Sparks Invitational January 2-3, 2026
Johnny 1st
Cade 4th
Gage 5th
Max 6th
Johnny 1st
Cade 4th
Gage 5th
Max 6th
Sparks Invitational
Girls Wrestling Results 🤼♀️
🥈 Dusty U – 125 lbs 2nd
🥈 RileyJo G – 110 lbs 2nd
🥈 Tegan – 120 lbs 2nd
Way to go, girls! 💪
Boys Wrestling Results 🤼♂️
🥇 Johnny G – 132 lbs 1st
4️⃣ Cade S – 120 lbs 4th
5️⃣ Gage U – 175 lbs 5th
6️⃣ Max D – 144 lbs 6th
Great job, boys!
Way to compete and represent leopards! 🐆💪
Girls Wrestling Results 🤼♀️
🥈 Dusty U – 125 lbs 2nd
🥈 RileyJo G – 110 lbs 2nd
🥈 Tegan – 120 lbs 2nd
Way to go, girls! 💪
Boys Wrestling Results 🤼♂️
🥇 Johnny G – 132 lbs 1st
4️⃣ Cade S – 120 lbs 4th
5️⃣ Gage U – 175 lbs 5th
6️⃣ Max D – 144 lbs 6th
Great job, boys!
Way to compete and represent leopards! 🐆💪
Wells High School Needs Your Support!
Wells High School is seeking judges for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Regionals on February 10, from 7:45 AM–12:00 PM in Elko.
Judges will receive rubrics ahead of time, making the process clear and straightforward. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand what the future business leaders of our community are accomplishing!
We are also looking for vendors for our Annual Career Fair, which will be held on March 4 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in the Wells High School Gymnasium.
If you are interested in helping with either opportunity, please contact drunnion@ecsdnv.net
for more information.
Thank you for supporting Wells High School students and their future success!
Wells High School is seeking judges for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Regionals on February 10, from 7:45 AM–12:00 PM in Elko.
Judges will receive rubrics ahead of time, making the process clear and straightforward. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand what the future business leaders of our community are accomplishing!
We are also looking for vendors for our Annual Career Fair, which will be held on March 4 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in the Wells High School Gymnasium.
If you are interested in helping with either opportunity, please contact drunnion@ecsdnv.net
for more information.
Thank you for supporting Wells High School students and their future success!
Pictures of Ayden R, Cade S and Brylee H wrestling at the 3rd Annual Salt Flats Scuffle
🤼♂️ 3rd Annual Salt Flats Scuffle Wrestling Tournament
West Wendover
December 19–20
Girls Results
The girls wrestling team had an outstanding showing:
🥇 1st Place – Tegan R (110–120)
🥇 1st Place – RileyJo (94–109)
🥈 2nd Place – Dusty U (122–132)
🏆 1st Place Team Finish with a total score of 76.5
Awesome job, Lady Leopard wrestlers—hard work pays off! 🤼♀️
West Wendover
December 19–20
Girls Results
The girls wrestling team had an outstanding showing:
🥇 1st Place – Tegan R (110–120)
🥇 1st Place – RileyJo (94–109)
🥈 2nd Place – Dusty U (122–132)
🏆 1st Place Team Finish with a total score of 76.5
Awesome job, Lady Leopard wrestlers—hard work pays off! 🤼♀️
🤼♂️ 3rd Annual Salt Flats Scuffle Wrestling Tournament🤼♂️
West Wendover
December 19–20
Team finishing 5th overall with 117.50 points
🥇 Johnny G – 1st Place (131–137)
🥈 Max D – 2nd Place (142–150)
🥈 Gage U – 2nd Place (164–174)
4️⃣ Ayden R – 4th Place (96–109)
5️⃣ Brylee H – 5th Place (109–118)
6️⃣ Camden G – 6th Place (156–164)
6️⃣ CD H – 6th Place (124–133)
6️⃣ Jayden K – 6th Place (118–125)
7️⃣ Cade S – 7th Place (109–118)
8️⃣ Michael A – 8th Place (147–155)
Proud of the hard work and grit shown on the mat! 💪🐾
West Wendover
December 19–20
Team finishing 5th overall with 117.50 points
🥇 Johnny G – 1st Place (131–137)
🥈 Max D – 2nd Place (142–150)
🥈 Gage U – 2nd Place (164–174)
4️⃣ Ayden R – 4th Place (96–109)
5️⃣ Brylee H – 5th Place (109–118)
6️⃣ Camden G – 6th Place (156–164)
6️⃣ CD H – 6th Place (124–133)
6️⃣ Jayden K – 6th Place (118–125)
7️⃣ Cade S – 7th Place (109–118)
8️⃣ Michael A – 8th Place (147–155)
Proud of the hard work and grit shown on the mat! 💪🐾
When is sick too sick for school?
A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-
being and learning. These tips can help you decide when to
keep your child home when they don’t feel well.
attendance works.org/resources
SEND ME TO SCHOOL IF...
• I have a runny nose or just a little cough, but no other symptoms.
• I have NOT had a fever overnight and have NOT taken fever reducing
medicine during that time.
• I have a mild stomach ache.
• I have not thrown up overnight and can drink liquids without throwing up.
• I have a mild rash and no other symptoms.
• I have eye drainage WITHOUT fever, eye pain or eyelid redness.
KEEP ME AT HOME IF...
• I have a temperature higher than 100.4
• I have thrown up two or more times in the past 24 hours.
• My stool is watery and I may not make it to the bathroom in time.
SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF...
• I have a temperature higher than 100.4 AND any of the following:
ear pain, sore throat, rash, stomachache, headache or tooth pain.
• I have stomach pain and fever, I have bloody or black stool, or I am
dehydrated (tired and sleepy, dry mouth) and/or I have not urinated in the
last 8 hours.
• I have a persistent cough or trouble breathing, or have a fever with the
cough.
• I have eye swelling, eye pain or an eye injury.
• I have a rash that has blisters, is draining, is painful, looks like bruises,
and/or I have a fever with the rash.
🍪 Last Call for Cookies! 🍪
Tomorrow, January 8th, is the final day to purchase cookies. Don’t miss out—be sure to place your order before it’s too late!
**PAES Fundraiser Announcement**
PAES is selling COOKIES as a fundraiser to help raise funds for their classroom activities. 🍪
Please contact Rela Shamblin to get you in touch with a student to purchase cookies.
Thank you for your support!
(PAES -Practical Assessment Exploration System, a hands-on curriculum and assessment tool used in schools, especially for students with disabilities, to evaluate their work potential and vocational skills in a simulated work environment, helping them explore careers and develop job readiness.)
Tomorrow, January 8th, is the final day to purchase cookies. Don’t miss out—be sure to place your order before it’s too late!
**PAES Fundraiser Announcement**
PAES is selling COOKIES as a fundraiser to help raise funds for their classroom activities. 🍪
Please contact Rela Shamblin to get you in touch with a student to purchase cookies.
Thank you for your support!
(PAES -Practical Assessment Exploration System, a hands-on curriculum and assessment tool used in schools, especially for students with disabilities, to evaluate their work potential and vocational skills in a simulated work environment, helping them explore careers and develop job readiness.)
🌟 Wells Elementary Dress-Up Day 🌟
Monday, January 12th
Wear your NEON colors for MAPS testing and
✨ “Shine Bright on Every Question!” ✨
Monday, January 12th
Wear your NEON colors for MAPS testing and
✨ “Shine Bright on Every Question!” ✨
Early Out for Winter Break 🎄
Please remember that today is an early out for all Wells Combined School students.
🕜 Student pickup time: 1:45 PM
📅 School will resume on January 6th.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday break!
Please remember that today is an early out for all Wells Combined School students.
🕜 Student pickup time: 1:45 PM
📅 School will resume on January 6th.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday break!
PAES Lab held their “Employee” Christmas party yesterday! 🎄
They enjoyed some fun games and wrapped up the celebration with a festive gift exchange. 🎁
They enjoyed some fun games and wrapped up the celebration with a festive gift exchange. 🎁
Wells FFA members volunteered to help the Wells Resource Center wrap gifts for this year's Angel Tree. Our chapter has been helping with this activity for over a decade and we look forward to next year!
🏀 Bulldog Invitational Recap 🏀
The Wells Varsity Girls Basketball team had a strong weekend at the Bulldog Invitational!
Friday, Dec. 12 – Big win over Coleville High School, 48–26
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Fell to Smith Valley High School, 37–53
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Bounced back with a hard-fought win over Tonopah High School, 35–28
Way to battle all weekend, Lady Leopards! 🐆
Basketball Recap: Wells Triumphs
Basketball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Tonopah Muckers
By Team Reports
Dec 15, 2025, 2:04 am
Wells won the last time they faced Tonopah and things went their way on Saturday too. The Leopards came out on top against the Muckers by a score of 35-28.
Wells' victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Tonopah, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Wells will venture away from home to face off against Pahranagat Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
The Wells Varsity Girls Basketball team had a strong weekend at the Bulldog Invitational!
Friday, Dec. 12 – Big win over Coleville High School, 48–26
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Fell to Smith Valley High School, 37–53
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Bounced back with a hard-fought win over Tonopah High School, 35–28
Way to battle all weekend, Lady Leopards! 🐆
Basketball Recap: Wells Triumphs
Basketball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Tonopah Muckers
By Team Reports
Dec 15, 2025, 2:04 am
Wells won the last time they faced Tonopah and things went their way on Saturday too. The Leopards came out on top against the Muckers by a score of 35-28.
Wells' victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Tonopah, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Wells will venture away from home to face off against Pahranagat Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
A HUGE shout out to all of the classes and clubs that helped by bringing in food for our annual holiday food drive. We collected over 525 pounds of food to help those families in our community this holiday season.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Merry Christmas!
WHS Leadership Class
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Merry Christmas!
WHS Leadership Class
🐾Boys Basketball Update 🐾
On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to Pyramid Lake High School during the Smith Valley Invitational, 37–55.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Leopards dropped two games at the tournament. Wells was defeated by Smith Valley High School, 32–76, and later fell to Virginia City High School by a score of 33–58. 🏀🏀
**Basketball Recap: Wells Takes a Loss**
Basketball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Virginia City Muckers
By Team Reports
Dec 14, 2025, 11:36 am
Wells was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Virginia City Muckers, falling 58-33. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nevada basketball rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Muckers are ranked 11th).
Wells' defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Virginia City, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Wells will take on Pahranagat Valley in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Friday, December 12, 2025, the Varsity Boys Basketball team fell to Pyramid Lake High School during the Smith Valley Invitational, 37–55.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Leopards dropped two games at the tournament. Wells was defeated by Smith Valley High School, 32–76, and later fell to Virginia City High School by a score of 33–58. 🏀🏀
**Basketball Recap: Wells Takes a Loss**
Basketball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Virginia City Muckers
By Team Reports
Dec 14, 2025, 11:36 am
Wells was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Virginia City Muckers, falling 58-33. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nevada basketball rankings (they are ranked 72nd, while the Muckers are ranked 11th).
Wells' defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Virginia City, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Wells will take on Pahranagat Valley in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Wrestling Results
The wrestling team competed at the Cody Louk Tournament in Winnemucca with strong performances:
Johnny G – 2nd place
RileyJo G – 2nd place
Tegan R – 3rd place
Dusty U – 3rd place
Cade S – 6th place
Great job wrestlers—way to represent Wells! 🤼♂️💪
The wrestling team competed at the Cody Louk Tournament in Winnemucca with strong performances:
Johnny G – 2nd place
RileyJo G – 2nd place
Tegan R – 3rd place
Dusty U – 3rd place
Cade S – 6th place
Great job wrestlers—way to represent Wells! 🤼♂️💪
PAES Fundraiser Announcement
PAES is selling cookies as a fundraiser to help raise funds for their classroom activities. 🍪
Please contact Rela Shamblin to get you in touch with a student to purchase cookies.
Thank you for your support!
(PAES -Practical Assessment Exploration System, a hands-on curriculum and assessment tool used in schools, especially for students with disabilities, to evaluate their work potential and vocational skills in a simulated work environment, helping them explore careers and develop job readiness.)
PAES is selling cookies as a fundraiser to help raise funds for their classroom activities. 🍪
Please contact Rela Shamblin to get you in touch with a student to purchase cookies.
Thank you for your support!
(PAES -Practical Assessment Exploration System, a hands-on curriculum and assessment tool used in schools, especially for students with disabilities, to evaluate their work potential and vocational skills in a simulated work environment, helping them explore careers and develop job readiness.)
December 16th Dress-Up Day
🎄 Wells Junior High & High School 🎄
It’s UGLY SWEATER DAY!
Break out your most festive (or funniest) holiday sweater and wear it to school on Tuesday, December 16th. 👕❄️
🎄 Wells Junior High & High School 🎄
It’s UGLY SWEATER DAY!
Break out your most festive (or funniest) holiday sweater and wear it to school on Tuesday, December 16th. 👕❄️
As part of the 2025 Festival of Trees, members of the Wells FFA sold hot chocolate and cookies for community service. All proceeds were donated to the Wells Food Bank to help restock much needed supplies for the holidays. At one point, even Santa also stopped by for a quick picture!
Holiday headgear dress up at WJH/HS
