Reminder: Middle school volleyball uniform check in and pizza party is Monday, 10/16 after school. We should have everything wrapped up no later than 4:30. Players, please bring $5; check google classroom page whether or not you've paid.
Congratulations to our 2023 Marching Band Drum Major, Gunner Lippold, for being accepted to perform at NMEA All State Band this November! After intense audition criteria, Gunner is one of the few students to be accepted from a class 1A-2A school. Way to go Gunner! 🎶🐅🎉
Last week in Physical Science, students identified variables (manipulating, responding, and the controlled variables) to better understand how changing the mass influences the Kinetic Energy of an object by measuring the work performed on a cup.
Last week in Chemistry, students tested different substances to observe specific properties, allowing them to identify unknown samples in the laboratory using the unique flame color of each sample.
Last week in Chemistry, students tested different substances to observe specific properties, allowing them to identify unknown samples in the laboratory using the unique flame color of each sample.
On Wednesday, October 18th Falls City Elementary students and staff are encouraged to wear ORANGE to show that we believe no child should ever experience bullying. Mr. Nelson and Ms. Osterhaus worked collaboratively on a bullying unit and Kreighton Huppert was the winning designer for the 2023 shirt contest.
K-5th grade students had a chance to Bring a Friend to Lunch. This is a great opportunity for each of our students to spend time together and enjoy school lunch. Recap: https://youtu.be/n7_RsZGgUwY
PCC-2nd grade students celebrated Fire Prevention Week. The week wrapped up with a visit from our Falls City Volunteer Fire Department. Recap: https://youtu.be/JKxEEsSMJ7w
This past week, ten students in grades 4-6 attended a Student Leadership Conference. The day was full of activities to teach students how to organize and implement successful plans when working with others. Here is a recap: https://youtu.be/3mElg6ykZP4
The FCPS ESports varsity Valorant team defeated Southern this morning 13-1 to improve to 2-1 on the season. Next Tuesday they compete against Milford. All matches are streamed via Twitch.
Falls City Rotary Club members presented each third grade student at Falls City South School with a dictionary and pen. Mrs. Auffert, Ms. Ramsey, and Ms. Frederick appreciate the time the club members take each year to present this resource and information to their students. Thank you to the Rotary Club members that made this possible for our students.
Lady Tigers battling the Freeman Falcons in ECNC volleyball in Adams.
The staff and administration of Falls City High School have
announced the
selections for September High School
Students of the Month. The honors go to the following
students:
Upperclassmen - Chase Brown, a senior, is the son of
James Brown, Grace Morris, a senior, is the daughter of
Adam and Sarah Morris.
Underclassmen - Lathan Richey, a freshman, is the son of
Josh and Molley Richey. Evie Rue, a sophomore, is the
daughter if Paul and Sara Rue.
Congratulations to the winners!
Ingredients to any successful baking club are delicious Snickerdoodle Bread, kids working together and having fun!
Cross country results from the district meet at Branched Oak.
On Wednesday, October 4th, the Falls City FFA chapter competed at district land judging in Beatrice, NE. The bus departed from the high school at 7:40 am and they started on their journey to judge the soil. There were 301 contestants and 14 schools competing at this event. The Falls City team managed to place 2nd overall and had 4 students qualify for state land judging competition. State land judging will be held on October 25th, in Broken Bow, NE. The students on the team that qualified are Brock Niedfeldt (3rd place individual), Kemper Foster (9th place), Ethan Morris (24th place), and Lathan Richey (35th place).
Ribbon places were given to the top third of competitors. Brock Niedfeldt and Kemper Foster(Purple), Ethan Morris and Lathan Richey(Blue), Eric Heizelman, Bowdy Jones(Red), Blakely Sells, Wyatt Coonce, Malori Kuker, Makayla Eberle, and Evie Rue(White). Malesa Wickham, Mason Collier, Bradyn Shulenberg, Kenzie Mason, Vaden Leyden, Taiylah Moore, and Taylor Donahoo also competed in the district land judging competition with nearly all placing in the top half of the competitors!
Reporter Breean Eickhoff
Thank you to the local businesses that opened their doors and gave Falls City, HTRS, and Sacred Heart freshmen the opportunity to see local career opportunities and the future needs these businesses have in the future.
Good luck today Boys and Girls Cross Country teams and runners today at districts! Branched Oaks here we come!
Congrats to senior Ashleigh Kirkendall for surpassing 2,000 career assists. The assist occurred in the first set of tonight's game on a Paige Young kill. Along with this milestone, the volleyball team picked up a second round win against Mead. Tiger Volleyball will play again Thursday.
The Falls City XC team earned 3rd place at the ECNC conference meet last Tuesday! Congratulations FCXC!
