Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed May 5 as Kansas Kids Fitness Day. Increased physical activity is associated with a decreased risk of depression, improved mood and memory, stronger bones, and better heart health. By encouraging children to engage in regular physical activity and adopt healthy lifestyle choices, Kansas is investing in a healthier future for its citizens. As Kansas Kids Fitness Day approaches on May 5, communities, schools, and families are encouraged to participate in activities that promote physical activity and healthy living. Whether it’s participating in organized sports, taking walks in nature, or simply enjoying the outdoors, there are countless ways to stay active. Helpful tips and ideas can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/getting_started.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The WCHS Track teams competed in Minneapolis today and showed out against larger school competition! Lots of JV and Varsity medals, and PRs. The weightman's relay debuted and "cooked" to take 1st! The Girls team also took the team championship! ⚡️🐅⚡️
https://live.reddirtrunning.com/meets/36562/track-scores/genDivMSR%7C36562%7C43765%7C6
The Community Connections projects for this week. We love giving back to our school and community.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Washington County Elementary on Thursday, May 2. The books will be set up in the elementary lobby from 12:00 pm until after the May Fete (approximately 8:00 pm). There will be lots of books available to purchase to help students continue reading over the summer!
Our Junior High tigers will be competing in the BVL track meet tomorrow at HOME. We have a 1:00 field event start, 2:30 will be the 3200, and all running starts at 3:15-3:30 ish. They are all shooting for PR's tomorrow! #tigerstrong
WCJH-HS is currently seeking driven and energetic individuals to fill coaching positions within the district. If you have any interest and/or questions regarding the available positions, please reach out to Robert Smith at rsmith@usd108.org! https://www.usd108.org/page/employment-opportunities.
The WCHS Track Team will compete Tuesday in Minneapolis
Here are the start times and order of events
WCES May Newsletter: https://5il.co/2jwyw
Please check out this newsletter. It is full of information on the many activities that happen at the end of the school year.
The WCHS track team competed at the 84th Beloit Relays today. Both boys and girls teams continued to show improvements earning medals and season/personal bests! The girls team even won the 1A/2A Title! ⚡️🐅⚡️https://milesplit.live/meets/594592/team-scores
Jesse Hoover broke the Beloit Relays meet record in the javelin with a throw of 139'10"! The old record was 136'9"set back in 2003 ⚡️🐅⚡️
14 Washington County art students represented our school at the CCCC art day today. They attended workshops and competed in the sidewalk chalk competition plus displayed their work for showing. Congratulations to Angi and Atticus for winning best of categories- they are coming home with some nice trophies. Make sure to come up Monday night to see our art displayed at the Spring Concert.
Time is running out! Don't miss your last chance to purchase your house number sign before May 1, 2024. Ensure your home stands out and finding your address easier when an emergency arises.
Tiger Spirit hats are for sale. Each hat style is featured in a picture with its price. Hats are $20 or $25 or bring in your own hat and we will add the tiger patch for $10. Contact Michelle Bruna at mbruna@usd108.org or at 785-541-1056 to get your hat today.
Mrs. Baker's class spends a couple days working with geoboards in math. Geoboards work on many skills and standards: geometry with shapes, angles, area, perimeter, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills.
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Congratulations to Joree Bentz for placing as the 3rd high individual in the North Central District Horse Judging Competition hosted by Cloud County Community College!
The State FFA Agronomy CDE is next week at KSU in Manhattan and WCHS FFA members are working hard to prepare for this opportunity. The NC District competition ended with the WCHS Senior Division Team placing 2nd in the event, and Jonathan Wright finishing in 2nd, Destyni Christenson - 6th, and Brianne Fincham - 8th individually. In the Greenhand Division, the WCHS Freshmen landed 4 students in the top ten individually, and placed first as a team. Dawson Strunk - 2nd, Eli Crome - 3rd, Kale Miller - 6th, and Easton Finlayson - 8th overall. Great work everyone!
Livestock Judging is coming to a close this spring, completing our 4th competition, we had some outstanding performances. Last week, at the Smith Center Livestock Judging Contest, the Washington County FFA Chapter finished as the 1st place team in the event, just 1 point ahead of St. Francis FFA. At the District Competition, the Senior and Greenhand teams placed 3rd. Colton Harlan led the way by finishing as the 2nd High Individual in the NC District Event and 7th in Smith Center. In the NC District Freshmen division, Dawson Strunk - 4th, and Jacob Elliott - 7th place. In Smith Center, Konner Chandler placed 2nd in the Greenhand division and Gatlin Willbrant finished in 10th. Jacob Elliott placed 6th in the Phillipsburg invitational, and WCHS finished as the 2nd Place Team. State Livestock Judging is next week! Great job everyone!
Washington County FFA Nursery/Landscape Team - 2024 NC District first place team! Congratulations to William Svanda who finished as the first place individual in the overall competition, winning the event by nearly 50 points over the next highest competitor. Alyssa Jueneman placed second place in the senior division, and Layla Tholstrup finished 8th. In the Greenhand Division, Tanner Baker placed 1st overall, and Cayden Meadows finished as the 3rd Place individual.
Come join us for the 5th/6th Band/Vocal Spring concert at 7:00 p.m. in the elementary gym. The kids have been working hard to make this a great concert.
