2016 Rocket Issue 16 April 21

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School Mission Statement: “Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District will provide a quality
education in which students become lifelong collaborative learners and innovative problem solvers in a global society."
School District News
April 21, 2016 ~ Vol. 11, Issue 16
Inductees (Top Photo) – New 2016 National Honor Society Inductees are left to right: (Front) Taylor Keegel, TJ Sinnif, Peyton Walker, Haegan Boyer, CD Brinegar, Madison
Giltner; (Back) Torie Alexander, Emma Bunnell, Rylee Lobberecht, Jace Glosser, Cyrus Rogers, Alexis Long, Sara Loving, and Payton Scharff.
All Members (Bottom Photo) – The inductees join the other current members of the Eddyville-Blakesburg High School National Honor Society Members, left to right: (Front)
Haegan Boyer, Torie Alexander, Teri Jo Lane, McKinley Moore, Allie Adams, Jace Glosser, Madison Giltner, Emma Bunnell, CD Brinegar; (Middle) Alexis Long, Sara Loving,
Cyrus Rogers, Payton Scharff, TJ Sinnif, Peyton Walker, Taylor Keegel, and Rylee Lobberecht; (Standing) Jeffrey Koebke, Briana VerSteegh, Gaige Berryman, Logan Street, Jessie Eveland, and Claire Jager.
EBF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION 2016
By Kathy Street
On April 11, 2016, it was once again time to recognize those who have met the standards of National Honor Society. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
added fourteen students at this year’s ceremony.
The induction was overseen by Principal Donna Keesling and Advisor Michelle Seddon. Members Briana VerSteegh, Gaige Berryman, Teri Jo Lane,
Logan Street, and Jessie Eveland spoke on the qualities held in high esteem in National Honor Society; these include leadership, scholarship, service and
character. National Honor Society Members are chosen based on character that distinguishes them from others and which guides them in their lives, maintaining leadership qualities, and possessing a willingness to put the time in to accomplish goals.
After the recognition of each inductee, the new members joined the other existing members, as they recited the National Honor Society Pledge: "I pledge
myself to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society to which I have been selected; I will be true to the principles for which it stands; I
will be loyal to my school; and will maintain and encourage high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character."
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the student body. The 2016 NHS Inductees are: Seniors – Madison Giltner and Payton Scharff; Juniors – Haegan Boyer, CD
Brinegar, Taylor Keegel, Alexis Long, Sara Loving, TJ Sinnif, and Peyton Walker; Sophomores – Torie Alexander, Emma Bunnell, Jace Glosser, Rylee Lobberecht, and Cyrus
Rogers. These students join NHS members: Seniors – Jeffrey Koebke, McKinley Moore and Logan Street; Juniors – Allie Adams, Gaige Berryman, Jessie Eveland, Claire Jager,
Teri Jo Lane and Briana VerSteegh.
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Iowa Website and Hotline ~
these bullying and suicide
prevention resources offer
counseling help to young
people as well as tools and
answers for adults.
http://yourlifeiowa.org
Need Help?
Call 1-855-581-8111
(24 hours day/7 days a week)
DISTRICT VACANCIES
Please visit our website at www.rocketsk12.org to find current vacancies within the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community
School District. Choose the tab on the left side under District Personnel Information: *Job Postings*
This link will direct you to teachiowa.gov where you can view and apply.
Fremont Playground Rehabilitation Project
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informative postings:
School Exclusion List - A Reference
Guide for Parents Regarding Illnesses;
Communicable Disease Chart; Flu
Facts; Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease;
MRSA Fact Sheet; Varicella Fact
Sheet, Immunization Certificate;
and Online Lingo
District Nurse
Erin Hynick, BSN, RN
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont
Community School District
641-969-4281, ext 2231
641-969-5318 Fax
[email protected]
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The Fremont Playground Committee is in the process of obtaining funding to replace the playground equipment, in two
city parks. The committee is dedicated to modernizing the parks for children, grandchildren and visitors to the community.
It is believed that the current equipment is over thirty years old. Although it is safe, it looks worn and does not encourage children to play on it. The city has parameters in which they must abide, for example, they can sandblast the merry go
round and repaint it; however, it has been confirmed that equipment, such as swing-sets and slides, cannot be moved
around on city property, as once it is moved - it can no longer be insured.
New equipment will provide children, for years to come, with the opportunity to grow stronger and healthier when engaged in play activity. The two parks located on South Miles and North Walnut are divided by Highway 23. Most of the
grade school children are not allowed to cross the highway, so for safety reasons it is important to upgrade both parks.
Volunteers will be relied on throughout 2016/2017 to reach the goal. One plan in the works is scheduled for June 11, in
correlation with Fremont’s City-Wide Garage Sales; on this day, the community center will be the site of a garage sale to
raise money for the Fremont Playground Project (prior to this date, donations for this cause can be brought to City hall
between 9:30-3:00, M-F). Shoppers can also take a break and get lunch at Fremont’s Community Center on June 11, with
proceeds going to the Fremont Playground Project!
The committee’s goal is to raise $75,000.00. In addition to fundraisers, monies will need to be obtained through grants
and donations. Sponsors will be sent a receipt for donations. If you can help, know someone who can, or would like more
information on the Fremont Playground Rehabilitation Project, please call 641-933-4317, or contact - Fremont Playground
Committee, P.O. Box 301, Fremont, Iowa 52561.
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SOAR Winners - Safety, Ownership, Attitude, Respect
(At Left) Fremont SOAR Winners for 4/1 -Marsha Seeley, (Amber Moore-not pictured), Jimena Avianeda, Landen Blad, Tanner McClun, Genni Belger, James Kleine
(Above) Eddyville SOAR Winners for 3/10 - Back: Ethan Davis,
Kyle Davis, Brandi Grace, Shay
Behymer, Ireland Burress, Caden
VanGenderen, Jaylene Vroegh,
Mollee Russell; Front: Kason
Ware, Alex Steel, Logan Gardner, Aleea Lobberecht, Shayna
VanAlst, Kinley Lobberecht, Kayden Nichols, Auna Zortman; Not
Pictured: Brylee Stewart, Cason
Walker.
(At Left) Eddyville SOAR Winners for 3/18 - Back: Wyatt Hull,
Jacob Smith, Austin DeWild, Blair
Francis, Sa'Reena Glenn, Taylor
Luckett, Cayel Riley, Megan Lobberecht; Front: Alianna Lobberecht, Wyatt Gillis, Kinnick
Russell, Austin Langstraat, Agustis
Johnson, Landon Richards, Kastor
Ford, Casen Van Genderen, Simon
Bettis, Rylea Dobson.
Blakesburg's 2nd
Trimester Celebration
(Courtesy of Stacey Manternach)
The end of the second trimester, meant an afternoon of
celebrating our students, and the SOAR behavior they had
shown all trimester long. The kids were able to pick three
of many sessions to attend; options for sessions were pinewood derby racing (students created their cars in advance),
dodgeball, basketball, crafts, cookies and canvas, nail painting,
comic book creating,
Pinewood Derby Winners: recess with an egg
Preston Howrey,
hunt, dancing, cheerBecca McSparen,
Logan McSparen.
leading, and board
games. The big finishers of the day were
everyone watching the
Derby finals, and the
dance that Devon Yarkosky helped some of
the girls learn at their
session.
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YOUNG
WRITERS
ATTEND
CONFERENCE AT
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PENN COLLEGE
Courtesy Sharon Lanphier, Lindy Hammes, and Donna Bohlmann
On Tuesday, March 8, two students from
each grade 3-6 class in the EBF district attended the annual Young Writers' Conference
held at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. On Wednesday, March 9, five
students from EBF Junior-Senior High attended the sessions on Secondary Day. Students
prepare a piece of their own writing to take
and share with other students from surrounding districts. Students also choose two workshops to attend, as well as listen to the keynote author; this year's author was Carol Gorman, an author from Iowa.
Eddyville Elementary students in the picture above: Livvie Eissens, Blake
Johnson, Merek Padgett, Kaylee Helm, Kaydence Thornbrugh, Russell McCrea,
Nathan Calhoun, Teia Luckett, Daulton Burkhart, Nicole Edgren, Sam Seddon,
Jaylene Vroegh, Madison Smith, Tabitha Gooden, Sasha Garman, Carson Stetter.
Junior/Senior High students pictured at right: Emily Besick, Justice Fenton,
Kacey Beinhart, Tara Diephuis, Morgan Reddy
Blakesburg Elementary students in the picture below: Lizzy VanUtrecht, Anna
Hodgkins, Kati Williams, Brinleigh Sparks, Airianna Taylor, Jesse Correlison,
Ella Ray, Jesse Cornelison, Sydney Collett.
Fremont Elementary students pictured at right: Emily Lynch, Jack
Bunnell, Hunter McFadden, Alyse Shotten, Vanessa Blad; Kayden
Sines, Anja Hanson, and MacKinzie Vannoy.
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3rd Annual Agri-Power Alumni Consignment Auction
Written By Reporters: Randie Richmond, Morgan Wells, and Adlynn Eveland
On March 11 and 12, the Agri-Power FFA Chapter held their 3rd annual Alumni Consignment
Auction. On Friday the 11th, both alumni and chapter members were present to help set up and prep
for the auction. The members helped people unload, tag, and park their machinery, implements, and
other items. The alumni helped greatly with check-in and other ways to keep us organized.
On Saturday the 12th, everyone prepared for what the day might bring; we were grateful that the
weather held up. We had a huge turnout of about 380 people present at the auction that day, with an
estimated amount of about 500 items to be sold. This year we had twice as much consigned, as the
years before.
TJ Sinnif quoted, “I thought the sale went pretty well. We had a lot of people and a lot of equipment. I noticed a lot of people looked very interested in all of our items. I am very pleased with how
the sale went.”
The auction would not have been as organized, if it weren’t for the Doyle family. Each year they
help us extremely, by keeping all the records organized. Justin Doyle took charge with setup, and on
auction day, he also took in all the consignment.
The Sinnif Auction Services and Al Martin Real Estate also played
a big part in auctioning all items off. Also thanks to Randy Sieren and
Mike Stewart for helping.
Current Chapter President Tayler Jones stated “The sale went really
well, many people showed up and it was very, very organized. We
have the Doyle’s to thank for that, especially Justin Doyle; he put this
whole thing together.”
We would like to thank all of the consigners and people who have
purchased items this year. Also a special thanks to the Doyle Family,
entire FFA Alumni Chapter, and Burl and Deb Newell.
Ryan Richmond and
Alan Angle checking
consigners tickets as they leave.
Egg Hiding at Homestead
~Submitted by FFA Reporters
On March 24th, a few FFA students traveled to Homestead, a
retirement home in Oskaloosa, to hide eggs for the children and
grandchildren of the employees and residents. The students hid eggs
down every hallway, the café, the game area, library, and the living
area. The hunt took place later that evening.
The residents in the home seemed very pleased to see young
members getting involved in their community. Sandy Roe stated
“It’s great to see all these kids here preparing for the hunt, because
we enjoy talking to and watching other children enjoy the Easter
festivities.”
As the kids walked around, they were greeted with smiles and
pleasantries from the staff and people staying there. The treats hidden included decorated eggs, eggs with candy inside, and special
prize eggs. There was alot of help and things were completed quickly.
“I had a lot of fun at this event, and really liked interacting with
the residents at the home,”
said member Morgan Wells.
It was a wonderful experience and got the FFA members more involved in their
surrounding communities.
On Saturday, March 5, the Junior High
Rocket Archery Team qualified for national competition in Louisville, Kentucky! How exciting for these young
archers who also represented EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont School at the state
qualifiers and ended their regular season, with a third place finish at
the 2016 NASP Iowa State Championships.
This will be the second consecutive year at National Competition. In addition to sending a team to 2015 Nationals, EBF was also
represented at World Championships by archer Alex Brittain. It
would be an honor to be seen at World again this year.
This team achieved some personal best scores this year, as
they’ve developed their shooting skills over the last four years. Several of them began archery when the team was first started and have
dedicated themselves to a sport that isn’t a typical school sport, but
rather an individual commitment that ultimately leads to a team reward. The coaches are positive that these kids will have a great experience that they’ll never forget, as they take these kids to a bigger,
more competitive archery arena.
Donations are being accepted to help fund the trip scheduled for
May 12-14. Donations will be used for gas, hotel, entrance fees and
miscellaneous travel expenses; money will be used wisely and the
archers will be supported fully throughout this trip. Monies left
over will be saved for next year’s archery season. Donation levels:
Platinum - $100; Gold - $50; Bronze - $25. These donations will be
mentioned on the back of the National t-shirts. You can specify
your personal name or a business name. Cash or checks are accepted. If you would like to claim this donation on your tax return, you
may use the following information: Eddyville Community Foundation, Inc., DDA #645543, Tax ID 42-1364386. These can be mailed
to: EBF Rocket Archery, 1301 Berdan St., Eddyville, Iowa 52553.
Jason Pilcher and Lex Judy
help someone into a slot.
Horticulture Class Visits Tassel Ridge Winery
Written by reporters: Adlynn Eveland, Morgan Wells, & Randie Richmond
March 3rd was a busy day for the EBF horticulture class. They traveled to Tassel Ridge Winery in
Leighton, where they were given a tour.
The students learned many things, including the types of grapes grown and where they are located in
the vineyard. After that, everyone went through the "Tank Farm", or the facility tour, and were shown the
process of making wine. Employees at Tassel Ridge have to take steps from growing yeast in large tanks,
to assembling bottles by filling and labeling them. While on the trip, the students had a marketing and
sales discussion with their guide to understand what kinds of skills they need to possess in an agricultural
business.
To top off the tour, the kids got to relax over some grape juice and local cheese taste-testing. They all
seemed to have had a great time on the trip. “Tassel Ridge is a very neat business and helped educate us
on how much work it takes to have a successful business,” stated Tayler Jones.
Before the class made their way back to the school, they stopped at Stam's Greenhouse. Different plant
species were purchased there to start the new project the students were preparing. Once these were
brought back, they then created their terrariums by using a large glass jar and their plants. It was a great
experience for all of them, as they could see local agricultural operations in action, and possibly get a few
future career ideas.
Eight students from the EBF horticulture class toured Tassel Ridge winery .
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District
Nurse:
Erin
Hynick
By Kathy Street
Getting to know
all of the children
of the district is
Mrs. Erin Hynick.
In her new position
as the school nurse,
Erin is traveling
among the buildings, taking care of
student needs and
record-keeping.
Mrs. Hynick
lives in Eddyville,
with her husband
Darin, and two year
old daughter, Jessie. This family is anticipating the arrival of their new baby at the end
of May. In her home life, Erin enjoys spending time with her family,
gardening, golfing with her husband, and cheering for the Cyclones.
Carroll, Iowa is where Erin grew up and graduated from high school.
She went on to Iowa State and then Indian Hills Community College in
Ottumwa, where she attended nursing school. After becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), she obtained her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from Iowa Wesleyan. She has been employed with both Ottumwa
Regional and Pella Regional Clinic, and her work experience has included ER, Med Surgery Floor, and clinic work.
She began working for Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community
School District on February 1, 2016. Her duties include: management
of immunization and health records, health plans for students with medical issues, managing medication administration, day-to-day needs of
students, keeping the staff up-to-date on pertinent information, and
maintaining rapport with the building secretaries who oversee student
needs in her absence. She follows a weekly schedule between the district buildings, with Mondays being at Fremont, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Eddyville Elementary, Wednesdays at the high school, and Fridays at Blakesburg.
When the opening arose for the EBF District, Mrs. Hynick liked the
idea of working in her home community, where her own children will be
going to school. Health promotion/education have been some of Erin’s
favorite aspects of nursing, thus the teaching side of working with a
school district was also appealing. Now that she is here, she finds herself appreciating time spent with and talking to children as they tell
about their day. “I am really happy to be here,” Erin states. Currently,
she has been orienting herself, getting to know others, and evaluating
records. “I am looking forward to next year and doing what I can to
help everybody.”
Boys’ Basketball Letter Winners
The Rocket Boys’ Basketball Team held their awards banquet recently with
Coach Travis Stout announcing letter winners as follows: Derek Walker, Peyton
Walker, KJ McCrea, Clay Lathen, Jordan Hawk, Trey Moore, Jordan Leffler, Brady
Davis, Jaden Scott, Wyatt Klyn, Evan Heinle, Gabe Larkin, Ryan Adams, Jake Taylor.
Named Academic All-Conference were: Derek Walker, Peyton Walker, KJ McCrea, Jordan
Hawk, Jaden Scott, Evan Heinle, Jake Taylor, Joe Voyles.
Other awards announced were: All Conference - (Honorable Mention) Trey Moore, KJ
McCrea, Jaden Scott; (2nd Team) Peyton Walker; Hustle Award - Gabe Larkin; Most Improved
- KJ McCrea; Coaches Award- Clay Lathen; Brad Lobberecht Courage Award - Trey Moore;
MVP - Peyton Walker.
E.B.F.H.S. JAZZ BAND COMPETES AT CHAMPIONSHIPS
On Tuesday April 5th, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Jazz
Band competed in class 2A competition at the Iowa Jazz Championships in Des
Moines. Maggie Voyles (at right) was honored with an Outstanding Soloist Award for
her solo performances during the EBF program.
This is the thirtieth year in a row that the
E.B.F.H.S. Jazz Band has qualified for the
Iowa Jazz Championships. The statewide
competition is one of the nation's premiere
high school jazz events. Sixty of Iowa's
top high school jazz bands in four classes
compete for state championships. Top adjudicators from colleges around the Midwest
listen to each of the bands and select two
from each class to perform in the evening
playoffs. Bands qualify for championships
by placing 1st or 2nd at their district jazz festivals or by winning at an independent jazz festival and placing ahead of an automatic qualifier.
Although the band didn’t make the trophy class at championships, this has
been a great year for the band. EBFHS Jazz I earned a division I rating at the
State Jazz Contest, placed 2nd at the Indian Hills Jazz Festival and 1st place at
the Southeast Iowa District Jazz Contest. All of the band’s soloists received
Outstanding Soloist Awards at the District Contest including Outstanding Sax
Section. Delanee Van Zante also won the Outstanding Soloist of the Day at
Districts.
There are 23 members in the Eddyville / Blakesburg Jazz Band this year including saxophones -Delanee Van Zante, Claire Jager, Cyrus Rogers, Briana
Ver Steegh, Mika Farnum; flute - Grace Manternach; Trumpets - Teri Jo Lane,
Sara Loving, Harrison Mock, Joey Voyles, Wynter Baugher; trombones - Andrew Hart, Brandon Dicks, Caleb Johannes; Brandon Dicks - rhythm section;
Maggie Voyles – piano; Dillon Howard – drums; Carson Burrell – vibes; Kendal Durst – bass; Riley Bayliss – guitar; Connor Van Der Veer - congas, Peyton
Walker and Julia Fairchild - auxiliary percussion. Mr. Overton would like to
thank all of the parents and friends who attended the competitions for their support.
Attention Juniors: Please Respond by May 1, 2016
Eddyville Ruritan Club
2389 330th St
Eddyville, IA 52553
The Eddyville Ruritan Club is sending this letter to all EBFHS students or students
who live in the EBF school district and will be seniors graduating in May 2017, inviting
you to be an Eddyville Ruritan Club Rising Senior. The Rising Senior program will
replace the existing scholarship program sponsored in previous years by the Eddyville
Ruritan Club.
If you are interested in becoming a Rising Senior from June 2016 to May 2017,
please submit a letter of application (of 150 words or less) to the Eddyville Ruritan Club,
2389 330th Street, Eddyville, IA 52553. Please list the activities (i.e. sports, church, music, etc.) you anticipate being involved in during your senior year, and express the reasons why you would like to be a Ruritan member. Please include your name, your parents/guardians name, address, cell phone number and email address for contact purposes.
In return for your participation, the Eddyville Ruritan Club will:
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Pay for your meals when attending regular meetings (held on the 3 rd Tuesday of
each month).
Pay your Ruritan District and National dues.
Provide you with a $500.00 scholarship, with an opportunity for additional matching funds from the Ruritan National Foundation.
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Ruritan is a community service organization with the purpose of creating a better
understanding among people, and through community service, make their community a x
better place to live and work. The slogan of Ruritan is Fellowship, Goodwill, and Community Service. Club membership represents a cross section of the community in which
the club serves and is available to all persons in their community.
To be eligible for the scholarship, the following criteria must be met during the year (by
May 15th):
Some of the activities the Eddyville Ruritan Club participates in, and donates to are:
Camp Courageous, Library Summer Reading Program, After Prom, Cemetery Cleanup, x Rising Senior must attend 5 regular meetings and /or board meetings.
City Park Improvements, Blood Drives, Numerous Fundraisers, Community Celebrax Rising Senior must participate in 10 hours of Ruritan fundraising and/or Ruritan
tions, plus a host of other things that benefit the local Eddyville community.
community service activities.
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EBF Boys’ Track
(Above) Front: Jacob Shepherd,
Caleb Johannes, Trey Moore, Andrew Hart, Dillon Howard, Donnie
Lindly, Ryan Richmond, Rylee
Davis, Levi Strausser; Row 2:
Jake Sutton, Arawn Hodgkins,
Zach Thomas, Trey Coronado,
Josh Amborn, Peyton Walker,
Kendal Durst, Bracken Taylor,
Luke Sutton; Row 3: Thadeus
Nace, Bryan Carroll, Nate Siefker,
Brady Davis, Cameron Hardy, Elijah Woods, Brandon Drew, DJ
Stout; Back: Jordan Hawk, Jace
Glosser, Jake Taylor, Ryan Adams,
Levin Waldren, Rowdy Curry,
Noah Strausser, Lane Morrison.
EBF Girls’ Track (Above) Front: Reina Taylor, Grace Manternach, Lily Hastings, Madison Keegel, Kacie Flaig, Darian Johnson; Middle: Kelsey Maize, Jade
Johnson, Kennedy Kirkpatrick, Taylor Caves, Sara Loving, Kelsey Dickens; Back: Payton Hynick, Lexi Taylor, Emma Bunnell, Karlie Taylor, Briana VerSteegh, Kathryn Gutch,
Torie Alexander, Taryn Swartz.
Girls’ Track News from Coach Gladys Genskow ~
EBF @ Belle Plaine 3/29/16
The EBF Track team completed at the Belle Plaine Invitational for their first outdoor meet of the season. I was very pleased with the outcomes of the events. The girls went out hard in all their events and competed well to tie for 2 nd place. That first meet is always the meet
which guides each individual to see where the improvements need to start. It showed promising potential in many events. The girls were
excited about their performances. Team scores were: Belle Plaine 112, EBF 102, Lynnville-Sully 102, BGM 69, Monte 65, Sigourney 52,
Alburnett 44, North Mahaska 35
EBF @ Mt. Pleasant 3/31/16
The EBF Girls Track competed at the Mt. Pleasant track meet. Despite being the smallest school in attendance, the team performed well on their personal quests of improving their
times. We had two 1st place winnings during the evening - Karlie Taylor in the 100 Meter Hurdles and Emma Bunnell in the Long Jump. The Shuttle Hurdle team (Briana VerSteegh, Torie Alexander, Jade Johnson, Karlie Taylor) also took a 3rd place finish. Good job to everyone on a cold evening. This was only the second meet of the season and our
times have improved greatly.
EBF @ Home 4/5/16
What a night of cold and wind for a track meet. EBF competed at home with hosting the "Dennis Anderson Co-Ed Relays", held at EBF due to poor track conditions at Davis
County. We competed well accomplishing 2nd place and with the throwers setting personal bests in their events. As a team, we will continue to work hard and strive to do our best
to better our Times/Jumps/Throws in all our events. I am proud of how all of the girls battled through the conditions and never gave up. 1st place finishers: Shuttle Hurdle (Briana
VerSteegh, Torie Alexander, Jade Johnson, Karlie Taylor), Distance Medley (Emma Bunnell, Lexi Taylor, Reina Taylor, Taryn Swartz); 100 Hurdle (Karlie Taylor); 4 x 400 (Taryn
Swartz, Briana VerSteegh, Emma Bunnell, Reina Taylor); Discus (Sara Loving); Shot (Kathryn Gutch)
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It is time to apply for the FAFSA:
As you gear up for your next year of college, you need to fill out the FAFSA to put together your financial aid package at your chosen
school.
Federal and state grants are also available to
students who meet the requirements of the grant
program. Grant funds do not have to be repaid.
Students/Parents complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by going to
www.fafsa.gov
The Iowa Financial Aid Application allows Iowa students to apply for multiple state of Iowa aid
programs with one application. You can find this
application at www.IowaCollegeAid.gov and also
link directly to it after completing your FAFSA.
Update to Scholarships More information available
via the school counselor’s office:
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Nile C. Kinnick Scholarship Opportunity
http://www.kinnickscholarship.org/apply/
Eligibility: Male, incoming first-year college students to the University
of Iowa who maintained a 3.4/4.0 GPA throughout high school and
scored a 25 or higher on their composite ACT score.
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Rotary Club of Ottumwa - Allan L. Seim Agricultural Scholarship; 2
- $1500 awards; Students seeking to further their education in an agricultural field; Application Deadline - April 23.
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www.student-view.com deadline April 22
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PEO Scholarship – Eligibility: Female, Mahaska Co. Resident, Attending Wm Penn or Indian Hills
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Richland Pink Party for a Cure Scholarship – Eligibility: Must be
pursuing a degree in a medical field; Must describe how breast cancer
has impacted or affected their lives. Application Deadline – April 30.
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Eddyville Ruritan Scholarship – due April 24
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EBFEA Scholarship – Eligibility: Entering a field of education. Due
April 30.
Notice to the Public
In order for emergency vehicles to have better access to
the JR/SR High School, there is no parking along the
west entrance, the north end of the building, and most of the circle drive.
The curbs have been painted red to show where parking is now prohibited.
Please do not park where there is a red curb.
Cars will be towed to keep the access to the building open.
Class of 2016 & Parents
Please remember that the college your child is planning to attend has scholarships available. Log on to the collage of choice and search scholarships.
Iowa State University - financialaid.iastate.edu/scholarships
University of Iowa - https://admissions.uiowa.edu/finances/scholarships-first-year-students
University of Northern Iowa - www.uni.edu/finaid/apply-scholarships
Indian Hills Community College - http://www.indianhills.edu/finaid/scholarships.html
William Penn University - http://www.wmpenn.edu/scholarships/
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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 5, 2016) —
Families preparing for college now have access to a
unique, new online tool that provides an estimated
total cost of a four-year undergraduate degree, based
on students’ freshmen year award packets.
Developed by Iowa Student Loan®, the College
Funding Forecaster helps students calculate estimated costs, funding gaps and potential student
debt. The estimated total cost of college provided in the tool is based on information found in an
award packet, which typically only provides financial aid information for one school year, outside scholarships and grants, and family contributions. Created to help students consider how
costs, aid and their own contributions will change over the course of their college career, the tool
provides users with informational tips to reduce costs and potential debt based on personal circumstances.
“Most people wouldn’t order a four-course meal only knowing the price of the appetizer, yet
that’s how many families treat the process of financing college,” said Steve McCullough, president and CEO of Iowa Student Loan. “The College Funding Forecaster uses information found in
the financial aid award packet provided annually by colleges, and other financial information
unique to the student to calculate an estimated college cost for four years. Using results generated
by the tool, families have the opportunity to discuss funding options and create a plan for financing the entire degree process.”
The College Funding Forecaster is part of a suite of smart borrowing tools offered by Iowa
Student Loan on its website, www.IowaStudentLoan.org. Other tools include Student Loan
Game PlanSM and ROCI Reality Check and Tool. Since 2010, Student Loan Game Plan has been
helping students understand the effects of borrowing too much for college. ROCI Reality Check
provides information about the return on college investment, or ROCI, students can expect from
degrees in specific majors.
Student Loan Game Plan and ROCI Reality Check are required aspects of all Iowa Student
Loan scholarship and giveaway program registrations. Student Loan Game Plan is also a required
component of any Iowa Student Loan private student loan application. During the past three
years, use of Student Loan Game Plan within loan applications has helped more than 1,500 applicants reduce their intended loan amount by approximately $5 million.
“Our mission is to provide students and families with the resources necessary to succeed in
postsecondary education,” said McCullough. “By developing these smart borrowing tools that
encourage students to take a broader view of their college plans, explore their financing options
and seek additional methods for funding their education, such as working part-time, we hope
they can become less reliant on student loans. If student loans are necessary, these tools will have
provided ways for the student to graduate with a manageable amount of student debt.”
Learn More: To access the College Funding Forecaster, have your award letter ready and visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Forecaster. To explore other tools within Iowa Student Loan’s
smart borrowing suite, visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SmartBorrowing.
About Iowa Student Loan: Established in 1979 as a private, nonprofit organization, Iowa Student Loan helps Iowa students and families obtain the resources necessary to succeed in postsecondary education. Iowa Student Loan has helped more than 392,500 students pay for college.
The organization, based in West Des Moines, Iowa, also provides an array of borrower benefits,
financial literacy tools and community reinvestment programs, including support for free college
planning services for students and their families. For more information about Iowa Student
Loan, visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org.
Megan Garrett, Iowa Student Loan | Corporate Communications Media Relations Administrator | phone (515) 273-7145 | fax (515) 273-7145 | [email protected]
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Calling ALL 2016-2017 KINDERGARTENERS!
EBF Schools will be holding Kindergarten Round Up for all district students,
at Eddyville Elementary Attendance Center on May 24th & 25th.
If you are interested in sending your kindergartener to the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community
School District for the 2016-2017 school year, and they do not currently attend a center within the
district, please be sure to contact one of our secretaries to secure a time slot for Round Up.
If you do currently have a child who attends preschool in the district,
your child will automatically be assigned a time.
Eddyville Childcare
Call for open spaces 641-969-4343
Hours: 6am to 6pm, Monday - Friday
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Available Services:
Daycare, Before & After School Care,
Summer Day Camp
CPR/First Aid-Certified Staff
If you have a child who will be starting
ĕėĊĘĈčĔĔđ or ĐĎēĉĊėČĆėęĊē in the fall,
please call your elementary building to
enroll them as soon as possible.
EđĎČĎćĎđĎęĞ PėĊĘĈčĔĔđ (4 ĞĊĆėĘ Ĕđĉ Ĕē Ĕė
ćĊċĔėĊ SĊĕęĊĒćĊė 15, 2016)
KĎēĉĊėČĆėęĊē (5 ĞĊĆėĘ Ĕđĉ Ĕē Ĕė ćĊċĔėĊ
SĊĕęĊĒćĊė 15, 2016)
Elementary Phone Numbers:
Eddyville 641-969-4281
Blakesburg 641-938-2202
Fremont 641-933-4211
The mission of the
Eddyville Child Care Center
is to provide quality child care
and early education
at a fair market rate
that benefits the child, the
family, the staff, the school
district, and the community.
Miss Heartland 2016
Recycled beverage tabs help support your local
Ronald McDonald House Charities.
During the remaining months of school,
the EBF Jr./Sr. High will be collecting pop tabs for the
local Ronald McDonald Houses.
Please send the pop tabs to school
or drop them off by the end of May.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
TOP TWO PERCENT
IN HUMAN SCIENCES
AMES, Iowa (April 7, 2016) - An area student has achieved academic ranking in the
top two percent of students in the College of
Human Sciences at Iowa State University.
Congratulations to 2012 EBF graduate:
Tyler Stodghill, Senior, Human Sciences.
2015 EBF
Graduate
Emma
Haselhuhn
won the title of
Miss Heartland
2016 in
Cedar Rapids
on April 2nd.
With this win,
Emma now has
the opportunity
to move on and
compete at the
Miss Iowa
Pageant in
Davenport
in June.
~Submitted
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School Telephone Numbers
Eddyville Elementary (Principal Chris Fenster) 641-969-4281
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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont School Menu
-- Subject to change -Milk Served Daily with Lunch
Friday, April 22
Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Sub Sandwiches, Sun Chips, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit
Monday, April 25
Breakfast -- Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Smokies, Mac & Ch, Spinach, Apricots, Bread/Butter
Tuesday, April 26
Breakfast -- Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Hot Dog, French Fries, Baked Beans, Pears
Wednesday, April 27
Breakfast -- Egg, Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Crispito, California Blend, Mixed Fruit
Thursday, April 28
Breakfast -- Cinnamon Roll, Yogurt, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Chicken/Noodles, Potatoes, Carrots, Pineapple, Bread/Butter
Friday, April 29
Breakfast -- Sausage Patty, Biscuit, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Rocket Nachos, Corn, Applesauce, Bread/Butter
Monday, May 2
Breakfast -- ?, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Pizza, Corn, Pears
Tuesday, May 3
Breakfast -- ?, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Rib Patty/Bun, French Fries, Carrots, Mixed Fruit
Wednesday, May 4
Breakfast -- ?, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Taco-lett&ch, Refried Beans, Broccoli, Pineapple, Bread/Butter
Thursday, May 5
Breakfast -- ?, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Chicken Nug., Potatoes/Gravy, Mixed Veg, Applesauce, Br/Butter
Friday, May 6
Breakfast -- ?, Fruit, Juice, Milk
Lunch -- Tater Tot Casserole, Peas, Apricots, Butter Sandwich
INFINITE CAMPUS
Jr High/Sr High School parents may check
their child’s grades, transcripts or lunch account on the school website at
www.rocketsk12.org;
choose the “Infinite Campus” portal,
and enter your user name and password.
(If you need a user name and password,
please contact the school
at 641-969-4288).
School Facebook pages
Look here for posted announcements and positive Rocket activity:
Jr/Sr High: http://www.facebook.rocketsk12
Elementary: https://www.facebook.com/rocketspk6
Parents/Guardians across the district: Due to telephone service areas, many outside of Eddyville
are unable to call the junior-senior high without making a long-distance call.
To save these charges, you may call your local elementary, and ask to be transferred.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Thursday, April 21
1:00pm BG-V @ Davis County
ROCKET Submissions Due
4:15pm GG-V @ Pleasantville
4:30pm BTR-HS EBF Invite
4:30pm GTR-V @ Washington
Friday, April 22
8:00am FCCLA-Iron Chef Competition
8:00am Visual Arts Day @ IHCC
4:30pm G/B TR-JH @ PCM
Saturday, April 23
8:00am Archery Can Drive @ E. Elem
8:00am Elem Honor Band @ Washington
7:00pm Promenade
8:00pm Prom
11:30pm After-Prom Party
Sunday, April 24
» 5:30am After-Prom Party
4:00pm Sharing the Weight 5K @ Bloomfield
Monday, April 25
1:00pm BG-V @ PCM (Monroe)
4:30pm G/B TR-JH EBF Invite
Tuesday, April 26
4:30pm BTR-HS EBF Invite
4:30pm GTR-JV/V @ Chariton
Thursday, April 28
B/G TR Drake Relays
1:00pm GG-V @ PCM (Monroe)
4:30pm BTR-V @ Grinnell
5:00pm GTR-V @ Pella
7:00pm JH Spring Concert
Friday, April 29
No School-Staff Development
B/G TR Drake Relays
7:00pm Spring Play @ HS
Saturday, April 30
B/G TR Drake Relays
7:00pm Spring Play @ HS
Monday, May 2
4:30pm G/B TR-JH @ Albia
5:00pm BTR-V @ Van Buren
Tuesday, May 3
4:30pm G/B TR-JH EBF Invite
7:00pm HS Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 4
8:30am 6th Grade Orientation @ HS
Thursday, May 5
1:00pm ROCKET Submissions Due
4:30pm G/B TR SCC @ Eddyville
6:00pm Music Booster Mtg @ HS
Friday, May 6
4:00pm BG-V @ Moravia
4:00pm G/B TR-JH SCC @ Clarke
4:00pm GG-V @ Moravia
Saturday, May 7
State Lrg Grp Contest – Band & Choir
9:00am BG-V @ Colfax-Mingo
Sunday, May 8
Mothers' Day
Monday, May 9
10:00am GG-V SCC @ Albia
Tuesday, May 10
9:00am Track Meet-5th&6th @ HS
11:00am BG-V SCC @ Davis County
6:00pm Music Awards Banquet
Wednesday, May 11
12:00pm Community Service Day(7-12th
Grades)
Thursday, May 12
4:00pm G/B TR State Qual @ Eddyville
Friday, May 13
4:00pm GG-V @ Colfax-Mingo
Monday, May 16
8:00am GG-V Regionals @ TBD
2:00pm BG-V @ Pella Christian
6:00pm School Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 17
HS Choir/BandTour of Schools
9:00am TR-5th&6th (Rain Date) @ HS
Wednesday, May 18
6:30pm Senior Awards Night @ HS
Thursday, May 19
G/B TR State Meet
JH Choir/Band Tour of Schools
ROCKET Submissions Due
Friday, May 20
Early Dismiss-Staff Dev (1PM)
Last Day for Seniors
G/B TR State Meet
8:00am BG-V Districts @ TBD
Saturday, May 21
G/B TR State Meet
7:00pm Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 22
2:00pm Graduation-Class of 2016
Monday, May 23
5:30pm BSB-JV/V vs Moravia
5:30pm SB-JV/V vs Moravia
Tuesday, May 24
5:30pm BSB-JV/V vs Washington
Wednesday, May 25
4:30pm SB-9/JV/V vs Albia
5:00pm BSB-JV/V vs Albia
Thursday, May 26
5:30pm SB-V DH vs Fairfield
Friday, May 27
End 4th Qtr/2nd Semester
LAST DAY SCHOOL (Tentative)
4:30pm SB-JV/V/V @ Knoxville
5:00pm BSB-V DH @ Knoxville
Saturday, May 28
11:00am BSB-9/JV/V @ WoodwardGranger
6:00pm HS Alumni Banquet
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
10:30am Ceremony @ Cemetery
Tuesday, May 31
Staff Development
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Your 2015-2016
EBF School Board Members:
Director District # 1: Mike Mayberry-
[email protected]
641-933-4373
260 S. Chestnut, P.O. Box 98, Fremont, IA 52561
Director District # 2: Dan [email protected]
Or [email protected]
641-933-4139 or 641-777-6205
3081 Rutledge Avenue, Cedar, IA 52543
Director District # 3: Rena [email protected]
641-660-0634
504 N. 6th St., Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 4: Mark Haselhuhn641-799-6433
1206 Hwy 137, Eddyville, IA 52553
Director District # 5: Doug Brinegar641-777-1664
13422 225th Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501
Costa Rica Tour
for Summer 2017
Students at
EBFJSH have
the opportunity
to travel to Costa Rica on an
EF tour in the
summer of
2017. The
dates of the trip
are around the 24th of July to avoid
most sporting events and fair commitments.
In February, there was an informational meeting for parents and
students. If you were unable to
attend this meeting, but are interested, please email
[email protected]
to get information about this exciting travel opportunity.
[email protected]
641-780-3717
17546 Rock Bluff Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Director District # 7: Dave [email protected]
641-938-2340
P.O. Box 191, Blakesburg, IA 52536
All of the elementary schools in
the district collect them . . .
The Boxtops and Labels are then
redeemed by the school for
various items for the classrooms,
libraries and playgrounds.
Before you throw your empty
containers, please snip and save
any you have for our little people.
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community
School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment),
marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and
socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its
employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing
complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator,
Chris Fenster, Elementary Principal, 702 Vance St., Eddyville, Iowa,
641-969-4281, [email protected]
School District
Information:
Equity Coordinator
Mr. Chris Fenster
641-969-4281
641-969-4226
Level 1 Investigator
Mr. Chris Fenster
Community Service Day
May 11, 2016
from 12:00 –3:00 PM
Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Jr/Sr High School
students will be conducting their annual
Community Service Day on May 11. If you have
any project ideas, please contact Michelle Seddon
at the high school
([email protected] or 969-4288).
Unfortunately, there will not be a rain date.
Fremont City-Wide Garage Sales
June 11 is the date for Fremont!
Director District # 6: Bruce Severson -
Administration Office,
222 Walnut St.
Eddyville, IA 52553
Phone: (641) 969-4226
Fax: (641) 969-4547
A big THANK YOU
to the Eddyville PTO for purchasing 4 books for the
Eddyville Elementary Library for the students to check
out. The 4 books were purchased from the book fair that
was held on April 6, 2016, at the Eddyville Elementary.
The books are greatly appreciated!
Eddyville
Museum News
Check the Museum out on
“Facebook”
Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm,
Saturdays 9:00-noon,
or by appointment.
Bingo is the first
Thursday of each
month, 6:30, at
the American
Legion Hall.
Come and play
for a fun time.
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The community center will also be the site of a Garage Sale to
raise money for the Fremont Playground Project (donations for this cause can be brought
to City hall between 9:30-3:00 M-F).
Shoppers can also take a break and get lunch
at Fremont’s Community Center, with proceeds
going to the Fremont Playground Project!
DATE SET FOR EDDYVILLE
CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE
Eddyville residents start cleaning out your attics,
garages and closets! The C C Club has scheduled the
Eddyville Citywide Garage for Saturday, June 4,
from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Residents will just need to put signs or balloons out and people will
find them. You can also set up a "trunk sale" in downtown Eddyville just fill your car with treasurers and drive to the mini park across from
Dave's Welcome Inn.
Friends
of the
Eddyville
Library
…………………….
meet at the public library
on the 3rd Wednesdays in
January, April,
July & October at 5:30pm
Loving Shepherd
Food Pantry
Blakesburg United Methodist
Church Basement
Sat. April 30, 8-11 am
Providing food to
Moravia, Moulton,
Unionville, Albia and Blakesburg
Contact person:
Vera Miller, 938-2918
Serving all people in need equally.
Blakesburg Public
Library Hours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Eddyville Community Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month,
9-11 am,
Eddyville United Methodist
Church Basement
The only criterion to use the pantry is that you
be a resident of the Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont School District. We don't ask financial questions. Your privacy is respected.
Delivery is available to persons in the town of Eddyville. Call either 641-9694660 or 641-660-3584 for
this service. Please leave a
message.
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MARDI GRAS
MASQUERADE
APRIL 23, 2016
The promenade
parade
begins at 7:00 P.M
in the
Jr Sr High
Circle Drive
*Seating is limited, so you might want to bring
your own lawn chairs. Don’t forget your camera.
The dance will follow until 11:30 P.M.,
and after prom starts at 12:00 A.M.
Horse Judging Teams
On March 6, 2016, several individuals from the Wapello and Mahaska Horse Judging Teams competed at the Iowa State 4-H Horse Judging
Contest held at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Members of the Senior Team were Jessie Fisher, Danielle Rich, Austin Angle,
and Lane Judy, with Lex Judy competing as an individual. Members of the Junior Team were Loren Wells, Hannah Grunnig, Tray Tilley, and Alan
Angle, with Cooper Laumeyer competing as an individual.
The day’s accomplishments included: Individual – Cooper Laumeyer 5th in questions, Alan Angle 5th in Oral Reasons, Jessie Fisher 5th in Placings and 7th High Individual Overall; As a team - Juniors were 3rd in Oral Reasons; As a team - Seniors were 3rd in Placings, 2nd in Oral Reasons,
and 2nd Overall-which allows them to represent the state of Iowa at the All American Quarter Horse Congress that is held in October in Columbus,
Ohio. The senior team, as a whole, was successful with all the team members placing in the top twenty overall in the contest. ~Submitted
Senior Team Picture:
Jessie Fisher, Danielle Rich, Austin Angle, and Lane Judy.
Team: Front row - Hannah Grunnig; Middle row - Loren Wells, Cooper Laumeyer, Tray Tilley,
Alan Angle, Lex Judy; Back row - Danielle Rich, Jessie Fisher, Austin Angle, and Lane Judy.
If your child is involved in other events outside of school, and you would like to have
their accomplishments published, please email a statement and a photo as an attachment to
[email protected]
The Rocket would be a great place to show off their efforts and talents.
The next two
submission deadlines
for The Rocket are
April 21 and May 5.
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community Schools
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