Academics

It's What We Do!

All A's

6th Grade

Gabriel Smaw

Briella Robinson

Liam Blohm

Ryder Dowling

Laney Shepherd

Graham Clauda

Asya Powers

Alexis Richards

Adalie Fisher

Evan Miller

Madelyn Frederick-Reed

Olivia Hutchison

Liam Plato

Giselle Shipperbottom

Noah Myers

Alecia Martin

Emma Henry

Bradley Greenlee

Mercy Marlatt

Moroni Gordon

Eli Villegas

James Lawrence

Colin West

Ella Tilton

Hailey Mieczkowski

All A's and B's

6th Grade

Andy Hernandez

Parker Prewo

Aiden Othamer

Richard Verex

Sergio Martinez

Bentley Jackson

Jordyn Brighton

Tiah Davis

Gunner Moret

Juliette Phipps

Jaliyah Donald

Isaiah Sumner

Theodore Mueller

Memphis Timm

Emily Mora

Alexander Klump

Arabella Brent

Leighlyn Blevins

Karen Hernandez-Donghu

Cassandra Diley

Alona Carey

Elliana Miloser

Gabriel Soto

Brix Bickford

Mia Garza

Alexander Wren

Leah Iott

Greyson Bruce

Maelie Lange

Ailanie Navalles

Kylie Goodell

Destiny Bowens-Jefferson

Jillian Garrison

Easton Hill

Landen Fouty

Brady Peters

All A's

7th Grade

Lillian Yatzek

Kaitlyn Denney

Alayna Rosas

Veda Armp

Lenah Skinner

Mateo Coronado

Parker Smith

Lily Iott

Alden VanEtten

Greyson Butts

Braelee Roan

Ethan Boprie

Jacob Frasoer

Abigail Meyers

Anna Salenbien

All A's

8th Grade

Madison Petty

Luke Bruggeman

Aiden Heath

Ashlynn O'Brien

Jayla Donald

Gabriella Tapia 

Kacey Harrah

Jaden Peterson

Avery Cama;es

Ian Kesterke

Brody Ball

KashMariah Norden

Jazlynn Davis

Wesley Thompson

Ethan Parker

Kenadee Mann

Astrid Leininger

All A's and B's

7th Grade

Gabrielle Fox

Colton Henline

Genesis Gabriel Palacios

Adam Rodgers

Raegan Somers

Brysen Smith

Andrew Betz

Blake Mulholland

Roseanna Gisewite

Aubree Nieto

Charlie Page

Laila Rising

Leah McCary

Elivia Elliott

Masen Stites

Parker Roesch

Adam Beutler

Keegan Casarez

Owen Salenbien

Lilyan Krill

Shylajah Lathan

Tobias Mueller

Alexander Sager

Lilyana Marine

Logan Warren

Lukas Borton

Juliana Hocog

Aiden Baker

Markelle Johnson

Colin Mathis

Briana Lemus

Penelope Andre

Kooper Lahring

Shane Konkus

Braylee Zavsza

Laynee Honeywell

Lauren Mattson

All A's and B's

8th Grade

Lee Nieto

Anabella Alvarado

Landon Dekeyser

Jaxon Dowling

Kimberlin Fermin-Jacobo

Max Heldt

Ryan Leutz

Sophia Rink

Easton Coscarelli

Edynn Eichorn

Angelina Jovicic

Aaron Saunders

Lucas Zeckner

Cadance Dulbs

Jason Yancer

Allison Wetzel

Abigail Case

Caysten Blevins

Kane Rutherford

Hailey Gallant

Isabella Garrison

James Vore

Harrison Garza

Kaylee Borton

Jacob Canales

Mariah Harsh

Desmond Sarabia

Benjamin Perez

Abigail Robotham

Tommy Brockway

Nina Kilby

Raven Restis

Brady Hayes

Phinex Shirley-Marvin

Owen Tumara

Gabriel Lopez

Eli Krantz

Carter Hawken

William Villalobos

Suzanne Hedrick

Cassion DuBose

Landunn Branch

Leland McPherson

Karina Mihai-Grammes

Jack Fremling

Mega Hot Air Balloon

Lily Iott and Andrew Betz asked to extend the original hot air balloon that they made in PLTW and make a massive one. They worked together to make this balloon - and it even took flight!  .    

Up, Up, and Away!

7th and 8th grade PLTW students made hot air balloons out of tissue paper.  They were able to use the launcher to test their balloons.   

Candy and Camouflage

Mrs. Kesterke’s 8th grade science classes used a model with M & M’s to analyze the adaptation of camouflage and how it aides prey in survival yesterday during science classes.    

Dissecting Owl Pellets:

Nature's Hidden Clues 

Mrs. Johnston’s classes dissected owl pellets on for their ecology unit.  

Pickle Ball Tournament

8th grade PE classes played pickleball in class and had a tournament to end the unit.  Then, winners from each class were asked to compete in a Tournament of Champions.  The teams competing were:  Gavin Sharp and Trent Horton, Phoenix Shirley and Jimmy Vore, Ethan Parker and Jaxon Dowling, Angelina Jovicic and Faith Slavin, and finally Brady Hayes and Isaiah Wesson.

Congratulations to the Winners!

The Dill Picklers - Angelina and Faith

Please congratulate "The Dill Picklers" Angelina Jovicic and Faith Slavin on their tournament win!  Also give Ethan Parker and Jaxon Dowling a pat on the back for earning the runner up spot. 

A Perfect Day for GLADIATOR GAMES

Student in Mr. Wilson's World History class enjoy the sunshine as they participate in Gladiator Games - what a great way to get active!   

March Students of the Month

Congratulations on all your hard work - this is what it's all about!

Journey from Land to Sea

Mrs. Kesterke’s 8th graders solved puzzles to take a look at the evolution of whales from small land mammals to some of the largest ocean creatures on the planet.  

Honoring Memory &

Learning from the Past

Mrs. Frank’s Holocaust History classes attended the Zekelman Holocaust Center and were engaged in remembering the Holocaust.   

Surface Area

Mrs. Lilly’s Math 6 class had some fun exploring surface area using physical models. 

Students Teaching

The Scientific Method

Mrs. Bahlau's 8th grade science students spent time at Alexander Elementary working with 1st graders, following the scientific method 

Testing Probability

Mrs. Lilly's 6th grade math students work on testing probability.

Mass Affects Motion

Mrs. Kesterke’s 6th grade students looked at how mass affected an object's motion by launching “snowballs” across their tables. 

Accelerated Science

Accelerated Science students explored chemical reactions and determined if "elephant toothpaste" was an exothermic or endothermic reaction. 

Chemical Reactions

Students in Mrs. Kesterke’s 8th grade science class used interlocking cubes to model chemical reactions. Students practiced reading chemical formulas and saw The Law of Conservation of Mass in action. 

Be Your Very Best!

Mrs. Ford’s class use flashlights to read Ch. 8 from Admiral William H. McRaven's book titled "Make Your Bed."  This chapter is about striving to be your very best in your darkest moments. 

Connecting to 

the Curriculum

Another group of awesome kids making good things happen! Mrs. Esparza’s students are connecting to the experiences of the main characters in the book "Refugee" by Alan Gratz 

Beyond the Pond

Mrs. Truax’s 7th grade science students dissecting artificial frogs unleashing curiosity and discovery in the classroom! 

Navigating the Sea of

Math Knowledge

Students engaged in a thrilling game of Coordinate Plane Battleship, plotting strategic points and honing their math skills in Mr. Evan's class. 

The Grammar King!

Owen earned the Grammar King crown in ELA Encore for being able to identify different parts of speech:  subject, linking verb, helping verb, action verb, predicate noun, predicate adjective, direct object and indirect object.