless on the streets of Omaha in the winter. 

The drive runs until October 30th and we will have a collection barrel available beginning this Friday outside the HS counseling office. 
Please donate new or gently used hoodies, zip-up sweatshirts, or jackets. 
 
We will also have collection points at the following FCHS activities
* Junior High Volleyball vs Brownell Talbot – October 15th
* Football vs Wahoo – October 18th
* Volleyball vs Conestoga – October 22nd
* Parent Teacher Conferences at the HS – October 23 & 24
maybe the elementary too – TBD
* Football vs DC West – October 25th
 
See the image below for the details. You can also make a donation at hoodiesforhope.org  And spread the word!

Correction to School Board Meeting Date

There was a misprint in the Enterprise Publishing notice regarding our upcoming School Board Meeting.  The regular monthly meeting of the Fort Calhoun Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 14th at 7:00 at the Fort Calhoun High School Library.

Shatter the Stigma Don’t Suffer in Silence

On September 18, Fort Calhoun Jr./Sr. High Students attended an assembly regarding the stigma of Mental Health and how we do not have to suffer in silence.  Coach Mark Potter, spoke about his bout with depression, during the height of his basketball coaching career. His speech was profound and moving. He inspired our students while providing HOPE for recovery. His wife, Nanette, also shared the often-forgotten perspective of the family’s side of the story. Having Coach Potter and his wife speak to our students was an experience they will truly remember. Follow this link to learn more about Mark Potter D2UP

Congratulations to Senior Anna Taylor

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA), located in Kearney, is wrapping up a $31.5 million renovation, restoration, and expansion and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. The MONA’s Department of Learning and Engagement curated an art project to create a unique map of Nebraska. The map is intended to capture Nebraska’s diverse artistic spirit. The MONA reached out to 93 schools in the state, one from each county, and each school was asked to design original artwork to represent their county. Fort Calhoun Community Schools was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to participate in the project. Senior art student, Anna Taylor, was asked to create the design for our school district. Over the summer Anna earned the title of Washington County Fair Rodeo Queen. She participates in softball, basketball, and track and is also a member of the cheer squad. Anna is hoping to play softball at the collegiate level, and is planning to pursue a career in dentistry. She is an outstanding representative of the Fort Calhoun Community Schools, and Washington County. Here is what Anna had to say about her design:

“For my Washington County artwork, I wanted to evenly represent each of the three main towns in the county. I started by including the logos of all three schools, Blair, Fort Calhoun, and Arlington. I thought there should be one landmark from each town as well. For Fort Calhoun, I added the Fort Atkinson Historical Site; for Blair, I drew the Washington County Courthouse; and for Arlington, I drew the Washington County Fair arch. My favorite medium to work with is colored pencils, which I used to create this colorful piece of art. “

The collaborative map of Nebraska will be on display in the Postmaster Interactive Gallery. For more information on the MONA, and all the wonderful classes and programs they offer, please visit https://mona.unk.edu/mona/.

Athletic Event Policy

July 2024

Pioneer Families,

Fort Calhoun High School athletic programs would like to invite you and your child(ren) to join us at home events this year. We have upwards of 40 home varsity events in which we want to fill the stands and have a great crowd on hand to cheer on our athletic teams. Our programs have already begun practices and are working hard to prepare themselves for the upcoming seasons.

I would like to remind you that if you bring your child to a game, you are responsible for where they are during the event. At any event in the building, children should not be left unsupervised at any point and are not allowed in the academic area of the school, auxiliary gym, or roaming outside of the school building. At football games, they are not to roam in front of (west side) of the school or on the northeast hillside area. They are to stay on the backside (east) area inside the fences or in the stands with you. If your child is caught in any of the aforementioned areas, you may receive a call from the administration to discuss this further.

Additionally, if your child chooses to leave the football game early, they must leave through the south gate (by the concession stand) and will not be allowed to reenter the facility.

We will be offering passes this year as we have done in the past. The prices for all passes are listed here:

         Student (K-12) = $50

         1 Adult = $70

         Family Pass (Includes all immediate family only) = $150

               * Children are included under the family pass until they graduate from college*

You may purchase a pass for yourself, your child, or your family in the high school office, at any home event, or at the Fall Sports Kickoff on Friday, August 23rd. At the Fall Sports Kickoff, we’ll have our football scrimmage and introduce all of our fall sports teams, as well as cheerleaders and dance teams.

If you’re looking for information on how to find out when events are scheduled, go to our school’s website, www.ftcpioneers.org, and look under the calendar link.

I look forward to seeing you and your family at events this year. We are excited to start the sports season, and hopefully, you will be there to help cheer us on. As always, GO PIONEERS!

Jamie Schleifer

Athletic Director

Fort Calhoun Community Schools