The Wakefield Boys Basketball team will host an after-school club for boys and girls in grades K-2 who want to learn the fundamentals of basketball.
🏀 Skills: Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, Defense
Practice will be 1 hour and located in the activity center.
🚫 No signup. No fee.
🗓️ See the dates & times below. Question? Contact Mr. Galles.
I'll take March in Nebraska for $500, please.
Due to impending storm forecast and the safety of our students and staff we will have a 1:00pm out on Tuesday, March 4th.
🚨 POSTPONED 🚨
💨 Due to hurricane-force winds & weather changes, the LCC 6th Grade Honor Band event for Tuesday, March 4th, has been postponed. A new date will be announced once it is rescheduled. 🎶
Volleyball Camp Sign Up 5th-8th Grades
🏐 7th & 8th Graders Tuesdays & Thursdays (March 4, 6, 11, and 13)
🏐 5th & 6th Graders Tuesdays & Thursdays (March 18, 20, 25, and 27)
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SkillsUSA students are raising money to go to the State SkillsUSA contest to compete and show off the skills they have learned this year. Please come and enjoy breakfast, a silent auction, and a walk around our open house to see students' projects from this year. We look forward to seeing you.
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5th & 6th Grade CATCH My Breath Program
Enjoy the calm because spring is coming, and so is the chaos!
Looking ⏩: Spring Break Friday, March 7th AND Monday, March 10th
📚✨ It’s Read Across America Week! ✨📚
Let’s make this week a celebration of stories, curiosity, and the love of reading!
Speech
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We are beyond proud to announce that seven of our amazing Ed Rising students who competed at the state level have earned a spot at Nationals in Orlando, Florida, this summer! 🌟
These talented students will represent us in the following categories:
🏆 Public Speaking: Bailey Kai
🏆 Ethical Dilemma: Joaquín Chavez, Lily King-Lobo, Dorothy Sullivan, and Mayte Flores
🏆 Educators Rising Moment (Spanish): Griselda Zacarías
🏆 Educators Rising Moment (Spanish): Mileny Romero
🏆 Children’s Literature Pre-K (Spanish) Mayte Flores
Spring is fast approaching, and the SkillsUSA students have been busy making flower planter boxes. If you have questions or would like to purchase a planter box, don't hesitate to get in touch with Mr. Tietmeyer.
The Wakefield Speech Team attended the East Husker Conference Speech Meet (east side) on Wednesday, February 26. There were 8 schools in attendance. The group did an amazing job! A lot of growth and came home with a few medals in hand.
Sawyer Brudigam & Kinslee Metzler placed 4th in Varsity Duet.
Lexi Weaver placed 6th in Varsity in Informative
Nate Johnson placed 4th, and Mikkie Mogus placed 7th in Varsity Humorous Prose
Our schedule for the rest of the season:
- Saturday, March 1, 2025- Speech Meet @ Laurel
- Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Speech Meet @ Creighton
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Pilgar Cardinal Triganular Speech @ Wisner (4:45 pm)
- Wakefield Speech Showcase, March 20, 2025, at 7 pm in High School Band Room - admission is free and open to the public.
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 - District C1-3 Meet @ Schuyler Central High
FCCLA Hosts Successful 2025 Peer Education Conference in Kearney, Nebraska: “Find Your Spot in the World – Lead with Purpose”
Kearney, Nebraska – February 24, 2025 – The 2025 FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Peer Education Conference was held on Monday, February 24, at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska, with the theme, “Find Your Spot in the World – Lead with Purpose.” The conference brought together 330 students and advisers from 42 FCCLA chapters across Nebraska for a day of leadership development, peer education, and community engagement.
The event featured an exciting lineup of activities, including keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and recognition ceremonies. The keynote speaker, Tyler Cronin from Lincoln, captivated attendees with his motivational talk on "Marking Your Mark on the World," inspiring students to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Highlights from the 2025 Peer Education Conference include the following:
⚫ Wakefield was recognized in the Capture the Action Awards: Several chapters were recognized for their outstanding work in national programs. The Family Leader Team, Career Leader Team, and Community Leader Team each presented Capture the Action Awards to chapters excelling in the following National Programs: Stand Up, Career Connections, and FACTS.
⚫ Sawyer & Mayte Nebraska State Peer Officer Team
⚫ Breakout Sessions: Attendees participated in three engaging breakout sessions. Keynote speaker Tyler Cronin, the Nebraska State Patrol, and Melanie Standiford led these sessions, covering topics ranging from leadership development to career exploration and personal empowerment.
⚫ Chapter Presentations: Four Nebraska FCCLA chapters had the opportunity to showcase their National Program projects, highlighting their community service, leadership initiatives, and positive impact on local and national levels.
The 2025 FCCLA Peer Education Conference successfully inspired and motivated the next generation of leaders, providing students with the tools, resources, and inspiration to “Find Their Spot in the World” and lead with purpose.
Conference Speech
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The boys are back in action tonight for Round 2 of Sub Districts! Join us at Hartington Cedar Catholic as they face Cedar Catholic at 6 PM. Show your support and cheer the Trojans to a win! Good Luck Trojans!
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The Wakefield Speech Team attended the Battle Creek Braves Classic Meet on Saturday, February 22. Nineteen schools were in attendance. The group did an amazing job! They experienced a lot of growth and came home with a few medals.
Sawyer Brudigam & Kinslee Metzler placed 1st in the Varsity Duet Merit Round.
Sawyer Brudigam placed 4th in Varsity in the Persuasive Champs Round
Gracyn Keagle, Kinslee Metzler, Mirella Ruvalcaba & Alice Brown placed 3rd in Junior Varsity in the Oral Interpretation of Drama Round
Our schedule for the rest of the season:
- Saturday, March 1, 2025- Speech Meet @ Laurel
- Saturday, March 8, 2025 - Speech Meet @ Creighton
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - Pilgar Cardinal Triganular Speech @ Wisner (4:45 pm)
Wakefield Speech Showcase: March 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the High School Band Room. Admission is free and open to the public.
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 - District C1-3 Meet @ Schuyler Central High
One World Club students had a great time enjoying the warmer weather at Cone Park this weekend!
And that's a big W!
Boys will play TOMORROW night 🆚 Cedar Catholic at 6pm.