The basketball teams will travel to Pershing County (Lovelock) today, January 29th, to compete against the Mustangs. The schedule is as follows: the JV girls' game starts at 3:00 PM, followed by the JV boys' game at 4:30 PM. The varsity girls' game will begin at 6:00 PM, and the varsity boys' game is set for 7:30 PM.
Please note that the JV girls' game against White Pine, originally scheduled for Friday, January 31st, has been canceled.
Good luck LEOPARDS!
To stay up to date on all things Leopards athletics please visit our website
https://wells.ecsdnv.net/o/wcs/page/athletics
Fifth grade recently held GLOW DAY to celebrate the end of the semester. The activities included a math escape room, an ELA review game with tic-tac-toe, Jenga, and Connect 4. They also conducted a science experiment to learn about the chemistry behind glow sticks.
The Wells JV boys faced the Owyhee Braves on January 24 and the Carlin Railroaders on January 25. They won both games! Congratulations to the athletes and Mr. Thomas!
The History and Family Hunters Club gathered on Wednesday, January 22nd, for a meeting featuring guest speaker Mr. Woolsey. He presented an impressive collection of Wells newspapers dating from 1904 to 1940, sparking valuable discussions among members. The club is excited to embark on a new project designed to deepen their understanding of the history of Wells and its neighboring communities.
Winter Rally PENNY Wars
We invite you to participate in our upcoming fundraising event! Please bring your PENNIES to school and donate them by dropping them into the container designated for your favorite candidate. Each candidate is competing for the titles of King and Queen. Remember, the candidate with the most PENNIES in their container will be crowned.
Proceeds from the PENNY WAR will not only help determine the
Winter Rally King & Queen, but will go to Project Purple which helps those with
Pancreatic Cancer.
PENNIES go toward the candidate's total
ALL CASH and other COINS will go against their total
Now through Feb. 4th
Winter Rally King candidates are: Raleigh G, Landon H & Russell P
Winter Rally Queen candidates are: Stacia H, Jitzel R & Jess W
Hey everyone! Join us today, January 25th at the high school to cheer on our Leopards as they face off against the Carlin Railroads. Let’s show our support! JV boys @10 Varsity girls @11:30 Varsity boys @1 *Senior Night for our Leopards will be on February 8th*
Dear Wells Jr. High and High School students and parents,
We would like to inform you that MAPS testing will be conducted from Monday, January 27th, to Wednesday, January 29th, starting at 8:00 AM each day.
Please note that seniors do not need to take the MAPS test; they should arrive at school by 9:40 AM for their first-hour class.
Thank you!
**Elko County Writers Festival**
We invite you to showcase your creativity by submitting your original writing for consideration. Whether it’s poetry, short stories, or essays, we want to celebrate your talent!
In addition, we are on the lookout for captivating artwork to adorn the cover of our 2025 Writers Festival books. If you are an artist with a vision, we would love to see your designs.
Please note that all writing submissions must be received by February 28. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting literary event!
For more details, please scan the code provided.
Attention all junior high parents and guardians:
Intramural volleyball practice will begin on Monday, January 27th, at 6:30 PM at the Boys and Girls Club. The fee to participate is $25. All athletes must complete an Elko County School District Athletic Packet, which is available in the office. Please return the completed packet to Coach Kulinsky or the high school office. A sports physical is also required for participation in volleyball. If your student-athlete already had a physical for a fall/winter sport, they do not need a new physical. Their physical is good for the 2024-2025 school year.
The JV BOYS game scheduled for tonight at 4:30 against Jackpot has been CANCELLED. Varsity girls will play at 6 pm and varsity boys at 7:30 pm.
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Chris B, Marcos C, and Skylar H have successfully earned spots in the Nevada All-State Choir!
A heartfelt congratulations goes out to these talented individuals as well as to Mr. Roberson for his guidance and support.
The All-State Choir event will take place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, at the end of April, showcasing the incredible vocal talents of students from across the state.
The Wells Junior Varsity Boys team competed against the Carlin Railroaders and the Lund Mustangs in exciting matchups!
Elko Daily Free Press
AAA Students of the Week 2024-2025
AAA Academic - Jesse Speir
Wells High School senior Jesse Speir has maintained a 4.3 GPA. He is taking a rigorous academic load, including dual credit classes, honors classes and his earning a CTE business management certificate while serving as Eastern Region FBLA vice president, participating in AOT, golf, football and the Outdoor Club. After graduation, Jesse plans to pursue a degree in pre-law or political science.
AAA Athletic - Cesar Berumen
Wells High School senior Cesar Berumen is accomplished in football, basketball and baseball. He was selected to the 1A North All-Division second team as a wide receiver, given an honorable mention as a punter, is a two-time Pitcher of the Year and won MVP last season. Cesar plans to play college baseball while pursuing a career in sports medicine or as an electrician.
AAA Artistic - Destin Martin
Senior Destin Martin has been a dedicated member of the Wells High School Choir since her freshman year. She was selected for honor choir all for years and auditioned for All-State Choir. Destin participates in Drama and Technical Theater, designing playbills, managing marketing, acting in improv, serving as club historian and creating engaging Instagram content.
Hello Wells Elementary Families!
We’re excited to announce POPCORN DAYS every Thursday in January! Students can enjoy a tasty treat while supporting our school.
You can place your orders from Monday to Wednesday. Orders will be delivered on Thursday, and it’s just $1!
Thanks for your support, and we can’t wait to see everyone enjoy their popcorn!
The staff and students came together for an exciting assembly filled with laughter and cheer as they enjoyed a variety of holiday-themed games. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the season!
Update on the girls' varsity basketball team for January 2025:
On Friday, Jan 3, 2025, the team lost their game against Owyhee High School by a score of 34-40.
On Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025, the team won their game against Wendover High School by a score of 48-43.
On Thursday, Jan 9, 2025, the team lost their game against White Pine High School by a score of 28-30.
On Saturday, Jan 11, 2025, the team lost their game against McDermitt High School by a score of 48-52.
*The team will play in Carlin on Thursday, January 16th @ 6 pm.
The team will play in Eureka at 6 pm on Friday, January 17th, and in Lund on Saturday, January 18th at 1 pm.
The team is currently standing in 6th in the 1A East League.
Varsity boys' basketball update for January:
On Friday, Jan 3, the team won their game against Owyhee High School by a score of 53-44.
On Thursday, Jan 9, the team lost their game against Independence High School by a score of 39-51.
On Saturday, Jan 11, the team won their game against McDermitt High School by a score of 57-53.
*The boys will play in Carlin on Thursday, January 16th. JV boys at 4:30 pm and the varsity boys at 7:30 pm.
The team will travel to Eureka on Friday, January 17th, to take on the Vandals at 7:30 pm and then to Lund on Saturday, January 18th at 2:30 pm, to play the Mustangs.
The team is currently 4th in the 1A East League.
There is a slight change to the schedule for the basketball games in Eureka on Friday, January 17th. There will be no JV boys game. The JV girls will play at 4:30 pm, Varsity girls at 6 pm and Varsity boys at 7:30 pm. Good luck teams!
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the school-wide spelling bee for students in grades 4 through 8. It was an exciting event that showcased the hard work and dedication of our young spellers. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the Spelling Bee, as well as to everyone who participated. Your efforts truly made the event a memorable experience for our school community!
4th grade
1st-Reagan Y
2nd-Kenna C
3rd-Alisa W-B
Alt.-Daicy B
5th grade
1st-Aiden E
2nd-Noah C
3rd-Timprince B
Alt.- Serenity S
6th grade
1st- Brielle S
2nd-Mirian R
3rd-Woodrow O
Alt.-Zack B
7th grade
1st-Estrella R
2nd-Maximos C
3rd-Paul L
Alt.-Annaya D
8th grade
1st-Dalyann C
2nd-Cristo E
3rd-Ayden R
Alt.- Elizabeth W
Marcus U with the winning pin! Way to go Marcus!!
