Elementary students are encouraged to participate dress up days for Read Across America Week, March 2-6th.
Thank you to the cheerleaders who participated in Fist Bump Friday today!
February 20, 2026
Parents/Guardians, Staff and Community:
We always strive to make weather-related decisions as early as possible. When driving the roads at 5:00 a.m., conditions initially appeared manageable and we believed we would be able to start school on time. However, as the morning progressed—particularly moving from the north of Calamus and Toronto area—visibility significantly declined, snowfall intensified, winds increased, and temperatures continued to drop.
I understand that late decisions can create challenges, especially for our elementary families. However, due to the worsening visibility and road conditions, I made the decision to delay out of concern for the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize safety. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Shane Knoche
Parents/Guardians, Staff and Community:
We always strive to make weather-related decisions as early as possible. When driving the roads at 5:00 a.m., conditions initially appeared manageable and we believed we would be able to start school on time. However, as the morning progressed—particularly moving from the north of Calamus and Toronto area—visibility significantly declined, snowfall intensified, winds increased, and temperatures continued to drop.
I understand that late decisions can create challenges, especially for our elementary families. However, due to the worsening visibility and road conditions, I made the decision to delay out of concern for the safety of our students and staff.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize safety. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Shane Knoche
Attendance Matters! We’re celebrating these students for their perfect attendance in recent weeks. Thank you to the Athletic Boosters and Student Council for supporting these awards! #gowarriors
💡💡💡lights - Lights - LIGHTS💡💡💡
Installed last weekend - kudos to ALL the donors, volunteers, Calamus Wheatland Athletic Boosters, Musco Lighting, C&J Trucking, Pearl City Maintenance, QC Crane for bringing it home and lighting it up!!
#gocalwheat
#fridaynightlights
Installed last weekend - kudos to ALL the donors, volunteers, Calamus Wheatland Athletic Boosters, Musco Lighting, C&J Trucking, Pearl City Maintenance, QC Crane for bringing it home and lighting it up!!
#gocalwheat
#fridaynightlights
Friday February 20, 2026
Calamus-Wheatland Schools will have a 2-hour delay this morning, Fri, Feb 20. This means no AM practice and activities, along with no AM preschool. The Warrior Early Learning Center will open at normal time.
The early out for today will be canceled.
Last week, our FCCLA members celebrated FCCLA Week by welcoming Ryan Nesbit from Iowa Alive & Running to speak with our students. He shared a meaningful message about mental health and suicide prevention. We’re grateful for his time and impact, and we appreciate our FCCLA chapter for organizing this important opportunity for our student body. #gowarriors
🏀Boys’ District Basketball 🏀
IHSAA postseason rules = fee to stream via Hudl. We would love to see you at the game, but there is now an option…
Thanks to the following sponsors, tomorrow’s game vs Iowa Valley will be on Hudl!! 👏👏👏
First Trust and Savings Bank
Lori Vander Heiden and family
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact Mr. Burke
Thurs, Feb 19th
7:00pm, Wheatland
Hudl link:
Mrs. Selby’s 3rd graders reading to the morning preschoolers in library#gowarriors
As we celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, we would like to recognize our Internship and Pre-Apprenticeship students.
Through this program, students are gaining real-world experience and building career-ready skills that will prepare them for their future careers.
We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and grateful to the local businesses and mentors who support their growth
Through this program, students are gaining real-world experience and building career-ready skills that will prepare them for their future careers.
We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and grateful to the local businesses and mentors who support their growth
Boys' Districts:
Warriors vs Iowa Valley
Thurs, Feb.19th
7:00pm, Wheatland
Tickets:
✅ Online ticket purchase (link below)
✅ Card reader at gate
✅ Kindergarten and older
❌ NO cash or passes
❌ NO livestream currently
Hometown Ticketing (not Bound)
https://bit.ly/3ZDRz1N
Warriors vs Iowa Valley
Thurs, Feb.19th
7:00pm, Wheatland
Tickets:
✅ Online ticket purchase (link below)
✅ Card reader at gate
✅ Kindergarten and older
❌ NO cash or passes
❌ NO livestream currently
Hometown Ticketing (not Bound)
https://bit.ly/3ZDRz1N
Notice 2/17/2026:
JH boys' basketball games vs Cedar Rapids Prep is POSTPONED to Tues, Feb 24.
Games will still start at 4:00pm in Wheatland.
JH will practice after school until 4:00pm.
JH boys' basketball games vs Cedar Rapids Prep is POSTPONED to Tues, Feb 24.
Games will still start at 4:00pm in Wheatland.
JH will practice after school until 4:00pm.
7th graders have been learning about the engineering design process through STEM challenges this quarter. One assignment was a marble run challenge.
7th graders have been learning about the engineering design process through STEM challenges this quarter. One assignment was a volleyball challenge.
Girls' Regional basketball:
Warriors vs Turkey Valley
Tues, Feb.17th
7:00pm at Turkey Valley HS
Tickets on sale now:
✅ Online ticket purchase (link below)
✅ Card reader at gate
✅ Kindergarten and older
❌ NO cash or passes
❌ NO livestream
BOUND link:
https://bit.ly/4qzm5oh
📣 Support Our Cal-Wheat Seniors! 🎓
The Calamus Wheatland Education Foundation is excited to be participating in the Round Up at Randy’s fundraiser! From February 23–March 1, you can round up your purchase at Randy’s Neighborhood Market in DeWitt to help us raise money for scholarships for Cal-Wheat seniors.
Every little bit adds up and makes a real difference for our students 💛
Can’t make it to Randy’s? No problem! We accept donations year-round, and donations can be sent directly to the school. See the following page on the district website:
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/page/education-foundation-forms-and-information
Thank you for supporting our seniors and investing in their future! 🙌
The Calamus Wheatland Education Foundation is excited to be participating in the Round Up at Randy’s fundraiser! From February 23–March 1, you can round up your purchase at Randy’s Neighborhood Market in DeWitt to help us raise money for scholarships for Cal-Wheat seniors.
Every little bit adds up and makes a real difference for our students 💛
Can’t make it to Randy’s? No problem! We accept donations year-round, and donations can be sent directly to the school. See the following page on the district website:
https://www.cal-wheat.k12.ia.us/page/education-foundation-forms-and-information
Thank you for supporting our seniors and investing in their future! 🙌
We are celebrating Deputy Lange on School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! #gowarriors
Boys' District basketball:
Warriors vs Lone Tree
Mon, Feb.16th
7:00pm, Wheatland
Tickets on sale now:
✅ Online ticket purchase (link below)
✅ Card reader at gate
✅ Kindergarten and older
❌ NO cash or passes
Hometown Ticketing (not BOUND)
https://bit.ly/3ZzB6vx
Thank you to the FCCLA for taking part in our elementary Fist Bump Friday!
7th graders using magnetism to drive cars they designed.
