Congratulations to all of our 2023-24 "Fitnessgram Award" winners for students in grades 1-6! Pictured, are the winners for each class, grades 1-6, and the "Best in School" Fitnessgram Award Winners. We are proud of you, NCES Vikings! Thank you to Mrs. Belshaw for her time, care, and dedication to the physical education, health, and fitness of all students!
NCES Students & Staff wanted to say, THANK YOU, to the Warsaw High School Jazz Band and to Mr. Kanauss and Mr. Collins, for their outstanding performance at NCES on May 20, 2024! We enjoyed listening to the WHS Jazz Band play several songs and each band member playing solos throughout the performance. They rocked the house! Thank you, Mr. Kanauss and Mr. Collins, for your leadership and direction of the WHS Jazz Band!
On May 17th, we had 2024 PreK Graduation at NCES. Our PreK Teacher: Mrs. Du Toit, PreK Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Hall, and PreK Aides: Mrs. Burtalo & Mrs. Mixell, led the students through the graduation which included songs, slide show, and diplomas. After graduation, the PreK staff, students, and their parents enjoyed a Bounce House and lunch in the park. Congrats to all of our PreK students going on to Kindergarten and a special THANK YOU to our PreK Staff for their time, efforts, and support for all of our PreK students this year!
Congratulations to Gavin Jackson, N-C 8th Grader, for winning the Grand Prize Artist for his artwork submitted to the 2024 Newspaper in Education “Design an Ad” Contest! This contest was sponsored by the Hancock County Journal-Pilot. Gavin won prize money and his work was featured in the Journal-Pilot. Pictured are Gavin and his award-winning artwork. Way to go, Gavin!
THANK YOU to all students, staff, and parents, who supported the 8th Grade Class Bake Sale at DJ's last night to raise funds for the memorial bench for Simon Bentzinger. We appreciate your time, efforts, and support for this great cause! Our students, staff, parents, and communities came together to raise a total of $4013.83!!! Thanks to all for your kindness and generosity to help us honor and remember Simon and his legacy.
Tomorrow, the Kindergarten through 6th grade will be having a field day in the morning. Students should dress in their team colors. Teachers should have let you know what color your child's team is wearing. Students on the white team should wear something underneath their whites, so we don't have any issues when we play water games. Students may want to bring an extra set of clothes to change into after the games are done. We will be outside most of the morning, so sunscreen is always a good idea.
Congratulations to our last group of Reading Counts awards students and the "Top 2" Reading Counts students for each class in grades 1-6! On May 13th, we honored them with certificates from Mrs. Litchfield. Pictured (Left to Right): Elmer Kraus, Oliver Lichner (1st, grade 1) , Brink Burtalo (2nd, grade 1), Addison Squire (1st, grade 2), Jonas Torgerson (2nd, grade 2), Annabelle Burtalo, Craig Bodily (2nd, grade 3), Talmage Squire (1st, grade 3), Tenley Atterberg, Harley Kelley, Austin Fortado, Wyatt Johnson, Mesa Kohl, Lena Primmer, Adley Rose, Madison Shaw, Kaylee Powell, Isaac Shurtleff (1st, grade 4), Cody Compton (2nd, grade 4), Grant Squire (1st, grade 5), Miles Aitchison (2nd, grade 5), Braxen Stevenson (1st, grade 6), Cooper Stull, Tatum Griffiths (2nd, grade 6). Not present: Audrey Rye. Thank you for reading and learning this year, Vikings! Reading really does count!
Congratulations to 8th graders, Grant Feikert & Brynlee Squire, for being chosen by NCES faculty & staff as our students who best represent our school and communities! Brynlee and Grant and their parents attended the IPA Western Region Student Recognition Breakfast at the WIU on May 9th, with Mr. Cox. Attendees were served a big breakfast and all students were recognized with medals for this special honor. Thank you, Brynlee & Grant, for displaying all of the amazing qualities our school wishes to see in every student, every day at NCES! We are proud of you :)
The 8th Grade Class will be hosting a bake sale on Wednesday, May 15 from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. at DJ's Bar and Grill in Warsaw, to help raise funds for the Simon Bentzinger memorial bench. If you would like to make a baked good donation or a monetary donation, please contact Jessi at 217-242-5763, Vicky at 217-430-9462, or email krepsa@nauvoo-colusa.com. This is a great opportunity to enjoy chicken at DJ's, enjoy some dessert, and support a great cause.
Thank you for your help,
The Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors chose the winners of the 6th Grade Poster Contest, with the theme of “May the Forests Always Be With You.” Congratulations to the 1st Place Winner: Lila Schafer, 6th grader at NCES! Lila got a certificate, $50, and her poster will be sent on to the State level contest. Pictured are Mrs. Siegfried and Lila Schafer and her winning poster. Way to go, Lila!
Mark your calendars for May 22, 2024 @ 6:30 PM for the sports banquet. Come help celebrate the athletes and their many accomplishments throughout the year.
Our Jr. High Track Team competed in the IESA Sectionals May 4th. We are happy to announce the following student-athletes qualified for the IESA State Track Meet in Class 2A: Taylor Brownlee in 200m and 4x100m Relay; Elizabeth Kohl 4x100m Relay; Taylynn Denning 4x100m Relay; Ava Murphy 4x100m Relay; Savannah Lamma (alternate) 4x100m Relay, Raven Figge (alternate) 4x100m Relay. They will compete in IESA State Track Meet on May 11th in East Peoria. At 1:15 pm Fri. May 10th we will host an assembly to honor and send off our State Track Qualifiers. We invite families and the public to attend this assembly at NCES. Good luck at State, Vikings!
Congratulations to our April 2024 "Viking Pride Award" recipients! These students and staff displayed kindness, respect, honesty, and/or support for others. We recognized them with certificates and gifts on 5/3/2024. Pictured (front row, L to R): Russell Compton, Noah Pierce, Cohen Reed, Aimee Childs, Jerzey Tripp, and Carson Martens. Pictured (back row): Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Radel. Thank you for displaying your Viking Pride! NCES sends a huge THANK YOU out to our sponsors who donate gifts to support NCES & Viking Pride: The Red Front and The Fudge Factory.
Sorry for the late notice!
Softball camp for 1st-8th grade girls.
Return to the office by Tuesday April 30th.
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Girls Track Team for winning 1st Place in the Hancock County Track Meet last night! The team scored 110 points! 12 girls set personal bests in their events, including 1st place finishes in the 4x100 meter relay and the 4x400 meter relay. Way to go, Vikings! We are proud of you and this accomplishment.
Congratulations to our recent Reading Counts award students! On 4/24/2024, we honored students who read books and earned points to achieve Reading Counts awards! We honored them with certificates from Mrs. Litchfield. Group Picture (L to R): Oliver Lichner, Bryson Blunier, Axel Burtalo, Brink Burtalo, Ashley Sanchez, Brayden Compton, Cohen Reed, Annabelle Burtalo, Caleb Edwards, Maddy Ralph, Evan Savage, Talmage Squire, Jacob Coulter, Annika Torgerson, Jordan Blunier, T.J. Burtalo, Jacob Hill, Jaedann Martens, Mackenzie Shaw. Second Picture (L to R): Ianna Feikert, Braxen Stevenson. Third Picture: Lila Schafer. Not present: Cody Compton. Keep reading and learning, Vikings!
If you'd like to order a baseball t-shirt please turn in the order form and payment by Friday.
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place:
Nauvoo-Colusa Elementary Library
Friday, April 12, 2024: 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. (During Doughnuts with a Grown-Up)
Monday, April 15, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024: Scheduled Class Times
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/nauvoocolusaschool
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading!!!
Congratulations to our March 2024 "Viking Pride Award" recipients! These students displayed kindness, respect, honesty, and/or support for others. We recognized them with certificates and gifts on 4/5/2024. Pictured (left to right): Tess Bodily, Luke Mason, Brink Burtalo, Mia Griffiths, Brody Young, Jaxson Buschling, Caleb Edwards, and Brody Lucas. Thank you for displaying your Viking Pride! NCES sends a huge THANK YOU out to our sponsors who donate gifts to support NCES & Viking Pride: The Red Front and The Fudge Factory.
Congratulations to our recent Reading Counts award students! On 3/20/2024, we honored students who read books and earned points to achieve Reading Counts awards! We honored them with certificates from Mrs. Litchfield. Pictured (left to right): Addison Squire, Jaxson Buschling, D. S., Cody Compton, Austin Fortado, Sadie Gallaher, Wyatt Johnson, Mesa Kohl, Paxton Rawlings, Kaylee Powell, Adley Rose, Madison Shaw, Madelyn Siegworth, Anthony Evans, Cora Hancock, Brooklyn Leonard, Bryce Sullivan, Tatum Griffiths, and Stone Hill. Not present: Annabelle Burtalo. Keep reading and learning, Vikings!
