Congratulations to Christopher Lopez for earning an Honorable Mention award from the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics Aviation Art Contest. Christopher will receive his award on Saturday April 5, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard base near the Lincoln Airport – in the Operations building. Numerous military and civilian aircraft are planned to be on display as well as an exciting program for everyone’s enjoyment.
Paul HighHorse’s work featured at KANEKO
Hard work pays off. And this proves true for Paul High Horse. Through continuing his art education, he has enriched his knowledge and found an abstract, mixed media style to communicate his Lakota Nation traditions and values. And, this isn’t going unnoticed. Paul, as well as other Native American artists, has been asked to show his pieces at the Photographers and the Plains Indians exhibit at KANEKO February 7 – April 19.
The opening reception for Photographers and the Plains Indians is Friday, February 7 from 6 – 9pm. This reception is free and open to the public. Exhibit runs February 7 – April 19. Open hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and Saturdays, 1 – 5pm. If your schedule allows, come and support Paul. Hope to see you opening night.
KANEKO is a cultural institution, exploring and encouraging the process of creativity. It is located at 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102.
Click the link to read more about the photography exhibit:
http://thekaneko.org/kaneko-
$134 Donated to Siena/Francis House
Students were given the opportunity to purchase candy canes to give to others from FBLA and Student Council before Christmas. $134 was raised from the candy cane orders and will be donated to the Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter in Omaha.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 2013
Mrs. Leishman’s Voyager Readers performed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever play by Barbara Robinson. Parents, family, friends, Kindergarten- 6th graders, teachers, and support staff were in attendance. This is a fun tradition that has been happening for at least 13 years. This year we collected canned goods for the food pantry.
Over 90 Coats Collected 2013!
Aunna Raye Morford collected over 90 coats, along with hats, gloves and boots for the Salvation Army. The items were collected from the high school and elementary schools during the month of December. Thank you to all who donated! Pictured are Sam Kirby, Aunna Raye Morford, Paige Johnson, Nick Johnson and Caleb Grosse-Rhode helping to count coats.
Goldilocks on Trial
Drama Club will have a community performance of their One-Act Play titled Goldilocks on Trial December 8, at 3pm in the high school gym. There will be a $3.00 admission charge for adults – students and children are free. There will also be light refreshments provided following the performance. Congratulations One-Act cast and crew for receiving runner-up in the Capitol Conference Play competition. In addition, outstanding performance awards went to: Emily Andersen, Julie Hofer, Brianna Namuth, Tim Drowne, Killian Roehr, and Tyler Pace – congratulations!!”
Rube Goldberg project 2013
In Principles of Technology class, students were tasked with creating Rube Goldberg project. Students had to use miscellaneous objects to create five different movements to solve a problem without human inference after the start. The winning group of Adam Polsley and Tristin Howell created eleven steps. Click the following links to see videos of the projects.
https://moodle.fortcalhounschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=6346
https://moodle.fortcalhounschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=6345
Coach Christensen gets a Pie in the Face For a Good Cause 2013
FBLA sponsored a Pie in the Face Contest during Homecoming week to raise money for the March of Dimes. Throughout the week students put money into teacher’s containers and also bought tickets for the opportunity to be the person to give the teacher the pie. The teacher who raised the most money was Mr. Christensen and the student picked to give the pie was Riley Mitchell. Thank you to the teachers who participated and the students who donated money. Fifty dollars will be donated towards the March of Dimes.
Softball Conference Runner-Up 2013
Congratulations to our Softball Team.
They went 2-1 to receive runner up honors for the 2nd year in a row.
They defeated Syracuse 2-1 and Raymond Central 8-4 in 8 innings.
They were defeated by Wahoo 6-8. The Pioneers’ record is now 13-7.
We have a home game tonight vs Johnson County, a home game on Thursday vs Ashland-Greenwood and a triangular at home on Saturday vs Wisner-Pilger and West Point-Beemer.
Above is Fort Calhoun’s team picture from the Capitol Conference Tournament on Saturday, September 28th in Arlington.
Front Row: Sabrina Hernandez, Bailey Baxter, Madie Nelson, Toree Polsley, Carsen Nelson
Back Row: Andrea Seefus, Grace Herold, Kailey Siemonsma, Lauren Nelson, Jordan Coulter, Erin Schulz
Not pictured: Dani Dross, Riley Kister, Head Coach Rich Bernstein and Assistant Coach Allie Schleifer
Super Teachers
“I teach , what’s your super power?” Third and Fourth grade teachers at Fort Calhoun Elementary prepared to get students excited for a new school year. The children were each given a card taped to their desks that read “I LEARN, what is your super power. ” The teachers explained that each of them has the power to learn, to work hard, to be responsible, to be kind. Those are all important powers that they are going to build on this year. Then, each student created their own masks and capes to wear.