⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Student Feature⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our very own Keston Pralle is a star in the making.
His role in the movie regards the music and the sound production within the movie. For this short film, he got the honor to compose every bit of music you hear (or don’t notice) inside. The tension-building music, the atmospheric music, and the opening and ending credits theme. Over the course of 20-30 hours, he digitally crafted all of the sound production inside the movie. He also plays a short role in the movie with no lines as one of the background characters. The movie is premiering tonight at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton.
Keston’s brother, Macaean, also stars in the movie.
The Gray---
At the start of summer, six cousins gather at their grandmother’s countryside home for a few carefree days of family and fun. They plan an overnight campout by a creek in neighboring woods, complete with campfire stories and late-night adventures. But one of the stories—a cryptic warning passed down from their great-grandfather—hangs in the air:
“Never fear the night or the day—only fear what comes in the gray.”
That night, as dusk fades into an unsettling twilight, something strange happens that terrifies 10-year-old Samantha to the core and makes everyone wonder if she's lost her mind.
The Gray is a supernatural thriller that's sure to make your Halloween better than ever.
Our very own Keston Pralle is a star in the making.
His role in the movie regards the music and the sound production within the movie. For this short film, he got the honor to compose every bit of music you hear (or don’t notice) inside. The tension-building music, the atmospheric music, and the opening and ending credits theme. Over the course of 20-30 hours, he digitally crafted all of the sound production inside the movie. He also plays a short role in the movie with no lines as one of the background characters. The movie is premiering tonight at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton.
Keston’s brother, Macaean, also stars in the movie.
The Gray---
At the start of summer, six cousins gather at their grandmother’s countryside home for a few carefree days of family and fun. They plan an overnight campout by a creek in neighboring woods, complete with campfire stories and late-night adventures. But one of the stories—a cryptic warning passed down from their great-grandfather—hangs in the air:
“Never fear the night or the day—only fear what comes in the gray.”
That night, as dusk fades into an unsettling twilight, something strange happens that terrifies 10-year-old Samantha to the core and makes everyone wonder if she's lost her mind.
The Gray is a supernatural thriller that's sure to make your Halloween better than ever.
A group of West Fork girls (Grades 7-10) enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Go Further Conference at ISU put on by Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE). Students learned about different STEM fields and toured parts of the college campus.
Hey Westfork, it’s Music Spotlight Thursday! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on junior Emma Schipper and sophomore Ed Kobliska! Also, just a heads-up: we’re switching gears to sophomore students next week in the band. 😌
So sorry for the no post last week—the kids were super busy with all-state choir and the awesome postseason game for the football boys, but we’re totally back in the swing of things! Keep an eye out for next week!
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 - Day 5
Lunch:
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pizza Bar
Seasoned Fries
Focaccia Bread
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Milk
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 - Day 6
Breakfast:
Biscuits & Gravy
Assorted Cereal
Sausage Patty
Toast
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Noodle Bowl
Cheesy BBQ Beef/Bun
Pizza Bar
Seasoned Fries
Italian Bread
Fresh Fruits/Vegetables
Milk
Good Luck to the Varsity Football team taking on St. Ansgar Friday night! Go Warhawks!
There will be a meeting in Mr. Huber’s room on Thursday, October 30th, during Warhawk time for 8th-grade girls planning on playing basketball this year.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - NO SCHOOL
An Army Recruiter will be here on Monday, Nov. 10th, 2025 during the HS lunch period to talk to anyone interested or who has questions.
High school students spent their Wednesday morning at the College & Career Recruitment Fair at the HD high school.
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 - Day 4
Lunch:
Chicken Patty w/Roll
Bacon Pickle Grilled Cheese
Pizza Bar
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Seasoned Fries
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Milk
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 - Day 5
Breakfast:
Colby Egg Omelet
Assorted Cereal
Muffin Square
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pizza Bar
Seasoned Fries
Focaccia Bread
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Milk
Good Luck to the Varsity Football team taking on St. Ansgar Friday night! Go Warhawks!
Wednesday Bus Schedule for College & Career Fair:
Freshmen- load at 7:50 am. If you ride a route bus, Mr. H will bring you down when you arrive in Sheffield
Sophomores- Load at 8:30 am
Juniors- Load at 9:20 am
Seniors- Load at 10:10 am
There will be a meeting in Mr. Huber’s room on Thursday, October 30th, during Warhawk time for 8th-grade girls planning on playing basketball this year.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - NO SCHOOL
An Army Recruiter will be here on Monday, Nov. 10th, 2025 during the HS lunch period to talk to anyone interested or who has questions.
West Fork Esports defeats Central Springs 30-7 to improve to 5-2 in the regular season.
Health class students got to practice wound packing and stopping the bleed today. Thanks to SSG Dailey and SGT Nie for bringing kits for the students to practice hands-on skills!
West Fork Student Council at Iowa Student Leadership Conference!
Our student council members visited Iowa State University for the Iowa Student Leadership Conference. Keynote speaker Heather Schultz inspired students to push themselves, embrace challenges, and grow as leaders.
Students also attended breakout sessions tailored to their interests, gaining new ideas and skills to bring back to West Fork. We’re so proud of their leadership and enthusiasm!
Our student council members visited Iowa State University for the Iowa Student Leadership Conference. Keynote speaker Heather Schultz inspired students to push themselves, embrace challenges, and grow as leaders.
Students also attended breakout sessions tailored to their interests, gaining new ideas and skills to bring back to West Fork. We’re so proud of their leadership and enthusiasm!
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 - Day 3
Lunch:
Walking Taco
Hot Dog
Pizza Bar
Texas Pintos
Seasoned Fries
Cornbread
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Milk
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 - Day 4
Breakfast:
Sausage Pancake on a Stick
Assorted Cereal
Waffles
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Chicken Patty w/Roll
Bacon Pickle Grilled Cheese
Pizza Bar
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Seasoned Fries
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Milk
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team on their win over Nashua-Plainfield Friday night!
There will be a pre-season basketball meeting on Tuesday, October 28th, during Warhawk time in Coach Huber's room, for players interested in playing this upcoming season.
Wednesday Bus Schedule for College & Career Fair:
Freshmen- load at 7:50 am. If you ride a route bus, Mr. H will bring you down when you arrive in Sheffield
Sophomores- Load at 8:30 am
Juniors- Load at 9:20 am
Seniors- Load at 10:10 am
There will be a meeting in Mr. Huber’s room on Thursday, October 30th, during Warhawk time for 8th-grade girls planning on playing basketball this year.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - NO SCHOOL
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Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the West Fork National Honor Society. Your service, scholarship, character, and leadership deserve to be recognized.
The National Honor Society is preparing to launch the Spirit of West Fork, a program that provides gifts, food, and necessities to families that could use some extra assistance during the holiday season. Applications will be available on November 1st in both school offices for families that would like to participate in this program. If you can, please donate to this program and help spread the joy this holiday season! Donations can be dropped off or mailed to either school office. Please make checks out to "Spirit of West Fork.”
Five of our high school choir members went to the All-State tryouts in Hampton on Saturday! They’ve been putting in the hours since August, and now they got to shine and impress the judges for a shot at the All-State festival. Sadly, none of them made it this year, but it was a fantastic experience for them to learn all about how all-state works.
On the bright side, the five students and the rest of the high school choir will get to perform at NIACC for their Honor Choir and All-State concert with students from all over north Iowa on Monday, November 3rd.
Thank you Mr. Kruger for visiting our class, learning each of our names, and reading to us! -Mrs. Hansen's 4s
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 - Day 2
Lunch:
Chicken & Waffles
Cheeseburger
Pizza Bar
Seasoned Fries
Garlic Biscuit
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Milk
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 - Day 3
Breakfast:
Scrambled Eggs
Assorted Cereal
Cinnamon Toast
Tator Tots
Milk
Lunch:
Walking Taco
Hot Dog
Pizza Bar
Texas Pintos
Seasoned Fries
Cornbread
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Milk
Congratulations to the Varsity Football team on their win over Nashua-Plainfield Friday night!
There will be a pre-season HS Boys Basketball Meeting on Monday, October 27th during Warhawk Time at the Wellness Center Conference room, for players interested in playing this upcoming season.
There will be a pre-season basketball meeting on Tuesday, October 28th, during Warhawk time in Coach Huber's room, for players interested in playing this upcoming season.
There will be a meeting in Mr. Huber’s room on Thursday, October 30th, during Warhawk time for 8th-grade girls planning on playing basketball this year.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 - 2:20 Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - NO SCHOOL
Students spent their Friday at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. They were walked through different departments of the hospital, giving them all the details for their potential future careers.
Mrs.Sears' Nutrition students participated in a cooking class today. Thank you to Simply Nourished for hosting us!
Director of the Sheffield Public Library, Morgan Symens, spoke to 8th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ELA classes about resources, materials, and activities available through public libraries.
Did you know all West Fork students have access to a free research database through the public library? This can be found under “Digital Resources,” on the library’s website: https://www.sheffield.lib.ia.us/. Additionally, signing up for a library card is free!
Morgan also helped kick off a new ELA activity called “First Chapter Friday,” where students hear the first chapter of a book read aloud and note if they’d like to continue reading it or not. Students will explore a wide range of genres through this activity.
Thank you, Morgan Symens, for visiting and sharing your knowledge with West Fork students!
Did you know all West Fork students have access to a free research database through the public library? This can be found under “Digital Resources,” on the library’s website: https://www.sheffield.lib.ia.us/. Additionally, signing up for a library card is free!
Morgan also helped kick off a new ELA activity called “First Chapter Friday,” where students hear the first chapter of a book read aloud and note if they’d like to continue reading it or not. Students will explore a wide range of genres through this activity.
Thank you, Morgan Symens, for visiting and sharing your knowledge with West Fork students!
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