CTE on the road was a little different last week. Students from Wells and West Wendover and their teachers took time out of their day off of school to visit the Elko GBC campus. These students understand that they need to do those extra things to be extraordinary.
Chimney Rock Classic Tournament – Girls Results
Saturday, January 24
Team Finish: 3rd Place
Individual Placements:
🥇 Dusty U – 1st Place (114–127)
🥈 RileyJo G – 2nd Place (110–118)
🥇 Tegan R – 1st Place (110–118)
Way to go, ladies! Great performances and teamwork 🧡🐾
Saturday, January 24
Team Finish: 3rd Place
Individual Placements:
🥇 Dusty U – 1st Place (114–127)
🥈 RileyJo G – 2nd Place (110–118)
🥇 Tegan R – 1st Place (110–118)
Way to go, ladies! Great performances and teamwork 🧡🐾
Wells High School senior wrestlers were honored on Saturday during the Chimney Rock Classic Tournament, along with their families and friends. Seniors Gage U, Devante M, CD H, and Max D were recognized for their dedication and hard work. Congratulations, seniors! 👏🤼♂️
👑 Winter Rally Royalty 👑
7th Grade:
Berkley W. & Carlos G.
8th Grade:
Hadley D. & Rhett G.
9th Grade King & Queen:
Dalyann C. & Camden G.
Congratulations to all of our Winter Rally Royalty! 🎉👑
7th Grade:
Berkley W. & Carlos G.
8th Grade:
Hadley D. & Rhett G.
9th Grade King & Queen:
Dalyann C. & Camden G.
Congratulations to all of our Winter Rally Royalty! 🎉👑
HISTORY AND FAMILY HUNTERS CLUB
This week they talked about the importance of gathering information about the history of ancestors and understanding where you come from. Learning family history helps people see patterns, traditions, and strengths that have been passed down through generations—and it can help us better understand ourselves and our future.
This week they talked about the importance of gathering information about the history of ancestors and understanding where you come from. Learning family history helps people see patterns, traditions, and strengths that have been passed down through generations—and it can help us better understand ourselves and our future.
Join Our History & Family Hunters Club
📅 January 26th
📍 In front of the school (during lunch)
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate ☕ while you:
Download the Family Search App
Learn more about your family history
Discover fun facts about your ancestors
👀 Could you possibly be royalty? Come find out!
📅 January 26th
📍 In front of the school (during lunch)
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate ☕ while you:
Download the Family Search App
Learn more about your family history
Discover fun facts about your ancestors
👀 Could you possibly be royalty? Come find out!
🏀 THROWBACK THURSDAY BASKETBALL 🏀
Show your school spirit!
Purchase a vintage Wells High School basketball jersey and wear it to the game on Thursday, January 22 as Wells takes on Carlin.
🧡🐾 Boys and girls jerseys available – $10 each 🐾🧡
🧡🐾 Shorts available – $10 each 🐾🧡
Support our basketball teams by buying and rocking a jersey in the stands! 🐆
Show your school spirit!
Purchase a vintage Wells High School basketball jersey and wear it to the game on Thursday, January 22 as Wells takes on Carlin.
🧡🐾 Boys and girls jerseys available – $10 each 🐾🧡
🧡🐾 Shorts available – $10 each 🐾🧡
Support our basketball teams by buying and rocking a jersey in the stands! 🐆
WINTER RALLY WEEK JAN 20-22 JH/HS
Wednesday- Camo vs Animal print! Dress in camo or animal print! There will also be bead necklace trading all day in school! How this works! Choose an opponent with a bead necklace and play rock paper scissors shoot! Winner takes all the beads and wears them! Last few will compete at the pep assembly Thursday!
Wednesday- Camo vs Animal print! Dress in camo or animal print! There will also be bead necklace trading all day in school! How this works! Choose an opponent with a bead necklace and play rock paper scissors shoot! Winner takes all the beads and wears them! Last few will compete at the pep assembly Thursday!
Here’s a little example of what our wrestling coaches and athletes do during their downtime at tournaments!
Go Leopards! 💪🤼♂️
Jocks vs Nerds dress up day at Wells JH/HS
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
