Veterans Day program and luncheon 2024 (part 3 of 4)
We sang the National Anthem and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, founder of The Freedom Rock, was our guest speaker. 2nd-3rd grade students sang “Yankee Doodle”; the band played “Anthems of the Six Armed Forces”; Alexa Jacobi introduced each Veteran in attendance; Girl Scout Troop 2423 gave each Veteran a card; 6th grade students sang “The Brave”; Legion members performed the Salute to the Dead: Elise Brown honored fallen Veterans with the playing of “Taps”. All Veterans and community members in attendance were served a lunch prepared by our CW nutrition staff of pork loin (provided by the Jeff and Deb Hansen Foundation), party mashed potatoes, peas/carrots mix and dessert. Thank you to our partner First Trust and Savings Bank and everyone involved for making this Veterans Day program so enjoyable. #gocalwheat #gowarriors
Veterans Day program and luncheon 2024 (part 4 of 4)
We sang the National Anthem and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, founder of The Freedom Rock, was our guest speaker. 2nd-3rd grade students sang “Yankee Doodle”; the band played “Anthems of the Six Armed Forces”; Alexa Jacobi introduced each Veteran in attendance; Girl Scout Troop 2423 gave each Veteran a card; 6th grade students sang “The Brave”; Legion members performed the Salute to the Dead: Elise Brown honored fallen Veterans with the playing of “Taps”. All Veterans and community members in attendance were served a lunch prepared by our CW nutrition staff of pork loin (provided by the Jeff and Deb Hansen Foundation), party mashed potatoes, peas/carrots mix and dessert. Thank you to our partner First Trust and Savings Bank and everyone involved for making this Veterans Day program so enjoyable. #gocalwheat #gowarriors
Students explored the main campus, the simulation center, the diesel and vet tech buildings, while learning all about the opportunities available to them at Kirkwood Community College.
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Thank you to the cast of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" for putting on a great show and participating in our Fist Bump Friday this week!
Our students and community helped make our blood drive successful again!! We collected 56 donations (48 was our goal)! We had 30 students donate and 15 of them were 1st timers. Thank you for helping save some lives!
Congratulations to our all school badminton champions Tyler Seifert and Sam Dascher! #gowarriors
Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:
Cooper Vander Heiden
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5th & 6th grade students participated in a mock election! On Monday, they researched the candidates and then received ID cards to show before signing in and casting their votes on Tues. They had a great time learning about the voting process and experiencing it firsthand! 🇺🇲
The bond referendum for Calamus-Wheatland Community School District fell short of receiving the 60% voter approval that was necessary to pass.
As a result, we will not move ahead with the proposed improvements at our elementary school and high school.
While we're disappointed to have fallen just short of the needed 60% approval, we are encouraged by how close we came, with 59% approval. Moving forward, we will regroup and work to ensure our communities and schools continue to collaborate, improve, and grow for future generations of Warriors.
District leaders and board members will continue seeking ways to address our facility needs. We hope to identify a solution that our community can support in the near future.
In the meantime, thank you for considering the proposed bond referendum on November 5.
Macailah Jacobsen did a job shadow with a Naturalist at Hurtsville Interpretive Center. A job shadow allows students to explore a career field of their interest. Job shadow applications were sent to juniors and seniors and fall placements are being worked on. If your student is interested, please encourage them to check their email for the Spring job shadow applications coming later this school year.
Thank you Scott Derby (The Ice Cream Derby) for taking time from of his day to talk to our students about owning/operating a business & answer questions relating to finances and day to day activities that are required. Our business students learned a lot of valuable information.
Almost Showtime!!!!
The Calamus Wheatland Drama Department presents:
Your'e a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Fri, Nov 8th and Sat, Nov 9th with shows at 7:00pm
$7 Adults and $5 Students
Fine Arts Boosters Meal on Friday starting at 5:30pm High School gym and commons #gowarriors
Please call to help us plan seating and lunch preparation
Veterans Day Program
Guest Speaker: Ray "Bubba" Sorensen Founder of the Freedom Rock (www.thefreedomrock.com)
Monday, November 11th at 10:00am Activity Center, Wheatland
RSVP to the school at 563-374-1292
Today is election day! As a reminder, there’s a bond issue on the ballot for the Calamus-Wheatland Community School District. Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
A valid ID is required to cast your ballot. Find voting and polling place information here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections
Learn more about the bond and find answers to FAQs: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org
Reminder:
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 is a scheduled 12:30pm early dismissal for staff professional development.
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Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight:
Madelyn Caves
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The third graders wrapped up their study of fingerprints by figuring out who “stole” Mrs. Selby’s pen. These 4 culprits were traced to the “crime” by their fingerprints!#gowarriors
The School Board and administration have long taken a practical and cost-effective approach to making facility improvements. We have a history of respecting the needs of our property taxpayers.
Since 2013, Cal-Wheat’s total tax levy rate has declined by more than 15%. It’s now at $11.76 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
On Tuesday, our community will consider a $7.5 million bond referendum that would support improvement projects at the elementary school and high school.
An approved bond would have an estimated tax impact of $2.70 per year on every $1,000 of taxable property value. For a home worth $150,000, this would amount to an increase of $14.55 per month (or $174.59 annually).
If the measure fails to receive voter approval of at least 60%, the earliest that a new proposal could be brought to voters would be November 2025. Delaying these projects would likely lead to higher project costs in the future.
Learn more about the bond referendum and the ways it would support our schools and students: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org
Please call to help us plan seating and lunch preparation
Veterans Day Program
Guest Speaker: Ray "Bubba" Sorensen Founder of the Freedom Rock (www.thefreedomrock.com)
Monday, November 11th at 10:00am Activity Center, Wheatland
RSVP to the school at 563-374-1292
The oldest portions of our schools in Calamus and Wheatland date back to 1950, which means our students and staff face challenges every day due to the age and condition of these facilities.
The last major work performed at the high school was nearly 20 years ago. The challenges that exist at the campus include:
➡️ No secure entry
➡️ An outdated Ag building that is not connected to the school
➡️ Poor circulation throughout the building
➡️ Small classrooms
➡️ Deteriorating floors
➡️ Windows that leak and lack screens
➡️ Crowded stairwells and hallways
➡️ Lack of resource space
On Tuesday, voters in the Calamus-Wheatland Community School District will consider a $7.5 million bond referendum that would allow us to move forward with improvement projects at our schools in both communities.
Learn more: https://www.calwheatbond2024.org
