Tonight's basketball games at Central City can be viewed using the NFHS option.
5:30PM: Varsity Girls/JV Boys
7:00PM: Varsity Boys/JV Girls
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia
After-Prom Cake Auction
Friday, December 17th between varsity games (approx 6:30pm) in the Activity Center.
Come out & show your support for our CW Junior & Seniors!
To donate cakes or questions, contact Dawn Vander Heiden at 563-593-1279
#gowarriors
After Prom meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 8 @ 6:00 in HS Commons. All Junior & Senior parents welcome!
#gowarriors
Congratulations to Kara Olson, Luke VanderHeiden, Emerie Looney, and Landon Lippens who all participated in the Davenport Elks Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday. Kara Olson place 2nd in the 10-11 year old division. Way to go Warriors!#gowarriors
Congratulations to Kara Olson, Luke VanderHeiden, Emerie Looney, and Landon Lippens who all participated in the Davenport Elks Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday. Kara Olson place 2nd in the 10-11 year old division. Way to go Warriors!#gowarriors
Our inaugural Hall Of Fame induction is this Friday, December 10, 2021 in the Activity Center between varsity basketball games.
We will honor each recipient at half court. We ask that everyone please stay off the court during the ceremony. Our inductees will be entering the gym through the west (home doorway). If you want pictures we ask that you take them afterwards in the commons area and/or hallway. We want to be respectful of opponent North Linn and their drive and make sure we keep the evening and games moving along.
Reminder: both elementary concerts will be held in the high school gym in Wheatland (not Activity Center).
Grades 4th-6th music concert will be tomorrow, Monday, December 6th at 6:30pm.
BK-3rd grade music concert will be Tuesday, December 7th at 6:30pm.
#gowarriors
Good luck to our students participating in the Davenport Elks Lodge Annual Hoop Shoot Competition! Kayla Horner, Kara Olson, Luke VanderHeiden, Emerie Looney, and Lanndon Lippens will be traveling to Davenport Central High School this Saturday, December 4th from 8 AM to 10:30 AM. Good luck tomorrow boys and girls! Thank you for representing the Calamus-Wheatland school district at this event! (Emerie was absent when the photo was taken)#gowarriors
Good Luck to Bridget Hayes as she competes in the USA Boxing National Championship in Louisiana next week!
#gowarriors
Now more than ever… we need bus drivers. If you currently hold a CDL you have a good start towards bus driver certification. Anyone interested who doesn’t have a CDL, please consider doing so.
You are the first & last contact with many students - it is soul rewarding.
Celebrating National Special Education Day! Commemorating the anniversary of the first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Act, which made public education & services available to all children with disabilities across the nation.
#gowarriors
Update for games at Northeast Saturday, Dec. 5:
Game times have been adjusted:
JV girls will now start at 10:30am.
Approximate start times for the following:
JV boys: 11:45am
Var girls: 1:00pm
Var boys: 3:00pm
Leave time is 9:00am
#gowarriors
In Warrior Families today, the elementary students made cards and posters that will be delivered to area businesses and Wheatland Manor.#gowarriors!
Youth Basketball Night
Mon, January 10th
Calamus-Wheatland 3rd-8th grade youth basketball teams will be honored.
Youth Girls announced at half time varsity girls
Youth boys announced at halftime of varsity boys
Please send rosters to sburke@cal-wheat.net
#gowarriors
Reminder of the the 12:30pm early dismissal today, Wednesday, December 1st.
#gowarriors
The 8th grade STEM class is planning some activities and would like your help this week. We need newspapers, empty water bottles with lids, and cardboard tubes (from paper towels, toilet paper, wrapping paper, etc.). Please send them to the high school library. Thanks!
Mark your calendar- The Elementary concerts are only a week away! Reminder concerts will be held in the high school gym. Grades 4-6 music concert will be Monday, December 6 at 6:30. BK-3 grade concert will be Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30.
Basketball game parking info for tomorrow (11/30/21)
Alburnett is in the middle of construction & has alternative parking options for fans. Reminder there is also parking at the baseball field across from the school.
Link to parking photos below:
https://bit.ly/3ll2nhh
For students & families who have not completed the FAFSA:
Some college priority deadlines are Dec 1st!
Wed, Dec 1st @ 5:30 p.m.
ICAN virtual “FAFSA Step-by-Step”
Watch & complete the FAFSA as you participate
Students and parents can register here https://bit.ly/3E8TYow
The Hall of Fame inductees have been named and will be recognized between varsity games on Friday, December 10th. Please join us for this great honor!!
Congratulations:
Steve Maaske, Steve Dennison, Don Ott, Charles Freese, Tait Steines, Michelle Lahann Densmore, Ryan Powers, Trina Steines Knoche, 1996 Boys 1A Cross Country Team Champion & the 2010 Boys 1A State Basketball Runner-Up team.
Click the link below to be taken to the news release on the district website.
#gowarriors
https://bit.ly/30Qgow8
3rd period Foods class making homemade macaroni and cheese. Pictured as well is Iowa State student, Jeanette Duwa, who has been shadowing Miss Bachus this week.
Some of Mrs. Henry’s enrichment classes participated in a Thanksgiving Breakout Box activity (Monday 11/22). There are clues hidden around the room that they must solve in order to unlock all of the locks and discover what is inside!#gowarriorrs
The JH Student Council made a pancake breakfast for the staff this morning as a pre-Thanksgiving break activity. Students were up early and hard at work in the kitchen today! #gowarriors
The 2021 Food Drive is finished! Nearly 4,000 items were donated to those in need this year. These were delivered on Friday to the Carroll Assistance Center by Student Council members from both buildings! Thank you to everyone who donated for your generous support! #gowarriors
Our Jr. High students had a fun Friday night at our 1st Movie Night of the year. A huge thank you to the Jr. High Student Council and Mr. V for organizing it and also thanks to Mrs. Gannon, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Forret for helping chaperone this event.
The City of Calamus is currently under a boil order. School WILL resume as normal on Monday and Tuesday. Please send water bottles with elementary students. If you have any questions please contact the elementary school office.
Do you have things that you or your children have outgrown? Do you have things that are still in good shape but you have no use for? The elementary PBIS committee is looking for items to go on to our prize carts. Elementary students love just about anything and would love to save them from going to the trash and help you clean out your house. Please feel free to send them with your child to school or contact the elementary office for donations.
National Honor Society wrapped up the coat drive today . All donations will be taken to the Carroll Assistance Center to help our communities this winter. Thanks to all for your donations of gently used winter gear.
#gowarriors
Kindergarten working together during ELA centers!#gowarriors!
Great opportunity to obtain your substitute teaching license with 2 face to face sessions in December!!
Links with info 👇 :
Mississippi Bend AEA website link:
https://bit.ly/3nthWoF
CW News Feed link:
https://bit.ly/30CHM17
6th grade DARE graduation! Thank you to Deputy Lange....way to go 6th grade!#gowarriors
Hall of Pride basketball event
Tonight!! - Thursday, November 18, 5:00pm
Varsity basketball vs Wilton (girls then boys)
$5 for adults and $4 for students
or $2 off if you bring a canned food item
#gowarriors
And the students had their own Thanksgiving dinner today!!! Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes (not pictured), green bean casserole, oranges, cranberries, bread, milk and ice cream!!
Thank you to our nutrition staff in both buildings!!
#gowarriors
Warrior Meal Train serving up a Thanksgiving dinner today. Baked ham on the bone, stuffing, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie. Looks so yummy!!!
#gowarriors
Students in grades 9-12 received a great message from Mr. Austin Pink this morning on leadership, building culture and have some perspective.
#failingdoesnotequalfailure
#DMGB
#beacoffeebean
@austinpink2
#gowarriors
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week and Calamus Wheatland's apprenticeship program. Shout out to students Gabe Boeckmann, Jacob Daehn and Gavin Schulz for being the first students in CW's program. #gowarriors
It's American Education Week!!!
Thankful for our entire staff, school board & communities for supporting all of the moving parts of education. Each one of us has an impact on every child -
#neverstoplearning
#gowarriors
Never too late! Here is the lineup for this weeks activities. GO WARRIORS!
FFA/Ag in the classroom presenters, Megan Forret and Jared LaBarge taught the 3rd grade class how popcorn is made. They then used the popcorn to decorate turkeys for Thanksgiving.#gowarriors!
Great day at the Tri-Rivers Conference Choral Festival at Starmont yesterday. Seven choir students: Makayli , Isabella, Haley-Renee, Josh, Olivia, Braylin & Arianna spent the day singing 5 pieces under the direction of Dr Nicki Toliver from Wartburg College.
#gowarriors
Elementary Families- Don't forget tomorrow is crazy sock day if you bring in an item for the food drive!
Hall of Pride basketball event
Thursday, November 18, 5:00pm
Varsity basketball vs Wilton (girls then boys)
$5 for adults and $4 for students or $2 off if you bring a canned food item
#gowarriors
Mark your calendars:
December 10th
Inaugural Hall of Fame class induction between varsity basketball games
This is the last week for the food drive for the district! Which grade will bring in the most food per student? Reminder to elementary students that if you bring in a food item for your class you are allowed to wear a hat tomorrow, Monday, November 15!
Mrs. Luepker's Personal Finance students went to Calamus to read their children's books to elementary students. Their books focused on different places to put birthday money in order to earn some interest. Most chose the savings account over the CD or bond.
Open coaching positions:
Assistant HS track coach
JV softball/Assistant Varsity softball coach
JH boys basketball coach
JH softball coach
JH baseball coach
TONIGHT!!!
The Fine Arts Department’s Variety Show🎤🎭🎬
All Together Now - A global event celebrating local theater
6:30 pm, HS Gym
Admission: $5.00 & includes a slice of cheesecake from local bakery Back to Agatha Cheesecakes (Traeh Martin) to enjoy.
#gowarriors
Criminal Justice Career Day
Clinton County Sheriff Bill Greenwalt & his staff & former FBI agents Bill Langdon & Shane Dahlstrom.
Great for students interested in any career within the criminal justice/law enforcement fields. Students also tried on the FBI gear!
#gowarriors
Custodian opening - Activity Center
General duties: daily cleaning and cleaning during/after night events such as basketball games or other special events
Inquire with Kayla Martens at kmartens@cal-wheat.net or 563-374-1292
#gowarriors
Silver Chord hours opportunity:
Looking for volunteers to referee youth basketball games on Sundays in Calamus. Times are varied. Students can email Jake Richardson at Richardson.jacobray@gmail.com or call my cell at any time 563-210-7492.
#gowarriors
Yesterday, 5 Calamus-Wheatland seniors participated in an official college visit to Kirkwood Community College with Holly Hansen, the College and Career Ready Counselor through Clinton Community College. So far this year, seniors have had the opportunity to attend Scott CC, Muscatine CC, Clinton CC, and University of Wisconsin-Platteville. There are more visits to come based on seniors' requests. All college going seniors are encouraged to attend official college visits. Starting in the Spring, juniors should also consider college visits to help them plan for their senior year and life after high school.
The cheerleading team store will now close on Sunday, November 14th at 11:50pm.
https://cw-cheer21.itemorder.com/
#gowarriors
Veterans Day program
Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 11, 10:00 am
Activity Center, High School campus, Wheatland
All Veterans & community members are invited to attend the program. Please stay for refreshments provided by First Trust & Savings Bank & the District.
#gowarriors
The Fine Arts Department’s Variety Show🎤🎭🎬
All Together Now - A global event celebrating local theater
Friday, 6:30 pm, HS Gym
Admission:
$5.00 & includes a slice of cheesecake from local bakery Back to Agatha Cheesecakes (Traeh Martin) to enjoy.
#gowarriors
Much appreciation to Mr. Burke who hit the ground running & hasn't stopped yet!! He's been learning as we go & keeping all of our extra-curricular activities running like clockwork.
#gowarriors
Warrior Weekly Preview 11/8 - 11/12
Mrs. Bielenberg’s 1st grade students enjoyed several STEM activities in the library Friday. #gowarriors
Elementary Carnival is tonight from 5:30-8:00pm. Students who are attending must be accompanied by an adult at all times! Students should not be wandering on their own.
The Calamus Wheatland chapter of the National Honor Society inducted seven new members at this morning's NHS ceremony. Congratulations Megan, Brenna, Isabel, Jacob, Sarah, Alyssa & Aubrey.
#gowarriors
Cafe students prepped for the Warrior Meal Train on Tuesday & assembled 20 meals of sloppy joes, baked beans & fruit cocktail for community members. St. Paul's Church food bank & members provide the ingredients & deliver the meals that our Warrior students prepare.
#gowarriors
Junior high girls game today is in Lisbon High school gym.
FFA/Ag in the classroom presenters Ella Stankee & Alexis Clark taught Mrs. Selby’s 4th graders about the parts of a seed & helped them plant seeds in a glove.#gowarriors
Reminder of the 12:30pm early dismissal today, Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
Also remember to throw your clocks back one hour this weekend for daylight savings time.
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland National Honor Society
Annual Coat Drive
Monday, November 8th thru Friday, November 19th
Coats, mittens, gloves, snow pants & any gently used winter gear to the high school office to help those in need in our communities.
#gowarriors
Cheerleading apparel store is open and will close at midnight on Saturday, November 9th.
Click the link below:
https://cw-cheer21.itemorder.com/sale
The Food Drive has begun! The HS and the Elementary kicked off the start of our contest with assemblies on Monday with some contests between the grades! This year each class will be competing amongst each other to see who can bring in the most, and the HS will be competing against Northeast and Central DeWitt as well!
#gowarriors
Deputy Lange, students & staff are meeting today to talk about cyberbullying. Thank you Deputy Lange for leading the discussion.
#gowarriors
Reminder that the Activity Center is closed today, November 1st, for the election site set-up and tomorrow, November 2nd, for the city/school elections. The Activity Center is a local election site.
#gowarriors
Congratulations to Mrs. Willimack on being recognized as a Clinton County Leader under 40 by the Lincolnway Foundation. Cal-Wheat is lucky to have you!!#gowarriors!
The winter apparel order is due by 2:00pm today to either building office.
#gowarriors
Our Elementary Library Book Fair will end after school on Monday, November 1st. However, you can still shop from over 5,000 items at our online store until November 7th! Thank you for supporting our Elementary Library. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
Welcome home Warrior & state champ Noelle tonight!
Meet at RPJ, 9pm, for fire truck escort to Calamus & back to Wheatland.
Join in/honk your horns/line the streets/turn your porch & yard lights & then join us at the High School.
#gowarriors
#everydayisagreatdaytobeawarrior
Noelle is your 1A Girls STATE CHAMP! Set a State Record with a time 18:20! Congratulations!
A few more Halloween pictures from the elementary. #gowarriors!
Halloween at the elementary part 3..#gowarriors!
Halloween at the elementary..part 2!#gowarriors
Halloween at the elementary!#gowarriors
Thank you to Deputy Lange from the Clinton County Sheriffs Department for coming to speak to the BK-2nd grade students about Halloween safety!#gowarriors
Tickets for Saturday’s State Cross Country meet must be bought online! Use the link below!
https://ia.varsitybound.com/sports/girlscrosscountry/2021-22/tickets
Noelle will be running on Saturday at 2:30 in the 1A State Cross Country Meet! Get out to Fort Dodge and show her your support!
Fine Arts Fundraiser pickup is tomorrow!!
Thurs, Oct. 28: 1:30-6:00pm
Must pick up at JH/HS, Wheatland (elementary must pick up in Wheatland)
Freezer space limited - make arrangements for pickup
Questions - Miss Ziegenfuss, Mrs. Kerr, or Ms. Seedorff
Red Ribbon Week: Pajama day at the book fair!#gowarriors
Reminder of the early dismissals and no school on Friday this week for parent/teacher conferences.
Tuesday, October 26 dismissal at 12:30pm
Thursday, October 28 dismissal at 12:30pm
Friday, October 29 there is No School
#gowarriors
Our Book Fair is here! Discover new books with your kids until November 2. Every purchase supports our school. The book fair will also be open during parent/teacher conferences this week.
#gowarriors
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
There is an error on the Holiday Apparel flyer.
Items #51 and #52 are incorrectly priced & are actually $42.00.
The Graphic Edge apologized for the pricing error on this item.
Please update your order form to the correct pricing.
#gowarriors
Reminder if you want a state cross country shirt the store closes tonight at 11:59! Use the link below.
https://calamuswheatlandstatexc2021.itemorder.com/
A great day in 4th grade music class! Working together reading music. What a great display of citizenship; helping out a classmate when they need some help.
#gowarriors
Tri-Rivers Conference Junior High Honor Band participants at Midland, Wyoming: Hailie Brown-flute, Macailah Jacobsen-clarinet, Emma Davisson-clarinet, Dalton Will-sax, Sabrina Nott-sax, Ali Fisher-trumpet, John Prachar-euphonium & Aidan Yaddof-percussion.
#gowarriors
State cross country T-shirt
Store closes at midnight tomorrow, Friday, October 22
Click on the link below:
https://calamuswheatlandstatexc2021.itemorder.com/
Noelle Steines finished first and punched her ticket to the state meet in Fort Dodge with a time of 18:48! The boys ran very well with Jackson and Logan finishing just outside the top 10. #GoWarriors
The Boy Scout Halloween Spooktacular Carnival scheduled for this Sunday, Oct. 24th has been POSTPONED! The new date is Sunday, Oct., 31st.
After Prom meeting
Monday, November 1 @ 6pm in the HS commons.
All Junior & Senior parents welcome!
#gowarriors
Check this out!
The holiday apparel order is by paper copy only (no online store).
Click link below to view and print a copy.
Checks payable to CW Athletic Boosters.
All orders due by Mon, Nov 1st to either office.
Holiday apparel order:
https://bit.ly/3ptcfIL
Fine Arts Fundraiser pickup
Thurs, Oct. 28: 1:30-6:00pm
Must pick up at JH/HS in Wheatland
(elementary must pick up in Wheatland)
Freezer space limited - make arrangements for pickup to deliver to customers ASAP
Questions - Miss Ziegenfuss, Mrs. Kerr, or Ms. Seedorff
Jr High Student Council members (and friends) are busy assembling Halloween Candy Bags! Thursday is the last day to buy a goodie bag for $1.50 to send to a friend at either building.
#gowarriors
Today is the LAST DAY to SIGN UP for the flu clinic.
The Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program will be available for students in grades K-6 on October 22nd. Parents that wish to have their child receive the flu shot you need to fill out the following flu form: http://www.genesishealth.com/FluForm Students must have this form filled out TODAY !
Mr. VanBlaricome’s 4th period US History class was able to attend author Linda McCann’s visit to the Curtis Memorial Library yesterday. She spoke about a program formed in the Depression called the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Reminder of the 12:30 PM early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
#gowarriors
4th graders set up brine shrimp hatcheries.#gowarriors!
4th graders set up brine shrimp hatcheries.#gowarriors!
The Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program will be available for students in grades K-6 on October 22nd. Parents that wish to have their child receive the flu shot you need to fill out the following flu form: http://www.genesishealth.com/FluForm Students must have this form filled out before October 20th to receive the flu shot.
Do not forget to get your tickets for our Home Regional Volleyball game on Monday vs Cedar Valley Christian! Use the link below.
*Tickets MUST be bought online using Varsity Bound via computer or app * You will need to create an account to purchase the tickets.
* All adults and students must purchase a ticket. No passes allowed.
https://ia.varsitybound.com/vb/2021-22/comps/h20211008035401631bc2551ccc40943
That’s a wrap on the first season is Calamus-Wheatland Football history! Thank you to everyone that made this possible! A special thanks to the players and coaches for setting a great foundation for years to come. #GoWarriors
Fire truck rides! Thank you to the Calamus and Wheatland volunteer fire departments!!#gowarriors
Regional volleyball
Mon, Oct 18, 7:00pm
CW vs Cedar Valley Christian
Tickets MUST be purchased online: $6
Use the link to purchase (no passes allowed- student or adult).
Present the QR code (on device or hard copy) at the ticket gate. https://bit.ly/3BJFRVq
Thanks to Mrs. Kerr, Ms. Seedorff and our students for our wonderful Fall Music Concert on Tuesday night! So happy to be celebrating our musicians with in person concerts again! #gowarriors
Winter apparel store open until Sunday, Oct 17th at midnight.
https://calamuswheatlandwintersports2021.itemorder.com/
High school students, Megan Forret and Jared LaBarge teaching Mrs. Mohr's kindergarten class about eggs.#gowarriors!
October is National Principal Month. Thank you to our building leaders and their commitment to their students, staff, and families.
Thank you.... Andrea Howard and Ashley Kelting.
#gowarriors
Update:
Rescheduled JH football game Thursday, Oct. 14
Change of location
Game will now be played at Central City
Game time is still 4:30 PM
#gowarriors
Due to a construction issue, the elementary is under a boil order until further notice. Students will be allowed to use toilets, but we are not able to use the water for washing hands, eating or drinking. The elementary will have bottle water available, plenty of hand sanitizer and breakfast and lunch menus will change to accommodate. If you are able please send a full bottle of water with your child in the morning. Please contact the elementary office with any questions.
The Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program will be available for students in grades K-6 on October 22nd. Parents that wish to have their child receive the flu shot you need to fill out the following flu form: http://www.genesishealth.com/FluForm
Students must have this form filled out before October 20th to receive the flu shot.
Regional volleyball
Mon, Oct 18, 7:00pm
CW vs Cedar Valley Christian
Tickets MUST be purchased online: $6
Use the link to purchase
(no passes allowed- student or adult).
Present the QR code (on device or hard copy) at the ticket gate.
https://bit.ly/3BJFRVq
Update for today, Mon., Oct. 11: JH football game at the Midland field is cancelled today. There will be no JH practice after school.
ATTENTION Warrior Fans: You have 4 hours to get your basketball store order in! Use the link below
https://calamuswheatlandhswintersports.itemorder.com/
Reminder the Basketball Store closes at midnight on Sunday! Don't forget to put your order in!
https://calamuswheatlandhswintersports.itemorder.com/
Congrats to Noelle Steines on being KWQC athlete of the week! #gowarriors
We host the conference volleyball tournament on Saturday, October 16th. Mr. Burke is searching for 8 adult line judges (each person would do 2 matches). Please reach out to him if you can help.
sburke@cal-wheat.net or 563-374-1292
#gowarriors
Big Night Tonight for the Warriors!
4:00: HS Cross Country in DeWitt, Grace Camp ($5 per vehicle. Get there early!)
5:15: FS/JV/V Volleyball Home vs Midland. (Senior Night for CC, Football, and Volleyball prior to Varsity Match)
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia
#GoWarriors
Happy (early) Halloween! This week the HS Student Council has been painting pumpkins for the nursing home to bring some fun and festive cheer to the residents! We would like to thank Daryl Henning, Frank Bickel, and Glenn Drowns for the donation of the pumpkins!
#gowarriors
Today was the 11th Annual Healthiest State Walk! JH & HS Warriors participated by engaging in a city wide BINGO scavenger hunt in their Advisor groups!
Senior Night: 🏐 volleyball, 🏈 football, 👟 cross country
Tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 7th
7:00pm (following JV volleyball match)
Parents/Seniors: please arrive by 6:45pm
Questions? contact Mr. Burke at sburke@cal-wheat.net or 563-374-1292
#gowarriors
Preschool apple stacking challenge winners!#gowarriors
Tonight's HS volleyball match start time at Bellevue Marquette has changed.
5:30pm - FS/JV combined match
6:45pm - Varsity match
#gowarriors
The winter sports apparel store is up and running.
NOTE: The store closes this Sunday, October 10th at midnight.
Click the link below to view and order:
https://calamuswheatlandhswintersports.itemorder.com/
#gowarriors
Noelle Steines has been nominated for the KWQC Athlete of the Week. Please go to the following website and vote for her.
https://www.kwqc.com/2021/10/03/vote-tv6-spotlight-athlete-week/
#gowarriors
It was great to see all the Youth Football players on Friday night! Thanks to all the coaches and players for coming to support the Warriors!
8th grade students aren't just blowing bubbles, they are learning how to collect data to prove if their hypothesis is correct.
Mrs. Luepker's class participated in a soft skills activity revolving around teamwork and then reflected on what makes a good team member. They also talked about ways to deal with different types of team members to be successful. #gowarriors
Snow plowing bids-due by 3:30pm, Oct 5
Calamus Wheatland CSD
PO Box 279
Wheatland, IA 52777
Areas plowed after 2” snowfall by 7am & by 5pm for night events
Bid on hourly rate/include proof of insurance
Parking lots: elementary & secondary
Questions: building custodians
2nd grade mealworms#gowarriors
2nd grade watching and exploring mealworms#gowarriors
High school students had the opportunity to hear from two guest speakers. Gavin Schulz & James Hotchkiss shared about his experience at a John Deere welding apprenticeship. Heather Evans helped students think about how to prepare for college. #lifeaftercalwheat #alwaysawarrior
This year Mrs. Oliver’s class is participating in a postcard exchange with other schools from around the nation. The Iowa 80 Truck Stop was kind enough to donate the postcards. They have already received postcards from South Dakota and Missouri.#gowarriors
Friday will be Youth Night at our home football game vs. Easton Valley. 3-6 grade Warrior football players will be honored at halftime of the Varsity Game. Come support our future Warrior football players!
JH volleyball at Lisbon - play in the LECC gym (north side of building)
Parking-north student parking lot
Do not park in small lot by daycare as 3:30-6:00 is busy with parent pick-up (drop off and then park is encouraged)
GPS address: 226 W. South St., Lisbon
#gowarriors
The Fine Arts Boosters are currently running their annual fundraiser of sweet & savory frozen foods. All band students grades 5-12 and all choir students grades 7-12 are selling these items to raise money for honor band and choir fees, contests, and other extra activities for the musicians in our district. If you are interested in purchasing something and you have not been approached by a student yet, please contact Ms. Seedorff at 563-374-1292 no later than October 4.
The 7th grade General Music class started their new Boomwhacker unit yesterday. Students got to play these plastic, pitched tubes along with a YouTube video, and they learned about the letter names of notes.
#gowarriors
Reminder tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22, is a 12:30 PM early dismissal for staff professional development.
Mrs. Luepker's students recently learned that most people find saving difficult and were introduced to various methods to make it easier. To get ready to start saving they made their own piggy banks.
A lot of events happening this week! Get out and support your Warriors!
Warrior Fans:
Apparel ordered from the Fall Sports Store is experiencing delays in production. The orders are on track to be delivered next week. We apologize & are doing everything we can to get this delivered. Any new updates will be communicate with you.
Thank you.
BK filled their “I’ve BEAN good jar” and they were able to play with the bricks during extra free time!#gowarriors
Mrs. Luepker's Employment Strat students got moving today to compare career salaries and industries. After grouping by industry, a conversation was held about education/training and its relationship to salary. Misconceptions and highlights for each career were also discussed.
Warrior Activities 9/13-9/18.
#gowarriors
Save Fred in Mrs. Burke’s room!#gowarriors
Good Luck to our football team tonight at Central Elkader!
7PM Kickoff!
Volleyball is at home tonight with fresh-soph starting at 5:15PM vs Alburnett. Come out and support the Warriors! If you can't make it we still have our NFHS streaming option.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia
Activity Center is closed due to a leaking water heater. Please do not enter the building the rest of the night or tomorrow morning as we try to clean up and dry up the floors.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Reminder:
12:30pm early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 8th for teacher professional development.
#gowarriors
Reminder
📸 School picture day tomorrow
📍 Tuesday, September 7th 📍
Preschool thru Juniors & all staff
Order online at www.inter-state.com
Elementary code: 60963DB
JH/HS code: 60965HF
(Begindergarten pictures will be taken on Oct. 18th - retake day)
#gowarriors
Information for tonight's football game at Wyoming:
ADMISSION
Adults: $5.00
Students: $5.00
Warriors will sit on the VISITOR side bleachers. The football team will also be on the visitor sidelines.
Looking forward to seeing all of our Warrior fans tonight!!
#gowarriors
The Cross Country team had a great start to their season yesterday! Congrats to Noelle Steines on a first place finish and setting a school record with a time of 19:20!
Strike a pose 📸
School picture day:
📍 Tuesday, September 7th 📍
Preschool thru Juniors & all staff
Order online at www.inter-state.com
Elementary code: 60963DB
JH/HS code: 60965HF
(Begindergarten pictures will be taken on Oct. 18th - retake day)
#gowarriors
Thank you to St. Paul's UCC in Wheatland. They donated diapers sizes 3-6 to our Warrior families. If you have a child in our district that wears size 3-6 diapers, please contact the elementary office to make arrangements to pick some up.
Warrior Weekly Preview 8/30-9/4
Some action shots from last weeks football game!
Football is still looking for volunteers to help with scoreboard/spotter for varsity games! If interested please email Scott Burke at sburke@cal-wheat.net
Congratulations to our 9-12th grade students who made the Honor Roll for the 2020-2021 school year! #gowarriors
Mrs. Burke’s Kindergarten reading group practicing making their names with construction paper.#gowarriors
Update 8-24-2021:
Tonight's cross country meet at Mt. Vernon has now been CANCELLED. Coach Steines will inform the teams about any type of practice via the group chat app.
#gowarriors
Tomorrow night's HS Cross Country meet time has been changed to a 6:45pm start. This is the meet at Mt. Vernon.
All three fall sports are in action this week! #GoWarriors
Welcome back, Warriors!!!
📚🎒🚌 Calamus/Wheatland’s first day of school is tomorrow, Monday, August 23rd!!!! 📚🎒🚌
Reminder:
12:30pm early dismissals:
📍Monday, August 23
📍Tuesday, August 24
Looking forward to seeing everyone back in our buildings!!!
#gowarriors
FOOTBALL GAMEDAY! First ever in school history! Come support the Warriors as they travel to HLV. 7PM Kickoff. #gowarriors
The Fall Sports season has begun! Join us on Monday, August 23rd at 6:00PM in the High School Gym for our Fall Sport Kickoff! Come meet our athletes and coaches as they preview the upcoming seasons!
#gowarriors
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family (post #2):
Kayla Lancaster-Special Education teacher
Pam Dierckx-Special Education teacher
Kisha Hunt-Associate
Not Pictured:
Trinette Richardson-JH/HS nutrition staff
Holly Hansen-HS College & Career Counselor
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family:
Scott Burke-JH/HS PE teacher & Activities Director
Austin Tenley-Elem PE/Health teacher, golf & football coach
Jenna Kingsley-Ag Ed teacher, FFA Advisor
Bigs-Therapy Dog
And just like that we are gearing up for our Warriors to return. Off and running today with the all staff in-service - meeting new Warrior faculty and staff, building meetings, etc. Thanks to Christian Free Lutheran Church for providing breakfast.
#gowarriors
Exciting events this week!!
Wed, Aug. 18
5:00-7:00pm
Open House & Unpack Backpack Night at both building
6:00-7:00pm
7th grade orientation and new 7-12 student orientation
Warrior football team is looking for two managers. Contact Coach Hinkle at dhinkle@cal-wheat.net if you are interested. Come be part of Warrior football history”
#gowarriors
Junior high sports practices will begin the 1st week of school. Students SHALL have a current physical and signed concussion form on file in order to start practicing.
#gowarriors
Physical form link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7koZojAns94bERUMlBFUHRPX3c/view?usp=drivesdk&resourcekey=0-5I3IEn9C0Ea6TY5Vrvig2w
Concussion form link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wRzw__PF2HdIuJKQuUDwloHMewCyo4CY/view?usp=drivesdk
The fall apparel store closes this weekend (only 2 days left)!
“Sport” the new Warrior apparel & choose between football, volleyball & cross country designs. Use the link below to order. The store will close August 15.
#gowarriors
https://cwfallsports.itemorder.com/sale
Reminder:
The Activity Center gym is CLOSED today (Friday, Aug. 13) through Monday, Aug. 16th, as the floor is being stripped and refinished.
The fitness room is still open.
#gowarriors
If you open it, they will come…
🎒Open house & unpack backpack 🎒Wed., Aug. 18, 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Elementary & JH/HS buildings
📚First day of school K-12
Mon, Aug. 23
📍12:30pm early dismissal
Tues, Aug. 24
📍12:30pm early dismissal
📚Preschool first day Aug. 30
#gowarriors
Construction has started at the elementary school! In order to stay out of the way of the construction crews, we ask that you park along the road when visiting. We also will be using the art door as the entrance for the school year. Until the bell system is moved, please call the school, 563-246-2222, once you are at the door and the office staff will assist you. Thank you for being flexible.
Per Coach Rickels -
No boys' basketball open gym this week (Aug 9-Aug 15)
Update:
Activity Center GYM CLOSED:
Friday, August 13th - Monday, August 16th
Due to a scheduling conflict the gym floor will be stripped and refinished this weekend instead.
The weight room will be open for use.
#gowarriors
It’s here!!! “Sport” the new Warrior apparel & choose between football, volleyball & cross country designs.
Use the link below to order your fall Warrior gear. The store will close August 15.
#gowarriors
https://cwfallsports.itemorder.com/sale
Dear Warrior Community,
Our playground needs some needed repairs done to it this weekend. Please stay off of the equipment and hard surfaces starting today, Friday, August 6th until Tuesday, August 9th.
Thank you,
Elementary Staff and Students
HS Volleyball practice will start on Wed., Aug. 11th from 7am-10am. We will meet in the weight room on Wed. and finish practice in the AC. Please contact Amy Boeckmann @ aboeckmann@cal-wheat.net or Trina Knoche @tknoche@cal-wheat.net. #gowarriors!
HS football practice starts:
Mon, Aug 9, 3:30pm - 6pm, Calamus.
Physical, insurance & concussion form required.
Join the fun & be part of history - forever in the history books as a member of the first football team.
Questions contact Coach Hinkle dhinkle@cal-wheat.net
High School Cross Country practice will start this Monday, August 9th, 8:00am at the Activity Center. Physical & concussion forms are needed. Questions? Please contact Coach Jessica Steines at
jsteines@cal-wheat.net
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for football games.
Game dates: 9/3, 9/13, 9/17, 9/27, 10/1, 10/11, 10/15
Please email Mr. Scott Burke at sburke@cal-wheat.net
*home games at Midland, Wyoming
4- Chain Gang
1- Announcer
2- Scoreboard
1- Spotter for the announcer
Activity Center GYM CLOSED:
Friday, August 6th - Monday, August 9th
Gym floor will be stripped and refinished.
The weight room will be open for use.
#gowarriors
Join our team in one of the following staff positions:
Dishwasher-JH/HS building
1:1 elem special ed associate
JH/HS special ed resource associate (anticipated)
JH/HS At-Risk associate (anticipated)
Custodian-JH/HS building, obtain bus driver certification
https://bit.ly/3lksdTJ
The 2021-22 Return to Learn ESSER Plan may be located on the main page of the district website under the "Explore" button and "District Links" section.
The plan may be viewed with this link:
https://bit.ly/3ygvx5K
#gowarriors
Need a change of scenery? Come join our team in one of the following support staff positions:
Dishwasher-JH/HS building
1:1 elem special ed associate
JH/HS special ed resource associate (anticipated)
JH/HS At-Risk associate (anticipated)
Substitutes
https://bit.ly/3lksdTJ
Come join our team at Calamus Wheatland!! Exciting opportunities for professional teaching staff in the following areas.
Junior High Special Education Strategy I teacher
Begindergarten and Learning Loss teacher
At-Risk teacher
https://bit.ly/378tLYl
#gowarriors
Visit our RAGBRAI stands & others that will be selling food/beverages/cold snacks & promoting our communities/school Friday in Calamus.
Junior Class
Elementary Boosters
FFA Alumni
Athletic Boosters
#gowarriors
Passing on some information from Clinton/Jackson Public Health regarding a Covid-19 walk in clinic to be held on August 5th. See attached.
Last call...... for football camp.
Camp is NEXT WEEK.
See the attached flyer and/or contact the coaches at:
dhinkle@cal-wheat.net Head Coach Doug Hinkle
atenley@cal-wheat.net Asst Coach Austin Tenley
#gowarriors
Parents & athletes grades 7-12:
Reminder: update physicals (make sure to fill out both pages)
Concussion forms expire every August 1st. Please print this off and return BEFORE the first day of practice.
Athletics page of website:
https://bit.ly/3zmhRq6
#gowarriors
The Hall of Fame Committee will meet in early August to vote on the inaugural Hall of Fame class of 2021! Please Nominate deserving candidates by July 31! Forms found at https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/forms-and-information--5
Optional varsity football practice from 6pm till 7pm on Sunday, 7/18/21, at the Elementary school. This is our last optional practice until football camp. Camp starts August 2.
#gowarriors
An exiting opportunity for an HR Specialist in the Calamus Wheatland, Central DeWitt and Northeast school districts. Check out the job description and how to apply at the following:
https://iowa.schoolspring.com/Home/JobDetail/3601660
#gowarriors
The athletic boosters have set up a facebook page. Please search for the following page, "like" and mark to get notifications.
https://www.facebook.com/calwheatathleticboosters
#gowarriors
Tick Tock Tick Tock - time is getting shorter to sign up for football camp, but you still can!!! Open for students in grades 3-12.
Contact Coach Hinkle - dhinkle@cal-wheat.net or
Coach Tenley - atenley@cal-wheat.net.
#fridaynightlights
#gowarriors
Optional varsity football practice from 6pm till 7pm on Sunday, 7/18/21, at the Elementary school. This is our last optional practice until football camp. Camp starts August 2.
#gowarriors
High school volleyball player (incoming 9th-12th) meeting & open gym Sunday, July 11th, 5-6pm at the Activity Center.
If you cannot be there & plan on playing this season, please contact Amy Boeckmann or Trina Knoche.
aboeckmann@cal-wheat.net
tknoche@cal-wheat.net
#gowarriors
There is still time to sign up for the Warrior Football Camp.
Camp is for students in grades 7-12 and for students in grades 3-6. Contact Coach Hinkle - dhinkle@cal-wheat.net or
Coach Tenley - atenley@cal-wheat.net.
Excited to see Friday nights this fall!!
#gowarriors
July 7, 2021
The Activity Center will be CLOSED today, July 7th and tomorrow, July 8th, as the hallway and commons area floors will be scrubbed down and waxed. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE FACILITY. Apologies for the late notice. Thank you.
#gowarriors
Tickets for Saturday's game will be available for online purchase tomorrow at 9:00 AM at: https://t.co/TaZwZgwlvk
Tickets can ONLY be purchased online prior to the event. North Linn will NOT accept money at the gate for entrance. Come out and support our boys vs. Marquette!
From Coach Hinkle:
Sunday, July 11, 2021
6pm - 7pm
Optional varsity football practice at the Elementary school.
#gowarriors
Events July 5-July 10. #GoWarriors
Elementary Families- 1st Day School Supplies extended the deadline until tonight at midnight! Get your supplies ordered!
The countdown is on... only 53 days until we see our Warrior family again!!
#gowarriors
Elementary supplies: https://bit.ly/3hu5osO
Junior High supplies: https://bit.ly/2TpDGFP
High School supplies: https://bit.ly/3dzb1Fj
Today is the last day to order supplies through, 1st Day School Supplies. Easy as a few clicks! No need to drive to town, no long checkout line and no arguing over what to buy. School supplies will be delivered to school. https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=38842
Wednesday, 6-30-21: Please note, tonight's SOFTBALL contest with Durant will now be a JV DH starting at 5:00. It was originally scheduled as a JV/Varsity. The BASEBALL contest will remain JV/Varsity.
Tuesday, June 29
Tonight's JV softball games at home vs Springville are cancelled. #gowarriors
Elementary Families- Only two days left to order school supplies. Supplies will be delivered directly to the school. Use the following link to order: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=38842
Tuesday, June 29
This morning's junior high softball games at home vs Central DeWitt are cancelled.
#gowarriors
Events June 28 - July 3
#gowarriors
The baseball games vs. Anamosa tonight (6-25) have been postponed due to unplayable field conditions.
Changes to tonight's (June 25th) JV/Varsity baseball games:
Varsity baseball will play first followed by JV vs Anamosa. The game time is still scheduled for 5:00pm.
#gowarriors
From Coach Hinkle:
Optional football practice 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, 6/27/21, at the elementary school in Calamus.
#gowarriors
#fridaynightlights
Rain, postpone, repeat:
JH baseball & softball games that were rescheduled to this morning (Friday, June 25th) at home vs Springville are now cancelled.
(And yes, we do need the rain).
#gowarriors
Thursday, June 24
CHANGE OF VENUE for tonight's varsity baseball games:
Varsity baseball vs Prince of Peace will now be played at HOME in Calamus at 5:00pm (same time).
#gowarriors
July 1st is coming soon! Elementary families get your school supplies ordered! It is fast and easy to have school supplies in the building before the first day of school. Use the following link to purchase: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/
Thursday, June 24:
This morning's JH baseball & softball games at Easton Valley in Miles are postponed.
#gowarriors
Football Camp flyer is attached and there is still time to sign-up.
Camp is for students in grades 7-12 and for students in grades 3-6.
Excited to see Friday nights this fall!!
#gowarriors
Junior High baseball and softball games for this morning have been postponed. We will be working on a makeup date.
Online registration for the 6-26 golf outing has closed. However, there is still room for hole sponsors and golfers! Email Michael Bruns at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net if you are still interested in getting involved. Thank you for your support!
Events week of June 21 - June 25
#gowarriors
💙 Welcome Bigelow! 💙
Mrs. Willimack traveled to CARES, Inc in Kansas & was matched with a professional therapy dog. Together they are a certified canine assistance team. ‘Bigs’ is settling at home, adjusting to family life & is excited to meet our Warrior family!!
#gowarriors
A $900 Aureon Charity Grant was presented to the district with a match from F&B Communications! The funds will go towards new security cameras for school buses. Thank you @aureon and F&B Communications!!!
#gowarriors
Reminder, there is an optional football practice in Calamus Sunday from 6-7 PM for anyone interested.
The Athletic Booster Golf outing is still accepting registration. Please sign up if you plan to play so we can get extra carts if needed. Register at http://bit.ly/CWAthleticBoosters or contact Michael Bruns to get signed up. We are also still seeking hole sponsors.
The start time for the varsity baseball contest tonight in Tipton has been pushed back to 5:30.
UPDATED Softball brackets for home tourney this Saturday.
Baseball bracket has not changed
Admission : $5 per person
Bring sunscreen & your favorite lawn chairs - it's going to be a GREAT day for ballgames!!
#gowarriors
GOOD NEWS!!! SUMMER APPAREL/FOOTBALL SHIRTS ARE IN! Feel free to stop by the Bruns household TONIGHT if you would like to pick it up. Otherwise, it will be dropped off to athletes/delivered to the Calamus or Wheatland office for pick up. Thanks to all who ordered!
Reminder, Registration is open for the Athletic Booster Golf Outing. Please register at http://bit.ly/CWAthleticBoosters
Proceeds for this event go directly to the athletic programs at Calamus-Wheatland. There are also sponsorships and donation options available at this link.
Ticket taker help...
Saturday, June 12
Need one more person for the 8:45-10:45am shift
Need one person for the 12:45-2:45pm shift (nobody yet)
Great opportunity to meet and greet lots of people.
Great way to work on your summer tan!!
#gowarriors
Sunday, 6/13, optional football open field in Calamus by the softball diamond from 6-7. This will run every Sunday through June and July. Please note, there will be no open field July 25th and August 1st to honor Family Week.
Boys basketball open gym starts this Sunday at 1:00pm.
Every Sunday at 1:00pm and Wednesday nights at 6:00pm through July 21st.
(The week of July 25 - August 1st is designated as no contact week for Family Week).
Update Tuesday, 6-8-21:
Baseball vs Durant will start at 4:00pm and will be one 7 inning game.
Softball vs North Linn is scheduled to start at 5:00pm for the doubleheader.
#gowarriors
Warrior Baseball & Softball Invitational
This Saturday - June 12, 2021, 9:30am
$5.00 admission
Concessions available all day
Bring your sunscreen & lawn chairs/bleacher seats and enjoy the games!!
#gowarriors
Elementary Families-Don't forget you may order school supplies through 1st Day School Supplies for the 2021-2022 school year. All supplies will be delivered directly to the school.
Order using the following link: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=38842
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Help...
On the same note of shortage of umpires, we are short of ticket takers. Gate admission pays for umpire fees.
Call 563-374-1292 to sign up for a date.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EfHYeDw0fCzLz0pFFjv5KR4PGVfKcWpOtgVk62AWJEY/edit#gid=0
The JV baseball games at Easton Valley scheduled for tonight, June 2nd, are postponed due to no umpires.
(Post 1 of 2)
#gowarriors
Baseball games scheduled for tonight in Tipton have been postponed.
The Athletic Boosters are hosting a 2 person best shot golf outing on June 26th. For registration details visit http://bit.ly/CWAthleticBoosters
The site is also open for those interested in hole sponsorships and accepts donations. Proceeds support all athletic programs.
June 1 - 2: High school gym floor being refinished
June 3-4: Elementary school gym floor being refinished
No practices, open gyms, etc will be held in those gyms next week.
Hole sponsorships and donations for the Athletic Boosters can also be done at https://events.golfstatus.com/event/38a58552-da04-4b53-9c72-de04749c3864/details/registration-details
Thank you for your support!
Registration for the Athletic Booster Golf Outing is currently live. We have 3 teams signed up and are looking for a lot more. The registration deadline is 6-15. Register at https://events.golfstatus.com/event/38a58552-da04-4b53-9c72-de04749c3864/details/registration-details
Celebrations 2020-21 (4 of 4)
#EveryDayIsAGreatDayToBeAWarrior
#gowarriors
Honored Retirees of Calamus Wheatland CSD
Chris Buchmeyer - 20 years
Cindy Westphal - 30 years
Curt Daniels - 41 years
Congratulations!! You will always be part of our Warrior family!!
Celebrations 2020-21 (3 of 4)
#EveryDayIsAGreatDayToBeAWarrior
#gowarriors
20 years:
Tracy Gasper
Rebecca Wiebenga
Chris Buchmeyer
Doug Kelting (absent)
25 years:
Marci Unruh
30 years:
Cindy Westphal
Celebrations 2020-21 (2 of 4)
#EveryDayIsAGreatDayToBeAWarrior
#gowarriors
5 years: Mackenzie Alden
10 years: Amy Boeckmann
15 years: Brooke Balichek, Lisa Linville, Mary Jo Petersen, Janee Levsen
Absent 5 years:
Charity Griebel, Dan Kedley, Jamie Knoche, Melissa Riedesel
Staff Celebrations 2020-21
Each year we recognize staff for years of service & those honored in 5 year increments. In addition, we celebrate staff who are retiring. Congrats, Warrior Family!
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#EveryDayIsAGreatDayToBeAWarrior
#gowarriors
6th grade graduation. Congratulations to the class of 2027!!!#gowarriors
Warriors please help
Admission pays for umpires, referees & supplies for teams.
Ticket takers needed. See attached for home games & call 563-374-1292 to sign up for a date. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EfHYeDw0fCzLz0pFFjv5KR4PGVfKcWpOtgVk62AWJEY/edit?usp=sharing
Field day part 2!#gowarriors!
Field Day at the elementary! Special thanks to the Elementary Boosters for donating water and Popsicles!#gowarriors
Mr. Daniels' retirement recognition by students today! Students gave Mr. Daniels books with suggestions on what to do during retirement and a Chicago Bears flag with student and staff signatures. Congratulations, Mr. Daniels...we will miss you! There is also picture of Mr. Daniels getting traced with sidewalk chalk.#gowarriors!
Preschool graduation today!#gowarriors
May 24, 2021
Baseball tonight vs Central City will be a single varsity game only starting at 5:00pm.
#gowarriors
Reminder, there is a parent meeting today at 6:00 PM in the high school for parents of students who plan to play high school football next fall. Coach Hinkle will provide information for the summer and the coming season. Please be in attendance if possible.
State Track Day 3
Chase Knoche finishes for the Warriors at the Blue Oval on the final day.
Chase placed 3rd in the 800 & 7th in the 1600.
What a great meet for all of our Warriors!!
#EveryDayIsAGreatDayToBeAWarrior
#gowarriors
There will be a parent meeting with Coach Hinkle Sunday, 5-23-21 at 6:00 PM in the high school gym in Wheatland. This is for any parent of a player who will be in grades 9-12 next fall. If your child plans to play next fall, please be in attendance.
State track day 2
Boys Distance Medley is the 1A state runner up with a time of 3.38.88. The team is bringing home some hardware!🎉🥈
Congrats Connor, Collin, Brady, Chase, coaches and all your warrior teammates!
#gowarriors
State track day 2
Brady ties for 13th in the high jump
Girls 4 x 200 place 19th
Boys 4 x 400 place 14th
#gowarriors
State track update:
Alyssa McElmeel placed 12th in both the 100 & 200.
The boys 4X800 relay team of Magnus Sands, Jackson Riedesel, Seth Beuthien and Jacob Weih finished 22nd.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Bruns sent home volleyball camp forms with all PreK-6 girls yesterday. Please have those filled out and returned to Mrs. Bruns by the last day of school.
Calamus Wheatland has the following teaching openings for 2021-22:
High School Math - Algebra 1, Algebra 2 & Geometry
Elementary - Special Education with Strategy II - ID endorsement
Apply with Mr. Lonnie Luepker at lluepker@cal-wheat.net
#gowarriors
State track send off this morning.
Have a great time and do your best at the Blue Oval, Warriors!!
#gowarriors
Ticket taker help needed for summer baseball & softball games. Please see the attached for the home games and call the HS office at 563-374-1292 to sign up for a date.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EfHYeDw0fCzLz0pFFjv5KR4PGVfKcWpOtgVk62AWJEY/edit?usp=sharing
Warrior state track & field events & times are in the document below. Events start late this afternoon with Alyssa in the 100 & 200 and the boys 4x800.
#gowarriors
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WYh0pDT7m9A3dI0tpWy25UuvQqTECyUPfYiTjk2SVw/edit?usp=sharing
Wrap-around doing color bubble blowing!#gowarriors
6th grade part 2
The 6th graders performed their Maypole dance and presented their Renaissance skits yesterday. They did a great job..way to go 6th grade!#gowarriors
Congratulations to Alexis Clark and Kyle VanderHeiden who were "hired" during mock interviews in Mrs. Luepker's Employment Strat course. Thank you to Trina Knoche and Julie Olson for giving students the opportunity to go through the interview process.
State track & field meet at Drake University is now OPEN TO EVERYONE. General admission tickets will go on sale at Noon today on the IAHSAA.org/tickets website. (masks are still strongly encouraged via the IAHSAA/IGHSAU communication email)
#gowarriors
At tonight's school board meeting it was decided masks will be optional for students and staff beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, through the end of the current school year.
#gowarriors
The summer booster store has been extended through midnight tonight. This is the LAST chance to order. Get your gear before it is too late! https://calamuswheatlandsummersports2021.itemorder.com/
The Boosters are hosting a golf tournament on June 26th. Register at https://events.golfstatus.com/event/38a58552-da04-4b53-9c72-de04749c3864/details/registration-details
There are also hole sponsor and donation options available. All proceeds will go to the Athletic Boosters.
Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Warrior Pride Day
Students & staff spent Friday afternoon volunteering in our community clean-up day. We painted, washed windows, planted flowers, cleaned flower beds, laid mulch, cleaned garages, etc. We hope is to make this an annual event.
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Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony
Students officially moved their tassels and are now Warrior alumni.
Be proud of where you came from & remember your roots run deep.
Congratulations, 2021 Warriors!
#gowarriors
Last chance to order summer apparel. The store will close tonight so get your gear before it is too late!
https://calamuswheatlandsummersports2021.itemorder.com/
Please note, the football shirt and hat is also available on this store for those who may have missed it.
Reminder, the summer sport apparel store is open through tomorrow. Visit the following to order: https://calamuswheatlandsummersports2021.itemorder.com/
The store also contains the football shirt and hat for those who missed out.
Boys golf advances to the next round of IHSAA tournament play at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course, Cedar Falls, next Friday at 10:00 AM. Looking forward to another week on the course! Good job by all!
#gowarriors
WARRIORS ARE HEADED TO STATE TRACK & FIELD!!
4x200 - Alyssa McElmeel, Aubrey Connelly, Emily Boeckmann & Courtney Knoche
Alyssa McElmeel - 100 & 200
Chase Knoche - 800 & 1600
Brady Buchmeyer - High Jump
Distance Medley - Connor Scheer, Collin Cavey, Brady Buchmeyer & Chase Knoche
4x800 - Magnus Sands, Jackson Riedesel, Seth Beuthien & Jacob Weih
4x400 - Connor Scheer, Brady Buchmeyer, Magnus Sands & Chase Knoche
Senior walk part 3!
Elementary senior walk part 2#gowarriors
Senior Walk 2021! The elementary students made signs for every graduating senior.#gowarriors!
For the 2021-2022 school year, the elementary would like to offer to our Warrior families a new way to purchase school supplies. We have partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to offer families an easy way to purchase and deliver school supplies directly to school. Supplies will be here at Open House in August. Between now and July 1st families can order school supplies using the link listed below and entering the elementary zip code (52729). Please know that this is not required just an opportunities we are providing our families. https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/
The Class of 2021 and the Senior walk at the elementary this morning. This is their last walk through as Warrior students before officially becoming Calamus Wheatland Warrior alumni. Congratulations!!
#gowarriors
https://youtu.be/sXe082QOF5g
Today was 6th grade Step-Up day to the JH/HS building. Our Warriors spent the day getting to know the building and their teachers for next year. They enjoyed some science experiments and fun activities too.
#gowarriors
JH & HS students were given the opportunity to explore careers with the National Guard & Clinton Fire Department yesterday. They also enjoyed the morning sunshine.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Bruns' Social Studies class participating in Junior Achievement. The students were playing a game to learn about possible career paths, and the skills it takes to have a successful job interview. They even worked on proper handshakes!#gowarriors
During this afternoon's school board meeting, the board members made the decision to change the district's mask mandate. Starting tomorrow, the district will no longer be requiring masks while students, staff, or community members are outdoors.
Please call either building office tomorrow with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Lonnie Luepker
Superintendent
The final student internship presentations:
Madison Thompson: https://bit.ly/2Rianno
Magnus Sands: https://bit.ly/2QdDhEV
Dakota Rohwedder: https://bit.ly/3hkIsOi
Brady Buchmeyer: https://bit.ly/3tQsT3P
Seth Beuthien: https://bit.ly/3tJbA4z
#gowarriors
Sunday, May 16th
Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony
2:00pm, Activity Center, Wheatland
Seniors will receive tickets for reserved floor seating for parents & family
Family and the public may also sit in the bleachers.
Masks are required.
#gowarriors
Congratulations to Addy Widel and Austin Henning on placing in the top 10 at the Tri-Rivers Conference golf meets and earning All-Conference recognition.
#gowarriors
Students participating in Student Internships this semester presented to their classmates today. Take a look at the links below:
Anne Tulley: https://bit.ly/2RHyT1c
Austin Henning: https://bit.ly/3felfLk
Chase Knoche: https://bit.ly/3o3hgFc
#gowarriors
Registration has started for the Athletic Booster Golf Outing to be held 6-26-21. For registration, sponsorship, or donation info visit https://events.golfstatus.com/event/38a58552-da04-4b53-9c72-de04749c3864/details/registration-details
Contact Mr. Bruns with any questions.
Track state qualifying meet ticket information attached. Pre-sold tickets only will be accepted.
Tri-Rivers Conference track results: Warrior boys 4th & girls 10th
Conference champions!!!
Alyssa McElmeel - 100 & 200
Brady Buchmeyer - High Jump
Chase Knoche - 800 & 1600
Connor Scheer, Collin Cavey, Brady Buchmeyer, Chase Knoche - Distance Medley
#gowarriors
What. A. Year!!!
We are where we are today because of the hard work of these people & a lot of people that aren't in one of these photos. Thank you teachers, associates, substitute employees, custodians, bus drivers, kitchen staff, coaches, office staff, administration, board members, parents, community members & students.
It takes a village... & this year proved that the saying holds true meaning.
#EverydayisagreatdaytobeaWarrior
#gowarriors
Congratulations to seniors Kaden Schnede and Chase Knoche on signing & continuing academic and athletic careers next year.
Kaden Schnede - Simpson College football
Chase Knoche - University of Northern Iowa track and field
#gowarriors
The summer apparel store is open! There is also a football t-shirt/hat option for those who missed it the first time. Order at: https://calamuswheatlandsummersports2021.itemorder.com/
It may be Teacher Appreciation Week, but we couldn’t forget about our wonderful bus drivers that make sure all Warrior students make it to and from school safely. Thank you for your Miles & Miles of service!#gowarriors
Teacher Appreciation Week - "Selfie with a Teacher Tuesday" part 2
#gowarriors
Teacher Appreciation Week - "Selfie with a Teacher Tuesday" part 1
#gowarriors
FCCLA students practice their hospitality skills while treating the teachers and staff of the school during Teacher Appreciation week by providing "room service" today.
Early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, May 5th at 12:30pm for staff professional development. This is the last early out of the year (except for the last student day).
#gowarriors
May 3, 3021
The Junior High track meet at Durant is cancelled today. There will be NO junior high school practice after school.
#gowarriors
May 3, 2021
The High School track meet at Camanche is cancelled today. There will be high school practice after school.
#gowarriors
Ms. Bachus' classes enjoyed the nice weather and learned how to grill steak and pork chops last week. A huge thank you to the Pork Producers and the Iowa Beef Council for covering the cost of the meat! The students said it was delicious!
Mrs. Gorzney's 3rd grade class dissecting owl pellets.#gowarriors
Our 6th Grade Math Bee team: Peyton Grau, Grace Hendrickson, Ryan Olson, and Kellen Whitman competed in the 2021 Virtual Math Bee. They placed 15th out of 32 teams! Great job Warriors!
Get signed up for our Warrior Pride Community Clean Up Day!!!
The Calamus-Wheatland students would like to honor our communities by hosting a clean up day!! If you, a neighbor, or a business would benefit from some extra help with Spring Cleanup, please fill out this form. We are hosting the Warrior Pride Community Clean Up Day on May 14 from 1:00 - 3:00. Examples of things our students could help with: cleaning out leaves, picking up sticks, spreading mulch, planting flowers, cleaning windows, painting, hauling, garage cleanup, etc. For more information, please see the form or call either office. https://forms.gle/pjZLjsMFpsq9LWvCA
Check out the video for the upcoming 2nd Annual Plant Sale.
Open House: May 1st & 2nd 10am-2pm
May 3rd - May 6th appointment only
(masks required)
Contact Ms. Bodkins at 563.374.1292 or bbodkins@cal-wheat.net
#gowarriors
https://youtu.be/TYFhqBYNY4k
Theme days for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-7.
5th grade science continued#gowarriors
5th grade Science classes working on the Circulatory System Models#gowarriors
April 28, 2021
The JH track meet at Northeast is cancelled today due to technical difficulties at Northeast. There is NO JH track practice tonight.
#gowarriors
Our Cal-Wheat FFA Chapter organized a day for the JH/HS to assemble 40,000 meals to feed hungry midwesterners.
To enjoy the warm weather Monday, Mrs. Linville's English 10 students reviewed for an assessment outside instead of in the classroom.
#gowarriors
Reminder:
The Activity Center is closed:
Tuesday, April 27 during school day 8am - 3:30pm for testing, then practices will be held.
Wednesday, April 28 from 7am - 4:00pm for an FFA event, then practices will be held.
#gowarriors
Prom 2021
Queen Candidates: Taylor Jacobsen, Alison Boeckmann, Queen Sydney Boeckmann, Anne Tulley
King candidates: Austin Henning, Seth Beuthien, King Chase Knoche, Magnus Sands
#gowarriors
Reminder:
The Activity Center is closed tonight, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 for the after prom event. This means no gym use or fitness room use.
Thank you for your cooperation!
The 5th graders are practicing learning the 3 branches of government during Social Studies yesterday. They had to organize the leaves on the "branches" for the corresponding branches.#gowarriors
Prom Grand March
As this is a school event spectators must wear face masks.
7:30pm, Saturday, April 24
Wheatland Community Hall
Seniors-
Senior Night, May 5th
Dinner - 6pm; Awards - 7pm
Email Mr. LeBeau ASAP about scholarships/awards you have received to have those included in the program.
#gowarriors
Earth Day service project
National Honor Society & Environmental Science cleaned up downed trees from the derecho at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center. As a result there is hardwood firewood available. If interested call Todd Seifert at 563-374-1092 to arrange pickup.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Activity Center CLOSED from 8am-3pm as students will be using the facility to complete ISASP testing.
#gowarriors
Senior Parents/Guardians:
Senior Night, May 5th, dinner 6pm & awards 7pm.
Survey emailed to Senior child on meal interest. Please answer by Thursday if plan on attending the meal.
Contact Mr. VanBlaricome with any questions
tvanblaricome@cal-wheat.net or 563-374-1794
Congratulations to the Drake Relays qualifiers who compete on Thursday at the Blue Oval -
Competing in the 800 is Chase Knoche and in the Distance Medley is Connor Scheer, Collin Cavey, Brady Buchmeyer and Chase Knoche.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Heilig received an Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grant funded by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation, supported by the Iowa Farm Bureau. Agriculture-themed books were purchased for the elementary library. #gowarriors
JH track meet at Lisbon tomorrow, Monday, April 19th has been postponed. Possible makeup date is being worked out.
Plan on practice tomorrow.
#gowarriors
The preschool class has had seven chicks hatch so far in their classroom!The students love watching them!#gowarriors!
The kindergarten classes added to their chick family thanks to the HS College Bio class! They brought over a few of their colorful chicks#gowarriors
Mrs. Mohr's kindergarten class with their recently hatched chick!#gowarriors
Notice of Public Hearing for the Early Learning Center Construction Project:
https://5il.co/rjtd
Construction project:
Please see the link below for the Notice to Bidders for the Early Learning Center:
https://5il.co/rjsc
College Biology finished a unit on zoology & one activity was to learn about embryonic development. Students had to determine the proper day & place to drill a hole in the eggs & inject food coloring. (The chicks will lose the color once they get their feathers).
#gowarriors
The Calamus-Wheatland students would like to honor our communities by hosting a clean up day!! If you, a neighbor, or a business would benefit from some extra help with Spring Cleanup, please fill out this form. We are hosting the Warrior Pride Community Clean Up Day on May 14 from 1:00 - 3:00.
Examples of things our students could help with: cleaning out leaves, picking up sticks, spreading mulch, planting flowers, cleaning windows, painting, hauling, garage cleanup, etc.
For more information, please see the form or call either office.
https://forms.gle/pjZLjsMFpsq9LWvCA
Update for Tues, April 13th:
This afternoon's home golf meet has been cancelled due to standing water on the course. Teams will still have practice.
#gowarriors
Wed, April 14th:
6:00pm: Activity Center closed for the Clinton County Board of Supervisors meeting regarding old Hwy 30 bridges & access.
Public welcome & masks REQUIRED.
Activity Center closed 3:30pm until the Clinton County Board of Supervisors meeting has concluded.
This summer the IHSAA and IGHSAU has designated a family week. During this week, there are to be no activities scheduled by coaches or the school. This will run from July 25 - August 1. Read this release for more information: www.iahsaa.org/ihsaa-ighsau-2021-family-week
Mrs. Luepker's Financial Literacy class took part in a March Madness tournament by calculating Return On Investment of some popular stocks. Jarred LeBarge finished 2nd with Kellogg's and Marae Benischek won the tournament (and $1 million) with Domino's.
Aaron Thomas provided us with a motivational message about why pride in our school & community is important.
JH/HS staff has been sharing "Why I love Cal-Wheat" messages via morning announcements. Today was Mrs. Howard's turn to share. What is your story?
#gowarriors
School Record Alert:
Congratulations to Chase Knoche for breaking the school record in the 800m running 1:57:84 at the Marion Invitational. The previous record of 1:58:28 was set in 1990 by Chad Flynn.
#gowarriors
Sneak Peak: Greenhouse
Products will be up for sale in less than a month. The greenhouse class has been working hard growing, marketing, & caring for the plants.
Watch for more information about the plant sale which will include flowers, vegetables, & herbs.
#gowarriors
After-Prom request:
Parents of Juniors and Seniors: please have your child sign up for the after-prom food donation via the survey that was sent to their email account.
Thank you.
FFA chapter community clean up (Wheatland). Please see the survey form listed below or contact Taylor Jacobsen at 563-357-7543 or taylor.jacobsen@cal-wheat.net
#gowarriors
https://bit.ly/3mpiKZt
Mrs. Burke's class doing a sight word Easter egg hunt#gowarriors!
Kindergarten & 6th grade students had their chairs switched as an April Fool's Day joke#gowarriors
4th graders prepare for the ISASPs this month by participating in an Math Review Egg Hunt#gowarriors!
Notice:
The high school boys/girls track meet scheduled at Northeast today has been CANCELLED.
#gowarriors
Reminder:
12:30pm early out tomorrow
No school Friday, April 2nd & Monday, April 5th. Have a good break!!
We will see our Warrior family all together again on Tuesday, April 6th.
#gowarriors
The Calamus-Wheatland CSD is now accepting Hall of Fame nominations for the 2021 inaugural class! The constitution and nomination forms can be found at https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/forms-and-information--5
Reminder, the Calamus-Wheatland Athletic Booster apparel store is live! The store will close April 4th. https://cal-wheat-booster.itemorder.com/sale
Shed those stocking caps & get a new baseball cap. Anyone may purchase - not just students - sport that Navy & Silver community and alumni!!!
Pay and pick-up in the High School office (or we can send to the elementary office when ordered).
#gowarriors
The 4th grade enrichment class just finished up their March Madness
STEM Challenge. The challenge was to design a tower that can support a
basketball using paper and tape only. (Bonus points for the tallest
construction!)#gowarriors!
Last day for the book fair will be on Monday, March 29th. If you haven’t already, check it out! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
The Activity Center is closed this Saturday for the Athletic Boosters a 3 on 3 basketball tourney.
The Activity Center will also be closed Monday evening through Wednesday for testing. See the weekly post that will be released Sunday.
#gowarriors
After-Prom meeting for Jr/Sr parents in the Activity Center commons area at 5:30pm tonight (Wed, March 24).
The Athletic Boosters are selling apparel to get you ready for the warmer weather! A portion of each sale goes directly to the Boosters and helps fund our athletic programs. Get your gear at https://cal-wheat-booster.itemorder.com/
The team store for spring sports will close tonight. Get your apparel before it is too late! https://calamuswheatlandspringsports2021.itemorder.com/
Our Book Fair is open! From March 15-26, discover new books with your kids. Bonus: Every purchase supports our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
Reminder:
12:30pm early dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, March 18 for parent/teacher conferences.
No School on Friday, March 19.
#gowarriors
The Activity Center will now be closed Friday night and Saturday all day for the Clinton County 4H basketball tournament.
Athletic Boosters 3 on 3 tourney
Entry forms and team payment due by March 20th to BJ Yaddoff (address and contact information is on the form)
https://5il.co/q408
#gowarriors
Reminder, the spring sport store is now live!
Get your spring sport apparel before the store closes Sunday, March 21! https://calamuswheatlandspringsports2021.itemorder.com/
Our Book Fair is open! 📚 Empower your kids by letting them choose the books—and bring on the joy of reading. →
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
Our Book Fair is open! 📚 Empower your kids by letting them choose the books—and bring on the joy of reading. →
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheat
Reminder of the 12:30pm early dismissal tomorrow, March 16th, for parent teacher conferences.
Update:
Calamus Wheatland is now closed today, Monday, March 15, 2021.
Calamus Wheatland will have a 2 hour late start this morning Monday, March 15, 2021. No morning preschool or a.m. activities.
EICC College & Career Counselor
Provides services to students, families, & school staff across three districts & the college to support post-secondary success & college preparation.
Information & to apply:
https://eicc.edu/about-eicc/careers/college-career-counselor.aspx
The spring sport apparel store is now live! Support your favorite team this spring with an order from the following link: https://calamuswheatlandspringsports2021.itemorder.com/
What: Matilda The Musical, Jr.
When: Showtimes 7:00pm Friday, Mar 12 & Saturday, Mar 13
Admission: $4 student/$5 adult
Where: High School gym, Wheatland
Why: Warriors supporting Warriors in their thespian activities
#gowarriors
As the 2021 basketball state tourney is nearing completion.... A little throwback Thursday to 2010 and the Warriors state tourney basketball adventure. #gowarriors
Congratulations to Kyle Vander Heiden who was elected 2021-2022 Northeast District Vice President of the Southeast FFA District.
#gowarriors
Calamus-Wheatland FFA members showed off their hard work and dedication competeing at the Southeast District Contests in Mediapolis, IA. Results are as follows:
Creed Speaking- Courtney Knoche; Gold Advancing to State.
Welding Team- Gavin Schulz and Gabe Boeckmann; 1st
Welding Individual- Gabe Boeckmann Gold 1st Place; Gavin Schulz- Gold
Conduct of Meeting- Kahlie Hill, Emily Boeckmann, Austin Sedgwick, Ava Cavey, Malana Mohr, Lydia Stutt, and Isabel Shockey; Gold Alternate to State
Reporter Scrapbook- Kyle VanderHeiden and Isabel Shockey; Gold
Chapter Website- Sarah Tulley, and Megan Forret; Gold
Extemporaneous Speaking- Kyle VanderHeiden; Silver
Chapter Program- Alexis Clark, Ella Stankee, and Addy Widel; Silver
Ag Impact - Delaney Engler, Brooklynn Biddle, Erica Will, Alexa Jacobi, Cooper VanderHeiden, and Lauren Schroeder; Silver
Coaching openings:
Varsity Baseball Coach
Anticipated positions:
2 HS & 2 JH Football Coaches
Letter of interest, resume, references, questions:
Mr. Michael Bruns, Activities Director or michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net
PO Box 279
Wheatland, IA 52777
AA/EOE 03/04/2021
Seeking ball diamond lawn mowing bids at elementary, Calamus
Bids based on hourly rate & insurance certificate required
Questions: contact Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent, 563-374-1292
Bids due by 3:00pm on March 15
Calamus Wheatland CSD
PO Box 279,
Wheatland, IA 52777
Mr. Aaron Thomas gave an inspirational message on dealing with adversity and making a difference to students and staff today.
Thank you, Mr. Thomas!!
#gowarriors
Volunteers needed: Athletic Boosters 3 on 3 tourney, March 27
Fundraising event for baseball/softball, cross country & football uniforms
2-hour shifts food stand or score table
Please contact BJ Yaddof at 563-212-0705 or bjyaddof@gmail.com to volunteer or with questions.
Preschool taste testing green eggs and ham!#gowarriors
Polls are open until 8:00pm tonight.
CW Clinton County polling locations see here:
https://www.clintoncountyelections.com/elections/info/eastern_iowa_community_college_special_election_2021_03_02/
Scott County residents of CW: Scott County Library, Eldridge
1st grade sledding! #gowarriors
Athletic Boosters 3 on 3 Tournament
Registration form is linked below
Tourney date March 27th
Registrations & payments due March 20th
Grades 3-12 and adult division
Funds raised to support athletic programs
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/q408
Mark your calendars....
Calamus Wheatland Fine Arts Department presents:
Matilda The Musical
Fri, March 12 & Sat, March 13
7:00pm performances
High School gym, Wheatland
Admission: $5 adults/$4 students
Please join us for a night of entertainment!!
(masks required)
4th graders made snow volcanoes to go along with their landform study. They also got in a quick game of Hunters & Rabbits!
4th graders made snow volcanoes to go along with their landform study. They also got in a quick game of Hunters & Rabbits!
The 4th graders made snow volcanoes to go along with their land form study. They also got in a quick game of Hunters & Rabbits!#gowarriors
Activity Center closed Tues, March 2nd after school & all day Wed, March 3rd.
Aaron Thomas will be speaking to students/staff during the day & community at night. Aaron has a great message to share during these tough times. Call to reserve your ticket ASAP!
#gowarriors
Mrs. Luepker's Employment Strat class worked on their communication skills with one student building a lego object and explaining to another student to try to get the exact replica (no peeking of course).
Yearbook orders are winding down and we are short of our order goal.
The yearbook documents elementary and JH/HS students from individual school photos to fun events, activities and daily learning snapshots. Own a piece of school history today!!
#gowarriors
Tonight's IHSAA varsity boys basketball game at Wapello will be broadcast on the internet. You will hear the game free of charge on the internet at the following address:
www.theindiancast.com
Calendar update:
Wed, March 3rd amended to a 12:30pm early dismissal day. Please update your calendars & schedules.
Motivational speaker, Aaron Thomas, will speak at 6:00pm in the Activity Center. This is a free event for our communities. Call 374-1292 for ticket.
1st grade roller skating!#gowarriors
Parents of cheerleaders and boy basketball players... Please check your email for information about purchasing tickets. A passcode is required for purchase. This passcode will be shared with the rest of the community at 1:00 PM. Contact Michael Bruns with any questions.
Congratulations to Alison Boeckmann on reaching 500+ career rebounds last night. She is the 5th girl in Cal-Wheat 5 on 5 history to achieve the milestone. Way to go Alison!#gowarriors!
IGHSAU 2nd round regional basketball game:
Varsity girls at Winfield-Mt. Union 7:00pm tonight
No spectator limit; MASKS are REQUIRED & must be worn properly;
live stream link here: https://youtu.be/LBA3k0aoBIQ
#gowarriors
Congratulations to the following FFA members and their accomplishments at sub district contest yesterday!
Extemporaneous Speaking- Kyle VanderHeiden-Gold 2nd Place- Advancing to Districts
Conduct of Meetings - Austin Sedgwick, Lydia Stutt, Isabel Shockey , Ava Cavey, Emily Boeckmann, Kahlie Hill, Malana Mohr- Silver- 3rd-Advancing to Districts
Creed- Courtney Knoche- Silver 3rd-Advancing to Districts
Job Interview- Chase Knoche- Silver
Ag Broadcasting- Thomas Jacobi- Bronze
Congratulations to the following FFA members and their accomplishments at sub district contest yesterday!
Welding Individual Gavin Schulz- 1st- Advancing to Districts
Welding Individual Gabe Boeckmann- 2nd- Advancing to Districts
Welding Team- Gavin and Gabe - 1st- Advancing to Districts
Chapter Progam- Alexis Clark, Ella Stankee, Addy Widel -Bronze 3rd- Advancing to Districts
Feb. 16, 2021
The district is aware that some gravel roads still have some drifting. If you do not think it is safe for your bus driver to try & get to your house, please call your driver or notify the office to make alternative plans, or bring your child to school today.
Calamus Wheatland will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow morning Tuesday, February 16, 2021. No morning preschool and no morning activities.
#gowarriors
Ticket purchase ONLINE ONLY for Mondays boys IHSAA district game.
Fans go to the IHSAA website to purchase tickets.
https://www.iahsaa.org/resources/tickets/
Ticket available Sun., Feb 14, 9:00am.
No cash/check accepted at gate; present online ticket code for each fan.
Reminder there is no school on Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents' Day.
#gowarriors
The 4th grade enrichment class created their own marble runs last week. The were competing against each other to see who could get their marble to run the longest amount of time! (*Not pictured: Logan Green)#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow morning Friday, February 12, 2021. No morning preschool and no morning activities.
#gowarriors
JH games at Bellevue Marquette live-streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/marquettecatholicschools
Spectator limitation is household members plus 4. Masks are required for all spectators, concession stand available. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students.
Update 2/11/21:
JH boys BB will still be played at Bellevue Marquette. Please have the players here by 2:10pm, bus leaves at 2:20pm.
Varsity girls BB at home, 7:00pm vs Lone Tree in 1st round IGHSAU regional game-$6 admission. No passes/no live streaming.
#gowarriors
Notice:
Due to Boiler issues in Wheatland there will be no school at the JH/HS building today, Thursday, February 11, 2021. The elementary will still have school.
Secondary staff check your email and/or text messages.
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland will have a two hour late start tomorrow, Thursday, February 11, 2021. No morning preschool or morning activities.
#gowarriors
Janitorial subs - Immediate need - background check required/other trainings completed ASAP
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
Contact Mrs. Ashley Kelting, 563-246-222 or akelting@cal-wheat.net with questions.
Thank you to all of the city, county & state snow plow operators & our own custodial staff on the seemingly never ending snow removal this winter. Thanks for working hard so that our students & staff can safely travel to & from school.
We appreciate each of you!!
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9, 2021. No morning PK or activities.
Feb 9, 2021
All after-school activities are cancelled for today. No basketball practices, musical practice or girls basketball games at Durant. Drive careful on your way home tonight.
#gowarriors
Information for the JV/Varsity girls game at Durant tonight starting at 6:00:
NO spectator limitations
Masks are REQUIRED
Spectators should not arrive until after 5:30
Boys games are being streamed at the following:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCVNoYdo59MiCqsn4I_yafXA
JV/Varsity boys will play at Maquoketa today with JV boys starting at 1:00. Thank you Maquoketa for putting this together on short notice.
JV/Varsity girls play starting with JV girls at 1:00 today. Please note, masks are still required, social distancing is still expected, and the heat will be turned up. Good day to come out and support the girls!
Basketball at Durant today is cancelled , see changes below:
Sat, Feb 6:
1:00pm-JV/Var girls home vs Marquette (make-up games)
1:00pm-JV/Var boys at Maquoketa (added new)
Mon, Feb 8:
6:00pm-JV/Var girls at Durant (boys will not be rescheduled)
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland is closed tomorrow Friday, February 5, 2021.
No school or activities at Calamus/Wheatland Thursday, February 4, 2021.
Wednesday February 3rd
5:30pm
Special board meeting
Commons, Wheatland building
Congratulations to Kaden Schnede and his teammates & coaches - both past and present. Kaden surpassed the 1,000 point milestone during tonight’s game vs North Cedar.
🏀 Welcome to the club, Kaden!! 🏀
#gowarriors
For the Fresh/Soph games at Durant. Boys will warmup in a secondary gym and the game will start immediately following the girls game. Boys game will likely start before 11:00.
National Honor Society and some additional high school volunteers assisted the Wheatland Wire staff today by helping prep the newsletter for box holders. Thanks for helping out!
#gowarriors
4th grade 100 days continued..#gowarriors!
4th grade celebrating the 100 days of school. They "spent" $100 on groceries, put together 100 piece puzzles and wore shirts with 100 things on them!#gowarriors!
100th day of school!#gowarriors!
Sledding fun!#gowarriors!
Thursday, Jan 28th basketball game times home vs Marquette:
5:00pm-7th & 8th boys basketball in HS gym (note time change)
5:30pm- JV boys then Varsity boys in Activity Center
(Varsity boys will start shortly after the end of the JV game)
The Calamus/Wheatland School District has a scheduled 12:30 early dismissal for Professional Development tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27,2021. On the OUTSIDE chance we need to have a late start we would cancel the early dismissal. Morning PK would be canceled, wrap-around students would still attend and we would have Afternoon PK. Hopefully this is the last message you receive from me for some time. Take care and stay safe---
The games for this evening 1/26/21 are postponed. The High School games with Marquette will be played this Thursday 1/28/21 with JV starting at 5:30 and Varsity to follow. At this time we are currently working on a JH make-up date.
#gowarriors
Update:
Calamus Wheatland is now CLOSED today, Tuesday, January 26, 2021,
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland will start with a two hour delay tomorrow morning Tuesday, January 26, 2021. No morning preschool or morning activities.
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Calamus-Wheatland will dismiss at 12:30 today 1/25/21. There will be no afternoon Preschool or after-school activities such as practices or JH home basketball games.
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Miles Telephone Co will stream the Varsity games only tonight on it's YouTube page. The stream will start at approximately 6:00pm.
Greek Gods & Goddess projects part 2#gowarriors
7th grade science students are comparing the amount of kinetic energy in basketballs, golf balls and ping pong balls during class today.
The 6th grade classes presented their Greek Gods & Goddess projects today and did a great job!#gowarriors
Congratulations to the newest members of the National Honor Society: Alexis, Emily and Kyle.
sitting: Alexis C, Emily K, Kyle V
standing: Amanda G, Austin H, Sydney B, Anne T, Chase K, Ethan W
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Calamus Wheatland is now taking names for the 2021-2022, 4 year old preschool class. Students must be 4 before the September 15th deadline. For the 2021-2022 school year, the district will also have the wrap around program for preschoolers. This is opposite their preschool time as a structured daycare program. 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.
Due to COVID, Calamus Wheatland Kindergarten roundup will be held for students who are currently in the preschool program . If your son/daughter are not currently enrolled in preschool in the district, but looking to attend in the 2021-2022 school year please contact the elementary school, 563-246-2221, to sign up for a virtual teacher meeting.
Ms. Diercks class (in Mrs. Selby's science class) studies erosion and deposition by making stream tables.#gowarriors
Reminder: The After-Prom Cake Auction closes 5:00pm tonight!!!!!
*Online Fundraising Auction!* - Calamus-Wheatland After Prom Cake Auction. Register & Bid at www.doslandauctionservice.com. Thank you, everyone!! #gowarriors
Mrs. Selby's class studies erosion and deposition by making steam tables!#gowarriors
*Online Fundraising Auction!* - Calamus-Wheatland After Prom Cake Auction. Register & Bid at www.doslandauctionservice.com. Auction closes 5:00pm Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. A few examples of the many items are attached here. Please visit the auction website to view/bid all items.
Parents-
Please make sure that your son/daughter has a mask each day. Students need to wear a mask on the bus and in the school building.
Twin day at the elementary, part 2!#gowarriors
Twin day at the elementary!#gowarriors
Here is a photo of the Homecoming court that is not blurry when enlarged. Technology rocks!! #gowarriors
Makenzie B, Alexis C, Alison B, Sydney B, Taylor J, Alyssa M, Megan F
Gavin S, Seth B, Brady B, Chase K, Magnus S, Riley H
(Apologies for the blurry photo yesterday)
Basketball at Tipton tonight (one gym, games start at 4pm):
No limit on spectators-no tickets needed, MASKS must be worn & social distance to greatest extent possible.
Live stream provided Tipton Tiger Activities:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHNaZepBpdkt2PHrt86_RrA
Homecoming Week Jan 11-Jan 14
Dress up days
Have a FUN week!!
Monday.- Pajama day
Tuesday - Twin day
Wednesday
Elem - Favorite sports team Jersey day
JH/HS - Nerd vs Jock day
Thursday
Elem - Wacky Tacky (Mismatch) day
JH/HS - Vine/TikTok day
Friday
SPIRIT DAY
#gowarriors
Events January 11-14
Homecoming week (see post for dress up days)
Spectator guidance in effect
Home games may be streamed in HS gym and Activity Center at:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia
Or Activity Center only at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1B76VIUqp_bbQT3iDRa0Q
Mon, Jan 11
Basketball at Tipton Middle School
4:00p-JV girls/boys
6:30p-Varsity girls/boys
Tues, Jan 12
Basketball home vs Cedar Valley Christian
HS gym
5:30p-JV boys
No JV girls
Activity Center
5:30p- Varsity girls
7:15p-Varsity boys
Wed, Jan 13
12:30p Early Dismissal
Fri, Jan 15
Homecoming games home vs Prince of Peace
HS gym
5:30p- JV boys
7:15p- JV girls
Activity Center
5:30p-Varsity girls
7:15p-Varsity boys
Updated spectator guidance for Calamus/Wheatland and the Tri-Rivers Conference. Spectator Restrictions (updated January 8, 2021)
Governor Reynolds issued a new proclamation that goes into effect January 8th. The new guidance for K-12 school activities states that the school organizer and all spectators must ensure at least six feet of physical distance between each group. Also, everyone not directly participating in the event shall wear a mask or face covering for all gatherings.
This proclamation means that schools must create guidance that will allow our spectators to socially distance at our events. The Tri-Rivers Conference has agreed that we will allow all members of the participant’s household plus the participant may invite four additional people to attend our events.
There are schools that will be hosting events that may not be able to safely allow spectators plus 4 additional members of households to attend each event. Each school may have to set different criteria for an event to ensure spectators have the ability to safely distance
We ask that spectators attend only the event they were invited and then exit the gym so that we have additional room for spectators at the other activities.
Recess fun!#gowarriors
4th grade having "snow" much fun!#gowarriors
Basketball games at Marquette in Bellevue may be viewed on Facebook.
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Varsity: https://www.facebook.com/marquettecatholicschools
JV: https://www.facebook.com/MarquetteForever
Congratulations to Calamus-Wheatland varsity basketball coach Greg Rickels on win #100 last night. Thank you for your dedication to the Warrior boys basketball teams and the CW district.
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Can’t wait to see everyone again!
Preschool parties continued!#gowarriors
Preschool holiday parties!#gowarriors
Anatomy & Physiology finished rebuilding a chicken/duck skeleton & comparing the bones/structure to humans. Started the project with a dead bird, skinned it & learned about muscles, tendons & ligaments, boiled it down, cleaned the bones & put them back together.
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Mr. Luepker playing the 6th grade chess champion, Ryan Olson. And the winner is....Ryan! Congratulations Ryan!!#gowarriors
Events Week Dec 21 - Dec 25
Mon, Dec 21:
7:00p - School Board meeting, Wheatland
Tues, Dec. 22:
End of 1st semester
Basketball home vs Midland
High School Gym
5:30p-JV boys7:15p-JV girls
Activity Center
5:30p- Varsity girls7:15p-Varsity boys
Games streamed at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia
Students return after break on Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Have a safe and enjoyable break with your families!!
Sock Olympics continued...#gowarriors!
Mr. Daniels' PE class having fun playing "sock" Olympics.#gowarriors
Thank you to Julie Olson, Trina Knoche and Dawn Gannon who conducted zoom job interviews for Mrs. Luepker's Employment Strategy class. Of the 12 students who interviewed, 3 were "hired". Hired were: Lane VanderHeiden, Anne Tulley, Seth Beuthien. Congratulations.
Varsity basketball games at Lisbon may be viewed on a free youtube livestream at this link:
https://youtu.be/9FesPsdxefI
Unfortunately the JV games do not have streaming available.
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After-Prom Cake Auction
New this year: Online auction through Dosland Auction Service
Online bidding starts January 14th at 7:00pm & ends Janaury 15th at 5:00pm
See the flyer for all information
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The 5th grade students became experts during Social Studies today. They helped reteach American Colonization to their peers. The students enjoyed quizzing each other on the map and information. #gowarriors
6th grade students playing in their annual chess tournament. The winner will get to play Mr. Luepker!#gowarriors
The Calamus-Wheatland 7-12 Band and Choir concert is tonight. The concert will be live streamed on the district Facebook page starting at 6:00. The junior high choir is at 6:00, junior high band at 6:30, high school band at 7:00, and high school choir at 7:30.
#gowarriors
If you are looking to support the CW FCCLA chapter our apparel store will be open until the 20th of December. Orders will be delivered in January. Any money raised goes back into helping our community on various projects and enhancing student learning opportunities! We thank you for all your support! https://calamus-wheatland-fccla.itemorder.com/sale
Tuesday, Dec 15
Basketball home vs Easton Valley
High School gym
5:30p-JV boys
7:15p-JV girls
Activity Center
5:30p-Varsity girls
7:15p-Varsity boys
Thursday, Dec 17
JH/HS concerts in HS gym
Admission with vouchers only - 2 vouchers per student participant
6:00p-JH choir
6:30p-JH band
7:00p-HS band
7:30p-HS choir
Friday, Dec 18
Basketball at Lisbon
Aux Gym
5:30p-JV boys
7:15p-JV girls
Main gym
5:30p-Varsity girls
7:15p-Varsity boys
Sat, Dec 19
JV boys basketball at Springville
10:15 vs Ed-Co
11:30 vs Springville
Game update for tonight 12-11-20:
The games this evening @ North Linn will begin an hour early.
JV Boys and Varsity Girls at 4:30, Varsity Boys and JV Girls at 6:15. Thank you and stay safe.
#gowarriors
Sat., Dec. 12 game update:
High School Gym
4:00p-JV boys vs North Cedar
5:45p-JV girls vs Central DeWitt
Activity Center
4:00p-Var girls vs East Buchanan
5:45p-Var boys vs East Buchanan
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia
The Warrior Cafe is selling the Cheesy Chicken Ranch Lasagna for $15 per casserole with your choice of Amish bread or Sweet bread. You will be able to order until 11 am on Monday, December 14. The casseroles will be ready to be picked up between 11:45 and 12:30 on December 18th. Thank you for your support this semester! We look forward to serving you again when school resumes after winter break. https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
The Calamus-Wheatland Athletic Boosters are selling high quality bed sheets this winter to help raise funds for our athletic programs. To order your sheets/pillow cases today visit https://hibernatefund.com/shop-sheets/now/calamus-wheatlandathletics/
To keep up with your favorite Calamus-Wheatland teams and athletes throughout the school year follow https://ia.varsitybound.com/schools/calamuswheatland
Tomorrow's basketball games (Tuesday, December 8th) at home vs Central City are postposed. Central City is currenty 100% online learning, therefore no extra-curricular activities may take place.
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Elementary Reminder-
There will no holiday matinee or concert this year for students in grade PK-6.
Events week of Dec 7 - Dec 12
Tues, Dec 8
5:30p - JV Boys/Girls BB home vs Central City, HS gym
5:30p - Varsity Girls/Boys BB home vs Central City, Activity Center
Two vouchers per player for entry, masks REQUIRED
View at home on the NFHS network for a small fee or Youtube
Wed, Dec 912:30p - Early Dismissal
Fri, Dec 11
5:30p - JV BB at North Linn, Coggon
5:30p - Varsity BB at North Linn, Coggon
Sat, Dec 12
5:30p - JV boys/girls BB home vs East Buchanan
5:30p - Varsity Girls/Boys BB home vs East Buchanan
Two vouchers per player for entry, masks REQUIRED
View at home on the NFHS network for a small fee or Youtube
Hello! this weeks casserole is Pepperoni Lasagna Roll Ups. Ordering times will be cut off on Monday, December 7th and would prefer you to be available to pick up the dish on Friday, December 11th. Have a new day! sincerely Warrior Cafe Class https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Events Nov 30 - Dec 5
Friday, Dec 4
4:00p - JV/V basketball at Edgewood-Colesburg view for fee at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/edgewoodcolesburg-high-school-edgewood-ia
Saturday, Dec 5
Basketball vs. Northeast at home
(Masks required, admission with player voucher only)
2:00pm - JV boys/JV girls high school gym
2:00pm - Var girls/Var boys
Games will be streamed:https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia (All JV and Varsity home games this season - for a fee)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1B76VIUqp_bbQT3iDRa0Q (Varsity home games only)
LAST CHANCE! Order your Warrior apparel while you still can! Store closes at midnight TONIGHT! https://calamus-wheatland-20.itemorder.com/
The Athletic Booster Christmas Apparel store is now open! Store closes THIS SUNDAY so get your order in while you can! https://calamus-wheatland-20.itemorder.com/
The Warrior Cafe will be offering a Chicken Pot Pie casserole along with Amish Bread and Sweet Bread. To place an order please fill out the form by Monday November 30th at 11 am, and be available to pick it up Friday December 4th. https://bit.ly/2RDdYZP
JV/V games at Prince of Peace Tues:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/prince-of-peace-catholic-school-clinton-ia (small fee)
Facebook Live Prince of Peace Catholic School, Clinton Iowa
I believe the subscription for that game would also work for our home contests
Mr. Bruns
Pre-Thanksgiving festivities part 2#gowarriors
Pre-Thanksgiving festivities at the Elementary#gowarriors
Events Nov 23 - Nov 27
Tues, Nov 24
6:00pm - JV/Varsity girls basketball at Prince of Peace, O'Donnell Athletic Center, Clinton (must show player voucher at gate & masks required)
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
No School - Thanksgiving Break
#gowarriors
Games tonight will be streamed on the following sites:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia (All JV and Varsity home games this season)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1B76VIUqp_bbQT3iDRa0Q (Varsity home games only)
Tri-Rivers Conference Activity vouchers handed out for JV/Var BB games. Admittance: HOME & AWAY games REQUIRE vouchers are shown. You will not be given new vouchers per game-KEEP these, don't put them through the wash, leave in a different vehicle, etc. Two per player ONLY.
November 17, 2020
After the Governor's proclamation yesterday, all Calamus-Wheatland facilities will be closed to youth practices and sports through December 10, 2020. This includes elementary and Junior High sports.
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Tomorrow’s junior high girls basketball game (11-16-20) at Prince of Peace in Clinton is canceled, as POP is short available players.
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Café class is making green bean casserole this week! You can see the order form below. Special offer on casseroles for $5, and all orders get a free loaf of amish bread. Plan ahead for your Thanksgiving meal! https://bit.ly/2RDdYZP
Events Nov 16 - Nov 20
Mon, Nov 16
HS boys basketball practice begins
4:00pm - JH girls basketball at Prince of Peace at O'Donnell's Athletic Center, Clinton
7:00pm - School Board meeting, Wheatland
Wed, Nov 18
3:15pm - HS speech practice
Thurs, Nov 19
4:00pm - JH girls basketball vs Midland at home (only 2 spectators allowed per player/must show player voucher & only MASKS may be worn & are required)
5:00pm - IA Hall of Pride basketball scrimmages with Wilton at home (only 2 spectators allowed per player/mush show player voucher & only MASKS may be worn & are required) Admission is $5/$4 and $2 off for a non-perishable food item donation
Frid, Nov 20
Today is the 2nd quarter Mid-term
Reminder: 7th grade basketball home game tonight, spectators limited to 2 per player & admitted with player voucher only.
Link to watch (there currently is a small fee to watch)
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia/gam6c33f5e4e4
The food drive is taking place right now district wide! We are collecting non-perishable food, paper and toiletry items. The elementary is placing a box outside of the front door, if anyone wishes to donate during school hours! All contributions will be donated to the Carroll Assistance Center in Wheatland!
School Board regular meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 10 (moved from Nov. 16)
7:00pm
Commons, HS building, Wheatland
School Board special meeting
Monday, Nov. 16
7:00pm
Commons, HS building, Wheatland
public hearing on proposed sale of revenue bonds for early childhood center
Events Nov 9 - 14:
Mon Nov 9
4:00p - JH girls BB at Easton Valley, Preston
Tues Nov 10
4:00p - JH girls BB at Marquette, Bellevue
Wed Nov 11
12:30p - Early dismissal
Thurs Nov 12
4:00p - JH girls BB at home vs Cedar Valley Christian
Sat, Nov 14
10:00a - HS quiz bowl invitational at Marquette, Bellevue
Greetings the Warrior Cafe is offering Shepherd's Pie this week. The order time will be ending on Monday, November 9th at 11am. Please be available to pick up your items on Friday, November 13th. Here is the order form: https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
ManBall 2020 was a success! Congratulations to the Senior Class on their win, and to the Junior boys for winning best dressed!
ManBall 2020! Thank you to everyone who played!
Warrior Gear orders due November 15th. T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, masks, Adidas or Gildan. Orders will be shipped to the HS. (Combine orders with a friend to share shipping costs).
https://cal-wheatbasketball2020.itemorder.com/sale
#gowarriors
I spy with my little eye....
New gym mats at the elementary!!!
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FFA members volunteering to help as precinct election helpers tomorrow at the Activity Center. See the DTN Progressive Farmer article below.
https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/farm-life/article/2020/11/02/iowa-ffa-students-volunteer-man-19
#gowarriors
Members of the 9th grade class wanted to do something nice for others this weekend. The group got together for Halloween and rode around town handing out candy to younger children.
#charactercounts
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Reminder the Activity Center is closed for election day tomorrow. Staff and students are asked to park on the far east side and south side of the parking lot. Please leave the first east side row, the front row and the main middle row open for community members to vote.
Tuesday, Nov 4
JH girls BB at Central DeWitt: masks are REQUIRED and there is no concession stand
Events Nov 3 - Nov 7:
Tuesday, Nov 3:
4:15p - JH girls BB at Central DeWitt
Thursday, Nov 5:
4:00p - JH girls BB home vs Lisbon
6:30p - HS Manball tourney
Friday, Nov 6:
Spirit Day - everyone wear Warrior spirit wear
HS girls BB practice begins Monday, Nov. 9th
Congrats!!! Warriors with two runners in the top 25 in the 1A boys race. Chase was seventh overall in 16:45, while Magnus finished 25th in 17:29.
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Good luck at State Cross Country today, Chase and Magnus!! Class 1A boys compete at 4:00pm.
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Mrs. Kelting delivering ice cream floats to teachers to help them "float" through conferences...thanks Mrs. K!!#gowarriors
Reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 30th. Also remember to set your clocks back one hour this weekend.
#gowarriors
Tri-Rivers Conference Junior High Band Festival honorees:
Students chosen from Calamus Wheatland this year are:
Peyton Heileman
James Prachar
Addison Connelly
Alex Rickertsen
John Prachar
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Halloween at the Elementary!#gowarriors
Halloween at the Elementary#gowarriors
Halloween at the Elementary!#gowarriors
Preschool Halloween!!#gowarriors
Preschool Halloween!!#gowarriors
The Warrior Cafe class is making a country casserole next week. Please fill out the form before Monday, November 2nd to order and be available to pick up the casserole on Friday, November 6th. https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
There's still time to support our school library and bring new books home to kids. Shop Our Online Book Fair until November 1st to spread the joy of reading.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheatelementary
Congratulations to Olivia Williams and Zach Weih on their individual selection to the Iowa High School Music Association All-State Choir.
#gowarriors
Bright & shiny for a snowy Monday.
#gowarriors
If you’re out this weekend, or even if you’re staying home, please consider putting aside some non perishable food items for our Trick or Treat for Cans food drive event! Food is being collected this Tuesday afternoon, and will benefit residents in our community!
Events week of Oct 26-Oct 31
Monday, Oct. 26
Start of the 2nd quarter
Tuesday, Oct. 27
12:30 Early Dismissal
3:00-8:00pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Oct. 29
12:30 Early Dismissal
2:00-6:00pm - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, Oct. 30
No School
Possible football 3rd round playoff game vs opponent TBD at place TBD
Saturday, Oct. 31
4:00pm - State Cross Country meet at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, Fort Dodge
Chase Knoche and Magnus Sands compete for individual titles
Congrats to Chase Knoche (2nd) & Magnus Sands (5th) on individually qualifying for the State cross-country meet. Warrior boys team just misses advancing to state with a 3rd place finish.
Congrats on a great season, Emma Bopp and Warrior boys team!
#gowarriors
Keep your kids reading and our school thriving! Our Online Book Fair helps you do both. If you haven’t already done so, check it out!
→ https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheatelementary
Warriors - we need your help. We are asking students/staff to bring in photos of a Veteran - aunt, uncle, brother, sister, mom, dad, neighbor, etc anyone that you know to have in our Veterans Day video. Please see Marika or Amy to get the photo taken ASAP.
Our Book Fair is open! 📚Empower your kids by letting them browse and choose books in the fun, interactive Virtual Book Fair → https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheatelementary
Congrats to the boys' cross-country team - Tri-Rvers Conference 2nd place team. Congrats to Chase Knoche on his second consecutive Tri-Rivers Conference individual championship. State qualifying meet is Thursday at Cascade. Go get it, Warrior harriers!
#gowarriors
Events week Oct 19-Oct 24:
Monday, Oct. 19
7:00pm - Varsity Volleyball IGHSAU Regional game vs Easton Valley at Miles ($6.00 admission)
7:00pm - Regular School Board meeting, Wheatland
Wednesday, Oct. 21
12:30pm - Early dismissal for staff professional development
Thursday, Oct. 22
4:00pm - Cross Country state qualifying meet at Cascade
Friday, Oct. 23:
End of the 1st quarter
7:00pm - Varsity football vs Assumption at TBD
For the week of October 18th to October 23rd The Warrior Cafe will be selling the Spooky Loaded Potato casserole along with sweet bread or amish bread. https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Throwback Thursday to when the Activity Center was built and finished.
Just joking... this is from today, the floor is getting a makeover!!
#gowarriors
Mrs. Luepker's class was practicing the soft skill of communication/listening during this Listen Hear activity. As you can see, the snowflakes did not turn out identical - which opened discussions about the characteristics of good communication.
Something new!!! The Warrior Cafe Class, would like to announce that there is a feed back form to fill out. We would love to hear your honest feed back to help us improve for the future casseroles and loaves of bread. Thank you and have a nice day. https://bit.ly/378XstD
Reminder that picture retakes will take place tomorrow! If you did receive pictures and would like a retake, you must bring that packet back with you. Senior composite photos will also be taken. Seniors be here at school 8:30. Seniors please dress nicely - no hooded sweatshirts, no writing on your shirts.
Sarah Tulley and Collin Cavey shared a lesson on pumpkins via Zoom with Mrs. Selby's 4th grade class.#gowarriors
District is seeking applicants for the following:
Part-time nutrition staff: open immediately (approx 3 hrs per day)
Junior High girls basketball coach: open immediately
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
The Weekly Warrior for week of Oct 12 - 17th:
https://5il.co/lyz9
Remember all Weekly Warriors may be found on the district website on this page:
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/weekly-warrior
Activity Center gym is closed through November 4th for floor repainting and the General Election
Monday, Oct. 12:
4:00p - 8th grade football at Bettendorf
6:00p - Freshmen football at Bettendorf
Friday is picture retakes and Senior composite picture day
Tuesday, Oct. 13:
4:15p - 7th grade football at home (Central DeWitt) vs North Scott
Thursday, Oct. 15:
4:00p - JH/HS cross country Tri-Rivers conference meet at Starmont HS
4:00p - Varsity volleyball Tri-Rivers conference match at TBD vs TBD
Friday, Oct. 16:
7:00p - Varsity football district playoff game at TBD vs TBD
Saturday, Oct. 17:
10:00a - Varsity volleyball Tri-Rivers conference tourney at Bellevue Marquette vs TBD
HELLO! This week we, the warrior cafe class, will be selling a Chicken and rice casserole. The ordering time and pick up location are the same this week as well. Have a great day! Follow the link to order https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Information for today's HS cross country meet at Grace Lutheran Church Camp, DeWitt:
Parents: Please get there early-4:30pm start. There is only one lane in & parking does take some time. Grace Lutheran will have a concession stand. Masks required.
#gowarriors
The Elementary Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids.
The Online Fair will include features like: Calamus-Wheatland’s own online store, games for kids, virtual store walk-throughs and more.
Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!).
Fair Dates: October 19 – November 1
Online Store: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/calwheatelementary
Students in BK-6th grade are eligible to receive their flu shots at school on Friday, October 9th. Consent forms are all done online this year, which means no forms will be sent home. Complete the consent form using the following link, http://www.genesishealth.com/flu-consent.
Elementary walk part 2!
Elementary students and staff participated in the Healthy Iowa Walk today. Students and staff walked a path around the school grounds for 30 minutes...it was a beautiful day for a walk!#gowarriors
Gabe Boeckmann and Connor Ewoldt gave a presentation on tractors via zoom to Mrs. Anderson's 2nd grade class!#gowarriors
Sorry for the late notice! Warrior Cafe will be offering a Taco Casserole this week- we know this is late notice, but if you are interested please order by 11 am today! We appreciate your understanding as our students are not only fine tuning their culinary skills but learning to run a business! https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Today is Custodian Worker Recognition Day! Take some time to thank Jay, Greg and Mark and let them know how important they are, especially now with additional protocols needed as a result of COVID-19.
#gowarriors
Elementary parents:
Make sure to mark this website page for the Weekly Warrior. This is also emailed out to you each week.
District website at www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
Click Explore
Scroll to Elementary Links
Click on Weekly Warrior
#gowarriors
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/weekly-warrior
The district has coaching openings & is in need of substitute bus drivers. Click the link on how to apply, provide background check authorizations, etc.
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
#gowarriors
The district is in need of substitute teachers. See how the process works via this link to the Mississippi Bend AEA: https://www.mbaea.org/professional-development/q-a-on-certification/how-do-i-get-my-substitute-authorization/
#gowarriors
Events Oct 5 - Oct 9:
Monday, October 5:
4:00pm - 7th grade football home (Central DeWitt) vs Pleasant Valley
4:00pm - 8th grade football at Muscatine
4:15pm - JH/HS cross country at Bellevue Golf Club, Bellevue
Tuesday, October 6:
4:00pm - JH volleyball at home vs Midland
4:15pm - JH cross country at Grace Lutheran Church Camp, DeWitt
5:15pm - F/JV/V volleyball at home vs. Bellevue Marquette
6:00pm - Freshmen football at home (Central DeWitt) vs. Davenport North
Wednesday, October 7:
12:30pm - early dismissal for staff professional development
Thursday, October 8:
4:30pm - HS cross country at Grace Lutheran Church Camp, DeWitt
5:15pm - F/JV/V volleyball at Midland, Wyoming
Friday, October 9:
5:00pm - Soph/Varsity football at home (Central DeWitt) vs Marion
Note for the tournament in Goose Lake tomorrow:
Games held in main gym
Play Camanche at 9:00 Maquoketa at 10:00
Masks are REQUIRED. Respect their guidelines.
Admission $5
Information for tonight's football game at Loras:
There will be NO concession stand available for the football games.
Tonight's game at Lisbon will be live streamed at https://vcloud.blueframetech.com/purchase/broadcast/197980
This is available for a small fee.
The Activity Center gym will be CLOSED starting Saturday, October 10 through Wednesday, November 4th. The gym floor will be stripped/refinished & the facility is a polling station for the General Election on November 3rd.
As of now the fitness room will be open.
#gowarriors
The Activity Center will be closed Tuesday, October 6th during the school day as students will be in the facility taking the ACT assessment. #gowarriors
Information for tonight's VB contest at Lisbon:
Spectators school aged and older are required to wear a face covering at indoor and outdoor activities unless they can social distance their family group by 6 feet.
Spectators must possess a face covering upon admission.
Games for all levels can be streamed at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia/gam05a30dc9a4
Good to see the roofing company here replacing the damaged roof caused from the August derecho storm. Proud of our students and staff for just rolling with the inconvenience.
#gowarriors
Band students are busy making beautiful music despite the current challenges. Students use an outdoor rehearsal area (thanks to Christian Free Lutheran Church) & they have also gotten used to special band instrument protective equipment. Check out our kids in action!
Today's Fresh/Soph Triangular will be streamed at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia/gam92fadfd2d8?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Member%20Event%20Alert. for a small fee.
Monday, September 28:
4:00pm-8th grade football home (Central DeWitt) vs Pleasant Valley (face coverings required)
5:00pm-JH volleyball at Durant (face coverings required)
6:00pm-F/S volleyball triangular home vs North Cedar & Northeast
Tuesday, September 29:
4:00pm-7th grade football at Bettendorf Middle School
4:00pm-JH volleyball at home vs Lisbon
5:15pm-F/JV/Var volleyball home vs Prince of Peace
Thursday, October 1:
4:00pm-JH volleyball at home vs Prince of Peace
5:15pm-F/JV/Var volleyball at Lisbon
Friday, October 2:
5:00pm-Soph/Varsity football vs Dubuque Wahlert at Loras College
Saturday, October 3:
9:00am-Varsity volleyball tourney at Northeast, Goose Lake
Important note for JH VB games at Durant. 5:00 start. All spectators must wear a mask upon entry.
Preschool part 2!
Preschool did 10 apples up on top for a STEM activity today!
Next week Warrior Cafe will be serving Meatball Sub Casserole. YUM! Please fill out this form before Monday, Sep. 28th at 11 am to order and casseroles will be ready to be picked up on Friday, Oct. 2. Pick up location is in the teachers parking lot by the picnic tables. https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Mrs. Oliver's class took advantage of the nice weather this morning and reviewed for their upcoming math test outside.
The student becomes the teacher in Algebra 1! A group of Algebra 1 students taught themselves about solving literal equations. Then, they became the teacher for the day helping their peers learn how to solve the formulas for a specific variable. #gowarriors #whoputlettersinmath
Tournament Update for Saturday: VB girls will travel to Springville to play. The North Cedar tournament was cancelled and Springville offered to host instead. First game 9:00 AM.
Important information for tonight's contest at CVC:
ADMISSIONS
$5 Adult Admission, $4 for Students, 5 YO & Under Free
FACE COVERINGS
Face Coverings are required!
SPECTATORS AND SEATING
Social Distancing as our gym allows
No front row seating
We recommend families limit the number of people attending
All Spectators must remain in the gym
CONCESSIONS
No Concessions
Players and fans are allowed to bring in food and drinks
Water fountains will be turned off
Coaching positions available for 20-21 school year:
JH Girls BB
HS Boys Track Head Coach
Varsity SB Head Coach
Varsity BB Head Coach
Questions to:
Michael Bruns, Activities Director or michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net
PO Box 279
Wheatland, IA 52777
AA/EOE
Posted 9/24/2020
Reminder that mid-term of the first quarter is this Friday, September 25th. #gowarriors
There will be an Athletic Booster meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 in the high school commons. All parents of student-athletes are members of the boosters and are welcome to attend.
Games tonight vs. Easton Valley streamed starting at 5:15. You can stream for a small fee at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/calamus-wheatland-high-school-wheatland-ia/gam24acd6e266?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Member%20Event%20Alert
The high school volleyball team volunteered their time at Christian Free Lutheran Church on Thursday. The girls helped clean up the landscape, wash windows, and moved brush piles. Great work, Warriors!
Quick note for the tournament in Lisbon Saturday. Spectators are limited and you MUST have a ticket to gain entry. Please contact Mackenzie Bruns to check on ticket availability.
Warrior Cafè will be preparing a Bacon Cream Cheese and Cheddar Chicken Casserole. To order please fill out the form by Monday September 21st before 11 am. Pick Up will be Friday September 25th. More information is on the order form. https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Last call for yearbooks from the 2019-2020 school year. There are 6 for sale at $38 each (Friday is the last day to purchase). Call the high school office at 563-374-1292 if you would like to purchase one of the last available yearbooks.
#gowarriors
A huge thank you to First Trust and Savings Bank for sponsoring the supplemental financial simulations and booklets that are being used in the Business classroom to help students learn more about becoming financially independent.
Monday, Sept 14, 2020
4:15p - 7th grade football at Western Dubuque vs Drexler Middle School
6:00p - Freshmen football at North Scott
6:00p - Fresh/Soph volleyball home triangular vs Lisbon & Camanche
Tuesday, Sept 15, 2020
4:30p - JV/Varsity cross country meet at Little Bear Country Club, Wyoming
6:30p - Varsity volleyball at Beyond the Baseline, Davenport, vs Morningstar Academy
Thursday, Sept 17, 2020
4:00p - JH/JV/Varsity cross country meet at Fillmore Fairways Golf Course, Cascade
4:00p - JH volleyball at home vs Prince of Peace
4:15p - 8th grade football home (Central DeWitt) vs Drexler Middle School (face coverings required for fans)
Friday, Sept 18, 2020
5:00p - Sophomore and Varsity football home (Central DeWitt) vs Western Dubuque (face coverings required for fans)
Saturday, Sept 19, 2020
9:00a - Varsity volleyball tournament at Lisbon
Coaching positions available for 2020-21 school year:
JH Girls Basketball
JH Boys Basketball
HS Girls Golf
HS Boys Golf
HS Boys Track
Letter of interest, resume, credentials & questions to:
Mr. Michael Bruns, AD
michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net
AA/EOE
9/10/202
The Warrior Cafe class is introducing Take N Bake Casseroles and home made breads this semester. They will be available to pick up car-side most Fridays. This week we will be having Tator Tot casserole. Follow the link to order. https://bit.ly/2FdvZeN
Congratulations to Ms. Savanna Bachus!!
Ms. Bachus has been named the New Iowa FCS Educator of the Year. She is automatically nominated for the Iowa CTE New Educator of the Year. Ms. Bachus teaches Family Consumer Sciences & is the FCCLA advisor.
#gowarriors
Tues, Sept 8:
4:15 pm - 7th grade football home (Central DeWitt) vs Pleasant Valley
4:30 pm - JH/HS cross country at Tipton
6:00pm - JV volleyball triangular home vs Easton Valley & Lisbon
Wed, Sept 9:
12:30pm - Early dismissal for staff professional development
Thurs, Sept 10:
4:00pm -8th grade football at Pleasant Valley
4:00pm - JH volleyball home vs Midland
5:15pm - FS/JV/V volleyball at Alburnett
Fri, Sept 11:
5:00pm - FS football home (Central DeWitt) vs North Scott
7:00pm - Varsity football home (Central DeWitt) vs North Scott
Face coverings ARE required at all Central DeWitt events
Today: Fri, Sept 4th - Pictures PreK-Juniors
Inter-State Studios prefers orders online as a COVID precaution.
To purchase any add-on item, you must first purchase a package. Go to inter-state.com & school code 51051SA for JH/HS or 51044VA for elementary
#gowarriors
JH Special Ed Aide
Contact Mrs. O'Donnell, sodonnell@cal-wheat.net , 563-374-1292 letter of interest, resume & credentials
Mandatory background check & complete trainings (see employment page on website)
Tentative schedule: school days 7 hours/day
AA/EOE Posted 9/3/2020
Thurs, Sept 3 information for XC meet at Kicker's Soccer Complex, IA City:
1) Masks required... mandated by Iowa City
2) Fans are strongly encouraged to social distance
3) $5 per car .. Would be great if everyone had a $5 bill to eliminate making change
#gowarriors
Fri, Sept 4th - Pictures PreK-Juniors
Inter-State Studios prefers orders online as a COVID precaution. Paper copies are available if needed.
To purchase any add-on item, you must first purchase a package.
Go to inter-state.com & school code 51051SA
#gowarriors
Events Aug 31- Sept 5:
Aug 31 First day of Preschool
Sept 3:
5:00pm - HS Cross Country at Iowa City Regina, Kickers Soccer Complex, Iowa City
5:15pm - FS/JV/V Volleyball at home vs Starmont
6:00pm - Freshman football at home (Central DeWitt) vs Davenport West (face covering required)
Sept 4:
School Picture Day (students Preschool - Juniors and staff)
5:00pm - Sophomore football at home (Central DeWitt) vs Davenport West (face coverings required)
7:00pm - Varsity football at home (Central DeWitt) vs Davenport West (face coverings required)
Sept 5:
8:30am - Varsity Volleyball at Midland Tournament, Wyoming
Picture Day is 09/04/2020, mark your calendar!
Ordering online with Inter-State Studios is easy, fast and convenient. Visit this website & click for Calamus Wheatland
https://inter-state.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=86bf98013aa8c9ab0f4f283a9&id=1f132d6b81&e=bddb856369
Picture Day is 09/04/2020, mark your calendar!
Ordering online is easy, visit
https://inter-state.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=86bf98013aa8c9ab0f4f283a9&id=1f132d6b81&e=bddb856369
Prince of Peace VB info for Thurs 8/27:
Concessions provided. All food will be packaged ahead of time.
Masks are strongly encouraged by spectators in the stands. Please make sure fans are using social distancing guidelines in gates, concession, bathroom lines & in the stands. For social distancing the stage, balcony & both bleachers will be used.
The first two rows of the bleachers will not be used by spectators to help keep the girls as safe as possible.
Shout out to our “Mask Task Force” for providing masks so our students can continue to learn & collaborate! Algebra 1 students are happy to be back in the classroom. With face masks & technology, we are still able to collaborate. Algebra 1 students worked with a partner on a problem solving activity, 31derful. They had to make a 5x5 square with a deck of cards so that each row and column sum to 31. #gowarriors
Dear coaches, sponsors and leaders:
Through the month of September, non-school groups/teams will not be allowed to reserve our facilities. This includes but is not limited to youth sports practices, 4-H, cub scouts, church groups, etc…
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.
Mr. Luepker
Mrs. Kelting
Mrs. O'Donnell
The Cross Country Meet scheduled for Tuesday, 8-25 at Mount Vernon has been cancelled due to the heat advisory.
We're Baaaack!
Aug 24: 1st day Begindergarten - Seniors
Aug 31: 1st day Preschool
Aug 25: 5:00pm HS XC at Mt. Vernon (family only fans & masks required)
Aug 27: 5:00pm HS VB at Prince of Peace Invitational in Clinton
Aug 28: 5:00pm HS FB at home (Central DeWitt) vs Maquoketa
Basketball hoops and sidewalk have been added to the playground! Thank you to everyone who has helped with the playground! Shout out to Curt Daniels, Larry Banowetz, Blaine, Kayla and Austin Henning, Frank Bickel, Top Line Outdoor Solutions and Crew for all their help.
The Activity Center is now closed as an emergency shelter. If you do need to use the facility due to no power/water at your home yet, please contact the district office at 563-374-1292 for arrangements.
Key card use only for entrance to the facility.
#gowarriors
The link to the CW apparel webstore is below. Deadline to order is this Sunday, Aug 23, 2020. There are t-shirt (long & short sleeve), sweatshirt, youth & baby items & a fun boonie hat option to show your Warrior pride.
https://calwheatbacktoschool2020.itemorder.com/sale
Parents of 7th and 8th grade students interested in playing JH football at DeWitt this fall need to contact michaebruns@cal-wheat.net with their email address ASAP.
Just a reminder- Preschool will start August 31st.
Parents of Calamus Wheatland 5th & 6th graders wanting to play tackle football for a Dewitt league team should contact Carl Small at the following:
carl.small@cd-csd.org or 563-249-6950
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family! Welcome to the Calamus Wheatland Community School District.
Please introduce yourselves and get to know our newest Warriors and let them get to know you.
Ms. Jaelyn Diercks - 4th grade teacher
Ms. Danika Sawyer - Nurse/Health Occupations teacher
Mrs. Allison Gray - JH English & Language Arts teacher
Ms. Sarah Roepke - At-Risk teacher
#gowarriors
HS XC Aug. 28 at Mt. Vernon:
Races sent in waves
Fans: family members, media & essential personnel ONLY
Masks required (except for racing and warming up)
Thank you for adjusting! We know with these protocols in place, it allows us to have as successful of a race as we can.
Mt. Vernon HS & AD
Please see the following link for a message on Return to School on August 18, 2020. The information has also been shared to parents via email and is on the News Feed of the website and social media pages.
#gowarriors
https://5il.co/js9o
JH/HS Open House Update:
Wednesday, August 19th, 6-7:30pm
Open House will be for 7th graders and new students ONLY.
7th grade and new student laptop rollout will be completed during the school day.
Elementary Open House Update! Open House will be for preschoolers and new students ONLY.
AM preschool families-August, 19th from 3-6pm
PM preschool families-August 20th from 3-6pm.
New students- August 19 or 20th from 3-6pm or call to set up an appointment.
The Activity Center in Wheatland is still open for our district residents during this emergency. Come in if you need to charge devices, a cool place to rest, or need a shower (visiting boys & girls locker rooms are open.) Please use the left set of front doors.
#gowarriors
Volleyball camp is a GO!! K-2 starts at 3:00 today, followed by 3rd-6th from 4-5 and 7th-8th from 5:30-6:30. High school practice is from 6:30-8 followed by the parent meeting at 8pm. Hopefully everyone was able to get some of the clean up done and we are happy everyone is safe!
The front doors of the Activity Center in Wheatland are open. The facility may be used as an emergency shelter as the generator is running. Key cards will not work at this time. Please be respectful of all who might use the facility during the power outage.
#gowarriors
Volleyball camp for grades k-8 are cancelled today Aug 10, as well as practice for the older girls. Coach Bruns has a downed power line over her lane and cannot get out (as many of you have damage as well). Please spread the word!
#gowarriors
Calamus Wheatland is in need of a Junior High volleyball coach. Please contact Mr. Michael Bruns at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net with any questions.
Must hold Iowa Board of Educational Examiners coaching endorsement or authorization to be eligible.
AA/EOE
8-10-2020
Elementary has phone and internet back!
The Elementary School currently has no phone or internet. We are working to get this fixed. Please contact the high school, 563-374-1292, with any immediate needs. We will keep you updated when we are back up and running.
Short notice for Activity Center:
The Activity Center will be CLOSED tomorrow , Aug 6 and Friday, Aug 7 as the hallway floor and commons floor are being rewaxed.
Apologies for the inconvenience, please do not ignore the signage that is posted in the building.
#gowarriors
Here is the link to the volleyball team webstore. The link closes on Friday night at midnight. The "official" team shirt is the long sleeve option, but there is also a short sleeve option.
https://calamus-wheatlandhsvb.itemorder.com/sale
Link for volleyball camp for incoming K-8 graders. Follow the directions on the second page & send it back to mbruns@cal-wheat.net. The camp will only be held two days (August 10-12).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T_KnO7z3MwG4H5k7lFXLiGoLtSvjnZqGYqR7_szjFq4/edit
Thank you to First Trust and Savings Bank for donating individual, refillable hand sanitizer for each student in the district. The bottles can be attached to book bags, too. These will be distributed to students at the start of the school year.
#gowarriors
#ourcommunityrocks
REMINDER: Tomorrow, Monday, August 3rd: registration for all new students & new families to the district. Also, if you not able to register on-line via a computer device for your returning student(s), please attend the registration event. Calamus or Wheatland buildings from 10-Noon and 1-7pm.
Parents of JH/HS football players in the co-o program with Central DeWitt:
Central DeWitt has online registration for fall sports. All student-athletes planning to play football need to fill this out BEFORE first day of practice:
Link here:
https://cdcsd-ar.rschooltoday.com/Please contact Michael Bruns, AD, with any questions at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net
Thank you,
Mr. Bruns
Parents of JH/HS football players in the co-o program with Central DeWitt:
Central DeWitt has online registration for fall sports. All student-athletes planning to play football need to fill this out BEFORE first day of practice:
https://cdcsd-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Online registration learning curves:
We believe that you have to login to JMC on a computer device, not a smart phone. There is a required custom field section that must be answered for each student that you are not able to advance past or possibly see on the phone. Thank you for your patience in helping us learn the new process. #gowarriors
Online registration is now open via the JMC parent portal at https://cal-wheat.onlinejmc.com/. If you do not know your username or password, please contact Diane at the JH/HS or Amy at the elementary.
Please complete the online registration by August 10th. New students/families to the district must register in person on August 3rd at either building.
Registration payments may be made via credit/debit card online or via cash/check to the district. Thank you and #gowarriors!!
Calamus Wheatland CSD is in need of Substitute Teachers:
Our Warriors would love for you to substitute in our district!!
Governor Kim Reynolds issued a new proclamation as of July 17, 2020, which allows for increased flexibility in the use of substitute teachers.
The degree requirement to obtain a substitute authorization is changed from a bachelor’s degree to an associate’s degree or 60 semester hours through a regionally-accredited institution. The substitute authorization course is still required and may be obtained through the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency https://www.mbaea.org/ or Eastern Iowa Community College Scott Community College. The age requirement of 21 years of age for substitute authorization is changed to age 20. Holders of a career & technical authorization with at least one year of experience may serve as a substitute in any classroom.
Questions about AEA course offerings should be directed to the AEA.
Mississippi Bend AEA Registration - Offered Virtually
Course name: MB - Substitute Authorization
Course Number: 167641
Section: 284223
Mississippi Bend Class dates and times are August 17 - 26, 2020 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This class will be held virtually using Zoom each day. You will need a computer with a camera and a microphone to participate in the class. You will be given a video link for each day of class to connect with the session. There will be homework assignments to be completed in addition to the Zoom sessions. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS AND COMPLETE ALL WORK TO PASS THIS CLASS.
GET SIGNED UP NOW! - HERE'S HOW!
To register for an upcoming course, you need to create an account at:
AEA Learning Online
This is the site where you will later take employment-related courses according to school district policy and mandatory reporter of child/dependent adult abuse training if needed.
The next day you will be able to register for the Sub. Auth. Course or visit:
AEA PD Registration site
Use the email and password in the account you created on AEA Learning Online.
Click on the Courses tab across the top and then enter 167641 in the search box.
You can then select the dates that meet your needs.
Sub. Authorization is offered at all AEAs across the state.
You can view those on the same registration.
For more questions, please contact: staffdevelopment@aea9.k12.ia.us
Calamus Wheatland CSD is in need of substitute aides, nutrition staff and bus drivers:
Please visit the district website employment page at Calamus Wheatland CSD employment to view information on required trainings, applications, etc.
#gowarriors
Football infor for the cooperative program with Central DeWitt has been emailed to students/parents in grades 7-12 and parents of 3rd-6th graders. Please view the email for camp dates and the Football rules and Mission Statement. Camp dates start next week for the lower grades.
Ms. Seedorff sent out an email regarding summer band lessons. If you are interested in this OPTIONAL opportunity, please email her at bseedorff@cal-wheat.net for more information.
#gowarriors
Week of July 13-18
All games: Admission charged $6/person (Kindergarten and up), exact change recommended
NO passes allowed
July 13
7:00pm - Regional Softball, Home vs Midland
July 14
7:00pm - District Baseball: BB vs Easton Valley at Miles
July 15
7:00pm - Regional Softball, Monday's winner at Central City
July 17
7:00pm - Regional Softball, Wednesday's winner at Central City
July 18
7:00pm -District Baseball Final, Tuesday's winner at Alburnett
July 9 BB/SB update:
Games at Springville are cancelled tonight due to weather.
Softball make-up tomorrow (Friday).
Baseball will not be made up as the teams meet on Saturday at Easton Valley in Miles for IHSAA District baseball at 4:30pm.
#gowarriors
The Activity Center is open for Keycard Holder use as of this morning, July 9, 2020.
NOTE:
The Activity Center is for use of those persons (18 & older or a minor with a parent – all with a signed user agreement form on file) that reside in the Calamus Wheatland District and those that have students open-enrolled into the district. Spouses using the facility shall each have a signed user agreement on file. A person that has moved out of the district and does not have a student open-enrolled into the district shall not have access to the facility.
Those in violation of using the Activity Center shall have access revoked according to board recommendation. Examples include bringing in others who do not have a signed user agreement on file in the district office, minors under age 18 without the Keycard Holder present, and misuse of the facility and/or equipment. Usage reports and security cameras are utilized.
Anyone in the Activity Center with an authorized Keycard Holder must have a signed user agreement on file. This is enforced whether the person is a resident of the Calamus Wheatland district or not, those 18 years and older must have a signed form on file, and parents must sign an agreement with minors under age 18 listed. Those in violation of not ensuring their visitors have a signed agreement on file shall have their access revoked.
**The fitness room is open with sanitizing supplies to be used after EACH use. THIS Will BE ENFORCED!
Visitors will need to self-monitor social distancing.
**The gym is currently open and will be shut down soon in order for the floor to be completely redone.
Please call the district office at 563-374-1292 with any questions.
Changes for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7th home games - opponent will not be Bellevue Marquette
5:00pm - JV/Varsity Softball vs Durant
5:00pm - JV Baseball doubleheader home vs Central DeWitt
Events July 6 - July 13:
Free will donation admission - exact change recommended EXCEPT July 11th & 13th ADMISSION IS CHARGED see below
Social distance - bring chairs/blankets - bleacher seating limited or none
No concession stand - cooler of school appropriate snacks/drinks allowed
Monday, July 6
5:00pm - Varsity BB HOME vs Prince of Peace
Senior Night
Tuesday, July 7
5:00pm - JV/V BB and Varsity SB HOME vs Bellevue Marquette
Thursday, July 9
5:00pm - Varsity BB & SB at Springville
Saturday, July 11
4:30pm - IHSAA District Baseball
Varsity BB at Easton Valley (Miles) vs Springville
Admission charged $6/person, exact change recommended
Monday, July 13
7:00pm - IGHSAU Regional Softball
Varsity SB HOME vs Midland
Admission charged $6/person, exact change recommended
#gowarriors
Events week of June 29th:
Free will donation admission - exact change recommended
No concession stand - cooler of school appropriate snacks/drinks allowed
Monday, June 29
5:00pm - Varsity BB & SB HOME vs Midland
(Softball Senior Night)
Tuesday, June 30
5:00pm - JV BB & SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds
Wednesday, July 1
5:00pm - JV SB HOME vs Alburnett
Thursday, July 2
5:00pm - Varsity BB & SB at North Linn (Troy Mills, IA)
Events wk June 22
6/22 Home games postponed
6/23
5:00p-Var SB home vs Maquoketa Valley (JV games cancelled)
5:00p-JV/V BB at Lumberking Stadium vs Camanche
6/24
5:00p-JV SB home vs Wilton
5:00p-JV/V BB home vs Maquoketa Valley
6/25
5:00p-JV/V BB & Var SB at Central City
Calamus Wheatland Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, June 21, 2020 2:00pm
Activity Center, Wheatland (doors open 1:30pm)
Masks strongly suggested
Community bleacher seating only - social distance
Live streaming on the district Facebook page at time of ceremony
#gowarriors
Senior awards/scholarships & scholarship information will be distributed to seniors at commencement practice Friday morning.
A slideshow & award listing will be shared Sunday at commencement with parents/family/friends/community.
#gowarriors
Clinton Community College is seeking a College and Career Ready Counselor to work in area districts (including CW). Click the link below to view the qualifications and to complete the online application.
https://www.eicc.edu/about-eicc/careers/college-career-counselor.aspx
BB/SB admission questions:
Admission is $5.00 adult/$4.00 student usually.
Donation with exact change is preferred in order to limit contact between you & a staff member at the gate.
Please show your Warrior family pass or senior citizen pass.
Thank you.
#gowarriors
Home games vs East Buchanan tonight
5:00p - BB Varsity first then JV
5:00p - SB Varsity
Bring chairs/blankets & social distance seating in grass & outfield - limited bleacher seating; extended dugout areas.
NO CONCESSION STAND
Bring your own school appropriate drinks/snacks
Donation admission - prefer exact amount
Follow the protocols set forth by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Public Health and local school districts so that our students may continue to play this summer.
#gowarriors
Events wk of June 15:
June 15:
5:00p - Varsity BB then JV BB home vs East Buchanan
5:00p - Varsity SB home vs East Buchanan
June 16:
7:00p - Board meeting, Wheatland
June 17:
5:00p - JV/V BB home vs Northeast
5:00p - JV/V SB home vs Northeast
June 18:
5:00p - Varsity BB at Lisbon
5:00p - Varsity SB at Lisbon
June 19:
5:00p - Varsity SB at Clinton, Eagle Heights elementary school
Seniors & Seniors' parents:
A text message & email was just sent to Senior contacts in regard to commencement practice & the commencement ceremony. Please contact the high school at 563-374-1292 if you did not receive an email or text.
#gowarriors
Parents & Community members:
Looking for volunteers to take donation only admission for baseball & softball games. We are requesting fans bring exact change to limit the exchange of money. Duties will run from 4:15-6:30pm. Please contact Mr. Bruns, michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net if interested in covering any of the listed dates.
June 15 (JV/Varsity Baseball & Softball Varsity DH)
June 17 (JV/Varsity Baseball & Softball)
June 22 (JV/Varsity Baseball & Softball Varsity DH)
June 24 (JV Softball DH)
June 29 (Varsity Baseball and Softball DH)
July 1 (JV Softball DH)
July 6 (Varsity Baseball DH)
July 7 (JV/Varsity Baseball & Softball Varsity DH)
The baseball team store is open. Click the link below to view the options - store closes Thursday, June 4th at midnight.
https://cwbaseball2020.itemorder.com/
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.
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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!
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