
4th graders presented “how to” demonstrations on Friday morning. They were asked to choose a topic, write down detailed steps and either present or videotape their project.








🏀 Basketball GAMEDAY 🏀
📍FCHS
⏰ GJV: 4:30, BJV: 4:30(Fairmont), GV: 6:00, BV: 7:30
🗓️ February 14
💻https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/geneva/organization/313/fillmore-central-hig-high-school 💜 SENIOR GIRLS PARENTS NIGHT 💜


The three building principals and Jac Marchand (transportation and grounds director), share what efficiencies they would see in their buildings and areas if the bond would pass.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more. https://youtu.be/K50K2pMUJ3o

A tremendous amount of time, public feedback, and work has gone into putting forth to voters what the board believes is the best solution for the district. According to the facility audit, if the bond doesn’t pass, we would likely need to spend $51,501,000 over the next 20 years to address urgent infrastructure needs, eliminate deficiencies in current buildings and systems, and provide upgrades to the three sites and downtown gym.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for more information about the project, financial impact, FAQ's, voting information, how we got to the bond election, and more.


3rd graders LOVE playing all the fun fact practice games that are part of our math curriculum. Here students are practicing a new game, Salute.






JH Boys BBall Game
@Fairbury H.S.
February 13th 4:30 pm
B team followed by A team


Adam Wallin explains what the districts needs are and how the bond passing would help solve those needs.
Watch to find out what influenced him to vote yes to pass the resolution in December for the bond election.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
https://youtu.be/K3vyiDvWlYg

Thank you to Alexis Schmidt, Daniel Andrews, and Heather Mumm for coming to both 3rd grade classes to teach students about ways they can become involved in their communities through 4-H, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts




3rd grade loves building background knowledge before our stories. One way we’ve done so this semester is by having Brandie Conway teach us CPR and about calling 9-1-1. For our last story about community service, students made Valentine’s Day wreaths for residents at Fairview Manor. This week’s story about trying again had students building card towers and trying new ways vs giving up to find success.








No, bond funds will make up part of the additions and renovations at the elementary school. Most of the additions and renovations will be funded through the Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund (QCPUF) which allows money to be levied by a school board for Safety and Security Infrastructure projects and ADA projects. This money would be used to pay for the new front entrance and office area as well as the ADA bathrooms. The other parts of the project would use money from the bond in order to be built.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.


Mr. Cumpston and Nate Girmus review the opportunities that could be available to our students if the bond would pass. These opportunities include, student mentoring, additional courses and instructional time, and more after school activities for 5th-8th students.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
https://youtu.be/fpYbCMAdm2E

There will be no school on Wednesday, February 12th.


The preliminary bond tax levy is 27 cents per $100 of valuation. This would equal $270 per year per $100,000 of property valuation. An individual tax calculator can be found here https://www.fillmorecentralbond.org/o/fillmorecentral2025bondinformation/page/financial-impact. The tax calculator will allow homeowners and AG Land owners to calculate their preliminary tax impact of the bond. AG Land is figured at a different rate than other property and the tax calculator will figure both for you.


🏀 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE:
There will be NO JV GIRLS game tonight (2/11) at Sandy Creek due to numbers. JV boys game will start at 4:30pm followed by girls varsity and then boys varsity. All games will be played in the high school gym.

Tobin Buchanan explains how LB2 (ag land is assessed at 50% for school bonds) affects the financial impact of the bond issue.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for information about the project, financial impact, FAQ’s, voting information, how we got to the bond election and more.
https://youtu.be/nhvKyqjLOhA

🏀 Basketball GAMEDAY 🏀
📍Sandy Creek High School
⏰GJV 4:30 (2 quarters), BJV 4:30, GV 5:30 (approx), BV to follow
🗓️ February 11
💻 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/fairfield/organization/8214/sandy-creek-high-school


The resolution and ballot includes a ‘not to exceed’ bond amount of $48,800,000. Preliminary financial and tax impact models reflect a 30-year maturity for the bonds.
Go to www.fillmorecentralbond.org for more information about the project, financial impact, FAQ's, voting information, how we got to the bond election, and more.


First grade classes ended their solar system unit with a trip to the Hastings Museum on Friday, Feb. 7. In the museum's planetarium, students were able to see the planets and constellations in the night sky. Students learned about the invention of Kool-Aid and mixed up their own flavor. Last, they all enjoyed the IMAX movie, The Animal Kingdom.






First grade classes ended their solar system unit with a trip to the Hastings Museum on Friday, Feb. 7. In the museum's planetarium, students were able to see the planets and constellations in the night sky. Students learned about the invention of Kool-Aid and mixed up their own flavor. Last, they all enjoyed the IMAX movie, The Animal Kingdom.






Mr. Cumpston reviews information and important dates for the bond election.
https://youtu.be/rDU0ktLawrs