The WCHS FFA Veterinary Science Team finished as the State Runner-Up this year at the Kansas FFA Veterinary Science CDE. With 79 teams in the competition and nearly 300 individuals, Vet Science is one of the largest competitive FFA events in Kansas each year. Six students from WCHS worked hard this spring to learn the material, build study materials and push each other to improve each week. Team members included Senior McKenzie Baker, Juniors Joree Bentz and Elin Auer, and Freshmen Madison Linck, Witt Keesecker, and Rowley Keesecker, who finished as the 10th place individual in this year's state event. Congratulations Vet Science Team!
The WCHS Nursery/Landscape Team competed in the State FFA Competition last week, and were named as the State Champion Team for 2025, punching their ticket to the National FFA Nursery/Landscape CDE at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana in October. Makenna Elliott led the way by finishing as the State Champion Individually, with Tanner Baker placed 3rd, William Svanda placed 6th and Cayden Meadows placed 18th overall. Congratulations!
The Washington County FFA Agronomy Team finished as the State Champions this year, earning a chance to compete in the National FFA Agronomy Competition this fall in Indianapolis, Indiana. All four team members placed in the top 10 individually, with Jonathan Wright - 2nd, Dawson Strunk - 3rd, Amber Kolle - 6th, and Destyni Christenson - 10th place. Congratulations!
The Washington County FFA Banquet was May 13th, Tuesday Evening in the WCHS High School Gym. Several members received awards for their outstanding accomplishments throughout the school year. Highlights of the evening included Election of the 2025 - 2026 Chapter Officers, Chapter Proficiency Awards, Senior Scholarships, SAE Grants, Chapter Star Awards, and Career Development Event Results from throughout the year. Outgoing seniors were also recognized for four years of their leadership and dedication to our FFA Program and to Washington County High School. We wish the Class of 2025 all the best, thank you for making such an outstanding impact on our school!!
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The WCHS girls track team also had a number of PR's today at the TVL meet. Layla has been working hard on her hurdle form and continues to drop her time in the 100's. Today she ran another huge PR of 17.14!!! Anna (birthday girl) ran a PR in the 300 hurdles with a time of 47.42. Kenzie ran a season best of 2:28 in the 800 and claimed the title in it. Alyssa jumped 16-6.5 in the long jump for a PR. Kenzie also PR'd in the triple jump with a 33-09 jump. Jesse had a big PR in the discus with a throw of 113. The girls 4x100 relay team of Addy, Kenzie, Jesse, and Alyssa have been working hard on handoffs and ran a season best of 51.88. Nora ran a PR in the 3200 with a 15:02. Jesse tried the shot and threw a PR of 34-11. Some of the girls were asked to step out of their comfort zone today and try some new events to help the team and they did it, Madisyn and Macie in the 3200 and the 4x800 team of Nora, Saki, Madisyn and Madisyn. That is what being a team is all about. The girls team gutted it out and came away with second place team title as well. Good work!!
The WCHS Tiger boys track athletes put on a show today as well!!! Octavien said not only can I throw the big 5-0 but I can throw 52-01!!! Gavyn LeDuc didn't want to be left behind and had a huge PR of his own, throwing 46-1.5!! Michael also PR'd in the shot with a put of 40-11. Tanner also had a fine day, he had a PR of 41-07 in triple jump and ran a 17:55 PR in the 110 hurdles. Chayse PR'd in long jump with a jump of 20-7.5. Atticus ran a PR in the 1600 with a time of 4:52. Tucker and Monte also ran PR's in the 100 with times of 11.9 and 12.03. Tucker and Eli both also ran PR's in the 200 with times of 24.31 and 24.32. Blake, Easton, and Preston all PR'd in throwing events as well. The boys competed hard and are starting to shine. All the hard work they have been putting training and learning proper technique is starting to really show. Oh yeah, the boys team also did awesome enough to place 3rd as a team!!!
Well, I don't even know where or how to start about the TVL track meet today. To say that we as coaches are proud would be an understatement!!!! The WCHS Tigers PERFORMED today. There were four league records broke today by some lady Tiger athletes. Addy broke both the 100 hurdle (15:37) and 300 hurdle (46:15) records!! The 100 time also broke her own school record. Jesse broke the javelin record with a throw of 145-04. The lady Tiger 4x400 team of Alyssa, Addy, Kenzie, and Anna also broke the TVL league record with a winning time of 4:06!!! Way to go girls!!!
The Kindergartners had a great field trip today! We made stops at FNB, United Bank & Trust, Ohlde Dairy, and Clay Center Zoo and parks! The kids were well behaved and played hard! Fun was had by all!
Mrs. Goeckel's class had a great time with Glow Day today! We celebrated everything we have learned this year with a fun day of review and practice. Thanks to Mrs. Applegarth for sharing her supplies so both classes could experience the fun!
Just a reminder that Week 2 FCCLA Freezer Meal orders are due Tuesday. The flyer is attached for information but please text or email me if you have any questions. Thank you!
The Life Skills class has some pretty awesome dishes they devoured today!
Tomorrow (FRIDAY) is the last day to order this year's yearbook!!
Mrs. Baker wants to thank our classroom sponsor, Washington Farm Bureau for purchasing replacement books for Indian in the Cupboard for MTSS reading and for the 3 Shut the Box math games.
Kindergarten, here we come! 🐯 💪
While investigating chemical engineering, students in STEM made bouncy balls. Tomorrow they will test a different recipe to determine the effects on their product.
The 4th graders went on their field trip to the Topeka capital today. They had a historical tour and then braved the historical dome tour, 17/27 students made it to the top! Be sure to ask them what they learned.
The kids in 6th grade are so excited to see that the chicks have started hatching!!!
WCHS Track competes HERE tomorrow (5/15/2025)! TVL Meet! Admission price will be $5 Adults and $5 K-12. Good luck coaches and athletes! #BeTigerStrong
First grade had an eventful field trip! Students started their day learning about different animals by investigating and interacting with their skins and skulls. Ranger Rob then led the very energetic students on a journey through the Nebraska wilderness prairie exploring wildlife and plants. Students got to see deer, a beaver’s dam, and then stopped to enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature.
After visiting the Homestead National Historic Park we decided to be spontaneous and stop at the Beatrice Speedway! Students got to take a leisurely ride around the track in the yellow chariot followed by a victory lap. Oh, what fun it is to be a first grader!
Our last stop on this wonderful field trip was to the Beatrice Fire & Rescue Station. Students got to see into the daily life of a firefighter. The first graders enjoyed exploring the fire trucks and learning how firefighters use their gear. We now understand how important their job is.
If you want to hear more about our field trip, ask a first grader. I am confident they will give this field trip a positive review!
