Falls City Public Schools

FFA News March 8th the Falls City FFA Chapter hosted its annual Labor Auction and Pancake feed. Members arrived at the school at 4:30 to begin cooking. Pancakes, sausage, and drinks were served to all who attended the auction at 5:00. There was a silent auction open to any buyers. Baked goods such as cupcakes, cakes, and brownies as well as farm fresh eggs were open to buyers. Goods were provided by members Leah Goff, Caroline Powell, Bristol Titus, Addison Daniels, Kaydence Rego, and Taiylah Moore. At 6:00 the silent auctions closed, and the Labor Auction began. Members Brock Neidfeldt, Ethan Morris, Blakely Sells, Malori Kuker, Breean Eickhoff, Bowdy Jones, Dayton Snethen, Wyatt Coonce, Elijah Leyden, Kamdyn Huppert. Braxtyn Bauman, and Brantly Sells. The chapter advisors Miss Johnson and Mr. Miller were also auctioned off. The labor auction was a great success overall. Thank you to all who participated and supported our chapter! March 25th, 26th, and 27th the Falls City FFA Chapter attended the 98th annual Nebraska State FFA Convention. Wednesday members Brock Neidfeldt, Breean Eickhoff, Malori Kuker, and Kaydence Rego competed in Ag Business Management, and Brock Neidfeldt received a purple ribbon. Wednesday evening members Brock Neidfeldt, Ethan Morris, Malori Kuker, and Bowdy Jones received their state degrees. Thursday morning the parliamentary procedure team consisting of Ethan Morris, Brock Neidfeldt, Malori Kuker, Breean Eickhoff, Bowdy Jones, and Dayton Snethen competed. Following parliamentary procedure, the welding team headed to the state welding competition. Wyatt Coonce competed in OA, Bowdy Jones competed in MIG, Dayton Snethen competed in TIG, and Elijah Leyden competed in Stick welding. Wyatt placed 7th overall in OA. After welding, the Meats Judging team of Brock Neidfeldt, Ethan Morris, Elijah Leyden, and Haiden Dorste competed. After the competitions the members went to watch the Falls City Tiger baseball game at Lincoln Christian. After the game, the group went to Texas Roadhouse for a team meal sponsored by the chapter. The next morning, members Blakely Sells, Brock Neidfeldt, Malori Kuker, and Bowdy Jones competed in livestock judging, and Bowdy earned a blue ribbon. Friday evening, Wyatt received his recognition at Pinnacle Bank Arena for placing in the top 10 in welding. The Nebraska State FFA Convention was a great success for the Falls City FFA, and we are looking forward to our annual banquet in April. Reporter Bowdy Jones

Congratulations to the state FCCLA participants! Ella Glathar and Emmett Daake competed in Focus on Children and Brock Caudle competed in FC Chapter in Review receiving bronze in both. #fccla #inspire #leadership

Congrats to our FCMS Student Spotlight winners: 6th grade Garrett Jackson, 7th grade Lily Kopf, & 8th grade Lucas Wisdom!

Thank you to P.I.E. for organizing such a wonderful Easter Egg Hunt! We also want to extend our appreciation to the adult volunteers and NJHS members for donating and stuffing all of the eggs.

It was a very successful and enjoyable event for our students!

Video recap: https://youtu.be/4tyUsKz-jmg

March ROARS Jam winners! Thank you to Ms. Fiene and Mrs. Vonderschmidt for organizing the fun minute to win it games. Also, thanks to Peru State basketball players, Erison Vonderschmidt and Quentin Wright, for doing root beer floats with the kids!

The Boys and Girls Track team is hosting a triangular today at Jug Brown Stadium. Field events start at 4 pm with running events starting at approximately 5:15 pm. Parents night will be at approximately 5:30 pm for track and golf.
#befast

For any 7th & 8th grade student who would like a spring sports button, pictures will be taken this Thursday at the start of first period. Please fill out the form below & bring your money with you. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdox3ChiYydlx9mtalkOcjY4oHdIkM07vR5D8jidst0pfvkVQ/viewform

The Tiger Baseball team will travel to Lincoln Lutheran today at 3:30 PM. JV activity to follow the varsity.
#goodluck #lotsofruns

Congratulations to the NCPA Academic Winter Sports All-State Selections:

Boys Basketball
Bowdy Jones-11
Ethan Morris-12

Girls Basketball
Carlea Dunkhas-12
Bella Johansen-10

Speech
Kenley Alexander-10

Wrestling
Brandon Feighner-10
Dayton Snethen-11

Girls Wrestling
Gabi Young -11
Audrey Scrivens-9

On March 28th, four of our FCHS band members represented the Falls City HS Band at the 20th Class B All State music festival held in Grand Island, NE, at Grand Island Northwest HS. Our band students worked hard the entire day to prepare their concert and even celebrated the world premier of the new concert band piece, "On the Platte" by Larry MacTaggart, inspired by the landscape of Nebraska, commissioned by the directors of Class B All State. Congratulations to Avery, Tripp, Matthew, and Brandon on a job well done! 🎉🎶

The Tiger Golf team is headed to Auburn for their Golf Invitational. Good luck! #fairwaysandgreens #no3putts

Here is the Alumni Volleyball bracket for this Saturday. Games start at 8:00 AM. Thanks for supporting Tiger Volleyball!

💙Autism Awareness Day💙 On Thursday, April 2nd, we encourage all students, staff, parents, and community members to wear blue in support of World Autism Awareness Day!💙

Saturday, March 28th, at 11 am the Tiger Baseball team will host the Omaha South Packers in a double header varsity contest at SNC Field.
#tigerbaseball

The Tiger girls and boys track team will be competing in the Cougar Invitational Track Meet on Friday, March 27th. The meet will start at 4:30 PM.
#gotigers

🚨 LAST CALL 🚨

This is it, alumni! 🏐
Time is running out to get your team signed up for the Alumni Volleyball Tournament!

Grab your former teammates, dust off those knee pads, and get ready to relive the glory days (or at least try to 😉).

📅 Don’t miss your chance to compete, reconnect, and have some fun!
⏳ Registration is closing SOON — this is your final call!
Bracket will be released on Monday.

Congratulations to Senior Carlea Dunkhas and Junior Paxton Armbruster for receiving ECNC post season honors. Carlea was selected to the 3rd team and Paxton was named Honorable Mention.
#ECNC #GBB #BBB

Just finished Parli Pro at State great job Parli Team! State FFA Convention

The Tiger Baseball team will travel to Lincoln to play the Lincoln Christian Crusaders today at 4:30 PM. JV innings will follow the varsity game.