Drew Stone’s science class participated in a Christmas activity by creating crystal ornaments throughout the last week before Christmas Break. The ingredients used to make the crystal ornaments included borax and water. Students then had to stir the borax and water together so that the borax would dissolve into the …
Month: December 2021
4th graders become entrepreneurs by selling cookies for FBLA
FBLA students worked with the 4th graders and had them sell cookies to high school students. The 4th Graders got to learn about business and went from room to room to sell cookies. They got to sell these cookies for three days during first period. “I liked how we got …
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Students get their groove on
Junior High students dancing to one of the songs that had come on. Photo by Eliza Kroeker. On Friday, December 3rd, Junior High students had their second middle school dance at the high school. Junior High students would get in a big circle, then someone would come to the middle …
Juniors prepare for the ACT
Junior students took the Pre-ACT on November 10, 2021. Juniors take the Pre-ACT once in the spring of their sophomore year and then take it again in the fall of junior year. They take the final ACT test in the spring of their junior year. The ACT consists of; English, …
Swimmers share opinions BNFF team
For many swimmers going to a different school for a sport they love is something they don’t mind. Although it doesn’t bother them, there are still pros and cons for this situation. Most sports practices start at 4. Since swim practices start at 4, the participants at Fairbury must leave …
Snow days provide moment of respite
In Nebraska, the weather is always changing. This year alone we have had a 70-degree day in December. On the other hand, one year, there were so many snow days that students had to start going all day on Friday to make up for the days missed. Everyone remembers snow …