Mr. Mac, Superintendent
As we close another school I can not help but say thank you to all the parents
of our students. It is a privilege for us to have the opportunity to work along
side of you in developing your children to their full potential. I am often
in conversation with other superintendents and am surprised at their headaches.
We have great kids, and yes a few headaches but I would not trade them for any
others.
On April 24th we opened numerous bids for our new facility. These bids came
in extremely high, we are working diligently on this project and completing
the facility correctly is our most important objective. The end of this month
we will begin the building process, there will be a lot of working going on
the entire summer. I would remind all of us that there will be people in town
that are unknown, so it is always better to error on the side of safety. I wish
you all the very best and Thank you for a very enjoyable year.
Also a reminder that Mother’s day is May 11th.
Mrs. Stracke, Elementary / Junior High Principal
"There's no word in the language I revere more than 'teacher.' My heart
sings when a kid refers to me as his teacher, and it always has. I've honored
myself and the entire family of man by becoming a teacher."
--Pat Conroy, Prince of Tides
Every young mind needs a spark to light the way to a brighter future through
learning-and teachers are that spark. I encourage you to recognize all of the
ways teachers contribute to the lives of children. Teachers, in partnership
with parents, truly make a difference. Help celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-10, 2008-to honor the dedicated men and women that lend their passion
and skills to educating our children.
Mr. Young, High School Principal
As we enter into May and close out another yr., I want to thank you the parents for another great yr. at West Holt. While I am sure that you have had a few challenges as we all have, I think that when we have to admit that we have a pretty good school system and great community to raise our kids in. I want to thank each of you for your help with activities, school functions and most of all for entrusting us with your child for the yr. We look forward to next yr. knowing that not only building additions are on the horizon but educational additions as well. Have a great May as we kick off summer.
Volume: 9 May, 2008
ATKINSON, Nebraska 68713 · (402) 925-2848 · FAX (402) 925-2177
P.O. Box 457 ·
Bill McAllister (925-2890) Kevin Young (925-2848) Jenny Stracke (925-5483)
SUPERINTENDENT HS PRINCIPAL K-8 PRINCIPAL
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Date Event
5th Award's Night
5th-7th National Range Judging
6th FCCLA Awards Banquet
11th WHHS Graduation
12th School Board Meeting
15th 8th Grade Promotion
16th State track
17th
20th State Golf
21st
21st Last day of school
27th-31st Driver Education Classes See page 2
See information regarding
Graduation on page 2.
News from Our Coaches & Sponsors
High School Track A list of summer activities is included in this newletter.
The coaches felt it best to included all activities on one page along with the
weight room hours for your convenience
2nd NENAC Inv. @ Randolph 4:00
8th Districts @ Battle Creek 11:00
13th Future Stars @ Laurel-Concord 2:30
16-17 State
Jr. High School Track
1st @ West Holt 10:00 5th @ Basset 9:00
5th @ Bassett 12:00 8th NENAC @ Plainview 8:00
Class I Track & Field 12th Districts @ Norfolk
Class I Track and Field starts May 1st, 20-21 State @ Kearney
See the flyer in this News letter.
Drill Team Tryouts
Open to all incoming 9th-12th grade girls.
Tuesday, May 6 – 7:00 pm meeting and practice
Wednesday, May 7 – 4:00 pm practice
Thursday, May 8 & Friday, May 9 – 7:00 pm practice
Monday, May 12 – 7:00 pm Tryouts
Tuesday, May 13 – Meeting for new drill team members after school
If you cannot attend the May 6th meeting and practice, contact Mrs. Gibbens
for more information.
SENIOR INFORMATION
*Last day of classes - Wednesday, May 7th.
*Graduation practice – Friday, May 9th at 7:50 A.M.
*Senior picture following graduation practice.
*Final check out after senior picture.
*Graduation – Sunday, May 11th at 2:00 P.M (Seniors be at school at 1:30
P.M.).
*Reserved Seating – Each senior will receive 10 reserved tickets.
All other seats will be open on a first come, first served basis. The doors
open at 1:00 P.M.
*Gift bags – will be made available in the north hallway.
We ask that only cards, no gifts, be put in these bags.
Seniors will be responsible to pick up their bag after graduation.
Booster Club News
I would like to thank everyone who helped out in any way with Post Prom Activities,
from the food, games, prizes, clean up, decorating or worked the games that
evening. I think that the evening went very well and the kids enjoyed
themselves. If your son or daughter has any comments about the activities,
please bring them to the meeting. Also please encourage your son or daughter to
write a thank you to the business or individual who provided the gift that they
won. We are still in need of some help for a concession stand on May 7,
please contact Nadine Marcellus if you can help. Please watch the newspaper
and listen to the radio for the date of our next meeting. Hope to have
a great attendance at our meeting, the last meeting we had great attendance.
WEST HOLT MEDICAL CLINIC
is providing
FREE
SPORTS PHYSICALS
for the
2008-2009 sports season
Dr. Kari Galyen Dr. Jim Galyen Jeana Simons PA-C
will be at
West Holt High School West Holt Junior High School
Tuesday Tuesday
May 6th May 13th
3 to 4:30 PM 3 to 4:30 PM
ALL AREA ATHLETES WELCOME AT EITHER SESSION
Summer Activity Schedule
Weight Room Hours Hours Sponsor
Mon. -Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 am Coach Nemetz
The Weight room will be open Monday thru Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 am and from
7:00 thru 9:00 pm. Highly recommend all athletes lift while there is supervision
in the weightroom, and not on there own. Mon. -Thurs. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Rotates
Week 1 D. Moran Week 6 A. Osborne
Week 2 R. Schreoder Week 7 C. Nemetz
It is our goal to have 100% attendence in the weightroom this summer, Lifting
will be required pior to any "open gym" activities. Week 3 R. Schreoder
Week 8 J. Kraus
Week 4 C. Nemetz Week 9 S. Kraus
Week 5 A. Osborne Week 10 D. Moran
Camps and Conditioning
Activity Grade Level Camp Date Cost Money Due by
Football Canoeing Trip (Unity Building) High School June 24 - 25 $20 ASAP C.
Nemetz
Concordia Univ. Team Camp High School July 23 - 25 $90 July 1 925-2457
Youth Camp 4th - 8th Aug. 11 - 14 free 340-3509
Skill positions workout Mon. & Wed. July
Preseason Conditioning (6-8pm) High School Aug. 11 - 15
Fall Camp Begins JH & High Sch. Aug. 18
Volleyball Open Gym JH & HS Thurs in July A. Osborne
Chambers Team Tourn JH July 7 $10 ASAP 925-2759
Chambers Team Tourn HS July 8 $15 ASAP 340-5723
Chambers Team Tourn HS July 22 $15 ASAP
Hastings College Team Camp 8th-12th July 17-19 $80 July 17th
Preseason Conditioning HS Aug 11-15
Fall Camp Begins HS Aug 18
Golf Jr. Clinic 2nd - 8th May 27 - 30 T. Hale
Jr. League, ages 9-14 Tuesdays June 3 - July 15 925-2368
Jr. Open Tourn. July 10th 340-0242
High School Match Play Tourney June 1- July 4
Girls' Practice begins Aug. 18
Cross Lake McConaughy Camp High School July 14 -17 $50 J. Kraus
Country 925-5903
Fall Camp Begins High Sch. Aug. 18 340-5753
Girls Basketball WH Youth Camp / Doane College 4th-6th (9-12) May 29 $25 May
20
WH Camp / Doane College JH & HS (1:15-4:15) May 29 $25 May 20
Boone central Shootout JV & Varsity June 6 $15 ASAP D. Moran
Chambers JV Shootout JV June 10 $15 ASAP 925-2788
Wisner-Pilger Shootout Varsity June 12 $15 ASAP
Wheeler Central Shootout JV & Varsity June 17 $15 ASAP
Doane Camp Varsity Varsity June 19 $45 ASAP
Pierce Shootout Varsity June 25 $15 ASAP
Chambers Varsity Shootout Varsity June 26 $15 ASAP
Open Gym Tuesdays June 10, 17, 24 No cost
Open Gym Thursday June 5, 12, 19, 26 No cost
Boys Basketball Mr. Basketball Kearney JV & Varsity May 28-29 $50 ASAP J.
Kraus
Mr. Basketball Kearney JV & Varsity May 31 - June 1 $50 ASAP 925-5903
O'Niell Summer League JV & Varsity June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $15 May 20 340-5753
YMCA Summer League - Norfolk JV & Varsity June 7, 14, 21, 28 $35 May 20
Creighton Team Camp JV & Varsity June 20 - 21 $100 June 1
Open Gym Tues. & Thurs July No cost
Contact Mr. Kraus for individual Camp information
Wrestling Royce Alger's Iowa Hawkeye Camp (O'Neill) June 2 - 5 $115 R. Schroeder
Elem & JH 9 - 11:30 am 925-2816
High School 1 - 4:30 pm 340-2432
Contact Mr. Schroeder for individual camp information
Track J. Kraus
Doane Track Camp 6th - 12th June 13-14 $60 June 1 925-5903
340-5753