These Hawkeyes were caught SOARing! The weekly S.O.A.R. award is given to elementary students who display the following positive behaviors:
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
April 7th-10th Winners: Elle, Harley, Ava, Fritz, Maasen, Charlie
“Elle is the SOAR winner because she comes to school each day happy and ready to learn. She listens carefully, makes kind choices and is a wonderful role model.” - Ms. Janet (Preschool)
“Harley is a kind and caring friend to everyone in the class. He consistently works hard on his daily assignments and actively participates during small group time. Harley shows great respect to both his classmates and teachers and his positive attitude can always bring a smile to your face.” - Miss Brock (Kindergarten)
“Our SOAR winner this week is Ava! Ava SOARS by staying safe in the hallways, in class and on the bus. She is always on task during work time and shows achievement by doing her best work. Ava is also very respectful to her teacher and her peers. Congratulations Ava!” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Fritz is always working to achieve his best, to be on task, and to help others. Great job Fritz! Thank you for always trying to be a soaring Hawkeye!”- Mrs. Rife (2nd grade)
“Maasen soars by making safe choices in and out of the classroom. He is a hard worker and completes tasks on time. He works very well with other students and is willing to work with anyone. Way to go Maasen!!” - Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“Charlie is always on task and doing the right thing. He tries his best every day and is polite and a model for others!”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
Any K-8 students that did not get their brat fundraiser form and money turned in can do so Monday, April 13. After 3:30 Monday we will not accept any late orders. We need to get the count to the company and this is the latest we can offer. Thanks for getting them in and for all the hard work with sales!
If you haven't gotten an order in, find a student or reach out to either school office to put in an order before the 10th to help support the student activities at WH!
Junior High Track Meet @ Underwood
(kids will practice after school)
HS Girls Track Meet @ Riverside
(kids will practice after school)
HS Golf Meet Home
(kids will practice after school)
HS Soccer Game @ Atlantic
(no practice for this group today)
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
March 23rd-27th Winners: Oliver, Bowen, Raeleigh, Mark, Aroura, and Sterling
“Oliver earned the SOAR award for sitting quietly, walking respectfully in the hallway, and always doing his best on his work.” - Ms. Janet (Preschool)
“This week, Bowen was caught SOARing in kindergarten by showing great achievement in reading during our small group time. He is also a kind and supportive friend who always treats others with respect, including his teachers. Keep up the great work!” - Miss Brock (Kindergarten)
“Our SOAR winner is Raeleigh! Raeleigh soars because she walks in the hallway and in the classroom and she is quiet. Raeleigh stays on task while she is working and she always does her best. She is also respectful to her peers and her teachers. Congratulations Raeleigh!!” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Mark has been working hard to be respectful and to achieve his best in his work. He has had a great week of accomplishing those Soar expectations!” - Mrs. Rife (2nd grade)
“Aroura was soaring this week when she was following classroom expectations. She has been working hard on her multiplication and reading. Good job Aroura!” - Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“Sterling has done a great job listening in class and being a good classmate. He is always participating in the discussion and willing to answer questions.”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
West Harrison Job Opportunity!!
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
March 16th-20th Winners: Taytum, Weston, Aurora, Allison, Gage, and Kaden
“Taytum is our SOAR winner because she is a wonderful friend to everyone. She shares with others, always tries her best, and shows respect while working and in large groups” - Ms. Janet (Preschool)
“Weston is a safe and responsible student at school. He keeps his hands and feet to himself and always walks appropriately in the hallway. Weston shows great respect toward his friends and teachers each day. He has been working very hard on both literacy and math.” - Miss Brock (Kindergarten)
“Aurora soars because she stays safe by using calm walking feet in the hallway and staying in her seatbelt on the bus. She stays on task when she is working and achieves by doing her best work. Aurora is also very respectful to her peers and her teachers.” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Allison has soared all year! She is respectful, does her best to be on task and achieve and is always willing to help others! Great Job Allison!” - Mrs. Rife (2nd grade)
“Gage is soaring this week by following expectations and working well with others. Gage is also doing well working on his division facts. Keep up the good work Gage!” - Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“When Kaden wants to work he does an excellent job of getting things done. On task behavior from him shows how intelligent he is!”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
West Harrison will be two hours late on Monday, March 16th, due to the weather.
These Hawkeyes were caught SOARing! The weekly S.O.A.R. award is given to elementary students who display the following positive behaviors:
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
February 23rd-27th Winners: Roby, Stetson, Christianna, Milo, Ella, and Jerry
“Roby is our SOAR winner because he consistently follows hallway expectations and always tries his hardest when completing his work.” - Ms. Janet (Preschool)
“Stetson is a hardworking student who stays focused and on task during independent work time. He always puts forth his best effort when completing his assignments. Stetson is also a kind and supportive friend who works well with others.” - Miss Brock (Kindergarten)
“Christianna SOARs because she has shown she is safe on the bus by staying in her seat and seatbelt, and using walking feet in school. Christianna shows she is on task and achieving by doing her best work in school and at home. If Christi misses a day of school, she completes missed work without being told, and she has been asking for and completing extra work because she enjoys learning! Her extra efforts show respect for herself, her teacher and her school. Congratulations Christi!!” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Milo soars by being respectful to his friends and teachers. He achieves his reading and math goals by working hard. Good job Milo.” - Mrs. Rife (2nd grade)
“Ella was soaring this week by following classroom expectations. She completes her work neatly and on time. Good job Ella!”- Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“Jerry does a fantastic job of learning when he has a positive attitude. Keep up the good work Jerry!”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
S- Safety
O- On Task
A- Achievement
R- Respect
February 16th-20th Winners: Elle, William, Sophia, Winnie, Easton, and Beau
“Elle is the SOAR winner because she is a great friend to everyone. She follows the rules in the classroom and in the hallway. She always does her best in her work and sets a great example for others.” - Ms. Janet (Preschool)
“William consistently follows expectations in the classroom, at the carpet, in the halls, and at recess. He stays on task and works hard especially during Knowledge time. William is a kind and caring friend who treats everyone with respect. William works well with all of his classmates and is a great partner!” - Miss Brock (Kindergarten)
“Sophia is the SOAR winner this week because she stays safe by following classroom, hallway and recess expectations. Sophia stays on task and shows achievement by doing her best work. Sophia is also respectful to teachers and her peers. Congratulations, Sophia!” - Ms. Maguire (1st grade)
“Winnie soars consistently every day. She tries her hardest when she works and is respectful in the hallways and classroom. She is helpful and kind to her friends and teachers.” - Mrs. Rife (2nd grade)
“Easton is soaring this week by following expectations. He has been working hard on his multiplication facts and fractions. Way to go Easton!” - Mrs. Lewis (3rd grade)
“Beau does a great job with participating in class and being helpful when something is needed.”- Mr. Stevenson (4th grade)
Hunter Hussing (106 lbs) 8th Place
Owen Becerra (126 lbs)
Luke Schroeder (138 lbs)
Special Congratulations to Hunter Hussing of West Harrison for his 8th place finish at the Tournament. Hunter is the first State Qualifier for WH since Tyler Forbes in 2010 and is the first State place winner since Brent Lawrenson in 1991.
Way to go Hunter!
Congratulations Big Reds Wrestling!
Good luck to the following individuals for making the state tournament for High School Wrestling this week.
Hunter Hussing (106 lbs): 1st Place @ Districts (41-7 record)
Owen Becerra (126 lbs): 1st Place @ Districts (47-13 record)
Luke Schroeder (138 lbs): 2nd Place @ Districts (41-10 record)
1A Wrestling Schedule:
THURSDAY, FEB 19 SESSION 2 (8 Mats) - 9:00AM-1:30PM (Rounds 1 and 2)
FRIDAY, FEB 20 SESSION 4 (8 Mats) - 9:00AM-3:00PM (Quarterfinals & 3rd / 4th Round Consolations)
FRIDAY, FEB 20 SESSION 5 (8 Mats) - 5:00PM-9:00PM ( Semifinals & 5th Round Consolations)
SATURDAY, FEB 21 SESSION 6 (6 mats) 9:00am - 2:15pm Class 1A, 2A, 3A consolation Semifinals / Finals
SATURDAY, FEB 21 SESSION 7 (3 mats) 5:15 Grand March & Finals for all classes
**LIVESTREAM OPTIONS
-Watch ALL state matches on Flowrestling with a paid subscription at the following link:
https://www.flowrestling.org/watch (Click on 2026 IHSAA IA State Championship)
-Watch SEMIFINAL state matches on the IHSAA page for FREE at the following link:
-Watch FINAL state matches on IOWA PBS for FREE at the following link:
https://www.iowapbs.org/ (Scroll down to Iowa Boys State Wrestling Championships)