Wells Combined School

The Starr Valley Junior Livestock Club hosted a fun event at Wells Elementary School today, April 23rd, bringing the joy of agriculture right into the classroom! Students got to enjoy a hands-on experience with some animals and learn about various aspects of ranching and farming. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to explore and connect with the world of agriculture!

**SPRING PICTURE DAY** Tuesday, April 29th Preorder at bellphoto.com Prepay code: Spring25Wells Feel free to bring a prop, instrument, or any item that represents you, or wear something that tells us more about you. **Bell Photo will also be taking kindergarten cap & gown photos. You do not have to preorder the kindergarten photos**

Lewis-Clark State College recently visited our school, showing our students a glimpse of college life. The representative shared insights about the campus atmosphere and the range of activities available to students. His presentation inspired our students to see themselves as part of their community and to consider the experiences that await them at the college. "Be a name, not a number, and reach your full potential at LC State."

Wells Elementary School is excited to kick off our ABC Countdown to summer! Join us as we celebrate each letter of the alphabet on our journey to the sunny season ahead!

Elko Daily Free Press article continued... Wells tops local field in Battle Mountain Boys Results 100 meters — 5. West Wendover junior Brannum Graham 11.91 seconds. 7. Elko freshman Max Fraley 12.11 seconds (PR). 9. Spring Creek freshman Lucas Woodbury 12.21 seconds. 10. Elko junior Kristopher Garcia 12.27 seconds. 200 meters — 2. Spring Creek junior Wyatt Negrych 24.51 seconds. 3. Elko junior Joel Villasenor 24.83 seconds (PR). 6. Fraley 25.34 seconds. 7. Spring Creek junior Landon Carpenter 25.6 seconds. 8. Spring Creek sophomore Filip Biernat 25.65 seconds (PR). 9. Wells sophomore Aron Hansen 25.77 seconds (PR). 10. Elko junior Timothy Flanagan 25.8 seconds (PR). 400 meters — 3. Wells sophomore Mason Noorda 55.19 seconds. 4. Flanagan 55.93 seconds (PR). 5. Negrych 55.94 seconds (PR). 6. Villasenor 56.02 seconds (PR). 7. Hansen 57.05 seconds (PR). 8. Biernat 57.09 seconds. 9. Elko freshman Spencer Laney 58.37 seconds (PR). 10. Elko freshman Arturo Trujillo 1:00.2 (PR). 800 meters — 2. Jackpot senior Jorge Avila Fragoza 2:12. 3. Noorda 2:18. 4. Wells senior Gonzalo Roque 2:19 (PR). 5. Jackpot senior Alfredo Aguilar 2:30. 7. Spring Creek senior Jonoah Angulo 2:33. 1600 meters — 2. Avila Fragoza 5:02. 3. Wells sophomore Isaac Gale 5:22. 4. West Wendover junior Angel Trujillo 5:23 (PR). 5. West Wendover freshman Jayden Rodriguez 5:24 (PR). 6. Aguilar 5:30 (PR). 7. Spring Creek freshman Soren Dastrup 5:34 (PR). 9. Spring Creek freshman Traven Dastrup 5:43. 110-meter hurdles — 2. Fraley 18.56 seconds. 4. West Wendover senior Zachary Dvorak 18.96 seconds (PR). 6. Wells junior Cade Cromley 19.31 seconds (PR). 7. Jackpot senior Giovanny Rios 21.28 seconds. 8. Elko freshman Tayden Delmore 21.46 seconds. 9. Spring Creek sophomore Phoenix Jorgensen 22.38 seconds. 10. Carlin freshman Dawson Erickson 22.48 seconds. 300-meter hurdles — 2. Dvorak 45.39 seconds (PR). 3. Fraley 46.41 seconds (PR). 4. Cromley 47.25 seconds (PR). 5. Wells junior Joe Dahl 47.64 seconds (PR). 8. Jorgensen 52.69 seconds (PR). 9. Delmore 53.12 seconds. 10. Elko freshman Anthon de Arrieta 53.3 seconds. Shot put — 6. Spring Creek sophomore Damiyen Wilkinson 36-feet-2-1/2-inches (PR). 9. Spring Creek freshman Micah Vera 34-feet-8-1/2-inches (PR). 10. Carlin senior Carter Pooley 34-feet-8-inches (PR). Discus — 3. Wells junior Carson Ballard 114-feet-5-1/2-inches (PR). 4. Owyhee senior Noah Johnson 112-feet-11-inches (PR). High jump — 4. Woodbury 5-feet-4-inches. 6. Gale 5-feet-2-inches (PR). 9. Spring Creek freshman Aiden Keim 4-feet-10-inches (PR). Pole vault — 8. Wells junior Maximillion Dahl 9-feet (PR). Long jump — 4. Woodbury 16-feet-8-1/2-inches. Triple jump — 7. Carlin freshman Tommy Loftin 32-feet-6-1/2-inches. Relays 4x100 — 4. Spring Creek 49.31 seconds. 6. West Wendover 49.87 seconds. 7. Wells 50.34 seconds. 10. Jackpot 54.94 seconds. 4x200 — 3. Spring Creek 1:44.52. 5. West Wendover 1:47. 8. Jackpot 1:54.17. 9. Carlin 1:59.06. 4x400 — 2. Wells 3:59.2. 3. Jackpot 4:15.6. 4x800 — 2. Jackpot 9:48.56. 3. West Wendover 9:52.41.

Wells tops local field in Battle Mountain Anthony Mori Apr 18, 2025 Elko Daily Free Press BATTLE MOUNTAIN — During the Battle Mountain Invitational, the Wells track and field programs stood atop the Elko County field. In the girls standings, the Lady Leopards finished fourth with a team score of 72 points. Elko capped the top five with a team tally of 55. Carlin placed ninth with 31 points, and Spring Creek closed off the top 10 with 25 points. West Wendover was 12th with nine points, and Jackpot rounded out the 14-team field with two points. On the boys side, Wells was fourth with 62 points and Spring Creek closed out the top five with 50 points. Jackpot ranked seventh with 42 points, West Wendover followed in eight at 41 and Elko took ninth with 34. Owyhee’s boys finished 14th with five points, and Carlin capped the 15-team field with three points. *Results listed are for the Elko County athletes who ranked in the top 10 of their respective events. Girls Results 100 meters — 10. Elko freshman Kennadi Peterson 14.17 seconds. 200 meters — 2. Elko freshman Estrella Ruiz Matinez 29.22 seconds. 3. Peterson 29.53 seconds. 6. Elko freshman Adaven Jasmine 30.28 seconds. 10. Wells sophomore Marli Dahl 30.76 seconds (PR). 400 meters — 2. Ruiz Martinez 1:08.2 (PR). 3. Peterson 1:09.4 (PR). 7. Elko sophomore Reegan Burden 1:14.9. 8. Spring Creek freshman Courtney Santos 1:15.3 (PR). 10. Spring Creek freshman Jaydyn Baldwin 1:15.6 (PR). 800 meters — 1. Elko sophomore Amelia Walsh 2:45 (PR). 2. Wells freshman Millie Cromley 2:58 (PR). 3. Baldwin 3:04. 8. Elko sophomore Sydney Hawkins 3:14. 9. Wells junior Maisy Stevenson 3:15 (PR). 10. Jackpot sophomore Banelly Vazquez-Rosas 3:23. 1600 meters — 6. Spring Creek freshman Amy Santos 6:56. 7. Hawkins 6:58. 3200 meters — 3. Cromley 14:22 (PR). 5. Amy Santos 14:36 (PR). 10. Wells sophomore April Bachman 17:27. 100-meter hurdles — 2. Dahl 19.95 seconds (PR). 3. Walsh 21.75 seconds (PR). 5. Spring Creek freshman Emma Ostrup 22.23 seconds (PR). 6. Carlin junior Jaden Loftin 22.31 seconds (PR). 9. Wells freshman Gabriela Garcia 23.86 seconds (PR). 10. Elko freshman Alondra Sotelo 24.86 seconds (PR). 300-meter hurdles — 2. Walsh 56.03 seconds (PR). 4. Dahl 57.87 seconds (PR). 7. Sotelo 1:01.7 (PR). 8. Ostrup 1:03.4 (PR). Shot put — 4. Wells senior Lillian Harney 27-feet-6-inches. 6. West Wendover senior Brooklyn Griffin 25-feet-3-inches (PR). 7. Carlin junior Adrianne Bolton 24-feet-9-inches (PR). 9. Carlin freshman Jessie Barnes 23-feet-11-inches. Discus — 5. Harney 75-feet-1/2-inch. 10. Barnes 65-feet-5-1/2-inches. High jump — 10. Wells freshman Hailee Davidson 3-feet-8-inches. Pole vault — 8. Spring Creek junior Audrey Graf 6-feet (PR). Long jump — 1. Jasmine 13-feet-7-inches (PR). 3. Wells senior Destin Martin 13-feet-6-inches (PR). 8. Wells senior Callie Brodsho 12-feet-7-1/2-inches. 10. Jackpot sophomore Karina Lucero 12-feet-6-inches. Triple jump — 1. Loftin 29-feet-8-inches. 3. Brodsho 27-feet-1/2-inch. Relays 4x100 — 3. Wells 1:00.4. 5. Spring Creek 1:01.4. 8. Jackpot 1:06.5. 9. Carlin 1:08.1. 4x200 — 3. West Wendover 2:06.2. 5. Wells 2:17.1. 7. Carlin 2:26.3. 4x400 — 3. Carlin 5:22.8. 4. Wells 5:40.6. 4x800 — 2. Wells 13:02.9. 3. Carlin 13:04.

Track and Field results from March 28th in Battle Mountain: Girls: 100m Destin 14.71 20th place Gabby 16.37 44th 200 m Marli 30.76 10th Alta 35.28 35th 400m Laurel 1:23.7 PR 18th 800m Millie 2:58 PR 2nd Maisy 3:15 PR 9th April 3:27 PR 13th Norah 3:29 PR 15th 3200m Millie 14:22 PR 3rd April 17:27 10th 100 Hurdles Marli 19.95 PR 2nd Gabby 23.86 PR 9th 300 Hurdles Marli 57.87 PR 4th 4x100 Relay 1:00.4 3rd 4x200 2:17.1 PR 5th 4x400 5:40.6 PR 4th 4x800 13:02.09 2nd Shot put Lillian 27'6 SR 4th Jossy 22'7 PR 17th Aderyn 21'8 21st Discus Lillian 75'0.5 5th Jossy 58'4.5 16th Aderyn 53'8.5 24th High Jump Hailee 10th 3'8" Long Jump Destin 3rd 13'6 PR Callie 8th 12'7.5 PR Haliee 15th 10'11 April 22nd 9'2.5 PR Triple Jump Callie 3rd 27'0.5

Softball Recap: Wells Leopards vs. Coleville Wolves By Team Reports Apr 19, 2025, 1:15 pm Wells had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Coleville Wolves. The result was nothing new for the Leopards, who have now won six games by 13 runs or more so far this season. Andreina Mercado was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Adriana Aguilar was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Wells was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Coleville only posted a batting average of .154. Leopards Previous Games (Home) 04/19/25 vs Coleville 16-1 04/19/25 vs Coleville 20-0 04/07/25 vs Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage 1-0 04/07/25 vs Sierra Sage Academy/Right Of Passage 1-0 04/30/24 vs Mineral County 7-0 Wells pushed their record up to 8-6 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games. As for Coleville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. Wells will face off against Carlin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Leopards will need to watch out since the Railroaders have now posted at least ten runs in their last five contests. As for Coleville, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Smith Valley at 3:00 p.m. on the 29th.

Baseball Game Preview: Wells Leopards vs. Carlin Railroaders By Team Reports Apr 19, 2025, 10:36pm Wells has gone a perfect 10-0 against Carlin recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Leopards will venture away from home to face off against the Railroaders at 2:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Wells has ten straight wins, Carlin has 34 straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field. Wells came out on top against Coleville on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive 14-run first inning. The Leopards were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Wolves. The Leopards might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 15 matchups by six runs or more this season. Miguel Martinez Stolen Base (Career) 04/19/25 vs Coleville 3 04/19/25 vs Coleville 1 04/12/25 vs Excel Christian 1 04/05/25 @ Virginia City 1 03/29/25 @ Mineral County 1 Wells let Miguel Martinez and Cesar Beruman run wild. Martinez went a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Beruman went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Martinez a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gage Uhlig, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and two runs. Meanwhile, Carlin fell victim to Smith Valley and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 24-0. Wells' victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Carlin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-15. Wells came out on top in a nail-biter against Carlin in their previous matchup on Tuesday, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Leopards since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

Wear BLUE today, Monday, April 21st, for Child Abuse Awareness Month.

The Wells High School Class of 2025 is excited to partner with the Easter Bunny this year to help raise money for Project Graduation! Seniors will hide candy and toy-filled eggs in your yard, in Wells, NV and the surrounding area, on the evening of April 19, 2025, and then leave a note from the Easter Bunny on your front door. Order before the end of the day on Thursday, April 17th at: https://egg-my-yard-whs2025.cheddarup.com

Exciting news to share! On Wednesday, April 9th, our very own Eyer M took a giant leap towards his rodeo dreams by signing a full-ride scholarship with Western Texas College. A huge congratulations to Eyer for this incredible achievement – we can't wait to see what the future holds for you in the rodeo arena! Way to go! 🎉🐎

Ms. H took a group of junior high students to Eureka for their first meet of the season. Bella ran the 100 meters in 17.3 seconds, while Estrella finished the 100 meters in 16.2 seconds and the 400 meters in 1:18.5. Brynli completed the 100 meters in 17.1 seconds and the 200 meters in 36.1 seconds. Great job, athletes!

Tuesday, April 15th- If you need to contact the elementary school please call (775) 752-3014. The other number is currently out of order.

Last week, Mr. Roberson, Avery and Jayden traveled to Fallon for the Small Schools All-State Festival. The Nevada Music Educators Association (NMEA) strives to offer as many opportunities for Nevada’s young musicians all across the state. For years, the Small Schools All-State Festival has been available for students in the smaller parts of Nevada. Students in high school may participate in either the Band or Orchestra.

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) has created a new Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) form. Please see the attached letter regarding the new form. https://wells.ecsdnv.net/o/wcs/page/athletics

ATTENTION all Wells Combined parents and guardians: Even if your child is already enrolled, they still need to be registered every year! Registering now means: 📌 Less last-minute stress 📌 A smooth start for your child 📌 You’ll stay connected Check it off your list—register today in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! If you would like help registering your child, there will be registration workshops at Central Office on April 17 and 18 from 10 AM to 2 PM. 🎒 Facilite el regreso a la escuela– ¡Registre a su estudiante ahora! ¿Sabía que, aunque su estudiante ya esté inscrito, también necesita registrarse cada año? Registrarlo ahora significa: 📌 menos estrés de última hora 📌 un comienzo tranquilo para su estudiante 📌 mantener los contactos actualizados Registre a su hijo hoy mismo, para no tener que preocuparse después! Si desea ayuda para registrar a su hijo, habrá talleres de registro en la Oficina Central el 17 y 18 de abril de 10 a. m. a 2 p. m. https://www.ecsdnv.net/page/registration

The results for the FFA State competitions are now in! The Wells FFA chapter achieved remarkable success, winning 10 state team and individual events, along with 12 high individual placings. Congratulations to all the students, as well as Mr. Noorda, Mr. Kindall, and Mrs. Ballard, for your hard work and dedication!

Remember to wear GRAY today for Brain 🧠 Cancer Awareness

Our Wells SkillsUSA members received a 100% section award yesterday at the state competition for attaining 100% membership. Congratulations to Mr. B and the students!