Wells Combined School

Junior high and high school students, get ready for an exciting lunchtime experience on Wednesday, September 11th, hosted by Hope Squad. Take a break from your routine and join us for some lively games and enjoyable activities to make the most of your lunchtime!

SNACK SHACK While our students are being served lunch, there are some options available for purchase in the lunch room. All of these products are SmartSnack approved. Your student MUST have money in their account or have cash with them to purchase snacks.

Join us at the Chimney Rock Golf Course as we host an exciting girls' golf tournament on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Come and cheer for our talented team as they compete on their home turf. Following the tournament, we will honor and celebrate the dedication and achievements of our three senior golfers: Lee, Evelyn, and Aderyn.

PICTURE DAY! Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Bell Photo will be coming to Wells Combined School for fall photos. order online at bellphoto.com prepay code: wellscombined24

Gallery: AAA Students of the Week 2024-2025 Elko Daily Free Press Student of the Week spotlights high school seniors throughout Elko County who are nominated by their school counselors and teachers and excel in academics, athletics and artistic achievements. AAA Athletic - Gizelle Flores Senior Gizelle Flores is a highly motivated and talented student at Wells High School. As a four-sport athlete, she has earned 1A East All-League honorable mentions in volleyball and basketball, serves as co-captain of the volleyball and cheerleading teams and has participated in track. Gizelle serves in the school’s leadership program and consistently contributes to a positive and dynamic environment at WHS. AAA Artistic - Lee Clause Senior Lee Clause is dedicated to Wells High School’s visual arts program. Lee was accepted into the district honor choir for three consecutive years and is active in the WHS performance choir, drama club, technical theater, the International Thespian Society, graphic design and art studio. As a member of the Technical Theatre class, Lee has also explored directing, video editing, costume design and sound. AAA Academic - Marco Flores Senior Marco Flores is a dedicated student at Wells High School. He has maintained a 4.12 GPA, challenging himself academically in AP, dual credit and honors courses and is active in the National Honor Society and track and field. Marco was a key member of the AOT team for four years, contributing to their state championship victory last school year.

Last week marked the inaugural meeting of our newly-formed History and Family Hunters Club. Despite the simultaneous occurrence of various sports and activities, we were delighted to have 8 students in attendance, with several more expressing their interest in joining. Our members had the privilege of listening to Claudia Wines, the former director of the Northeastern Nevada Museum, who shared fascinating insights into the history of Wells and the surrounding valleys. As we look ahead to our next gathering, during which we will elect officers and plan upcoming activities, we encourage anyone interested in joining to contact Mrs. Speir.

Attention junior high girls and boys intramural basketball teams: You and your parents are invited to a meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the high school library. We'll discuss upcoming basketball activities and address any questions or concerns. See you there!

Over the last weekend, a significant number of our students enthusiastically took part in the Elko County Fair. We are excited to share a small selection of photos capturing the memorable moments, as well as listing only a few of the awards earned by the outstanding members of our student body. Cache- Blue Ribbon Market steer Blue ribbon-Feather Legged Bantam Hen Blue ribbon-clean legged bantam hen Reserve- Bantam Rooster Blue Ribbon-Fowl Other Dalyann-Blue Ribbon Market Steer Blue Ribbon Showmanship Reserve Champion- Fowl Other Aron was Grand Champion market lamb, grand champion Spring ewe, Grand champion winter ewe, reserve champion taking ewe and Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship Stacia was Grand champion yearling ewe, reserve champion market lamb, and Champion Intermediate Lamb Showmanship. Zane was reserve champion winter ewe And reserve champion Junior lamb showmanship Max was grand in registered cow-calf pair, grand crossbreed yearling heifer, reserve in registered heifer calf, reserve junior showmanship Brynli won beef breeder, won Bill McKnight breeding award, grand crossbreed futurity pair, grand registered yearling heifer, reserve registered cow-calf pair, 3rd registered heifer calf Marli was grand senior showmanship and reserve registered bull calf Khloe won grand champion goat *There were numerous other awards won by our students, not all awards are listed, and not all students are pictured* Congratulations to all on their hard work and dedication!

Principal Woolsey decided to take on the role of "Barista Bob" today. He wanted to express gratitude to our hardworking elementary staff for their dedication through these first 2 weeks of school. As a token of appreciation and to provide a morale boost for working on Friday, he decided to treat them to a special pick-me-up. Thank you, Barista Bob!

The Learning Station, Featuring Don Monopoli, is coming to Elko! Healthy music for a child's heart, body and mind. Great Basin College Auditorium, Chilton Circle Saturday, September 21, 1:00-2:00 PM For toddlers through age eight. Free admission

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