In case you haven't received the email or still need to sign up your kiddo for 5th and 6th Honor Band the link is below!
Honor Band is NEXT Tuesday, March 18th in Bloomfield! Concert at 5:30!
https://forms.gle/GxF67RAFjxMm33Xj8
Wausa Public Schools will not have school Thursday March 13th due to the State Boys Basketball Tournament. Spring Break was already scheduled for Friday the 14th. WPS Will not have school on the 17th due to Wausa hosting District Speech. Good Luck Everyone!
State Tournament Week! Good luck to the Vikings as they head to Lincoln. Wednesday we will have a Pep Rally at 3pm in the gym.
Thursday we will have a team send off between 8-9am (Specifics will be sent later/No School). Game is at 6pm at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Dress Theme is Construction/Neon.
Friday: Game is at 7:45pm at Bob Devaney, Dress Theme is FRAT
Saturday: Game is at 8:15pm at PBA. Dress Theme is Purple and Gold.
3rd and 4th graders went to the Villa to entertain the residents!! They did basketballs to rhythms and a song, dancing, sang different songs and the 4th graders played ukuleles! We are so fortunate to be able to have these experiences in our community! 💜💛
NSAA State Basketball Ticket Information
https://nsaahome.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Basketball-Ticket-Info-2025.pdf
Due to Weather, Wausa Schools will not have school tomorrow. Again No School Tomorrow.
Reminder! Tonight starting at 6:30 is Speech Parent's Night! Come for Dessert and a Show! We are excited for everyone to see the work these kids have put in!
📚✨ Read Across America Update!
✨📚 Our elementary students are on a mission to reach 11,500 minutes of reading this week, and so far, they’ve logged an impressive 9,010 minutes!
👏👏 A special shoutout to Kindergarten and 3rd grade for leading the way and ALREADY REACHING THEIR GOAL!
🎉 Today, our students are on a book scavenger hunt and participating in a STOP, DROP, AND READ!
❤️📖 We’re well on our way to hitting our goal—keep up the great reading, everyone!
📚💪 #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingGoals #KeepReading
State Basketball Shirt order information. All orders MUST be in by THIS FRIDAY!
The Boys Take home the WIN!! Way to go Vikings! Your D2-2 Champions are headed to State!!
Starting the 2nd Half and the VIKES are up 37-16! Keep sailing Vikings!
It's almost GAME TIME!!! Let's go VIKES!!
Attached is information sent from Boone Central High School regarding post game procedures for tonight. The live stream link for the game tonight is: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/albion/organization/8172/boone-central-high-school
Due to the blowing snow and wind, Wausa schools will be closed tomorrow. The District Basketball Game tomorrow evening is still scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in Albion.
Parents:
Due to the updated NWS forecasts bringing in the weather earlier than anticipated, Wausa schools will be let out at 12:00 PM (noon) to get kids home ahead of the weather. There will be no after-school Activities, and no pep rally. Thanks Everyone, stay safe.
📚 Favorite Staff Picks! – Day 3! 📚
📖 Mrs. Joyce Fink’s Picks:
✨ The Tale of Peter Rabbit – “Peter got into trouble for disobeying his mom, but she still loved him.”
✨ Ira Sleeps Over – “It’s okay to feel scared at a sleepover.”
✨ A Taste of Blackberries – “A story about friendship and loss.”
✨ Where the Red Fern Grows – “I liked stories about animals.”
✨ Deenie – “It related to early teenage years.”
✨ Ballet Shoes – “About children overcoming tough situations.”
📖 Mrs. Sarah Wynia’s Picks:
📚 Swiss Family Robinson | Paddington | Pippi Longstocking | Berenstain Bears | The Story of Babar | Anne of Green Gables – “All classics that should be read.”
📖 Mrs. Staci Anderson’s Picks:
📕 Superfudge – “Mrs. McDonald read this aloud in 3rd grade—one of the best classrooms!”
📕 Eloise – “A favorite at my mom’s house. I loved her messy hair and wild adventures.”
📚 Face on the Milk Carton – “Mrs. Roh recommended this in 7th grade. It hooked me on reading.”
📚 The Monster at the End of This Book – “A family favorite and a special Mystery Reader memory!”
📖 Mrs. Corie Clausen’s Pick:
📕 The Dear America Series – “Historical fiction diaries about young women in key moments of history.”
📖 Mrs. Tanya McFarland’s Pick:
📕 The Harry Potter Series – “Love, loss, good vs. evil, friendship, choices, power, and prejudice.”
📖✨ What childhood books left an impression on you? Share in the comments! ⬇️ #StaffPicks #ChildhoodFavorites #ReadingMemories
📚✨ Read Across America Update! ✨📚
Our elementary students are on a mission to reach 11,500 minutes of reading this week, and so far, they’ve logged an impressive 4,340 minutes! 👏👏 A special shoutout to 2nd grade for leading the way with 1,100 minutes! 🎉
Today, our teachers joined in on the fun by sharing and reading their favorite books with their classes! ❤️📖
We’re well on our way to hitting our goal—keep up the great reading, everyone! 📚💪 #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingGoals #KeepReading
Due to incoming weather, we will dismiss the students at 1:00 pm tomorrow. There will be no afternoon Preschool. The Pep Rally will be moved to 12:25PM, & will be livestreamed on VNN. The Boys Basketball District Final game will be moved to Wednesday Evening, time TBD. We will allow HS practices until 2:00 pm.
Please Join our Team! Wausa Public Schools is seeking a night custodian for the current school year. The hours are 40 hours a week, 2-10 p.m., but can be adjusted due to activities. Summer hours are 8-4 PM and can be flexible to accommodate the employee. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. If interested, please contact Brad Hoesing, Superintendent, at 402-586-2255 or email bradhoesing@wausaschools.org.
Position is open until filled.
Wausa Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
📚✨ Staff Favorite Books – Round 2! ✨📚
As we celebrate Read Across America Week, we’re highlighting more staff-favorite books! 📖❤️
🔎 Mrs. Julia Miller’s Pick: The Boxcar Children – A classic mystery full of adventure!
🐷 Mrs. Joni Burns' Favorites:
🕸 Charlotte’s Web & Stuart Little by E.B. White – "Both are friendly stories about animals and humans!"
🌌 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle – "Mysterious science fiction!"
🌿 The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett – "A heartwarming story about nature and friendship."
👀 Mrs. Heather Heimes' Favorites:
🔮 Well Wished by Franny Billingsley – "It has everything—adventure, a scary witch, a wicked well!"
📖 Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk – "So captivating, I read it in a day! A powerful story about bullying and resilience."
⭐ Number the Stars by Lois Lowry – "A moving historical novel about bravery during WWII."
What’s your favorite book? 📚👇 #ReadAcrossAmerica #StaffFavorites #WeLoveBooks
