This week, the members of the FFA Livestock Judging Team kicked off their season by competing at the Ruby Valley Invitational! Go Hornets!
Juniors and seniors attended the annual college fair yesterday afternoon at Carroll College, and they represented Hornet Country very well! They asked great questions and enjoyed exploring their options, both in and out of the state of Montana.
A 4-Day school week discussion will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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A Governance Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Please click the link for more information.
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Come to visit about how we can help our community with the change to a 4-day school week during the 2nd semester.
Noxon has had camera issues, so there will be no NFHS feed this weekend.
Sergeant Trujillo was here for recruiting purposes, but the students and staff enjoyed his pull-up challenge most.
7th grade science was given the opportunity by the NRCS to do a field trip at Newlan Creek Reservoir. They learned about core tree sampling, sampling fish populations, metrics of fish, and biology of the lake.
The Regular September Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024. See the link for more information.
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We have amazing substitutes and volunteers at our school. Thank you for your magic.
Paula Rasmussen, Barb Heggen, Helen Hanson, Lexi Feddes, Mellissa Gabriels, Rhonda O'Day, Karen Collins, Candice Miller, Deb Duvall, Sheryl McGuire, Toni Taylor
Just a reminder, with rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast for the rest of this week, please make sure students have weather appropriate clothing to be outside for recess.
Just when you thought we were done celebrating our employee's, we need to let you know of some we value a great deal.
We have three paraprofessionals working in the district that we couldn't live without.
Holly Gilman works with our Resource room. She helps our students with work in the classroom, in the Resource room and everywhere in between. Her big smile, but firm manner let students know they are cared for and need to follow the rules.
Tom Graham has returned in a new capacity. Mr. Tom our beloved custodian has now become our 2nd/3rd grade helper. He can be seen helping tie shoes, teach reading and help in the lunchroom.
Maxine Britt is assisting at the Attendance Center. She is a willing and able helper to students in grades 1-8.
Thank you for your willingness to take on tough jobs.
The Hornet Volleyball team will head to Manhattan Christan on Friday for JV and Varsity contests.
Football heads on their first road game to the home of the Gardiner Bruins! Saturday, September 14th. Reminder this is an afternoon game. JH Game has been cancelled.
Hornet Volleyball back in action on Thursday at home vs. Shields Valley!
The JV football game scheduled for tonight, has been canceled due to the poor air quality.
HOME SPIRIT THEMES:
Football
Varsity
Sept. 27th Patriotic
Oct. 18th Pink
Oct. 25th Neon/Glow
Junior Varsity
Sept. 9th Black Out
Sept. 23rd Camouflage
Oct. 26th Hawaiian
Volleyball
Varsity
Sept. 6th School Spirit
Sept. 12th Patriotic
Sept. 27th Western
Oct. 3rd Pink
Oct. 26th Black Out
Justin Sanchez is our 7-12 math teacher. He has come to us from the Philippines. He also enjoys basketball and is coaching Junior High Boys Basketball. He has introduced our students to cultural exchanges with schools in the Philippines which has been interesting and engaging to our students.
Marena Stidham is our 1st grade teacher. Marena develops interesting and intriguing lessons for students. She used multimodal techniques to engage the whole brain and child. She is willing to try new curriculum and step up to help colleagues where she can. The hermit crabs are a nice addition to the classroom as well.
Jostens has partnered with the district to provide Hornet Gear. The items are direct shipped to the customer and not to the school. Proceeds will help the activities programs within the district. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1059084/White-Sulphur-Springs-High-School/
