Last week in Chemistry, chem students compete the red cabbage lab. Students created a color chart using HCl and NaOH, this was used to determine the pH of household products by mixing a small sample. The Go Direct pH probe was then used to look at the accuracy of the work.
This week in Chemistry, students demonstrated all that they have learned this year by creating unique dispensing, collecting, or measuring systems which allows them to analyze the reaction of baking soda and vinegar.
Reminder that FCPS has sports physicals today starting at 4:00PM at the High School. Make sure you have the form filled out. You can pick up forms at the High School or middle school office. Cost is $20. This is for next years grades 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th.
Elementary students enjoyed activities and field day yesterday!
We would like to say "thank you" to Dollar Fresh for the donation of bottled water!
Here is a recap: https://youtu.be/klIihs2hsd0
Parents of current 5th graders:
Today a mailing was sent regarding 6th grade band. Instrumental rental night is June 7, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the MS music room. Parent permission (which are included in the mailing) forms can be turned into Ms. Phillips that night or into the MS office during office hours.
For questions, please contact our new Band director, Ms. Phillips at aphillips@fallscityps.org.
Want to wish our two state bound track athletes good luck today and tomorrow.
Career Day was held at South School on Monday, May 15th. The students learned exciting information from a variety of careers. Thank you to our presenters: Tim Campbell - Automotive; Amber Ramer, Sandra McNeely, Susan Witt, & Kelsey Prichard - Sixpence; Emily Wertenberger and Mackensie Nelson - College & substitute teaching; Lori Balke - Sales; Linda Santo - Medical; Adam Suedmeier - Music; Deanna Brown - Taxidermy; Jeremy Kearney - Welding; Brittany Campbell - Business (The Gind & Campbell Fitness).
Senior spotlight tonight at FCHS.
Ten Falls City Middle School students’ poems were accepted for publication in the anthology A Celebration of Poets Spring 2023 as part of a poetry contest they entered in their their Language Arts class. This is an honor as there were thousands of entries from schools in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin in the contest and less than 50% of the poems submitted are pulbished!
The following students and their poems from Karen Boatright's 6th grade class include: Abagail Spinner, “Crocheting”; Gracie Gill, "My Dad"; Arryn Chandler, "Those Lonely Work Days"; Ashlyn Alexander, "Boys Baseball Backyard Champs"; Peyton Weddle, “Unappreciated Custodians”; Bentley Loper, “My Gulf Motel”; Collin Roberts, “Hard Working Heroes”; Caroline Powell, “The Beach”; Josslyn Bangert, “Grandma’s House”; and Jarred Webster, “My Mom.”
High school summer volleyball is right around the corner. For any 8th-11th grade girl interested in playing high school volleyball and their parents, all summer information is on the attached image. Please join the BAND app and stay up to date on all things Tiger Volleyball!
Congratulations to our new 2023 NJHS inductees who were sworn in last night at Promotion and Awards. Congratulations as well to our Middle School Student of the Year Burke Wissman. Burke had the highest score on the scholastic achievement test in the state of Nebraska. Congrats to all of our award winners!
Doors for Promotion and Awards will open at 5:30PM. Don't come too early as it may still be raining.
Middle school art will be on display at the ceremony tonight.
Also a reminder that 8th grade parents have a dance for 8th grade students after the ceremony at High School.
As the school year comes to a close, please remember the parking and unloading areas at North and South School. Thank you for following the drop zone procedures to keep our elementary students safe.
North School -
Parents are to unload children on the south side of the building where the curb is painted red. They are not to stop or unload children in any area painted Yellow. Do not stop or park west of the building; this is a school bus zone. Use extreme care when unloading children.
South School - Parents are not to unload children on Fulton Street in the crosswalks or in any yellow area. Please pull over to the curb before letting students out of vehicles. Have students cross the street only in the cross walks.
Promotion and awards will be tonight at Prichard starting at 6:00PM. All Falls City Middle School students are invited to attend with their families. Students have reserved seating on the floor. There is parent seating on the floor as well.
The winner of The Piano Guys water bottle is Lucas Wisdom! Congratulations!
Today was our Kindergarten picnic! Due to the rain, they moved inside and enjoyed the time together!!
The 3rd grade class went on a field trip to Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. We would like to say "THANK YOU" to P.I.E. for paying the entry fee for all the students and teachers.
Here is a recap: https://youtu.be/LKMyT3fwnFk
Falls City FFA partnering with Farm Bureau
On May 11th, 2023, the Falls City FFA ventured over to North school to teach 1st and 2nd grade students about Ag. Literacy by reading them a book provided to them by the Nebraska Farm Bureau. The book, “I Love Strawberries,” was about a young girl who loved strawberries and wanted to learn how to grow them. Before she could learn how to grow them, she had to earn money, show responsibility, and find a spot to grow them. After trial and error, the young girl was able to reap the harvest of her hard work and make some money too. After reading the book the FFA members had a question and answer session about the book and agriculture. The young students had a great time learning and interacting with the high school students. Before leaving, the FFA donated the book to the North School library.
Pictured left to right: Kemper Foster, Wyatt Olberding, Jordan WIlcox, Katelynn Titus, and Sierrah Vermeer.
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 National Junior Honor Society officers:
President-Kenley Alexander, Vice President-Bella Johansen, Secretary-Bristol Titus, Treasurer-Camden Jean.
Falls City High School Graduation will be held on May 13th at 2 pm, at Prichard Auditorium. For those not able to attend in person, please watch it on Facebook Live on the Falls City District 56 Facebook page.
