On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in front of family, friends, and teachers, 10 High School musicians were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society in the Falls City High School Auditorium. Arryn Chandler, Ryder Hullman, Miyuna Kong, Tripp Lippold, Caroline Macardican, Kaytlin Rhodd, Audrey Scrivens, Andre Shafer, Jennifer Sweeney, and Burke Wissman are the SECOND class to be inducted into Chapter #9367. These music students were carefully selected by their High School Music Directors on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Scholarship represents scholastic achievement and open-mindedness toward knowledge and truth. Character emphasizes a devotion to high ideals and recognizes no barriers between people of diverse backgrounds. Leadership guides us to great undertakings. And service encourages assistance and kindness to others. The name Tri-M was derived from the original name of the honor society-Modern Music Masters.
A member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society is one who sets a good example, is always willing to assist those students who are striving to better themselves in the music department, and always remembers that real honor brings responsibility.
The Tri-M emblem was designed to symbolize the function and purpose of the honor society. The music staff, the lyre, and the scroll represent the members’ proficiency and service in the field of music. The triplet figure in the form of an M symbolizes the three M’s in the name Modern Music Masters, from which the society’s name was derived.
Alisha Sutton-Director of Choirs & Piano at FCMS/FCHS- is the chapter's Sponsor.
Not pictured-Kaytlin Rhodd & Jennifer Sweeney
A member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society is one who sets a good example, is always willing to assist those students who are striving to better themselves in the music department, and always remembers that real honor brings responsibility.
The Tri-M emblem was designed to symbolize the function and purpose of the honor society. The music staff, the lyre, and the scroll represent the members’ proficiency and service in the field of music. The triplet figure in the form of an M symbolizes the three M’s in the name Modern Music Masters, from which the society’s name was derived.
Alisha Sutton-Director of Choirs & Piano at FCMS/FCHS- is the chapter's Sponsor.
Not pictured-Kaytlin Rhodd & Jennifer Sweeney
The 13th Biennial Madrigal Feaste, under Mrs. Sutton's direction, was celebrated December 6 & 7, 2025 to a packed house. 52 choir students performed for about 290 guests between the 2 performances. The Madrigal tradition at FCHS dates back to the mid 80's, if not before.
Madrigal Royalty
Queen Harley Sutton & King Camden Jean
Queen of the Enchanted Forest Madalynn Hawley.
On Saturday, December 13th, Ms. Phillips and members of the FCPS band attended Tuba Christmas in Hiawatha, KS! This event takes place annually and invites tuba and euphonium players to play traditional christmas carols for the public. ❄️🎄🎶 Thank You Hiawatha for the invite!
The Tiger Girls and Boys Basketball will travel to Adams on Saturday, Dec. 13th to take on the Freeman Falcons. Game time is 3:00 PM.
FCPS Music would like to invite you to our Sounds of the Season winter concert featuring our 6-12th grade musicians, vocal and instrumental. Please reach out to Ms. Phillips and/or Mrs. Sutton with any questions you may have ❄️🎶🎤
The Tiger Wrestlers competed at the Peru State Wrestling Invite today.
The Boys finished 3rd as a team with 125 points.
The Girls finished 5th as a team with 86 points.
Boys Individual Results:
113lbs - Dayton Snethen - 4th
132lbs - Tristan Randall - 🥇
138lbs - Cade Caudle - 4th
144lbs - Caden Collier 4th
150lbs - Orion Cattrell 🥈
165lbs - Ashton Martin -🥈
190lbs - Brantly Sells - 🥈
215lbs - Jayden Mirelez- 🥈
Girls Individual Results:
140lbs - Leah Goff - 🥈
145lbs - Gabi Young - 🥈
155lbs - Taytum Maddox - 🥇
170lbs - Jalin DePrey - 4th
235lbs - Gabbi Griffin - 4th
#Relentless #TigerWrestlingPride 🤼♀️🐅🤼♂️
Congratulations to our Tiger Football players for earning District and ECNC honors.
1st Team- Brock Niedfeldt and Gavin Bauer (not pictured)
Honorable Mention- Orion Cattrell, Cade Caudle, Mason Collier, Jaxten Jorgensen (not pictured) , Vaden Leyden,
Ashton Martin, Caleb Offner, Blakely Sells, Chase Simpson, Jayton Wilkerson
In addition to our students enjoying the "December to Remember" dress up days, we want to remind you of the P.I.E. teacher giving tree located at North School. Please feel free to stop in, pull an ornament, shop for the item, and return it to school. Our teachers, K-12, truly appreciate your support!
Happy Holidays! 🌲
Falls City Tiger Girls and Boys Basketball team will take on the Eagle from Johnson-Brock on Friday, Dec. 12th, at 4:00 PM.
#together #bettereveryday
#together #bettereveryday
The Tiger Girls and Boys Wrestling team will compete in the first Annual Peru State College Wrestling Invitational on Friday, December 12th, at 10:00 AM.
#goodlucktigers #pinthem
#goodlucktigers #pinthem
OFFNER SIGNS WITH USD!
Falls City Public Schools is proud to announce that Caleb Offner, senior offensive lineman for the Falls City Tigers, has officially signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career with the University of South Dakota Coyotes Football Program.
Caleb becomes one of the few student-athletes in school history and the first in more than 30 years to sign at the NCAA Division I level. Standing 6’6” and 300 pounds, Caleb’s combination of power, grit, and leadership has made him a standout both on and off the field.
Caleb was joined by family and staff during his signing ceremony at Falls City High School, marking a major milestone in his athletic journey.
USD Head Football Coach Travis Johansen praised Offner’s potential, noting, “Caleb has the physical tools and the work ethic we look for in a Coyote. He has the frame and mobility to develop into a foundational piece of our offensive line group. We’re excited to welcome him to campus.”
“We are incredibly proud of Caleb,” said Falls City Activities Director Gale Dunkhas. “We appreciate Caleb’s hard work and leadership this season and wish him the best of luck as he continues his career at the next level at South Dakota.”
Caleb will join the Coyotes in Vermillion next fall as part of USD’s 2026 recruiting class.
Join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement!
Congratulations, Caleb! Once a Tiger, always a Tiger — and now, Go Yotes!
Falls City Public Schools is proud to announce that Caleb Offner, senior offensive lineman for the Falls City Tigers, has officially signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career with the University of South Dakota Coyotes Football Program.
Caleb becomes one of the few student-athletes in school history and the first in more than 30 years to sign at the NCAA Division I level. Standing 6’6” and 300 pounds, Caleb’s combination of power, grit, and leadership has made him a standout both on and off the field.
Caleb was joined by family and staff during his signing ceremony at Falls City High School, marking a major milestone in his athletic journey.
USD Head Football Coach Travis Johansen praised Offner’s potential, noting, “Caleb has the physical tools and the work ethic we look for in a Coyote. He has the frame and mobility to develop into a foundational piece of our offensive line group. We’re excited to welcome him to campus.”
“We are incredibly proud of Caleb,” said Falls City Activities Director Gale Dunkhas. “We appreciate Caleb’s hard work and leadership this season and wish him the best of luck as he continues his career at the next level at South Dakota.”
Caleb will join the Coyotes in Vermillion next fall as part of USD’s 2026 recruiting class.
Join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement!
Congratulations, Caleb! Once a Tiger, always a Tiger — and now, Go Yotes!
Middle School Boys Basketball team will play Lourdes Central Catholic in Nebraska City on Thursday, Dec. 11th, at 4:00 PM.
#ontheroad
#ontheroad
High School FCA celebrated the season with a Christmas pizza party! Students enjoyed a fun round of Hungry, Hungry Reindeer and a great lesson to wrap up our first semester.
Huge congratulations to these girls on becoming Back-to-Back ECNC MS Girls Wrestling Championships!
These ladies stepped onto the mats tonight with purpose and left with 1st place and 199.5 total team points.
What makes this title even more special is how it was earned. This team won by 7.5 points, and every single wrestler found a way to contribute, each securing at least one win. That’s the mark of a true team with athletes who show up for each other and battled for every point.
The coaches can’t say enough about their progress, their toughness, and the pride they bring to our program. The future of Falls City Girls Wrestling is looking bright!
Varsity Individual Results:
Alivia Seeba - 🥇
GraceLynn Webster - 🥈
Rylee Kreifels - 🥈
Paylen Jones - 🥇
Kaylor Karst - 🥈
Alaina Jackson - 🥈
Lillian West - 🥉
Ava Kaiser - 🥇
Lilly Kopf - 🥈
Tanner Maddox - 🥉
Emma Goff - 4th
Beckett Shafer - 4th
#Relentless #TigerWrestlingPride 🤼♀️🐅🤼♂️
The Tiger Girls and Boys Basketball team will play their home opener on Tuesday, December 9th vs the Thunder from Nodaway Valley. Boys JV game will tip-off at 5:00 pm followed by girls varsity and boys varsity. Nodaway Valley does not have a girls JV team.
The JOY of giving to the Omaha Children’s Hospital shows on all the FCCLA members faces today. Our bake sale provides an opportunity for each student to give a gift. 🎁 Happy holidays! 🎄
Paraeducator position just posted!
Good luck to the Middle School Girls Wrestling team as they compete today at the ECNC Wrestling tournament in Weeping Water! Monday, Dec. 8th, 4:00 PM.
#goforthegold
#goforthegold
Greetings,
Phone lines at FCPS are back up! Thank you for your patience.
Greetings,
Phone lines at FCPS are back up! Thank you for your patience.