Today our sophomores took our school’s first ever Pre-ACT test to help prepare them for their state ACT test they will take their junior year. I was so proud of how hard they worked and how focused they were during their test. Nice work, sophomores!
Hear from some upper elementary students about what they are learning in their weekly guidance classes with our new Mosaic program!
https://spark.adobe.com/video/jcbcmnT3xGb15
Caring tree registration is open until Nov. 19th. If your family could use a little help this holiday season, please take advantage of the Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska caring tree program. See the flyer for details.
Today, 4th Grade participated in a spooky Science activity to create a skeleton hand! We have been learning all about skeletons! Happy Halloween!!
Congratulations to Allegra for being the first Upper Elem. Student to fill her positive reward punch card. Allegra earned a trip to our school's book store and the opportunity to use the principal's chair for the day! Way to SOAR Allegra!
Falcon Nation: The wrestling clothing store is now open. The store closes in two weeks, so make sure you get your orders in.
https://stores.inksoft.com/wilcox-hildreth_wrestling_2021/shop/home
Remember to bring in your veteran story to the Wilcox bldg. library this week.
There is still a few more days to place an order from the basketball team store! The team store will close at 11:59pm on Thursday. Items can be purchased at the following link https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/whbb2122. Due to supply chain issues, expected delivery is 6-8 weeks.
Congratulations to Chase Johnson on being one of 48 students from across the state to become a Believer and Achiever Award winner. Chase will receive his award at halftime of the 6 man state championship game in Kearney on Nov. 19th.
WH Quiz Bowl teams in action
WH Quiz Bowl teams in action
Hosting our 1st Ever Quiz Bowl meet today.
Huge congrats to McKinley Ritner on reaching 1000 career digs and receptions! Great accomplishment!
Remember to bring your photocopy and write up of a veteran you wish to honor to the school library next week. Refer to the Sept. newsletter for more info.
The volleyball team will be playing Lawrence-Nelson in Roseland on Monday, August 25th to begin post season play. Game time is 7:30.
Reminder to 7th-12th grade parents: We will be hosting an informational meeting about a Summer 2022 trip to NYC/DC this evening at 6:00 in Mr. Jordan Glenn's room. If you are unable to attend, you can watch the informational video at the following link beginning at 6:00 PM https://vimeo.com/event/1308650/b3129e5643. If students and/or parents sign up tonight before or at the meeting, you will receive a $300 deduction on the price of the trip. If you're unable to attend and want to sign up now, you can do so at this link https://portal.worldclassrooms.com/signup/Wilcox22. If you have any questions, please contact me via e-mail. I hope to see many of you this evening!
Falcon Nation:
WHPS and Two Rivers Health Department are teaming up and hosting a flu vaccination clinic in our school buildings on Monday, November 1st for staff and students. Information will be sent home with students this week, paperwork needs to be completed and returned to the school offices by Friday, October 29 if you wish that your child participate. Copies can be found on the school website or by following these links:
Informational Letter https://5il.co/10sf1
Vaccine Information https://5il.co/10sf2
Consent Form https://5il.co/10sf0
The Falcon basketball apparel team store is now open!! The store will close at midnight on Thurs. October 28th. We have chosen to go with a different company this time in the hopes that orders will be delivered in a more timely fashion. https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/whbb2122
Research shows that students' ability to get along with others results in better interpersonal relationships. Check out how our students perceive how they get along with each other in this week's Mindful Monday video.
https://spark.adobe.com/video/wVvmebiLxnwCZ
Parents & Family of current 7-8th & 11-12th graders,
Please join us on Thursday, October 21st at 6:00pm in Mr. Jordan Glenn's room for a 25-minute parent informational meeting about a NYC/DC Summer 2022 trip! A tour director will give you all the details about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Washington, D.C. and New York City during the summer of 2022.
If you are unable to join us on Thursday, you can digitally join the meeting, simply by clicking this link: schooltrip.us/Wilcox22. Following the meeting I will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Also, please RSVP for the meeting if you haven't already. Your student will bring home an RSVP slip today. You can either have your student return the slip to one of us, or click here to RSVP digitally: https://forms.gle/y6uMAMu7v77hFPR5A
I have spoken to students in grades 9-10 that did not go with us last summer, and those who are interested in attending are welcome at the meeting as well!
Myself and the 10 students that went last summer had an amazing time in DC, and I know that this trip will be just as exciting! Parents are also welcome (and encouraged!) to come on the trip as well!
If you have any questions between now and Thursday please feel free to contact me via e-mail! Hope to see many of you on Thursday night!