HOPE Week was a great success, featuring many fun activities for the students.
To learn more about Hope Squad, please visit hopesquad.com
A Hope Squad is a group of students nominated by their peers.
They meet regularly with trained Advisors to talk and learn about mental health.
Members are trained to note signs of distress and reach out, connecting peers to help and hope.
Hope Squads educate the entire student body to reduce stigma and change their school's culture.
Winter Sports Banquet
Tuesday, March 4th
Wells High School Auditorium
7 PM
🌟 You're Invited to the Wells High School Talent Show! 🌟 **NEW DATE** MARCH 13th**
Join us for an exciting evening on March 13th at 6 PM as we celebrate our amazing talents at the SECOND ANNUAL WELLS JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW! We can't wait to see you there and cheer on our talented performers! 🎉
PROM CLOSET
Help support Communities in Schools by becoming a sponsor or by giving dresses, suits, formal attire, accessories, beauty tutorials, giveaways and more. Sponsorships and donations will be accepted from now until March 20th.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Nevada Gold Mines LLC for their generous grant, which will enable our school to purchase bleachers and shot clocks. Additionally, the PTO has provided a matching donation of $500. A special thank you goes to Mrs. DelRio for her efforts in writing the grant!
Students at Wells Elementary who reached and surpassed their MAPS test goals had a fantastic time throwing pies in a staff member's face! What a fun way to celebrate their hard work!
Our intramural wrestlers have been performing exceptionally well at their meets. Last weekend was particularly thrilling, as each athlete secured victory by achieving pins against their opponents. and they all remain undefeated!
They will wrestle on March 1st @Adobe Middle School starting at noon.
Good luck wrestlers!!
PENNY WARS @ Wells Elementary School
February 24-March 6th
Bring all your extra change to school to help your class earn points. If you bring $1, $5 or $10 you can add points to your class jar. If you bring nickels, dimes or quarters, you can subtract points from another class. Let the fun begin!
**HOPE WEEK**
Join us in celebrating Hope Week! Show your support and bring a little excitement to our school by wearing your favorite boots on Wednesday, February 26th. Let’s fill the hallways with colorful and creative footwear as we come together to spread messages of hope and positivity!
Our Wells #1 and Wells #2 girls intramural volleyball teams will play at Spring Creek on Friday, February 28th in the Spring Creek Volleyball Cup. Wells #2 will face WWMS #1 at 9 am, and Wells #1 will take on WWMS #2 at 10 am. Good luck teams!
📚 Exciting News from the Library! 🎨
Wells Elementary is thrilled to welcome Jannie Ho, an amazing children's book author and illustrator, for a special visit on March 3rd at 1:30 PM!
For just $1.00, students can attend this fun and inspiring event, where Jannie will share her creative process and love for storytelling.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind literary adventure! Send in $1.00 by February 28th to secure a spot.
📖🎨 Get ready to meet the magic behind the books! ✨
Welcome to Hope Week! From February 24 to 27, the Hope Squad is excited to host a series of activities designed for all students to participate in. Each day will feature a variety of events aimed at promoting positivity, community, and mental well-being. Don’t miss out on the chance to make new friends and spread hope throughout our school!
February is American Heart Month. Stay alert to the warning signs of heart attacks and strokes. Visit goredforwomen.org for more information.
Our elementary students have been participating in the Kids Heart Challenge. Five students were recognized and received some awards during our Monday morning meeting. Please sign up for the Heart Challenge, complete Finn's Mission, and help our school reach the goal of raising $1,000 in lifesaving donations!
Mr. Myles Baldwin has just been awarded the 1A Athletic Director of the Year!
This recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment and countless hours of hard work and dedication to Wells High School. Congratulations to Mr. Baldwin for his remarkable leadership and the positive impact he has made on the student-athletes and the entire school community!
Wear your FFA official dress or anything blue today in honor of National FFA Week!
Our intramural wrestlers have been putting in tremendous effort during their competitions. This Saturday, February 22, they will compete at Adobe Middle School, starting at 1 PM. We invite you to come to Elko and cheer on our talented athletes.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the WJHS Drama Club proudly presents **KNOCK KNOCK**, a captivating play by Kathryn Funkhouser and Jason Pizzarello. **Date:** February 26th , Wednesday** **Time:** 6:30 PM **Location:** Wells High School Auditorium **Tickets $3** Experience the excitement and talent of our Junior High students as they bring this delightful production to life. Your presence will not only support our young performers but also celebrate the magic of theater. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dear Families,
Kids Heart Challenge is off to a great start! Has your family learned Hands-Only CPR yet?! If not, sign up today! DID YOU KNOW – 90% of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest don’t survive. Immediate Hands-Only CPR can double, even triple, a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. By completing Finn’s Mission, YOU can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR!
SIGN UP/LOG IN at http://www2.heart.org/goto/WellsCombinedSchool and LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR TODAY! Then from your HQ, share this lifesaving skill with 10 family members or friends, helping to create a community of lifesavers.
KHC GOALS & CELEBRATIONS:
Our goal is to raise $1000 in lifesaving donations!
The goal is to get 50+ students registered for the Kids Heart Challenge. when we hit the goal then all 50+ students will get EXTRA RECESS!
We are trying to get 18+ students , families and teachers to complete Finn's Mission!
Class that raises the most money gets a pizza and ice cream sandwich party.
Class that has the most students registered wins a caramel apple nacho party.
All those that complete Finn's Mission will get their own Super Heart Hero Cape!
Why Finn’s Mission? Meet heart survivor Finn and hear how completing Finn’s Mission gives hope to everyone, everywhere. Thank you for supporting the American Heart Association and for being a Heart Hero!
We are thrilled to announce that Maximos C. has been crowned the 7th Grade District Spelling Bee Champion! Congratulations, Max! We are incredibly proud of your achievement and can't wait to see what you accomplish next!
