West Fork School District

Daily Announcements February 3, 2025 - Day 3/102 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Josi Janssen - 2/3 Jaxxen Hitzhusen - 2/3 Tessa Despenas - 2/6 Maesy Mayland - 2/7 Buster Rinnels - 2/8 Brandon Rinnels - 2/8 Holdyn Bamrick - 2/8 Oliver Orozco - 2/9 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This small event has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering. Topics 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. Signups for Individual Speech Contest for the 2025 Spring Season! Open to all students 9th - 12th grade -- it's fun, a great opportunity to express yourself, and has flexible rehearsals with a lower time commitment than sports! Signup Here: https://forms.gle/jy5463Z6U1TfoAyR9 Information session will be held in the Large Gym on Friday, February 7th, during Warhawk time! Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School 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 8:10 am or exits the building before 3:10 pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Monday, February 10, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Nashua (dismiss at 2:40 pm, bus leaves at 2:50 pm) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Belmond (dismiss at 3:05 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at St. Ansgar (dismiss at 2:35 pm, bus leaves at 2:45 pm)

Used wrestling mat for sale! The mat comes in 3 sections that are 13 by 13 ft. The competition side is black and silver (shown in the photo). The bottom side has 9 silver circles total. $4500 for the whole mat, we are not interested in selling this in sections at this time. Used for High School and Junior High events.

Purchase your Girls State Wrestling Tickets before they are gone! https://xtreamarena.evenue.net/events/ighsau-girls-state-wrestling?RSRC=PRM_WEB&RDAT=GSW24&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ACz7DR3xruUQtl9oBVKvdGwlgZ7AELHjF-CWC6ZbhN6tNi2OV7hyGntU_aem_vONTxeMIxGHe0tHDDzooJQ

Congratulations to Fernanda Ramirez! Fernanda qualified for the state wrestling tournament!!

The 7th grade STEM class got to use the engineering design process to create several different bouncy balls. Their challenge was to make the highest bouncing and most cost efficient design!

The 6th graders had fun learning about the movement of plate tectonics with a delicious lab!

Mrs. Sturges' Little Warhawk of the Week was Isaac. He likes the colors blue and black. His interests are Transformers, tractors, race cars, watching TV, and playing with friends. When Isaac grows up, he wants to be a farmer. One fun fact about Isaac is he likes to help his Daddy with cattle chores.

Congratulations to SOAR patch students and staff!! 9th- Connor Swenson 10th - Evie Hitzhusen 11th - Addison Wentz (not pictured) 12th - Brylie Hubka Staff - Mr. Huber

Daily Announcements January 31, 2025 - Day 2/101 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Ashyr Wiseman - 1/30 Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Mr. Mehmen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu 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. Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School 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 31, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Saint Ansgar 4:00 = HS girls wrestling regional tournament @ Osage (Dismiss at 12:05, bus leaves at 12:15 pm) Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:00 = HS boys wrestling @ North Butler (bus leaves at 6 am) Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Monday, February 10, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Nashua (dismiss at 2:40 pm, bus leaves at 2:50 pm) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Belmond (dismiss at 3:05 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at St. Ansgar (dismiss at 2:35 pm, bus leaves at 2:45 pm)

Girls Wrestling Meet Day 1/31 @ Osage (1A Regional)

West Fork vs Saint Ansgar Girls Game Day Graphic

Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarten class has learned so much, we're practically 100 years old now! Happy 100th day of school!

Middle School Girls Basketball vs. North Butler will be played in Allison today. 7th grade begins at 4:15pm.

It's that time of the year Preschool registration is now OPEN! First come first serve(current 3's are guaranteed a spot in 4's). Contact the Elementary office for a packet.

Daily Announcements January 30, 2025 - Day 1/100 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Ashyr Wiseman - 1/30 Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Mr. Mehmen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu 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. Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School 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 30, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Allison (dismiss at 2:45 pm, bus leaves at 2:55 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at Nashua (dismiss at 2:45 pm, bus leaves at 2:55 pm) 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV @ Forest City (bus leaves at 5 pm) Friday, January 31, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Saint Ansgar 4:00 = HS girls wrestling regional tournament @ Osage (Dismiss at 12:05, bus leaves at 12:15 pm) Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:00 = HS boys wrestling @ North Butler (bus leaves at 6 am) Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Monday, February 10, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Nashua (dismiss at 2:40 pm, bus leaves at 2:50 pm) Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Belmond (dismiss at 3:05 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at

Daily Announcements January 28, 2025 - Day 5/98 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Ashyr Wiseman - 1/30 Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Mr. Mehmen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu A high school baseball meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28th, in the wellness center meeting room during Warhawk time. The 8th graders will meet at 11:10, and the high school will meet at 11:40. 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. Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School 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: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Central Springs 6:00 = HS boys wrestling @ GHV (Bus leaves at 3:30 pm ) Thursday, January 30, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Allison (dismiss at 2:45 pm, bus leaves at 2:55 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at Nashua (dismiss at 2:45 pm, bus leaves at 2:55 pm) 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Forest City Friday, January 31, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Saint Ansgar 4:00 = HS girls wrestling regional tournament @ Osage (Dismiss at 12:05, bus leaves at 12:15 pm) Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:00 = HS boys wrestling @ North Butler (bus leaves at 6 am) Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm)

This weekend's archery awards.

West Fork vs Central Springs Girls Game Day Graphic

Rockwell Campus: Monday, January 27, 2025 Day 4 Lunch Today: Chicken & Waffles or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Tomorrow: Breakfast: Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait or Cereal Lunch: Popcorn Chicken Wrap or Pizza Munchable

Daily Announcements January 27, 2025 - Day 4/97 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Ashyr Wiseman - 1/30 Carson Skiye - 2/2 Avayah Hansen - 2/2 Mr. Mehmen - 2/2 Ellie Harms - 2/3 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu 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. Upcoming Important Dates: Professional Development - 2/17 No School 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: Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell 4:15 = JH Wrestling at Newman (dismiss at 3:05, bus leaves at 3:15) 6:00 = HS boys basketball JV at Mason City (bus leaves at 4:45 pm) Tickets will need to be purchased for tonight’s game. $7 by card or $8 with cash. Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Central Springs 6:00 = HS boys wrestling @ GHV (Bus leaves at 3:30 pm ) Thursday, January 30, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Allison (dismiss at 2:45 pm, bus leaves at 2:55 pm) 4:15 = JH Wrestling at Nashua (dismiss at 2:45 pm, bus leaves at 2:55 pm) 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Forest City Friday, January 31, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Saint Ansgar 4:00 = HS girls wrestling regional tournament @ Osage (Dismiss at 12:05, bus leaves at 12:15 pm) Saturday, February 1, 2025 8:00 = HS boys wrestling @ North Butler (bus leaves at 6 am) Monday, February 3, 2025 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs GHV Tuesday, February 4, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs North Butler (Senior Night) Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Newman Friday, February7, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad @ Nashua (JV dismiss at 2:05 pm, bus leaves at 2:15 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm)