Elko County School District
⭐ Congratulations to our December 2025 STARS Award Recipients! ⭐
Please join us in celebrating Donald Noorda (Wells Combined School), Alexandra McQuinn (Northside Mustangs), and Maria and Jesús Salas (Jackpot Combined School) — ECSD’s December STARS (Staff and Teachers Achieving Results with Students)!
These dedicated educators and staff members have demonstrated outstanding commitment to students, professionalism in their work, and care that strengthens school communities every day.
👏 A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors who make this recognition possible: LeeAnne's Floral Designs, Maverick Casino and Hotel Elko, Sugar y Spice, The Star Hotel, Fratelli Pizza - West Wendover, Rotary Club of Elko Desert Sunrise, Orla Mining - South Railroad, and Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant.
✍️ Know an ECSD employee who deserves to be recognized? Submit a nomination here:
👉 https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/stars-program
⭐ Congratulations to our December 2025 STARS Award Recipients! ⭐
Please join us in celebrating Donald Noorda (Wells Combined School), Alexandra McQuinn (Northside Mustangs), and Maria and Jesús Salas (Jackpot Combined School) — ECSD’s December STARS (Staff and Teachers Achieving Results with Students)!
These dedicated educators and staff members have demonstrated outstanding commitment to students, professionalism in their work, and care that strengthens school communities every day.
👏 A sincere thank you to our generous sponsors who make this recognition possible: LeeAnne's Floral Designs, Maverick Casino and Hotel Elko, Sugar y Spice, The Star Hotel, Fratelli Pizza - West Wendover, Rotary Club of Elko Desert Sunrise, Orla Mining - South Railroad, and Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant.
✍️ Know an ECSD employee who deserves to be recognized? Submit a nomination here:
👉 https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/stars-program
❄️Elko Ice Breaker Results – 2026❄️
Wells Jr. Wrestling Club 🤼♂️
8U Boys
45.4–47 lbs | 4th Place: Maverick O’Neal
55.2–57.1 lbs | 4th Place: Jackson Boyer
8U Girls
53–57.5 lbs | 2nd Place: Paisley Goolsby
53–57.5 lbs | 3rd Place: Emmylou Spencer
10U Boys
50.1–54.4 lbs | 3rd Place: Quincy Barger
51.1–56.2 lbs | 3rd Place: Gus Hunt
54.3–59.3 lbs | 5th Place: Hesston Gillihan
64.2–69.3 lbs | 5th Place: Marshall Boyer
65.9–71.6 lbs | 3rd Place: Kooper Tenney
65.6–71.8 lbs | 2nd Place: George (Leo) Collins
68.2–74.6 lbs | 3rd Place: Brody Barnes
12U Boys
60.6–64.1 lbs | 4th Place: Nikon Gillihan
70.6–78.8 lbs | 3rd Place: Jedediah O’Neal
12U Girls
61.4–66.3 lbs | 🥇 1st Place: Joanna Glascock
76.1–83.6 lbs | 5th Place: Taya Collins
83.3–93 lbs | 2nd Place: Adika Montoya
14U Boys
79.8–83.9 lbs | 2nd Place: Jackson Glascock
93.6–98.8 lbs | 2nd Place: Quinn Sampson
93.6–98.8 lbs | 4th Place: Noah Carrafield
125.6–136.6 lbs | 🥇 1st Place: Cassius Montoya
Great job to all our wrestlers for their hard work and determination! Way to represent Wells Jr. Wrestling Club! 💪
Wells Jr. Wrestling Club 🤼♂️
8U Boys
45.4–47 lbs | 4th Place: Maverick O’Neal
55.2–57.1 lbs | 4th Place: Jackson Boyer
8U Girls
53–57.5 lbs | 2nd Place: Paisley Goolsby
53–57.5 lbs | 3rd Place: Emmylou Spencer
10U Boys
50.1–54.4 lbs | 3rd Place: Quincy Barger
51.1–56.2 lbs | 3rd Place: Gus Hunt
54.3–59.3 lbs | 5th Place: Hesston Gillihan
64.2–69.3 lbs | 5th Place: Marshall Boyer
65.9–71.6 lbs | 3rd Place: Kooper Tenney
65.6–71.8 lbs | 2nd Place: George (Leo) Collins
68.2–74.6 lbs | 3rd Place: Brody Barnes
12U Boys
60.6–64.1 lbs | 4th Place: Nikon Gillihan
70.6–78.8 lbs | 3rd Place: Jedediah O’Neal
12U Girls
61.4–66.3 lbs | 🥇 1st Place: Joanna Glascock
76.1–83.6 lbs | 5th Place: Taya Collins
83.3–93 lbs | 2nd Place: Adika Montoya
14U Boys
79.8–83.9 lbs | 2nd Place: Jackson Glascock
93.6–98.8 lbs | 2nd Place: Quinn Sampson
93.6–98.8 lbs | 4th Place: Noah Carrafield
125.6–136.6 lbs | 🥇 1st Place: Cassius Montoya
Great job to all our wrestlers for their hard work and determination! Way to represent Wells Jr. Wrestling Club! 💪
WFRC presents the First Annual Health/Resource Fair
Wednesday, January 28th
10 am -2 pm
Wednesday, January 28th
10 am -2 pm
🏀 Wells Varsity Girls Basketball – January Recap 🏀
The Lady Leopards had a strong start to January with several big wins on the court!
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
🏆Defeated Eureka — 23–21
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
🏆 Defeated Lund— 53–28
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
🏆 Defeated Carlin— 53–15
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Fell to Owyhee High School — 35–56
Great effort by the Lady Leopards! 🐆
The Lady Leopards had a strong start to January with several big wins on the court!
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
🏆Defeated Eureka — 23–21
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
🏆 Defeated Lund— 53–28
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
🏆 Defeated Carlin— 53–15
Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
Fell to Owyhee High School — 35–56
Great effort by the Lady Leopards! 🐆
🐾💖On Monday, January 12th, Wells Elementary School shined bright during MAPS testing! 🐾💖
Students and staff participated in “Shine Bright on Every Question” by wearing neon colors to show their school spirit and positive testing vibes. Way to glow, Wells Elementary! 💚💛
Students and staff participated in “Shine Bright on Every Question” by wearing neon colors to show their school spirit and positive testing vibes. Way to glow, Wells Elementary! 💚💛
🏀 Wells Varsity Boys Basketball Update 🏀
The Leopards have been busy on the court with a mix of tough battles and big wins:
Jan 2 – Loss vs. Eureka, 42–68
Jan 3 – Win vs. Lund, 60–41 💪
Jan 8 – Big win at Carlin, 60–19 🔥
Jan 9 – Loss vs. Owyhee, 16–55
Keep pushing forward, Leopards! 🐆
The Leopards have been busy on the court with a mix of tough battles and big wins:
Jan 2 – Loss vs. Eureka, 42–68
Jan 3 – Win vs. Lund, 60–41 💪
Jan 8 – Big win at Carlin, 60–19 🔥
Jan 9 – Loss vs. Owyhee, 16–55
Keep pushing forward, Leopards! 🐆
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
