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Americanism Essay recognition awards were given to students in grades 3-6 at Ponca Public School on Friday, May 13, 2022, by Jane Dillon, president of the Jackson American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and Russ Rasmussen, Jackson American Legion Commander.  

Students in third through sixth grade were invited by the Jackson American Legion to write an original Americanism Essay for the Legion Auxiliary’s annual contest. The 2022 essay theme was: “How can we support families who provide care to their veterans?” 

Essays were judged with first, second and third place awards given in three classes.  The following students received a certificate and a monetary award: 

Class I: Third Grade-1st place: Kenzie Nelson, 2nd place: Brinklee Heineman, 3rd place: Arianna Daly

Class I: Fourth Grade-1st place: Madison Bevelhymer, 2nd place: Allie Schweers, 3rd place: Henry Kingsbury

Class II:  Fifth Grade- 1st place: Delaney Stark, 2nd place: Easton VonSeggern , 3rd place: Brooks Stark

Class II: Sixth Grade- 1st. place: Brennan Statema, 2nd place: Alexa McGhee, 3rd place: Ava Brown

Class VI: Students:   1st place: Brantley Heath, 2nd place: Traeyton Sprenger

The following essays were judged at the state level:  Class I (3rd-4th grade)-Madison Bevelhymer, Class II (5th-6th grade)-Delaney Stark, Class VI (Special Needs)- Brantley Heath

Ponca sixth grade students, Brooks Kephart, Mason Schweers, and Brennan Statema were awarded the 2022 President’s Education Award in a third through sixth grade assembly at Ponca Public School on Friday, May 13, 2022. 

The President’s Education Award was established to encourage students to achieve high academic standards by recognizing and rewarding them for educational excellence. Students must earn a grade point average of 90% or higher and achieve a score in the 85th percentile or higher in math or reading on the standardized achievement test (MAPS Test) given by the school.

Poppy Poster recognition awards were given to students in grades 3-6 at Ponca Public School on Friday, May 13, 2022, by Jane Dillon, president of the Jackson American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and Russ Rasmussen, Jackson American Legion Commander.            

Students in third through sixth grade were invited by the Jackson American Legion and Auxiliary to create an original poppy poster for the American Legion Auxiliary’s annual contest.  Posters were judged with first, second and third place awards given in four classes.  The following students received a certificate and a monetary award:

Class I: Third Grade- 1st place: Halle Stark, 2nd place: Audrey Burrell, 3rd place: Gabe Sjobom

Class II: Fourth Grade-1st place: Allie Schweers, 2nd place: Addie Simons, 3rd place: Micah Dendinger

Class II:  Fifth Grade- 1st place: Jaeda Templeman, 2nd place: J.T. Stroud, 3rd place: Ashlin Bacon

Class III: Sixth Grade- 1st. place: Owen Wortmann, 2nd place: Mackinze Millard, 3rd place: Kendall Fix

Class VII Students:   1st place: Jaci Beacom,  2nd place: Brooks Stark, 3rd place: Traeyton Sprenger

The following posters were judged at the state level:  Class I (3rd grade)-Halle Stark, Class II (4th-5th grade)-Allie Schweers, Class III (6th grade)- Owen Wortmann and Class VII Special Needs-Jaci Beacom

First place winners each received five dollars, second place winners received three dollars, and third place winners received two dollars as awards.

State Track Schedule

State Track Spectators Information

State Track Send Off Thursday, May 19th at 4:00 PM

Forms must be completed before participating in any NSAA activity for the 2022-2023 school year.  Please complete both forms and turn into your coaches or the elementary office!

Physical Form

Required Consent Form

State Track Spectators Information

PK - 6th Grade School Supply

Online Ordering For The 2022-2023 School Year

Order Securely Online

Starting NOW through May 30th!

1.  Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks (A listing of the supplies included in each pack can be viewed on the ordering site).

2.  Enter the school ID:  PON044

3.  Follow the directions to complete your order.

4.  Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.

SUPPLIES WILL BE ON STUDENT'S DESK BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

For questions, please contact 

Bob Hayes, bobhayes@poncaschool.org

\The Jackson Elementary had a fun time at Ponca State Park participating in four, fun activities including Critter Corner, slingshots, hiking, and fishing.  It was a beautiful day to enjoy our very own state park.  We thank the state park and their workers for such an informative and interactive time!

Mr. Stroud's and Mrs. Fields' fourth-grade students recently went on a fossil dig!  Students had to dig through four rock layers made of chopped-up food to find fossils.