Warrior Community: The district is looking for your input in regard to future facility needs and wants. Please click the link below to access the survey. Thank you for your input.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddo_dgwB6Xw_c2459kyl29hEc1w3-HshzS4ILKEsPaQcih5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Box tops now has an app!! The app could help you in your busy life and still help the school. Click the link to the Box Tops facebook page below.
https://www.facebook.com/BoxTopsForEducation/posts/10156563720637843
The Warrior Cafè class is practicing their plating skills. Help us choose a winner by voting for your favorite by "liking" -thumbs up emoji- on the picture.
Taking reservations for our first community Cafe lunch on September 27th. Menu: fried pickles, Italian pork chops, bacon asparagus, and fudge sundae. To make a reservation call (563) 374-1292 ask for Ms. Bachus.
Mrs. Burke's class playing “jump on it” with sight words.#gowarriors
Events Sept 16 - Sept 22:
1st quarter mid-term is Friday
Spirit Day is Thursday
Sept 16:
6:00p-FS VB triangular home vs Camanche & Lisbon; concession stand workers: Brad/April Carpenter, Chris Grell, Jeff Riedesel, Larry/Sharyl Banowetz
6:30p-School Board IASB learning session
7:00p-School Board meeting, Wheatland
Sept 17:
4:00p-JH VB at Aquin, Cascade
4:15p- 7th grade FB at home vs Mt. Vernon
4:15p-8th grade FB at Mt. Vernon, Marion-Thomas Park
4:30p-JH/HS cross country at Little Bear Country Club, Wyoming
Sept 18:
6:00p-Basketball open gym
Sept 19:
Spirit Day - let's go Warriors!!
4:00p-JH VB at Prince of Peace, O'Donnell's Athletic Center, Clinton
5:15p-HS volleyball home vs Springville; concession stand workers: Paul/Christy Stankee, Steve Rohling, Kristina Gonzalez, Teisha Jacobi
6:00p-Freshmen football at Dubuque Senior
Sept 20:
Mid-term is today
7:15p-Varsity football at Camanche
Sept 21:
9:00a-Varsity volleyball at Lisbon tourney
Sept 22:
5:00p-girls' basketball open gym
Reminder of the early dismissal tomorrow, 9/11/19, at 12:30 for teacher professional development. No preschool classes on scheduled early dismissal days. #gowarriors
Morgan Wells with her award for APH InSight 2018 art show for the visually impaired. Morgan also qualified for the national show in 2017. Congratulations, Morgan!!
#gowarriors
Warriors: Please support the River Hawk community at tonight's JV volleyball triangular in honoring the lives of Kyle and Dan Miller. A message from Easton Valley:
"The River Hawks would like to honor Kyle Miller and Dan Miller at Monday night’s volleyball matches at Central DeWitt and Cal-Wheat by wearing Iowa Hawkeye apparel. Please help us show River Hawk support to Kyle and Dan’s families by filling these gyms with black and gold!"
Events Sept. 9 - Sept. 3:
Sept. 9:
6pm-JV VB triangular home vs EV & Lisbon - wear Hawkeye colors in support of EV Miller families
Booster concession workers: Justin/Jesse Jacobi, Donya Alden, Eric Sands, Heather/Rob Thompson, Felicia/Cory Boedeker
Sept. 10:
4:15pm-7th grade FB at Maquoketa; 8th grade FB home vs Maquoketa
4:30pm-JH/HS cross country at Tipton, City Park
Sept. 11:
12:30pm-Early Dismissal for staff PD
6:00pm-basketball open gym
Sept. 12:
4:00pm-JH volleyball at Midland, Wyoming
4:30pm-JH/HS cross country at Northeast, Goose Lake
5:15pm-HS volleyball at Alburnett
Sept. 13:
5:00pm-Soph & Varsity FB home (Central DeWitt) vs Dubuque Wahlert (Central homecoming)
Warrior Cafe is back! Check out the dates and menus below. If you would like to make a reservation, we ask that you do so at least 3 days before the event by calling the school at (563) 374-1292, or emailing sbachus@cal-wheat.net.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Selby's 4th graders observing structures and functions of mealworms in Science!#gowarriors
2nd grade classes doing a team building activity. Each person had a string attached to one rubber band. They had to pull together to widen the rubber band to fit over the top of the solo cup... then let it in so it grasped the cup..... move together and make a tower with the cups. They made the tower and then tried to take the tower down into a stack.
Kindergarten and 1st grade in Mrs. Burke's class!!
Dave Patterson, boys golf coach, passed away Saturday, August 31st. Our Warrior family extends deepest sympathy to his wife, Lisa, and sons, Sean and Seth. Visitation Wednesday 4-7pm & service Thursday 10am, both at St Paul's United Church of Christ, Wheatland.
#foreverawarrior
It's Everything Warriors, in your pocket.
We are loving our new app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, and other information, right from your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2ITBMHp or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2TsgXa3
Events Sept 3 - Sept 7:
Sept 3:
First day of Preschool
4pm-F/S volleyball at Wilton
5pm-Var volleyball at Prince of Peace tourney
Sept 4:
6:30pm-After prom meeting, Activity Center
Sept 5:
5pm-HS cross country at IA City Regina invite, Kickers Soccer Complex
515pm-HS volleyball home vs Midland
Sept 6:
School picture day
5pm-Soph/Var football at Maquoketa
Sept 7:
9am-Var volleyball at Midland tourney
Warriors love the new playground!!
#gowarriors
Girl Scout Troop 2423 recruitment night, Monday, Sept. 9th from 6-7:30pm at the Calamus Fire Station. Please come join us!!
Parents of all Juniors & Seniors,
You are members of the After Prom planning group. The first meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, September 4th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Center. Committees will be formed for food, games, prizes and the cake auction. There is a Facebook page called Cal-Wheat After Prom Committee you may join to keep updated on future meetings.
Put Friday, January 31st on your calendar for the cake auction.
This is a fun filled event for our students that requires teamwork and preplanning.
Warriors... we conquered the first week!!
A few notes for next week:
📍Mon, Sept.2 - No School (Labor Day)
📍Tues, Sept.3 - Preschool first day of class
📸 Fri, Sept 6 - Picture day Preschool through Juniors & all staff
The district is accepting applications for an Activity Center custodian.
Estimated duties include:
Two hours per day M-F plus any duties for hosted events. General cleaning of weight room, commons area, bathrooms/locker rooms, gym, sidewalk snow during events, etc. During/after hosted events responsible for upkeep and clean-up.
Interested applicants should contact:
Mr. Lonnie Luepker, Superintendent
Calamus Wheatland Community School District
563-374-1292
lluepker@cal-wheat.net
AA/EOE
No Facebook/Twitter applications
Visit the link below for application and background check forms.
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
Welcome Back at the Elementary this morning!#gowarriors
The 2019-20 school year is off and running....even though we are dodging some rain drops ☔️. Post (1 of 2). Time for a great year and to tell our Warrior story. #gowarriors
The 2019-20 school year is off and running....even though we are dodging some rain drops ☔️. Post (2 of 2). Time for a great year and to tell our Warrior story.
#gowarriors
Store closes Thurs. 8/29 Looking for new Warrior swag??? (another store option for winter items will be later this fall). Check out the web store link below. . Contact Mr. Bruns at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net with any questions. https://calwheatwarriors.itemorder.com/
Updated parking information for the Mt. Vernon cross country meet tomorrow (8/27).
Map "Turn Around" area - can now use as parking lot - as many parking spots as can in the "Parking" area AND "Turn Around." Student volunteers will be helping with parking as well.
Welcome back, Warriors!
📍First day of school for BK-Seniors on Monday!
📍PreK begins Sept. 3
📍JH/HS starts with assembly at 8:15am
Have a safe year on the 🚌 or driving your 🚗 or riding your🚲!
Let's have a SUPER AMAZING year together and tell our Warrior story.
#gowarriors
Events Aug. 26 - Aug. 31:
Aug. 26:
First day of school (BK-12, PreK starts 9/3)
JH/HS assembly at 8:15am
JH fall practices begin (XC and VB/FB started 8/23)
Aug. 27:
JV/Var XC at Mt. Vernon Middle School
Aug. 30:
Spirit Day - show/wear your Warrior colors
Athletic Boosters fall high school sports kickoff...
Mon, August 26, 5:30pm, high school gym - meet the teams and coaches
Athletic Boosters meeting to follow the kick-off.
Reminder of the required meeting for students taking online college courses at 5pm today in Wheatland. Student and parent must attend. Meeting will be led by Eastern Iowa Community College. Students will receive all materials in order to start the online classes.
#gowarriors
We ❤️ our guest teachers/aids/bus drivers/nutrition staff!! (We are in need of substitutes).
Interested in our guest positions-visit the employment link: https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320
#gowarriors
Welcome back, Warriors!!
Open house later today 5pm-7pm at both the elementary and JH/HS buildings.
Laptop rollout 6pm for all 7th graders & a parent & all new 8th-12th grade students & a parent new to the district. Laptop rollout is at the JH/HS building in Wheatland.
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family!!! Please introduce yourselves and get to know our newest Warriors!!! Mr. Ethan LeBeau-JH/HS School Counselor, Mrs. Ashley Kelting-Elementary Principal, Mrs. Jami Stutting-JH English/Language Arts, Mrs. Sue O'Donnell-JH/HS Principal, Ms. Blair Bodkins-Ag Education, Mrs. Rhonda Roling-elementary associate, Ms. Ally Ziegenfuss-elementary vocal/band
Introducing Warrior staff new to the family!!!
Please introduce yourselves and get to know our newest Warriors!!!
Mr. Ethan LeBeau-JH/HS School Counselor, Mrs. Ashley Kelting-Elementary Principal, Mrs. Jami Stutting-JH English/Language Arts, Mrs. Sue O'Donnell-JH/HS Principal, Ms. Blair Bodkins-Ag Education, Mrs. Rhonda Roling-elementary associate, Ms. Ally Ziegenfuss-elementary vocal/band
And we are off and running today with the all staff in-service - meeting new Warrior faculty, building meetings, etc. Thanks to Christian Free Lutheran Church for providing breakfast.
#gowarriors
Alumni!! Be our guest & talk with Warriors about your career/career path. Interactive discussions 11:15-11:45 Oct 2/Oct 16 during Advisory hour. Planning dates in Dec, Feb, & Apr. What works for you? Available? Call JH/HS office at 563-374-1292 ask for Diane or Mrs. O'Donnell.
Looking for new Warrior swag??? Check out the web store at the link below... but hurry, the store will only be open a few weeks. Contact Mr. Bruns at michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net with any questions.
https://calwheatwarriors.itemorder.com/
#gowarriors
Trauma Sensitive School training in-service with Ms. Jen Alexander. Staff preparing for welcoming all of our Warriors back to school.
Thank you Wheatland Community Hall (event space), Technology Solutions (wi-fi), & Wheatland Grocery & Meats (lunch).
#gowarriors
#community
The elementary and JH/HS buildings and offices will be closed for staff in-services all day tomorrow, Tues, Aug 20th and until noon, Wed, Aug 21st.
#gowarriors
Elementary Special Education 1:1 Associate opening:
Contact the elementary 563-246-2222 for information. Visit https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/o/calamus-wheatland-community-school-district/page/employment--320 for application/background check documents.
No FB apps.
Warrior families:
Wed, Aug. 21st:
5-7pm:
Open House/Unpack your backpack night at the elementary & JH/HS
6pm:
Laptop rollout for all 7th grade students and 8th-12th grade students that are new to the District.
#gowarriors
Attention JH Football players:
Practice begins Friday, August 23rd at Central DeWitt, 3:00-5:00pm.
Physicals/concussion/good conduct forms must be turned in to Central DeWitt (make copies).
Schedules/equipment handed out first day.
ADRENALINE due to HS office by Aug. 16th.
Upcoming events
8/12 HS sports practices begin
8/19 Board meeting, Calamus, 7pm
8/20-22 Staff in-service
8/21 Open House 5-7pm/Laptop Rollout 7th grade & new JH/HS students 6pm
8/26 First day of school BK-Seniors/JH practices begin
9/3 First day of Preschool
9/6 Picture day
High School practices begin Mon, Aug. 12th.
Must have on file a current physical & signed concussion form BEFORE allowed to practice.
Cross Country: 7:30am, Activity Center
Football: 3:15pm, Central DeWitt practice field
Volleyball: 5:30pm, Activity Center
#gowarriors
NHS members Carter and Caleb delivering flower table centerpieces to Wheatland Manor. The flowers were grown in the school garden and arranged with the help of Wheatland Floral and Gifts.
#communityvolunteers
#gowarriors
Playground construction began Monday for elementary students, and today greenhouse construction started for the JH/HS students.
Learning takes place everywhere...Be part of our Warrior story.
#gowarriors
New playground starting to take shape. #gowarriors
Registration 1:00pm - 7:00pm today at the elementary in Calamus. Register all your students at one location.
Yearbooks are in for pickup.
(Tomorrow in Wheatland, same time).
Love to see our Warrior families!!💙💙
First day of school is Mon, August 26.
#gowarriors
Calamus/Wheatland registration, Monday, August 5th in Calamus from 1:00-7:00pm and Wheatland on Tuesday, August 6th from 1:00-7:00pm. You may register your children at either building. If you have any questions please contact either office.
First day is Aug. 26.
#gowarriors
Ready..Set..Go!! JMC!!
Getting ready for a day of JMC training to kick off the new school year with Mrs. Willimack, Mrs. Boeckmann, Mr. LeBeau, Mrs. Bousselot, and Marika.
#gowarriors
The Secondary and Elementary Offices are closed today, Monday, July 29, 2019.
National Honor Society planted a garden this spring. NHS will make flower arrangements for Wheatland Manor Care/Lincolnway Villa; produce to the Carroll Assistance Center & Family Consumer Science classes. Some plants are for attracting pollinators and songbirds. #gowarriors
⚾️ IHSAA Substate Baseball Final ⚾️
Tuesday, July 23rd 📍1747 Racine Ave NE, Solon, IA $8.00 Admission (NOTE Admission)
⚾️ 7pm - Warriors vs IMS/Pekin Winner
#boysofsummer
#communitysupport
#gowarriors
Registration info:
Mon 8/5 1-7pm, Calamus
Tues 8/6 1-7pm, Wheatland
Open house:
Wed 8/21 5-7pm
Register at one site-choose which day works best for you. All forms and information at:
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
Questions: contact District office at 563-374-1292
Congratulations and Good Luck to our FFA exhibitors who have shown or are waiting to show at the Clinton County Fair. 🐄🐖🐎🐑🐐🐇🐔🌻🐕🐈🌽🚜
#stayhydrated
#gowarriors
⚾️ IHSAA District 7 Final⚾️
📍Calamus, $6.00 Admission
⚾️ 7pm - Warriors vs Lone Tree
Winner plays Tues., July 23, 7pm, at Solon in Sub-state final.
S/O to First Trust & Savings Bank for gate help tonight.
#boysofsummer
#communitysupport
#gowarriors
⚾️ IHSAA District 7 Semi-Finals ⚾️
📍Calamus 💰$6.00 Admission
⚾️5pm-Midland vs Lone Tree
⚾️7pm- Warriors vs Bellevue Marquette
?? of community - Gate total sent to IHSAA and District does receive a portion of gate total in return for hosting.
#itallcounts
#gowarriors
Ticket takers (3-4 people, 5:45pm) needed for Saturday, July 20 District 7 Baseball final.
Please contact Michael Bruns at
michaelbruns@cal-wheat.net if you can help.
Events July 15-July 20 Tues, July 16: IHSAA District 7 semi-finals, Calamus 5pm - Midland vs Lone Tree 7pm - Warriors vs Bellevue Marquette Wed, July 17 - Sun, July 21 - Clinton County Fair - Calamus Wheatland FFASat, July 20: IHSAA District 7 Final 7pm - Winners of Tuesday's semi-final games Admission $6.00, no passes or pets allowed.
GAMEDAY
⚾️🇺🇸⚾️ IHSAA District Baseball ⚾️🇺🇸⚾️
📍Calamus
💰$6.00 Admission
🕔5pm-Easton Valley vs Bellevue Marquette
🕖7pm- Warriors vs Prince of Peace
Watch 2 games for the price of 1!!
#gowarriors
Alert-↪2nd street is closed for a street dance-go around the block.
Events week of July 8 - July 13: Mon, July 8: 4:00p - Var BB home vs. Prince of Peace 7:00p - IGHSAU Regional Girls Var vs GMG $6.00 admission, no passes or pets allowed Tues, July 9: 5:00p - JV/Var BB vs. Camanche at Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids Wed, July 10: 7:00p - School Board meeting, Wheatland (location edited 7/9/19) 7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at Belle Plaine Fri, July 12: 7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at TBD Sat, July 13: 5:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus Easton Valley vs Marquette 7:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus - Calamus Wheatland vs. Prince of Peace $6.00 admission, not passes or pets allowed
IGHSAU softball 2nd round regional game at Belle Plaine on Wed, 7/10/19 at 7pm:
Parents/fans directions to the softball field:
The softball complex is located at the Belle Plaine Jr./Sr. High School Complex. However, you CANNOT get to our softball complex from the Jr./Sr. High School building. Coming from the West into Belle Plaine on Highway 21 you will need to turn east off of 21 and onto 8th St and then turn south on 10th Ave. 10th Ave runs directly to our softball complex. Coming from the East into Belle Plaine on 12th St you will need to turn south onto 13th Ave and then turn west onto 8th St. From 8th St you will then turn south onto 10th Ave. 10th Ave runs directly to our softball complex.
Events week of July 8 - July 13:
Mon, July 8:
4:00p - Var BB home vs. Prince of Peace
7:00p - IGHSAU Regional Girls Var vs GMG
$6.00 admission, no passes or pets allowed
Tues, July 9:
5:00p - JV/Var BB vs. Camanche at Mt. Mercy University, Cedar Rapids
Wed, July 10:
7:00p - School Board meeting, Calamus
7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at Belle Plaine
Fri, July 12:
7:00p - IGHSAU Regional softball at TBD
Sat, July 13:
5:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus Easton Valley vs Marquette
7:00p - IHSAA District BB at Calamus - Calamus Wheatland vs. Prince of Peace
$6.00 admission, not passes or pets allowed
Happy 4th of July, #GoWarriors community! 🇺🇸
Monday, July 1st update:
Varsity baseball games are cancelled tonight due to Prince of Peace not having enough players available.
#gowarriors
Warriors host first round IGHSAU Regional Softball - Mon., July 8 TICKET TAKERS NEEDED....
7:00pm game vs. GMG, Garwin
$6.00 admission, no passes accepted, NO PETS
Winner advances to play at Belle Plaine on July 10.
Click link for full bracket:
https://5il.co/8iwv
Calamus Wheatland to host three rounds of IHSAA District Baseball - July 13, 16 and 20. Substate game at Solon HS. Admission is $6.00, no passes accepted. No pets allowed.
Ticket taker help NEEDED for Sat., July 20. See attached link for entire bracket:
https://5il.co/8iwr
Events July 1 - July 5:
Mon, July 1:
5:00p - Var BB at Prince of Peace, at Camanche HS
5:30p - JV/Var SB at Lone Tree HS
Wed, July 3:
Noon - Var BB at Midland, Wyoming Fair Grounds
Fri, July 5:
5:00p - JV/Var BB home vs. Tipton
5:30p - JV/Var SB at West Branch
Friday, June 28th update:
JH games are cancelled this morning that were to be played at Central City due to field conditions.
#gowarriors
Schedule update:
High School softball will play at Midland tomorrow, Friday, June 28th at 5 p.m.
#gowarriors
Game time change:
Tonight's JV baseball games vs Durant at Calamus will begin at 5:30 PM.
#gowarriors
Warriors working hard at basketball camp.
#gowarriors
Updated weekly schedule for June 24-June 29:
Tues, June 25:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Springville
5:00pm - JV BB/SB home vs. Midland
Wed, June 26:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Lisbon (rescheduled)
5:00pm - JV BB home vs. Durant
Thurs, June 27:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds
5:00pm - Var BB/SB home vs. North Linn
Fri, June 28:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Central City
Sat., June 29:
9:00am - Varsity softball at Northeast tourney, Goose Lake
Varsity baseball at Midland is now postponed (6/24/19 4:14pm).
#gowarriors
Varsity softball at Midland is postponed due to field conditions. As of right now varsity baseball is still scheduled to play. (6/24/19 3:47pm)
#gowarriors
The Chute Basketball Camp is tomorrow and Wednesday at the Activity Center. Grades 9-12 will go from 8:30-11:30 and grades 4-8 will be from 12:30-3:30. If you didn't pay in full at registration, the remaining money is due tomorrow. Looking forward to a great few days!
Events week of June 24 - June 29:
Mon., June 24: 10:00am - JH BB home vs. Lisbon (SB cancelled due to wet field conditions)
5:00pm - Varsity BB/SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds
Tues., June 25: 10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Springville 5:00pm - JV BB/SB home vs. Midland
Wed., June 26: 5:00pm - JV boys BB home vs. Durant
Thurs., June 27: 10:00am - JH BB/SB at Midland, Wyoming Fairgrounds 5:00pm - Varsity BB/SB home vs. North Linn
Fri., June 28: 10:00am - JH SB at Central City
Sat., June 29: 9:00am - Varsity SB at Northeast Tourney
JH softball is cancelled this morning (June 24) due to wet field conditions.
People asked:
Orders for shirts due by Thurs., June 27th. Call Marika at school/email mpewe@cal-wheat.net
$13.00 lightweight tee 35/65 ringspun cotton/polyester.
Specify qty & size as written below:
Adult S M L XL XXL XXXL
Youth sizes
XS-4/5
S-6/7
M-8
L-10/12
XL-14/16
June 24 final update:
JV/Varsity girls games at Bellevue are now cancelled.
#gowarriors
Game update for today:
JV/Varsity boys games are now cancelled. JV/Varsity girls games are still scheduled to play at 5:30pm as of right now.
#gowarriors
Friday, June 21, 2019
Varsity games will now be played first followed by JV at Bellevue later today.
#gowarriors
Events week of June 17-21:
June 17:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs Central City
5:00pm - Var BB/SB at Maquoketa Valley
June 18:
5:00pm - JV BB/SB at Maquoketa Valley
June 19:
10:00am - JH SB at Central DeWitt
5:00pm - Var BB/SB at Starmont
June 20:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Easton Valley, Miles
5:00pm - Var BB/SB home vs Central City
Senior Night recognition
June 21:
10:00am - JH BB home vs Bellevue
10:00am - JH SB at Northeast, Goose Lake
5:30pm - JV/Var BB/SB at Bellevue, Cole Park
Lori Forret wanted us to share a message on behalf of the Forret Family.
We continue to struggle to find the right words to express how the actions of so many on Thursday night, along with this entire last week, has made our family feel. But here is our best attempt:
To Cal-Wheat Baseball – The love and support that you showed your fellow teammate on one of the toughest days of his life will never be forgotten….not by Brian, not by Megan or myself, and not by the entire Cal-Wheat community. Your actions showed what being part of a team is all about. I’ve always said actions speak louder than words. You demonstrated the true meaning of caring for a teammate and his family. So many people have said “If there’s anything we can ever do, just ask.” You guys did something for us that we would’ve never asked for but will hold with us forever.
To Cal-Wheat Softball – When we found out that you were part of this tribute really made us realize that it was more than just the baseball team and fans supporting our family…..it was an entire Warrior effort. Chris did spend a lot of time at your field while I was coaching, while Megan was playing, and especially helping get your field ready to play mowing the grass. Mowing your outfield was not a job to Chris, he didn’t do it for the money. He was concerned that the grass would be too long so your doubles would only be singles, or if there were too many grass clippings you wouldn’t get a good grip on the ball. He was concerned if he mowed when it was wet and left ruts the ball would take a bad bounce or someone would twist an ankle. He wanted you to arrive on game day, step out onto a beautiful field with perfectly straight lines and be able to have the best game possible. That is what pride he took in mowing your field and knowing you had a big part in his tribute is especially touching to us.
To the Cal-Wheat Community – We all know that there is nothing better than living in a small community. But until you are on the receiving end of something so amazing like Thursday night, you never know that really is true. When trying to plan Chris’s visitation and funeral, we wanted everything to be perfect because this was the last memories that we would ever create with him. Because of all of you, Thursday could never have ended more perfect.
#ForretStrong #WarriorStrong #ForeverAWarrior
Warrior Baseball and Softball teams are asking fans to wear PURPLE to home games on Thursday vs. Lisbon to show support for the Forret family.
#StrikeOutCancer
#gowarriors
@CalWheatSBall
@calwheatbruns
@LisbonLionSB
@lisbonbaseball
@CalWheatHS
@LisbonCSD
Tonight's JV games with East Buchanan are cancelled (June 11th).
Events week of June 10 - June 14:
Mon, June 10:
10:00a - JH BB/SB home vs. Midland
5:00p - Varsity BB/SB at East Buchanan, Winthrop
Tues, June 11:
10:00a - JH SB home vs. Northeast
5:00p - JV BB/SB home vs East Buchanan
7:00p - School Board meeting, Calamus
Thurs, June 13:
10:00a - JH BB/SB at Springville
5:00p - Varsity BB/SB home vs. Lisbon
Fri, June 14:
10:00a - JH SB home vs. Bellevue Marquette
5:00p - Varsity SB home vs. Clinton
5:00p - JV/Var BB at Monticello
#gowarriors
Going to be a GREAT day for ballgames tomorrow!!
Warrior Baseball and Softball Invitational
9:30am start and games all day
4 BB teams/8 SB teams (see attached link for game times/teams)
https://5il.co/7z9e
$5.00 admission
Sun - Games - Food - Bring a Neighbor!!
#gowarriors
Activity Center gym and fitness room WILL BE CLOSED the week of June 10th - June 14th (available for use June 15th). Thank you.
#gowarriors
Mrs. Kerr took three Warriors to the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, featuring hundreds of student performers representing 77 participating Iowa high schools. Our Warriors' performance can be found on the IPTV facebook page, June 3rd post at the 2:30:46 mark.
Congratulations to Mr. Bruns on reaching 100 career coaching baseball victories on Monday night. Great accomplishment for our past and present Warrior baseball players and coaching staff!!
#gowarriors
Change for JH games tomorrow, Thursday, June 6:
JH baseball will now play at HOME due to Lisbon field/dugout conditions.
JH softball will play Lisbon at Lisbon (no change).
#gowarriors
Update for today, June 5:
The JH Baseball games scheduled for this morning are now cancelled due to the rain and field condition.
Events week of June 3-June 8:
Mon., June 3:
10:00am - JH BB/SB home vs. Easton Valley
5:00pm - Var BB/SB at Easton Valley, Miles
Tues., June 4:
5:00pm - JV BB at Easton Valley, Miles
Wed., June 5:
10:00am - JH BB home vs Bellevue
4:15pm - JS SB home vs Central DeWitt
Thurs., June 6:
10:00am - JH BB/SB at Lisbon
5:00pm - Var BB/SB home vs Ed-Co
Fri., June 7:
10:00am - JH SB at Bellevue Marquette, Cole Park
Sat., June 8:
9:30am - Varsity BB/SB home tournament - all day
And finally, our retiring staff members who served our district for many years, touched the lives of many students and families and are integral pieces to our daily lives. Congratulations, good luck and best wishes to you in your days ahead!! #ForeverAWarrior #gowarriors
Christine Meyer - Principal 8 years
Jeff Moen - Teacher - 27 years
Rick Bentrott - Custodian - 40 years
Gregg Mohl - Counselor - 2 years (absent)
Staff service awards to:
35 years - Glenn Drowns
40 years - Greg Bentrott and Rick Bentrott
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Staff service awards to:
20 years - Carol Hart, Christi Sawyer and Jeannine Sheehan
25 years - Kathy Gorzney
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Staff service awards to:
5 Years - Mackenzie Bruns, Michael Bruns, Dave Hamann (absent), Mark McCutcheon, Britny Schaver (absent), Becca Wilhlem (absent)
10 Years - Brian Higgins, Sandi Klahn, Scott Knudtson
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Staff celebrated the end of the school year with the annual awards luncheon. Thank you, Calamus-Wheatland CSD! We look forward to another great year starting this fall. (See our next photos for staff awards and retirees).
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The elementary celebrated Mr. Moen's retirement following the last day of school today! Congratulations Mr. Moen! Thank you for your years of service at Calamus-Wheatland, enjoy your retirement!
Last day of school means "drive your tractor to school".
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Ticket takers for home BB/SB games still needed-please call the HS at 563-374-1292 to volunteer for our/your Warriors.
Thurs., June 6
Sat., June 8 (2 shifts open home tourney)
Thurs., June 13
Fri., June 14
Thurs., June 20
Thurs., June 27
Fri., July 5
Congratulations to Mrs. Anderson's 2nd Grade Class on having the best classroom attendance this school year! Also congratulations to Reed Elvert, Madelinn Stutt, Mackensie LeBarge, Logan Green, Colton Davisson, and Brennen Koch for having PERFECT attendance all year! Way to go!
The graduating preschool class of 2019...congratulations Warriors!#gowarriors
May 30 Varsity game changes:
Varsity BB/SB will be held at Bellevue Marquette (Cole Park), starting at 5:00pm tonight due to our fields not playable. Marquette will be the host school and will charge admission.
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High School boys/girls track end of year banquet this Sunday, June 2nd at 1:00pm in the HS gym. RSVP to track coaches by Friday. Pizza provided, bring something to drink.
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UPDATE:
Varsity BB/SB games are now cancelled for today, May 29.
HS SB, JH SB and JH BB will practice from 3:30-5:00 and HS BB will practice 4:00-5:30, all in Calamus.
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Update for postponed Starmont games:
Varsity BB/SB vs. Starmont at home (tonight, May 29, Calamus) beginning at 5:00pm if weather holds and diamonds keep drying.
JV softball games are cancelled.
Junior High BB/SB practice in Calamus.
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6th grade students had their Renaissance Festival last week. They worked hard on props, costumes, and memorizing their skit. Great job 6th grade!#gowarriors
6th grade students performing the Maypole dance#gowarriors
The Elementary talent show took place last week. Great job to everyone who participated or helped out. Thank you to Mrs. Henry and Miss Allen who organized it all!#gowarriors
Notice for Tuesday, May 28:
Varsity BB/SB games at Starmont are postponed to tomorrow. Location of games either at Starmont or played in Calamus will be determined tomorrow - field conditions will dictate location.
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Junior High Student Council members celebrated successes for the year and team-building with transitioning 7th grade to 8th grade leadership roles.
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For BB/SB games:
STOP!! at ticket taker table when entering, show a pass, punch card or if employee spouse-who you are. Not everyone knows employees/spouses, or can see a flashed pass. We do not want anyone hurt because a driver is in too much of rush to go past a volunteer.
Per IGHSAU and IHSAA guidelines for baseball and softball practices and games:
Pets are not allowed on school property. Please pass on to little league teams and visiting teams and JH/HS visiting teams. Please be courteous and leave your pets at home.
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Update for Friday, May 24:
Tonight's baseball and softball games at West Branch are canceled. High School baseball and softball are having practice. There is no Junior High softball practice.
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Mrs. Bielenberg's 2nd grade class performed a few different plays this morning! Great job!#gowarriors
Abram Dierickx appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Read his story on the News Feed or via this link. Congrats, Abram!!
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Required Health Documents for the 2019-20 school year are attached. All health documents need to be completed BEFORE classes resume in August (K, 3rd, 7th, 9th, 12th grades). Contact Mrs. Ohnemus 563-246-2221 with questions.
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Tuesday, May 21:
Varsity Baseball/Softball will play first at 5:00pm at Northeast followed by the JV games.
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Here is the Weekly Warrior for May 17th
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Celebrating first ever team state track 3rd place finish, Champion DMED relay team, and individual/relay medals this morning with the official trophy presentation to the school.
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Part 2: Celebrating first ever team state track 3rd place finish, Champion DMED relay team, and individual/relay medals this morning with the official trophy presentation to the school.
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Calamus-Wheatland's graduation ceremony was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Congrats, Warriors!!! You are now officially alumni and we look forward to hearing about you and seeing you in your future endeavours. Warrior Nation is proud of your great accomplishments!
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Graduation ceremony part 2 of 3:
Graduation ceremony part 3 of 3:
Monday morning at 9:00am track trophy presentation.🥉🥉🥉
Congrats, Warriors!!! 3rd place finish & bringing home hardware!! 🥉
DMED Champs!🥇
Hunter 2nd long jump🥈
Ray 200 3rd 🥉
Chase 800 3rd🥉
Awesome events everyone...even with a temperamental mother nature.
Way to go, Warriors and coaches!!
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Sunday we honor 48 graduating Warriors at commencement. Please join us for the ceremony at 2:00pm in the Activity Center to celebrate their accomplishments. Everyone welcome to attend, doors will open at 1:15pm.
#warriorproud
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Warrior Pride Day: Leadership, Character & Team Building, fun and laughter. Students/staff celebrated the unique qualities of each other in various activities. Thanks to STUCO for planning the day and lunch. (Good thing they had a weather back-up plan!)
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Part 2: Warrior Pride Day
During library, the kindergarten students enjoyed the book Chalk by Bill Thomson. It’s a wordless picture book about three children who find magical chalk on the playground. Then we went outside on the playground with our own magical chalk.
The 4th grade classes took their field trip today. They went to the Trenton Elevator Company and to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque!#gowarriors
The 7th grade STEM class is building Sumo Wrestling Robots using LEGO Mindstorms. Next week their robots will attempt to push each other out of an arena using sensors, programming, and their own innovative designs.
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Great way to start Thursday with State Track sendoff! @CalWheatTF_CC Boys in 9 events and Girls in 3 events. #makingmemories
Here is a live link to watch each day: https://www.ihssn.com/track-livestream-viewing.html
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State track send-off at 8:15am tomorrow morning in the High School building.
Pep bus will leave around 10:00am.
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The 6th grade classes had a great time on their field trip last week! They went to Eden Valley and also went caving.#gowarriors
Warrior family and community: We could REALLY use your help with softball and baseball gate duties. See the link below for a list of open dates and call the HS at 563-374-1292 with questions or to sign up for a date. Games start next week!!
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8th grade science students used their engineering skills to design and build a prosthetic leg after learning about the skeletal and muscular systems in class.
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4th grader Ryan F. demonstrates his violin skills for his classmates. Great job Ryan!#gowarriors
JH/HS students who would like to ride the pep bus to State Track Thursday need to sign up in the office by 12:30p tomorrow (Wed). Bus $5, admission $10 and any money for food. Run at the Blue Oval, Warriors!!
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The 5th grade classes had their field trip yesterday to Iowa City where they enjoyed ice skating and the Children's Museum!#gowarriors
The Kindergarten classes had a great time on their field trip yesterday. They went to the Children's Museum in Bettendorf and Cinnamon Ridge Dairy Farm!#gowarriors
The girls golf team just missed moving on by finishing 3rd at Regionals. Addison Luepker placed 4th and will move on to the 2nd round as an individual. Thank you seniors - Isabelle Kerr and Jenna VanderHeiden. Great season girls and good luck to Addison on Monday. #gowarriors
Learning never ends. Focusing on being a North Star, not an iceberg - School Board leadership training. #IASB_Iowa #gowarriors
Art Club's last meeting and project was May 8th. Students participated in creating acrylic paintings using a pour method which leads to unique swirl and marbled designs. All the participants took home their paintings. This was a great way to finish the year. #gowarriors
College biology recently finished a project to learn about biological systems and medical procedures where students had to take a developing chicken egg and inject food dye in the right place and correct time to color the chick inside the egg before it hatches. #gowarriors
College Biology finished an animal ethology project and learned about animal imprinting. For this project each student received a newly hatched duckling & kept it for two weeks to try and imprint on them. The final test was to see if the duckling will come to the owner quickly.
State Track Qualifiers: Th-2:00 Hunter LJ, 4:20 Grace/Alyssa 200, 4:30 Grace LJ, 4:40 Ray 200, 5:50 4x800relay, 6:30 Grace/Alyssa 100, 6:45 Ray 100; Fri-2:00 Brady HJ, 4:00 4x200relay, 5:40 DMEDrelay; Sat-11:10 Chase 800, 12:45 100/200 finals, 2:15 Chase/Chandler 1600
Link for events week of May 13 - May 19:
Includes State Track info, Seniors last day info and Graduation is this Sunday, May 19th. Please join us celebrating the newest alumni of Calamus-Wheatland Community School District. #gowarriors
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Here is the Weekly Warrior for May 10th
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Mrs. Bruns’ 5th graders have been working on brochures trying to convince people to move to Iowa! This tied together our persuasive writing standard and our Iowa social studies standard. They also learned how to work more with a brochure template, google docs, and a bibliography.
HS Track Regionals (boys and girls) are postponed to tomorrow, Friday, May 10th, 4:00pm at Central City HS.
#IowaPrideChallenge Calamus-Wheatland STUCO won $500 for basketball scrimmage canned food drive w/ @AlburnettCSD & @DAVWestFalcons. All items donated to the Carroll Assistance Center. Congrats to all communities and students involved with the Pride Challenge!!
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Ticket Takers needed: JH/JV/HS baseball & softball games-parents/grandparents/relatives/community members. Please see the updated list of dates available and call the HS at 563-374-1292 to sign up for a date. Warriors supporters are the best!!!
#gowarriors
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Parents and staff: Take a quick important survey about how Iowa is meeting the needs of students with dyslexia. https://bit.ly/2WtGxK5
JH/HS students/staff celebrated Teacher and Staff Appreciation week with a cupcake break today.Retirees Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Mohl and Mr. Bentrott were thanked/recognized for their years of teaching & imparting knowledge of daily life upon our Warriors. #retirementisgreat #gowarriors
The CW Elementary Boosters would like to give a BIG shout-out to Tony Dahms and his employer, LICT Corp, for their generous donation to the Boosters. The money is coming at a great time as field trips at the elementary are in full swing, which our Booster Club monetarily provides. Thanks again, Tony & LICT Corp!!
The 2nd grade classes went on their field trip to the Putnam/Imax on Friday and to Mockridge on Monday!!#gowarriors
Congratulations to the Warrior Girls' Golf Team on placing 3rd at Tri-Rivers Conference meet. All Conference players: Isabelle Kerr - Champion Medalist; Riley Bruns-4th; Addison Luepker-7th. Regional play Monday, May 14 at Wapsi Oaks. Good luck!!
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Thank you, Teachers and Staff!!
We appreciate all you do for our Warrior students and families and each other. Some days are uneventful, some are hectic, but no matter what you always pull us through.
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Your Gift Will Make a Difference!
Education Foundation:
Have you wondered how to make a Tax Deductible gift to the District? You may do so through the Education Foundation. Please see the news article section on the website for more information, or questions may be directed to the Superintendent's office at 563-374-1292.
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3rd grade enjoyed their field trip to the Wapsi Environmental Center last Thursday!!
Tonight!! Warrior families- Join the HS student council for movie night (7:30-9:00) in the courtyard (inside if bad weather). Admission is free and concessions will be offered for sale. Chairs available to rent, or bring your own. (Adults accompany 6th grade & under).
JH track practice cancelled tonight, Thursday, May 2, 2019.
HS band & choir performs at State Large Group Contest Friday at Tipton HS. Band performs in the auditorium at 6:00pm / Choir performs in the church across the street at 7:00pm. Audience members are welcome and encouraged. Admission $7 adults, $5 seniors, and $3 students K-12.
Congratulations to Mrs. Selby's 4th grade class on winning the attendance award for April!!#gowarriors
It's Everything Warriors, in your pocket.
We are loving our new app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, and other information, right from your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2ITBMHp or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2TsgXa3
May is School Board Recognition Month. Thanks to Iowa’s school board members and our own Calamus Wheatland CSD Board for making a difference for students! Thank you Larry, Tyler, Blaine, Jay, Jaime, Scott and Carena! #CelebrateIASchoolBoards
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CHECK THIS OUT!!!
We're thrilled to announce Calamus Wheatland CSD's new app!!
It's Everything Warriors, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2ITBMHp or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2TsgXa3
AND WE'RE NOT DONE YET!!!!.....
Our new website is now LIVE!!! Check it out and bookmark us to keep up to date with all of our happenings. http://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us
SO EXCITING!!!
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Seniors committing to continue their academic and athletic careers made it official with a signing day today. Congratulations, Warriors!!
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The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation appreciates those in public education and know that teachers/aides/admin staff/others work hard to better their communities. Iowans of the Day at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. https://5il.co/7j8k
http://www.blueribbonfoundation.org/iotd.
Warrior families-
Join the HS student council movie night (7:30-9:00) in the courtyard Friday (5/3/19) - inside if bad weather. Admission is free and concessions will be offered for sale. Chairs available to rent, or bring your own. (Adults accompany 6th grade & under).
Today's JH boys'/girls' track meet at Northeast is cancelled. Also no JH track practice after school. #gowarriors
Junior High students went on their Chicago field trip Friday. Students toured Wrigley Field and its' various seating areas, Press Box, visitors' locker room, and the Cubs' home dugout. Students also visited the Lincoln Park Zoo to see some of their favorite animals.
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The After-Prom committee thanks everyone for the prize donations, food donations and to the volunteers that helped with the entire event this weekend.
The Class of 2020 would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help make "A Night in Paris" a success. Thank you to the Wheatland Community Hall for their hospitality, to Mr. VanBlaricome for allowing us to use his equipment for the music, to all of our chaperones - Bob and Holly Dwyer, Carrie Wells, and Tessa and April Cavey, to Mrs. Meyer for chaperoning and all her help, and to everyone who showed up for the Grand March to support the students.
The Prom Court was introduced and the king and queen were crowned. Tyler Rowold, Jason Daniel, Hunter Rickels, King Brant Boeckmann, Queen Chloe Bennett, Hannah Anderson, Isabelle Kerr, Grace Elvert
Today's JH boys'/girls' track meet at Durant is cancelled. Also no JH track practice after school.
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Congratulations to Hunter Rickels on joining the basketball 1,000 point club. It is plaque official now!!
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Thank you @VarsityGroupDSM for the window graphics for our Activity Center. The window graphics look great!!
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Way to be a Warrior, Addy!!
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Mrs. Forret's class celebrated DNA Day yesterday. DNA Day is celebrated because of the importance of identifying the shape of DNA back in 1953 and also for the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. These students have been learning all year long about the vital role DNA plays in so many parts of their lives. They might all have different DNA in their cells, but they all have Warrior blood running through their veins!
A few more DNA day photos from Mrs. Forret's class (see next post)
Good luck to these Warriors running at the Drake Relays tomorrow!! Ray in the open 100 and Hunter, Chase, Ray and Tyler in the Distance Medley. This is the first Warrior relay to ever qualify for Drake!!! #gowarriors
Linda McCann, author of Prisoners of War in Iowa, was guest speaker today at the Activity Center. Thank you, Linda! Her next appearance is at the DeWitt Library on Monday, April 29 @ 3 p.m. She will be in Clarence later that evening.
It is that time of year again...
See attached for summer ticket taking dates for baseball and softball home games. Please call the high school office to help out and sign-up for one or more dates. We greatly appreciate your help for your/our students.
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