Congratulations to Cameron Livingstone for receiving the Elko Federal Credit Union Scholarship for $1,000! We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
A special thank you to Elko Federal Credit Union for supporting our students and investing in their future success!
A special thank you to Elko Federal Credit Union for supporting our students and investing in their future success!
Good morning, Wells Combined School,
Just a reminder that the last day of school will be tomorrow, Friday, May 29! Please have your student bring their Chromebook, charger, and any other school items they may need to return. If your student has an outstanding lunch balance or any other fees, these must be paid before your student can receive their report card.
Junior high and high school students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM for lunch, and the elementary school will be released at 1:45 PM. Buses will depart the elementary school at 1:45 PM.
Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone again in August for the 2026–2027 school year!
Just a reminder that the last day of school will be tomorrow, Friday, May 29! Please have your student bring their Chromebook, charger, and any other school items they may need to return. If your student has an outstanding lunch balance or any other fees, these must be paid before your student can receive their report card.
Junior high and high school students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM for lunch, and the elementary school will be released at 1:45 PM. Buses will depart the elementary school at 1:45 PM.
Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone again in August for the 2026–2027 school year!
9th Annual Immunization Clinic
Back to school
August 7th
12 pm to 4 pm
1780 Browning Way
Elko, Nevada
Back to school
August 7th
12 pm to 4 pm
1780 Browning Way
Elko, Nevada
A huge thank you to the seniors who stepped up and got soaked during Soak-A-Senior! It was a lot of fun for everyone involved, and together they raised $114. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a success!
Spring Fling Week at WHS was a huge success! From Twin Day to Crocs and Socks Day to Hawaiian Day and an over-the-top Spirit Day, students showed amazing school spirit all week long. The week wrapped up with a fun assembly full of games and activities, along with the crowning of our Spring Fling royalty. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the week so memorable!
Join us this afternoon, May 26th, at 4:00 PM in the High School Gym as Max D signs to wrestle with Southern Virginia University. Congratulations, Max — we are excited to celebrate this accomplishment and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
A heartfelt thank you to Brough Ranch for their generous donation of delicious steaks for our Senior Steak Fry!
Your support made this special event possible for our graduating class of 2026!
Your support made this special event possible for our graduating class of 2026!
🌟 WELLS COMMUNITY EVENT 🌟
Thursday Thrill
June 25, 2026
4–6 PM
Farmers Market Pavilion
Live Music
Community Walk
Demonstrations
Rock Painting
✨ Ongoing event on the last Thursday of every month!
Thursday Thrill
June 25, 2026
4–6 PM
Farmers Market Pavilion
Live Music
Community Walk
Demonstrations
Rock Painting
✨ Ongoing event on the last Thursday of every month!
Have you ever wanted to drive a school bus? 🚌
The Elko County School District is looking to train and hire new drivers for the 2026–2027 school year.
Classroom Training June 9-10, 6 AM-4 PM
Sign up for the driver training course by emailing mhorttor@ecsdnv.net or calling (775) 738-4360.
The Elko County School District is looking to train and hire new drivers for the 2026–2027 school year.
Classroom Training June 9-10, 6 AM-4 PM
Sign up for the driver training course by emailing mhorttor@ecsdnv.net or calling (775) 738-4360.
Attention High School and Junior High Parents and Guardians
Reminder: The last day of school is Friday, May 29th!
All Chromebooks, chargers, lunch fees, school-owned books, and sports equipment must be turned in during checkout on Friday. If your student still has any of these items, please make sure they bring them or have payment for replacement costs at that time.
We are looking forward to a fun last day, filled with activities and school cleanup. Students will be dismissed for lunch at 1:00 pm, and buses will depart from the Elementary at 1:45 pm. Let’s finish the year on a great note!
Lady Leopards regain 1A state championship
Anthony Mori
May 19, 2026
Elko Daily Free Press
SMITH — A year after falling short in the Division 1A state championship, the Wells softball team regained the state title.
In 2025, the Lady Leopards lost 15-5 in the final to Pahranagat Valley.
But on Saturday, Wells claimed its second state championship in a five-season span — winning its first in 18 years back in 2022 — and defeated Pyramid Lake for the sixth time in seven tries and for the second time in the state tournament by a score of 7-3 for all the marbles.
Versus Pyramid Lake — Championship
The Lady Leopards plated three runs in the bottom of the second, two in the third — leading 5-2 — and tacked to two in the home half of the fifth after giving one back in the top of the fourth.
Andreina Mercado hit 2-for-3 with a triple, drove in a scored once.
Mayte Casas batted 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored.
Adriana Aguilar finished 2-for-4.
Aryanna Rodriguez was 1-for-3, drove in two runs and scored one.
Khloe DelRio and Dusty Uhlig both went 1-for-3 and crossed once apiece.
Jess Wright closed out the knocks at 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Without hits, Jitzel Rivas scored two runs, and Grace Otto drove in one.
In the circle, DelRio got the complete-game win and allowed three unearned runs on six hits with 10 strikeouts and two walks across seven innings.
Versus Pyramid Lake — Semifinal
On Friday, Wells reached the championship with a low-scoring, defensive-dogfight victory over the Lady Lakers.
Trailing 1-0 — Pyramid Lake plating its lone run in the top of the fourth — the Lady Leopards walked off on a two-run homer by Casas that also crossed Rivas with one away in the home half of the seventh inning.
Casas led the way at the plate and hit 2-for-3 with the game-winning two-run bomb.
Uhlig batted 1-for-3 with a triple, and Rivas finished 1-for-3 and scored on Casas’ dinger.
DelRio spun a gem and finally got some help from the offense, giving up one run on eight hits with six Ks and a free pass across seven frames.
Versus Round Mountain — Quarterfinal
In the opening round, the Lady Leopards exploded offensively in an 18-8 win over Round Mountain in five innings.
The Lady Knights opened a 5-0 lead with five runs in the top of the second and went up 6-0 with a run in the third.
Wells cut the deficit to two with three runs in the home half of the third, erupted for 12 runs in the fourth — giving up two in the top of the fifth — and walked it off early with a two-run double by Rivas in the bottom of the fifth.
Wright ripped 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs.
DelRio hit 2-for-3 with a double, drove in three runs and crossed once.
Rivas was a clean 1-for-1 with her game-winning two-RBI double and scored one run.
Casas closed a perfect 1-for-1 and crossed a team-high four times.
In total, four Wells batters — Uhlig, Rodriguez, Otto and Mercado — each finished 1-for-3.
Rodriguez scored two runs and drove in one, Otto crossed twice and Uhlig and Mercado scored once apiece.
Without a knock, Mercado crossed three times.
In the start, Rodriguez gave up five runs on three hits with three punchouts and three free passes through 1-1/3 innings.
DelRio earned the win from the bullpen and allowed three runs — two earned — on three hits with six Ks and three walks over 3-2/3 innings.
Anthony Mori
May 19, 2026
Elko Daily Free Press
SMITH — A year after falling short in the Division 1A state championship, the Wells softball team regained the state title.
In 2025, the Lady Leopards lost 15-5 in the final to Pahranagat Valley.
But on Saturday, Wells claimed its second state championship in a five-season span — winning its first in 18 years back in 2022 — and defeated Pyramid Lake for the sixth time in seven tries and for the second time in the state tournament by a score of 7-3 for all the marbles.
Versus Pyramid Lake — Championship
The Lady Leopards plated three runs in the bottom of the second, two in the third — leading 5-2 — and tacked to two in the home half of the fifth after giving one back in the top of the fourth.
Andreina Mercado hit 2-for-3 with a triple, drove in a scored once.
Mayte Casas batted 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored.
Adriana Aguilar finished 2-for-4.
Aryanna Rodriguez was 1-for-3, drove in two runs and scored one.
Khloe DelRio and Dusty Uhlig both went 1-for-3 and crossed once apiece.
Jess Wright closed out the knocks at 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Without hits, Jitzel Rivas scored two runs, and Grace Otto drove in one.
In the circle, DelRio got the complete-game win and allowed three unearned runs on six hits with 10 strikeouts and two walks across seven innings.
Versus Pyramid Lake — Semifinal
On Friday, Wells reached the championship with a low-scoring, defensive-dogfight victory over the Lady Lakers.
Trailing 1-0 — Pyramid Lake plating its lone run in the top of the fourth — the Lady Leopards walked off on a two-run homer by Casas that also crossed Rivas with one away in the home half of the seventh inning.
Casas led the way at the plate and hit 2-for-3 with the game-winning two-run bomb.
Uhlig batted 1-for-3 with a triple, and Rivas finished 1-for-3 and scored on Casas’ dinger.
DelRio spun a gem and finally got some help from the offense, giving up one run on eight hits with six Ks and a free pass across seven frames.
Versus Round Mountain — Quarterfinal
In the opening round, the Lady Leopards exploded offensively in an 18-8 win over Round Mountain in five innings.
The Lady Knights opened a 5-0 lead with five runs in the top of the second and went up 6-0 with a run in the third.
Wells cut the deficit to two with three runs in the home half of the third, erupted for 12 runs in the fourth — giving up two in the top of the fifth — and walked it off early with a two-run double by Rivas in the bottom of the fifth.
Wright ripped 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs.
DelRio hit 2-for-3 with a double, drove in three runs and crossed once.
Rivas was a clean 1-for-1 with her game-winning two-RBI double and scored one run.
Casas closed a perfect 1-for-1 and crossed a team-high four times.
In total, four Wells batters — Uhlig, Rodriguez, Otto and Mercado — each finished 1-for-3.
Rodriguez scored two runs and drove in one, Otto crossed twice and Uhlig and Mercado scored once apiece.
Without a knock, Mercado crossed three times.
In the start, Rodriguez gave up five runs on three hits with three punchouts and three free passes through 1-1/3 innings.
DelRio earned the win from the bullpen and allowed three runs — two earned — on three hits with six Ks and three walks over 3-2/3 innings.
Our Drama Department put on a fantastic presentation of When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors by Ian McWethy and Jason Pizzarello during Fine Arts Night on May 20. Congratulations to all of the actors and directors on a great performance and a wonderful evening of entertainment!
Senior Parents &Guardians
Steak Fry Fun!
Join us for a delicious steak fry at the Golf Course on Tuesday, May 26th, at 6:00 PM. We'll be grilling up some tasty steaks to celebrate this milestone.
Calling All Culinary Contributors! (Side Dish, Drinks, & Dessert Sign-Up)
To make our steak fry extra enjoyable, we're asking for your help!
(Please email ldelrio@ecsdnv.net with what you can bring from the list below, based on your last name):
Last Names A-H: Please bring a SIDE DISH to share.
Last Names I-P: Please bring DRINKS to share.
Last Names Q-Z: Please bring a DESSERT to share.
Steak Fry Fun!
Join us for a delicious steak fry at the Golf Course on Tuesday, May 26th, at 6:00 PM. We'll be grilling up some tasty steaks to celebrate this milestone.
Calling All Culinary Contributors! (Side Dish, Drinks, & Dessert Sign-Up)
To make our steak fry extra enjoyable, we're asking for your help!
(Please email ldelrio@ecsdnv.net with what you can bring from the list below, based on your last name):
Last Names A-H: Please bring a SIDE DISH to share.
Last Names I-P: Please bring DRINKS to share.
Last Names Q-Z: Please bring a DESSERT to share.
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
8:30 AM — Seniors Check Out & Pick Up Caps and Gowns
9:15 AM — Awards Ceremony
12:00 PM — Senior Walk at the Elementary School
6:00 PM — Senior Steak Fry & Scholarships at the Golf Course
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
10:00 AM — Set Up and Decorate the Gym
Camp Out on the Football Field
Senior Sunset directly after on the football field
Thursday, May 28, 2026
2:00 PM — Graduation Practice/Rehearsal
**Seniors need to be at the High School by 6:00 PM to prepare for graduation!**
The Sophomore Class will clean up after graduation.
Over the Top Spirit Day
Today, May 21st
Today, May 21st
Thursday, May 21st — Soak-A-Senior! 💦🎓
Big bucket or small bucket — come dump a bucket of water on a senior for the last time! Don’t miss the fun as we celebrate the Class of 2026!
Big bucket or small bucket — come dump a bucket of water on a senior for the last time! Don’t miss the fun as we celebrate the Class of 2026!
Wells Drama Department Presents
When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors By Ian McWethy & Jason Pizzarello
7:00 PM Community Show during Fine Arts Night
Wednesday, May 20th
Bring your own BANANA for a banana split during lunch at Wells Junior High and High School on Wednesday, May 20th! 🍌🍨
Also, wear your best Hawaiian gear for Hawaiian Dress-Up Day! 🌺🌴 Shirts, leis, sunglasses, and tropical vibes are encouraged!
Also, wear your best Hawaiian gear for Hawaiian Dress-Up Day! 🌺🌴 Shirts, leis, sunglasses, and tropical vibes are encouraged!
2026 NIAA 1A State Track & Field Relay Results 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Girls 4x100 Relay
Bella, Lupe, Reese, and McKinnley raced to a 2nd place finish with a PR time of 58.03!
Girls 4x400 Relay
April, Brynli, Natalie, and Stacia finished 5th with a time of 5:05.67.
Girls 4x800 Relay
Millie, Natalie, April, and Brynli earned 3rd place with a time of 11:43.79!
Boys 4x400 Relay
Henry, Jayden, Aron, and Mason ran a PR time of 3:52.50 to place 5th.
Boys 4x800 Relay
Mason, Isaac, Aron, and Cameron finished 3rd with a PR and a 2nd place spot on the school record board with a time of 8:47.19!
Great job to all of our relay teams at the state championships! 🐾
Girls 4x100 Relay
Bella, Lupe, Reese, and McKinnley raced to a 2nd place finish with a PR time of 58.03!
Girls 4x400 Relay
April, Brynli, Natalie, and Stacia finished 5th with a time of 5:05.67.
Girls 4x800 Relay
Millie, Natalie, April, and Brynli earned 3rd place with a time of 11:43.79!
Boys 4x400 Relay
Henry, Jayden, Aron, and Mason ran a PR time of 3:52.50 to place 5th.
Boys 4x800 Relay
Mason, Isaac, Aron, and Cameron finished 3rd with a PR and a 2nd place spot on the school record board with a time of 8:47.19!
Great job to all of our relay teams at the state championships! 🐾
“T” is for Talent at Wells Elementary School Alphabet Day! Students shared some great talent this morning, May 19th. From singing all 50 states, naming all the presidents, performing “Home Means Nevada” accompanied by Mrs. Ballard, and even a magic trick. Great job to all of the students who participated!
