It was a great first full week of track and field. Take a few minutes to read this week's newsletter and congratulate the track and field athletes on their success.
1 day ago, Matt Cantrell
Today Liza Green finishes off a great speech season with the State Competition!! She did a great job and had a great season!!
2 days ago, Scott Hirchert
🚘 The Nebraska Safety Center is offering a driver education class at Wood River High School this summer. Paper registration forms will also be available in the school office. ✍🏼 Register Online ➡️ www.unk.edu/dred
🗓️ Wood River: Monday-Friday, June 22-26, 2026 | 8:00am-12:00pm 🗓️ Range Day in Kearney: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 9:30am-6:00pm 🚍 Wood River Schools will provide a bus to/from Kearney on Friday, June 26, 2026 🗣️ Parent Meeting: Monday, June 22, 2026 | 8:00am 💲Cost: $380/student
2 days ago, Wood River Schools
The Eagle track teams will be competing in Aurora on Friday afternoon; field events begin at 1:00pm. Good Luck, everyone! 👟🦅🥇
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Wood River Cheer Team!
4 days ago, Abigail Mrkvicka
8th grade students are helping each other practice their first speech presentations.
4 days ago, Matty Smith
👏Congratulations to the Winter 2025-2026 NCPA Academic All-State Award Recipients!
4 days ago, Wood River Schools
Wood River JAG students (Jobs for America's Graduates) were selected to attend the JAG Legislative Day at the state capitol in Lincoln. Students listened to a speech from Gov. Pillen, explored the capitol building, and personally met Nebraska Senators. Students shared about the amazing things that the JAG program is doing this year!
5 days ago, Elizabeth Heywood
We are pleased to announce that Amber Woitaszewski has been named the new Head Coach for our Girls' Basketball Program. Coach Woitaszewski brings a wealth of experience and a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court. Congratulations! 🦅🏀
6 days ago, Wood River Schools
What an AMAZING turnout for our Lighthouse hosted pickleball tournament today. Hoge thanks to all who participated, helped, advertised, and came out to watch. Tons of smiles, learning, and, fellowship were had by all.
7 days ago, James Kuebler
First track meets of the year kick off next week for high school track and field. Check out the first newsletter of the season.
8 days ago, Matt Cantrell
What a great way to start the weekend...Bingo for Books was a huge success thanks to our PTO, our middle and high school helpers and Student Lighthouse team. #WReagles #leadership
9 days ago, Kelly Klanecky
We had the best time at the Elementary today with all of the students who met their 3rd Quarter AR goal! Ready.. Set.. Glow.. Read..was a blast!! Also, thank you to Rob McIntosh for donating his time and some black lights today! We are so proud of all of the students who met their AR goals! Way to Go Little Eagles!!!
9 days ago, Brenda Hirchert
It's that time of year again! Yearbooks are on sale until April 18th! The price is $40/yearbook, but we are also including bundles this year! Senior Bundles (6th-12th) are on sale for $65. We also offer bundles for anyone looking to buy past yearbooks. If you're looking for just a specific year, just ask a yearbook member or Mr. Johnson (gjohnson@wrrsd.org). Cash/checks can be sent to the school, or yearbooks can be purchased online here: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/FF2pO17Vc4gz1x63ZzqkIElQ.
Senior Parents - Mr. Johnson sent home senior tribute forms this week with all senior students. If you'd like to purchase a tribute, please fill out the form or email him the information you want in the book. Cost of these is $20.
Just a reminder that the pickleball tournament is on Sunday 1-5 pm. We will accept walk-up registrations, but would prefer pre-registration so we can build pools/brackets before Sunday. Bring cash or check to the tournament for payment. Register at - https://forms.gle/bpWCiVSbHHXHGkFe9
9 days ago, Matt Cantrell
Mark your calendars! 🐰🐣 Easter break is almost here.
10 days ago, Wood River Schools
The WR Violets Dance Team would love to EGG YOUR YARD! Order your candy-filled eggs to be hidden for Easter morning. Taking Orders for Wood River, Alda, Grand Island, Cairo, Shelton, & surrounding rural areas.
10 days ago, Becky Allan
Wood River High is planning a community day on April 29th. The first half of the day will focus on community connections and a career fair. The afternoon plan is to give students an opportunity to provide service to Wood River. We would love to have as many people and organizations from the community participate. Please complete the survey to let us how you are willing to participate. Thank you! https://forms.gle/CRapgN1CDT3sPoKc6
13 days ago, David Gifford
Track Shirts orders are due today (Tues 17th). Don't forget to get your orders in.
