Intro to Health Careers & Health Science students took time to write down something they are appreciative of this Thanksgiving 🦃
Intro to Business created turkeys to share the brands they are thankful for. Students created a disguised turkey and 3 facts about it to share with classmates to guess.
Accounting students practiced journal entries today while celebrating National Play Monopoly Day!!
Student Lighthouse sponsored a Fun Friday! We had about 40 students attend our dodgeball event!
Mr Hanken's shop class
Student senate would like to thank everyone who donated food items for the high school backpack program. Here are the results:
1st place: Ms. Porras’s GST - 45 items
2nd place: Mrs. Raker’s GST - 38 items
3rd place: Mr. McNamara’s GST - 23 items
4th place: Mr. Andresen’s GST - 14 items
5th place: Mrs. Frye’s GST - 12 items
6th place: Mrs. Spencer’s GST - 10 items
7th place: Mrs. Schnoor’s GST - 8 items
Mr. Feltes donated 45 items and Mrs. Hudrlik donated 8 items.
A total of 203 items were donated!
Varsity girls basketball players spent their Saturday morning scrimmaging in Solon 🏀
We made edible water bubbles in Earth Science class. This is an alternative to plastic water bottles which are an environmental hazard.
Marinna Kroh came to speak to the intro to Health Career Students about her life as a family and marriage therapist.
HOSA students are ready to help you at the middle school wrestling meet concession stand!
Projects from Mr. Hanken's class
Projects from Mr. Hanken's class
Projects from Mr.Hanken's class
Construction tech 1 is building a shed for FFA
Mrs. Manthei and five business students attended the BPA Fall National Conference in Des Moines this past weekend! They learned new leadership skills, how to dress to impress, and participated in the JA stock market challenge against other students! Next up will be the state competition in February.
Several students from the high school visited the QC Electrical Training Center in Moline,IL this week. They learned about the Electrical Apprenticeship program through the IBEW Union and toured their facility.
Any student interested in pursuing a career in a trade should see their counselor or Mrs. McLaughlin for more information!
🌟 Attention, staff, students and families! 🌟 We’re celebrating National Pajama Day! 🎉 This is your chance to wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas to school tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th! Let’s make it a cozy and fun day together!
Intro to Health Careers and Health Science students finished their tour of the Jackson County Regional Health Center today. They toured the lab, X-Ray, therapy department, OR, billing and registration.
In Earth Science we are exploring bioplastics as a possible solution to the plastic problem. We are making toothbrush handles with our bioplastics. Once dry, we will evaluate them as an alternative to plastic made from less sustainable ingredients..
A group of juniors and seniors visited Kirkwood Community College to learn about life on campus. Students got to see a variety of facilities at Kirkwood, including their state of the art healthcare simulation center, veterinary tech building, and diesel tech lab!
College visits are open to any junior or senior at the high school. Please stop into the counseling office to sign up.
