A couple of additional pictures from yesterday's Proclamation Signing by Governor Pillen that our fifth-grade student tellers attended.
Jacob C had the privilege to represent WWPS this morning at a panel on government in Nebraska and interact with Gov. Pillen.
Tonight's 6:00 pm HVAC Bond information meeting will be in the conference room. Enter through door #2 on the south side of the building. It will also be streamed on the school's Facebook page. You can send questions before the meeting to kreiman@weepingwaterps.org
Ballots are arriving in mailboxes. The district will be holding an informational meeting to answer your questions tomorrow at 6:00 pm in the school's conference room. If you are not able to attend, we will be streaming the meeting live on the school's Facebook page.
We have had a couple of questions about the bond that we will post over the next couple of days. Questions #1 & 2:
Did the board consider repairing the current system? Did the board consider replacing it with rooftop units and a forced air system? Most, if not all, new construction installs forced air systems.
The board asked the engineers and architects to review all HVAC system options that made sense for our building size and climate, including the possibility of repairing the existing system. They presented three options:
Repairing the Existing System - The estimated cost for repairs was approximately $3,000,000. This included fixing all defective valves and making necessary upgrades to address extreme temperature fluctuations-issues that should have been accounted for during the original installation. However, these repairs would be made to a ten-year-old system with a life expectancy of 15 to 20 years. The architects believed this was not a wise investment and the board agreed.
Replacing with Traditional Rooftop Units - This was the most expensive option. At the time of the study, it would have cost about $1,000,000 more than the geothermal option due to the heavy construction needed to install ductwork in the 1939 and 1956 buildings. Additionally, this option did not qualify for the $1,300,000 tax credit and would not provide the 30% reduction in annual energy costs that the geothermal system offers. It also had the highest installation costs, making it the most invasive option and disruptive to school operations next year.
Geothermal System - While not the cheapest option upfront, this provides the best long-term value for taxpayer money. The infrastructure has a life expectancy of 25 years, and the well field is expected to last 50 years. The tax credit and energy cost savings will benefit the school and the community. Both the board and I agree this is the best choice among the three options.
Here is a one-page informational guide about the Weeping Water HVAC Bond.
Parents and Students, due to the number of school days missed for severe weather, May 9th will now be a student attendance day. Please plan accordingly.
WW High School would like to remind everyone that tomorrow, Tues, Mar 25 is Testing Day starting at 8:00 am. Please remind students to get a good night's sleep and bring a snack and drink tomorrow for break. Juniors will be released upon completion of the ACT test. Go Indians!
Weeping Water Public Schools will hold an informational meeting on March 27th at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room concerning the upcoming April 15 bond election to fund the replacement of the school's HVAC system. This meeting will provide details on the bond proposal and allow for questions. All community members are encouraged to attend. Additional information can also be found on the school website at https://www.weepingwaterps.org/page/2025-bond
Today we were finally able to spill the beans that Mrs. Kim Hammer is the 2024-25 NRCSA Gary Fisher Outstanding Music Teacher of the Year! We are so honored to have her in our Tribe!! #wwpride
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 20th, will be a typical 8:00 a.m. start. Be careful driving to school. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning!
Due to the impending weather forecast from the National Weather Service, including a Blizzard Warning for our area until 10:00 pm, Weeping Water Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
The following Wrestlers were NWCA High School Scholar All-Americans- Luke, Tucker, Jake, Caelen, Ryan S, and NWCA High School Character & Leadership All- Americans- Jake, Tucker, Luke, Caelen
Congratulations to the ECNC All Conference Wrestlers- Luke, Kolby, Holden, Tucker, Caelen, Jake.
Speech competed at districts with the OID placing 5th.
Tonight's board of education meeting will be in the conference room instead of the lunch room. Patrons can enter the school building on the south side through door #2.
Thanks to an ongoing grant from Nutrien, we are happy to roll out our new online school menu. Jodie has been working hard this school year, inputting all the data. This new system has all the nutritional data for every item served on the line, including allergens. You can access the latest online menu on the school's Food Service Information page or directly at https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/2511
The cheerleaders and their families celebrated a successful season tonight!
Tryouts for next season take place March 30th.
This is a reminder that WWPS is holding an HVAC Bond informational meeting at 6:00 pm in the WWPS Lunch Room. If you cannot attend tonight, another meeting will be held on Monday at 6:00 pm in the same location. You can enter the school through either activity entrance.
Students grades 8-11 and parents - our cheer parent meeting is coming up on March 23rd in the MPR.
Tryouts will be on March 30th @ 1pm.
Tryout materials will be available starting March 18th in Shirley's office and on SportsYou.
Hope to see you there!
