Our FFA members competed in the District I Welding Career Development Event on Saturday, showcasing their skills in safety, arc welding, equipment setup, and technical knowledge. This event challenged students to apply the welding competencies they have learned in the classroom to meet real-world industry expectations.
Beginner Division
– David Selvage & Bradley Gaylord placed 2nd as a team and will advance to the State Event on January 17th. David placed 3rd individually!
– Elizabeth Tebo & Aliviah Shuee placed 5th as a team and will advance to the State Event on January 17th. Elizabeth also placed 5th individually!
– Harper Napier & Sophie Hudak competed, with Harper placing 4th individually.
– Koleton Frederick & Myles Wittenborn also had a strong showing in the beginner division.
Advanced Division
– Grayson Hartman & Ryder Deardurff represented us in the advanced category and demonstrated excellent skill in both arc and MIG welding.
We are incredibly proud of all our competitors for their hard work. Congratulations to our State qualifiers and best of luck in January!
The following students entered photos in the Prairie Arts Council annual photography show “Celebrating Photography and the Wonder of Trees!” Macyn Dyer, Hannah Schoenbeck, Kristin Rokicki, Hannah Henderson, Ashlynn Kopka, and Keysaunay Cox.
Congratulations to Macyn Dyer for winning the Juror’s Choice award for $50 and Ashlynn Kopka for winning the Award of Merit for $25.
Thank you to the Rensselaer Urban Forestry Council for partnering with PAC for this beautiful show! The exhibit runs through January 6th at the Lilian Fendig Gallery! 301 N. Van Rensselaer St. Rensselaer, IN 47978.
Tune in tonight, Saturday, 12/6/2025, at 6p (CST) for Boys Basketball live-streaming as the Rebels take on Delphi Community High School! https://youtube.com/live/IqFiLoA9BrA?feature=share
Monday, December 8: 5:00p at Attica Junior-Senior HS
Tuesday, December 9: 5:00p at North Newton Junior-Senior HS (rescheduled from Monday, December 1)
Date: 12/04/2025
Time: 5:00 PM CST
Location: Twin Lakes HS Main Gym
Address: 300 S Third St, Monticello, IN 47960
Tickets - $6.00
All athletic events at Twin Lakes are cashless at the gate.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=161961&p=246460
You can also purchase at the gate using a bank card (no credit card fees).
Concessions are available for purchase with cash or card.
Livestream
Twin Lakes basketball games will be livestreamed on Hudl (fan.hudl.com/twinlakes) and the IHSAA Champions Network (ihsaatv.org).
Please join us on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2 pm for our annual Music Department Smorgasbord!
All after-school athletic activities for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, have been canceled.
South Newton Schools will be closed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, due to snow drifting on roads. It will be an e-learning day. Elementary students will use the packets that were sent home.
Please see the updated information for the Newton County Scholarship Workshop - now being held on Wednesday, December 17th!
