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Monday morning, the Andrew family were caught wearing their bike helmets on their way to school. As a reward for riding as a family and wearing their helmets, the kids all received a certificate for a free ice cream at Butch’s Deli in Blair from Deputy Bryan Spilinek. Great job Andrews family!

Over 9000 schools nationwide were rated by US News and World Report for the latest best schools report. Fort Calhoun High School was both State and Nationally ranked and is a Bronze Medal Winner for 2016. Four criteria are used in determining these distinctions. They are proficiency on state assessment tests, graduation rates, preparedness of students for college, and how the schools actually serve their students. Fort Calhoun High School received high marks in all areas. Thank you to all our staff, parents, community, and our students for making “The Fort’ the best it can be!

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Congratulations to Montana Cottle and Cole Bradburn for winning The 2016 Pinnacle Bank Outstanding High School Leaders Award. They were recognized at the Luncheon on Friday April 29th. Micah Yost, Vice President of Sightglass was the guest speaker for the event, who talked about the ability these leaders have to leave an impacting influence on the people around them. With this award, the students can get a $1,000 Scholarship if they decide to attend Midland University.

400m Relay-Jordan Schaefer, Hannah Warner, Hanna Lazure, and Skylar Wear, 2nd Place