Intro to Ag students visited the first grade class on Thursday to teach them about the growth cycle of plants. First graders got to learn about the different parts of the plant, plant their own popcorn seeds, and will journal about the changes they see in their seeds as they grow.
6th grade science has been learning about thermal energy. They each put on their engineering hat and completed a challenge to build their own cooler to keep ice frozen for 24 hours. The class celebrated their hard work and accomplishments today with a pizza party for lunch.
Blood drive update!!! If you received a notice saying something about your donation being cancelled, here might be the reason. They will not be able to take Power Red donations (Doubles) due to staffing issues. They can however take regular blood donations. Let me know at jean.spencer@paxtonschools.org if you need to change your appointment. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Tiger basketball teams travel to Tryon to take on Sandhills Valley tonight. 2 qtrs of Girls JV start at 3:30, followed by 2 qtrs of Boys JV, then the varsity games.
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Tiger wrestlers hit the mats at two meets today. Skylar will be participating in Girls District Wrestling at Bridgeport starting at 3:00. The boys are competing at the Southwest Invite today with matches beginning at 9:00. Good luck!
Tigers get the win over South Platte 73-23
Tiger basketball teams take on South Platte tonight at home. All games will be played in the West Gym kicking off with 2 qtrs of Girls JV at 4:30, followed by 2 qtrs. of Boys JV, then the varsity games.
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The NHS members are hosting the Red Cross blood drive on Monday, February 6, from 10:30-4:30, in the West gym. Donors are welcome to enter through the west doors between the gym and the football field. If you have not made your appointment yet, please do so using your Blood Donor app or calling the school. Thank you for your support in keeping this service available in Paxton.
Cup stacking fitness in Physical Education! Enjoying our time being active Tigers
JH Tiger basketball teams wrap up their home schedule today hosting Brady. Girls game begins at 1:00 and the boys game at 2:30.
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High School Science Update: Biology students examined ‘stomach samples’ for macromolecules to solve a crime, Physics students are comparing the amount of work done when the forces are parallel vs when at an angel, and Physical Science students tried to answer the question of how salt affects ice and why we would put that on our sidewalks in the winter.
The General Science Class toured Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland to see first hand how coal is used to produce electricity. Thank you to Connor Merrill and Cory Holm for showing us around!
The last day to register for dance camp is tomorrow!
Lady Tiger basketball team returns to regular season play tonight as they host North Platte St. Pats. There will be no JV tonight. Varsity will tipoff at 5:00.
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February's Newletter is now available!! https://5il.co/1o1nk
Dear students and parents, just a reminder that Paxton School’s will be closed on Monday, January 30 for a mid winter break. Enjoy your day and we will see you on Tuesday. Go Tigers!
Another busy day for our Paxton students! Middle school band students put on a fantastic concert at the North Platte Middle School Honor Band!
A HUGE congratulations to Haley Holzfaster and Miah Fox for receiving recognition in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards! Haley received an Honorable Mention recognition for her poetry submission, and Miah earned a Gold Key Award.
Way to go ladies!
RPAC Boys Basketball Tournament continues today with 2 consolation games and the RPAC West Division final.
3:15 - Wallace vs. Maxwell
5:00 - Paxton vs. Hitchcock Co.
6:45 - MHC vs. DCS
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Good luck to the Tiger wrestlers who are in action today at the Medicine Valley Invite. Matches begin at 9:00.
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