Kindergarten made SUPER balls with Mrs. League and the help from some 5th graders.
The Animal Science and the Wildlife Management classes raised 200 catfish this school year. The Wildlife Management class released them into Chappell Lake today. Thanks to the Chappell Lake Board and Nebraska Game and Parks for supporting this project.
Sullivan Hills Camp Information:
Congrats to Luke for qualifying for State Track in High Jump! Here is the link to the state qualifier merch available to commemorate his accomplishment. All orders must be in by 8am tomorrow morning! https://creekvalleystatetrack25.itemorder.com/
Welding 3 students are working on their final projects which have to be made entirely of aluminum. Super proud of their willingness to struggle through and learn skills!
Tonight is our Academic and Winter/Spring Activities Awards Night!
Creek Valley Storm Wraps Up Season at NSAA District 9 Meet in Bayard
The Creek Valley Storm track and field team closed out their 2025 season at the NSAA District 9 meet in Bayard, Nebraska, showcasing resilience, growth, and several strong performances across both track and field events. While the team faced tough competition, several athletes earned top finishes, and one standout earned a trip to the state championships.
Sprints, Distance, and Relays
Tyson Wolff led the Storm sprinters, competing in both the 100m and 200m dashes. Wolff clocked a 12.09 in the 100m prelims and improved to 12.06 in the finals, placing 7th overall. In the 200m, he again showed consistency, running 25.67 in prelims and shaving time off in the finals with a 25.42, earning another 7th place finish. Nellis Witcher also competed in the 200m, finishing in 32.27. In the 400m, Kole Oliverius represented the Storm with a time of 1:12.03. The 800m saw a strong showing from Alvin Russell, who finished 7th with a time of 2:29.96, followed by Oliverius at 2:59.61. The Storm found strength in middle-distance events, particularly in the 1600m, where Carter Russell led with a 5th place finish (5:40.95). He was closely followed by teammates Jaxon Wickham (6th, 5:43.03) and Logan Berrie (7th, 5:45.27), demonstrating the team’s depth in the event. Wickham returned to the track for the 3200m and earned the Storm’s highest track finish of the day, placing 3rd with an impressive 11:43.99. Berrie secured another top finish in the same event, taking 5th with a time of 12:27.99. In the hurdles, Connor Beitel took 6th in the 110m hurdles (22.85) and placed 6th again in the 300m hurdles with a 1:01.89.The 4x400m relay team of Alvin Russell, Carter Russell, Tyson Wolff, and Jaxon Wickham ran a 4:35.11, good for a 4th place finish. The 4x800m relay team—Alvin Russell, Carter Russell, Kole Oliverius, and Nellis Witcher—also placed 4th with a time of 10:44.97.
Field Events
In the throwing events, Alvin Russell led the shot put squad with a mark of 32’10.25”. He was followed by Taylor Davidsen at 29’6.5” and Catherine Tilghman at 25’10”. Tilghman also competed in the discus, where she earned an 8th place finish with a throw of 80’4”.In the jumping events, Connor Beitel reached 16’0.5” in the long jump, while Tyson Wolff jumped 15’7.5”. The standout performance in the field came from junior Luke Fletcher, who cleared 5’8” in the high jump to earn a 2nd place finish and a qualifying mark for the state meet in Omaha.
Season Reflection
The Creek Valley Storm team showed heart, improvement, and grit throughout the spring season. With multiple top-eight finishes at the district level and one athlete advancing to the state championships, the team has much to be proud of. As they celebrate the end of the season, the Storm look ahead to building on this year's accomplishments and returning next season with renewed determination and experience. Congratulations to Luke Fletcher on advancing to state in the high jump, and to all Storm athletes for their hard work and dedication this season.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you goes out to our seniors, Taylor Davidsen and Jaxon Wickham, for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to the team throughout their high school careers. Your hard work has left a lasting legacy and set a strong example for younger athletes to follow. Your coaches look forward to hearing about your many accomplishments to come in the future. You will be greatly missed.
Field Day is Monday, May 19th! Here are the class colors for Kindergarten-6th Grade.
Tomorrow night is Academic and Winter/Spring Sports Awards at 6pm.
Creek Valley Preschool's Graduation is Monday, May 19th at 6:00 PM
2025 Summer Day Camps Information
Lifetime sports class giving the outside a little face lift. Work in progress!!
Here is the schedule of events for District Track in Bayard tomorrow. Please note all times are subject to change.
If you want to follow results please go to
athletic.net; search District D-9 in Bayard
Good luck golfers!
The high school welding class, taught by Mr. Russell, made soccer goals for the elementary playground! These will be installed on the lower playground for grades 3-5. Their solid frame will last for many years.
We want to extend a big thank you to Mr. Russell and the students who helped with this project: Taylor, Russell, Nellis, Tyson, Bentley, Elaina, Belle. Not pictured Wyatt H.
Creek Valley Storm Track & Field Shines at Bayard BCD Meet
BAYARD, NE – The Creek Valley Storm track and field team turned in an impressive performance at the Bayard BCD meet, showing determination and grit with a host of personal records and top finishes across multiple events.
This competitive meet brought together 18 teams from across Nebraska, ranging from Class B to Class D, giving Creek Valley athletes a valuable opportunity to test their skills against a wide range of talent.
Sprinters Tyson Wolff and Nellis Witcher kicked things off in the 100-meter dash, with Wolff clocking a strong 12.20. Witcher also competed in the 200-meter and 400-meter events, running 31.52 and 1:16.41 respectively. Carter Russell highlighted the 200-meter dash with a personal record of 27.61, while teammate Catherine Tilghman also set a personal best in the event at 36.81.
In the 400-meter, Kole Oliverius posted a personal record of 1:07.09, and Emily Lutz added to the day’s achievements with her own best of 1:25.70. Lutz also competed in the 100-meter hurdles, finishing with a time of 23.24.
Middle-distance runners dominated with personal records across the board in the 800-meter dash. Carter Russell led the pack with a time of 2:26.33, closely followed by Alvin Russell at 2:27.92, both setting PRs. Oliverius added depth with a solid 2:41.77 finish.
Long-distance events saw standout performances from Logan Berrie and Jaxon Wickham in the 1600 and 3200-meter races. Berrie set a personal record of 5:56.50 in the mile and another in the 3200 at 12:35.37, earning 8th place. Wickham turned in one of the team’s top finishes of the day, placing 7th in the 3200-meter with a personal best of 11:44.18.
In the hurdles, Connor Beitel represented the boys in the 110-meter hurdles, crossing the line at 22.91.
The field events added to the Storm’s success. In the Unified shot put division, Taylor Davidsen threw a personal best of 34'8" to take 4th place, while Alvin Russell was right behind with a PR of 34'0.25" for 5th place. Their combined effort earned Creek Valley 1st place in the Unified team competition for a second meet in a row!
Catherine Tilghman threw a personal best 26'9.25" in the shot put and reached 81'5" in the discus. In jumps, Luke Fletcher secured 3rd place in the high jump with a leap of 5'10" and also competed in the long jump with a solid 17'8.25".
With a long list of personal bests and podium finishes, the Creek Valley Storm continues to make their mark this season. Their efforts at the Bayard BCD meet, against some of the state’s toughest competition, showcased the team’s depth, determination, and drive to improve with each competition. The Storm Track and Field team will return to Bayard for one last time this season for the District meet on May 14.
Creek Valley Events this week!
2024-2025 Elementary School Photo
Happy Friday!! Go Storm!
Boys Golf in Kimball. Good Luck
