Our communities have been generous through the years when it comes to making investments in our schools and creating opportunities for our students. However, the oldest portions of our facilities in Calamus and Wheatland date to 1950, meaning 21st century learning can be challenging.
At the high school, the last major work occurred in 2005. Some of the priorities identified at this campus include:
➡️ No secure entry
➡️ The Ag Building and its equipment are outdated and the building is not connected
➡️ Poor circulation throughout the building
➡️ Small classrooms
➡️ Deteriorating hallway floors
➡️ Windows that leak and lack screens
➡️ Crowded stairwells and hallways
➡️ Lack of resource space
➡️ Limited number of restrooms
Find more information about the $7.5 million bond referendum and answers to FAQs: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org.
Thank you to the elementary teachers for welcoming our student to school during Fist Bump Friday this morning!
Class of 2025
Senior Spotlight, Adessa McClung
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October 7-11 is Homecoming! Here are the Elementary Dress Up days.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Calamus-Wheatland Chapter of the National Honor Society! #gowarriors
Mrs. Anderson's students are hard at work exploring the life cycle of a plant.#gowarriors
📷 Picture Day is Monday, October 7 📷
Order forms will be coming home with students this week!
Reminder:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 is a scheduled 12:30pm early dismissal for staff professional development.
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Elementary October Warrior Update- October 2024
JH volleyball at Durant on Tues, October 1st
Admission is cashless: may be purchased ahead at the link below or via card at the admission gate.
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202404101142088369bb0534c124b48/checkout
Calamus-Wheatland High School Career Tour 9/25/24
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council /United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Training Carpenters and Millwrights in the Quad Cities
The School Board and administration have long taken a practical and cost-effective approach when it comes to making facility improvements. They have a history of respecting the needs of our property taxpayers.
Cal-Wheat’s total levy rate has declined by more than 15% since 2013. We are now asking voters to consider a $7.5 million bond referendum on November 5 that, if approved, would provide the funds needed to address facility challenges in our schools.
The proposed tax impact of the bond referendum is $2.70 per $1,000 of taxable property value, which amounts to an additional $14.55 per month on a home assessed at $150,000.
More tax information and answers to FAQs: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org
The CWEA shirts for Mrs. Linville’s fundraiser have arrived and are being sorted this morning. Please stay tuned for pickup information. We will send out notification when the orders are ready.
REMINDER: Don’t forget to attend our community meeting on Tuesday at the high school in Wheatland, starting at 7:00pm.
This event will provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the $7.5 million bond referendum on the November ballot, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Find more details about the bond and the ways it would provide more resources and opportunities for our students: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org
If you’re a registered voter who resides in the Calamus-Wheatland Community School District, you can request a mailed absentee ballot for the November 5 election through your county auditor’s office.
Mailed ballots will be sent out beginning October 17. The final day to request a mailed ballot is October 21.
More voting information is available here: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org/voting
The first episode of Chat with Nat was shown today! Natalie, a Calamus Wheatland FFA member is sharing the world of agriculture with us at the elementary through fun videos throughout the year.
Thurs, Sept 26th changes:
Due to some work being completed in the HS Gym , the JH volleyball games will be played in the Activity Center.
Schedule as follows.
4:00 PM: 7th Grade
5:15 PM: 8th and F/S (2 Courts)
*We will then tear down and move to 1 court for JV and Varsity.
On Tuesday, November 5, our communities will consider a $7.5 million bond referendum that, if approved by at least 60% of voters, will provide the funds needed to address facility needs in both communities.
If approved by at least 60% of voters, the bond issue would have an estimated tax impact of $2.70 per year on $1,000 of taxable property value. This would amount to $14.55 per month on a home with an assessed value of $150,000.
Answers to frequently asked questions and information about the proposal is available at https://www.calwheatbond2024.org.
Pink Out!!
Thurs, 9/26
JH and HS volleyball home in Activity Center starting at 4:00pm
Fri, 9/27
Varsity football and cheer at 7:00pm (Wyoming Fairgrounds)
Mon, 9/30
JH/HS cross country at 3/30 Golf Club, Lowden
Attendance Matters! These students are selected at random for having perfect attendance for the week. Thank you to the Athletic Boosters and Student Councils for sponsoring these awards.
Sept 9 -13: Addison Connelly & Videl Mickelson
Sept 2 - 6: Mason Wells & Kinzie Griebel
