A special thank you to everyone who participated in raising money for the March of Dimes Foundation. Your donations will help babies, parents, and families! As a school we raised a grand total of $565.00 that was donated. AWESOME!! The fourth grade took the lead with $230.67, Congratulations! Second place was the 2nd Grade class at $148.32, and coming in third was the Kindergarten. Continuing down the line 4th place-1st grade, 5th place-Freshmen, 6th place-Sophomores, 7th place-3rd grade, 8th place-Juniors, and 9th place-Seniors
UPDATE-March of Dimes Leaderboard
Thank you to all who have donated to the March of Dimes. Your donations will soon be changing the lives of babies, mothers, and families around the world! Here is the current leaderboard as of Wednesday, February 21st:
LEADERBOARD
1st Place-2nd Grade @ $142.45
2nd Place-4th Grade @ $101.12
3rd Place-Kindergarten @ $63.79
4th Place-Sophomores @ $21.69
5th Place-1st Grade @ $15.57
6th Place-Freshmen @ $12.32
7th Place-Juniors @ $8.48
8th Place-3rd Grade @ $7.57
9th Place-Seniors @ $0.00
FBLA March of Dimes Fundraiser Current LEADERBOARD
Here are the current standings on the Leaderboard for the classes who have collected the most money for The March of Dimes! Thank you all so much for giving back to such a worthy cause!
LEADERBOARD
1st Place-2nd Grade @ $84.41
2nd Place-4th Grade @ $61.37
3rd Place-Kindergarten @ $36.97
4th Place-1st Grade @ $15.57
5th Place-Juniors @ $4.13
6th Place-3rd Grade @ $4.00
7th Place-Sophomores @ $2.52
8th Place-Freshmen @ 0.95
9th Place-Seniors
FFA Events 2017
Our Ag Communications team placed 1st at our district contest. They will be competing at the State FFA convention in April. The team consists of a news writer (Skye K.), video production (Garrett O.), Opinion Writer (Kathryn P.), and Web designer (Carlie R.). Students attend a mock “news conference” and create their line of communication after attending. 
The FFA chapter had 15 students compete at the District CDE in Livestock evaluation. Students evaluate cattle, sheep, goats and hogs for desirable traits and place the animals accordingly.
Lilian P. sang in the National FFA Chorus. She was among only 85 other members who qualified. While at the Convention she sang at multiple sessions, concerts and other FFA events. 
Ten students attended National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN. Students attended sessions, leadership workshops, career development workshops, watched finals in different LSEs, and attended a huge career fair where they could speak with different companies and schools in the ag industry. We also toured the Indianapolis Speedway where the students got to “kiss the bricks”.
Two teams competed in Ag Biotechnology at our District CDEs. One team placed 3rd and the other placed 8th. Teams include Aaron J., Jacob W., Claire V. team two included Bronson H., Bryane L., and Skylar M.
Senior FFA members served a Harvest Meal at Scoulars in holdrege. We also dropped of meals in Ragan, Hildreth and Wilcox. Members include Carlie R., Garrett O., Kathryn P., and Lantz G..Junior Class We Stand T-shirts
If you have not been asked or are interested in ordering a “We Stand” T-shirt for the junior class fundraiser now is the chance! This is a great way to show people we are proud to be Americans and that we honor our country and flag! This first order is due to the school by November 30th. and the orders will arrive by December 15th. There might be a chance for a second order, but if you are interested go ahead and turn the form in to the office with attention Junior Class Sponsors or return to a Junior class member or Sponsor. I am attaching the form below if you have not seen it! Money must be paid in advance.
FBLA September/October Newsletter
Wilcox-Hildreth at Minden Bandfest
The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcon Marching Band performs at the Minden Bandfest on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The band earned a superior rating. Congratulations!!!!!
FBLA to the Pumpkin Patch
On September 23rd the Wilcox-Hildreth FBLA members enjoyed an outing to Country Harvest Pumpkin Patch in Glenvil, NE. This was a fun bonding outing for Members. Everyone enjoyed the corn maze, obstacle course, moon bounce, hill slides, zip lines, homemade ice cream and much more! On the way home we even stopped at the Nielsen’s Kid U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and picked our own pumpkins.
Wilcox Fall Festival
Cooler temperatures and windy conditions greeted the Wilcox-Hildreth Marching Falcons at the Wilcox Fall Festival Parade on September 16, 2017. Becca S.B. serves as the drum major for the group. The band performed four selections for an appreciative audience.
Beginning of the Year Volleyball Recap
The Wilcox-Hildreth Volleyball girls started their season with a trip to Elwood for the Elwood triangular playing SEM and Elwood. As September rolled in the girls played at Riverside and had a home triangular paying both Alma and Northern Valley. With a few tough losses to start the season we wish the volleyball team good luck tonight in Overton as they take on Overton and Elm Creek!