West Fork School District

Mrs. Hansen’s friends worked in groups to build an alternate home for the characters in the story The Mitten.

West Fork at Northwood-Kensett Girls Game Day Graphic

The West Fork Yearbooks (both HS and JH) are doing "Summer Fun" pages again this year. We need photos of students (or with their friends) having fun this summer! Please email them to eric.burt@westforkschool.org. Thanks!

Rockwell Campus Tuesday January 21, 2025 Day 6 Lunch Today: Super Nachos or Chicken Fajita Salad Tomorrow: Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza or Cereal Lunch: Chicken Patty or Cobb Salad

Daily Announcements January 21, 2025 - Day 6/93 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Katherine Holmes - 1/19 Lakelan Blum - 1/20 Caden Jensen - 1/22 Mrs. Hagenow - 1/23 Max Martinek - 1/24 Connor Swenson- 1/26 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu If you have NIACC books for 2nd semester, please pick them up in the high school office. If you have books from 1st semester, please return those ASAP! Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This is a small event that has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering.Topics will include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell 4:oo= HS basketball quad at Northwood (JV dismissed at 2:30 pm, bus leaves at 2:40 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:30 pm) Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell 5:00 = HS girls wrestling at Clarksville (dismiss at 2:35 pm, bus leaves at 2:45 pm) 6:00 = HS boys basketball JJV vs Saint Ansgar Friday, January 24, 2025 4:00 = HS basketball quad vs Newman Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00 = HS girls wrestling at Mason City High School (bus leaves at 7 am) 10:00 = HS boys wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (bus leaves at 6:15 am) 2:00 = HS JJV (boys only) JV/V basketball at HD Cal (Boys JJV/JV leave at 1 pm. Varsity leaves at 4:45 pm) Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell 6:00 = HS boys basketball JV at Mason City (bus leaves at 4:45 pm)

West Fork Schools will have a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, JAN 21st. No AM Preschool

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Daily Announcements January 17, 2025 - Day 5/92 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Yesterday, Thursday, 1/16 was the last day to change your schedule. You also can no longer sign up for NIACC classes. The last day to drop a NIACC class is today, Friday, 1/17. Val Gonzalez from NIACC will be in the high school conference room from 8:00 - 12:00 only if you need to drop a class. If you have NIACC books for 2nd semester, please pick them up in the high school office. If you have books from 1st semester, please return those ASAP! Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This is a small event that has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering.Topics will include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. HS Trapshooting: Any high school students interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL need to email Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. A registration meeting will be on January 19th at 5 pm at The Church Of The Living Word building in Hampton (420 First Ave NE Hampton, IA 50441). HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell

This week’s SOAR winners: Staff-Mrs. Payton 10th-Ethan Funk 11th-Eli Muhlenbruch 10th-Owen Meyer 12th-Nehir Kanat

Thank you to Corey Greenwood and his crew for coming to the school and speaking to the West Fork Secondary. Excellent assembly.

Mrs. Sturges' Little Warhawk VIP of the Week was Rylee. She likes the colors pink and purple. Her interests are going to the park and riding her bike. When Rylee grows up, she wants to be a gymnast. A fun fact about Rylee is she can do the splits.

Girls Wrestling Meet Day 1/17 @ OSAGE

Rockwell Campus: Thursday, January 16, 2025 Day 4 Lunch Today: BBQ Rib Sandwich or Turkey Club Sub Tomorrow: Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit or Cereal Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza or Popcorn Chicken Munchable Reminder: NO School Monday, January 20th!

Daily Announcements January 16, 2025 - Day 4/91 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu TODAY, Thursday, 1/16 is the last day to change your schedule. You also can no longer sign up for NIACC classes. The last day to drop a NIACC class is tomorrow, 1/17. Val Gonzalez from NIACC will be in the high school conference room from 8:00 - 12:00 if you need to drop a class. If you have NIACC books for 2nd semester, please pick them TODAY, Thursday, 1/16 in Mrs. Lillquist’s office. If you have books from 1st semester, please return those ASAP! Sukup Manufacturing Co. is hosting an engineering day on Thursday, February 20th from 9:15 - 12:30. This is a small event that has the look and feel of a group job shadow for students planning to pursue a career in engineering.Topics will include thermodynamics, fluids/airflow, 3D printing, 3D drafting software, robotics and structural design. Lunch is included and there is an optional tour available in the afternoon. Spots are limited, so please contact Mrs. Lillquist ASAP if you are interested in attending. HS Trapshooting: Any high school students interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL need to email Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. A registration meeting will be on January 19th at 5 pm at The Church Of The Living Word building in Hampton (420 First Ave NE Hampton, IA 50441). HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) 4:00 = HS Basketball Quad vs Dike-New Hartford 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman ( bus leaves at 4:00 pm) Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell

West Fork vs Dike-New Hartford Girls Game Day Graphic

Boys Wrestling Meet Day Graphic 1/16

Boys Wrestling @ Newman Catholic | 6:00 PM

Daily Announcements January 15, 2025 - Day 3/Day 90 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Kaitlyn Burgin - 1/12 Agustin Hernandez - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/12 Mrs. Harsma - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/13 Jarren Hitzhusen - 1/15 Ashton Reicherts - 1/15 Josephine Kollmann - 1/16 Ms. Swenson - 1/16 Zaylynn Shellhart - 1/18 Katherine Holmes - 1/19 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu HS Trapshooting: Any high school students interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL need to email Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. A registration meeting will be on January 19th at 5 pm at The Church Of The Living Word building in Hampton (420 First Ave NE Hampton, IA 50441). HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 13, 2025 = start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) 4:00 = HS Basketball Quad vs Dike-New Hartford 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman ( bus leaves at 4:00 pm) Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Thursday, January 23, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell Monday, January 27, 2025 4:15 = JH girls basketball at Rockwell

Daily Announcements January 14, 2025 - Day 2/Day 89 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Kaitlyn Burgin - 1/12 Agustin Hernandez - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/12 Mrs. Harsma - 1/12 Leah Weaver - 1/13 Jarren Hitzhusen - 1/15 Ashton Reicherts - 1/15 Josephine Killman - 1/16 Ms. Swenson - 1/16 Zaylynn Shellhart - 1/18 Katherine Holmes - 1/19 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu HS Trap Shooting: Any high school student interested in participating in trap shooting this spring at H-D/CAL needs to contact Mr. Borchardt by January 17th. There will be a registration meeting on January 19th at 5 pm HS GIRLS TRACK Meeting in Mrs. Sears's room during Warhawk Time on January 24th Upcoming Important Dates: Monday, January 13, 2025 = start of 3rd quarter/2nd semester Monday, January 20, 2024 = No School As in years past, we will follow the same protocol with NIACC students who are currently enrolled in a NIACC course when the college semester ends. Please have a parent or guardian notify the office to ensure you're eligible for open campus during that NIACC period since the class will be completed and no longer in session. This process only needs to happen once to ensure that our district and parents/guardians are on the same page. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. H. or the office. This will end when the second semester starts on January 13th and a new schedule will be issued for students. NIACC is hosting a "Bustin' Out the Blue" campus visit event on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a program, campus tours and free admission to the women's and men's basketball games in the afternoon. There are over $4,500 worth of prizes, gift cards and four $1,000 scholarships will be given away. You must be present to win. Lunch is provided and everyone who attends will received a free t-shirt! To register, please go to: https://www.niacc.edu/admissions/campus-visit/busting-out-blue/ NIACC is hosting a FAFSA Filing Nights! They will be held Thursday, February 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Beem Center on the NIACC campus in room 109. There will be free food and prizes. Please see the email that was sent to all senior parents or the school’s district newsletter for additional details. Please see Mrs. Lillquist with any questions you may have. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available for you to fill out. It is highly recommended that senior students planning to attend college in the fall of 2025 file the FAFSA. You can access the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. You can do this on your own, but there is also help available with this process. ICAN (Iowa College Access Network) is now accepting FAFSA appointments. The scheduling system can be accessed here: https://calendly.com/d/ckmp-vxg-m5v. We are also hoping to schedule filing appointments with our College and Career Transition Counselor in the near future. The Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) can be set up at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lillquist. Financial Aid Presentation: https://www.icansucceed.org/about-ican/services/virtual-events/how-to-pay-for-college-understanding-the-financia ICAN Financial Aid Guide: https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICANFinancialAidGuide28101129_272DCD3D3B383.pdf What is needed to file the FAFSA (Class of 2025): https://www.icansucceed.org/media/cms/ICAN__ReadytoFile__FAN_handout_2023_C0127B5ED318C.pdf Just a reminder: When students enter or leave the building, please use the northeast entrance by the office. Anytime any student enters the building after 8:10am or exits the building before 3:10pm, You must check in or out at the office. Extracurricular Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:15 = JH Girls Basketball at Rockford (dismiss at 3:00, bus leaves at 3:10) 4:00 = HS Basketball Quad vs Dike-New Hartford 6:00 = HS Boys Wrestling @ Newman ( bus leaves at 4:00 pm) Friday, January 17, 2025 5:00 = HS Girls Wrestling TIC Conference Meet @ Saint Ansgar (Dismiss at 3 pm, bus leaves at 3:15 pm) Monday, January 20, 2025 4:15 = JH Boys Wrestling at Northwood (bus leaves at 3:00)

Rockwell Campus: Monday, January 13, 2025 Day 1 Lunch Today: Mozzarella Dunkers or Pizza Munchable Monday: Breakfast: Breakfast Taco or Cereal Lunch: Popcorn Chicken or Nacho Munchable Reminder: NO School January 20th!