Friday, February 27, 2015

Culinary Class Makes Over 600 Cupcakes

The Culinary Arts II class just completed their annual gourmet cupcake fundraiser. 

Once again it was a huge success, 640 cupcakes were prepared and sold. All proceeds help fund the classes annual trip to Denver this spring. Gourmet flavors this year included: Andes Mint, Salted Caramel, Butterfinger and Raspberry Filled Wedding Cake. 

Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

CHS Wrestler's Medals include a State Champion!

Willy Cogdill Celebrates!

The Chadron High wrestlers concluded their season last weekend in Omaha during the Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament.

Willy Cogdill Class B 182lb State Champion!

Tanner Kickland - 3rd Place 220lb

Joe Ritzen - 6th Place 120lb

Daniel Goings - Qualifier
Alex Fritzler - Qualifier

Monday, February 16, 2015

Five CHS Wrestlers Headed to State!

(LtoR)Alex Fritzler, Joe Ritzen, Tanner Kickland,
Daniel Goings, Willy Cogdill
Five Cardinal wrestlers have qualified for the State Wrestling Tournament Championships during the B4 District Tournament hosted in Chadron last weekend. The top 4 finishers in districts qualify for the state tournament.

106 - 2nd Daniel Goings
120 - 2nd Joe Ritzen
182 - 1st Willy Cogdill
220 - 1st Tanner Kickland
285 - 3rd Alex Fritzler

Chadron will wrestle first during the afternoon session on Thursday, Feb. 19th at 4:30pm (CT). 

2015 NSAA State Wrestling Championship Schedule

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Nebraska Western Region Envirothon Contest Results

UNWNRD News Release: Thursday February 12, 2015
A team from Sidney High School will represent the Panhandle for the Nebraska Envirothon Contest near Cozad at Camp Comeca onWednesday, April 29, 2015. The first place team comprised of Skylar Arent, Tanner Nienhueser, Theda Parker, Logan Uhlir and Ryan Birner earned the state berth on Tuesday, February 3 at the contest held at the Prairie Winds Community Center. Forty-nine students competed in the split regional contest. Schools represented included Sidney, Gering, Alliance, Gordon-Rushville, Creek Valley, Banner County and Chadron at two separate locations, Bridgeport and Gordon.
On the way to the Western Region title, the top overall placing Sidney team tied with Chadron (Team 2) and Banner County for the highest score on the Soils test. Second place overall in the Western Region was clenched by Chadron (Team 1) competitors Murphy Churchill, Toni Doescher, Brooke Roes, Greta Welch and Clay Madsen.
The Envirothon is open to all 9-12th grade students and encourages high school students to learn more about the natural environment. The contest challenges students’ knowledge on aquatics, forestry, wildlife, range, soils, land use and natural resource policy or issues and one special topic of national interest. Up to five-member teams compete in a setting where they learn that cooperation is needed to achieve success.
Each year several regional Envirothon contests are held across Nebraska by Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts. The Western Region contest is coordinated by the South Platte, North Platte and Upper Niobrara White NRDs and the Gordon contest was held at Gordon City Hall in conjunction with a regional Future Farmers of America (FFA) Agriculture Mechanics contest.
The winning team from each regional competition is invited to represent their region at the Nebraska State Envirothon Competition. An additional eight wildcard teams with the highest scores are also invited. The state champion goes on to represent Nebraska at the National Envirothon contest which will be in Springfield, Missouri, July 27 through August 1, 2015. Members of the top ten teams from that event will be awarded National Scholarships that can be used toward a four year university, two year college or trade school.

Overall Team Champion Sidney
Sidney High School won the Western Region Envirothon title to qualify for the Nebraska Envirothon on April 29. They posted the highest score on each of 6 topics plus tied with Banner County and Chadron (Team 2) recording the highest score on the Soils test. 

Team Banner County – Soils (3 way tie)
Banner County High School’s Team also posted a high score in soils section at the Western Regional Envirothon in Gordon. 

Team Chadron – Soils (3 way tie)
Chadron High School’s (Team 2) were locked in a three way tie for the highest score in Soils section with Banner County and Sidney.  Chadron (Team 2) members pictured left to right: Cody Madsen, Beau Jersild, Drew Jersild, Kylee Garrett and Hunter Hawk.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Used Book Sale This Thursday Evening @ CMS Gym

The Chadron Middle School and High School Libraries will host a used book sale in the Middle School Gym Thursday, February 13th from 2-8pm.  This used book sale will be run in conjunction with the CMS and CHS Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Over 500 books will be available for purchase!

Monday, February 9, 2015

Magic in the Birdcage!

A few pictures from last Friday night's magic in the Birdcage! The best student body! Go Cards!!!
Right after Jackson's winning half-court shot at the end of overtime!


Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Parent-Teacher Conferences Feb 12th 5-8:30

On Thursday, February 12th Chadron High School will host Parent-Teacher Conferences in the High School Commons from 5:00 - 8:30pm. Refreshments will be provided.