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The fifth graders at Fort Calhoun Elementary wrote letters to thank local police officers as part of Embrace Blue “Thank An Officer Day”. These will be disbursed to officers in the Omaha area next week.

Peering at the wonders inside of the human body was the experience shared by students from Mrs. Young’s  Physiology and Health Occupations classes. Other interested juniors and seniors joined the excursion to downtown Omaha on Friday morning, August 24th.    Preserved and injected with polymers, the human specimens on display provided minute details about contents of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems.  An opportunity to touch a human heart, kidney, liver, and brain was provided.  Truly, we all understand a bit better why our own bodies are actually “A Universe Within.”

Our Kid’s Club students enjoyed getting creative during Drama week. They took a field trip to the Omaha Community Playhouse and performed their puppet show titled “The Dragon Who Ate the Library” for the residents at Autumn Pointe in Fort Calhoun. 

Photos by Ann Klemm

Congrats!

Our 2018 State Track Qualifiers are:

Erica Bruening in the Girls High Jump

Hannah Warner in the Girls 100 Meter Dash, the 200 Meter Dash, and the 400 Meter Dash

Taya Skelton in the 1600 Meter Run, and the 3200 Meter Run

Avery McKennan in the 1600 Meter Run, and the 3200 Meter Run

Zach Marshall in the Boys Triple Jump and the 100 Meter Dash

Jacob Haggar in the Boys 400 Meter Dash

Ben Haggar in the Boys 400 Meter Dash and the 800 Meter Dash

Chandler Bendorf, Ben Haggar, Zachary Marshall, and Jake Haggar for the 1600 Meter Relay

Wish them luck at the State Meet next weekend, May 18th

and 19th.

photo courtesy of Karen Warner

It was a beautiful day for Field Day at Fort Calhoun Elementary on Friday, May 4th. Students enjoyed rotating through the different events such as Three Legged Race, Water Dash, and a Relay Race. The day ended with the traditional tug-a-war with the 6th graders and the teacher. This year, the teachers won!

Congratulations to Abigail Nelson who is this year’s Two Rivers Bank Scholarship winner!

The requirements for the Twin Rivers Scholarship were to plan to attend a four-year college or university, have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and an ACT score of 20 or higher. They were looking for someone who has academic achievement, positive citizenship, and leadership in school and community activities. Abi is planning to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University in the fall with an undecided major.

Avery McKennan – Fort Calhoun – “Grandpa”

Thank you to everyone who helped organized and set up the event.

The Annual Report is ready to view at the following link. https://www.fortcalhounschools.org/about-fccs/publications/

The Omaha Chapter of Brigham Young University Alumni has selected Kimberly Pace, as a 2018 “Golden Apple” Award recipient. This student-nominated award is given annually to teachers who are inspiring, caring and academically demanding. Mattie Finch, who nominated Ms. Pace, said in her essay, “She has given me a new look on school and life…I can’t really express the impact that Ms. Pace has made on me and my fellow classmates.” Thank you Kim, we are lucky to have you here in Fort Calhoun.

Join us –

On Wednesday, April 18^th Fort Calhoun will be hosting a conference art show. Students from Arlington, DC West, Syracuse, Ashland-Greenwood, Raymond Central, Platteview, and Fort Calhoun will be participating in the event. Students will be led through an art activity, and submit artwork into a juried show. The artwork will be on display in the high school auxiliary gym. The show is free, and open to the public from 12:30-3:00. Awards will be presented at 2:45.

Article and photo by Mr. HighHorse