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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/.
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
Please consider becoming a Mentor for the Fort Calhoun Chapter. Male Mentors are especially needed right now. Go to Teammates.org and fill out an application.
The Mission of TeamMates is to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential through mentoring. Established in 1991 by Tom and Nancy Osborne, TeamMates was formed in an effort to provide support and encouragement to all school-aged youth. The goal is to see young people graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education. TeamMates has touched the lives of thousands of youth and mentors across the Midwest. Right now, more than 10,200 matches are meeting in schools across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Wyoming, and South Dakota.
The impact of the TeamMates match on the mentee and mentor is profound.
Percentages for our Fort Calhoun Chapter:
54% of mentees showed improved academic achievement after being matched with their mentor.
85% of mentors report they feel more hopeful after meeting with their mentee.
98% of mentees say they trust their mentor.
More than 95% of mentees report that they are happy when they meet with their mentor, that their mentor talks to them about what they do well, they feel important when they are with their mentor and that they trust their mentor.
Attendance amongst mentees has improved by 67%
Reported Behavioral Problems with mentees has dropped 90%
TeamMates has been recognized as a “Best Practice” mentoring organization which means the structure, policy and procedures are in place for a safe and consistent program. TeamMates adheres to the Elements of Effective Practice which were developed by the National Mentoring Partnership as the national standards for running a quality mentoring program.
The National Mentoring Partnership reports 1 in 3 children will go through life without a mentor. TeamMates believes all children, no matter their life experience, can benefit from a relationship with a safe, caring adult. You don’t have to be an expert. You just have to be there.
It truly is a rewarding experience for both mentor and mentee. “I don’t do this for the accolades, but when my mentee says ‘thank you’ or ‘good to see you’, it touches me to my core,” Mentor Teri Zavadil said.
The Fort Calhoun Chapter currently has 29 matches and our goal is 45. There are children waiting to be matched within our school district, so mentors are in high demand right now. You need to meet with your mentee once a week during the school year for 20 minutes to an hour depending on their schedule. You have to be at least 18 years old and you will need to pass a background check.
Please consider becoming a Mentor for the Fort Calhoun Chapter. Go to Teammates.org and fill out an application.
If you have any questions, please call 877-531-8326 to speak to a member of the Teammates Team or 402-237-9558 to talk to the Fort Calhoun Coordinator, Teri.
Thank you!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
