There will be a mandatory parent meeting Sunday at 5:00 PM at the softball diamond for parents of high school (8-12 grades) baseball and softball players who intend to play this summer. We will be covering the COVID guidelines and will answer any questions you may have. Students are not allowed at this meeting per state guidelines.
Contact Michael Bruns with any questions at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net
Staff service awards for 10 years to:
Brooke Burke, Jodie Snowbarger, Tina Vrba, Stacie Luepker - absent Greg Rickels.
#gowarriors
And finally, retiring school nurse & nursing program instructor, Brenda Ohnemus. We will miss her fun personality & caring bedside manner. Her legacy will live on with the many students inspired to enter the health field. Best wishes in days ahead!
#ForeverAWarrior
#gowarriors
Staff service award for 40 years to Curt Daniels.
#gowarriors
Staff service award for 30 years to Rebecca Kerr.
#gowarriors
Staff service awards for 25 years to:
Lonnie Luepker and Linda Selby
#gowarriors
Staff service awards for 20 years to:
Diane Bousselot and Roxanne Minor
#gowarriors
Staff service awards for 15 years to:
Kelly Hamann, Bethany Seedorff, Molly Oliver - absent Diane Sixta
#gowarriors
Staff service awards for 5 years to:
Sharon Rounds, Melissa Geurink, Carrie Wells, Angie Pena, Matt Boeckmann, Tom VanBlaricome, Joe Wenndt - absent Jay Ganzer.
Staff celebrated the end of the school year a little different with the annual awards today (only photos, no luncheon). Thank you, Calamus-Wheatland CSD! We look forward to another great year starting this fall. (See next photos for staff awards and our retiree). #gowarriors
The CW baseball apparel store is now open at this link:
https://cwbaseball2020.itemorder.com/
#gowarriors
Parents and current 6th, 7th & 8th grade students:
Unfortunately the JH school sponsored baseball and softball seasons are cancelled for this year per the Iowa Department of Education directive regarding summer sports.
Current 8th grade students are able to play high school baseball/softball. Students should have received an email from Mr. Bruns in regard to playing JV/Varsity this summer. Please contact Mr. Bruns ASAP if you or your child has not done so already if he/she plans on playing high school ball. The season will begin on Monday, June 1, 2020.
6th/7th grade students can check with the Calamus Wheatland youth ball association to inquire if there are teams available for that age group.
Thank you,
Mr. Michael Bruns
Happy Last Day of School! Enjoy your summer! We do not know what August holds, but we hope to see you soon! Stay tuned to the district webpage and social media sites for any updates!
Check out the CW Counseling Newsletter- May 2020
Curtis Memorial Library, Wheatland
Summer Reading Program information
Reading is a stepping stone to the world.
#gowarriors
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Di84j97tmBqPEf5BdMKoLukyCIH0hjef/view?usp=sharing
Class of 2020 #gowarriors
Congratulations Class of 2020. #gowarriors
High School Baseball and Softball:
Students in grades 8-12 have received an email from Mr. Bruns in regards to summer baseball/softball. Please read the email ASAP and contact with Mr. Bruns with any changes.
#gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Noah Williams #gowarriors
Since the school year is quickly coming to a close, Mrs. Linville would like to take this time to honor her yearbook staff. Even while completing online learning assignments, attending Zoom meetings, completing online college classes, and picking up hours at work, her students have worked diligently to complete the yearbook for their fellow classmates and community. Thank you, Warrior Yearbook Staff, for your hard work and dedication during this difficult time. Staff members include Carter Dwyer, Brett McCartt, Amanda Ganzer, Anne Tulley, Chesney Olson, Nicole Twing, and Ryan Dick. Also, thank you to Cameron Nelson who was unable to take yearbook class this semester but who volunteered to help from home this quarter. Pictured below: Juniors Anne Tulley and Amanda Ganzer work on the yearbook from home.
In honor of our school nurse, Mrs. Ohnemus’s retirement we will be holding a drive-by parade Thursday, May 28th at 11:00 am the Elementary in Calamus. If your family would like to participate, we invite you to simply drive by to extend retirement well wishes for Mrs. Ohnemus.
2020-2021 Preschool Parents- Reminder there is a parent meeting tonight at 6:30 via Zoom. Please contact Mrs. Kelting if you need a link.
Calamus/Wheatland students and families,
As the 19-20 school year comes to a close, on behalf of our staff I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the patience and understanding you have extended to us, as we have worked our way through this 4th quarter.
Soon we will begin working on our reopening plan and returning to learn plan. Our leadership team will be looking at Infrastructure, Health and Safety, Academic Standards, Social Emotional Behavior and Equity.
Students in grades 7-12 may drop off their computers/accessories, books, clean lockers (those that didn’t do earlier), pay negative lunch balance amounts and complete the checkout process on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 26 from 8am-noon
Wednesday, May 27 from 8am-6:00pm
Drivers Education students may keep computers & accessories until the end of the course.
If these dates will not work for you, please call the JH/HS office to make an appointment: 563-374-1292.
Elementary students who still have anything to return to school may do so between 9:00am and 1:00pm next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If that time does not work for you please call the elementary office at 563-246-2222 to set up a time.
Sincerely,
Lonnie Luepker
Fine Arts Visual Showcase TONIGHT!
Zoom meeting opens at 6:50 & begin at 7:00.
All family & community members can join via the link.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78043647183?pwd=WkhsTG5LVWxNSXkwZ2d2bHMwSGNidz09
Meeting ID: 780 4364 7183
Password: 6RUjuM
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Kaylie Wilhelm #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Karragan Whitman #gowarriors
The CW softball store is now open. Here is the link:
https://cal-wheatsoftball.itemorder.com/
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Lauren VonMuenster #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Nicole Twing #gowarriors
Exciting news!!
Free Grab-N-Go Meals will continue to be provided to children ages 1-18 through the end of June, 2020 by the Calamus Wheatland CSD. Meals consist of items for 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches per child.
To add your child(ren) to the pick-up location, please contact the school in Wheatland at 563-374-1292 with last name and number of children. (If you would like to remove a child, please call the school). Both adding and removing helps with meal planning and purchasing food items.
Pick-up dates are as follows from 11:30am-12:30pm at both the Elementary in Calamus and the Secondary in Wheatland:
TUESDAY, May 26
Monday, June 1
Monday, June 8
Monday, June 15
Monday, June 22
Monday, June 29 (only for June 29 and June 30)
Adults may pick up the meals for a child(ren) without the child(ren) present.
You may be asked which school the child attends for verification.
Students in grades 9-12 next year- check your email on Wednesday for a message regarding voting for HS Student Council Executives! #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Lily Traver #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Hannah Tack #gowarriors
Week of May 18- Elementary Weekly Warrior Update:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18tQzSv0PXVdRJSfsMMtWNSs9eAR9cx1FsGDCMTbPbEo/edit?usp=sharing
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Paul Stankee #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Austin Sievers #gowarriors
Commencement celebration update:
Calamus-Wheatland Commencement will be held Sunday, June 21, 2020, 2:00 PM, with an alternate date of Sunday, July 12, 2020, 2:00 PM.
Senior checkout today, 10:30AM with picnic to follow in the parking lot (bring a lawn chair) If it is raining we will practice social distancing in the school.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Mr. Luepker
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Jena Schulz #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Hannah Rohwedder #gowarriors
Fine Arts Department
Virtual Showcase: Thur, May 21, 7:00pm (Zoom)
Featuring student recordings, artwork & annual awards
Students have been contacted-only a few have responded. Please ask your child to check email for details. Zoom link will be sent out soon.
#gowarriors
Golf apparel is now available for anyone interested in ordering. Deadline is May 26th. Even though the season was canceled we are celebrating what should have been. Use the link below to order:
https://calamus-wheatlandgolf.itemorder.com/
Senior check-out Mon, May 18, 10:30 AM
Computers/all accessories, books, calculators, uniforms, & equipment all need to be turned in.
A Senior last day of school social distancing picnic will take place in the parking lot at 11:30 celebrating the class of 2020. Chuckies food truck will be in the Activity Center parking lot. Meal cost for the seniors will be covered by the class of 2020.
The food trailer will be open to the public on that day as well. Please remember to practice proper social distancing.
Sincerely,
Lonnie Luepker
On Tuesday, May 19th from 4-6pm the elementary will be hold a no contact drop off. This will be the time to return any school property that students still have (library books, textbooks, atlas, etc). There will be a table placed outside the main entrance of the building.
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Brock Olson #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Drake Olson #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Brett McCartt #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Addie Luepker #gowarriors
Elementary Booster Fundraiser Pick Up will be held Tuesday, May 19th at the CALCO in Calamus from 4-6pm. Please contact the elementary school with any questions.
Please send all JH/HS softball and baseball related pictures to llinville@cal-wheat.net by Monday, May 18th. The pictures will be used in this year's Calamus Wheatland yearbook
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Janee Kleinsmith #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Samantha Kalarovich #gowarriors
Week of May 11- Elementary Weekly Warrior Update
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w41cSx_Oa6CLGCLxhy2HKzNBrb0eyNHL2dqI3d8TdX8/edit?usp=sharing
2020-2021- Preschool Families we will be having a virtual parent meeting on May 21 at 6:30pm. Mrs. Kelting has sent out a link for this meeting. Please contact her at the elementary school or through email (akelting@cal-wheat.net) if you did not receive this.
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Remington Horner #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Josh Hein #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Lucas Hagg #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Dillon Grau #gowarriors
Teacher Appreciation Week
Feel Good Friday- Do something that you know would make your teacher proud. Spread kindness and then email your teachers to tell them what you did! Send a picture too, if you have one.
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Chandler Gannon #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Tucker Fuller #gowarriors
Teacher Appreciation Week-
Chalk the Walk Thursday- Draw a picture or write a message in sidewalk chalk, then take a picture and send it to your teacher.
Happy National Nurse Day!
Wound Wednesday- Today is nurse appreciation day! Send a special note to Mrs. Ohnemus (bohnemus@cal-wheat.net) thanking her for helping you during a time you didn’t feel good or a memory you have with her.
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Sammie Flagel #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Brian Forret #gowarriors
Teacher Appreciation Week
Wacky Wednesday- During the time away, we miss our daily interactions. Send them a picture of you wearing something wacky or share a funny joke.
Thank you to Mrs. Gannon and Mark Ohnemus for conducting mock interviews to help Mrs. Luepker's Employment Strategy students practice their interviewing skills. Because of current online learning regulations, all interviews were done by phone or Zoom. #gowarriors
Teacher Appreciation Week- Time to catch up Tuesday- Send your teachers a video and/or note of what you have been doing while you are away.
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Carter Dwyer #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Christopher Dickey #gowarriors
Weekly Warrior Elementary Update- Week of May 4th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ETksgBjmoE_RFQ_c664bbdlnU4HTFLkATpfyW7I-n44/edit?usp=sharing
This week is teacher appreciation week! We challenge you this week to reach out to the great teachers in your lives.
Monday- Make it happen Monday- Send a thank you email or letter to your teacher. Remind them of how thankful you are to have them in your life each day.
Mrs. Henry's Weekly Challenge- 7 Seconds - For the 7 second challenge you have seven seconds to complete any task of your choosing. You can visit https://challengestodo.com/7-second-challenge-ideas/ for ideas! Record yourself completing the task(s) and share with Mrs. Henry!
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - William Dickel #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Chance Dexter #gowarriors
A letter from Mr. Luepker to Senior students and parents on graduation and commencement ceremony plans due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
https://5il.co/fqlr
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Brock DeWys #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - JamesRay Deerberg #gowarriors
THANK YOU to our Warrior families & communities for your support of each other & the schools during these difficult times. Support is needed both emotionally & mentally for our families & students navigating these uncharted waters.
#gowarriors
Thank you teachers, administrators & district staff for supporting students & families during these difficult times. CW School Board is proud of our school family & our entire Warrior family. In the midst of a global crisis, our school is continuing to teach, feed & meet the needs for K-12 students.
#gowarriors
HS Student Council members have been writing to pen pals at Wheatland Manor. Sammie Flagel visited her pen pal’s window (Mary Cronkleton) and brought along the duck she is raising in College Biology.
#gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Ellie Carpenter #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Quinton Buckner #gowarriors
Any 7-12 student wanting to come get things out of their lockers, locker room, band room, etc, may start after Noon today. Please phone first & speak with Diane about the number of kids in the building. Pick up is still scheduled for this evening and tomorrow morning.
Mr. L
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Riley Bruns #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Josh Bromwell #gowarriors
Calamus-Wheatland FFA will be having a plant sale this Friday and Saturday at the High School Greenhouse. Plants will be available through appointment only. Please read through the form below for further information on what is available and to select an appointment time. All plants will be sold on a first come first serve basis with NO WALK-INS. We appreciate your business and all the support. The students have worked hard through these tough times.”
Contact Ms. Bodkins at bbodkins@cal-wheat.net if you have any questions. #gowarriors
https://fs26.formsite.com/da6wEu/keq2zluxme/index.html?1588083762061
Congratulations, Chandler Gannon! Chandler has earned the Iowa Governor's Scholar award for Calamus-Wheatland from the IHSAA.
https://www.iahsaa.org/iowa-governors-scholar/
#gowarriors
In regards to the Governor's proclamation yesterday about slowly opening the State back up on May 1st, I want to stress that the school buildings and facilities are still closed. I, as everyone else, am hopeful that things will continue to improve and we will soon see our facilities being used again. Thanks--- Mr. Luepker
Locker/Desk item pick-up Elementary & Secondary parents/students may pick up items from their locker & desk Wed, April 29, 2020 from 4:00PM to 6:30PM & Thurs, April 30, 2020 from 8:00AM to 11:00AM.
At the elementary, supplies will be bagged & delivered to your car or handed to students who walk to get their items so no one has to enter the building. At the secondary, we will allow 10 individuals in the building at a time to clean out lockers & items from the locker room. If you have Library books that need to be returned, that may be done so at the same time. Thanks---Mr. Luepker
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Jacob Bromwell #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Tom Boettger #gowarriors
Thank you Lance Goettsch for providing trees to the elementary playground. Thank you to the group of volunteers that dedicated their time Sunday morning to help plant the trees, Lance Goettsch, Brandon and Whitney Bousselot, Alison Boeckmann, Emily Boeckmann and Malana Mohr.
Check out the Warrior Elementary Special Weekly Update.
Click the following link to view: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvDvs6UIoUIcO6XGld8JtNKHyYUkwPbwJkCmXyhS_BM/edit?usp=sharing
Grab-n-Go meals
Monday only pick-up starts today
FIve breakfasts & five lunches per child
11:30a-12:30p (same time)
If you would like to add your child(ren) for next Monday, call 563-374-1292 and leave a message (# of children & pick-up Calamus or Wheatland).
#gowarriors
Warriors - go vote for Chase!
Chase Knoche has been nominated for KWQC athlete of the week. Voting can be done at this website: https://www.kwqc.com/polls?pollID=569967971&mr=1&pid=569967971&oid=6&cid=6500
#gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of The Day - Caleb Banowetz #gowarriors
Class of 2020 Senior of the Day - Griffin Alden #gowarriors
Locker/Desk item pick-up
Elementary & Secondary parents/students may pick up items from their locker & desk next Wed, April 29, 2020 from 4:00PM to 6:30PM & Thurs, April 30, 2020 from 8:00AM to 11:00AM.
At the elementary, supplies will be bagged & delivered to your car or handed to students who walk to get their items so no one has to enter the building.
At the secondary, we will allow 10 individuals in the building at a time to clean out lockers & items from the locker room.
A reminder will be sent early next week with more details.
Thanks- Mr. Luepker
Help out the yearbook staff by submitting pictures for the following:
#gowarriors
Elementary Booster Fundraiser packets need to be dropped off at one of the lunch pick up locations tomorrow, (4/22) or Thursday evening (4/23) from 5:30-7:30 at the elementary. Fundraiser item pick up will be on Tuesday, May 19 (date change) from 4-6pm at the elementary.
Kudos to the Nutrition Deptartment on the 3rd week of providing Monday through Friday breakfasts & lunches for our Warriors. Friday lunch: pepperoni lunchable, apple slices, broccoli, muffin, milk Monday breakfast: yogurt, granola, juice, milk
Updated School Closure Notice 4/17/2020
Many of you have already heard that Governor Reynolds announced in her press conference this morning that schools will continue to be closed through the end of the school year. Calamus/Wheatland will continue with voluntary educational opportunities until the scheduled end of the year. As school districts receive more guidance, we will continue to update our families and staff.
Stay Safe! Lonnie Luepker
There have been questions about Driver Education at CW starting after school ends in May. Please be patient as the AEA is working on how to deliver the programming. In the next few weeks the AEA rep will be contacting all families that have registered. Thanks---Mr. Luepker
Upon approval of our voluntary learning opportunities through the Dept. of Education the days that have been missed count as school days & will not need to be made up. Currently student last day of school is scheduled for 5/27/20 & last day for teaching staff is 5/28/20.
HS parents/students:
On-line college courses that students have been taking this semester continue to be taught and are being graded. These are different than concurrent courses taught by our instructors. Questions? Contact Mr. LeBeau & Mrs. O'Donnell.
Grab-N-Go meals can be picked up tomorrow, Wed, Apr 15 & Fri, April 17 this week. The meals include lunches for Wednesday, Thursday & Friday & breakfasts for Thursday, Friday & Monday. If you would like to be added or removed from the list, please contact the high school.
Seniors-your caps and gowns are in. You may pick them up in the high school office anytime this week along with any additional items you ordered (please call first). Rest assured, the District intends to hold a Commencement Ceremony, it may not be held on its originally scheduled date but will be held sometime.
Credit Recovery courses:
If you are enrolled in a credit recovery course in grades 9-12, realize that these courses will continue with Mrs. Simmons and will continue to be graded. Please contact Mrs. Simmons with any questions.
Concurrent enrollment courses for high school students through Clinton, Scott and Kirkwood Community College will continue and are graded.
There are multiple options for grades when it pertains to college credit (traditional graded, pass/fail, withdrawal, etc).
I encourage you to contact Mr. LeBeau and Mrs. O'Donnell to discuss those options, as some of these courses are needed to meet graduation requirements.
Parents: Just a quick update on the current situation as it relates to Cal-Wheat and school closures. We are closed through April 30th at this time. The District applied for and received permission from the Department of Education to continue providing learning opportunities for your children. Staff have met and are planning ways to deliver new learning. That will be through teacher contact, zoom, google classroom, paper packets, email, etc... I want to stress that this is voluntary, but strongly encouraged, and children will receive feedback but no regular K-12 classes will receive grades.
PK-12 Parents/staff/community:
The District will be putting out numerous emails and website posts next week. Rather than putting these in one large email that nobody will read, I’m hoping these will be very building specific. For example these will relate to college courses, elementary learning, credit recovery, concurrent courses, etc.
My hope is that when you see the subject line you will take the time to read the email if it pertains to you.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to work together in your child’s educational needs.
Lonnie Luepker
CW FCCLA has a way for you to spread positivity and show support during these tough times. We would love to see paper hearts in your windows or on your door. Show us yours! We will get through this together.
#gowarriors
Grab-N-Go meals changes due to holiday weekend:
Meals will be distributed Wed, April 8th, & will include breakfasts/lunches for April 8th, 9th & 10th.
This means no pickup on Fri, April 10th or Mon, April 13th.
Grab-N-Go meal pick-up will resume on Wednesday, April 15th.
Grab-N-Go meals 🍏🍊🥪🥛🍪🥣
Includes lunch today & Thurs, breakfast Thurs & Fri.
If you signed up for meals remember pick-up today (and Fri) from 11:30a-12:30p, elementary & JH/HS buildings. If want a child added for Friday & after, please call 563-374-1292.
#gowarriors
High school class scheduling:
Parents/students check your email for info about scheduling for next year.
Juniors/Parents-wk 3/30-4/3
Sophs/Parents-wk 4/6-4/10
Fresh/Parents-wk 4/13-4/17
8th/Parents-wk 4/20-4/24
Questions: Mr. LeBeau, elebeau@cal-wheat.net
#gowarriors
Hey all you cool cats and kittens!! 👀💙👋🐱🐯🦁
Are you out and ready for the Warrior staff car parade? Give a wave and a honk/beep beep!! 🚌🚗
#gowarriors
Grab-n-Go meals begin Mar 30:
Mon, Wed, Fri from 11:30a to 12:30p
JH/HS, Wheatland & elementary, Calamus
Meals FREE to children 1-18. Adults may pick up meals & must provide child's school of attendance. Call by noon today or leave a message at 563-374-1292.
#gowarriors
Gran-n-Go meals Mon, March 30th.
FREE to children ages 1-18.
NEW GUIDANCE-Adults can pick up without children present, must provide child's school of attendance. Child can pick up without adult.
Call 563-374-1292 by Noon TODAY for estimate of meals requested.
#gowarriors
Scholarship drop-off
Mon, March 30 & Tues, March 31 from 9-11am both days at the HS.
Contact Mr. LeBeau via email at elebeau@cal-wheat.net if you need to make other arrangements. (Most of the remaining local scholarships are due Wed, April 1st).
#gowarriors
Warrior Teacher/Staff Parade!! 🚌🚗🥳👀💙👋 Friday, March 27 starting at 10:00am around each town From Calamus to Big Rock/Dixon then Wheatland & Toronto Kids/Parents-decorate your windows-stand outside and wave-do the horn honk gesture Have some fun-we miss our Warriors!! #gowarriors
As you know, parent/teacher conferences are cancelled for Wed & Thurs with no plans on rescheduling. Please feel free to contact teachers via email with questions. Grades are posted online via the JMC parent portal.
Staff email at www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
#gowarriors
Please complete the following survey link by 1:00pm Tuesday, March 24, 2020 regarding school provided meals during the COVID-19 closure.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ5M0sgIBPsEOQ61F31SZGHw7GeRYIRjWNiwJzpyemy2bfUQ/viewform
Parents of seniors:
Mrs. Linville is still in need of senior pictures.
Email Mrs. Linville @ llinville@cal-wheat.net a senior picture of your child & if you are interested in a senior ad - the yearbook is still being produced.
#gowarriors
Attention Parents/Students, Educational Opportunities coming your way daily! Administration and Staff will provide and remind us of some good learning tools out there for us to continue to grow. These are NOT graded nor are they required. #WarriorStrong
Calamus/Wheatland & Bennett admin teams meeting today to address ungraded online educational opportunities for students/parents. Also making plans for our staff to ease their concerns. Information coming....
#gowarriors
Students! Be advised PLT4M has finalized their at home program. It is called Remote Fitness. Please utilize this at home! Email Mr. Bruns with any questions. Never stop improving! #gowarriors
Hey, band kids! Ms. Seedorff's daily practice challenge (or most days) for you to participate. She will issue a challenge for you to practice some part of your music for a certain length of time or in a unique location each week day. Check Cal-Wheat student email for details!
The Activity Center is CLOSED and the key card system is turned off until further notice, as all school buildings are closed for staff, students and community members.
Thank you for your cooperation.
#gowarriors
As of noon today all buildings are closed to students, parents, community members and staff. No key card access or key access will be allowed by any staff. Stay tuned for updates as we navigate this uncharted territory for our district, community, state and nation.
#gowarriors
Produce such as fresh vegetables & some fresh fruit is available for students/families to take this afternoon and tomorrow until noon. This is at the high school building in Wheatland (the elementary items are being brought to Wheatland). Take as you like.
#gowarriors
Elementary Boosters' fundraising packets will be turned in when students return to school. They will give a few days for all packets to be returned and the delivery date will be pushed back. Contact Charity Griebel at 563-249-8311 with any questions. Thank you.
#gowarriors
Clarification 3/16 memo:
Only come to the buildings to get what you think you might need that you left at school (personal items or school work you might like to work on), or items you would like to have during this time of closure.
#gowarriors
March 16, 2020 update on school closure due to Novel Coronavirus (click link below).
Note buildings are open for a limited time today (3/16) & tomorrow (3/17) for staff, students/parents to get items from rooms/lockers.
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/drdd
Calamus-Wheatland CSD is closed starting tomorrow, March 16, 2020 until further notice per Governor Reynolds' request. More information will be coming in the days to follow. Practice safe hygiene and safety protocols.
#gowarriors
VaRieTy ShoW tonight, 7pm, HS gym, Wheatland. Come see & hear the many talents of your Warriors!!
#gowarriors
Events March 16-March 20:
March 16:
1st day of 4th quarter
6:30p-School Board IASB work session, Wheatland
7:00p - School Board meeting, Wheatland
March 18:
3:15p-Art club, Wheatland
6:00p-After Prom parent meeting to finalize planning, HS Commons, Wheatland
March 20:
11:45a-Cafe class meal, RSVP Ms. Bachus 374-1292
4:00p-6th thru 8th grade solo contest, HS, Wheatland
Congratulations to Griffin Alden & Remington Horner who are the first Calamus Wheatland students to graduate from the University of Iowa's Pre-Apprenticeship program. They received a Pre-Apprentice certificate, OSHA certification & first aid with CPR certification.
#gowarriors
Please see the attached memo:
Letter to parents and staff on updated coronavirus precautions - March 12, 2020.
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/dmns
Warriors competed at Tri-Rivers Individual Speech at Central City. Participants: Carter Dwyer, Brett McCartt, Noah Williams, Sam Kalarovich, Zach Weih & Bridget Hayes.
#gowarriors
(State speech at Grinnell College this Saturday, March 13th is cancelled).
Variety Show - tomorrow night!!!
National Honor Society Blood Drive
Today, Thursday, March 12th
2:30-6:30pm
Wheatland Community Hall
#gowarriors
Below is the link to the Board of Education page on the district website. Board agendas, minutes & policies are accessible here.
#gowarriors
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/board-of-education--506
Back-to-Back! 💙👀💯
#IowaPrideChallenge
@CalWheatStuCo 2019 & 2020 Top 5 service award from IHSAA & Iowa Hall of Pride for our Community Food Drive pride scrimmage. Awesome support from our Warrior students, communities, @cw_girlsbball @CWBBasketball & @AlburnettCSD
#gowarriors
During lunch today a student at the Secondary building in Wheatland made a threatening statement towards the school on Monday. An investigation was launched, the student’s parents were notified and the threat was found to be non-credible. The student was released to the parents. Law enforcement was consulted.
Any questions should be referred to the Secondary office in Wheatland.
Events March 9-March 14:
March 9:
2:00p-HS girls track at UNI Dickinson Relays
March 10:
6th-8th grade large group band festival at Central DeWitt
2:00p-HS boys track at UNI Dickinson Relays
March 11:
12:30p-Early dismissal for staff professional development
March 12:
2:00-6:30p-National Honor Society Blood Drive, Wheatland Community Hall
March 13:
End of 3rd quarter
Spirit DAy
7:00p-Variety Show, HS gym, Wheatland
March 14:
FFA district competition at Louisa Muscatine, Letts
Individual Speech at Grinnell HS
Senior Survivor 2020 contestants, a few series wrap up photos, winner Brett McCartt, runner up Tucker Fuller, & third was Carter Dwyer. Awesome week, @CalWheatStuCo, Seniors & staff volunteers!!
#gowarriors
Senior Survivor 2020 last night at "base camp". These boys made it all week finishing challenges and sleeping in the academic jungle. Final challenge and winner to be determined this morning.
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High school helpers Sammie Flagel, Kaylie Wilhelm, and Ellie Carpenter reading to young students today during Warrior Families at the elementary.
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Preschool Dr. Seuss continued..#gowarriors!
Preschool students celebrating Dr. Seuss Day! #gowarriors
This week some of our Senior Warriors are competing in a "Senior Survivor" lock in event!
Please join us to watch our evening challenge events at approximately 6:30 each night!
Dr. Seuss Day continued...#gowarriors
Dr. Seuss Day at the elementary! #gowarriors
Congrats to FFA members competing at Districts on March 14th.
Ag Impact: Cooper Vander Heiden, Delaney Engler, Erica Will, Brooklyn Biddle & Lauren Schroeder
Experience the Action: Kahlie Hill, Courtney Knoche, Emiy Boeckmann, Ava Cavey & Cole Vander Heiden
Chapter Website: Hannah Rohwedder and Riley Bruns
#gowarriors
Congrats to FFA members advancing to Districts on March 14th.
Parliamentary Procedure-Lexi Clark, Alison Boeckmann, Kyle Vander Heiden, Chase Knoche, Brian Forret
Welding-Jacob Daehn & Gavin Schultz
Kyle VanderHeiden-District Officer Candidate
#gowarriors
Due to a stopped train in Calamus the buses are running late for afternoon drop-off. Please call the school with any questions on estimated drop-off.
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Events March 2 - March 8:
March 2:
7:00pm - Tri Rivers Conference JH vocal concert at Easton Valley, Preston
March 8:
Daylight Savings Time - spring ahead one hour
Congratulations to Zach Weih!! Zach was selected to perform with the Regional American Choral Directors Honor Choir in Milwaukee on March 5 & 6th.
#gowarriors
Concert tonight!! Please join us for night of musical entertainment performed by your Warriors.
Please see the attached memo in regard to Influenza and Coronavirus concerns and prevention methods.
#gowarriors
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Pictures from earlier limbo post
High school students competed in roller skating limbo today. Kaylie W. was 3rd overall clearing 27 in. Madison T. 2nd at 25 in. And Rhiannon R. cleared 23 in.
International Foods -"Race across America". Groups had a different beginning & ending destination, had to choose their route, choose 5 stops, research that area, choose a recipe from each stop & make that recipe. There was a lot of great food from across America! #gowarriors
The 2020/2021 school calendar was approved at the February 17, 2020 board meeting. The calendar may be viewed here at this link or under the District Links on the webpage.
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💙All-state group speech send-off this morning. Awesome TV News group performance by Carter, Sarah, Anne and Brett. Break a leg tomorrow in Ames!💙
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Tonight!! Friday, Feb. 21st:
Varsity girls' basketball 3rd round IGHSAU regional tourney game at Bellevue Marquette.
Warriors vs Marquette Mohawks
$6.00 admission/no passes accepted.
#gowarriors
Events Feb 24 - Feb 29:
Early dismissal Wed, Feb 26
JH/HS band & vocal concert on Fri, Feb 28
Mon, Feb 24:
4:00p-Tri-Rivers Conference individual speech contest at Maquoketa Valley, Delhi
Tues, Feb 25:
5:00p-School Board work session with Piper Sandler Financial, high school commons, Wheatland
Wed, Feb 26:
12:30p-early dismissal for staff professional development
Thurs, Feb 27:
4:00p-JH boys basketball at Lisbon
Fri, Feb 28:
7:00p-JH/HS band & vocal concert, HS gym, Wheatland
Sat, Feb 29:
District individual speech contest at Central City HS, Central City
The third grade classes celebrated "Hoodie-Hoo Day" today. They went outside at noon, waved their hands over their heads and shouted "Hoodie-Hoo" to scare away winter and make way for spring! #gowarriors
Boys' soccer meeting
Fri, Feb. 21 (tomorrow), 5:30pm
Central DeWitt High School ICN room
Informational meeting for parents & students grades 9-12 interested in playing soccer at Central DeWitt through the CW/CD cooperative program.
First practice: Mon, March 16th, 3:15p
Mrs. Bousselot's Begindergarten class playing "garbage" to work on number order and recognition.#gowarriors
The Warrior Cafe meal for this Friday, February 21st will be canceled. Please call the school at 563-374-1292 and make a reservation for our next meal on March 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons.
#gowarriors
In case you forgot about Valentine's Day, the Geometry students may be able to help you out with a poem for your special Valentine
Events Feb. 17 - Feb. 22:
Mon, Feb. 17
No School - President's Day
9:00a: FFA Sub-Districts at Maquoketa High School
7:00p - School Board meeting, Wheatland
Tues, Feb. 18
4:00p - JH boys basketball at Midland, Wyoming
7:00p - Varsity girls basketball home vs Central City
2nd round IGHSAU Regional tourney, $6 admission, no passes allowed
Wed, Feb. 19
3:15p - Art Club
Thurs, Feb. 20:
4:00p - JH boys basketball home vs Easton Valley
6:30p - Varsity boys basketball vs Lone Tree at North Cedar, Clarence; $6 admission, no passes allowed
Fri, Feb. 21:
7:00p - possible Varsity girls basketball at Marquette, Bellevue, 3rd round IGHSAU Regional tourney, $6.00 admission, no passes allowed
Sat, Feb. 22:
Large Group All-State Speech performance by the TV News group (Carter Dwyer, Anne Tulley, Sarah Tulley and Brett McCartt)
Clinton Co. Conservationist Jessica Steines recently gave the 4th graders a presentation on rocks to enhance their study of soils, rocks, & landforms. #gowarriors!
Kindergarten Sight Word Snowball Fight! #gowarriors
Notice for Friday, February 14, 2020:
Calamus-Wheatland will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow morning. There is no morning preschool, there will be afternoon preschool.
#gowarriors
Regional girls basketball at Calamus-Wheatland 2-13 & 2-18: $6 admission kindergarten and older. Administrator passes only.
Gates open at 6:15 PM with a start time of 7:00 PM.
CW Warriors Vs. Midland Eagles.
No livestream available.
#gowarriors @MidlandEagles
Activity Center
Please remember to turn off all lights in the gym and fitness room and make sure doors are locked and shut behind you when you leave the building.
#energysavings
#gowarriors
Congratulations to our TV News speech team of Carter Dwyer, Anne Tulley, Brett McCartt, and Sarah Tulley! The group has been invited to PERFORM at the Large Group All-State Festival in Ames on Saturday, February 22nd. Woohoo, Warriors!!
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Algebra2 students have been learning about rational expressions and equations. This week they've had to work with a partner to solve a rational equation and then use Flipgrid to create a short video explaining to their classmates how to solve the problem. #gowarriors #mathletes
Reminder of tomorrow's 12:30pm early dismissal for staff professional development.
#gowarriors
Calamus-Wheatland 6th grader, Kamdyn Kraklio, wrestled at AAU districts on Sunday and qualified for state.
#gowarriors
Biology class extracting DNA from strawberries. Being able to see billions of DNA strands clumped together is awesome!
Mrs. Gerard's 5th grade class on their field trip to the Wapsi Environmental Center! #gowarriors
5th grade field trip continued...
Mrs. Bruns' 5th grade students dissecting owl pellets during their field trip to the Wapsi Environmental Center yesterday! #gowarriors
8th grade scientists making edible DNA molecules during their genetics unit
Recess fun with Deputy Lange! #gowarriors
Thank you Calamus-Wheatland & surrounding communities for your awesome support at the annual After-Prom cake auction, raising $8,826! Special thanks to Justin Steward - auctioneer, grandparent judges, & all who helped, donated, & volunteered.
After-Prom Committee
#gowarriors
K-12 School Nurse
C/W is looking for an energetic school nurse with practical nursing background. Must be willing to get
Career Technical Education teaching certificate through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
Interested applicants may apply on Teach Iowa or directly to:
Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent
110 East Park Road
Wheatland, IA 52777
lluepker@cal-wheat.net
563.374.1292
AA/EOE
posted 02/03/2020
Events Feb 3-Feb 8:
3rd quarter Mid-Term is this Friday. Keep up the good work, Warriors!!
Feb 3:
Activity Center closed for an ICDA JH/HS honor choir.
4:00p-JH basketball at Prince of Peace, O'Donnell's Athletic Center, Clinton
7:00p-ICDA honor choir performance, Activity Center
7:00p-Democratic/Republican caucuses at both
elementary & JH/HS buildings
Feb 4:
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball home vs Midland
Athletic Boosters concession stand workers:
Mike & Carena Weih, Lauren Hinzman, Robert Olson, Darla Baxter, Brett & Jessica Esbaum, Dan & Terina Bruns, Brigitte Green
Feb 5:
3:15p-Art Club meeting
Feb 6:
4:00p-JH boys basketball home vs Midland
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball home vs Tipton
Athletic Boosters concession stand workers:
Jeff & Stacy Vander Heiden, Lynn Vander Heiden, Denise Balster, Laura Tack, Ben & Stacy Traver, James & Christine Anderson, Nikki Anderson
Feb.7:
11:45a-Community Cafe meal
4:30p-JV boys/Varsity basketball vs Cedar Valley Christian - Senior Night!!
Athletic Boosters concession stand workers:
Mark & Melanie Buckner, Kane & Laura Grau, Mark Boeckmann, Curt & Andrea Engler, Paul & Stacy Vander Heiden, Troy & Jenny Mohr
Feb 8:
State Large group competition at Cedar Rapids Washington HS
100th Day of school continued! #gowarriors
Happy 100th Day of School!! Kindergarten and 1st grade students celebrating the 100th day of school. #gowarriors
6th grade classes did presentations on Greek Gods and Goddesses. #gowarriors
Mrs. Bielenberg's 2nd grade class participating in Junior Achievement class with JA volunteer, Katie Schroeder. The kids had fun learning about community workers by playing tic-tac-toe with Job cards! #gowarriors
Connect 4!! Algebra 1 students played a game of Connect 4 to practice adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials. Students worked hard to get the correct answers so they could try to get four in a row, or try to block other teams from getting four in a row.
Recess fun in the snow! #gowarriors
Student Council asks that all community members & guests wear PURPLE in support of cancer awareness at tomorrow night's games vs Easton Valley. Buy a duck for Chuck-A-Duck (thrown at half time of the boy's varsity game). Two lucky ducks get a $25 Visa gift card.
#gowarriors
Advancing to State Large Group speech with "1" ratings: TV News: Carter Dwyer, Brett McCartt, Anne Tulley, Sarah Tulley; Short Film: Drake Olson, Zach Weih, Noah Williams, Lauren VonMuenster, Janee Kleinsmith, Isak Lind; Improv: The Gruesome Twosome - Brett McCartt & Carter Dwyer. (absent from photo Zach Weih) Congratulations, Warriors!!! #gowarriors
Kudos to Mr. Bruns' 4th hour PE class for helping St. Paul's UCC unload the grocery items for the St. Paul's Food Program - a great asset for our community. Please contact St. Paul's at 374-1011 to see if you qualify for the free program.
#gowarriors
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Mrs. Burke's class practicing sight words by playing SWAT.#gowarriors
Our 8th grade historians have been working on their Revolutionary War research papers this week to discover the various contributions to American independence! #gowarriors
Events Jan 27-Jan 31:
After-Prom cake auction is Friday
Jan 27:
4:00p-JH boys basketball at Easton Valley, Preston
Jan 28:
Spirit Day
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball home vs Easton Valley
Athletic Booster's concession stand workers: Joe/Tammy Sedgwick, Jason/Katie Schroeder, Jason/Amanda Horner, Christina Schnede, Jon/Brooke Hewer
Jan 29:
12:30p-Early dismissal for staff professional development
Jan 30:
6:00p-JV boys basketball vs Cedar Valley Christian, at Springville, will play in main gym after JH Springville games
6:00p-Varsity G/B basketball vs Cedar Valley Christian at Springville, will play in auxillary gym at 6:00p sharp
Jan 31:
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball home vs Bellevue Marquette; After-Prom cake auction between games
Athletic Boosters' concession stand workers: Mike/Heather Whitman, Josh Jacobi, Holli Mosher, John Riedesel, Mitch/Rachel Peek, Ryan/Dawn VanderHeiden, Wynn/Erin Biddle, Casey Searcy, Jasson Franks
Jan 24, 2020
JV/Varsity games at Lisbon will all be played in ONE gym tonight, the main gym/Lions Den starting at 4:30pm.
Play as follows:
JV girls - 2 quarters
JV boys
Varsity girls
Varsity boys
Plan your arrival accordingly.
#gowarriors
Fri, Jan. 24, 2020
Calamus Wheatland will have a 2-hour late start today. No morning preschool, there will be afternoon preschool.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Burke's students using the new Magna doodles that were donated by Custom Pak courtesy of Brian and Lisa Rickertsen. Thank you for the donations!!#gowarriors
2nd grade science..part 2
2nd graders sifting river rocks during their Rocks, pebbles, silt unit in science.#gowarriors
Calamus-Wheatland is now taking names for the 2020-2021 4 year old preschool class. Students must be 4 before the September 15th deadline. For the 2020-2021 school year, the district is tentatively planning on adding an additional wrap around program for preschoolers. This wrap around program will be an additional monthly cost for parents. Please contact the elementary school, 563-246-2221, to get your child's name on the preschool list for the upcoming school year.
Calamus-Wheatland Kindergarten round-up will be held March 6, 2020. If your son/daughter is not currently enrolled in preschool in the district, please contact the elementary school, 563-246-2221, to sign up.
See the attached flyer for the community cafe meals made by the Cafe class. The meals begin this Friday (sorry for the late notice). Please call Ms. Bachus at 563-374-1292 to make reservations for the meals.
On Thursday, January 23, from 6-8 PM, at Calamus-Wheatland High School, we will be having our 10th session of the Parent Education Series. “Hidden in Plain Sight”. This session will give adults insights into youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, and concealment of illicit drugs and alcohol. This is a great presentation for adults to see what common trends are happening among youth in their communities.
All sessions are free and open to all adults who influence teens including parents, grandparents, teachers, coalition, and others, Childcare and light refreshments are provided. All sessions have been approved for foster parent credit. For details or more information please call 563-241-4371 or visit: www.communitycommitted.com
The Calamus-Wheatland, Camanche, Central DeWitt, Clinton, Northeast, Riverbend School Districts, and St. Joseph Catholic School are partnering with the Camanche-DeWitt Coalition and the Gateway ImpACT Coalition to offer the 2019-2020 Parent Education Series.
8th grade scientists are proving that plants produce sugar and determining which foods have the highest sugar content.
#gowarriors
Jan. 21, 2020
There is not a JV boys game at Prince of Peace tonight. JV girls will play at 4:30p followed immediately by Varsity girls then boys. Please plan your departure/arrival accordingly.
#gowarriors
Events Jan 20 - Jan 25:
Jan 20:
6:00p-School board meeting policy review
7:00p-School board regular meeting, Wheatland
Jan 21:
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball at Prince of Peace, O'Donnell's Athletic Center, Clinton
Jan 22:
3:15p-Art Club meeting, Wheatland
Jan 23:
4:00p-JH boys basketball home vs Lisbon
4:30p-JV/Varsity basketball (rescheduled) at Marquette, Bellevue
6-8p-Hidden in Plain sight session, Wheatland
FREE seminar for all parents/community members on insights into youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia & concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol. Childcare & light refreshments provided
Jan 24:
11:45a-Community Cafe meal
4:30p-JV/Varsity basketball at Lisbon
Jan 25:
District Large Group speech contest at Lone Tree
Thurs 6-8pm at JH/HS:
FREE seminar: Insights into youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia & concealment of illicit drugs & alcohol by the Camanche DeWitt Coalition. Childcare & light refreshments provided. Parents/community members invited to attend all sessions-see attached.
On Saturday January 18, Coach Michael Bruns received the Southeast District Coach of the Year at the Iowa High School Baseball Association Banquet. The Varsity team had record high in wins this year with a 33-4 season. Congrats, Coach Bruns, coaching staff and team!
#gowarriors
7th grade scientists were creating their own "moon craters" while learning how mass affects kinetic energy.
7th grade scientists were creating "moon craters" while learning about mass and kinetic energy. #gowarriors
6th grade ski trip part 2.#gowarriors
6th graders enjoying the skiing trip on Thursday!#gowarriors
Tri-Rivers Conference Large Group Speech contest on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 is now cancelled.
Jan. 17, 2020
Calamus Wheatland will be dismissing at 12:30p today. No afternoon/evening activities at either building for any school team, speech, music practice/rehearsals, club meetings or youth practices.
#gowarriors
Jan. 17, 2020
Basketball games vs. Cedar Valley Christian at Springville are postposed. Cedar Valley Christian has cancelled school today, therefore no games.
Any decision for Calamus Wheatland's school day & Friday/Saturday activities will be made later today.
#gowarriors
Update for today Wed., Jan. 15, 2020:
Calamus Wheatland is now cancelled. No school today.
#gowarriors
Wed, Jan. 15, 2020
Calamus Wheatland will have a 2-hour late start and cancel the early dismissal. No morning preschool, there will be afternoon preschool. School will dismiss at normal end time.
#gowarriors
Events week Jan. 13-Jan.18:
Mon, Jan.13:
4:00: JH boys basketball at Marquette, Bellevue
6:00p: JV/Varsity boys basketball home vs. Morning Star Academy
7:00p: Tri-Rivers Conference HS band festival at Lisbon
Wed, Jan. 15:
12:30p: Early dismissal for staff professional development
Thurs, Jan. 16:
4:00p: 8th grade boys basketball at Central DeWit
Fri, Jan. 17:
4:30p: JV/Varsity G&B basketball vs Cedar Valley Christian at Springville
Sat, Jan. 18:
9:00a: Tri-Rivers Conference large group speech contest at Midland, Wyoming
Update for 1/10/20:
The JV/Varsity basketball games this evening at Bellevue Marquette are postponed. All after school activities and practices are cancelled for tonight.
#gowarriors
Parents:
2nd quarter/1st semester grades are posted. Access all information via the JMC parent portal on the district website. If you are unsure of how to login or forgot your username/password, please contact either office for assistance.
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Welcome back, Warrior family!!
Just a reminder in case your mind is playing tricks on you today:
You matter. You're important. You're loved. And your presence makes a difference whether you see it or not. We are happy to see you today!!
#gowarriors
Driver Education Program
Information pamphlets are in the JH/HS office.
Register: www.mbaea.org or mail in the registration pamphlet to Mississippi Bend AEA.
Student must be 14 years of age and have their Iowa Instruction Permit to register.
Class May 26 - June 13, 2020
Cost: $370 or $222/free with free or reduced waiver on file with the district
Events week of Jan 6 - Jan 10:
Tues, Jan. 7:
4:30p - JV/Varsity basketball at Midland, Wyoming
Wed, Jan. 8:
3:30p - Art Club, Wheatland
Thurs, Jan. 9:
6:00p - F/S girls & boys basketball home vs Durant
Fri, Jan. 10:
4:30p - JV/Varsity basketball at Marquette, Bellevue
Sat, Jan. 11:
Activity Center closed for youth basketball tourney
The Warriors are getting excited for this year's After Prom with our annual Cake Auction Jan. 31st. Make sure to mark your calendars! #gowarriors
School is back in session on Monday, January 6th. We are excited to see our Warrior family again. Together we can do anything! 💙
#gowarriors
Tonight: Friday, Jan. 3, 2020
4:00pm - JV/Varsity basketball at home vs. Lisbon
Join us and see your neighbors & friends & cheer on your Warriors!!
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland National Honor Society visited numerous places in Calamus and Wheatland on Wednesday caroling and delivering cookies.#go warriors
Advanced chemistry class worked on organic extraction. They extracted cholesterol from egg yolks as well as limonene from orange peels. It takes the peels of about 40000 oranges to get a pint of the limonene. Limonene is used in air fresheners and cleaners. #go warriors.
More Christmas fun!#gowarriors
Christmas fun Part 2#gowarriors
Christmas fun at the Elementary!#gowarriors
The Calamus Wheatland Community School District is looking for an outside entity/entrepreneur to run a before/after school program at the elementary school in Calamus. Beginning date would be for the 2020/21 school year, or before if possible.
Possible hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30am-8:00am and 3:15pm-5:30pm or negotiable
This outside entity would be responsible for payroll and staffing and must meet DHS requirements. District would provide utilities/janitorial service in-kind and low-cost rental of facility.
Serious inquiries only and should contact:
Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent
lluepker@cal-wheat.net
563-374-1292
Baking class made Gingerbread houses as their final project. Please vote for your favorite by "liking" the picture. The houses will be on display in the Activity Center at our next home basketball game on January 3rd. Come out and support the Warriors. #gowarriors
Can't make it to Preston for the CW & EV varsity basketball games tonight? Watch the games LIVE on the Miles Telephone YouTube channel.
-go to YouTube and search for Miles Telephone
-live stream will begin around 6:00pm
#gowarriors @CalWheatCSD @EastonValleyCSD
8th Grade Art classes made ceramic monster mugs.
Congratulations to the 2nd grade classes on bringing in the most items for the food drive. They enjoyed ice cream sandwiches today. Way to go 2nd grade!#gowarriors
In the fall Mrs. Oliver's third grade class wrote letters to Recruit, Michaela Kircher while she was in boot camp. Today Micheala made a stop to visit with the third graders.#gowarriors
Students at Calamus Wheatland JH/HS were under a soft-lockdown for a student medical situation. No students or staff were in harm's way. Please feel free to contact Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent, with any questions or concerns.
JV girls at East Buchanan will only play 2 quarters of a game tonight. JV boys game may start early, varsity should run as normal with 6pm start.
Reminder to park on the north side of building and enter through the new gym doors.
As a reward for positive behavior on the bus, Kara Olson was principal for a 1/2 hour today. Bus drivers hand out slips to students who are displaying positive behavior on the bus. Every Friday, all of the slips are put into a random drawing and the winners pick a prize.#gowarriors
Events Dec 16-Dec 20:
JH/HS band & vocal Christmas concert is Thursday.
End of 2nd qtr and 1st semester is Friday.
Spirit Day is Friday as Ugly Sweater Day!!
Last day of school for Christmas break is Friday.
Students first day back after Christmas break is Monday, Jan 6.
Dec 16:
4:00p - JV/Varsity basketball home vs Durant
Dec 17:
4:30p-JV/Varsity basketball at East Buchanan, Winthrop - only doors open are to the new gym, park in north parking lot and behind the school
Dec 18:
3:15p-Art club at high school
5:30p-Jr/Sr parent After-Prom meeting, HS commons
Dec 19:
7:00p-JH/HS band and vocal Christmas concert
Dec 20:
Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater day
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball at Easton Valley, Preston
Junior & Senior Parents:
After Prom Meeting Wed, Dec. 18, 5:30pm, HS Commons.
Possible topics: Prizes purchased (share spreadsheet), projected needs/purchases; communications/letters that need to get sent out prior to Cake Auction; promote/organize Cake Auction.
#gowarriors
School Board directors Jay Ganzer, Larry Banowetz & Jamie Knoche were sworn in at Thursday's meeting following the November election. Looking on are directors Carena Weih, Scott Knudtson and Blaine Henning. Thank you for serving @CalWheatHS!
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Homecoming at the elementary part 2!
Still looking for a few Christmas gifts?? The Calamus-Wheatland Athletic Boosters will be selling apparel at tonight's basketball games so stop by and see what they have available!#gowarriors
Love using the school district app on your smartphone or device? We do!
Events page:
Click the "down arrow" to see details on the event that is listed.
Click the "calendar" to add to your personal calendar.
Click the "side arrow" to share the event with others.
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The basketball season is upon us and our student athletes and coaches appreciate the support the community brings to the games. Parents please help students remember when they are attending a basketball game at high school or Activity Center, they should be sitting down and watching the game. Students should not be running around, throwing food, wrestling, or in the commons or hallways. They are there to watch and support the athletes. Thank you for your support!#gowarriors
Mrs. Tulley's and Mrs. VanderHeiden's 6th grade classes playing chess.#gowarriors
Ms. Bodkins' Greenhouse and Floral Design class has been making wreaths as their Floral Design Unit final.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Luepker's Financial Literacy class participated in Stock Market Face Off - each student picked 2 company's stock & competed against other companies using Return On Investment. Nicole Twing placed 2nd with Papa Johns & Andrew Grau was the champion with Fiat.
#gowarriors
Congratulations to Mrs. Unruh's 1st grade class on winning the attendance award for November!#gowarriors
Events 12/9-12/14:
Dec. 9:
1:00p - Elementary Matinee winter concert
4:00p - JH girls basketball at Easton Valley, Preston
6:00p - F/S boys home vs Central DeWitt, HS gym (not Activity Center)
7:00p - Elementary concert grades 4th-6th
Dec.10:
4:00p - JH girls basketball home vs Cedar Valley Christian
4:00p - JH wrestling at home (Central DeWitt)
4:30p - JV/Varsity basketball at Springville
Dec. 11:
12:30p - Early dismissal for staff professional development
Dec. 12:
7:00p - FFA movie screening of "SILO", HS gym, $3.00 admission, concessions available, doors open at 6;30p, proceeds to the Calamus & Wheatland fire departments
7:00p - School board meeting, Wheatland (moved from December 16th)
Dec. 13:
Cafe class - Teacher to go meal
Homecoming Games
4:00p - JV/Varsity home vs Starmont
Athletic Boosters' concession stand workers are:
Scott & Angi Knudtson, Kerri Widel, Jim & Julie Gronewold, Abbie Appelby, Adam & Becca Wilhlem, Matt & Ariell Connelly
4:15p - JH wrestling at Mt. Vernon
Dec. 13:
Homecoming dance 8-11p, CALCO, Calamus
Review the Activity Center/Gymnasium use policy. Recent violations have occurred. Anyone over the age of 18 in a household MUST HAVE A SIGNED USER AGREEMENT ON FILE & FOLLOW BOARD POLICY. Violations will terminate the card user agreement.
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Learning how to save a life in Health class.
The 2019 Warrior Quiz Bowl Team of Isak Lind, Carter Dwyer, Brett McCartt and Chandler Gannon brought home the 2nd place trophy and a $500 Scholarship from the Clinton Community College Quiz Bowl yesterday. Congratulations and #gowarriors !!
2019 Homecoming court and attendants:
Queen candidates: Sammie, Kaylie, Janee and Karragan
Attendants: Cameron, Emi, Magnus,
King candidates: Caleb, Brett, Carter, Chandler
Attendants: Kyle, Camryn, Aaron
Saturday's basketball games at Northeast are as follows:
JV girls Noon High School gym
JV boys Noon Middle School gym
Varsity Girls at 1:30pm High School gym followed by Varsity boys
Mrs. Selby’s 4th grade science class studying the affects of acid rain in rocks.#gowarriors
Mrs. Selby’s 4th graders study the affects of acid rain in rocks.#gowarriors
Mrs. Anderson's 2nd grade class making gingerbread houses!#gowarriors
Mrs. Bielenberg's 2nd grade class making gingerbread houses!#gowarriors
Elementary vocal & band concerts are next week.
Mon., Dec. 9th:
Matinee: 1:00pm (note time)
Grades 4th-6th concert at 7:00pm
Tues., Dec. 10th:
Grades Begindergarten-3rd at 7:00pm
Fine Arts Boosters bake sale both nights with bottled water and baked goods for $1.00 each.
Activity Center Usage:
REMINDERS:
MUST BE 18 or over to have card access WITH a signed form on file in the District office.
NO MINORS are allowed access without a parent & MUST HAVE a signed form on file.
PUBLIC BUILDING: Follow the rules of use (usage form) plus school grounds/buildings are no smoking or alcohol allowed!!!
Mrs. Bousselot's Begindergarten class working on counting collections.#gowarriors
Homecoming is next week!!! Dress-up days for JH & HS/Elementary are:
Monday-Roll Out of Bed Monday/Pajama Day
Tuesday-Tacky Tuesday/Mismatch Day
Wednesday-VSCO & Frat Boy/Crazy Hair
Thursday-Hawaiian Day/Class Color Day
Friday - Spirit Day
Start planning your outfits now!
JH & HS Families,
Do you remember how excited your student was to order books from the Scholastic Flyers each month in elementary school? Well, Scholastic has books for older students, too! When you order from Scholastic, you are also supporting our Secondary Library with FREE Books!
Your books will come to school, and I’ll hand them out for your child to take home. Thanks for supporting the Secondary Library.
Online: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Code - JV9HM
Order Due Date - 12/18/19
Events week Dec. 2- Dec. 7:
Welcome back from Thanksgiving break!!
NOTE: Elementary Matinee next week on Dec 9th will begin at 1:00pm (time change)
12/2:
4:00p-JH girls basketball at Marquette, Bellevue
4:00p-JH wrestling at Bellevue
5:00p-F/S boys basketball home vs North Cedar (HS gym, not Activity Center)
12/3:
4:15p-JH wrestling at Dyersville Beckman
4:30p-JV/Varsity basketball at North Linn, Troy Mills
12/4:
3:15p-Art Club meeting
12/5:
4:00p-JH girls basketball home vs Lisbon
12/6:
Cafe class "teacher-to-go" lunch
4:00p-JV/Varsity basketball home vs Ed-Co
Athletic Boosters' concession workers: John/Brooker Hewer, Kent/Wendy McCartt, Andrea Donahue, Josh Boeckmann, Erin/Paul Lichtenstein, Ryan Montegna, Ranee/Brad Lippens
12/7:
Noon-JV/Varsity basketball at Northeast, Goose Lake
Jr High Student Council was up early this morning making breakfast for the staff! Thank you to everyone that participated and Happy Thanksgiving!
Mrs. Anderson's and Mrs. Bielenberg's 2nd grade classes enjoying their traditional Thanksgiving meal together in their classroom!#gowarriors
At tonight's basketball games (JV/V girls, 6pm vs Prince of Peace) the boys' cross country 3rd place state team will be recognized at half-time.
Athletic Boosters' concession stand: Andrea/Jerry Bopp, Greg/Diana Bromwell, Century Schnede & Kathy Knoche
Chorus students participated in the Tri-Rivers' Conference Choral Festival last week at Marquette in Bellevue.
#gowarriors
Kindergarten word detectives!#gowarriors
Events week 11-25-11/30:
Thank you to everyone who volunteered this weekend for the Athletic Boosters' youth basketball tournament. Awesome job, Warriors!!
11/25
3:30p - HS winter sports pictures in Activity Center
11/26
6:00p - JV/Varsity girls' basketball home vs Prince of Peace
Reminder no school on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for Thanksgiving break. See everyone back on Monday, December 2nd!!
#gowarriors
3rd graders performing Reader's Theater for each other. They did a portion of Hansel & Gretel & Cinderella.#gowarriors
Miss Snowbarger's class working with "buddies" on Waterford.#gowarriors
The National Honor Society would like to thank everyone for the coat drive donations. The donations will be taken to the Carrol Assistants center Tuesday along with canned goods from the food drive. Love our community!!
#gowarriors
6th grader Macailah Jacobsen is participating in the Iowa OPUS Honor Choir for the second consecutive year. She and Mrs. Kerr traveled to Ames for the event. Congratulations, Macailah!!
#gowarriors
Mrs. Gerard's 6th grade math students matching ratio diagrams to ratio sentences.#gowarriors
Advanced Chemistry students made mirrors using silver nitrate, dextrose and ammonium hydroxide.
#gowarriors
Tonight:
Athletic Boosters' HS fall sports recognition/winter sports kickoff, 6:30p, HS commons
Friday:
Mid-term
Food drive/Coat drive ends
Hall of Pride scrimmage 5:00p vs Alburnett
NO passes/punch cards accepted, non-perishable food item to receive $2 off admission
5th grade students in Mrs. VanderHeiden's science class playing the Circulatory System review game.#gowarriors
Hall of Pride scrimmage
Friday @ 5:00p
Varsity G&B basketball vs Alburnett
NO passes/punch cards allowed
Admission: receive $2 off with donation of non-perishable food item ($5/$3 adult, $4/$2 student)
All donations & remaining revenue donated to Carroll Assistance Center
The Activity Center gym & fitness room are CLOSED from Friday at 5:00p through Sunday. The spaces will be available again Monday morning.
Friendly reminder - please be respectful of the facility, clean up mess, appropriate shoes to use on gym floor, etc.
#gowarriors
Coaching positions open:
Varsity Boys' Golf
Assistant Boys' Baseball
Required: BOEE coaching authorization/endorsement, successful background check.
Contact michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net or 563-374-1292
AA/EOE 11/19/19
#gowarriors
Special Education car driver
DOT physical
Chauffeur D3 license, P&S endorsement
Background check
14 hours online/3 hour face to face (complete within 6 months)
3 hr annual training
Questions: Mr. Lonnie Luepker, 563-374-1292 or lluepker@cal-wheat.net. AA/EOE
Change in plans again for Junior High girls basketball games tonight. 11/18/19.
JH will only play ONE game. The 7th grade will play the first half & the 8th grade will play the second half.
We apologize for the change - Prince of Peace is short players due to illness.
Celebrating American Education Week.
American Education Week—November 18-22, 2019—will present all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education.
Events 11/18-11/24:
Celebrate American Education Week with us!!
Mid-Term & Spirit Day is Friday, 11/22/19.
Activity Center is closed the entire weekend,11/23 and 11/2, for the Athletic Boosters' youth basketball tournament.
11/18:
3:30p-HS boys' basketball practice begins
4:00p-JH girls' basketball home vs Prince of Peace
7:00p-School Board meeting, Wheatland
11/19:
4:00p-JH girls' basketball home vs Midland
4:15p-JH wrestling at Marion Middle School
7:00p-Tri Rivers Conference vocal festival at Bellevue Marquette
11/21:
All-State Music Festival
4:00p-JH girls' basketball at Midland, Wyoming
6:30p-Athletic Boosters' Fall High School sports recognition and Winter High School sports kickoff, Wheatland
11/22:
Mid-Term of the 2nd quarter
Spirit Day - community join in celebrating Warrior Nation
4:15p-JH wrestling home (Central DeWitt)
5:00p-Varsity Hall of Pride Scrimmage with Alburnett;
No passes allowed (student or adult); Adults-$5/students $4 or $2 off with donation of a non-perishable food item. Entry fee pays for the officials and Hall of Pride entry, remaining revenue is donated to the Carroll Assistance Center.
11/23:
Athletic Boosters' youth basketball tournament
(Activity Center closed all weekend)
11/24:
Athletic Boosters' youth basketball tournament
(Activity Center closed all weekend)
4th graders travel through an ocean food web as a unit of energy.#gowarriors
5th graders in Mrs. Bruns’ class learning how to type without looking at their keyboards! They are getting better daily!#gowarriors
Honestly might be more fun watching virtual reality from this side than through the goggles.
#gowarriors
Kindergarten and 1st graders having a early Thanksgiving feast together.#gowarriors
National Honor Society is collecting coats, hats, scarves, gloves, etc. to donate to the Carroll Assistance Center. Items may be dropped off at the high school office, or contact a NHS member or Mr. Drowns to arrange pick-up.
#gowarriors
High school Anatomy and Physiology students dissecting a sheep brain. Love hands on learning. #GoWarriors
Mrs. Burke's class practicing spelling words.#gowarriors
Reach. Educate. Inspire.
American Education Week
November 18 - November 22
🎉 Celebrating the opportunity for the district & communities to renew their commitment & support for quality public education for all students. 🎉
#gowarriors
Events Nov 11-Nov 16:
Thanksgiving Food Drive and NHS Coat Drive are up and running. Food Drive is through Nov 26 and Coat Drive is through Nov 22. Items may be sent with students or dropped off at the high school.
Reminder of 12:30p early dismissal Wed, Nov 13.
Nov 11:
Veterans Day Assembly - Veterans, community and students
3:30p-HS girls basketball practice begins
4:00p-JH girls basketball home vs Easton Vally
Nov 12:
4:15p-JH wresting home (Central DeWitt)
Nov 13:
12:30p-Early dismissal for staff professional development
Nov 14:
4:00p-JH girls basketball at Cedar Valley Christian, Cedar Rapids
Nov 15:
Cafe Community Meal, FCS room, please RSVP to Ms. Bachus
4:15p-JH wrestling at Solon
Nov 16:
9:00a-JH wrestling at Pleasant Valley
10:00a-Tri-Rivers Conference Quiz Bowl at Prince of Peace, Clinton
Veterans were honored today during our community program and luncheon. Each Veteran was honored individually and presented a "thank you" card from the CW Girl Scout Troop #2423. Thank you to Mr. Gary Metivier for presenting a great program, Boy Scout Troop for leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Girl Scout Troop (thank you cards), band and choir students for the music, and students and staff for all the help. Thank you to First Trust & Savings Bank, student body groups, and the community for providing and serving the luncheon. (Part 3 of 3)
Veterans were honored today during our community program and luncheon. Each Veteran was honored individually and presented a "thank you" card from the CW Girl Scout Troop #2423. Thank you to Mr. Gary Metivier for presenting a great program, Boy Scout Troop for leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Girl Scout Troop (thank you cards), band and choir students for the music, and students and staff for all the help. Thank you to First Trust & Savings Bank, student body groups, and the community for providing and serving the luncheon. (Part 2 of 3)
Veterans were honored today during our community program and luncheon. Each Veteran was honored individually and presented a "thank you" card from the CW Girl Scout Troop #2423. Thank you to Mr. Gary Metivier for presenting a great program, Boy Scout Troop for leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Girl Scout Troop (thank you cards), band and choir students for the music, and students and staff for all the help. Thank you to First Trust & Savings Bank, student body groups, and the community for providing and serving the luncheon. (Part 1 of 3)
Veterans Day program will begin today at 10:30am (pushed back from 10:00am start). We will still serve lunch to the Veterans and community.
#gowarriors
Veterans Day program will begin today at 10:30am (pushed back from 10:00am start). We will still serve lunch to the Veterans and community.
#gowarriors
Due to the current weather amd road conditions Calamus-Wheatland will have a 2 hour late start today, Monday, November 11th. There will be no morning preschool classes.
#gowarriors
Students and staff that are helping set up the activity center for Veterans Day: we have pushed back the time to 4:30pm so you may attend the matinee performance of the musical.
See you then!
#gowarriors
Little Shop of Horrors
Matinee performance
Please join us and our talented Warriors tomorrow, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2:00pm. $7 adults/$5 students
Fine Arts Boosters' spaghetti lunch prior to the show, Noon-2:00pm-$5.00.
#gowarriors
Notice:
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to postpone tonight's musical performance. The show will go on as scheduled Saturday & added a matinee Sunday, 2:00pm.
The FFA Alumni meal is cancelled Friday and will be held on Saturday. Fine Arts Boosters meal will be Sunday.
Today, Friday, November 8, 2019 the Calamus Wheatland National Honor Society Chapter inducted 11 new members. Congratulations, Warriors!!
#gowarriors
"Feed me, Seymour"!
Seymour and Audrey will be looking for you at the musical this weekend.
$7 adult/$5 students
Fri and Sat 7pm
FFA Alumni soup supper Fri 5-7pm
Fine Arts Boosters spaghetti supper Sat 5-7pm
$5.00 meals both nights
#gowarriors
Tomorrow, Nov. 7th, the PK-6th grade will be attending the play at the High School. Students will leave the elementary at 1:45 and depart from the high school at the end of the day. Students may be home earlier than normal due to all students leaving at the same time. All buses will be leaving from Wheatland and there will be no stops at the Wheatland Auto Body or Mac's Triangle. Wheatland town kids will be dismissed from the high school. Parents that are picking your child up in Wheatland, please pick them up in commons of the HS building. Calamus buses will stop at the daycare stop, the church and the school in Calamus. Please contact the Elementary at 563-246-2221, by Thursday with any questions or bus changes.
Thank you, Calamus Wheatland Community School District!! Unofficial election results show PPEL of $.67 was renewed/extended for 10 additional years.
It is GREAT to live in a community and district with people who value the education of our youth.
#gowarriors
Little Shop of Horrors practice for this weekend's performances. Join us this Friday, Nov 8th and Saturday, Nov 9th, 7:00pm shows both nights, $7 Adult/$5 Student admission. Wheatland HS gym
Fri-FFA Alumni soup supper 5-7pm $5
Sat-Fine Arts Boosters spaghetti supper 5-7pm $5
Fine Arts Boosters
Spaghetti supper $5.00
5-7pm before musical Saturday
Need help serving at 4:30pm, preferably someone that does NOT have a child in the show.
Contact:
Ms. Seedorrf at school or bseedorff@cal-wheat.net or
Lindsey Lyon Tiemessen at lindsie3@yahoo.com
Corrinna Schneider "bought" Mrs. Kelting's chair for a day at the 4th grade auction in Mrs. Hamann's class. The 4th grade classes have auctions and can purchase items using behavior bucks!#gowarriors
Today is the day to Vote in your local school board election.
District constituents have supported the PPEL levy for 30+years at $.67. Please renew the levy for another 10 years and support all the students of our communities.
#gowarriors
Today is the day to Vote in your local school board election.
Board members up for re-election:
Jay Ganzer District #3
James Knoche District #4
Larry Banowetz At-Large
Polls Open: 7a.m-8p.m. Find your polling location: http://sos.iowa.gov/elections
The 6th Grade Math Bee group finished up a very long extended project from last year that they had started as 5th graders. They worked on precision measurement skills and following diagrams. They cut and measured all of the cardboard on their own and assembled their dome using Makedos (tools intended specifically for cardboard). The dome will now be a part of Mrs. Henry’s library where students can lounge while reading a book!
Veterans Day program & luncheon
Monday, November 11th, 10a.m., Activity Center, Wheatland. Guest speaker: Gary Metivier.
Veterans and community members: please call the school to confirm your attendance 374-1292. We want to make sure we have enough seating for all.
#gowarriors
Man ball 2019. The Juniors took the championship this year! The Senior class got 2nd followed by the Freshman and then the Sophomores. #gowarriors
You asked for it and here it is...
The fall/winter apparel order is live and open. Snuggle up in warm sweatshirts for fall... wait, did we skip fall?? Click or copy the link to view the full order form.
#gowarriors
https://calamus-wheatland-booster.itemorder.com/
Tomorrow is the last day to order CW Girls Basketball apparel! Here is the link:
https://warriorgirlsbasketball.itemorder.com/sale
Thanks to the National Theater for Children for presenting Dollars, Dimes, and Decisions to our Jr. High students today. It was a fun way to learn about debit and credit cards, taxes, and insurance.
Week Nov 4-Nov 10:
Friday & Saturday-join us for the musical Little Shop of Horrors, 7:00pm performances both nights
Activity Center closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday Veterans Day assembly set-up, program and luncheon
Nov 4:
5:00p-Manball tailgating - taco-in-a-bag/drink-$5.00
6:00p-Maball tourney - $1.00 admission
Nov 5:
Vote at your local polling station for school board members and vote YES to renew the PPEL levy for 10 years
4:00p-8th grade girls' basketball vs Central DeWitt, home and play in the Activity Center
6:30p-Athletic Boosters' meeting to finalize youth basketball tourney details
Nov 6:
3:15p-Art Club meeting
6:00p-HS basketball open gym
Nov 7:
4:00p-JH girls basketball at Lisbon HS
Nov 8:
5-7pm: FFA Alumni soup/sandwich dinner-$5.00
7pm: Musical - Little Shop of Horrors - Admission $7.00 adult, $5.00 student
Nov 9:
7pm: Musical - Little Shop of Horrors - Admission $7.00 adult, $5.00 student
Nov 9, 10, 11:
Activity Center closed for Veterans Day assembly set-up, program and luncheon
Happy Halloween from Mrs. Forret's science classes.#gowarriors
Vote YES: PPEL renewal for 10 years.
Uses: laptops & technology upgrades, vehicles/buses, new playground, building remodels and repairs, Career & Tech equipment, managed broadband services, etc.
Vote YES: November 5th election
Community supported PPEL 30+ years
#gowarriors
Join us this weekend for the Warrior production of:
Little Shop of Horrors
Friday & Saturday
7:00pm showings, HS gym, Wheatland
Admission: $7 adults; $5 students
Friday soup/sandwich/dessert supper by FFA Alumni: 5-7pm, $5
About 9:30pm the Cross Country team will be met at RPJ west of Wheatland. The caravan will go to Calamus around town and then back to Wheatland through town and back to the school. Feel free to join or stand outside and welcome the team home.
#gowarriors
#ringthebell
Warriors 3rd at 1A state cross country!!
Team score of 118
Chase-8th team/10th place individual medal
Magnus-15th team/20th
Chandler-18th team/25th
Brett-26th team/35th
Seth-51st team/77th
Eduardo-104th team/141st
Jacob-105th team/142nd
Awesome year, Warriors!!
#gowarriors
Today is a Great day to have a Great day!! Go get it, CWXC!!
#gowarriors
#everydayisagreatdaytobeawarrior
@CalWheatTF_CC
Starting Monday, Nov. 4th old Hwy 30 (235th St.) east of Wheatland will be closed approximately one week. The county will be fixing the awful bumps by the cement bridge. Students-note the change and plan ahead for trains by Daybreak on Toronto St.
#gowarriors
Warriors sent the cross country team off to state with a little pumpkin fun pep rally and Coach O speech. Wish the team well on their state run Saturday in Fort Dodge. #gowarriors
Celebrating successes at the JH/HS today. (And some spooktacular fun!!)
Attendance random drawing winners and costume contest winners. Part 2 post
#gowarriors
Celebrating successes at the JH/HS today. (And some spooktacular fun!!)
Attendance random drawing winners and costume contest winners. Part 2 post
#gowarriors
Celebrating successes at the JH/HS today. (And some spooktacular fun!!)
Attendance random drawing winners and costume contest winners. Part 2 post
#gowarriors
Celebrating successes at the JH/HS today. (And some spooktacular fun!!)
Attendance random drawing winners and costume contest winners. Part 1 post
#gowarriors
Halloween at the Elementary-Part 2#gowarriors
Halloween at the Elementary.#gowarriors
Preschool celebrating Halloween!#gowarriors
Please join the Fine Arts Department talented Warriors for the musical:
Little Shop of Horrors
Friday, November 8 & Saturday, November 9
7:00pm showings, HS gym, Wheatland
Admission: $7 adults; $5 students
Friday soup/sandwich/dessert supper by FFA Alumni: 5-7pm, $5
Please Vote YES: Physical Plant & Equipment Levy renewal question on the Nov. 5th ballot. The 10-year $.67 renewal is a continuation of the levy the district voters have had in place for 30+years. Click the link to read how the district utilizes the funds:
https://5il.co/an96
The Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Book Fair is in full swing! Visit the elementary library until November 4th, or you can order online Check out our book fair website at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat #gowarriors #scholasticbookfairs
TODAY!! Fine Arts fundraiser Pick-up: 2-7pm
Where: JH/HS music room, Wheatland ALL Elem/JH/HS items only in Wheatland!
This is early dismissal & P/T conferences, items must be taken home/picked-up that day. Questions? Call Ms. Seedorff: 563-374-1292
Vote YES on PPEL 11/5/2019
Extends $.67 levy (30+ years), not an increase
Funds building/grounds: boilers, roofing, bus/vehicle, bldg remodel, playground, technology, CTE equipment, etc.
Without PPEL:
Choices made on staffing/programs to fund above purchases/repairs/remodels
School Elections 11/5/19
Physical Plant & Equipment Levy: renew $.67 levy 10 more years
Board member candidates:
Jay Ganzer District #3
James Knoche District #4
Larry Banowetz At-Large
Polls Open: 7a.m-8p.m.
Find your polling location: http://sos.iowa.gov/elections
The High School Student Council Executive Board attended the Iowa Student Leadership Conference in Des Moines on Monday. Over 1,500 students met to share ideas and leadership strategies. #gowarriors
Advanced Chemistry destroying double bonds in tomato juice with bromine creating a rainbow as double bonds are destroyed.
#gowarriors
Preschool took a trip to Roling Acres Pumpkin Patch on Friday.#gowarriors
College Biology's first offspring in quail genetics crosses
Trick or Treat for cans pick-up date error:
🎃 The flyer stated HS Student Council would pick-up on Tuesday, Oct. 29th. The actual date is Wednesday, Oct. 30th. 🎃
#gowarriors
Week Oct. 28-Nov. 2:
Early dismissals at 12:30pm Oct. 29 & Oct. 30 for parent/teacher conferences
No school on Friday, November 1st.
Mon., Oct. 28:
Today is the start of 2nd quarter. Report card may be viewed online via JMC parent login tomorrow. Contact either building office if you need help accessing your parent JMC portal.
7:00p-IGHSAU regional volleyball: Warriors vs Lisbon at Lisbon; $6.00 admission, no passes
Tues., Oct. 29:
12:30p - early dismissal, parent/teacher conferences 3:00-8:00pm
Wed., Oct, 30:
12:30p - early dismissal, parent/teacher conferenes 2:00-6:00pm
6:00p - basketball open gym
Thurs., Oct. 31:
JH/HS/Staff halloween costume contest (no masks, fake weapons and must be appropriate for school).
Pep Assembly at TBD for end of 1st quarter and State XC send-off.
Fri., Nov. 1:
No School today
Sat., Nov. 2:
2:30pm - State Cross Country, Fort Dodge, Lakeview Golf Course/Kennedy Park, race time for Warrior boys in the 1A meet, $10.00 admission
#gowarriors
7th Grade Math finished up a unit on scale drawings by creating enlargements of cartoon characters - Mrs. Westphal
#gowarriors
8th grade students created tesellations after learning about transformations during math class - Mrs. Westphal
#gowarriors
Students working on sudoku board during study hall or at end of class - Mrs. Westphal. #gowarriors
Krispy Kreme Donut fundraiser
Who: Senior Class of 2020
Sales: Fri., Oct. 25th - Mon., Nov. 11th.
Contact a Senior class member or the school to put a Senior in touch with you.
Thank you very much!
#gowarriors
The CW Girls Basketball apparel store is open now through Nov. 5th. Here is the link: https://warriorgirlsbasketball.itemorder.com/
State XC t-shirts orders by 8:00pm tonight
(Short notice, but for delivery by Wednesday orders need to be submitted ASAP).
email koberfoell@cal-wheat.net
Short sleeve only, Gildan 50/50 blend
Youth & Adult sizes
Price - to be determined based on quantity
State Cross Country Pep Bus
7th-12th grade students: sign-up in office
$5.00 to ride, $10.00 admission + spending money
Saturday, November 2nd
Time to leave the HS to be determined
Fort Dodge, Lakeview Golf Course - Kennedy Park
Fine Arts fundraiser
Pick-up: Wed., Oct. 30, 2-7pm
Where: JH/HS music room, Wheatland
ALL Elem/JH/HS items only in Wheatland!
This is early dismissal & P/T conferences, items must be taken home/picked-up that day.
Questions? Call Ms. Seedorff: 563-374-1292
Calamus Wheatland Cross Country
🏆🥇Champions🥇🏆
1A State Qualifier Meet
Team score = 51
Chase Knoche (1st)
Chandler Gannon (6th)
Magnus Sands (9th)
Brett McCartt (14th)
Seth Beuthien (25th)
📌State-Fort Dodge, Saturday, Nov. 2nd
Congrats Coach Oberfoell and team!
#gowarriors
Mrs. Gorzney's and Mrs. Oliver's 3rd grade classes dissecting owl pellets.#gowarriors
Racecars were completed by 8th grade science students during their project work days. #gowarriors
7th Grade Social Studies students continuing their map distortions and projection work!
7th Grade Social Studies students worked to understand map distortions and how to adjust for them through the use of projections. Students created their own globes on oranges and then attempted to turn their "globes" into maps.
Science 9 students constructed straw rockets to study projectile motion. They enjoyed the activity as they determined how the launch angle affected the distance the rocket traveled.
Warrior Community: Click or copy/paste the link to provide feedback to Greenhouse class on what plants to grow that you would be interested in purchasing this spring.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXAKA06gLvT67NqTtLwemj97D-s5abIuR8fobk1NHmUhh87Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Elementary book fair: Oct 25th-Nov 4th. Open from 7:45AM-3:30PM during school days and during conferences. Order online starting October 23rd! Check out our book fair website at:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
#gowarriors #scholasticbookfairs
Week Oct 21-Oct 26:
Reminder end of 1st quarter is Friday, Oct. 25.
Activity Center is CLOSED, Thursday, Oct. 24 for a band festival (rehearsal and concert).
Oct 21:
5:30p - FFA meeting, Ag Building
6:30p - FFA Alumni meeting, Ag Building
7:00p - School Board meeting, Wheatland
Oct. 22:
Spirit Day!!
7:00p - Regional Volleyball - $6.00 admission, no passes or punch cards accepted
Warriors vs Midland
Oct. 23:
12:30p - Early Dismissal for staff professional development
6:00p - basketball open gym
Oct. 24:
Activity Center CLOSED all day and night
4:00p - Regional Cross Country meet at Kickers Soccer Complex, IA City
6:00p - Freshmen football home (Central DeWitt) vs Clear Creek Amana
7:00p - Tri-Rivers conference JH band festival concert
Oct. 25:
End of the 1st Quarter - We did it together!!
5:00p - Soph/Varsity football at Clear Creek Amana
Oct. 26:
All-State Music Festival auditions
Junior High basketball girls are practicing tomorrow, Monday, October 21st, 3:30-5:00pm. The schedule had an error when distributed to the girls. Call school tomorrow with any questions. Thank you for understanding.
#gowarriors
2019 Tri-Rivers Conference Cross Country Champions!
4th consecutive conference championship! Warrior Dynasty!
Congrats Warriors & Coach Oberfoell!
Chase Knoche-1st, Chandler Gannon-2nd, Magnus Sands-3rd, Brett McCartt-8th & Seth Beuthien-11th & team score of 23!
#gowarriors
8th Grade Social Studies students are currently learning about colonial America. Yesterday, they conducted a mock witch trial set in 1692 Salem.
#gowarriors #calwheatsocialstudies
1st graders doing noun work with Mrs. Burke.#gowarriors
Elementary Book Fair will be held in the library from October 25th-November 4th. Check out our book fair website at:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
Mrs. Anderson’s class saw a preview of the Scholastic Book Fair today. #gowarriors #scholasticbookfairs
Mrs. Kerr needs someone who has a large box truck or trailer to help her pick up costumes for the musical - this Thursday or Saturday. Please contact her at
rkerr@cal-wheat.net or 563-374-1292.
Thanks in advance.
#gowarriors
Events Oct. 14-19:
School picture retakes on Friday
Senior composite photos and group photo on Friday (Seniors-collared shirts for men and no writing on shirts for anyone, please and thank you)
Oct. 14:
7:00p - JH/HS band and vocal concert, HS gym, Wheatland
Oct. 15:
4:15p-7th/8th grade football at West Delaware, Brown Field
Oct. 16:
3:15p - Art Club, art room in Wheatland
6:00p - basketball open gym
Oct. 17:
4:00p - JH/HS Tri-Rivers conference cross country meet, note location change to Springville HS location
5:00p - Varsity Tri-Rivers conference volleyball tourney at location to TBD
Oct. 18:
School picture retakes and Senior composite photos and group photo (Seniors-collared shirts for men and no writing on shirts for anyone, please and thank you)
5:00p - Soph/Varsity football at Clinton
Oct. 19:
10:00a - Tri-Rivers volleyball tourney at East Buchanan HS, Winthrop (play depends on pool play advancement)
"The only way to LEARN mathematics is to DO mathematics." - Paul Halmos
Algebra 1 students complete an activity to review graphing lines and finding slope.
#gowarriors #doequalslearn #mathisfun
Cross Country Update:
Please note the parking areas for the meet hosted by Central DeWitt at Grace Lutheran Church Camp scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 10th.
Spectators: allow travel time due to construction on HWY 30 and traffic/parking issues.
#gowarriors
The 4th grade classes have auctions throughout the year where they can purchase things with their behavior bucks. Maranda purchased the use of Mrs. Kelting's chair for a day. Today they swapped chairs for the day!#gowarriors
An article...
Parents and Adult fans: The biggest challenge facing high school sports today. Please click the link below and read the op-ed from the IHSAA and NFHS. We can all do better.
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/apft
Congratulations to Mrs. Anderson's 2nd grade class on winning the attendance award for August and September!#gowarriors
Preschool-2nd grade were able to go on fire truck rides and learn about fire safety from the Calamus and Wheatland Volunteer Fire Departments yesterday.#gowarriors
Events Oct 7-Oct 12:
Oct 7:
4:15p-JH/HS cross country at Bellevue Golf Club
Oct 8:
4:00p-JH volleyball at Midland, Wyoming
4:15p-7th/8th football at Dyersville Beckman
5:15p-HS volleyball home vs Lisbon - Senior Night-concession stand workers: Aaron & Maria Jacobsen,Matt & Andrea Cavey, Lori& Camryn Nelson
Oct 9:
12:30p-Early Dismissal for staff professional development
Oct. 10:
4:15p-JH/HS cross country at Central DeWitt at Grace Lutheran Church Camp
5:30p-JV/Varsity volleyball at Bellevue Marquette
Oct 11:
11:30a-Community Cafe meal (reservations please)
5:00p-Soph/Varsity football home (Central DeWitt) vs Iowa City Liberty
Oct 12:
9:00a-Freshmen football at Iowa City Liberty
The board of directors approved a resolution asking voters to RENEW the $.67 Physical Plant and Equipment Levy. The question will be on the November 5th election ballot. Please click on the link below to learn more about the levy.
https://5il.co/an96
#gowarriors
Students and staff took part in the American Cancer Society's Denim Day today. Students wore pink in support. Staff wore pink and made monetary donations to the American Cancer Society. Thank you to Mrs. Gasper for organizing this!!#gowarriors
There was a great turn out at the first Jr. High Dance last Friday! Mark your calendars for the first Jr. High Movie Night - Oct. 25th 6pm - 8pm. #gowarriors
8th Grade Science students have been working on a metric race car project. They researched the best designs for a car. They are now in the process of making a scale model of their design using metric system measurements. Look for pictures of finished projects next week!
Mr. Jacobi and Jalen Snowbarger teaching Mrs. Hamann's class for Junior Achievement #gowarriors
Warrior Cafè will be October 11th serving an oriental themed meal including: Egg Rolls, Pork Cutlet Bowl, Crab Salad, and Red Bean buns. To make a reservation and support student culinary arts, please call the school at (563)-374-1292 to speak with Ms. Bachus.
#gowarriors
Tonight's cross country meet at Western Dubuque is cancelled. Athletes would be running through standing water and a few turns and hills are very dangerous. It is not anticipated that conditions will improve. Let's hope for drier conditions moving forward.
#gowarriors
In October, Iowa celebrates the Healthiest State Month. The Elementary took part in that today. We had planned to go outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. Students and staff walked throughout the school from 2:15-2:45...it was a great way to get a little exercise!!#gowarriors
Student and staff took part in their monthly Warrior Family activity today. Students in preschool through sixth grade were mixed together to build healthy and safe relationships within our school building and across grade levels, build and promote Warrior pride and encourage community involvement within our district.#gowarriors
The Camanche-DeWitt Coalition is hosting a series of educational sessions for parents/adults in regard to the safety and well-being of our youth. The attached flyer lists the dates and subjects to be covered at each session.
Events Sept 30 - Oct 6:
Sept 30:
4:00p-JH volleyball home vs Durant
6:00p-F/S volleyball triangular home vs Northeast and North Cedar
Athletic Boosters' concession stand workers: Jason & Brenda Wilhlem, Carrie Wells, Dari Orman, Nate Olson, Joyce Sands
Oct 1:
4:00p-JH volleyball at Lisbon
4:15p-7th grade football at Mt. Vernon
4:15p-8th grade footballl home (Central DeWitt) vs Mt. Vernon
5:15p-HS volleyball home vs Cedar Valley Christian
Athletic Boosters' concession stand workers: Marc & Jamie Buchmeyer, Casey & Julie Chadwick, Tim VonMuenster
Oct 2:
6:00p-basketball open gym
Oct. 3:
4:00p-JH volleyball home vs Cedar Valley Christian
4:15p-JH/HS cross country at Western Dubuque, Epworth
5:15p-HS volleyball at Prince of Peace, O'Donnell's Athletic Center, Clinton
Oct 4:
5:00p-Sophomore football home (Central DeWitt) vs Assumption
7:15p-Varsity football home (Central DeWitt) vs Assumption
Oct 5:
9:00p-Varsity volleyball tourney at Northeast, Goose Lake
Oct 6:
5:00p-basketball open gym
5:00p
Football update:
Soph football at North Scott cancelled tonight and rescheduled to tomorrow at 4:30 pending field conditions.
Varsity start pushed to 8:00pm, if can't start before 10pm then the game will be played tomorrow following soph game approx. 6:30pm.
Employment Strategy class - tower building activity. Less education/training equals more restrictions/limitations. Groups randomly drew an education/training level and attempted the tower based on those limitations. Discussion followed on importance of education/training.
An error in the live feed information... Tonight's volleyball match is in Preston. Can't make the match.. watch the live feed on youtube via the Easton Valley Athletics page.
Standards Based Grading Meeting:
There will be a meeting about standards based grading on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5-6pm in the Elementary LMC. Parents with students in grades 5-8 are welcome to attend!
The Wheatland Community Blood Drive
Sponsored by Cal-Wheat's National Honor Society
Where: The Wheatland Community Hall. 107 Jefferson Street, Wheatland.
When: Thursday, September 26th. From 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
Why: To save lives and you get a free blood drive t-shirt! All donors will also be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card to Wheatland Grocery!
Info:
--You must be weigh at least 110 pounds.
--If you are 16, you need a parental consent form.
--Be sure to bring photo ID in order to donate.
--Also, be sure to eat a healthy breakfast and feel healthy on donation day.
--If you have any more questions, visit bloodcenter.org/student or contact Mr. Drowns at gdrowns@cal-wheat.net
Events Sept 23-29: Sept 23: 4:30p-FS/JV volleyball at Northeast, Goose Lake 6:00p-Soph football home (DeWitt) vs Camanche Sept. 24: 4:00p-JH volleyball home vs Bellevue Marquette 4:15p-7th grade football home (DeWitt) vs Solon 4:30p-JH/HS cross country at Bellevue Golf Club 7:00p-Fine Arts Boosters' meeting, Wheatland, band room Sept. 25: 12:30p-Early dismissal; no Preschool classes 6:00p-basketball open gym Sept. 26: 4:00p-JH volleyball home vs. Easton Valley 4:15p-8th grade football at Solon 5:15p-HS volleyball at Easton Valley, Miles 6:00p-Freshmen football (DeWitt) vs North Scott Sept. 27: Cafe community meal 5:00p-(cancelled) Soph football at North Scott, Eldridge 6-8pm-JH "back to school" dance; JH only; $3.00 admission; parents be here by 7:50p 7:15p-Varsity football at North Scott, Eldridge Sept. 28: 8:30a-HS cross country at Anamosa Middle School 9:00a-Varsity volleyball at North Cedar, Clarence Sept. 29: 5:00p-basketball open gym
Check out the scholarship information on Mr. LeBeau's page on the district website. Click the link below and see Mr. LeBeau with any questions.
https://sites.google.com/a/cal-wheat.net/schaible/scholarships
#gowarriors
Today's cross country meet at Bellevue Golf Club has been postponed to tomorrow, same time 4:30pm.
Warrior Community: The district is looking for your input in regard to future facility needs and wants. Please click the link below to access the survey. Thank you for your input.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddo_dgwB6Xw_c2459kyl29hEc1w3-HshzS4ILKEsPaQcih5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Box tops now has an app!! The app could help you in your busy life and still help the school. Click the link to the Box Tops facebook page below.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxTopsForEducation/posts/10156563720637843
The Warrior Cafè class is practicing their plating skills. Help us choose a winner by voting for your favorite by "liking" -thumbs up emoji- on the picture.
Taking reservations for our first community Cafe lunch on September 27th. Menu: fried pickles, Italian pork chops, bacon asparagus, and fudge sundae. To make a reservation call (563) 374-1292 ask for Ms. Bachus.
Mrs. Burke's class playing “jump on it” with sight words.#gowarriors
Events Sept 16 - Sept 22:
1st quarter mid-term is Friday
Spirit Day is Thursday
Sept 16:
6:00p-FS VB triangular home vs Camanche & Lisbon; concession stand workers: Brad/April Carpenter, Chris Grell, Jeff Riedesel, Larry/Sharyl Banowetz
6:30p-School Board IASB learning session
7:00p-School Board meeting, Wheatland
Sept 17:
4:00p-JH VB at Aquin, Cascade
4:15p- 7th grade FB at home vs Mt. Vernon
4:15p-8th grade FB at Mt. Vernon, Marion-Thomas Park
4:30p-JH/HS cross country at Little Bear Country Club, Wyoming
Sept 18:
6:00p-Basketball open gym
Sept 19:
Spirit Day - let's go Warriors!!
4:00p-JH VB at Prince of Peace, O'Donnell's Athletic Center, Clinton
5:15p-HS volleyball home vs Springville; concession stand workers: Paul/Christy Stankee, Steve Rohling, Kristina Gonzalez, Teisha Jacobi
6:00p-Freshmen football at Dubuque Senior
Sept 20:
Mid-term is today
7:15p-Varsity football at Camanche
Sept 21:
9:00a-Varsity volleyball at Lisbon tourney
Sept 22:
5:00p-girls' basketball open gym
Reminder of the early dismissal tomorrow, 9/11/19, at 12:30 for teacher professional development. No preschool classes on scheduled early dismissal days. #gowarriors
Morgan Wells with her award for APH InSight 2018 art show for the visually impaired. Morgan also qualified for the national show in 2017. Congratulations, Morgan!!
#gowarriors
Warriors: Please support the River Hawk community at tonight's JV volleyball triangular in honoring the lives of Kyle and Dan Miller. A message from Easton Valley:
"The River Hawks would like to honor Kyle Miller and Dan Miller at Monday night’s volleyball matches at Central DeWitt and Cal-Wheat by wearing Iowa Hawkeye apparel. Please help us show River Hawk support to Kyle and Dan’s families by filling these gyms with black and gold!"
Events Sept. 9 - Sept. 3:
Sept. 9:
6pm-JV VB triangular home vs EV & Lisbon - wear Hawkeye colors in support of EV Miller families
Booster concession workers: Justin/Jesse Jacobi, Donya Alden, Eric Sands, Heather/Rob Thompson, Felicia/Cory Boedeker
Sept. 10:
4:15pm-7th grade FB at Maquoketa; 8th grade FB home vs Maquoketa
4:30pm-JH/HS cross country at Tipton, City Park
Sept. 11:
12:30pm-Early Dismissal for staff PD
6:00pm-basketball open gym
Sept. 12:
4:00pm-JH volleyball at Midland, Wyoming
4:30pm-JH/HS cross country at Northeast, Goose Lake
5:15pm-HS volleyball at Alburnett
Sept. 13:
5:00pm-Soph & Varsity FB home (Central DeWitt) vs Dubuque Wahlert (Central homecoming)
Warrior Cafe is back! Check out the dates and menus below. If you would like to make a reservation, we ask that you do so at least 3 days before the event by calling the school at (563) 374-1292, or emailing sbachus@cal-wheat.net.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Selby's 4th graders observing structures and functions of mealworms in Science!#gowarriors
2nd grade classes doing a team building activity. Each person had a string attached to one rubber band. They had to pull together to widen the rubber band to fit over the top of the solo cup... then let it in so it grasped the cup..... move together and make a tower with the cups. They made the tower and then tried to take the tower down into a stack.
Kindergarten and 1st grade in Mrs. Burke's class!!
Dave Patterson, boys golf coach, passed away Saturday, August 31st. Our Warrior family extends deepest sympathy to his wife, Lisa, and sons, Sean and Seth. Visitation Wednesday 4-7pm & service Thursday 10am, both at St Paul's United Church of Christ, Wheatland.
#foreverawarrior
It's Everything Warriors, in your pocket.
We are loving our new app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, and other information, right from your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2ITBMHp or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2TsgXa3
Events Sept 3 - Sept 7:
Sept 3:
First day of Preschool
4pm-F/S volleyball at Wilton
5pm-Var volleyball at Prince of Peace tourney
Sept 4:
6:30pm-After prom meeting, Activity Center
Sept 5:
5pm-HS cross country at IA City Regina invite, Kickers Soccer Complex
515pm-HS volleyball home vs Midland
Sept 6:
School picture day
5pm-Soph/Var football at Maquoketa
Sept 7:
9am-Var volleyball at Midland tourney
Warriors love the new playground!!
#gowarriors
Girl Scout Troop 2423 recruitment night, Monday, Sept. 9th from 6-7:30pm at the Calamus Fire Station. Please come join us!!
Parents of all Juniors & Seniors,
You are members of the After Prom planning group. The first meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, September 4th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center. Committees will be formed for food, games, prizes and the cake auction. There is a Facebook page called Cal-Wheat After Prom Committee you may join to keep updated on future meetings.
Put Friday, January 31st on your calendar for the cake auction.
This is a fun filled event for our students that requires teamwork and preplanning.
Warriors... we conquered the first week!!
A few notes for next week:
📍Mon, Sept.2 - No School (Labor Day)
📍Tues, Sept.3 - Preschool first day of class
📸 Fri, Sept 6 - Picture day Preschool through Juniors & all staff
The district is accepting applications for an Activity Center custodian.
Estimated duties include:
Two hours per day M-F plus any duties for hosted events. General cleaning of weight room, commons area, bathrooms/locker rooms, gym, sidewalk snow during events, etc. During/after hosted events responsible for upkeep and clean-up.
Interested applicants should contact:
Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent
Calamus Wheatland Community School District
563-374-1292
lluepker@cal-wheat.net
AA/EOE
No Facebook/Twitter applications
Visit the link below for application and background check forms.
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
Welcome Back at the Elementary this morning!#gowarriors
The 2019-20 school year is off and running....even though we are dodging some rain drops ☔️. Post (1 of 2). Time for a great year and to tell our Warrior story. #gowarriors
The 2019-20 school year is off and running....even though we are dodging some rain drops ☔️. Post (2 of 2). Time for a great year and to tell our Warrior story.
#gowarriors
Store closes Thurs. 8/29 Looking for new Warrior swag??? (another store option for winter items will be later this fall). Check out the web store link below. . Contact Mr. Bruns at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net with any questions. https://calwheatwarriors.itemorder.com/
Updated parking information for the Mt. Vernon cross country meet tomorrow (8/27).
Map "Turn Around" area - can now use as parking lot - as many parking spots as can in the "Parking" area AND "Turn Around." Student volunteers will be helping with parking as well.
Welcome back, Warriors!
📍First day of school for BK-Seniors on Monday!
📍PreK begins Sept. 3
📍JH/HS starts with assembly at 8:15am
Have a safe year on the 🚌 or driving your 🚗 or riding your🚲!
Let's have a SUPER AMAZING year together and tell our Warrior story.
#gowarriors
Events Aug. 26 - Aug. 31:
Aug. 26:
First day of school (BK-12, PreK starts 9/3)
JH/HS assembly at 8:15am
JH fall practices begin (XC and VB/FB started 8/23)
Aug. 27:
JV/Var XC at Mt. Vernon Middle School
Aug. 30:
Spirit Day - show/wear your Warrior colors
Athletic Boosters fall high school sports kickoff...
Mon, August 26, 5:30pm, high school gym - meet the teams and coaches
Athletic Boosters meeting to follow the kick-off.
Reminder of the required meeting for students taking online college courses at 5pm today in Wheatland. Student and parent must attend. Meeting will be led by Eastern Iowa Community College. Students will receive all materials in order to start the online classes.
#gowarriors
We ❤️ our guest teachers/aids/bus drivers/nutrition staff!! (We are in need of substitutes).
Interested in our guest positions-visit the employment link: https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
#gowarriors
Welcome back, Warriors!!
Open house later today 5pm-7pm at both the elementary and JH/HS buildings.
Laptop rollout 6pm for all 7th graders & a parent & all new 8th-12th grade students & a parent new to the district. Laptop rollout is at the JH/HS building in Wheatland.
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family!!! Please introduce yourselves and get to know our newest Warriors!!! Mr. Ethan LeBeau-JH/HS School Counselor, Mrs. Ashley Kelting-Elementary Principal, Mrs. Jami Stutting-JH English/Language Arts, Mrs. Sue O'Donnell-JH/HS Principal, Ms. Blair Bodkins-Ag Education, Mrs. Rhonda Roling-elementary associate, Ms. Ally Ziegenfuss-elementary vocal/band
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family!!!
Please introduce yourselves and get to know our newest Warriors!!!
Mr. Ethan LeBeau-JH/HS School Counselor, Mrs. Ashley Kelting-Elementary Principal, Mrs. Jami Stutting-JH English/Language Arts, Mrs. Sue O'Donnell-JH/HS Principal, Ms. Blair Bodkins-Ag Education, Mrs. Rhonda Roling-elementary associate, Ms. Ally Ziegenfuss-elementary vocal/band
And we are off and running today with the all staff in-service - meeting new Warrior faculty, building meetings, etc. Thanks to Christian Free Lutheran Church for providing breakfast.
#gowarriors
Alumni!! Be our guest & talk with Warriors about your career/career path. Interactive discussions 11:15-11:45 Oct 2/Oct 16 during Advisory hour. Planning dates in Dec, Feb, & Apr. What works for you? Available? Call JH/HS office at 563-374-1292 ask for Diane or Mrs. O'Donnell.
Looking for new Warrior swag??? Check out the web store at the link below... but hurry, the store will only be open a few weeks. Contact Mr. Bruns at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net with any questions.
https://calwheatwarriors.itemorder.com/
#gowarriors
Trauma Sensitive School training in-service with Ms. Jen Alexander. Staff preparing for welcoming all of our Warriors back to school.
Thank you Wheatland Community Hall (event space), Technology Solutions (wi-fi), & Wheatland Grocery & Meats (lunch).
#gowarriors
#community
The elementary and JH/HS buildings and offices will be closed for staff in-services all day tomorrow, Tues, Aug 20th and until noon, Wed, Aug 21st.
#gowarriors
Elementary Special Education 1:1 Associate opening:
Contact the elementary 563-246-2222 for information. Visit https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320 for application/background check documents.
No FB apps.
Warrior families:
Wed, Aug. 21st:
5-7pm:
Open House/Unpack your backpack night at the elementary & JH/HS
6pm:
Laptop rollout for all 7th grade students and 8th-12th grade students that are new to the District.
#gowarriors
Attention JH Football players:
Practice begins Friday, August 23rd at Central DeWitt, 3:00-5:00pm.
Physicals/concussion/good conduct forms must be turned in to Central DeWitt (make copies).
Schedules/equipment handed out first day.
ADRENALINE due to HS office by Aug. 16th.
Upcoming events
8/12 HS sports practices begin
8/19 Board meeting, Calamus, 7pm
8/20-22 Staff in-service
8/21 Open House 5-7pm/Laptop Rollout 7th grade & new JH/HS students 6pm
8/26 First day of school BK-Seniors/JH practices begin
9/3 First day of Preschool
9/6 Picture day
High School practices begin Mon, Aug. 12th.
Must have on file a current physical & signed concussion form BEFORE allowed to practice.
Cross Country: 7:30am, Activity Center
Football: 3:15pm, Central DeWitt practice field
Volleyball: 5:30pm, Activity Center
#gowarriors
NHS members Carter and Caleb delivering flower table centerpieces to Wheatland Manor. The flowers were grown in the school garden and arranged with the help of Wheatland Floral and Gifts.
#communityvolunteers
#gowarriors
Playground construction began Monday for elementary students, and today greenhouse construction started for the JH/HS students.
Learning takes place everywhere...Be part of our Warrior story.
#gowarriors
New playground starting to take shape. #gowarriors
Registration 1:00pm - 7:00pm today at the elementary in Calamus. Register all your students at one location.
Yearbooks are in for pickup.
(Tomorrow in Wheatland, same time).
Love to see our Warrior families!!💙💙
First day of school is Mon, August 26.
#gowarriors
Calamus/Wheatland registration, Monday, August 5th in Calamus from 1:00-7:00pm and Wheatland on Tuesday, August 6th from 1:00-7:00pm. You may register your children at either building. If you have any questions please contact either office.
First day is Aug. 26.
#gowarriors
Ready..Set..Go!! JMC!!
Getting ready for a day of JMC training to kick off the new school year with Mrs. Willimack, Mrs. Boeckmann, Mr. LeBeau, Mrs. Bousselot, and Marika.
#gowarriors
The Secondary and Elementary Offices are closed today, Monday, July 29, 2019.
National Honor Society planted a garden this spring. NHS will make flower arrangements for Wheatland Manor Care/Lincolnway Villa; produce to the Carroll Assistance Center & Family Consumer Science classes. Some plants are for attracting pollinators and songbirds. #gowarriors
⚾️ IHSAA Substate Baseball Final ⚾️
Tuesday, July 23rd 📍1747 Racine Ave NE, Solon, IA $8.00 Admission (NOTE Admission)
⚾️ 7pm - Warriors vs IMS/Pekin Winner
#boysofsummer
#communitysupport
#gowarriors
Registration info:
Mon 8/5 1-7pm, Calamus
Tues 8/6 1-7pm, Wheatland
Open house:
Wed 8/21 5-7pm
Register at one site-choose which day works best for you. All forms and information at:
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
Questions: contact District office at 563-374-1292
Congratulations and Good Luck to our FFA exhibitors who have shown or are waiting to show at the Clinton County Fair. 🐄🐖🐎🐑🐐🐇🐔🌻🐕🐈🌽🚜
#stayhydrated
#gowarriors
⚾️ IHSAA District 7 Final⚾️
📍Calamus, $6.00 Admission
⚾️ 7pm - Warriors vs Lone Tree
Winner plays Tues., July 23, 7pm, at Solon in Sub-state final.
S/O to First Trust & Savings Bank for gate help tonight.
#boysofsummer
#communitysupport
#gowarriors
⚾️ IHSAA District 7 Semi-Finals ⚾️
📍Calamus 💰$6.00 Admission
⚾️5pm-Midland vs Lone Tree
⚾️7pm- Warriors vs Bellevue Marquette
?? of community - Gate total sent to IHSAA and District does receive a portion of gate total in return for hosting.
#itallcounts
#gowarriors
Ticket takers (3-4 people, 5:45pm) needed for Saturday, July 20 District 7 Baseball final.
Please contact Michael Bruns at
michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net if you can help.
Events July 15-July 20 Tues, July 16: IHSAA District 7 semi-finals, Calamus 5pm - Midland vs Lone Tree 7pm - Warriors vs Bellevue Marquette Wed, July 17 - Sun, July 21 - Clinton County Fair - Calamus Wheatland FFASat, July 20: IHSAA District 7 Final 7pm - Winners of Tuesday's semi-final games Admission $6.00, no passes or pets allowed.
GAMEDAY
⚾️🇺🇸⚾️ IHSAA District Baseball ⚾️🇺🇸⚾️
📍Calamus
💰$6.00 Admission
🕔5pm-Easton Valley vs Bellevue Marquette
🕖7pm- Warriors vs Prince of Peace
Watch 2 games for the price of 1!!
#gowarriors
Alert-↪2nd street is closed for a street dance-go around the block.
Events week of July 8 - July 13: Mon, July 8: 4:00p - Var BB home vs. Prince of Peace 7:00p - IGHSAU Regional Girls Var vs GMG $6.00 admission, no passes or pets allowed Tues, July 9: 5:00p - JV/Var BB vs. Camanche at Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids Wed, July 10: 7:00p - School Board meeting, Wheatland (location edited 7/9/19) 7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at Belle Plaine Fri, July 12: 7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at TBD Sat, July 13: 5:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus Easton Valley vs Marquette 7:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus - Calamus Wheatland vs. Prince of Peace $6.00 admission, not passes or pets allowed
IGHSAU softball 2nd round regional game at Belle Plaine on Wed, 7/10/19 at 7pm:
Parents/fans directions to the softball field:
The softball complex is located at the Belle Plaine Jr./Sr. High School Complex. However, you CANNOT get to our softball complex from the Jr./Sr. High School building. Coming from the West into Belle Plaine on Highway 21 you will need to turn east off of 21 and onto 8th St and then turn south on 10th Ave. 10th Ave runs directly to our softball complex. Coming from the East into Belle Plaine on 12th St you will need to turn south onto 13th Ave and then turn west onto 8th St. From 8th St you will then turn south onto 10th Ave. 10th Ave runs directly to our softball complex.
Events week of July 8 - July 13:
Mon, July 8:
4:00p - Var BB home vs. Prince of Peace
7:00p - IGHSAU Regional Girls Var vs GMG
$6.00 admission, no passes or pets allowed
Tues, July 9:
5:00p - JV/Var BB vs. Camanche at Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids
Wed, July 10:
7:00p - School Board meeting, Calamus
7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at Belle Plaine
Fri, July 12:
7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at TBD
Sat, July 13:
5:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus Easton Valley vs Marquette
7:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus - Calamus Wheatland vs. Prince of Peace
$6.00 admission, not passes or pets allowed
Happy 4th of July, #GoWarriors community! 🇺🇸
Monday, July 1st update:
Varsity baseball games are cancelled tonight due to Prince of Peace not having enough players available.
#gowarriors
Warriors host first round IGHSAU Regional Softball - Mon., July 8 TICKET TAKERS NEEDED....
7:00pm game vs. GMG, Garwin
$6.00 admission, no passes accepted, NO PETS
Winner advances to play at Belle Plaine on July 10.
Click link for full bracket:
https://5il.co/8iwv
Calamus Wheatland to host three rounds of IHSAA District Baseball - July 13, 16 and 20. Substate game at Solon HS. Admission is $6.00, no passes accepted. No pets allowed.
Ticket taker help NEEDED for Sat., July 20. See attached link for entire bracket:
https://5il.co/8iwr
Events July 1 - July 5:
Mon, July 1:
5:00p - Var BB at Prince of Peace, at Camanche HS
5:30p - JV/Var SB at Lone Tree HS
Wed, July 3:
Noon - Var BB at Midland, Wyoming Fair Grounds
Fri, July 5:
5:00p - JV/Var BB home vs. Tipton
5:30p - JV/Var SB at West Branch
Friday, June 28th update:
JH games are cancelled this morning that were to be played at Central City due to field conditions.
#gowarriors
Schedule update:
High School softball will play at Midland tomorrow, Friday, June 28th at 5 p.m.
#gowarriors
Game time change:
Tonight's JV baseball games vs Durant at Calamus will begin at 5:30 PM.
#gowarriors
Warriors working hard at basketball camp.
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Updated weekly schedule for June 24-June 29:
Tues, June 25:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Springville
5:00pm - JV BB/SB home vs. Midland
Wed, June 26:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Lisbon (rescheduled)
5:00pm - JV BB home vs. Durant
Thurs, June 27:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds
5:00pm - Var BB/SB home vs. North Linn
Fri, June 28:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Central City
Sat., June 29:
9:00am - Varsity softball at Northeast tourney, Goose Lake
Varsity baseball at Midland is now postponed (6/24/19 4:14pm).
#gowarriors
Varsity softball at Midland is postponed due to field conditions. As of right now varsity baseball is still scheduled to play. (6/24/19 3:47pm)
#gowarriors
The Chute Basketball Camp is tomorrow and Wednesday at the Activity Center. Grades 9-12 will go from 8:30-11:30 and grades 4-8 will be from 12:30-3:30. If you didn't pay in full at registration, the remaining money is due tomorrow. Looking forward to a great few days!
Events week of June 24 - June 29:
Mon., June 24: 10:00am - JH BB home vs. Lisbon (SB cancelled due to wet field conditions)
5:00pm - Varsity BB/SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds
Tues., June 25: 10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Springville 5:00pm - JV BB/SB home vs. Midland
Wed., June 26: 5:00pm - JV boys BB home vs. Durant
Thurs., June 27: 10:00am - JH BB/SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds 5:00pm - Varsity BB/SB home vs. North Linn
Fri., June 28: 10:00am - JH SB at Central City
Sat., June 29: 9:00am - Varsity SB at Northeast Tourney
JH softball is cancelled this morning (June 24) due to wet field conditions.
People asked:
Orders for shirts due by Thurs., June 27th. Call Marika at school/email mpewe@cal-wheat.net
$13.00 lightweight tee 35/65 ringspun cotton/polyester.
Specify qty & size as written below:
Adult S M L XL XXL XXXL
Youth sizes
XS-4/5
S-6/7
M-8
L-10/12
XL-14/16
June 24 final update:
JV/Varsity girls games at Bellevue are now cancelled.
#gowarriors
Game update for today:
JV/Varsity boys games are now cancelled. JV/Varsity girls games are still scheduled to play at 5:30pm as of right now.
#gowarriors
Friday, June 21, 2019
Varsity games will now be played first followed by JV at Bellevue later today.
#gowarriors
Events week of June 17-21:
June 17:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs Central City
5:00pm - Var BB/SB at Maquoketa Valley
June 18:
5:00pm - JV BB/SB at Maquoketa Valley
June 19:
10:00am - JH SB at Central DeWitt
5:00pm - Var BB/SB at Starmont
June 20:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Easton Valley, Miles
5:00pm - Var BB/SB home vs Central City
Senior Night recognition
June 21:
10:00am - JH BB home vs Bellevue
10:00am - JH SB at Northeast, Goose Lake
5:30pm - JV/Var BB/SB at Bellevue, Cole Park
Lori Forret wanted us to share a message on behalf of the Forret Family.
We continue to struggle to find the right words to express how the actions of so many on Thursday night, along with this entire last week, has made our family feel. But here is our best attempt:
To Cal-Wheat Baseball – The love and support that you showed your fellow teammate on one of the toughest days of his life will never be forgotten….not by Brian, not by Megan or myself, and not by the entire Cal-Wheat community. Your actions showed what being part of a team is all about. I’ve always said actions speak louder than words. You demonstrated the true meaning of caring for a teammate and his family. So many people have said “If there’s anything we can ever do, just ask.” You guys did something for us that we would’ve never asked for but will hold with us forever.
To Cal-Wheat Softball – When we found out that you were part of this tribute really made us realize that it was more than just the baseball team and fans supporting our family…..it was an entire Warrior effort. Chris did spend a lot of time at your field while I was coaching, while Megan was playing, and especially helping get your field ready to play mowing the grass. Mowing your outfield was not a job to Chris, he didn’t do it for the money. He was concerned that the grass would be too long so your doubles would only be singles, or if there were too many grass clippings you wouldn’t get a good grip on the ball. He was concerned if he mowed when it was wet and left ruts the ball would take a bad bounce or someone would twist an ankle. He wanted you to arrive on game day, step out onto a beautiful field with perfectly straight lines and be able to have the best game possible. That is what pride he took in mowing your field and knowing you had a big part in his tribute is especially touching to us.
To the Cal-Wheat Community – We all know that there is nothing better than living in a small community. But until you are on the receiving end of something so amazing like Thursday night, you never know that really is true. When trying to plan Chris’s visitation and funeral, we wanted everything to be perfect because this was the last memories that we would ever create with him. Because of all of you, Thursday could never have ended more perfect.
#ForretStrong #WarriorStrong #ForeverAWarrior
Warrior Baseball and Softball teams are asking fans to wear PURPLE to home games on Thursday vs. Lisbon to show support for the Forret family.
#StrikeOutCancer
#gowarriors
@CalWheatSBall
@calwheatbruns
@LisbonLionSB
@lisbonbaseball
@CalWheatHS
@LisbonCSD
Tonight's JV games with East Buchanan are cancelled (June 11th).
Events week of June 10 - June 14:
Mon, June 10:
10:00a - JH BB/SB home vs. Midland
5:00p - Varsity BB/SB at East Buchanan, Winthrop
Tues, June 11:
10:00a - JH SB home vs. Northeast
5:00p - JV BB/SB home vs East Buchanan
7:00p - School Board meeting, Calamus
Thurs, June 13:
10:00a - JH BB/SB at Springville
5:00p - Varsity BB/SB home vs. Lisbon
Fri, June 14:
10:00a - JH SB home vs. Bellevue Marquette
5:00p - Varsity SB home vs. Clinton
5:00p - JV/Var BB at Monticello
#gowarriors
Going to be a GREAT day for ballgames tomorrow!!
Warrior Baseball and Softball Invitational
9:30am start and games all day
4 BB teams/8 SB teams (see attached link for game times/teams)
https://5il.co/7z9e
$5.00 admission
Sun - Games - Food - Bring a Neighbor!!
#gowarriors
Activity Center gym and fitness room WILL BE CLOSED the week of June 10th - June 14th (available for use June 15th). Thank you.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Kerr took three Warriors to the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, featuring hundreds of student performers representing 77 participating Iowa high schools. Our Warriors' performance can be found on the IPTV facebook page, June 3rd post at the 2:30:46 mark.
Congratulations to Mr. Bruns on reaching 100 career coaching baseball victories on Monday night. Great accomplishment for our past and present Warrior baseball players and coaching staff!!
#gowarriors
Change for JH games tomorrow, Thursday, June 6:
JH baseball will now play at HOME due to Lisbon field/dugout conditions.
JH softball will play Lisbon at Lisbon (no change).
#gowarriors
Update for today, June 5:
The JH Baseball games scheduled for this morning are now cancelled due to the rain and field condition.
Events week of June 3-June 8:
Mon., June 3:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Easton Valley
5:00pm - Var BB/SB at Easton Valley, Miles
Tues., June 4:
5:00pm - JV BB at Easton Valley, Miles
Wed., June 5:
10:00am - JH BB home vs Bellevue
4:15pm - JS SB home vs Central DeWitt
Thurs., June 6:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Lisbon
5:00pm - Var BB/SB home vs Ed-Co
Fri., June 7:
10:00am - JH SB at Bellevue Marquette, Cole Park
Sat., June 8:
9:30am - Varsity BB/SB home tournament - all day
And finally, our retiring staff members who served our district for many years, touched the lives of many students and families and are integral pieces to our daily lives. Congratulations, good luck and best wishes to you in your days ahead!! #ForeverAWarrior #gowarriors
Christine Meyer - Principal 8 years
Jeff Moen - Teacher - 27 years
Rick Bentrott - Custodian - 40 years
Gregg Mohl - Counselor - 2 years (absent)
Staff service awards to:
35 years - Glenn Drowns
40 years - Greg Bentrott and Rick Bentrott
#gowarriors
Staff service awards to:
20 years - Carol Hart, Christi Sawyer and Jeannine Sheehan
25 years - Kathy Gorzney
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Staff service awards to:
5 Years - Mackenzie Bruns, Michael Bruns, Dave Hamann (absent), Mark McCutcheon, Britny Schaver (absent), Becca Wilhlem (absent)
10 Years - Brian Higgins, Sandi Klahn, Scott Knudtson
#gowarriors
Staff celebrated the end of the school year with the annual awards luncheon. Thank you, Calamus-Wheatland CSD! We look forward to another great year starting this fall. (See our next photos for staff awards and retirees).
#gowarriors
The elementary celebrated Mr. Moen's retirement following the last day of school today! Congratulations Mr. Moen! Thank you for your years of service at Calamus-Wheatland, enjoy your retirement!
Last day of school means "drive your tractor to school".
#gowarriors
Ticket takers for home BB/SB games still needed-please call the HS at 563-374-1292 to volunteer for our/your Warriors.
Thurs., June 6
Sat., June 8 (2 shifts open home tourney)
Thurs., June 13
Fri., June 14
Thurs., June 20
Thurs., June 27
Fri., July 5
Congratulations to Mrs. Anderson's 2nd Grade Class on having the best classroom attendance this school year! Also congratulations to Reed Elvert, Madelinn Stutt, Mackensie LeBarge, Logan Green, Colton Davisson, and Brennen Koch for having PERFECT attendance all year! Way to go!
The graduating preschool class of 2019...congratulations Warriors!#gowarriors
May 30 Varsity game changes:
Varsity BB/SB will be held at Bellevue Marquette (Cole Park), starting at 5:00pm tonight due to our fields not playable. Marquette will be the host school and will charge admission.
#gowarriors
High School boys/girls track end of year banquet this Sunday, June 2nd at 1:00pm in the HS gym. RSVP to track coaches by Friday. Pizza provided, bring something to drink.
#gowarriors
UPDATE:
Varsity BB/SB games are now cancelled for today, May 29.
HS SB, JH SB and JH BB will practice from 3:30-5:00 and HS BB will practice 4:00-5:30, all in Calamus.
#gowarriors
Update for postponed Starmont games:
Varsity BB/SB vs. Starmont at home (tonight, May 29, Calamus) beginning at 5:00pm if weather holds and diamonds keep drying.
JV softball games are cancelled.
Junior High BB/SB practice in Calamus.
#gowarriors
6th grade students had their Renaissance Festival last week. They worked hard on props, costumes, and memorizing their skit. Great job 6th grade!#gowarriors
6th grade students performing the Maypole dance#gowarriors
The Elementary talent show took place last week. Great job to everyone who participated or helped out. Thank you to Mrs. Henry and Miss Allen who organized it all!#gowarriors
Notice for Tuesday, May 28:
Varsity BB/SB games at Starmont are postponed to tomorrow. Location of games either at Starmont or played in Calamus will be determined tomorrow - field conditions will dictate location.
#gowarriors
Junior High Student Council members celebrated successes for the year and team-building with transitioning 7th grade to 8th grade leadership roles.
#gowarriors
For BB/SB games:
STOP!! at ticket taker table when entering, show a pass, punch card or if employee spouse-who you are. Not everyone knows employees/spouses, or can see a flashed pass. We do not want anyone hurt because a driver is in too much of rush to go past a volunteer.
Per IGHSAU and IHSAA guidelines for baseball and softball practices and games:
Pets are not allowed on school property. Please pass on to little league teams and visiting teams and JH/HS visiting teams. Please be courteous and leave your pets at home.
#gowarriors
Update for Friday, May 24:
Tonight's baseball and softball games at West Branch are canceled. High School baseball and softball are having practice. There is no Junior High softball practice.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Bielenberg's 2nd grade class performed a few different plays this morning! Great job!#gowarriors
Abram Dierickx appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Read his story on the News Feed or via this link. Congrats, Abram!!
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/7sy0
Required Health Documents for the 2019-20 school year are attached. All health documents need to be completed BEFORE classes resume in August (K, 3rd, 7th, 9th, 12th grades). Contact Mrs. Ohnemus 563-246-2221 with questions.
https://5il.co/7sxf
Tuesday, May 21:
Varsity Baseball/Softball will play first at 5:00pm at Northeast followed by the JV games.
#gowarriors
Here is the Weekly Warrior for May 17th
https://5il.co/7rii
Celebrating first ever team state track 3rd place finish, Champion DMED relay team, and individual/relay medals this morning with the official trophy presentation to the school.
#gowarriors
Part 2: Celebrating first ever team state track 3rd place finish, Champion DMED relay team, and individual/relay medals this morning with the official trophy presentation to the school.
#gowarriors
Calamus-Wheatland's graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Congrats, Warriors!!! You are now officially alumni and we look forward to hearing about you and seeing you in your future endeavours. Warrior Nation is proud of your great accomplishments!
#gowarriors
Graduation ceremony part 2 of 3:
Graduation ceremony part 3 of 3:
Monday morning at 9:00am track trophy presentation.🥉🥉🥉
Congrats, Warriors!!! 3rd place finish & bringing home hardware!! 🥉
DMED Champs!🥇
Hunter 2nd long jump🥈
Ray 200 3rd 🥉
Chase 800 3rd🥉
Awesome events everyone...even with a temperamental mother nature.
Way to go, Warriors and coaches!!
#gowarriors
Sunday we honor 48 graduating Warriors at commencement. Please join us for the ceremony at 2:00pm in the Activity Center to celebrate their accomplishments. Everyone welcome to attend, doors will open at 1:15pm.
#warriorproud
#gowarriors
Warrior Pride Day: Leadership, Character & Team Building, fun and laughter. Students/staff celebrated the unique qualities of each other in various activities. Thanks to STUCO for planning the day and lunch. (Good thing they had a weather back-up plan!)
#gowarriors
Part 2: Warrior Pride Day
During library, the kindergarten students enjoyed the book Chalk by Bill Thomson. It’s a wordless picture book about three children who find magical chalk on the playground. Then we went outside on the playground with our own magical chalk.
The 4th grade classes took their field trip today. They went to the Trenton Elevator Company and to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque!#gowarriors
The 7th grade STEM class is building Sumo Wrestling Robots using LEGO Mindstorms. Next week their robots will attempt to push each other out of an arena using sensors, programming, and their own innovative designs.
#gowarriors
Great way to start Thursday with State Track sendoff! @CalWheatTF_CC Boys in 9 events and Girls in 3 events. #makingmemories
Here is a live link to watch each day: https://www.ihssn.com/track-livestream-viewing.html
#gowarriors
State track send-off at 8:15am tomorrow morning in the High School building.
Pep bus will leave around 10:00am.
#gowarriors
The 6th grade classes had a great time on their field trip last week! They went to Eden Valley and also went caving.#gowarriors
Warrior family and community: We could REALLY use your help with softball and baseball gate duties. See the link below for a list of open dates and call the HS at 563-374-1292 with questions or to sign up for a date. Games start next week!!
#gowarriors
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8th grade science students used their engineering skills to design and build a prosthetic leg after learning about the skeletal and muscular systems in class.
#gowarriors
4th grader Ryan F. demonstrates his violin skills for his classmates. Great job Ryan!#gowarriors
JH/HS students who would like to ride the pep bus to State Track Thursday need to sign up in the office by 12:30p tomorrow (Wed). Bus $5, admission $10 and any money for food. Run at the Blue Oval, Warriors!!
#gowarriors
The 5th grade classes had their field trip yesterday to Iowa City where they enjoyed ice skating and the Children's Museum!#gowarriors
The Kindergarten classes had a great time on their field trip yesterday. They went to the Children's Museum in Bettendorf and Cinnamon Ridge Dairy Farm!#gowarriors
The girls golf team just missed moving on by finishing 3rd at Regionals. Addison Luepker placed 4th and will move on to the 2nd round as an individual. Thank you seniors - Isabelle Kerr and Jenna VanderHeiden. Great season girls and good luck to Addison on Monday. #gowarriors
Learning never ends. Focusing on being a North Star, not an iceberg - School Board leadership training. #IASB_Iowa #gowarriors
Art Club's last meeting and project was May 8th. Students participated in creating acrylic paintings using a pour method which leads to unique swirl and marbled designs. All the participants took home their paintings. This was a great way to finish the year. #gowarriors
College biology recently finished a project to learn about biological systems and medical procedures where students had to take a developing chicken egg and inject food dye in the right place and correct time to color the chick inside the egg before it hatches. #gowarriors
College Biology finished an animal ethology project and learned about animal imprinting. For this project each student received a newly hatched duckling & kept it for two weeks to try and imprint on them. The final test was to see if the duckling will come to the owner quickly.
State Track Qualifiers: Th-2:00 Hunter LJ, 4:20 Grace/Alyssa 200, 4:30 Grace LJ, 4:40 Ray 200, 5:50 4x800relay, 6:30 Grace/Alyssa 100, 6:45 Ray 100; Fri-2:00 Brady HJ, 4:00 4x200relay, 5:40 DMEDrelay; Sat-11:10 Chase 800, 12:45 100/200 finals, 2:15 Chase/Chandler 1600
Link for events week of May 13 - May 19:
Includes State Track info, Seniors last day info and Graduation is this Sunday, May 19th. Please join us celebrating the newest alumni of Calamus-Wheatland Community School District. #gowarriors
https://5il.co/7neu
Here is the Weekly Warrior for May 10th
https://5il.co/7n6w
Mrs. Bruns’ 5th graders have been working on brochures trying to convince people to move to Iowa! This tied together our persuasive writing standard and our Iowa social studies standard. They also learned how to work more with a brochure template, google docs, and a bibliography.
HS Track Regionals (boys and girls) are postponed to tomorrow, Friday, May 10th, 4:00pm at Central City HS.
#IowaPrideChallenge Calamus-Wheatland STUCO won $500 for basketball scrimmage canned food drive w/ @AlburnettCSD & @DAVWestFalcons. All items donated to the Carroll Assistance Center. Congrats to all communities and students involved with the Pride Challenge!!
#gowarriors
Ticket Takers needed: JH/JV/HS baseball & softball games-parents/grandparents/relatives/community members. Please see the updated list of dates available and call the HS at 563-374-1292 to sign up for a date. Warriors supporters are the best!!!
#gowarriors
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Parents and staff: Take a quick important survey about how Iowa is meeting the needs of students with dyslexia. https://bit.ly/2WtGxK5
JH/HS students/staff celebrated Teacher and Staff Appreciation week with a cupcake break today.Retirees Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Mohl and Mr. Bentrott were thanked/recognized for their years of teaching & imparting knowledge of daily life upon our Warriors. #retirementisgreat #gowarriors
The CW Elementary Boosters would like to give a BIG shout-out to Tony Dahms and his employer, LICT Corp, for their generous donation to the Boosters. The money is coming at a great time as field trips at the elementary are in full swing, which our Booster Club monetarily provides. Thanks again, Tony & LICT Corp!!
The 2nd grade classes went on their field trip to the Putnam/Imax on Friday and to Mockridge on Monday!!#gowarriors
Congratulations to the Warrior Girls' Golf Team on placing 3rd at Tri-Rivers Conference meet. All Conference players: Isabelle Kerr - Champion Medalist; Riley Bruns-4th; Addison Luepker-7th. Regional play Monday, May 14 at Wapsi Oaks. Good luck!!
#gowarriors
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Thank you, Teachers and Staff!!
We appreciate all you do for our Warrior students and families and each other. Some days are uneventful, some are hectic, but no matter what you always pull us through.
#gowarriors
Your Gift Will Make a Difference!
Education Foundation:
Have you wondered how to make a Tax Deductible gift to the District? You may do so through the Education Foundation. Please see the news article section on the website for more information, or questions may be directed to the Superintendent's office at 563-374-1292.
#gowarriors
3rd grade enjoyed their field trip to the Wapsi Environmental Center last Thursday!!
Tonight!! Warrior families- Join the HS student council for movie night (7:30-9:00) in the courtyard (inside if bad weather). Admission is free and concessions will be offered for sale. Chairs available to rent, or bring your own. (Adults accompany 6th grade & under).
JH track practice cancelled tonight, Thursday, May 2, 2019.
HS band & choir performs at State Large Group Contest Friday at Tipton HS. Band performs in the auditorium at 6:00pm / Choir performs in the church across the street at 7:00pm. Audience members are welcome and encouraged. Admission $7 adults, $5 seniors, and $3 students K-12.
Congratulations to Mrs. Selby's 4th grade class on winning the attendance award for April!!#gowarriors
It's Everything Warriors, in your pocket.
We are loving our new app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, and other information, right from your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2ITBMHp or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2TsgXa3
May is School Board Recognition Month. Thanks to Iowa’s school board members and our own Calamus Wheatland CSD Board for making a difference for students! Thank you Larry, Tyler, Blaine, Jay, Jaime, Scott and Carena! #CelebrateIASchoolBoards
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CHECK THIS OUT!!!
We're thrilled to announce Calamus Wheatland CSD's new app!!
It's Everything Warriors, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2ITBMHp or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2TsgXa3
AND WE'RE NOT DONE YET!!!!.....
Our new website is now LIVE!!! Check it out and bookmark us to keep up to date with all of our happenings. http://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
SO EXCITING!!!
#gowarriors
Seniors committing to continue their academic and athletic careers made it official with a signing day today. Congratulations, Warriors!!
#gowarriors
The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation appreciates those in public education and know that teachers/aides/admin staff/others work hard to better their communities. Iowans of the Day at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. https://5il.co/7j8k
http://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/iotd.
Warrior families-
Join the HS student council movie night (7:30-9:00) in the courtyard Friday (5/3/19) - inside if bad weather. Admission is free and concessions will be offered for sale. Chairs available to rent, or bring your own. (Adults accompany 6th grade & under).
Today's JH boys'/girls' track meet at Northeast is cancelled. Also no JH track practice after school. #gowarriors
Junior High students went on their Chicago field trip Friday. Students toured Wrigley Field and its' various seating areas, Press Box, visitors' locker room, and the Cubs' home dugout. Students also visited the Lincoln Park Zoo to see some of their favorite animals.
#gowarriors
The After-Prom committee thanks everyone for the prize donations, food donations and to the volunteers that helped with the entire event this weekend.
The Class of 2020 would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help make "A Night in Paris" a success. Thank you to the Wheatland Community Hall for their hospitality, to Mr. VanBlaricome for allowing us to use his equipment for the music, to all of our chaperones - Bob and Holly Dwyer, Carrie Wells, and Tessa and April Cavey, to Mrs. Meyer for chaperoning and all her help, and to everyone who showed up for the Grand March to support the students.
The Prom Court was introduced and the king and queen were crowned. Tyler Rowold, Jason Daniel, Hunter Rickels, King Brant Boeckmann, Queen Chloe Bennett, Hannah Anderson, Isabelle Kerr, Grace Elvert
Today's JH boys'/girls' track meet at Durant is cancelled. Also no JH track practice after school.
#gowarriors
Congratulations to Hunter Rickels on joining the basketball 1,000 point club. It is plaque official now!!
#gowarriors
Thank you @VarsityGroupDSM for the window graphics for our Activity Center. The window graphics look great!!
#gowarriors
Way to be a Warrior, Addy!!
#gowarriors
Mrs. Forret's class celebrated DNA Day yesterday. DNA Day is celebrated because of the importance of identifying the shape of DNA back in 1953 and also for the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. These students have been learning all year long about the vital role DNA plays in so many parts of their lives. They might all have different DNA in their cells, but they all have Warrior blood running through their veins!
A few more DNA day photos from Mrs. Forret's class (see next post)
Good luck to these Warriors running at the Drake Relays tomorrow!! Ray in the open 100 and Hunter, Chase, Ray and Tyler in the Distance Medley. This is the first Warrior relay to ever qualify for Drake!!! #gowarriors
Linda McCann, author of Prisoners of War in Iowa, was guest speaker today at the Activity Center. Thank you, Linda! Her next appearance is at the DeWitt Library on Monday, April 29 @ 3 p.m. She will be in Clarence later that evening.
It is that time of year again...
See attached for summer ticket taking dates for baseball and softball home games. Please call the high school office to help out and sign-up for one or more dates. We greatly appreciate your help for your/our students.
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/7d5z