Nominations for the 2024-2025 school year are open! Recognize an Elko County School District staff member who goes above and beyond. Submit today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIdCXqnk-C7I8bA1xDwnHtXnxuBbk9pZWeNEN8Hw9sXlRbag/viewform
Today, our cross country team is taking part in the highly anticipated Valley Invite in Hazelton, Idaho. Meanwhile, our talented golf team is showcasing their skills in White Pine. Additionally, our spirited volleyball team will be going head to head with White Pine in Wells at 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Wishing all our athletes and coaches the best of luck!
In an exciting display of athleticism and determination, our talented cross country runners took on their first meet of the season at Kasota Park. Isaac's outstanding performance secured him a well-deserved second place, accompanied by a new personal record time. Mason's impressive 12th place finish also marked a new personal best time for him. Meanwhile, on the girls' team, Millie's stellar 9th place earned her a medal in her inaugural high school cross country meet. A remarkable achievement! Congratulations to our runners for their outstanding representation of the LEOPARDS!
Our volleyball team has been working hard over the last couple of weeks. They went to the Yerington Tournament on August 16-17 and the Battle Mountain Invitational on August 23-24. In Yerington, they took on the Yerington Lions. They played hard but lost 0-2. Next, they played the Oasis Academy Bighorn Sheep. They lost 0-2. Their final game of the tournament was against the Pershing County Mustangs. They lost 0-2.
At the Battle Mountain Invitational, they played White Pine and lost 0-2. They beat Carlin 2-0 and lost to Elko JV 2-1. They will play in Wendover, Utah on Wednesday, September 4th at 4:30/5:30 pm.
Congratulations to McKayla Cropp for winning the VIP Seating pass and goody basket from the Wells High School PTO. Thank you to McKayla and all those who supported our auction.
Do not forget to place your bid on the VIP SEATING PASS. Bidding ends at 5:00 pm. This fabulous basket includes two Wells Leopard tumblers and one Wells Leopard T-shirt donated by the Wells High School Booster Club. The basket also includes some snacks, stickers and a concession certificate valued at $20.00.
https://www.32auctions.com/WHSVIPFOOTBALLPASS24-25
Our talented boys' and girls' cross country teams are eagerly gearing up to compete in their inaugural race of the season. Join us on Friday, August 30, at the Oakley Invite located at the picturesque Kasota Park in Idaho. The excitement kicks off at 2:30 pm MT with the thrilling first race. Let's show our unwavering support for our remarkable Leopards Cross Country teams!
Join us this evening, Thursday, August 29th, as we rally behind our Wells Leopards football team in their 1A North League opening game against the Eureka Vandals! Kick off at 7 pm. Go Leopards!
The Lady Leopards golf team is gearing up for their debut golf tournament today as they head to Spring Creek. Their day will begin with a 9:30 am tee-off at the picturesque Spring Creek Golf Course. Wishing these talented ladies the best of luck!
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
Wells Junior High/High School OPEN HOUSE
Wells High School
Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30 pm
Our Wells High School cheer squad would like to give a shout-out to Buckaroo Boutique owner Thaysha Groves for the truly fabulous shirts she designed and created for us!
Get ready for an exciting opportunity during the upcoming home football game on Thursday, August 29, 2024. You won't want to miss the chance to participate in the Wells High School PTO auction for an exclusive VIP pass.
https://www.32auctions.com/WHSVIPFOOTBALLPASS24-25
Wells Junior/High School Open House
At Wells High School
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
Join us for our open house night to meet with your junior high and high school teachers. This is a great opportunity for students to pick up their schedules and visit each of their classes. The event will kick off with a brief meeting, so be sure to arrive on time. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Wells Combined School will once again be offering breakfast and lunch to all students
however, meals will no longer be free.
The prices for school meals are as follows:
Breakfast $2.65
Elementary lunch $3.40
Intermediate & middle school lunch $3.65
High School lunch $3.90
Adult (ECSD employees) breakfast $3.35
Adult (ECSD employees) lunches $ 4.65
Please fill out an application for free and reduced meals. The application is available at the elementary school and high school as well as online at
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3593/ECSD/3500797/Free_and_Reduced_Price_Lunch_Letter__Instructions__and_Application.pdf
On Thursday, Aug 22, 2024, the Wells Varsity Boys Football team lost their Hall of Fame Game, Honoring Ward Coates & Leon Reyes, against Carlin High School Railroaders by a score of 12-42. The Leopards will take on the Eureka Vandals on Thursday, August 29th in their 1A North League opening game. Kick-off will be @ 7 pm @ Wells High School.
PC: Ms. H.
Upcoming LEOPARD sports
Welcome back, Wells Leopards! As the new school year begins, we extend our warmest greetings to all students and staff, wishing for a year filled with camaraderie, growth, and success.
Good morning, ECSD families and community members! ☀️
Today is the first day of school for all pre-K through 12th-grade students! Please drive slowly and carefully as students will be walking, waiting for buses, and using different routes. Let’s keep everyone safe. 🚌 🚦
Important Reminders:
📆 ECSD schools operate on a four-day schedule. Most start times remain the same as last year, but please check with your student’s school or visit our Back-to-School Information page: https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/back-to-school-information
Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, school will be in session next Friday, September 6th. We’ll send reminders.
📱 Stay connected by downloading the Elko County School District App from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Make sure a guardian's phone number in Infinite Campus can receive text messages to get district-wide alerts!
Let’s make this school year the best yet! At ECSD, our students Grow Here and go Anywhere!
Nevada Health Centers of Elko is offering Back to School Immunizations for students entering kindergarten through 12th grade
Please call 775-738-5850 for more information
There are free backpacks at the elementary while supplies last.
Mrs. Morrison will be at the elementary distributing food boxes until 3pm.
