West Fork School District

Daily Announcements January 16, 2025 - Day 4/91 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu TODAY, Thursday, 1/16 is the last day to change your schedule. You also can no longer sign up for NIACC classes. The last day to drop a NIACC class is tomorrow, 1/17. Val Gonzalez from NIACC will be in the high school conference room from 8:00 - 12:00 if you need to drop a class. If you have NIACC books for 2nd semester, please pick them TODAY, Thursday, 1/16 in Mrs. Lillquist’s office. If you have books from 1st semester, please return those ASAP! Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This is a small event that has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering.Topics will include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. HS Trapshooting: Any high school students interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL need to email Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. A registration meeting will be on January 19th at 5 pm at The Church Of The Living Word building in Hampton (420 First Ave NE Hampton, IA 50441). HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) 4:00 = HS Basketball Quad vs Dike-New Hartford 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman ( bus leaves at 4:00 pm) Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell

Boys Wrestling Meet Day Graphic 1/16

Boys Wrestling @ Newman Catholic | 6:00 PM

West Fork vs Dike-New Hartford Girls Game Day Graphic

Daily Announcements January 15, 2025 - Day 3/Day 90 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Kaitlyn Burgin - 1/12 Agustin Hernandez - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/12 Mrs. Harsma - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/13 Jarren Hitzhusen - 1/15 Ashton Reicherts - 1/15 Josephine Kollmann - 1/16 Ms. Swenson - 1/16 Zaylynn Shellhart - 1/18 Katherine Holmes - 1/19 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu HS Trapshooting: Any high school students interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL need to email Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. A registration meeting will be on January 19th at 5 pm at The Church Of The Living Word building in Hampton (420 First Ave NE Hampton, IA 50441). HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 13, 2025 = start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) 4:00 = HS Basketball Quad vs Dike-New Hartford 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman ( bus leaves at 4:00 pm) Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell

Daily Announcements January 14, 2025 - Day 2/Day 89 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Kaitlyn Burgin - 1/12 Agustin Hernandez - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/12 Mrs. Harsma - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/13 Jarren Hitzhusen - 1/15 Ashton Reicherts - 1/15 Josephine Killman - 1/16 Ms. Swenson - 1/16 Zaylynn Shellhart - 1/18 Katherine Holmes - 1/19 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu HS Trap Shooting: Any high school student interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL needs to contact Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. There will be a registration meeting on January 19th at 5 pm HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 13, 2025 = start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) 4:00 = HS Basketball Quad vs Dike-New Hartford 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman ( bus leaves at 4:00 pm) Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00)

Rockwell Campus: Monday, January 13, 2025 Day 1 Lunch Today: Mozzarella Dunkers or Pizza Munchable Monday: Breakfast: Breakfast Taco or Cereal Lunch: Popcorn Chicken or Nacho Munchable Reminder: NO School January 20th!

Girls Wrestling Meet @ Humboldt

Mrs. Hansen’s 4s painting melted snowmen after reading Snowballs by Lois Ehlert

Weekly Sports Calendar!

Mrs. Sturges' Little Warhawk VIP of the Week was Hayes. His favorite color is blue. He likes to go to the shop, ride in his dad's semi, and ride his four wheeler. When Hayes grows up, he wants to be a worker guy! A fun fact about Hayes is he has a dirt bike and four wheeler.

Daily Announcements January 10, 2025 - Day 3/Day 87 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Deklan McKee - 1/1 Braylon Shreckengost - 1/2 Aizyk Wiseman - 1/3 Keira Huling - 1/4 Devin Hennick - 1/4 Naama Rodruquez-Hernandez - 1/4 Mr. Wold - 1/4 Andrew Atkinson - 1/7 Benjamin Staudt - 1/8 Eden Alldredge - 1/8 Christian Hernandez-Diaz - 1/9 Elliot Krum - 1/10 Kiara O’Brien - 1/10 Kaitlyn Burgin - 1/10 Mr. Laugen - 1/11 Agustin Hernandez - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/12 Mrs. Harsma - 1/12 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Friday, January 10, 2025 = end of 2nd quarter/1st semester Monday, January 13, 2025 = start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Nashua-Plainfield Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00 = HS girls wrestling @ Marshalltown (bus leaves at 5:30 pm on 1/10) Monday, January 13, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) This is a reminder that we are transitioning to a cashless ticketing system for all home athletics events this year. Options to purchase tickets include purchasing a ticket in advance on Bound or purchasing a ticket with a card at the gate (NO CASH ACCEPTED). Athletic ticket prices are $8 Adults, $5 Students/Senior Citizens. Thanks to our sponsors, Warhawk Students will again have free admission to all regular season home events for the 24/25 school year.

Congratulations to the Middle School Students of the Month. They do a great job of representing what a Warhawk means and lead by the SOAR expectations.

Game Day!!!

West Fork vs Nashua-Plainfield Girls Game Day Graphic

Daily Announcements January 9, 2025 - Day 1/Day 85 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Deklan McKee - 1/1 Braylon Shreckengost - 1/2 Aizyk Wiseman - 1/3 Keira Huling - 1/4 Devin Hennick - 1/4 Naama Rodruquez-Hernandez - 1/4 Mr. Wold - 1/4 Andrew Atkinson - 1/7 Benjamin Staudt - 1/8 Eden Alldredge - 1/8 Christian Hernandez-Diaz - 1/9 Elliot Krum - 1/10 Kiara O’Brien - 1/10 Kaitlyn Burgin - 1/10 Mr. Laugen - 1/11 Agustin Hernandez - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/12 Mrs. Harsma - 1/12 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Friday, January 10, 2025 = end of 2nd quarter/1st semester Monday, January 13, 2025 = start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 6:00 = HS boys wrestling Quad vs Forest City, Lake Mills, & North Butler (Senior Night Celebration at 5:40 before duels) 6:30 = HS JJV boys basketball @ Belmond (Jacobson Elementary) Bus leaves at 5:30 PM) Friday, January 10, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Nashua-Plainfield Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00 = HS girls wrestling @ Marshalltown (bus leaves at 5:30 pm on 1/10) Monday, January 13, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) This is a reminder that we are transitioning to a cashless ticketing system for all home athletics events this year. Options to purchase tickets include purchasing a ticket in advance on Bound or purchasing a ticket with a card at the gate (NO CASH ACCEPTED). Athletic ticket prices are $8 Adults, $5 Students/Senior Citizens. Thanks to our sponsors, Warhawk Students will again have free admission to all regular season home events for the 24/25 school year.

Come out Friday night and join the elementary students during the Girls Halftime for an amazing performance! Then stay for the boys game and watch the West Fork Dance Team as they perform The Mix a new category from State this year which they won Judges Choice! See you all there!!

Wrestling Meet Day Senior Night

Rockwell Campus Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Day 1 Lunch Today: Chicken Patty or Corn Dog Tomorrow: Breakfast: Egg, Bacon, & Cheese Bagel or Cereal Lunch: Walking Taco or Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Salad Reminder: NO School January 20th!

Kindergarten students in Mrs. Johnson's class showed off their knowledge of counting 5 and more using nickels and pennies. They played a game practicing counting on from five during math workplaces today!