Wells Combined School

Join us on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 PM at the GBC Theater for "An Evening with Tanaya Winder," hosted by the Elko County School District's Family and Community Engagement Center. Free admission and open to all.

Nurse Moriah and Mrs. Morrison have been doing a Kindness and Well-Being Class with the 6th graders. The last week of class was "showing gratitude." The students were asked to choose a teacher who showed them compassion, empathy, and kindness. The 6th grade chose Mrs. Hansen to receive the certificate of excellence. Thank you, Mrs. Hansen, Nurse Moriah, and Mrs. Morrison for everything you do for our students!

Mental Health Awareness Month

Track & Field divisional trials in Reno, Nevada

Attention PARENTS, STUDENTS & TEACHERS There will be an advisory meeting to talk about the breakfast and lunch program. The meeting will be held at Central Kitchen, 1092 Burns Road, on May 3rd at 10:00 A.M. During the meeting, we will discuss the pros and cons of our breakfast and lunch programs.

Please join us to cheer on our talented boys' golf team as they host their home tournament on Thursday, May 2nd. Don't miss the chance to show your support for our school's athletes. We hope to see you there!

Don't miss out on the exciting baseball and softball games happening tomorrow, April 30th, in Carlin! Our school's teams will be facing off against the Railroaders. Come out and cheer them on as they compete in what's sure to be a thrilling match-up. See you there!

Good luck to our golf team as they compete today in Battle Mountain!

REMINDER Tuesday, April 30th @8:30 am, will be all spring sports pictures, including rodeo, senior formals for the seniors who missed them last time, and new student photos. If your student missed picture day, please make certain they come and get their photo taken to go in the yearbook. Following photos @ the high school, the photographer will go to the elementary school for kindergarten cap and gown photos.

On April 27th, Wells High School Softball honored senior Matti K, accompanied by her stepfather Derrick Montoya and mother Alicia Kooi. Matti, we just wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt congratulations to you on your senior year in softball. You should be proud of yourself, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors both on and off the field!!

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL vs WHITE PINE is CANCELED, today, Friday April 26th.

Track and Field will be competing in Wendover, Utah on Saturday, April 27th, 9 am... CORRECTION...THE MEET WILL START @ 10 AM

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Amy Hunsaker for her unwavering commitment and tireless efforts in supporting our students in numerous ways! Ms. H was recognized for her 25 years of service with NASC at the State Conference. She has devoted her life to helping our students thrive, whether it is in the classroom, on school trips, on and off the field, or anywhere else she is needed. Ms. H has given her all to the students and staff of Wells Combined, and we are truly appreciative of her dedication.

Our music teacher, Mr. David Roberson, accompanied six of our talented students - Chris B, Skylar H, Marcos C, Isabella E, Avery S, and Angela D - to the 2024 American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) High School All-State Choir held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Spanish Springs rodeo results Elko Daily Free Press RENO — The Spanish Springs High School and Junior High School Rodeo took place from April 5-7, at the Reno Livestock Events Center. The results listed are for the competitors who ranked in the top 10 of the average in their respective events. Bareback Riding 1. Ian Leavitt Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Eyer Morrison — Wells Rodeo Club — 1st-go score 72.0 and 2nd-go no score 2. Ian Livingstone — Wells Rodeo Club Boys Cutting 1. Tucker Shippy — Wells Rodeo Club — 1st-go score 74.0 and 2nd-go score 72.0 2. Kade McKnight 3. Lane Byrd 4. Billy DeLong 5. Quaid Spratling 6. Jacob Burke 7. Quinn Filippini 8. Cooper Hill Girls Cutting 1. Ellie Gansberg 2. Sabra Steen 3. Matti DeLong 4. Audrey Wright — Elko Rodeo Club 5. Olivia Process 6. Quil Filippini 7. Molly Whitaker Goat Tying 1. Kylie Ann Behrendt 2. Leeah Osterhoudt 3. Matti DeLong 4. Brooklyn Sena 5. Olivia Process 6. Christina Hendricks 7. Maddie Rockwell — Wells Rodeo Club 8. Scarlett Buchanan 9. Amelia Lancaster 10. Kashlin Hill Pole Bending 1. Olivia Process 2. Hannah Bliss 3. Kashlin Hill 4. Maggie Van Norman 5. Leigh Johnson 6. Caylee Linnell — Elko Rodeo Club 7. Kylie Velasco — Wells Rodeo Club 8. Emma Garijo 9. Amelia Lancaster 10. Quil Filippini Steer Wrestling 1. Jace Jepson 2. Grant Kiechler 3. Kade McKnight 4. Dalton Nixon Team Roping 1. Blake Vanstavern and Noah Williams 2. Wyatt Peek and Jarrett Peek 3. Quil Filippini and Quinn Filippini 4. Maggie Van Norman and Willis Rodriguez — Elko Rodeo Club 5. Marinna Mori and Emmett Silva — Elko Rodeo Club 6. Amelia Lancaster and Eli Lancaster 7. Jayden Buchanan and Hannah Bliss 8. Matti DeLong and Billy DeLong 9. Cole English and Caleb Edgmon 10. CJ Christian and Cade Steward Tie-Down Roping 1. Noah Williams 2. Emmett Silva — Elko Rodeo Club 3. Oliver Buchanan 4. Kade McKnight 5. Wyatt Peek 6. Wyatt Lusk — Elko Rodeo Club 7. Jace Jepson 8. Lane Byrd 9. Cade Steward 10. CJ Christian Breakaway Roping 1. Marinna Mori — Elko Rodeo Club — 1st-go time 3.7 and 2nd-go time 3.05 2. Maggie Van Norman — Independent — Tuscarora 3. Cierra Johnson 4. Christina Hendricks 5. Matti DeLong 6. Leigh Johnson 7. Kaydence Potratz 8. Olivia Process 9. Kayleigh Marshall 10. Amelia Lancaster Junior High Top-10 Average Winners Barrel Racing 1. Ellie Machado 2. Stella Lee 3. Macy Marvel 4. Louise DeLong 5. Landry Meiman 6. Kiala Reynolds 7. Jordyn Process 8. Charlotte Silva — Elko Rodeo Club 9. Taylor Hill 10. Macy Moore Boys Breakaway 1. Luke Matson — Elko Rodeo Club— 1st-go time 4.1 2nd-go time 7.6 2. Stix Lee 3. Bryce Fears 4. Case Morrison — Wells Rodeo Club 5. Clayton Hiibel 6. Logan Lancaster 7. Pete Mori — Elko Rodeo Club 8. Tucker Nicoll Boys Goat Tying 1. Frank Buchanan 2. Henry Buchanan 3. Luke Matson — Elko Rodeo Club 4. Ben Marvel 5. Stix Lee 6. Lane Whitaker — Elko Rodeo Club 7. Case Morrison — Wells Rodeo Club 8. Wyatt Greenwood 9. Tucker Nicoll 10. Clayton Hiibel Chute Dogging 1. Ben Marvel 2. Lane Whitaker — Elko Rodeo Club 3. Logan Lancaster 4. Stix Lee 5. Bryce Fears 6. Luke Anderson 7. Henry Buchanan 8. Frank Buchanan 9. Case Morrison — Wells Rodeo Club 10. Chance Thomas Girls Breakaway 1. Ryliegh Coe 2. Raelee Christian 3. Tegun Sleppy 4. Kiala Reynolds 5. Landry Meiman 6. Charlotte Silva — Elko Rodeo Club 7. Megan Allison 8. Huntley Byrd 9. Jenna Covers Up 10. Brooke Ramsdell Girls Goat Tying 1. Ryliegh Coe 2. Megan Allison 3. Landry Meiman 4. Ellie Machado 5. Natalie Bliss 6. Ashlynn Kavanagh 7. Charlotte Silva 8. Taylor Hill 9. Kinley Behrendt 10. Macy Marvel Junior High Bareback Riding 1. Ben Marvel Junior High Bull Riding 1. Rostin Snow 2. Beau Drake Junior High Saddle Bronc Riding 1. Ben Marvel Pole Bending 1. Huntley Byrd 2. Jordyn Process 3. Natalie Bliss 4. Fia Trombetta 5. Macy Moore 6. Louise DeLong 7. Raelee Christian 8. Stella Lee 9. Macy Marvel 10. Josie Brodsho — Wells Rodeo Club Ribbon Roping 1. Stix Lee and Stella Lee 2. Pete Mori — Elko Rodeo Club — and Raelee Christian 3. Frank Buchanan and Huntley Byrd 4. Lane Whitaker — Elko Rodeo Club — and Ellie Machado 5. Henry Buchanan and Louise DeLong 6. Ben Marvel and Macy Marvel 7. Wyatt Greenwood and Kinley Behrendt 8. Bryce Fears and Jordyn Process 9. Jace Barto and Kaydee Lacey 10. Luke Matson and Charlotte Silva — Elko Rodeo Club Team Roping 1. Stix Lee and Clayton Hiibel 2. Huntley Byrd and Bryce Fears 3. Frank Buchanan and Tucker Nicoll 4. Luke Matson and Lane Whitaker — Elko Rodeo Club 5. Logan Lancaster and Pete Mori — Elko Rodeo Club 6. Charlotte Silva — Elko Rodeo Club — and Taylor Hill 7. Raelee Christian and Louise DeLong 8. Tegun Sleppy and Jace Barto 9. Logan Lancaster and Macy Marvel Tie-Down Roping 1. Henry Buchanan 2. Frank Buchanan 3. Lane Whitaker — Elko Rodeo Club 4. Ben Marvel *Photos are of Eyer, Ian and Josie. Some photos are not from this specific rodeo

Wells High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team had an incredibly successful week at the State competition. Jesse S was elected as the new Eastern Region Vice President for Nevada FBLA. This year's FBLA State competition was one of the largest events in the history of FBLA, with over 800 students participating! Our students were excellent competitors and won numerous awards! Parli-Pro 1st-Truman, Jesse, Colter, Spencer and Isaac Business Etiquette- 1st-Chris Multimedia Website Design-1st- Cassidy, RileyJo Mission& Pledge 1st-Avianna 2nd-Avery 3rd-RileyJo 4th-Bella 5th-Cassidy 7th-Lupe 8th-Camden 9th-Chris Digital Video Production 5th-Jesse, Spencer, & Chris Business Law-7th-Truman Leadership-3rd-Cassidy Elevator Speech-3rd-Chris Digital Citizenship- 2nd-Chris Graphic Design- Gonzalo placed 10th after three rounds of elimination Matti & Jose also participated in Graphic Design Angel competed in Website Design Job Interview- Melanie Intro to social media strategies-Melanie

Virginia City @ Wells Baseball Saturday, April 27th 12 pm/ 2 pm Umpire Appreciation

Softball @ Wells vs Virginia City Saturday, April 27th 10 am/ 12 pm Umpire Appreciation Day

Jesse S was elected as the Eastern Region Vice President for Nevada FBLA. He attended his first official meeting today, Wednesday, April 24th. Congratulations Jesse!!

Wells High School Boys Golf Ely, Nevada April 25th 10 am