🏆 Winter 2025-2026 Academic Team Champions – 1A Winter Spirit
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
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
We need to apologize for missing Quincy...Wells Junior Wrestler Quincy B also competed at State in a huge and very competitive bracket! Way to go Quincy!!
Wells Junior Wrestling had a strong showing at the USA Nevada State Championships!
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! 👏🐆
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! 👏🐆
Wells Lady Leopards Softball Update 🥎
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! 🐆💪
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! 🐆💪
Annual Student Registration Opens April 13
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.
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! 🐾
1A East Basketball All League Honors
Attention 7th Grade Parents:
Scoliosis screenings for all 7th grade students will take place on Tuesday, March 24 during PE class. A screening form will be sent home with your child prior to the screening.
If you have any questions or concerns about the screening, please contact Nurse Manning at 775-752-3837.
Thank you for your attention and support in keeping our students healthy!
Scoliosis screenings for all 7th grade students will take place on Tuesday, March 24 during PE class. A screening form will be sent home with your child prior to the screening.
If you have any questions or concerns about the screening, please contact Nurse Manning at 775-752-3837.
Thank you for your attention and support in keeping our students healthy!
🏃♂️ Wells Boys Track Meet Results 🏃♂️
Sprint Highlights:
100m: Aron – 12.37 (8th) | Justice – 14.91
200m: Aron – 24.52 (7th) | Justice – 29.78
400m: Mason – 53.20 1st | Aron – 55.90 (4th)
Middle Distance:
800m: Mason – 2:16.11 (3rd) | Isaac – 2:16.82 (4th) | Jayden – 2:41.09
1600m: Isaac – 5:05.19 (3rd)
3200m: Isaac – 11:12.32 1st | Weston – 13:25.32 (4th)
Relays:
4x400m: Isaac, Mason, Jayden, Henry – 4:17.36 2nd
Field Events:
Long Jump: Jayden – 14' 4"
High Jump: Marcos – 5' 10" (2nd)
Discus: Justice – 57' 0.75" | Cache – 54' 10" | Carson – 101' 1.25" (5th)
Triple Jump: Marcos – 33' 6.5" (3rd)
💥 Great job, Leopards! 💥
Sprint Highlights:
100m: Aron – 12.37 (8th) | Justice – 14.91
200m: Aron – 24.52 (7th) | Justice – 29.78
400m: Mason – 53.20 1st | Aron – 55.90 (4th)
Middle Distance:
800m: Mason – 2:16.11 (3rd) | Isaac – 2:16.82 (4th) | Jayden – 2:41.09
1600m: Isaac – 5:05.19 (3rd)
3200m: Isaac – 11:12.32 1st | Weston – 13:25.32 (4th)
Relays:
4x400m: Isaac, Mason, Jayden, Henry – 4:17.36 2nd
Field Events:
Long Jump: Jayden – 14' 4"
High Jump: Marcos – 5' 10" (2nd)
Discus: Justice – 57' 0.75" | Cache – 54' 10" | Carson – 101' 1.25" (5th)
Triple Jump: Marcos – 33' 6.5" (3rd)
💥 Great job, Leopards! 💥
Spring Creek Invite
March 6th
Girls Track Results
100/110 Hurdles
Marli – 19.04 – 3rd place
100m Dash
McKinnley – 15.44
200m Dash
Stacia – 33.17
Marli – 32.20
400m Dash
Stacia – 1:15.76 – 5th place
Brynli – 1:19.92
800m Run
Brynli – 3:26.47
1600m Run
Millie – 6:30.62 – 4th place
April – 7:44.46
3200m Run
Millie – 14:12.12 – 2nd place
Maggie – 15:01.20 – 4th place
300int Hurdles
Marli – 58.05 – 3rd place
Relays
4x100 (Bella, Stacia, McKinnley, Natalie) – 1:03.19 – 4th place
4x400 (April, Maggie, Brynli, Marli) – 5:26.0 – 3rd place
4x800 (April, Maggie, Natalie, Millie) – 12:38.27 – 1st place
Girls Field Results
Long Jump
McKinnley – ND
Triple Jump
Bella -ND
Discus
Stacia – 68' 2.5"
Alivia – 57' 9"
Cassidy – 51' 5.75"
March 6th
Girls Track Results
100/110 Hurdles
Marli – 19.04 – 3rd place
100m Dash
McKinnley – 15.44
200m Dash
Stacia – 33.17
Marli – 32.20
400m Dash
Stacia – 1:15.76 – 5th place
Brynli – 1:19.92
800m Run
Brynli – 3:26.47
1600m Run
Millie – 6:30.62 – 4th place
April – 7:44.46
3200m Run
Millie – 14:12.12 – 2nd place
Maggie – 15:01.20 – 4th place
300int Hurdles
Marli – 58.05 – 3rd place
Relays
4x100 (Bella, Stacia, McKinnley, Natalie) – 1:03.19 – 4th place
4x400 (April, Maggie, Brynli, Marli) – 5:26.0 – 3rd place
4x800 (April, Maggie, Natalie, Millie) – 12:38.27 – 1st place
Girls Field Results
Long Jump
McKinnley – ND
Triple Jump
Bella -ND
Discus
Stacia – 68' 2.5"
Alivia – 57' 9"
Cassidy – 51' 5.75"
📚✨ Students across Elko County School District celebrated Nevada Reading Week with storytelling, community readers, and a special visit from author Brad Herzog.
From March 2–5, Herzog traveled across the district visiting Northside, Jackpot, Owyhee, Carlin, Liberty Peak, Spring Creek, Mountain View, Southside, and Grammar #2 Elementary Schools. Students learned about creativity, imagination, and how even a single detail can change the direction of a story.
One unforgettable moment happened at Mountain View Elementary, where a student named Luke eagerly approached Brad after the presentation to share a book he had written. Brad took time to look through Luke’s work and encourage him to keep writing — a powerful reminder of how inspiring moments like these can spark confidence and creativity in young authors.
Events like Nevada Reading Week bring together teachers, families, and community members to celebrate literacy and encourage students to discover the joy of reading and storytelling.
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.ecsdnv.net/article/2757029
#NevadaReadingWeek #ECSDProud #LoveOfReading #FutureAuthors
From March 2–5, Herzog traveled across the district visiting Northside, Jackpot, Owyhee, Carlin, Liberty Peak, Spring Creek, Mountain View, Southside, and Grammar #2 Elementary Schools. Students learned about creativity, imagination, and how even a single detail can change the direction of a story.
One unforgettable moment happened at Mountain View Elementary, where a student named Luke eagerly approached Brad after the presentation to share a book he had written. Brad took time to look through Luke’s work and encourage him to keep writing — a powerful reminder of how inspiring moments like these can spark confidence and creativity in young authors.
Events like Nevada Reading Week bring together teachers, families, and community members to celebrate literacy and encourage students to discover the joy of reading and storytelling.
📖 Read the full story here: https://www.ecsdnv.net/article/2757029
#NevadaReadingWeek #ECSDProud #LoveOfReading #FutureAuthors
🏈 Wells High School Football -signed Raiders Mini-Helmet Raffle! 🏈
Support the Wells Leopards football program and purchase a ticket for a chance to win a signed mini-helmet!
🎟 Tickets: $10 each
📅 Drawing: Sunday, March 22
📍 Location: During Donkey Basketball
To purchase tickets, contact any Wells football player or coach.
Thank you for supporting Leopard Football! 🐆🏈
Support ECSD students by viewing their STEM Projects at the 2026 Elko County STEM Fair Expo
Elko Convention Center
For Public Viewing:
9:30 AM- 2 PM March 11
9:30- Noon March 12
Elko Convention Center
For Public Viewing:
9:30 AM- 2 PM March 11
9:30- Noon March 12
Wells Elementary School had a very successful Reading Week! 📚✨
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it such a fun and exciting week for our students. Your support and enthusiasm helped celebrate the joy of reading and learning together!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make it such a fun and exciting week for our students. Your support and enthusiasm helped celebrate the joy of reading and learning together!
⚾ Wells Varsity Boys Baseball– Feb 27 & 28, 2026
Feb 27: Tough loss against Laughlin High School, 22-23.
Feb 28: Strong bounce-back victory over Indian Springs High School, 20-5!
Great effort by the team – onto the next game! 🐆
By Team Reports
Feb 27, 2026, 7:03pm
Wells had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Laughlin Cougars by a score of 23-22 on Friday. The Leopards were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Tristen Zimmerman was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Aguilar, who went 3-for-6 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs
By Team Reports
Feb 28, 2026, 4:13pm
Wells won the last time they faced Indian Springs and things went their way on Saturday too. The Leopards were the clear victors by a 19-3 margin over the Thunderbirds. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Leopards.
Charley Peterson made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Wells hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indian Springs struck out ten times.
Wells now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Indian Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wells will venture away from home to face off against Pyramid Lake at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. This will be the Leopards' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
Feb 27: Tough loss against Laughlin High School, 22-23.
Feb 28: Strong bounce-back victory over Indian Springs High School, 20-5!
Great effort by the team – onto the next game! 🐆
By Team Reports
Feb 27, 2026, 7:03pm
Wells had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Laughlin Cougars by a score of 23-22 on Friday. The Leopards were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Tristen Zimmerman was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Aguilar, who went 3-for-6 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs
By Team Reports
Feb 28, 2026, 4:13pm
Wells won the last time they faced Indian Springs and things went their way on Saturday too. The Leopards were the clear victors by a 19-3 margin over the Thunderbirds. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Leopards.
Charley Peterson made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
Wells hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Indian Springs struck out ten times.
Wells now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Indian Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wells will venture away from home to face off against Pyramid Lake at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. This will be the Leopards' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
🏆 Double Victory for Wells Varsity Girls Softball!
Friday, Feb 27, 2026: Wells defeated Laughlin High School 23-12!
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026: Wells took down Indian Springs High School 14-4!
Amazing back-to-back wins! Keep up the great work, Lady Leopards! 🐆⚾
By Team Reports
Feb 28, 2026, 9:59am
Wells had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Laughlin Cougars 23-12 on Friday. The Leopards not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 3, 2025 (when they won 16-1).
Adriana Aguilar was a standout: she fired off three triples, five runs, and four RBI while going 5-for-5. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Grace Otto was another key player, going 3-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wells kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 24 hits. They got five more hits than Laughlin's also-impressive total of 19.
By Team Reports
Feb 28, 2026, 10:03pm
Wells lost to Indian Springs back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Leopards blew past the Thunderbirds 14-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Leopards.
Aryanna Rodriguez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Wells got a massive performance out of Jitzel Rivas, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one triple. Andreina Mercado was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wells kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They got six more hits than Indian Springs' also-impressive total of 13.
Wells' record is now 2-0.
Friday, Feb 27, 2026: Wells defeated Laughlin High School 23-12!
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026: Wells took down Indian Springs High School 14-4!
Amazing back-to-back wins! Keep up the great work, Lady Leopards! 🐆⚾
By Team Reports
Feb 28, 2026, 9:59am
Wells had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Laughlin Cougars 23-12 on Friday. The Leopards not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 3, 2025 (when they won 16-1).
Adriana Aguilar was a standout: she fired off three triples, five runs, and four RBI while going 5-for-5. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025. Grace Otto was another key player, going 3-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wells kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 24 hits. They got five more hits than Laughlin's also-impressive total of 19.
By Team Reports
Feb 28, 2026, 10:03pm
Wells lost to Indian Springs back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Leopards blew past the Thunderbirds 14-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Leopards.
Aryanna Rodriguez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Wells got a massive performance out of Jitzel Rivas, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one triple. Andreina Mercado was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wells kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. They got six more hits than Indian Springs' also-impressive total of 13.
Wells' record is now 2-0.
Our teams would also like to extend a huge thank you to Graymont for your generous donation to our baseball, softball, and football programs.
We are so grateful for your continued support!
We are so grateful for your continued support!
Thank you to Graymont for their generous donation to our baseball, softball, and football programs!
Because of their support, we are able to upgrade important safety equipment, including new helmets, to help keep our student-athletes protected while they compete.
We truly appreciate Graymont’s continued commitment to supporting our students and athletic programs. Your generosity makes a lasting impact on our teams and our community! 🧡🖤
Because of their support, we are able to upgrade important safety equipment, including new helmets, to help keep our student-athletes protected while they compete.
We truly appreciate Graymont’s continued commitment to supporting our students and athletic programs. Your generosity makes a lasting impact on our teams and our community! 🧡🖤
🎉🐾 Who Let the Dogs Out?! 🐾🎉
The staff at Wells Elementary School went spot-tacular for the 101st Day of School by dressing up as the 101 Dalmatians! 🖤🤍
From playful pups to a fashionable Cruella, our halls were filled with spots, smiles, and lots of school spirit. What a paws-itively perfect way to celebrate 101 days of learning! 🐶✨
The staff at Wells Elementary School went spot-tacular for the 101st Day of School by dressing up as the 101 Dalmatians! 🖤🤍
From playful pups to a fashionable Cruella, our halls were filled with spots, smiles, and lots of school spirit. What a paws-itively perfect way to celebrate 101 days of learning! 🐶✨
Intramural Wrestling Time! 🤼♂️
Calling all junior high students… it’s time for wrestling! If you’re ready to hit the mat, improve your skills, and compete, we want you to join us!
📍 Practice Location: Wrestling Room at the Old WREC Building
📅 Season Schedule:
• March 6 – Adobe Middle School at 1:00 PM
• March 13 – Spring Creek Middle School at 9:00 AM
• March 20 – Spring Creek High School at 9:00 AM
Don’t miss out on a great season of hard work, competition, and fun. Let’s go, Leopards! 🐆
