Thank you to all who donated blood last year. We collected 29 units of blood and had 30 students signed up to give. Big shout out to Mrs. Lloyd and the MCC students for your hard work with this drive. If you weren’t able to donate that day but would still like to, go to redcrossblood.org to find a blood drive that is convenient for you. Give the Gift of Life!
PLC Young Adult Program Students Attend VR Job Expo
On Tuesday, November 7th the PLC Young Adult Program students attended the Nebraska VR Job Expo. This event allowed the students the opportunity to try out a variety of job tasks in different career fields such as order filling, restaurant server, retail clerk, car detailer, and hardware specialist. Students also participated in mock interviews, and small group discussions about topics such self-advocacy, workplace accommodations, and work readiness.
HS Students Attend Career Fair 2023
A career fair was held in Herman at the Anbe Event Center and included area employers featuring entry-level skilled laborer/technician positions varying from surveying, roofing, car detailing, welding, electrical, and machine operation.
Mrs. Hernandez, the FCHS counselor, took ten pioneer students to the event. Student Westin Buckley said he enjoyed it because it was an opportunity to learn about the businesses and ask them questions.
Students attending included
Seniors – Westin Buckley, Jacob Sundberg, Xander Bender, and John Reeh
Juniors – Wes Short and Fred Altstadt
Sophomores – Mason Wright, Dylan Kruse, Matthew Smith, and Cooper Daude.
Way to Go Ali Dill!

Congratulations to FCHS sophomore Alison (Ali) Dill on being selected to participate in the 2023-24 Youth Leadership Omaha program at Creighton University, YLO class #28! This means that Ali will be joining sophomores from around the Omaha Metro area for career and leadership opportunities throughout this school year.
Shadow is Back
Therapy dogs are trained to work with students in schools to promote social-emotional wellness, communication and interpersonal skills, and increase academic motivation and performance. Sarah Eades Hamilton is the part-time ESU #3 mental health therapist who serves FCCS students. Sarah and her four-legged partner, Shadow the Labradoodle, operate as a certified therapy dog team in the provision of services for students. Sarah’s and Shadow’s time will be dedicated to targeted groups of students, and these specific students’ families will be notified. There will be a sign posted to communicate whenever Shadow is in the building. Parents who have any concerns with their student(s) coming into contact with Shadow the therapy dog should contact the office.
Games on the Green 2023
Fort Calhoun Unified Athletes had the pleasure of attending Bennington’s Games on the Green on September 14th. Students from Fort Calhoun and surrounding areas came together to play games and get to know one another. Athletes played a variety of games and ended with a big game of freeze tag on the football field. Our students had so much fun! Thank you Bennington for hosting this event.
Cheer Camp 2023
The deadline for Cheer Camp registration has been extended to Monday, September 11th. See the registration form HERE.
Keeping Children Smart Safe and Private in Today’s Digital World

Do you want to know how to keep your child(ren)/student(s) smart, safe, and private in today’s 24/7 digital world, or need support providing boundaries for technology or digital-based activities?
Join Smart Gen Society by attending a FREE virtual presentation for all parents and caregivers. From early access to technology and increasing digital-based anxieties, we’ll inform you of the long-term impacts of our digital choices and help you set healthy boundaries towards screen time limitations and account restrictions. Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare is pleased to announce in partnership with Smart Gen Society, we are offering engaging workshops on how to keep your child(ren)/student(s) smart, safe, and private in today’s 24/7 digital world. These workshops are offered 100% free.
The registration links can be found below:
- Parenting the Smart Gen Presentation, Monday, August 21 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
- Parenting the Smart Gen Presentation, Friday, August 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. via Zoom
Spanish Club Visits Europe Summer 2023
Spanish teacher Anita Saalfeld led a trip to Spain and France from June 6-15 with Fort Calhoun students and graduates Luke Gustafson, Avery McKennan, John McKennan, Riley McKennan, Morgan Shaner, Anna Taylor, and Kaylee Taylor. The tour included various sites around Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris, with short visits to Toledo and Zaragoza. Some of the sites the group visited included the Spanish royal palace, cathedrals in Toledo, Zaragoza, Barcelona, and Paris, Parque del Retiro in Madrid, Parc Guell in Barcelona, and the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Students were able to see original art and architecture by artists such as Goya, el Greco, Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Gaudí, as well as many other important cultural and historical landmarks. For those interested in more information about this trip or our trip to the Galápagos Islands in 2025, please visit www.fortcalhountravels.com. The trips are open to Fort Calhoun students who will have completed grades 9-12 at the time of the trip, as well as Fort Calhoun graduates 23 and under. These trips are independent student educational opportunities and are not affiliated with Fort Calhoun Community Schools.