The senior JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) class had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Emily Laudenklos with the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation & Grand Island Chamber of Commerce. The students learned about the purpose of the Chamber of Commerce, future job outlook in the area, and traits employers look for in applicants. Students also participated in a hands-on activity and drew their ideal Wood River before presenting their creation.
The Eagle hoopsters travel to Ord this evening. If you're not able to make the drive, the games can be found on our stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@WoodRiverSchools/streams 🏀
On Thursday, Jan. 29 the Girls and Boys Basketball teams play Nebraska Christian. Good Luck Eagles!!
It's a busy day for our Jr High athletes! Good Luck Eagles!
Boys wrestling conference medalists: Carson Wagner and Landon Hauptman 4th, Jace Martin and Hector Bonilla 2nd, and Briggs Doane Conference Champion over a 1 loss #7 rated senior!
Girls Wrestling is your Back to Back to Back Conference Championships!!
🚨 No Reserve BB games on Monday! 🚨
The Eagle boys basketball falls tonight.
The Lady Eagles basketball team falls tonight.
What a great day of learning, collaboration, and connection with our staff! With the freezing temps, we warmed things up with a Soup Cook-Off. After lots of “taste-testing,” the overall winner was Mr. Schlueter’s cheesy mushroom and rice soup. Great food, great people, and a great day! 🍲
Girls Wrestling finishes 4th at the 2026 NSWCA State Duals Invite!
Conference Wrestling is set for Saturday in Ravenna ~ Good Luck, Eagles!! 💜💪🏻🦅
The Eagle basketball teams played hard but came up short last night. Play again tonight vs Central City. Good Luck Eagles!!
Nominate an inspiring teacher for Touchdown for Teachers to win a Huskers VIP experience! Winners will get a classroom visit from Herbie Husker and be recognized by Nebraska Athletics this spring. Submit nominations by March 1. See the attached flier for details.
Catch more Eagle hoops at home today! The Boys JV game tips off at 4:30, followed by the Varsity games. 🦅🏀
[There is NO Girls JV Game]
The Wood River & Shelton Teammates Mentors were recognized at halftime of the Girls Basketball game for the impact they have on our communities' youth. Thank you to everyone who spends time building relationships with our students! 🦅
6th graders welcomed Kylee Griesen, Hastings Middle School Counselor and therapy dog, Ralphie on Monday. This was a great way to begin our new Unit 2 studying perspectives of how animals and people relate to one another.
NSWCA Girls State Duals Invitational
January 23rd, 2026
YMCA - Norfolk
301 W Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
All mats will be LIVE on Rokfin: https://www.rokfin.com/stack/2314
Seating & Parking
-Please bring a lawn chair to sit on. There will be limited bleacher seating.
-Parents may NOT park at the school next to the venue.
-Parking will be available across the street at First Baptist Church.
-Do NOT park in the grass — vehicles parked in the grass will be ticketed.
Schedule
Weigh-ins - 9 AM Class B
Wrestling Begins - 10 AM Class B
10:00 AM - Class B First Round - 8 Mats
1:00 PM - Class B - Second Round
Quarter Finals - Mats 1-4 teams going for 1st-8th
Consolations - Mats 5-8 teams going for 9th-16th
3:30 PM - Class B - Third Round
Semi finals Mats 1-2 teams going for 1st-4th
2nd Round Consolation Mats 3-4 teams going for 5th-8th
3rd Round Consolation Mats 5-6 teams going for 9th-12th
3rd Round Consolation Mats 7-8 teams going for 13th-16th
5:00 PM
Champion through 8th Place
Mat 2 - Class B 1st-2nd
Mat 4 - Class B 3rd-4th
Mat 6 - Class B 5th-6th
Mat 8 - Class B 7th-8th
January 23rd, 2026
YMCA - Norfolk
301 W Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701
All mats will be LIVE on Rokfin: https://www.rokfin.com/stack/2314
Seating & Parking
-Please bring a lawn chair to sit on. There will be limited bleacher seating.
-Parents may NOT park at the school next to the venue.
-Parking will be available across the street at First Baptist Church.
-Do NOT park in the grass — vehicles parked in the grass will be ticketed.
Schedule
Weigh-ins - 9 AM Class B
Wrestling Begins - 10 AM Class B
10:00 AM - Class B First Round - 8 Mats
1:00 PM - Class B - Second Round
Quarter Finals - Mats 1-4 teams going for 1st-8th
Consolations - Mats 5-8 teams going for 9th-16th
3:30 PM - Class B - Third Round
Semi finals Mats 1-2 teams going for 1st-4th
2nd Round Consolation Mats 3-4 teams going for 5th-8th
3rd Round Consolation Mats 5-6 teams going for 9th-12th
3rd Round Consolation Mats 7-8 teams going for 13th-16th
5:00 PM
Champion through 8th Place
Mat 2 - Class B 1st-2nd
Mat 4 - Class B 3rd-4th
Mat 6 - Class B 5th-6th
Mat 8 - Class B 7th-8th
‼️ The game time for the Boys JV at Shelton tonight is 4:15pm, not 4:30 as previously posted. Reminder - there is NO JV game for the Girls.
Today Peg Heise came and taught the third graders about the solar system. The third graders got to enjoy a presentation on the Sun, Moon, and Planets. They also got to complete hands-on stations and breakout rooms!
