2026 NIAA Northern Playoffs results so far: 🥎 ⚾️ Softball annihilated Carlin 15-0 Baseball beat Pyramid Lake 18-3 Both teams will play around 1 pm today. Go Leopards!
Congratulations to Karely for participating in the 1st ever SkillsUSA National Signing Day at Wells High School!
National Signing Day recognizes graduating seniors who are committing to careers in the skilled trades and technical fields — similar to an athletic signing, but focused on workforce and career education opportunities.
Karely proudly signed her letter of intent with Southwestern Oregon Community College to pursue a degree in Criminology. We are proud of her hard work and excited to see all she accomplishes in the future.
Way to go, Karely!
National Signing Day recognizes graduating seniors who are committing to careers in the skilled trades and technical fields — similar to an athletic signing, but focused on workforce and career education opportunities.
Karely proudly signed her letter of intent with Southwestern Oregon Community College to pursue a degree in Criminology. We are proud of her hard work and excited to see all she accomplishes in the future.
Way to go, Karely!




Congratulations to our 2026 Wells High School Prom King Carson B and Queen Karely O!
Wells Combined School is excited about our new lawn mower! Now Ricardo can keep our school grounds looking extra sharp and beautiful for our students, staff, and community. 🧡🖤

Please help us recognize and honor our amazing school nurse, Nurse Manning! She goes above and beyond every single day to care for our students with kindness, compassion, and dedication.
Whether it’s helping students feel better or making sure everyone is safe and healthy, Nurse Manning always puts our kids first. She even took time to “save” an injured worm found on the playground by carefully bandaging it for a very concerned student — a perfect example of the care and heart she shows to everyone and everything around her. 🩺🧡🪱
Thank you, Nurse Manning, for all you do for Wells schools. We appreciate you more than words can say!
Whether it’s helping students feel better or making sure everyone is safe and healthy, Nurse Manning always puts our kids first. She even took time to “save” an injured worm found on the playground by carefully bandaging it for a very concerned student — a perfect example of the care and heart she shows to everyone and everything around her. 🩺🧡🪱
Thank you, Nurse Manning, for all you do for Wells schools. We appreciate you more than words can say!

Come support our 1A Northern League ranked #1 baseball and #1 softball teams as they compete at home in the 1A League Playoffs!
May 8th⚾🥎
🥎 Softball takes on Carlin at 8:00 AM
⚾ Baseball faces Pyramid Lake at 8:00 AM
Go Leopards! We are proud of you and all your hard work this season! 🐆🧡🖤
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online using the QR code.
May 8th⚾🥎
🥎 Softball takes on Carlin at 8:00 AM
⚾ Baseball faces Pyramid Lake at 8:00 AM
Go Leopards! We are proud of you and all your hard work this season! 🐆🧡🖤
🎟️ Tickets must be purchased online using the QR code.





🤠 Come support our Wells High School Rodeo Team at their hometown rodeo May 8–10 at the Wells Rodeo Grounds!
Our student athletes have been working hard all season 🧡🖤
Be sure to grab your raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes while supporting the team.
Good luck to all of our Wells rodeo athletes!
Our student athletes have been working hard all season 🧡🖤
Be sure to grab your raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes while supporting the team.
Good luck to all of our Wells rodeo athletes!


End-of-Year Countdown is ON at Wells Elementary!
We’re in the final stretch of an amazing school year, and there are so many fun activities, events, and important dates coming up! Be sure to check out our End-of-Year Countdown so you don’t miss a thing.
Don’t forget to also review the attached Nat Soo Pah checklist so your students is prepared for the field trip!
Let’s make these last days the best ones yet! 🧡🖤
We’re in the final stretch of an amazing school year, and there are so many fun activities, events, and important dates coming up! Be sure to check out our End-of-Year Countdown so you don’t miss a thing.
Don’t forget to also review the attached Nat Soo Pah checklist so your students is prepared for the field trip!
Let’s make these last days the best ones yet! 🧡🖤


Ag in the Classroom, hosted by the Starr Valley Junior Livestock Club, was a huge success at Wells Elementary School! 🐄🌾
Our students had hands-on experience learning about agriculture—from horses, goats, pigs, and cows to birds, roping, and so much more. It was a fun and educational day that brought learning to life!
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this opportunity possible for our students!
Our students had hands-on experience learning about agriculture—from horses, goats, pigs, and cows to birds, roping, and so much more. It was a fun and educational day that brought learning to life!
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this opportunity possible for our students!








FBLA Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
May 6th
5:30 PM
Wells High School Gym
Come enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and support our FBLA students as they work toward attending Nationals in Texas!
Your support helps make this opportunity possible—hope to see you there!
May 6th
5:30 PM
Wells High School Gym
Come enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and support our FBLA students as they work toward attending Nationals in Texas!
Your support helps make this opportunity possible—hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our own Casey Trindle for receiving the 2026 Outstanding Student Award from Great Basin College! Way to go, Mr. Trindle! 🎉

🦋 From Tiny Crawlers to Painted Ladies: Our Classroom Metamorphosis!
Mrs. Berumen is so excited to share some "fluttering" news from her EL classroom! Over the last few weeks, her students have been moonlighting as amateur entomologists as they explored the incredible life cycle of the butterfly.
It’s been a joy to watch their faces light up every morning as they rush to the observation tank to see what had changed overnight. Here is a look at the journey they took together.
They will be releasing them Thurday afternnon, weather permitting.
Mrs. Berumen is so excited to share some "fluttering" news from her EL classroom! Over the last few weeks, her students have been moonlighting as amateur entomologists as they explored the incredible life cycle of the butterfly.
It’s been a joy to watch their faces light up every morning as they rush to the observation tank to see what had changed overnight. Here is a look at the journey they took together.
They will be releasing them Thurday afternnon, weather permitting.




🌟 Breakfast with the Notables 🌟
Grades: 4th, 5th, and 6th
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13
⏰ Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Location: Wells Elementary School Multipurpose Room
Grades: 4th, 5th, and 6th
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13
⏰ Time: 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Location: Wells Elementary School Multipurpose Room


Thank you for making a difference—Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Chill Drinks will be parked outside the elementary school during teachers’ lunchtime and outside the high school during lunchtime on Tuesday, May 5th from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Students, staff, and community members are all welcome to stop by and purchase a drink in support of our amazing educators!
Chill Drinks will be parked outside the elementary school during teachers’ lunchtime and outside the high school during lunchtime on Tuesday, May 5th from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Students, staff, and community members are all welcome to stop by and purchase a drink in support of our amazing educators!

Are you a parent trying to make sense of the endless vaping and nicotine products advertised at gas stations, convenience stores, smoke shops, online, etc. right now? You are not alone.
The way nicotine is packaged and targeted to consumers including youth is changing. Beyond vapes, products like nicotine pouches are marketed as “clean” and easy to use. They are often framed as a lifestyle or performance boost, frequently amplified by influencers who make the product seem harmless. What's more, they continue to come in appealing flavors, colors and clever modes like "smart vapes," to further entice youth.
We’re hosting a virtual session to break it down clearly and practically: the signs to look for if you are concerned your youth might be vaping or using nicotine and practical strategies to support you and your youth.
Join us Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 pm ET
Hooked in New Ways: What Parents Need to Know About Youth Nicotine Use
https://default.salsalabs.org/Tea9ee9e3-7903-4c1c-9046-be17f3970f85/1036d4a7-a398-4c7b-86d1-79f15e4c5007
This session is especially designed for parents who are newer to these conversations or just beginning to learn what to look for.
We’ll cover:
· What products like nicotine pouches are and how they’re used
· How marketing and social media are shaping what kids see
· Signs to watch for and how these products can show up in daily life
· Simple ways to start conversations and take action
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s changing and how to help protect your child.
Free registration includes access to the recording!
The way nicotine is packaged and targeted to consumers including youth is changing. Beyond vapes, products like nicotine pouches are marketed as “clean” and easy to use. They are often framed as a lifestyle or performance boost, frequently amplified by influencers who make the product seem harmless. What's more, they continue to come in appealing flavors, colors and clever modes like "smart vapes," to further entice youth.
We’re hosting a virtual session to break it down clearly and practically: the signs to look for if you are concerned your youth might be vaping or using nicotine and practical strategies to support you and your youth.
Join us Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 pm ET
Hooked in New Ways: What Parents Need to Know About Youth Nicotine Use
https://default.salsalabs.org/Tea9ee9e3-7903-4c1c-9046-be17f3970f85/1036d4a7-a398-4c7b-86d1-79f15e4c5007
This session is especially designed for parents who are newer to these conversations or just beginning to learn what to look for.
We’ll cover:
· What products like nicotine pouches are and how they’re used
· How marketing and social media are shaping what kids see
· Signs to watch for and how these products can show up in daily life
· Simple ways to start conversations and take action
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s changing and how to help protect your child.
Free registration includes access to the recording!

Family Engagement Night
Wednesday, May 6th | 6:00–7:00 PM
Junior High & High School students and families are invited to attend
In the High School Gymnasium
Join us to learn more about:
Mental Health Services
CTE programs
Clubs and sports
Student registration
Aktive registration and sports physicals
Mandatory Sport Parent/Coach meeting dates
Hope Squad
Immunizations
We hope to see you there!

Wells Varsity Baseball Results ⚾
The Wells Leopards had a strong weekend on the field, coming away undefeated in four games! They are currently ranked 1st in the 1A Northern League with an 11-1 record.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 vs. Virginia City
🟠 Wells 17 – Virginia City 2
🟠 Wells 16 – Virginia City 1
Friday, April 24, 2026 vs. Mineral County
🟠 Wells 7 – Mineral County 4
🟠 Wells 8 – Mineral County 7
The Leopards will compete in the 2026 Class 1A Northern League Baseball Playoffs, hosted in Wells. Game times are to be determined.
Baseball Recap: Wells Triumphs
Baseball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Mineral County Serpents
By Team Reports
Apr 27, 2026, 11:59 am
Wells won the last time they faced Mineral County and things went their way on Friday too. The Leopards came out on top against the Serpents by a score of 7-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Leopards.
Charley Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Luis Garcia was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Gage Uhlig, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Wells' win bumped their record up to 18-8. As for Mineral County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-5.
Wells didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-1 victory against Virginia City on the 25th.
The Wells Leopards had a strong weekend on the field, coming away undefeated in four games! They are currently ranked 1st in the 1A Northern League with an 11-1 record.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 vs. Virginia City
🟠 Wells 17 – Virginia City 2
🟠 Wells 16 – Virginia City 1
Friday, April 24, 2026 vs. Mineral County
🟠 Wells 7 – Mineral County 4
🟠 Wells 8 – Mineral County 7
The Leopards will compete in the 2026 Class 1A Northern League Baseball Playoffs, hosted in Wells. Game times are to be determined.
Baseball Recap: Wells Triumphs
Baseball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Mineral County Serpents
By Team Reports
Apr 27, 2026, 11:59 am
Wells won the last time they faced Mineral County and things went their way on Friday too. The Leopards came out on top against the Serpents by a score of 7-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Leopards.
Charley Peterson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Luis Garcia was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Gage Uhlig, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Wells' win bumped their record up to 18-8. As for Mineral County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-5.
Wells didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-1 victory against Virginia City on the 25th.
Girls Track Results – Monte Andrus Invite | April 25th 🏃♀️🏅
Our girls track team had an outstanding performance at the Monte Andrus Invite, finishing 1st place as a team with a total score of 121.5 points!
Individual Results:
100m Hurdles
Marli – 17.87, 1st Place
400m
RileyJo – 1:01.40, 1st Place (PR)
Marli – 1:09.15
100m
RileyJo – 12.92, 1st Place, 3rd on School Record Board (PR)
Marli – 13.92
McKinnley – 14.64
800m
Natalie – 2:58.52, 5th Place (PR)
Brynli – 3:08.54, 8th Place
300m Intermediate Hurdles
Marli – 56.70, 4th Place
200m
RileyJo – 27.35, 1st Place (PR)
4x100 Relay
McKinnley, Reese, Bella, Alivia – 1:02.66, 4th Place
4x200 Relay
Bella, Reese, Stacia, Brynli – 2:10.45, 3rd Place
1600m
Millie – 6:07.06, 3rd Place
Maggie – 6:27.80, 5th Place
April – 7:15.78
Natalie – 7:30.51
3200m
Millie – 13:13.33, 2nd Place (PR)
Maggie – 13:28.34, 4th Place (PR)
April – 15:07.43, 7th Place (PR)
Natalie – 15:07.82, 8th Place (PR)
Field Events:
Long Jump
RileyJo – 15’10.75”, 4th Place (PR)
High Jump
McKinnley – 4’2”, 2nd Place
Reese – 4’0”, 3rd Place
Pole Vault
Maggie – 7’0”, 2nd Place (PR)
Triple Jump
Bella – 25’10”, 7th Place (PR)
Javelin
Stacia – 69’0”
Alivia – 56’10” (PR)
Cassidy – 40’2”
Shot Put
Stacia – 26’9”, 7th Place
McKinnley – 25’3.5”
Alivia – 24’1”
Brynli – 20’7”
Cassidy – 20’4.5”
Discus
Stacia – 72’5”
Alivia – 69’6”
Cassidy – 46’9.5”
Great job, ladies! Congratulations on bringing home the team championship and all the personal records earned! 🧡🖤
Our girls track team had an outstanding performance at the Monte Andrus Invite, finishing 1st place as a team with a total score of 121.5 points!
Individual Results:
100m Hurdles
Marli – 17.87, 1st Place
400m
RileyJo – 1:01.40, 1st Place (PR)
Marli – 1:09.15
100m
RileyJo – 12.92, 1st Place, 3rd on School Record Board (PR)
Marli – 13.92
McKinnley – 14.64
800m
Natalie – 2:58.52, 5th Place (PR)
Brynli – 3:08.54, 8th Place
300m Intermediate Hurdles
Marli – 56.70, 4th Place
200m
RileyJo – 27.35, 1st Place (PR)
4x100 Relay
McKinnley, Reese, Bella, Alivia – 1:02.66, 4th Place
4x200 Relay
Bella, Reese, Stacia, Brynli – 2:10.45, 3rd Place
1600m
Millie – 6:07.06, 3rd Place
Maggie – 6:27.80, 5th Place
April – 7:15.78
Natalie – 7:30.51
3200m
Millie – 13:13.33, 2nd Place (PR)
Maggie – 13:28.34, 4th Place (PR)
April – 15:07.43, 7th Place (PR)
Natalie – 15:07.82, 8th Place (PR)
Field Events:
Long Jump
RileyJo – 15’10.75”, 4th Place (PR)
High Jump
McKinnley – 4’2”, 2nd Place
Reese – 4’0”, 3rd Place
Pole Vault
Maggie – 7’0”, 2nd Place (PR)
Triple Jump
Bella – 25’10”, 7th Place (PR)
Javelin
Stacia – 69’0”
Alivia – 56’10” (PR)
Cassidy – 40’2”
Shot Put
Stacia – 26’9”, 7th Place
McKinnley – 25’3.5”
Alivia – 24’1”
Brynli – 20’7”
Cassidy – 20’4.5”
Discus
Stacia – 72’5”
Alivia – 69’6”
Cassidy – 46’9.5”
Great job, ladies! Congratulations on bringing home the team championship and all the personal records earned! 🧡🖤




National Honor Society Members 2025-2026 school year
Luis G
Caden C
Andreina M
Joe D
Luis G
Caden C
Andreina M
Joe D
National Honor Society Members
Teagan C
Carson B
Max D
Adam E
Grace O
Karely O
Shelby B
Cameron L
Teagan C
Carson B
Max D
Adam E
Grace O
Karely O
Shelby B
Cameron L
