​  Wisner-Pilger Jr.-Sr. High School Bulletin for Monday, February 24, 2020



Happy Birthday today to... Akeem Brown!! and Happy Belated Birthday to... Andrew Borgelt (February 20th)!!

Speech Team... remember to wear your team jerseys tomorrow. Team picture in the library at 8:15!

Reminder that NHS applications must be submitted on or before March 13. No late applications will be accepted.

Monday FFA Trivia Question... Cuming County is ranked #1 in Nebraska for cattle on feed. What counties are 2nd and 3rd place? Report your answer to Mr. Overturf.

Applications are being taken for lifeguards at the Wisner pool. Stop by the City Office to pick up an application. Must be age 15 or above.

Congratulations to the W-P Speechin' Gators... which finished third out of nineteen schools at this weekend's Gator Gab-Fest! Gator finalists were as follows: INFORMATIVE--Bryant Peck, Runner-Up! Jessica Svoboda, Fifth; DUET ACTING--Rockney and Bryant Peck, Third; Audrey Glaubius and Tymarie Ott, 12th; James Kinnison and Caden Schweers, 13th; POI--Jaden Berlin, Third; IMPROMPTU--Gwen Donner, Third; Aidan Sateren, Fourth; SAm Thompson, sixth; Caden Schweers, seventh; PERSUASIVE--Rockney Peck, Seventh; SERIOUS PROSE--Jadne Berlin, 9th; Gwen Donner, 10th; ENTERTAINMENT--Olivia Keller, 10th; Kaci Baier, 13th; POETRY--James Kinnison, 11th; Riley Theroes, 12th; Jaden Berlin, 19th; EXTEMPORANEOUS--Aidan Sateren, 11th; Sam Thompson, 13th; OID--Ott, Theroes, Baier, Glaubius, Donner--10th; Sateren, Mutchler, Slonecker, Keller--11th; HUMOROUS PROSE--McKenna Slonecker, 13th!!

Speech team: Practice after school! Check for tomorrow's Pilger Cardinal Triangular line up!

Please dismiss Junior High Wrestlers after flex period today.

GIRLS TRACK (and THOSE INTERESTED): A sport psychologist will be presenting Wednesday February 26th (4:00) here at school. She will address anxiety issues, ways to prepare for competitions, and methods of building up confidence. Please plan on attending. The program will last no more than one hour.

GIRLS TRACK: Practice officially starts March 2nd. If you plan on missing practice anytime that week for state basketball, you are expected to make the time up after school next week.

Community Blood Drive... will be at the Wisner-Pilger High School on Wednesday, February 26th from 12 to 6pm. Please contact Keena Koehlmoos at 402-750-6549 for an appointment. Soup and Bars will be served. 16 year olds wishing to donate can pick up a parent permission form from the front office.

National FFA Week Days! Everyone is welcome to participate. Participants will earn prizes daily! Monday- Animal Dress up Day. Tuesday- Teacher Appreciation Breakfast. Wednesday- Hick Dress up Day. Thursday- Elementary Ag Day and FFA Shirt. Friday- Pickup Day. **Daily Ag Trivia Questions in the announcements. Report answers to Mr. Overturf. ***Stop in the office to guess how many corn kernels in the jar!

Girls Basketball Players... there will be a jersey check in and quick meeting immediately after school at 3:45 P.M. in Ms. Scheitel's room on Monday, February 24.

Students... FEMA is accepting applications for their Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). The YPC was created in 2012 to unite young leaders who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities. The application period is open now through March 8. You can learn more about the program and council members' responsibilities at:application

Juniors and Seniors: prom and grand march sign-up is in the office. Please let the office know if you are not attending. Juniors, the $15 fee needs to be paid before you can attend prom.

Boys Basketball players, managers, and coaches... you have goodie bags in the front office. You may clean them out each day after school and may take them with you on Tuesday after school. GOOD LUCK AT DISTRICTS!!!

Students... If you are interested in learning more about the John Deere Tech program at Southeast Community College, please see Mrs. Kreikemeier about an event on March 5th.

The 2020 Nursing Career Camp hosts by the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Wayne State College will be held June 2nd and 3rd. For students entering grades 10-12. If you are interested in receiving more information, please contact Mrs. Kreikemeier.

NHS Readers... Tuesday - Sarah & Audrey, Wednesday - Reagan, Thursday - Colby & Kallan, and Friday - Jessica.