**LOCATION CHANGE**
The Ward Coates Invitational track meet scheduled for March 21st has been changed to WENDOVER, UTAH. The field events start at noon PACIFIC time with the running events @ 1 pm PACIFIC time.
The History and Family Hunters Club has been diligently researching the history of old buildings in our town. They have been examining historical records and old newspapers. Their ultimate goal is to place QR codes at some of these sites, allowing visitors to scan the codes and access information about the history of the area.
The last Intramural Wrestling Meet was a tremendous success for our athletes. Camden G showcased impressive technique, while Dusty U exhibited great agility and strength. Brylee H demonstrated skill and determination, and Jesse P was a formidable competitor. Congratulations to all on a fantastic season filled with hard work and growth! We look forward to your future accomplishments!
🎉 Exciting News: Book Fair Week is Here! 📚
We're thrilled to announce that the preview for our Book Fair kicks off today, March 17th, and runs through March 20th with the sale of books March 24th-26th.
To make your shopping experience easy and hassle-free, don’t forget to create your Book Fair eWallet for cash-free shopping. Happy reading! 📖✨
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The talent show was a fantastic success, filled with unforgettable performances!
1st place went to Mrs. Prado's 6th-grade class for their outstanding act.
2nd place was awarded to Avery S., followed by Alivia S. in 3rd.
Lee C. claimed 4th place, while Aiden R. and Henry M. placed 5th.
A big thank you to the judges and everyone who helped make the event truly memorable!
Results and photos from the Virgin Valley High School track meet. We are excited to announce that the team will host the Ward Coates Memorial Invitational at Wendover, Utah high school on Friday, March 21st, at 12 pm PACIFIC time for field events and 1 pm for running events.
The Wells High School Track and Field team traveled to their first meet of the season at Virgin Valley High School over the weekend. They had a successful outing, with several athletes setting personal records in their events.
The following students received these awards at the District STEM Fair:
Zane H. & Carlos G- 2nd place 6 th Grade Group
Khloee J.- 2nd place 6th grade individual
Mrs. Safford’s Class- 2nd place 3rd Grade Class Project
Mrs. Brodsho's Class- 2nd place 4th Grade Class Project
Woodrow O.- 3rd place 6th grade individual
Max D.- Honorable Mention 5th Grade Individual
Daniela Q.- Honorable Mention 5th Grade Individual
Javier R.- Honorable Mention 6h Grade Individual
Ian S.- Honorable Mention 6h Grade Individual
Congratulations on all your hard work!
Hey everyone!
We’re excited to announce our track team fundraiser, "Pick a Date to Donate!" Each of our athletes has a sheet to fill out, and we’d love for you to join us in supporting our team. It’s simple: just pick a date, and that will be your donation amount to the track team. You can easily pay online by clicking the link https://sfnd.io/5zykz
Our first goal is to get some cozy, weather-resistant sweatpants for the team, and any extra funds will go toward fixing up our long jump and triple jump pits and runways. Your support means the world to us—thank you!
The baseball and softball games scheduled for this Saturday, March 15th, in Virginia City have been CANCELLED. The games will be rescheduled at a later date.
Wells Jr. Wrestling participated in the Nevada State Championships in Las Vegas last weekend. Joanna G. secured 2nd place, while RileyJo G. finished 6th in her bracket. Gus H. also placed 6th in the 8U boys' bracket. Quincy B. faced tough competition in a challenging bracket. Jackson G. achieved 5th place with a 2-2 record. Dallas P. concluded the season in 5th place after competing in a large bracket. Jed O. finished 5th in the state.
A huge shoutout goes to Richard Peltier and high school state champion wrestler Johnny G. for supporting the athletes!
You're invited to the Wells Combined School Spring Concert! 🎶
Join us in the High School Auditorium on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 PM.
Come enjoy an evening of wonderful music — admission is free! We can’t wait to see you there!
2025 Theatre Spring Break Camp
March 31-April 4
Elko Performing Arts Building
Students grades 2nd-8th
Register at elkotheatre.com/spring
Kindness
Join us for our exciting Scholastic Book Fair, which is taking place from Monday, March 24, to Wednesday, March 26. This is a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to explore a wide selection of engaging new books for all ages. We invite you to browse the displays. Don't miss out on this chance to find your next favorite book!
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Today, our talented Junior High and High School Choir, accompanied by Mr. Roberson, traveled to Elko for the much-anticipated Choir Festival.
The Career Fair was a great success, featuring over 30 vendors sharing career opportunities with our students and those from Jackpot and West Wendover. Attendees engaged with industry professionals, explored career paths, and learned about internships and job openings.
On Saturday, March 1st, our intramural wrestling team competed in Elko. Camden, Brylee, Jesse, and Dusty all took first place in their weight classes, showcasing their hard work and determination. RileyJo displayed impressive skill, finishing second after a tough match against Jesse. Overall, it was a day of intense competition.
Our softball team has been traveling to southern Nevada for games over the last two weekends. They beat Carlin 15-0 and Tonopah 23-2. However, they lost to Round Mountain 8-5, Laughlin 7-3, and Pahranagat Valley with scores of 20-5 and 10-8. Good luck this weekend in Virginia City. Go LEOPARDS!
Join us this Thursday, March 13th, as we wear BLUE to raise awareness for prostate and colorectal cancer! Let’s unite in support of those affected and make a powerful statement together.
