Wednesday, March 5, a few students from Holton Middle School shared their journalism experiences with our preschool morning classes. Tara Hurt's students presented a picture book about journalism while reading it aloud to each preschool class. Then our preschool students shared some of their thoughts and ideas about what they want to be when "they grow up." Some students remembered and shared their memories of the community helpers who came to our preschool in the fall. Afterward, our preschool students drew a picture of what they want to be some day. Then the middle school students assisted our young learners by writing a few words on the page about their picture (which was dictated by the preschool student). :)
The middle school students were fantastic and did a great job with this activity. We hope they come back soon!
Special visitors, Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas State Department of Education Commissioner and Danny Zeck, Kansas State Board of Education District 1 Representative were our guests this morning at Holton Elementary, Tiny Paws Daycare, and Holton Preschool.
While visiting the preschool, Dr. Watson read, "There Was an Old Lady
Who Swallowed a Fly" while our very own Mrs. Thompson created a visual representation of the story using an "old lady puppet." The students were very attentive and engaged - all 56 of them!
Dr. Watson and Mr. Zeck also visited our Tiny Paws Daycare to "play" for a few minutes. Our little wildcats enjoyed telling them all about their imaginative play and ideas.
Dr. Watson and Mr. Zeck also observed two Kindergarten rooms. Students were learning a phonics concept as well as using that concept in a written format.
We were very excited to host our two guests today!
Spirit Squad Tryouts Information Flyer
2025 Holton Youth Art Month Exhibition - Join us as we showcase all grade level art projects from Kindergarten all the way up to High School on the north side of the square.
Congratulations to Lora Larison for being selected as the Senior of the Month!
Lora is the Chapter President for FFA. She is also in NHS, basketball, and track. Outside of school she interns at NRCS and is involved in 4H).
After high school, she intends on going to Hutch Community College for General Ag programs. After that, she will transfer to K-State to pursue a degree in agronomy for natural resources and conservation.
Due to the inclement weather that is predicted to arrive later this evening, the Holton @ Coffeyville HS Boys Sub-State B'ball game is postponed for this evening. The game has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 6th with a start time of 6pm.
On February 22, the Science Olympiad team competed at regionals at Andover Central High School. The team was the smallest one there, but did a great job representing Holton. The bigger schools were impressed at how well our six members did in their first year competing (many teams had 15 members).
The team came within 8 points of qualifying for state. Team members were: Seniors - Jace and Jacob Huyett, Juniors - Charlie Turner and Jacob Warner, Sophomore - Keely Lovitt, and Freshman -Jasmine Rielle Piladas
Medals were given out to the top 6 finishers for each of the 23 events.
Anatomy and Physiology: 4th place - Jace Huyett and Keely Lovitt
Disease Detectives: 4th place - Jace Huyett and Keely Lovitt
Dynamic Planet: 5th place - Jacob Huyett and Jacob Warner
Ecology: 5th place - Jace and Jacob Huyett
Fossils: 3rd place - Jacob Warner
Geographic Mapping: 4th place - Jace and Jacob Huyett
Optics: 5th place - Jacob Warner
Tower: 5th place - Jacob Huyett and Jacob Warner
Wind Power: 6th place - Jace and Jacob Huyett
Due to the potential weather later on Tuesday night, the Holton @ Coffeyville Boys Sub-State B'ball game will have a start time of 5:00pm.
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 8th senior was Elizabeth Schuster. Elizabeth plans to attend Cloud County Community College, majoring in healthcare. She has also signed to play volleyball at Cloud County. Congratulations, Elizabeth!
Congratulations to both the Girls and Boys Wrestling Teams that competed at the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend. The Girls Team placed 26th out of 52 teams and the Boys Team placed 10th out of 51 teams. Medalist at the State Tournament were:
Sophia Arredondo - 6th Place
Marley Gilliland - 5th Place
Lucas Batz - 3rd Place
Sean Morrisey - 4th Place
Kyler Jackson - 3rd Place
Great Job Wildcat Wrestlers!
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 7th senior was Caleb Chermok. Caleb plans to attend Fort Hays State University, majoring in secondary education with an emphasis in history. Congratulations, Caleb!
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 6th senior was Shianne Kimball. Shianne plans to attend Cloud County Community College, majoring in animal science with plans to do veterinary ultrasound. Congratulations, Shianne!
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 5th senior was Madeline Bontrager. Madeline plans to attend Kansas State University, majoring in public health with a minor in business with plans to attend medical school. Congratulations, Madeline!
Congratulations to our 8 girls and 7 boys who have qualified for State wrestling! Best of luck at STATE this weekend! Wrestling starts around 9:00am on Friday & Saturday morning.
Exciting news—Holton Channel will be live streaming the event, so if you can’t make it to Salina, you can still tune in and cheer on the Cats!
Holton High School's Eva Cortes was surprised today when she was awarded the Rudd Scholarship. "The Rudd Foundation strives to help those with grit, determination, work ethic, and a relentless drive to help themselves in achieving their goals."
This scholarship will allow Eva to attend Fort Hays State University on a full-ride scholarship including room and board.
We are so proud of you, Eva! #ruddscholars
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 4th senior was Reese McClintock. Reese plans to attend Fort Hays State University, majoring in secondary education with an emphasis in history and a minor in coaching theory. Congratulations, Reese!
Congratulations to our 5 State Honor Band qualifiers that are headed to Wichita this weekend.
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 3rd senior was Maya Doney. Maya plans to attend Kansas State University, majoring in environmental science. Congratulations, Maya!
Interested in coaching track and field for Holton Middle School?
Contact Brandan Giltner today!
b.giltner@holtonks.net
Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM0y8vAd0fLqA5oNdMsxhtyn9UhcTRQ7rKnVwYP1QjNJHqdQ/viewform
Holton High School had 8 Senior Signings on Friday, Feb 21st. Our 2nd senior was Eva Cortes. Eva plans to attend Fort Hays State University, majoring in exercise science and then plans to attend chiropractic school. She has also signed to run cross country and track at FHSU.
Congratulations, Eva!
