NHS Activities Monthly Round-up: February 2025
 

Art Club/Visual Arts Classic

Eleven members of the Art Club competed in the Visual Arts Classic Regional meet on Friday, February 28, at Northland College. Of the students’ twenty-two individual projects, nineteen of them received first place scores, qualifying them for the state competition in Madison in early April. As a team, the crew earned a trip to state by winning the Quiz Bowl competition. They finished second in Critical Thinking and second overall at Regionals as well!

Band

The NHS Concert Band recently participated in the WSMA Concert Festival hosted by NHS on Thursday, February 20.  They received top scores from all three judges to earn a “First Division Award”.   In addition, they recently performed at the Spring Concert on March 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUR3LmBHu-M
Several students are working on solos and duets in preparation for the WSMA District Solo and Ensemble on Saturday, March 22 at Ashland High School.

Choir

Concert Choir recently performed on the the Spring Concert on Monday, March 3rd, and for the WSMA Choral Concert Festival on Thursday, March 6th. At the Choral Concert Festival they received top scores from all three judges to earn a “First Division Award”.  All small groups are busy preparing music for the District Solo and Ensemble event at Ashland on Saturday, March 22nd. 

FCA

Please contact Morgan Martens, Ashlyn Sutherland, Addison Hanson, Reagan Eberhardt or Payton Orme for more information.  We meet every Friday morning at 7:30 in Room 3058.  

NES Mentors

Thank you to all the NHS students who have made a  commitment to the NES Mentor program.   We have a great group making a difference in the life of an NES student.  Our 3 C’s for this year are Commitment, Communication and Consistency. Thank you for making a commitment, thank you for communicating with your cooperating teacher at NES and thank you for being consistent.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Vik in Room 3055 or send an email to Mrs. Hietala.  
  

SADD/FACT

SADD and FACT (Fighting Against Corporate Tobacco) are combining efforts at NHS.  We will be meeting with Sara White from Douglas County on Mar. 20.      

Student Council

Student Council hosted a week full of fun Valentine’s-themed dress-up days.  They also sponsored Carnations for a Cause.  This allowed students and staff to purchase and send flowers to their friends, significant others, and staff members.  They raised over $320 and donated all proceeds to the American Heart Association.