Wells Elementary School will be SBAC testing (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) from April 13–20.
Please help your student be successful by ensuring they:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive at school on time
We’re proud of all the hard work our students have put in—let’s finish strong!
Kids are growing up surrounded by screens, ads, and messages we never had to think about. Some upcoming webinars will give tips for talking about AI, medication safety, nicotine pouches, and healthy self-image.
March 31: Dr. Michael Robb from Common Sense Media will break down how young people are really using AI. From chatbots to digital companions, you’ll get a clear look at why kids connect with these tools, what risks to watch for, and how to talk about AI in ways that build trust and critical thinking. Bring your questions too, there will be an extended live Q&A.
April 29 & May 6: We’re diving into preventing first-time substance use with a two-part series. In the first session, experts from Partnership to End Addiction and Boston Children's Hospital will walk through what’s sitting in your medicine cabinet and how to talk about it, from cough and cold medicine to Adderall, pain meds, and medications for depression and anxiety. In the second session, Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher from the Stanford REACH Lab will show how to help youth navigate ads, social media, and trends like nicotine pouches while building the skills and trust that help prevent first use.
June 3: Pediatrician Dr. Lauren Hartman will tackle another important piece of growing up today, food, body image, and self-worth. You’ll learn how to support healthy habits, encourage positive self-talk, and model a balanced approach so kids can feel confident in their own bodies.
Webinars free for families and professionals. Spanish captions will be available live during the webinar, and full Spanish translations will be available later that same day. Everyone who registers will also receive the recording.
Elko Daily Free Press
Anthony Mori
March 20, 2026
WELLS — In the first meeting of the season, the Wells softball team gradually asserted its dominance over Carlin.
On Tuesday, the Lady Leopards scored three runs in the first inning, five in the second and walked off early with a seven-run fifth for a 15-0 victory by the mercy rule.
As a team, Wells hit 17-for-27.
Senior Adriana Aguilar led the way with a 3-for-4 day at the dish with two doubles, two RBI and two runs.
Sophomore Jitzel Rivas also posted three knocks and went a perfect 3-for-3, scored three runs and drove in one.
A quarter of Lad Lady Leopards — juniors Khloe DelRio and Aryanna Rodriguez, sophomore Maite Casas and senior Grace Otto — each hit 2-for-3.
Rodriguez legged out a double, scored twice and drove in a run — Casas going for a double and crossing twice.
Delrio scored two runs and drove in one, and Otto posted an RBI and a run.
Senior Andreina Mercado finished 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Without a knock, Dusty Uhlig reached on a hit-by-pitch and scored once.
In the circle, DelRio threw a no-hitter and struck out 10 batters versus two walks in the shutout win.
As a team, Carlin went 0-for-12 at the dish.
Only four Lady Railroaders reached base as seniors Kayona Christensen and Joey Drown each drew first-inning walks and sophomore Alexandria Whigham and junior Jazzmyn Salazar were both hit by pitches in the top of the second.
Drown was handed the loss and allowed 15 runs — 10 earned — on 14 hits with two walks and one punchout across three innings.
Up Next
The Lady Leopards (6-2 overall 4-0 in league) were scheduled to play a 2 p.m. doubleheader on Friday on the road against Smith Valley.
The Lady Railroaders (2-3 overall, 2-1 in league) — who defeated Sierra Sage Academy/Rite of Passage twice by forfeits — were slated to take on the Lady Muckers in a twin bill at noon March 28, in Virginia City.
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Elko Daily Free Press article
Wells Jumps on Carlin
PC: Anthony Mori
Anthony Mori
March 20, 2026
Wells jumps on Carlin
WELLS — The first meeting of the season between the Wells and Carlin baseball teams was a one-sided affair.
On Wednesday, the Leopards ripped off 16 runs in the home half of the first inning and cruised to a 21-1 victory by the mercy rule through 2-1/2 frames.
As a team, Wells hit 11-for-20.
Carlin’s stats indicated the Railroaders batted 2-for-11, while the home books had them at 1-for-11 and reached on an error at second base.
For the Leopards, senior Luis Garcia went a perfect 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI and two runs.
Sophomore Michael Aguilar also finished a clean 2-for-2, scored two runs and drove in one.
In total, four Wells batters — freshman Sabastian Rios, sophomore Landon Hall, junior Christian Salazar and freshman Alex Garcia — each closed 1-for-1.
Rios posted an RBI and crossed once, and Hall and Salazar drove in one run apiece.
Senior Teagan Calton batted 1-for-2 with a double, two RBI and two runs — junior Marcos Uhart hitting 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.
Senior Tristen Zimmerman capped the hits for Wells at 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Without knocks, senior CD Hunt scored three times and drove in one.
Junior Charles Peterson, sophomore Raleigh Groves and junior Luis Martinez scored two runs each.
Freshmen Aivery Cropp and Gavin Martinez, senior Adam Eggleeston and sophomore Dentin Allen crossed once apiece.
In the win, Zimmerman gave up an unearned run on one hit with four strikeouts and no walks over three innings.
For Carlin, senior Dylan Ramirez was 1-for-2 with a double.
Senior Tryston Martinez went 1-for-2 and crossed once for the Railroaders’ only run.
On the mound, senior Sebastian Anthony allowed seven runs on four hits with two free passes and was chased before recording an out.
In relief, junior Holden Nalley gave up 14 runs — 13 earned — on 12 hits with three Ks and two walks across two frames.
The Leopards improved to 7-3 overall and went to 3-0 in league play, while the Railroaders fell to 1-2 on the year and 0-1 in league play of the Division 1A North.
Up Next
On Thursday, Wells (7-4 overall, 3-1 I league) dropped a 9-6 contest to Smith Valley (6-0 overall, 2-0 in league) at Greater Nevada Field, in Reno.
The Leopards were slated to close the two-game set with the Bulldogs at 4 p.m. Friday.
The Railroaders will face Coleville (0-1 in league) in a doubleheader at 10 a.m. Saturday, in Carlin.
Photos credit: Anthony Mori
Wells Elementary staff had some fun hiding 100 pictures of Vice Principal Tina Barger around the school for the 100th day of school! Students had a blast searching high and low, then adding their finds to the counting chart.
They managed to find all 100 (two pictures seem to have mysteriously disappeared!)
Great job to everyone for participating and making it such a fun activity!
Baseball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Carlin Railroaders
By Team Reports
Mar 17, 2026, 8:45pm
There's no place like home for Wells, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over the Carlin Railroaders on Tuesday. The Leopards might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by eight runs or more this season.
Luis Garcia and CD Hunt did most of the damage at the plate: Garcia went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Hunt got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Hunt a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Teagan Calton, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wells kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carlin only managed two.
Wells' victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Carlin, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Baseball Recap: Wells Takes a Loss
Baseball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Smith Valley Bulldogs
By Team Reports
Mar 20, 2026, 12:06 am
After flying high against Carlin on Tuesday, Wells came back down to earth. The Leopards took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smith Valley Bulldogs on Thursday. The matchup marked the Leopards' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Teagan Calton was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Tristen Zimmerman was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Wells' defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 7-4. As for Smith Valley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
All 5 of our wrestlers put in the hard work, showed great determination, and continued to improve each time they stepped on the mat. Their effort and dedication did not go unnoticed!
A big thank you to their coaches for guiding and supporting them throughout the season. Great job, wrestlers! 🧡🖤
🏐 Our intramural volleyball team has competed in several games over the past month and had a great season!
They’ve picked up some wins, taken a few losses, and most importantly—continued to learn and grow with each match. Their hard work and dedication are helping build and strengthen the future of the WHS volleyball program.
Great job, Lady Leopards! 💪🧡🖤
Ken Jensen Invite – Girls Track Results
Virgin Valley High School
Great effort from our Lady Leopards🧡🖤
Highlights:
🥈 Marli – 100/110HH: 18.17 (2nd place)
🥈 Millie – 3200m: 13:28.86 (2nd place) (PR)
🥉 4x800 Relay – 12:29.26 (3rd place) Millie, April, Natalie, Maggie (PR)
Individual Results:
100m
McKinnley 14.94 (PR)
Lupe 16.16
200m
Marli 31.41
Stacia 32.70 (PR)
400m
Brynli 1:18.07 (PR)
Stacia 1:13.44 (PR)
800m
Maggie 2:56.54 (PR)
Natalie 3:13.68
1600m
April 7:36.65 (PR)
Natalie 7:35.92
Maggie 6:39.68
300m Hurdles
Marli 56.21
Bella 1:04.05
Relays
4x100 – Bella, McKinnley, Natalie, Stacia: 1:00.93
4x400 – Marli, Brynli, April, Maggie: 5:11.41 (PR)
Field Events
Shot Put
McKinnley 23' 11" (PR)
Cassidy 18’ 3.5” (PR)
Discus
Stacia 65' 4"
Cassidy 56' 8" (PR)
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon you won’t want to miss!
📅 Sunday, March 22
Wells High School Gymnasium
2:00 PM
Grades 7–12 participating
All ages are welcome to attend!
Come cheer, laugh, and support a great cause!
🎟️ https://sfnd.io/6mvwk
Virgin Valley High School
Boys results
Sprints
100m
Aron – 12.05
Jayden – 13.68
Justice – 14.66
200m
Aron – 24.29 (4th place)
Henry – 27.94
Justice – 30.31
400m
Aron – 53.31 (4th place)
🏃 Distance
800m
Mason – 2:13.50
Jayden – 2:49.53
1600m
Isaac – 4:49.13
Weston – 6:04.08
3200m
Isaac – 10:45.19
Weston – 12:49.34
Field Events
Long Jump
Jayden – 14’ 7.5”
High Jump
Isaac – 5’ 4”
Shot Put
Carson – 33’ 11.5”
Justice – 22’ 8.5”
Discus
Carson – 112’ 2”
Justice – 61’ 5”
Cache – 51’ 11”
Go Leopards 🐆
The Wells Leopards take on the Smith Valley Bulldogs!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Greater Nevada Field – Reno
Free Admission
Come out and support the Leopards as they play at one of Nevada’s premier ballparks! Bring your friends and family and cheer on Wells Baseball.
Go Leopards! 🐆⚾
Wells Elementary School proudly took 27 projects to the STEM Fair this year! Our students did an amazing job representing our school!
🏆 1st Place
Mrs. Brodsho's 4th Grade Class
🥉 3rd Place
CJ T
Max D
Dallas P & Julian C
⭐ Honorable Mention
Mrs. Prado's 3rd Grade Class
Westin M & Abby M
Kade K
🎖 Committee Choice Award
Aaliyah M
Congratulations to all of our students who participated and represented Wells Elementary so well. We are proud of your hard work and curiosity! 💡📚
Congratulations to the cheerleaders for their outstanding academic achievements this year!
🥇 1st – Pahranagat Valley | 3.89 GPA
🥈 2nd – Indian Springs | 3.70 GPA
🥉 3rd – Wells | 3.66 GPA
Great job to all of these student-athletes for representing our school with excellence in the classroom and in activities. Way to go, Wells Leopards! 🐆👏
**The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) and Ingraham Trophies are proud to release the Academic Team Champions for Winter 2026. Congratulations to all schools, especially the overall sport and classification winners! The NIAA Academic Team State Championship celebrates teamwork not only in sports competitions but also in the classroom.
This recognition acknowledges teams in the Association’s sanctioned and recognized sports and identifies an Academic State Champion in each classification based on unweighted grade point averages (GPA) for full varsity teams participating in sanctioned sports.
The NIAA and Ingraham Trophies also recognize varsity student-athletes with a 4.0 unweighted GPA from the previous semester by naming them to the All-State Academic Team. The NIAA and Ingraham Trophies commend all our student-athletes for their dedication and hard work on and off the fields of competition
State Champions:
🏆 Johnny G
🏆 Cade S
🏆 RileyJo G
🏆 Tegan R
Reserve Champion:
🥈 Max D
Other Placers:
🥉 Joanna G – 3rd place
4️⃣ Adika M – 4th place
Also competing in very large and challenging brackets:
• Jackson G
• Cassius M
Great job to all of our wrestlers for representing Wells and competing hard against tough competition! 👏🐆
The Lady Leopards had a great stretch of games!
📅 Friday, March 6
Wells defeated Pyramid Lake 13–1
Wells defeated Pyramid Lake 14–5
📅 Tuesday, March 10
Wells defeated Eureka 15–0
Great job to our Lady Leopards! 🐆💪
Elko County School District families will soon be able to complete annual student registration for the 2026–2027 school year through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Annual registration allows families to review and update important student information, including contact details, emergency contacts, health information, and required district forms. Keeping this information current helps schools communicate effectively with families and plan for the upcoming school year.
The registration window opens Monday, April 13 for all new and returning students, including Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment.
Families are encouraged to complete registration as soon as possible to assist schools with scheduling, staffing, transportation planning, and other preparations for the upcoming school year.
Families who need assistance can:
• Contact their child’s school
• Attend an in-person registration help event at the ECSD Central Office in Elko on Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Access the Parent Portal here:
https://elkonv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/elko.jsp
Additional reminders and instructions will be shared as the registration window approaches.
🏃♂️ Wells High School Track Fundraiser 🏃♀️
We are excited to invite you to support the WHS Track & Field program!
This year’s donations will help us purchase several much-needed items, including:
• A new high jump pit
• Sand for the long jump and triple jump pits
• A new discus net
Your support helps keep our student-athletes safe and gives them the equipment they need to succeed.
Learn more or donate here: successfund.com/2vvg9
Or simply scan the QR code to contribute.
Thank you for supporting Wells Track & Field! 🐾
