Calamus-Wheatland Community School District

Staff Celebration 2025/26
Post 2/4 #gocalwheat #gowarriors
5 years: Pictured: (l to r)
Trinette Richardson, Pam Dierickx, Austin Tenley, Jaelyn Wegener, Kayla Looney; absent Scott Burke, Max Hansen, Holley Hansen, Jeremy Koch, Shane Sikkema, Matt Buchanan.

about 2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

Staff Celebration 2025/26
On Friday, May 22 staff enjoyed lunch provided by QC Networks at Wapsi Oaks Golf & Social. We honored staff for years of service and celebrated our retiring staff with 187 combined years at CW in the education field. Congrats, Warrior Family! Post 1/4

about 2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

Have a great summer, Warriors!#gowarriors

about 2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

CW WBL program would like to sincerely thank our employer partners for providing students with valuable work-based learning opportunities. Your investment in the next generation makes a lasting difference & we truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to student success.

about 2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Thank you to Brenda Hayes and the elementary staff for supporting special education internship experience for Caesar Weston.

Thank you to Wendling Quarries for providing Jimmie Johnson with a paid mechanic internship/pre-apprenticeship opportunity this year.

Thank you to Hoffmann Electric and Eric Hoffmann for continuing to support our Work-Based Learning Program by hosting Reed Elvert as a paid electrician pre-apprentice.

about 2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Thank you to Petersen Insurance for hosting Katie Hein as a paid intern and supporting career learning opportunities for our students.

Thank you to QC Networks in Wheatland and Jay Ganzer for providing Lelu Lange with paid work experience and continued support throughout the year.

Thank you to Rittmer’s Inc. and BJ Bauman for helping us create our first Heavy Equipment Operator paid pre-apprenticeship opportunities for Drew VanderHeiden this year!

about 2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Thank you to Manatt’s for partnering with our Work-Based Learning Program this year by providing Dain Sprague with a paid pre-apprenticeship opportunity, with Jim Sprague as his supervisor.

Thank you to Chief David Porter and the DeWitt Police Department for providing Dain Sprague with an unpaid internship opportunity in law enforcement this year.

Thank you to RPJ Repair for providing Eric Hein with a paid internship opportunity and valuable workplace experience

about 2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Thank you to Colton Holdgrafer and the CW Schools for supporting unpaid internship opportunities for Alice Nicklaus as an Ag Teacher

Thank you to Colton Holdgrafer and the CW Schools for supporting unpaid internship opportunities for Aubrey Knight in the Greenhouse.

Thank you to Superior Plumbing, Kelly Bloomer and his supervisor Broady Bloomer for mentoring Brady Olson as a paid plumbing pre-apprentice.

Thank you to B&J Electric and Ben Jacobs for providing BK with a paid electrician per-apprenticeship opportunity this year.

Congratulations to the Preschool Class of 2026!#gowarriors

about 2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

Fast Acting!!
State golf apparel store closed TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT!!
Click the link below:
https://cwstategolf2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

about 2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

You can watch state track online on the YouTube link:
Livestream: https://youtube.com/@theihsaa?si=TxZw3by4d9qDXuxa

Ticket link:
Tickets: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

hyvee know before you go 2026 ihsaa state track and field championships event information drake stadium thursday may 21 - saturday may 23 schecule thursday may 21 morning session 1A & 2A afternoon session 2A & 3A friday may 22 morning session 1A & 4A afternoon session 2A & 3A saturday may 23 all classes together tickets tickets good all day, general admission seating managed by IHSAA prohibited items backpacks and large bags alcoholic bevearages bottles strollers tents camera tripods coolers thermoses lawn chairs outsidef food and drinks umbrella weapons of any kind stadium or bleacher back seats overs 18" wide clear bag policy clear bags maximum 12x12x in. small non-clear bags allowed if under 4.5x6.5in stats and broadcast live stats & IHSAA event informaiton at state tournament central free IHSAA broadcast and stream

We are excited to introduce the dedicated students who will be leading Calamus-Wheatland's FBLA chapter next year! Belle, Liza, and Madelinn are committed to growing leadership skills, supporting members, and creating exciting opportunities in year 2.

2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Congratulations to Natalie Schroeder on her 4th place finish with a score of 89 today at the Regional Meet in Wapello and punching her ticket to the state meet in Boone next week!!
#gocalwheat
#gowarriors

2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Mrs. Luepker's 8th grade students took advantage of the nice weather to chalk the walk with different rights and responsibilities when using the internet/social media. They then discussed these characteristics of being a good Digital Citizen..

2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Follow rules and codes of conduct for every internet site

Use appropriate language and behavior when interacting with others

Mrs. Luepker's Entrepreneurship/Marketing students created models of a storefront for a student run business they could start. In addition to the models, students created a business plan, print ad and business card to be used to promote their business.

2 months ago, Calamus-Wheatland CSD

Mrs. Burke's 2nd grade popcorn & a movie and Kindergarten bubble party.#gowarriors

2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

Alex Rickertsen was selected the All-CenterOutstanding Performer at the IHSMA solo event on April 18th. He will perform his solo today at the Outstanding Performance Showcase.
What a way to end your high school fine arts career! Congratulations, Alex!
#gocalwheat
#gowarriors

2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

congratulations alex rickertsn alex will perform his bass clarinet solo today at the outstanding performance showcase in ames the highest honor #gocalwheat #gowarriors

2026 State Track and Field Meet Schedule for CW
Good luck to our Warriors!!
#gocalwheat
#gowarriors

2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

2026 STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. THE MOST THEY WILL RUN AHEAD IS 15 MIN UNLESS WEATHER IS A FACTOR. AFTERNOON SESSION ON THURS & FRI WILL NOT START PRIOR TO 240 P.M. thursday may 21 9:40am 3000m run tylney bousselot 10:10am 3200m run mason mohr 12:50pm 100m dash belle balichek friday may22 9:00am high jump chase klatt 9:40am 1a distance medley chase klatt dain sprague cole green mason mohr saturday may 23 2:40pm 1500m run tyley bousselot 3:10pm 1600m run mason mohr boys alternates aidan yaddof reed elvert logan green brody koch go warriors

Nurse Spain joined Mrs. Alden's 5th grade science classes and taught them Basic Aid Training and CPR.#gowarriors

2 months ago, Calamus Wheatland CSD

🎓 Join us today as we celebrate the commencement of the Calamus-Wheatland Class of 2026!

We are proud to honor their hard work, growth, and accomplishments as they turn the page to their next chapter. Congratulations, graduates!

Ceremony begins at 2:00 PM
Doors open at 1:00 PM
Calamus-Wheatland Activity Center

2 months ago, CWSD

Join us in recognizing our Class of 2026! #gowarriors

2 months ago, CWSD

Calamus-Wheatland Post-Grad Plans Class of 2026

Madison Westerhof. Madison plans to attend Eastern Iowa Community College in Clinton for Business. Madison's proudest accomplishment is completing high school with A's and B's. The teacher that has the biggest impact on Madison is Mrs. Linville. Her advice to underclassmen is, "Time goes by fast. Enjoy every moment before it becomes a memory."

Ellen Olson. Ellen plans to attend Iowa State for Athletic Training. Ellen has participated in volleyball, softball, FFA, 4H, NHS, FCA and student council. The teacher that has the biggest impact on Ellen is Mr. Drowns. Ellen's proudest accomplishment is maintaining a 4.0 GPA while being involved in her church, school and community. Her advice to underclassmen is, "It doesn't matter how many times you fail, as long as you get back up each time."

Levi Petersen. Levi plans to enter the workforce and work in welding. Levi's proudest accomplishment is graduating a year early. The teacher that has the biggest impact on Levi is Ms. K. His advice to underclassmen is, "Work hard, never give up."

Mackensie LeBarge. Mackensie plans to attend NICC fur nursing. Mackensie has participated in FFA, FBLA, soccer and blood drive committee. The teacher that has the biggest impact on Mackensie is Mr. Drowns. Mackensie's proudest accomplishment is passing college biology. Her advice to underclassmen is, "Take harder classes now instead of later."

Logan James-Clifton. Logan plans to earn his CDL and become a trucker. The teachers that have the biggest impact on Logan is Mrs. Linville, Ms. Roepke, Ms. Roberts and Mrs. Petersen. His advice to underclassmen is, "Show up to school."