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Villisca School Daily Update
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Information from the Villisca Schools' Daily bulletin. Some items will be left on this page for several days.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS to Olivia Herzberg and Andrea Liddell for being accepted to the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band which marches in the Fiesta Bowl parade in Arizona!

Marcus Taylor will be going to Europe this summer from July 3 to July 18. He will be visiting seven different countries including England, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, and Germany. Marcus is now having a raffle to raise money for his trip and there are many great local prizes (list available in the office). Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, or 25 for $20. The drawing will be June 7. If you would like to purchase tickets please contact the office, Marcus or Larry Taylor. Thanks for your support!

1. HS girls track get all you track things turned in ASAP to Mr. Wood. thanks...
2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Faith Fergenson, Sabrina Kammerer, Dani Ives, Briana Nethery, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Brandy Sickels, and Richard Sutton.
3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.
4. There will be a HS football meeting on Wed. afterschool.
5. We will be having a cheerleading meeting with Jill, our Varsity Rep, on Wed. May 26th at 5:30 pm in the gym. We will be looking at different shoes, samples of wind suits and bodysuits and placing orders. Each cheerleader will need to purchase new shoes, a wind suit, and bodysuits. (Due to our shoes & wind suits being discontinued it will be necessary to order a different style this year.) It is important for all football & basketball cheerleader to attend this meeting as we will also be discussing fundraisers to pay our way to camp in August. If you are in drivers ed you are excused.
6. The following need to turn in track uniforms, sweats and warmups to Mr. Peterson: Damon Sunderman, Austin Sorensen, Jared Spunaugle, Marshall Dolch, and Austin Greig.
7. There will be a mandatory Yearbook meeting/workday this friday from 9-1. We need to have everyone, especially editors, come and work on pages. There is a lot of editing and proofreading to do. The deadline for the finished book is June 2nd, so please work on this every available minute this week, remember many people are buying and reading this publication, it needs to be perfect.
8. Donald Sexton, Richard Sutton, Brandy Sickels, Austin Greig, Casey Branan, CJ McCuen, and Jace Ayres please stop by the office.
9. This is the last week to sign up for the summer running club. We will meet Monday and Thursdays at 8:30am in front of the school starting on June 7th. It will be a fun way to keep in shape or get in shape over the summer and you can earn a miles t-shirt. See Ms. Hayes if you are interested.
10. ALL JH & HS girls and boys locker rooms need to be cleaned out. Please pick up and take things home. Anything left after Thursday will be thrown out. Thanks....
11. Girls interested in playing summer basketball league will be playing on Sundays. (Grades 8-11). We go to Red Oak High School this Sunday, May 30, at 4:00 PM. We can meet at the high school to drive over at 3:15. Please let Coach Williams know if you can make it as we need at least six going. Text will be fine.
12. The Stanton Spanish Club is having dances over the summer on the following Sat., June 5(Eagles Club) & 26(Gold Fair Building), July 31(White Fair Building), and August 21(Gold Fair Building). 5-7th grade will be from 7-8:30 p.m. with a $3 admission fee. 8-12th grade will be from 8:45-11 p.m. with a $5 admission fee.
13. The 8th grade girl scouts (that can make it) need to meet at the baseball field tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. It should not take long to complete our silver project.
14. The following teachers have your sign out sheets. These must be completed BEFORE you leave for the summer, thanks! 6-8th grade Mrs. Jones, 9th grade Mrs. Means, 10th & 11th grade Ms. Feil.
15. Share A Bike will be held Sat., June 5 (rain date June 12) at 400-4th Ave, Nodaway, Iowa (785-3311). The bikes are FREE. The time will be 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. for any family that have children in school. For anyone else who would like to have a bike they may come in the afternoon. For more information stop by the office.

Notes from the Guidance office: 8th - 11th students MUST turn in their registration forms to Mr. Jones before they sign out. Please parent signature on them. Thanks...

Today’s Activities:
3rd-5th grade
Enarson Elementary Field Day
-4:30-6:30 p.m. Driver's Ed Class
-6 p.m. HS SB/BB JV/V @ Mt. Ayr, leave @ 4 p.m.

Lunch Menu:
COOK'S CHOICE

Monday, May 24, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO MRS. DENISE SUNDERMAN!

FINAL RESULTS FROM THE STATE TRACK MEET:

Austin Greig - 22nd in the 800m run with a time of 2:06.89

Girls team had 15 pts. total.

Courtney Auxier - 10th place individually over all in all classes
7th place in the long jump with a jump of 16’ 1 3/4”
4th place 100m dash with a time of 12.97

Lilly Berggren - 13th in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:08.60

Sprint Med. team of BreeAnn Fisher, Lilly Berggren, Morganne Haer, and Sheri Schaaf placed 16th with a time of 1:55.61

4x200 team of Lilly Berggren, Morganne Haer, Sheri Schaaf, and Courtney Auxier placed 4th with a new school record of 1:48.25

4x100 team of Lilly Berggren, Morganne Haer, Sheri Schaaf, and Courtney Auxier placed 6th with a new school record of 51.47

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!

1. HS girls and boys track get all you track things turned in ASAP. thanks...
2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Emma Bodwell, Eric Bodwell, Faith Fergenson, Sabrina Kammerer, Katelyn Kernen, Dani Ives, Briana Nethery, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Leah Robinson, Brandy Sickels, and Cody Steinbach.
3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.
4. There will be a HS football meeting on Wed. afterschool.
5. We will be having a cheerleading meeting with Jill, our Varsity Rep, on Wed. May 26th at 5:30 pm in the gym. We will be looking at different shoes, samples of wind suits and bodysuits and placing orders. Each cheerleader will need to purchase new shoes, a wind suit, and bodysuits. (Due to our shoes & wind suits being discontinued it will be necessary to order a different style this year.) It is important for all football & basketball cheerleader to attend this meeting as we will also be discussing fundraisers to pay our way to camp in August. If you are in drivers ed you are excused.
6. Thank you to Katelyn Kernen, DJ Klocke, John Fletcher, and Emily Marshall for coming to the yearbook meeting on Saturday. A special thank you to John and Emily for staying until we were close to being finished. We got a lot done. To the others please do your pages that you committed to. We are so close to a finished book and need to edit before we submit. Thank you for your hard work.

Today’s Activities:
-Yearbook pictures 2nd and 4th pd
-Cindy Dance Studio stage practice in the gym.
-4:30-6:30 p.m. Driver's Ed Class
KDG-2nd Grade
Enarson Elementary Field Day

Lunch Menu:
Fish Sandwich
Potato Salad
Cottage Cheese
Peaches & Milk

Friday, May 21, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS to Marci Greig for being chosen to attend Hoby this year!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Courtney Auxier who placed 7th in the state for the 1A long jump!!

1. The East Sunrisers 4-H Club will meet at the Lutheran Church parking lot in Villisca on Sunday morning (May 23) at 6:30 a.m. to travel to Corning to clean up at the Adams County Speedway. We need you there. Parents and siblings are also welcome to come along to help!

2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Emma Bodwell, Eric Bodwell, Faith Fergenson, Sabrina Kammerer, Katelyn Kernen, Dani Ives, Briana Nethery, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Leah Robinson, Brandy Sickels, and Cody Steinbach.

3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.

4. If you would like to have the VHS Graduation Section in color pdf format please email newspapr@netins.net - use the subject line Villisca Graduates. Note: this is not suggested for Dial-up Internet users due to the size of the file.

5. The yearbook will be having a workday tomorrow @ 12:30 p.m. to get this year’s book done and to get started on ad sales for next year. Everyone is to attend. You are not able to put off your pages any further, our deadline for finished book is June 2. Please work on it every available minute until the meeting.

6. All varsity dance team members for the 2010-11 school year will have a meeting at 8 a.m. in the gym on Monday morning.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MRS. LINDA DOLCH TODAY!

3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.

4. HS boys track get uniforms and warm ups turned in to Mr. P this week.

5. Thanks to all who helped make the blood drive a success yesterday. The American Red Cross was able to collect 40 productive units. Good Job!

6. If you would like to have the VHS Graduation Section in color pdf format please email newspapr@netins.net - use the subject line Villisca Graduates. Note: this is not suggested for Dial-up Internet users due to the size of the file.

7. The yearbook will be having a workday Sat., May 22, @ 12:30 p.m. to get this year’s book done and to get started on ad sales for next year. Everyone is to attend. You are not able to put off your pages any further, our deadline for finished book is June 2. Please work on it every available minute until the meeting.

8. There will be a junior class meeting at 8:15 a.m. tomorrow morning in Mr. Hult’s room.

9. All varsity dance team members for the 2010-11 school year will have a meeting at 8 a.m. in the gym on Monday morning.

Wed., May 19, 2010

2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Emma Bodwell, Eric Bodwell, Faith Fergenson, Tyler Gibler, Sabrina Kammerer, Katelyn Kernen, Dani Ives, Briana Nethery, Brandon Pafford, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Leah Robinson, Brandy Sickels, Cody Steinbach, and Jasmine Weaver.

3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.

4. HS boys track get uniforms and warm ups turned in to Mr. P this week.

5. HS boys or girls track members that are interested in going to the State Track meet on Friday please see Mr. P today!

8. Reminder to ALL NHS students and students who are scheduled to give blood, it is your responsibility to let your teachers know that you will be gone and to obtain any make up work.

9. ALL students will be required to sign in and out of the office to attend the blood drive.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MS. HEATHER MANKEN TODAY!

CONGRATULATIONS to the HS girls golf team on placing 3rd yesterday! They do not get to advance but we are VERY PROUD of their performance! Kate Franson got 9th individually, CONGRATS!

CONGRATULATIONS to the JH boys track team on their performance at the CC track meet yesterday!
The 4x100 team took 3rd place.

CONGRATULATIONS to the JH girls track team on their performance at the CC track meet yesterday!
The 4x800 team of Rachel Herzberg, Kelsey Means, MaKayla Gladman, and Kara Gillespie took the title.

1. 8th grade girl scouts will have a work session at Terry Currin’s shop tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please wear clothes that you can paint in.
2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Emma Bodwell, Eric Bodwell,Faith Fergenson, Tyler Gibler, Sabrina Kammerer, Katelyn Kernen, Dani Ives, Briana Nethery, Brandon Pafford, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Leah Robinson, Brandy Sickels, Cody Steinbach, and Jasmine Weaver.
3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.
4. Due to state track meet participation - student council meeting has been moved from Friday to Wed., May 19
@ 8 a.m. All 2010-2011 new student council members need to attend. Meeting will be in Mrs. Means’ room.
5. HS boys track get uniforms and warm ups turned in to Mr. P this week.
6. HS baseball practice afterschool at the field.
7. Valley Boosters 4-H trash pickup and meeting tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the south sign on highway 71.
8. JH softball practice will be in the gym last period today.
9. There will be a cross country meeting on Wed. during 3rd period in Ms. Hayes room for anyone interested in going out for cross country next fall.
10. HS softball will be at the field at 4 p.m.
11. CORRECTION ON SOPH. CLASS OFFICERS: Congratulations to President Travis Herzberg, Vice President Morganne Haer, Secretary BreeAnn Fisher, and Treasurer Cole Sunderman.
12. Reminder to ALL NHS students and students who are scheduled to give blood, it is your responsibility to let your teachers know that you will be gone and to obtain any make up work.
13. ALL students will be required to sign in and out of the office to attend the blood drive tomorrow.

Monday, May 17, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO MRS. JULIE BRAMBLE!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the HS girls track team on their performance at the district track meet Friday night!
State Qualifiers:
Courtney Auxier in long jump and 100m dash!
Lilly Berggren in the 400m hurdles!
4x200 and 4x100 teams of Morganne Haer, Sheri Schaaf, Lilly Berggren, and Courtney Auxier!
The 4x100 team also broke the VHS school record.
Sprint Med. team of BreeAnn Fisher, Morganne Haer, Sheri Schaaf, and Lilly Berggren!
GOOD LUCK AT STATE!

CONGRATULATIONS to the HS boys track team on their performance at the district track meet Friday night!
The shuttle hurdle team of Marshall Dolch, Alex Herzberg, Sawyer Johannes and Chris Schaaf broke a
VHS school record.
State Qualifier: Austin Greig in the 800m run, GOOD LUCK AT STATE AUSTIN!

1. 8th grade girl scouts will have a work session at Terry Currin’s shop tomorrow night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please wear clothes that you can paint in.
2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Emma Bodwell, Eric Bodwell, Karsen Rattenborg, Faith Fergenson, Tyler Gibler, Colby Gregory, Sabrina Kammerer, Katelyn Kernen, Dani Ives, Mackensie Mauderly, Briana Nethery, Brandon Pafford, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Jesus Ramos, Leah Robinson, Manley Schipansky, Brandy Sickels, Haley Sickels, Keith Stapleton, Cody Steinbach, and Jasmine Weaver.
3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.
4. Reminder that NHS hours are due to Mrs. Haidsiak-Riggle prior to the end of the semester. It is your responsibility to get these turned in, Mrs. Haidsiak-Riggle will not be tracking you down to get them.
5. Show choir rental fees need to be paid ASAP.
6. We will be having a cheerleading meeting with Jill, our Varsity Rep, on Wed. May 26th at 5:30 pm in the gym. We will be looking at different shoes, samples of wind suits and bodysuits and placing orders. Each cheerleader will need to purchase new shoes, a wind suit, and bodysuits. (Due to our shoes & wind suits being discontinued it will be necessary to order a different style this year.) It is important for all football & basketball cheerleader to attend this meeting as we will also be discussing fundraisers to pay our way to camp in August. Driver’s Ed students are excused from this meeting.
7. Valley Boosters 4-H trash pickup and meeting on May 19 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the south sign on highway 71.
8. There will be a yearbook meeting tomorrow second hour in the art room. This is for anyone interested in yearbook next year, 9-12th grades. We need people that are reliable and can followthrough on commitments that they make. Bring a pen and paper.
9. There will be a cross country meeting on Wed. during 3rd period in Ms. Hayes room for anyone interested in going out for cross country next fall.
10. 6th grade will eat b lunch today and jh track will eat a lunch.

Friday, May 14, 2010

1. There were a pair of glasses found please stop by the office to claim.
2. The following have overdue books that need to be turned into the media center. If they are not turned in you will be fined. Emma Bodwell, Eric Bodwell, Karsen Rattenborg, Faith Fergenson, Tyler Gibler, Colby Gregory, Sabrina Kammerer, Katelyn Kernen, Dani Ives, Mackensie Mauderly, Briana Nethery, Brandon Pafford, Chris Pafford, Kelly Pafford, Jesus Ramos, Leah Robinson, Manley Schipansky, Brandy Sickels, Haley Sickels, Keith Stapleton, Cody Steinbach, and Jasmine Weaver.
3. The following people need to see Mr. Hults about prom souvenirs, ASAP: Heidi Moyer, Courtney Auxier, Jadon Ayres, Abbey Wallingford, Timmy Myers, and Nick Wiechman.
4. Reminder that NHS hours are due to Mrs. Haidsiak-Riggle prior to the end of the semester. It is your responsibility to get these turned in, Mrs. Haidsiak-Riggle will not be tracking you down to get them.
5. Show choir rental fees need to be paid ASAP.
6. We will be having a cheerleading meeting with Jill, our Varsity Rep, on Wed. May 26th at 5:30 pm in the gym. We will be looking at different shoes, samples of wind suits and bodysuits and placing orders. Each cheerleader will need to purchase new shoes, a wind suit, and bodysuits. (Due to our shoes & wind suits being discontinued it will be necessary to order a different style this year.) It is important for all football & basketball cheerleader to attend this meeting as we will also be discussing fundraisers to pay our way to camp in August. Driver’s Ed students are excused from this meeting.
7. Learning to fly remote control airplanes will be at the football field afterschool.
8.There will be a yearbook meeting Tuesday May 18th second hour in the art room. This is for anyone interested in yearbook next year. 9-12th grades. We need people that are reliable and can followthrough on commitments that they make. Bring a pen and paper.
9.Class officers for 2010-2011 School year
Seniors-Pres - Conner Currin
Vice - Katelyn Kernen
Sec - DJ Klocke
Treas - Dani Ives
Student Council reps - Katelyn Kernen and Ashley Thompson
Juniors-Pres - Alicia Wagner
Vice - Rachel Schut
Sec - Brooke Gay
Treas - Breanne Gibler
Student Council reps - Alicia Wagner and Dylan Dolch
Sophomores-Pres - Travis Herzberg
Vice - Cole Sunderman
Sec- BreAnn Fisher
Treas. - Morganne Haer
Student Council reps - Jenny King and BreAnn Fisher
Freshman-Pres - Stefanie Johannes
Vice - Makayla Gladman
Sec - Mikayla Dolch
Tres - Evan Baldwin
Student Council reps - Mikayla Dolch and Casaundra Currin
Congratulations to all - and great job to everyone that applied! All 2010-2011 student council members need to see Mrs Means today.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM EARLIER BULLETINS

The office cannot make change. Thank you...

There have been changes to the Cross Country schedule and JH/JV Football schedule. Do not follow the printed calendar. Updated schedules are in the office and schedules will be posted on the online calendar within the next couple of days.

If you are a student that uses an inhaler please see Mrs. Jacobs.

The staff and faculty of Villisca schools will be celebrating school spirit each Friday with “Bluejay Friday.” All students wanting to participate should wear a blue shirt, a bluejay shirt, etc. to show school spirit.

If you didn’t get a handbook or a student planner, please stop by the office and pick one up.

*If you have a lock on your locker make sure the office has a back up key or knows your combination. If you do not provide the office with this information your lock will be cut off your locker.

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School Year 2009-2010 Accomplishments

5/25/10 - CONGRATULATIONS to Olivia Herzberg and Andrea Liddell for being accepted to the Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band which marches in the Fiesta Bowl parade in Arizona!

5/24/10 - FINAL RESULTS FROM THE STATE TRACK MEET:

Austin Greig - 22nd in the 800m run with a time of 2:06.89

Girls team had 15 pts. total.

Courtney Auxier - 10th place individually over all in all classes
7th place in the long jump with a jump of 16’ 1 3/4”
4th place 100m dash with a time of 12.97

Lilly Berggren - 13th in the 400m hurdles with a time of 1:08.60

Sprint Med. team of BreeAnn Fisher, Lilly Berggren, Morganne Haer, and Sheri Schaaf placed 16th with a time of 1:55.61

4x200 team of Lilly Berggren, Morganne Haer, Sheri Schaaf, and Courtney Auxier placed 4th with a new school record of 1:48.25

4x100 team of Lilly Berggren, Morganne Haer, Sheri Schaaf, and Courtney Auxier placed 6th with a new school record of 51.47

5/4/10 - CONGRATULATIONS to the JH band on receiving a I- rating at large group on Saturday!

5/2/10 - Corner Conference Art Show results - e). The Villisca Art students received 11 Honorable Mentions, 10 Third places, 12 Second places, 8 First places, and 1 Best of show.

4/29/10 - CONGRATULATIONS to the following for making the Varsity/State Dance Team for 2010-11:
Captains: Sawyer Johannes and Mackensie Mauderly
Members: Courtney Auxier, Katelyn Kernen, Ashley Thompson, Sheri Schaaf, Lilly Berggren, BreeAnn Fisher, Casaundra Currin and Stefanie Johannes.

4/21/10 - Eight members went to State Convention on April 15 and 16th. Marshall Dolch participated in the job interview competition and received a silver. The chapter received a trophy for donating over $1,000 to the Iowa FFA Association. Jared Gillespie received a scholarship from the FFA Association. CONGRATULATIONS!

4/19/10 - CONGRATULATIONS to Beth Baker, Jenny King, and Marcus Taylor each of whom received a II rating on their
solos Saturday!

4-19-10 - GOOD JOB to all vocal participants on Sat.! Vocal ratings were 3 - I’s, 5 - II’s, and 6 - III’s. Thanks for all of your
hard work! Mrs. K.

4/9/10 - At the elementary, the 3rd grade store raised $87.45 for a donation to Haiti. CONGRATULATIONS!

4/9/10 - CONGRATULATIONS to Sheri Schaaf, Rachel Schut, and Sheyann Sunderman who have been invited to perform at the Iowa Horse Fair this weekend with the Two County Dusters equestrian drill team!

3/30/10 - Students from approximately 13 high schools were on Southwestern Community College's campus on Friday, March 26, 2010, for the 2010 Automotive Open House. The college's annual high school collision/welding contest is a part of the event. Logan Taylor of Villisca placed second.

VHS was also a winner that day, winning a wire welder in a drawing.

2/24/10 - CONGRATULATIONS to the VHS speech students at Corner Conference Speech yesterday!
The team received 2nd place, missing the trophy by 1 point!
The following received medals:
Emma Wright - 1st in Original Oratory
Sawyer Johannes - 1st in Acting and 2nd in Storytelling
Kelci Sunderman - 2nd in Musical Theatre
Leah Robinson - 1st in Public Address
Ashley Thompson - 1st in Prose

CONGRATULATIONS to following basketball players on making the following All Corner Conference teams:
Nathan Cordon - Honorable Mention
Amanda Focht - Honorable Mention
Timmy Myers - 2nd Team
Courtney Auxier - 2nd Team
Jill Vanderhoof - 2nd Team
Marshall Dolch - 1st Team

2-9-10 - CONGRATULATIONS to VHS Choral Reading (non performing) and Musical Theatre (performing) at All-State!

2-8-10 - CONGRATULATIONS to the VHS speech team who all came home from State competition with I ratings!!! We are proud of you!

1-18-10 - CONGRATULATIONS to Sawyer Johannes you received a first and second place finish in the All Iowa Open Dance competition in Cedar Rapids yesterday!

1-11-10 - CONGRATULATIONS to Ryan Focht who received 2nd team All Western Iowa’s “ALL DECADE” team 2000-2009!!

12-6-09 Congratulations to the State Dance Team who received a two rating and were less than one point away from a one rating and for receiving a community service award!! They were recognized in the program for distinguished academic award for a team g.p.a of 3.576!

11-10-09 CONGRATULATIONS to the following students on placing in the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Voice of Democracy contest! 1st place: Nick Scott, 2nd place: Alex Herzberg, 3rd place: Kyle Rhamy
Nick and Alex’s speeches will be moving on to the district level for judging.

11-10-09 CONGRATULATIONS to the following football players for making the All-District Team!
1st Team Offense: Jadon Ayres - End and Nick Berggren (Unanimous) - PK
2nd Team Offense: Nathan Cordon - OL and Nick Berggren - P
Honorable Mention Offense: Nick Berggren - Utility
2nd Team Defense: Dalton Morrison - DL, Nick Berggren - LB, and Jake Eblen - DB
Honorable Mention Defense: Nathan Cordon - LB and Cody Hardy - Utilit

11/9/09 - CONGRATULATIONS to Courtney Auxier who received first team all conference volleyball, to Sheri Schaaf who received second team all conference volleyball, and to Kate Franson and Emma Wright who received honorable mention!

11-9-09 - CONGRATULATIONS to Sawyer Johannes who received a I rating at State Individual Dance Competition in Pella on Sat.

11/2/09 - CONGRATULATIONS to Mikayla Dolch and MaKayla Gladman for being accepted to the 8th grade Southwest Iowa Honor Band!!

8-31-09 - The Reno Smith FFA Livestock Judging Team consisting of Jared Gillespie, Marshall Dolch, Lillian Berggren and Amanda Fulton placed 12th in the state out of 71 teams that participated. Jared Gillespie individually placed 9th in the state in swine judging. Congratulations to the team and to Jared!!

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School Year 2008-2009 Accomplishments

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ON THEIR SHOWING AT THE CORNER CONFERENCE ART FAIR!
Beginner Division:
Kassandra Acosta: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 3-2nd places, 2-1st places
Courtney Auxier: 1 honorable mention, 2-2nd places
Kelsey Auten: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 2-2nd places
Jacy Shadden: 2-3rd places, 1-2nd place, 3-1st places, and 1 Best of Show
Dani Ives: 1-3rd place, 1-2nd place
Starla Bohrer: 2-1st places

Manny Zavala: 1-3rd place
Devon Long: 1-1st place, 1-2nd place
Advanced Division:
Whitney Storrow: 1-1st place
Katelyn Kernen: 2-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Sawyer Johannes: 1-1st place
Kelci Sunderman: 1-1st place
Taylor Burgess: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place
Shayney Scott: 1-3rd place, 1-1st place
Kira Gage: 1-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Mackensie Mauderly: 2-honorable mention, 2-3rd places, 1-1st place
Elizabeth Rinner: 2-2nd places
Kate Franson: 1-1st place
Jordan Wyatt: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING VILLISCA AT THIS YEAR’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IN JULY!
Morganne Haer, Heather Means, Beth Baker, Mikayla Dolch, Stefanie Johannes, Casaundra Currin and Christine Shipley
1st alternate: Rachel Herzberg and 2nd alternate: MaKayla Gladman

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS GIRLS TRACK TEAM ON THEIR SHOWING AT BEDFORD! SHAYNEY RECEIVED 1ST PLACE IN THE DISCUS. COURTNEY AUXIER PLACED 1ST IN THE 100M DASH AND THE 4X200 TEAM PLACED 1ST!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS BOYS TRACK MEETING ON WINNING THE BEDFORD TRACK MEET ON FRIDAY NIGHT!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JH BAND ON RECEIVING A I- AT LARGE GROUP CONTEST ON SATURDAY!

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT AND LISA VANDERHOOF FOR RECEIVING THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS AT LAST NIGHT’S ATHLETIC BANQUET!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA VANDERHOOF FOR RECEIVING THE BERNIE SAGGAU AWARD!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. STAN SCHAAF FOR BEING AWARDED THE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. AND MRS. MARVIN FOCHT FOR BEING AWARDED BY THE BOOSTER CLUB AS BOOSTER CLUB APPRECIATION OF THE YEAR!

5/11/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS CHOIR AND HS BAND ON RECEIVING A ONE RATING AT STATE LARGE GROUP CONTEST ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!

5/7/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ON THEIR SHOWING AT THE CORNER CONFERENCE ART FAIR!
Beginner Division:
Kassandra Acosta: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 3-2nd places, 2-1st places
Courtney Auxier: 1 honorable mention, 2-2nd places
Kelsey Auten: 1 honorable mention, 1-3rd place, 2-2nd places
Jacy Shadden: 2-3rd places, 1-2nd place, 3-1st places, and 1 Best of Show
Dani Ives: 1-3rd place, 1-2nd place
Starla Bohrer: 2-1st places
Manny Zavala: 1-3rd place
Devon Long: 1-1st place, 1-2nd place
Advanced Division:
Whitney Storrow: 1-1st place
Katelyn Kernen: 2-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Sawyer Johannes: 1-1st place
Kelci Sunderman: 1-1st place
Taylor Burgess: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place
Shayney Scott: 1-3rd place, 1-1st place
Kira Gage: 1-honorable mention, 1-3rd place
Mackensie Mauderly: 2-honorable mention, 2-3rd places, 1-1st place
Elizabeth Rinner: 2-2nd places
Kate Franson: 1-1st place
Jordan Wyatt: 1-2nd place, 1-1st place

4/29/09 - In January, the Reno Smith FFA competed in a video livestock judging contest which included 26 states, 80 teams consisting of 320 individuals. Team 1 consisting of Breanna Sunderman, Jared Gillespie, Leah Robinson, and Jared Dolch received 1st in the nation with Jared Gillespie placing 4th high individual, Breanna placing 7th high individual, Leah placed 11th high individual and Jared Dolch 17th high individual. Chris Schaaf from team 3 placed 18th high individual and team 3 placed
18th in the contest.

4/20/09 - FFA STATE NEWS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO MARSHALL DOLCH FOR RECEIVING SECOND AT THE STATE FFA CONVENTION IN AG BROADCASTING, BREANNA SUNDERMAN FOR RECEIVING A SILVER FOR THE SCRAPBOOK AND JORDAN WYATT A BRONZE FOR THE TREASURERS BOOK. THE RENO SMITH CHAPTER AGAIN GARNISHED THE HIGHEST AWARD, THE CHALLENGE AWARD IN THE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FROM THE IOWA FFA FOUNDATION!

4/20/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE CHOIR AND BAND STUDENTS ON A GREAT DAY SATURDAY! CHOIR RECEIVED 1-I RATING, 9-II’S AND 5-III’S. BAND RECEIVED 1-I RATING AND 6-II’S! Be kind to Ms. Krueger today. She is recovering from 15 trips up and down 4 flights of stairs!!!

4/6/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO TAYLOR BURGESS FOR RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AT IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE JURIED ART COMPETITION. There were over 300 entries and many large schools competed. CONGRATULATIONS!

4/6/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT YOU WAS NAMED THE DAILY NONPAREIL’S SOUTHWEST IOWA PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

4/6/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT WHO WAS SELECTED TO THE COUNCIL BLUFFS NON PAREIL ALL SWI FIRST TEAM! ALSO TO ELI CORDON WHO WAS A SECOND TEAM ALL SWI SELECTION! The Nonpareil All SWI teams include all members of SWI teams from class 1A to 3A.

4/1/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO HEIDI MOYER FOR BEING SELECTED TO ATTEND THE HOBY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THIS SUMMER! MARSHALL DOLCH WAS SELECTED AS AN ALTERNATIVE.

March 27, 2009 CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. OBERMEIER FOR BEING SELECTED AS COACH OF THE YEAR IN CLASS 1A BASKETBALL!

3/27/09 - The Bluejays went to STATE
We are so proud of you!

3/30/09 - Congrats to Lisa Vanderhoof and Shayney Scott who were honorable mention All Western Iowa picks by the Omaha World Herald. Also, Becca Baker who was a second team All Western Iowa selection.

3/30/09 - Congrats to Timmy Myers who was selected honorable mention All Western Iowa and Eli Cordon and Ryan Focht who were chosen as first team All Western Iowa representatives. Ryan was selected as the honorary captain to the 1A team.

3/26/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI CORDON AND RYAN FOCHT FOR MAKING THE SUBSTATE 8 ALL SUBSTATE BASKETBALL TEAM!
THOSE 2 MADE THE 8 MAN TEAM FROM PLAYERS IN DISTRICTS 15 AND 16.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT FOR BEING SELECTED THE IOWA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION ALL STATE 2ND TEAM BASKETBALL!

3/17/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. WOOD FOR ACHIEVING HIS 400TH WIN THIS BASKETBALL SEASON!

CONGRATULATIONS TO LEAH ROBINSON AND SAWYER JOHANNES ON MAKING IT TO ALL-STATE INDIVIDUAL SPEECH!

3/16/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INDIVIDUAL SPEECH STUDENTS ON RECEIVING ONE RATINGS ON SATURDAY!! YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB! We will be meeting in Ms. Feil’s room after school to check for All-State nominations.

CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT WHO WAS SELECTED AS THE CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM ALL STATE CENTER FOR THE DES MOINES REGISTER NEWSPAPER AND THE IOWA SPORTS CONNECTION ONLINE SPORTS MAGAZINE!

3/12/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO RYAN FOCHT VOTED UNANIMOUS SELECTION FOR 1ST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE, ELI CORDON 1ST TEAM, TIMMY MYERS 2ND TEAM, AARON WILLIAMS HONORABLE MENTION, AND MARSHALL DOLCH HONORABLE MENTION!

3/9/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FFA MEMBERS FOR ADVANCING TO STATE COMPETITION: MARSHALL DOLCH IN AG BROADCASTING RECEIVED A GOLD! BREANNA SUNDERMAN AND MARSHALL DOLCH RECEIVED A GOLD FOR THE CHAPTER SCRAPBOOK!
JORDAN WYATT RECEIVED A GOLD FOR THE CHAPTER TREASURER’S BOOK!

3/9/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN SOLO/ENSEMBLE SATURDAY! WE CAME HOME WITH 35 I’S AND 13 II’S INCLUDING 3 I+’S!!

3/3/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING GIRLS FOR MAKING THE CORNER CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM!! 1st team: Becca Baker and Lisa Vanderhoof, 2nd Team: Shayney Scott, Honorable Mention: Monique Cook and Brooke Johnston!

3/3/09 - *To celebrate National School Breakfast week, Dr. Seuss week and the Villisca School food service program is encouraging students and staff to participate by “Eating Breakfast with the Stars.” Stars will include personnel from varsity boys and girls basketball, all-state speech, dance team, fine arts, FFA, Student Council, building principal and other staff. There will even be a visit from “Cat in the Hat.” Breakfast with the stars will be on Thursday morning where will enjoy “Butter Battle” biscuits and gravy and other yummy items!

2/25/09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VILLISCA INDIVIDUAL SPEECH TEAM ON RECEIVING ALL ONES AT THE CORNER CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT! Those receiving medals: Adam Sunderman: 3rd Place Original Oratory, Kelci Sunderman: 1st Place After Dinner Speaking, Sawyer Johannes: 3rd Place After Dinner Speaking, Brandy Sickels: 1st Place Public Address and Leah Robinson: 2nd Place Storytelling!

2-21-09 - Saturday, Feb. 21, the Reno Smith FFA Chapter participated in the Southwest sub-district FFA contest. Jared Dolch won first in arc-welding and advances to the district contest! Marshall Dolch won first in Farm Broadcasting with his diesel powered salad shooter spreader shredder deal and the conduct of meetings team consisting of Leah Robinson, Kyle Schut, Aleck Pafford, Rachel Schut, Brandy Sickels, Corey Shadden, and Katelyn Kernen placed first! Rachel Schut placed 3rd out of 41 and received a gold rating for the green-hand quiz! Dylan Dolch represented the chapter in the creed speaking contest. ALL first place students will compete on March 7 at the district contest in Audubon and are expected to compete April 16 at the state contest in Des Moines! CONGRATULATIONS!!

2-10-09 - On Saturday, Februrary 7th the Villisca Speech team took five groups to state contest to compete: Readers Theatre, Choral Reading, Ensemble Acting, Group Improvisation and Radio Broadcasting. All five groups received one ratings. On Monday afternoon it was announced that VIllisca had three groups make it to All-State:
Readers Theatre, The Laramie Project, non-performer: Adam Sunderman, Lisa Vanderhoof, Breanna Sunderman, Aaron Williams, Ryan Focht, Jordan Wyatt, Jared Dolch, Shayney Scott, Jacy Shadden and Emily Herzberg.
Ensemble Acting, Pigs in Space, non-performer: Leah Robinson, Alex Herzberg and Sawyer Johannes
Radio Broadcasting, performer at 3:48pm in the Scheman Building: Jared Dolch, Ryan Focht, Marshall Dolch, Dylan Dolch, Amanda Fulton and Courtney Auxier

17 of the 24 students who competed on Saturday will be receiving All-State medals.

There is no class distinction or knowledge of the school that is performing. Villisca was competing with 4-A schools as well. This being said, for the Southwest District, Villisca had three nominations. Other schools in the area receiving nominations were Clarinda with three, Corning with 1 and Treynor with one.

All-State is February 21st at Iowa State University. For more information you can go to www.ihssa.org to look at all nominations.

Again, a huge thank you to Jerry Dietz!! We couldn't have done Radio Broadcasting without you!

2-9-09 - Congratulations to the VHS Speech team for receiving ALL I RATINGS on Saturday!

2-5-09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FFA MEMBERS FOR RECEIVING GOLD RATINGS, NICOLE FISHER FOR THE FFA SECRETARY’S BOOK, JORDAN WYATT FOR THE FFA TREASURER’S BOOK, AND BREANNA SUNDERMAN FOR THE CHAPTER FOR THE CHAPTER FFA SCRAPBOOK! THE TREASURER’S BOOK AND SCRAPBOOK MOVE ON TO STATE COMPETITION! IN OTHER FFA NEWS, CONGRATULATIONS TO MARSHALL DOLCH FOR BEING SLATED VICE PRESIDENT FOR THE SOUTHWESTERN IOWA DISTRICT! GOOD LUCK AT STATE IN APRIL AND AT DISTRICT CONVENTION IN MARCH 7.

2-5-09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO ELI CORDON FOR SIGNING WITH IWCC ON THE NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT DAY YESTERDAY TO PLAY FOOTBALL FOR THE REIVERS!

2-3-09 - CONGRATULATIONS TO BLAKE LUNA FOR WINNING ALL THREE OF HIS WRESTLING MATCHES LAST NIGHT @ LENOX!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOW CHOIR ON THEIR II RATING AT STATE CONTEST LAST NIGHT IN WINTERSET! GOOD JOB!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HS BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR EARNING A SHARE OF THE REGULAR SEASON CORNER CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP! THIS IS THE BOYS THIRD YEAR IN A ROW WITH THIS TITLE!

1-26-09 - Congratulations to the Villisca Speech team on receiving 5 I ratings!
All groups will be advancing to state on February 7th at
West Des Moines Valley!

1-26-09 - Congratulations to the Villisca boys’ basketball team on becoming Corner Conference Tournament Champs on Sat. night! This is the Bluejays third consecutive year holding this title!

12/12/08 - Congratulations to Austin Greig, Taylor Luna, Marcus Taylor, and Chuck Appel on all having pins at last night’s wrestling meet! They beat Creston in the dual, way to go!

12/10/08 - Congratulations to the following football players for making All Western Iowa: Eli Cordon 1st Team Defensive Line, Nick Berggren 2nd Team Kicker, Joe Adcock, Dustin Haffner and Dustin Thompson Honorable Mention!

12-10-08 - Congratulations to the following volleyball players for making All Western Iowa: Shayney Scott
1st Team, Lisa Vanderhoof 2nd Team, and Becca Baker Honorable Mention! Also congratulations to Shayney Scott for making IGCA All District!

12/8/08 - Congratulations to the State Dance Team who received a one rating on their Show Production! We received a two rating on pom and were less than one point away from a one rating. The winner of the academic award won with a team g.p.a of 3.87. Villisca’s team g.p.a. was a 3.8. Congratulations!

11-18-08 - Congratulations to the following HS football players for making All-District Football Teams:

Eli Cordon - unanimous vote 1st team offensive end, Joe Adcock - 1st team offensive lineman, Nick Berggren - 1st team place kicker, Dustin Thompson - 2nd team offensive running back, Nick Berggren - 2nd team punter, Dalton Morrison - honorable mention offensive lineman, Dustin Haffner - honorable mention offensive utility!

Eli Cordon - unanimous vote 1st team defensive lineman, Dustin Thompson - 2nd team defensive linebacker, Aaron Williams - 2nd team defensive back, Nick Berggren - 2nd team
kick off, Dustin Haffner - honorable mention defensive linebacker!

11-6-08 - Congratulations to the following for making All Conference Volleyball teams: 1st team: Shayney Scott (unanimous) and Lisa Vanderhoof (unanimous), 2nd team: Becca Baker, Honorable Mention: Courtney Auxier, Brooke Johnston, and Emma Wright!

11-3-08 - Congratulations to Mikayla Dolch, MaKayla Gladman, Evan Baldwin, Travis Herzberg, and Andrea Liddell for being selected to the 7th and 8th grade Southwest Iowa Honor Bands!

11-3-08 - Congratulations to the following for winning the Student Council volleyball tournament on Sat.! The team consisted of Breanne Sunderman, Joel Herzberg, Jacy Shadden, Jed Jennings, Aaron Williams, and Amanda Lyda.

11-3-08 - Congratulations to Sawyer Johannes who received a one rating on Sat. at the State Solo Dance competition!

10-4-08 - Congratulations to the marching band on placing 7th out of 23 - 1A bands at the Band Jambouree on Saturday!

10-2-08 - For the first time in almost a decade the Reno Smith FFA competed in the District FFA Soil Contest held at IWCC in Council Bluff around the campus. Out of 36 chapters in the southeast district the team consisting of Chris Schaaf, Leah Robinson, Martin Dolch, and Courtney Pullen placed 12 in the district. High individual for the team was Chris Schaaf. On special awards congratulations to Alex Acosta on seeing a cow in the water....

9-22-08 - Congratulations to the High School Marching Band on placing 2nd in the Creston Hot Air Balloon Days Parade on Sat.!

9-15-08 - Congratulations to the livestock judging team of Breanna Sunderman, Leah Robinson, Marshall Dolch and Rachael Schut for placing 6th out of 45 teams at the Clay County Fair Saturday. Individual "at-a-boys" go to Leah Robinson for placing 8th and Breanna Sunderman for placing 10th individually out of 165 participants.

9-8-08 - In FFA news, congratulations to the team of Rachel Schut and Lilly Berggren for placing first in the pantyhose race at Madison County horse show last Saturday. Rachel placed first in barrels, baton race and water relay. Lilly placed first in pole bending and the boot race!

8-29-08 - Congratulations to the Reno Smith FFA Livestock Judging teams that competed last night at the Gutherie County Fair and capturing for the third time the first place and third place team! We were represented by Courtney Pullen, Mikayla Dolch, Daniel Martin, Rachel Schut, Leah Robinson, Amanda Fulton, Marshall Dolch, Dylan Dolch, Corey Shadden, Brandy Sickels, and Lillian Berggren. Special awards want to Amanda Fulton for placing 6th overall and to Lillian Berggren and for 1st place high scoring individual.

On other FFA events, congratulations to Mr. Drevet for winning the 100 yard Marshall Dolch tennis shoe toss...you had to be there.

8-25-08 - CONGRATULATIONS to the FFA livestock judging team of Jared Gillespie, Marshall Dolch, and Leah Robinson. They placed 13th in the state! Special awards went to Jared for placing 1st in swine and 6th overall in the whole contest. With over 250 participation, we are very proud of these results!

8/20/08 - Congratulations to the following for making Corner Conference Baseball/Softball Teams this summer: First Team: Aaron Williams - catcher, Matt Herzberg - outfielder, Lisa Vanderhoof; Second Team: Scott Lindburg - pitcher, Dustin Haffner - infielder, Shayney Scott - pitcher, Roni Riggle - catcher, Brooke Johnston - infielder, Courtney Auxier - outfielder; Honorable Mention: Greg King - infielder,
Kate Franson - infielder!

8-20-08 - Congratulations to the following for making All-State Softball Team this summer: Shayney Scott and Lisa Vanderhoof!

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Congratulations to the following who made the cheerleading squads!

JV Football: Amanda Fulton, Sheri Schaaf, Katelyn Kernen, Ashley Thompson,
Courtney Auxier, Renae Gilleland, Jaylenne Shepherd, Mackensie Mauderly, Brooke Gay, and Dani Ives

Varsity Football: Captains: Breanna Sunderman and Nicole Fisher, Emily Herzberg,
Shayney Scott, Brooke Johnston, Mariah Cody, Kate Franson, Emma Wright, Leah Robinson, and Brandy Sickels

Varsity Basketball: Breanna Sunderman, Nicole Fisher, Emily Herzberg, Mariah Cody, Kate Franson, Leah Robinson, Brandy Sickels, Dani Ives, Jaylenne Shepherd, and Ashley Thompson

Congratulations to the following who were elected class officers:

Freshmen: President - Dylan Dolch, V.P. - Sheri Schaaf, Secretary - Daniel Martin

Soph.: Pres. - Nicholas Eblen, V.P. - Marshall Dolch, Sec. - Leah Robinson, Treasurer - Sawyer Johannes

Jr.: Pres. - Kate Franson, V.P. - Dalton Morrison, Sec. - Emma Wright, Treas. - Alex Herzberg

Sr.: Pres. - Jordan Wyatt, V.P. - Lisa Vanderhoof, Treas. - Michelle Williams.

Congratulations to the following for becoming Student Council Reps for the 2008-09 school year! Freshman - Alicia Wagner & Shari Schaaf, Sophomores - Leah Robinson & Sawyer Johannes, Juniors - Jake Eblen, Seniors - Joel Herzberg & Lisa Vanderhoof. Thank you to everyone who ran for an office - you did a great job!

Congratulations to Chris Schaaf who jumped 5’8” at the State Track meet. Chris is the only freshmen in class 1A in the state to high jump at the state meet!

Congratulations to Becca Baker who jumped 5’1” and placed 9th in the state! Way to go Becca!

Congratulations to Matt Herzberg who ran the 110m high hurdles and broke a school record in the 400m hurdles. The record was 58.89 set by Adam Mattson and Matt broke the record with a time of 58.86! Congrats!

Congratulations to Courtney Auxier who placed 11th at the state track meet in the long jump yesterday with a jump of 15’ 8 3/4”!

Congratulations to the HS Band on receiving a II rating at Large Group Contest Friday night!

Congratulations to the HS Choir on receiving a III rating at Large Group Contest Friday night!

Congratulations to Roni Riggle and Matt Herzberg who won the sportsmanship awards at last night’s athletic banquet. Also, congratulations to Scott Lindburg on winning the Bernie Saggau award! The Volunteer of the Year Award went to Ernie Robinson and the Booster Club Appreciation Awards was given to Gordon Scott, Jim and Diane Wallick, congrats!

Congratulations to the band students who participated in solo/ensemble Sat., we came home with three I’s and five II’s! Congratulations to the choir students who participated in solo/ensemble Sat., we came home with three I’s, five II’s, and four III’s!

Congratulations to the high school DI team who competed in the state contest in Ames! They finished 8th in the state which is awesome! You should be so proud of your accomplishment!

Attention Boys 12 to 15 years old. There will be an outdoor camp to learn how to hunt and have out door fun. The dates are from June 18-20 and August 1-3. This is sponsored by Pheasants Forever. Please call Deb Karwal @ 712 623-4753 or stop by the office for more information.

Please pay attention to where you park on cookie street. Please do not block in driveways or allies. Thanks!

Congratulations to Blake Evans who finished 3rd in the Brute Addidas National Wrestling meet in Kansas City the first weekend of April. He competed in the 12 and under division. We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Becca Baker, Ryan Focht, and Matt Herzberg! Becca was Honorable Mention All Western Iowa pick by the Omaha World Herald. Ryan was second team pick, and Matt was first team pick for the second straight year! Matt was also 3rd Team All State for Iowa Newspaper Association and Des Moines Register 2nd Team.

Congratulations to the Reno Smith FFA on successful Southwest District FFA Convention Saturday!!! Jared Dolch was elected treasurer, and Hank Sunderman and Breanna Sunderman retired from office. The chapter has SIX contests going to state: Reporter’s Scrapbook (Greg King, Natasha Kernen, and Jordan Wyatt), Treasurer’s Book (Jared Dolch), Secretary’s Book (Cassi Anderson), Chapter Program (Jordan Wyatt, Breanna Sunderman, and Joel Herzberg), Ag Sales (Hank Sunderman), and Creed (Marshall Dolch).

Congratulations to the 7th grade basketball girls for winning the tournament in Red Oak on Sunday! We beat Red Oak and then Corning for first place. Great season girls!!!

Congratulations to the individual speech students on receiving 7 one ratings and one mixed two rating on Saturday!!!

Congratulations to all the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band students on an awesome day at solo/ensemble Sat.! We had 41 entries resulting in four 2’s and 37 1’s including six 1+’s!!!

Congratulations to the Destination Imagination team of Adam Sunderman, Steven Fitzwater, Sawyer Johannes and Jordan Wyatt, on their 4th place finish for the team challenge and their third place finish on their instant challenge at Regional contest on Sat.! They will compete at State Competition in Ames on April 5.

1st place winners for the whiffleball tournament was “The Other Team.” Team members were Aaron Williams, Joel Herzberg, Dustin Thompson, Ryan Focht, Jacy Shadden, and Lisa Vanderhoof. Thanks to all the teams that participated, it was a fun day! Home Run Champion was Israel Garey.

OUR MISSION: Help our troops call home! Cell phones for soldiers is a cell phone recycling program to help raise money from recycled phones to purchase calling cards for our troops. If you have any old cell phones, please drop them off at the high school for Melissa Feilmeier. Please follow the following “marching orders”: turn the power off and please keep the phone and batter attached if possible. We will be mailing these on Friday, March 7.

Congratulations to the following students for placing at the Corner Conference speech tournament: Kelci Sunderman on receiving first place in Storytelling, Amanda Cordon for receiving first in Literary Program and Sawyer Johannes on receiving third place in Public Address!

Congratulations to Villisca’s All-Conference girls basketball selections: First Team-Becca Baker; Second Team-Shayney Scott and Lisa Vanderhoof.

Congratulations to Jared Dolch, Julie Gray, Jordan Wyatt, Breanna Sunderman, Joel Herzberg and Nicole Fisher! They all were approved to receive their Iowa FFA Degrees at state in April. Congratulations to Natasha Kernen, Jordan Wyatt, and Greg King for earning second place gold in the Chapter Scrapbook Contest, to Jared Dolch in the treasurer book contest for earning second place gold, and to Cassi Anderson for earning a first place gold in secretary book contest. All will advance to state. Also, Jared Dolch was slated unopposed at treasurer of the Southwest District. He will be elected on March 8 at District FFA Convention.

-Congratulations to Breanna Sunderman, Nicole Fisher, and Cassi Anderson for being nominated to represent Villisca in the Honor Cheer Squad. They will be performing at the State Football playoff on Saturday.

FFA News:
-Congratulations to all FFA members who participated in the Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on Monday and Tuesday. You represented Villisca with dignity and honor.
-The Chapter Activity Exhibit received a silver. It was created by Jackie Herzberg, Greg King, and Austin Cooper with the help of many other Ag 4 hands.
-Congratulations to the Experience the Action team. Despite three technically difficulties they overcame, they earned a bronze. You did great, Joel Herzberg, Nicole Fisher, and Jared Dolch.
-Congratulations also to Michael Dolch for earning a silver in ag broadcasting.
-Breanna Sunderman, Jared Dolch, and Greg King earned a gold in the Reporter’s Scrapbook contest, placing third in the state!
-The state band and state chorus gave us beautiful music...thanks to Tasha Kernen, Emily Herzberg, Lisa Vanderhoof, Daniel Vanderhoof, and Britni Larabee for earning their way into this honor.
-Congratulations to Jared Gillespie and Alex Herzberg, who earned silvers in the Greenhand Quiz.
-The chapter also received a gold rating in the national Chapter Award program, placing 10th of 232 chapters in the state. This evaluates the overall effectiveness and quality of the chapter. Their application advances to National FFA Competition.
-Congratulations to the Iowa FFA Degree recipients: Hank Sunderman, Greg King, Jake Gillespie, Matt Herzberg, Austin Cooper, Cassi Anderson, Josh Bashaw, Tasha Kernen, Daniel Vanderhoof, and Tristan Pafford. Only 4% of Iowa FFA members ever achieve this honor!!
-Congratulations to Austin Cooper, Clark Dolch, Michael Dolch, Jackie Herzberg, Jake Gillespie, Nathan Sunderman, Trever Shipley, Spencer Klocke, and Daniel Vanderhoof, who earned the Academic Achievement award...This is only awarded to members who are 3.5 and higher GPAs.
-Also, a big congratulations to Reno Smith FFA member Matt Dolch for an outstanding convention and an outstanding year of service as president of the Iowa FFA Association.

Congratulations to Jaylenne Shepherd who was awarded first place for the poetry division of the Southwest Iowa Reading Association. We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to the 8th grade DI who placed 3rd at Regionals in Carroll on Sat. They beat two much larger schools. Good luck at state!

CONGRATULATIONS to all FFA members who participated in the 2007 Southwest District FFA Convention in Glenwood. The Reno Smith FFA was well represented and had a gREAT DaY! Five freshman participated in the Greenhand FFA Quiz: Alex Herzberg placed 9th out of 51. Risa Watterson placed 10th. Jared Gillespie placed 11th, and Amanda Fulton placed 14th, all earning gold ratings. Matt jergensen earned a silver in the same event. Josh Bashaw earned 4th place and a bronze in the Arc Welding contest. Steven Fitzwater earned 2nd place and a bronze in the oxy-acetlene contest. Michael Dolch won the Ag Broadcasting CDE, winning a gold rating. Clark Dolch earned a silver in Ag Sales. The Chapter Program team, consisting of Tristan Pafford, Tasha Kernen, and Samantha Smiley earned a silver. Jared Gillespie is the alternate to state in the Creed Speaking contest, earning a gold. The Conduct of Meetings Team, which consists of Alex Herzberg, Brandon Bruning, Amanda Fulton, Kyle Rhamy, Risa Watterson, Nick Berggren, and Matt Jergensen earned a silver. Hank Sunderman earned a silver in Job Interview. The Parliamentary Procedure team earned a silver rating. The team members are Breanna Sunderman, Jordan Wyatt, Julie Gray, Emily Herzberg, and Lisa Vanderhoof. Jared Dolch and Breanna Sunderman earned a second place gold in the Reporter’s Scrapbook. Nathan Sunderman earned a second place gold in the Secretary's Book contest. Spencer Klocke earned a silver in the treasurer’s book contest. Nicole Fisher, Joel Herzberg, and Jared Dolch earned a second place gold in the Experience the Action Contest. Four contest are advancing to state: Scrapbook, Secretary's’ Book, Experience the Action, and Ag Broadcasting. Also, Breanna Sunderman was elected Vice President of the district and Hank Sunderman was elected treasurer of the district, replacing Vice President Michael Dolch and Treasurer Clark Dolch, who retired at this year’s convention.

Congratulations to the individual speech students on receiving six - I ratings and two - II ratings.

Congratulations to the following varsity girls and boys basketball players for making the following conference teams:
First Team: Becca Baker, Matt Herzberg (unanimous selection), Michael Dolch
Second Team: Lisa Vanderhoof, Jake Gillespie
Honorable Mention: Shayney Scott & Brooke Johnston, Clark Dolch & Ryan Focht

Congratulations to all Reno Smith FFA members for an outstanding showing on Saturday! Britni Larabee earned a silver and alternate to districts in Public Speaking. Josh Bashaw earned a gold and won the arc welding contest. Steven Fitzwater earned a silver rating and won in Oxy-Acytlene welding. Both boys advance to districts. Greenhand Quiz results are: Jared Gillespie and Risa Watterson tied for first and earned a gold. Alex Herzberg earned 4th and gold. Matt Jergensen earned a silver. Conduct of Meetings (Alex Herzberg, Brandon Bruning, Amanda Fulton, Kyle Rhamy, Risa Watterson, Nick Berggren, and Matt Jergensen) earned a gold, placing 4th and advancing to districts. Clark Dolch earned 2nd place and a silver in Ag Sales, advancing to districts. Natasha Kernen, Tristan Pafford, and Samantha Smiley earned a gold, 2nd place, advancing to districts. The Parliamentary Procedure team (Julie Gray, Emily Herzberg, Breanna Sunderman, Lisa Vanderhoof, and Jordan Wyatt) earned 4th place, silver, advancing to districts. Michael Dolch earned a gold, 1st place, advancing to districts in ag broadcasting. Jared Gillespie earned a gold, 3rd place, advancing to districts in Creed Speaking!

Congratulations to the Villisca Bluejay Boys’ Basketball team on their victory against the Stanton Vikings!! Way to go on being Corner Conference Champs!

Congratulations to Ms. Feilmeier and the speech students! The speech team received three I ratings on Saturday and one II rating. Choral Reading, Readers Theatre, and Radio Broadcasting will all advance to state on Feb. 3 in Des Moines.

Congratulations to the Choral Reading group on making it to All-State! They will perform at Stephen’s Auditorium in Ames on Feb. 17. Tickets will be available as soon as they arrive.

Students BEWARE of Scholarship search and financial aid service organizations that charge a fee for service. Much of the information they may be seeking is available at no cost. Your office most likely has information for them or they can search for free at www.collegeplanning.org. We can also help them through the financial aid process for FREE.

Reminder - only paid members of the Villisca Country Club are allowed to golf on the golf course. If you are not a paid member, you must pay the $10 fee or you will be asked to leave. This excludes members of the school golf team.

Please do not have pop or food in the hallways between classes. If you are seen with food or pop it will be taken away.

Reminder that you need to put your name on the card when you get a book or magazine. The library has a lot of books and magazines out there that are over due. Please get them!

Please do not put your gum on the lunch trays. It is very difficult to clean. Thanks for helping out the cooks!

Students please do not park on the west side of the building, thank you.

*There has been some thefts of items out of lockers and lockerooms. Authorities may be notified. Please lock up your personal belongs. You may rent a lock for $3 from the school or bring your own. If you bring your own please make sure the office has a copy of the combination or the extra key. Your lock may be cut off if this is not provided. Thank you.

*Overdue books need to be returned. Either check them out again or bring them back. There are other kids waiting for some of these books that are out. Please and thank you.

*Weight room winter hours are M/W/F 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

*PLEASE do not park in business parking. Once again, we have students parking at the medical clinic. Thank you.

*Laptop policy: During the school day, laptops will not be available unless a student has a pass from a teacher to check one out. A pass to the lab is NOT the same thing! AP students (Jackie, Hank, Korey, Lori, Ashley, Austin, Jared, and Emily are the only exceptions to this rule.)

*If you are eating breakfast please do not eat in the hall way.

*Students please consider using padlocks for your lockers. You can rent them from the school for $3 for the year or bring one from home. Please make sure the office has a spare key or the combination. If this is not provided to the office you will run the risk of having to have your lock cut off. Thanks...

*Artificial noise makers are a violation of the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s conduct counts initiative.

*This is a reminder that you need to bring cough drops and tylenol from home and keep it in Mrs. Jacobs’ office.

*Library books need to be turned back in that are overdue. Other kids are waiting on some of them to be returned so that they can utilize them as well. Thanks!

*Reminder to service learning , work release, and student taking college classes that all students need to sign in and out of the office. Thank you!

*The group that came to the athletic meeting was too loud. There was class going on. If this continues we will have NO class meetings, No study halls, etc.

*DRESS CODE: Students need to be aware of how they are dressed before they come to school. Inappropriate t-shirts, low cut shirts, spaghetti straps, jeans that hang too low, shorts that are too short, cut out sleeves in t-shirts that show undergarments, etc. will NOT be tolerated and you will have consequences. We are at school. Please respect that.

*If you have a lock on your locker make sure the office has a back up key or knows your combination. If you do not provide the office with this information your lock will be cut off your locker.

*There has been some confusion about p.e. tennis shoes. You need to have shoes that are only worn in the gym. They do not have to be new but they have to be clean and used for p.e./gym only.

*If you have a lock on your locker make sure the office has a back up key or knows your combination. If you do not provide the office with this information your lock will be cut off your locker.

*Student reminder: headphones are not allowed during school. This includes IPODS.

*Laptops are no longer available for students use due to student misuse. Plan accordingly and get a pass to the computer lab.

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*When using the media center please return it to your original state before you leave. Thanks!

*Reminder for students who attend the home ball games, you are NOT allowed to leave and return during the games..

*From now on...if you park in a private drive way or in a business parking lot your vehicle will be towed and ticketed.

*School delay reminders: if school is delayed, the announcements will be announced on the radio and t.v. as early as possible. There is no breakfast served and all before school activities, both academic and co-curricular are cancelled.

Student Council Officers for the 2010-2011 school year!
President - Marshall Dolch
Vice President - Leah Robinson
Secretary - Morganne Haer
Treasurer - Jill Vanderhoof

Class officers for 2010-2011 School year
Seniors-Pres - Conner Currin
Vice - Katelyn Kernen
Sec - DJ Klocke
Treas - Dani Ives
Student Council reps - Katelyn Kernen and Ashley Thompson

Juniors-Pres - Alicia Wagner
Vice - Rachel Schut
Sec - Brooke Gay
Treas - Breanne Gibler
Student Council reps - Alicia Wagner and Dylan Dolch

Sophomores-Pres - Travis Herzberg
Vice - Cole Sunderman
Sec- BreAnn Fisher
Treas. - Morganne Haer
Student Council reps - Jenny King and BreAnn Fisher

Freshman-Pres - Stefanie Johannes
Vice - Makayla Gladman
Sec - Mikayla Dolch
Tres - Evan Baldwin
Student Council reps - Mikayla Dolch and Casaundra Currin

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
- J. K. Rowling

" Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago” - Warren Buffet

"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."- Abraham Lincoln

Quotes from the Daily Bulletin:

“One starts an action simply because one must do something.” - T.S. Eliott

“Every exit is an entry somewhere else.” - Tom Stoppard

The Reno Smith FFA 2009-10 Officer Team:
President - Leah Robinson
Vice President - Marshall Dolch,
Secretary - Rachel Schut,
Treasurer - Chris Schaaf,
Reporter - Brandy Sickels,
Sentinel - Dylan Dolch,
Historian - Aleck Pafford!

The mission of the Villisca Alumni and Friends Association (VAFA): The Association is a non-profit corporation committed to enhancing and supporting the educational (both academic and extra-curricular) facilities, programs and opportunities in the Villisca community. An effective public school system and ancillary educational opportunities are vital to small-town life.

The activities of VAFA are important to current and future students. Check out the Alumni page for more information.

You may now donate to VAFA online - click the appropriate button. Annual membership is $25. Lifetime membership is $500 single or $750 for a couple.

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for the current calendar go to www.villisca.k12.ia.us

for those rainy days when the kids say "what can I do now mom? ..."

get your kids to visit one of the math sites that have some games that do math drills and some math concept development

www.aplusmath.com

www.funbrain.com

www.coolmath4kids.com