West Fork School District

We will have a 2 hr late start on Thursday, March 6. We will have a 3:10 regular dismissal with P/T Conferences from 4-8. No School Friday.

On March 1st, four West Fork students competed at the District IHSSA Speech Contest at West Hancock in Britt. The four performed in seven events between them and earned the following ratings: Division I Ratings: Irena Symonds - Radio News and Spontaneous; Brooke Rother - Poetry and Prose; Libby Trewin - Prose. Division II Ratings: Libby Trewin - Radio News, Slater Weydert - Storytelling. Events earning a Division I rating will compete at the State contest on March 15th at Starmont.

West Fork will have an E-Learning day on Wednesday, 3/5.

Due to the impending weather forecast, the wellness center will be closed on Wednesday, March 5th.

Daily Announcements March 3, 2025 - Day 2/119 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! James Dannen - 3/4 Tarah Ruckdashel - 3/5 Kayden Highley - 3/6 Dakota Hines - 3/7 Nahla Wilson - 3/9 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Upcoming Information: HS Track Practice Begins - February 24th Parent/teacher conferences (students dismiss at 1:10) - March 3rd & 6th Teacher Compensation Day - March 7th Spring Break - March 10th-14th HS Golf Practice Begins - March 17th Baseline Concussion Screening: Any spring sport athlete who hasn’t completed the Sway concussion baseline test will need to complete this with Syngery on Wednesday, March 5th at 2:10 in the Wellness Center meeting room. Please bring your smartphone device and have it charged. Ipads will be provided to those who don't have access to a smartphone. High School Girls Soccer with Mason City- There will be a player/parent meeting on Monday, March 3rd at Mason City High School at 6 pm for anyone interested in playing soccer this spring. Please contact head coach Shannon Dykstra (sdykstra@masoncityschools.org) or AD Tyler Borchardt to get signed up. High School Spring Sports with Mason City- Please contact AD Tyler Borcahrdt if you are interested in playing Tennis or Soccer for Mason City this spring. MercyOne North Iowa School of Radiology will be holding virtual information sessions this month. They will be held Wednesday, March 19th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM and Tuesday, March 25th from 7:00 - 8:00 AM. There are also job shadow opportunities with the Mercy Radiology Department. There are a few requirements including proof of immunizations and students must be at least 16 years of age. Please see Mrs. Lillquist if you are interested in either opportunity. NIACC is offering several free summer college credit classes. The following classes are being offered: Nurse Aide Theory/Clinical (class and clinical sites are in Mason City/Clear Lake, Forest City/Garner and Charles City), Body Structure and Function w/ Lab, Nutrition, Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Accounting. Classes are first come, first serve and some fill up very quickly. Please see Mrs. Lillquist or Kristy Molencamp our CCTC if you are interested in taking a summer class so we can get the paperwork filled out. 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 8:10 am or exits the building before 3:10 pm, you must check in or out at the office. Athletics HS grade checks will resume on Friday, February 14th, and will be run weekly for the remainder of the school year. Spring Sport Start Dates: Track and Field - February 24th Golf - March 17th Tennis - March 17th with Mason City Soccer - March 17th with Mason City Extracurricular Date:l This is a reminder that we are transitioning to a cashless ticketing system for all home athletics events this year. Options to purchase tickets include purchasing a ticket in advance on Bound or purchasing a ticket with a card at the gate (NO CASH ACCEPTED). Athletic ticket prices are $8 for Adults and $5 for Students/Senior Citizens. Thanks to our sponsors, Warhawk Students will again have free admission to all regular season home events for the 24/25 school year.

Mrs. Sturges' Little Warhawk VIP of the Week was Archer. His favorite colors are red, white, and blue. He likes playing tag and playing with his friends. When Archer grows up, he wants to be a construction worker. A fun fact about Archer is he has 4 dogs and 2 cats!

Rockwell Campus: Monday, March 3, 2025 Day 3 Lunch Today: Turkey Cheddar Melt or Chef Salad Tomorrow: Breakfast: Donut or Cereal Lunch: BBQ Pork on a Bun or Chicken Fajita Salad Reminders: Monday 3/3: early dismissal 1:10(P/T conferences 4-8pm) Wednesday 3/5: normal 2:10 dismissal Thursday 3/6: early dismissal 1:10(P/T conferences 4-8pm) Friday 3/7: NO School March 10-15: SPRING BREAK

West Fork is hiring!

Congratulations to the MS Students of the Month for representing the best of West Fork students and being leaders in their class. They continue to represent our SOAR expectations. Congratulations!

Conferences tonight and Thursday from 4-8 p.m. A perfect time to check the lost and found to see if anything belongs to you and your child!

Celebrating Excellence in Our ELL Students! This week, our incredible ELL students rose to the challenge and knocked out the ELPA Summative assessment! The ELPA is a tough, week-long test requiring students to showcase their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills — and our students did not back down. After all their hard work, they celebrated today with Block 10, and we couldn’t be prouder of their effort and determination. 🙌👏 These students have shown what true resilience and dedication look like, and we are beyond proud to see them continue to shine.

Daily Announcements February 28, 2025 - Day 2/119 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Eastyn Petersen - 2/24 Cale Fredin - 2/26 Noah Koob - 2/26 Addison Koob - 2/26 Grace Koob - 2/26 Kale Pruessner - 2/27 Mrs. O’Connor - 2/27 Irena Symonds - 2/28 Zaari Tariq - 2/28 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Upcoming Information: HS Track Practice Begins - February 24th Parent/teacher conferences - March 3rd & 6th Teacher Compensation Day - March 7th Spring Break - March 10th-14th HS Golf Practice Begins - March 17th High School Girls Soccer with Mason City- There will be a player/parent meeting on March 3rd at Mason City High School at 6 pm for anyone interested in playing soccer this spring. Please contact head coach Shannon Dykstra (sdykstra@masoncityschools.org) or AD Tyler Borchardt to get signed up. High School Spring Sports with Mason City- Please contact AD Tyler Borcahrdt if you are interested in playing Tennis or Soccer for Mason City this spring. The next ACT test is on Saturday, April 5th. The last day to sign up for this test is today, Friday, February 28th. Please go to www.act.org to sign up or for more information. Please see Mrs. Lillquist if you have any questions. NIACC is offering several free summer college credit classes. The following classes are being offered: Nurse Aide Theory/Clinical (class and clinical sites are in Mason City/Clear Lake, Forest City/Garner and Charles City), Body Structure and Function w/ Lab, Nutrition, Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Accounting. Classes are first come, first serve and some fill up very quickly. Please see Mrs. Lillquist or Kristy Molencamp our CCTC if you are interested in taking a summer class so we can get the paperwork filled out. Franklin REC is sponsoring a Youth Tour to Washington DC June 15-21, 2025. To qualify, you must be a sophomore or junior residing in the Franklin REC service territory. To participate, you must fill out an application, take a quiz and go through an interview process. Applications are due by Monday, February 24, 2025. The quiz and interview will be held on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. For an application, please stop by Mrs. Lillquist’s office. For additional information from Franklin REC, go to www.youthtour.coop. 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

Elementary students have sure been happy to be able to get outside this week! First graders had some fun trying to stay upright in the wind today!

Rockwell Campus: Friday, February 28, 2025 Day 2 Lunch Today: Pepperoni Pizza or Popcorn Chicken Munchable Tomorrow: Breakfast: Funnel Cake Waffle or Cereal Lunch: Turkey Cheddar Melt or Chef Salad Reminders: Monday 3/3: early dismissal 1:10(P/T conferences 4-8pm) Wednesday 3/5: normal 2:10 dismissal Thursday 3/6: early dismissal 1:10(P/T conferences 4-8pm) Friday 3/7: NO School March 10-15: SPRING BREAK

Daily Announcements February 25, 2025 - Day 4/116 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Eastyn Petersen - 2/24 Cale Fredin - 2/26 Noah Koob - 2/26 Addison Koob - 2/26 Grace Koob - 2/26 Kale Pruessner - 2/27 Mrs. O’Connor - 2/27 Irena Symonds - 2/28 Zaari Tariq - 2/28 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Upcoming Information: HS Track Practice Begins - February 24th Parent/teacher conferences - March 3rd & 6th Teacher Compensation Day - March 7th Spring Break - March 10th-14th HS Golf Practice Begins - March 17th High School Girls Soccer with Mason City- There will be a player/parent meeting on March 3rd at Mason City High School at 6 pm for anyone interested in playing soccer this spring. Please contact head coach Shannon Dykstra (sdykstra@masoncityschools.org) or AD Tyler Borchardt to get signed up. High School Spring Sports with Mason City- Please contact AD Tyler Borcahrdt if you are interested in playing Tennis or Soccer for Mason City this spring. The next ACT test is on Saturday, April 5th. The last day to sign up for this test is this Friday, February 28th. Please go to www.act.org to sign up or for more information. Please see Mrs. Lillquist if you have any questions. If you would like to ride the pep bus to the girls' basketball game on Wednesday night, please stop by the office to sign up and get a consent form that needs to be filled out and signed by your parent/guardian. The deadline to sign up is 10:00 am Wednesday. NIACC is offering several free summer college credit classes. The following classes are being offered: Nurse Aide Theory/Clinical (class and clinical sites are in Mason City/Clear Lake, Forest City/Garner and Charles City), Body Structure and Function w/ Lab, Nutrition, Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Accounting. Classes are first come, first serve and some fill up very quickly. Please see Mrs. Lillquist or Kristy Molencamp our CCTC if you are interested in taking a summer class so we can get the paperwork filled out. If you are a 7th or 8th grade boy and are interested in playing basketball in the spring for the North Iowa Hurricanes please pick up a form in the office. Franklin REC is sponsoring a Youth Tour to Washington DC June 15-21, 2025. To qualify, you must be a sophomore or junior residing in the Franklin REC service territory. To participate, you must fill out an application, take a quiz and go through an interview process. Applications are due by Monday, February 24, 2025. The quiz and interview will be held on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. For an application, please stop by Mrs. Lillquist’s office. For additional information from Franklin REC, go to www.youthtour.coop. 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 8:10 am or exits the building before 3:10 pm, You must check in or out at the office. Athletics HS grade checks will resume on Friday, February 14th, and will be run weekly for the remainder of the school year. Spring Sport Start Dates: Track and Field - February 24th Golf - March 17th Tennis - March 17th with Mason City Soccer - March 17th with Mason City Extracurricular Date:l Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:00 = HS girls basketball regional final vs Central Lyon at Estherville Lincoln Central High School Ticket Link: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025020505075488200cc108f623b4c/checkout

Congratulations Leah!

Rockwell Campus: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Day 6 Lunch Today: Chicken Patty or Chicken Caesar Wrap Tomorrow: Breakfast: Blueberry Sweet Roll or Cereal Lunch: BBQ Rib Sandwich or Pizza Munchable Reminders: Monday 3/3 : early dismissal 1:10(P/T conferences 4-8pm) Wednesday3/5: normal 2:10 dismissal Thursday 3/6: early dismissal 1:10(P/T conferences 4-8pm) Friday 3/7: NO School March 10-15: SPRING BREAK

West Fork vs Central Lyon @ Estherville High School Girls Game Day Graphic!

Rockwell Campus: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Day 5 Lunch Today: Tachos or Nacho Munchable Tuesday: Breakfast: Cheesy Ham & Egg Casserole or Cereal Lunch: Chicken Patty or Chicken Caesar Wrap

Daily Announcements February 25, 2025 - Day 4/116 Safe - Outstanding Citizens - Accountable - Respectful This Week’s Birthdays!! Eastyn Petersen - 2/24 Cale Fredin - 2/26 Noah Koob - 2/26 Addison Koob - 2/26 Grace Koob - 2/26 Kale Pruessner - 2/27 Mrs. O’Connor - 2/27 Irena Symonds - 2/28 Zaari Tariq - 2/28 Here is the link for the lunch menu West Fork Lunch Menu Upcoming Information: Parent/teacher conferences - March 3rd & 6th Teacher Compensation Day - March 7th Spring Break - March 10th-14th If you would like to ride the pep bus to the girl's basketball game on Wednesday night, please stop in the office to sign up and get a consent form that needs to be filled out and signed by your parent/guardian. The deadline to sign up is 10:00 am Wednesday. NIACC is offering several free summer college credit classes. The following classes are being offered: Nurse Aide Theory/Clinical (class and clinical sites are in Mason City/Clear Lake, Forest City/Garner and Charles City), Body Structure and Function w/ Lab, Nutrition, Medical Terminology 1 & 2, Introduction to Business, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Accounting. Classes are first come, first serve and some fill up very quickly. Please see Mrs. Lillquist or Kristy Molencamp our CCTC if you are interested in taking a summer class so we can get the paperwork filled out. If you are a 7th or 8th grade boy and are interested in playing basketball in the spring for the North Iowa Hurricanes please pick up a form in the office. Franklin REC is sponsoring a Youth Tour to Washington DC June 15-21, 2025. To qualify, you must be a sophomore or junior residing in the Franklin REC service territory. To participate, you must fill out an application, take a quiz and go through an interview process. Applications are due by Monday, February 24, 2025. The quiz and interview will be held on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 2:00 PM. For an application, please stop by Mrs. Lillquist’s office. For additional information from Franklin REC, go to www.youthtour.coop.