Wildcat News for week of December 21, 2025
The Arnett High School and Junior High robotics teams competed in the Denver BEST multi-state championship robotics contest held in Wichita last weekend. The High School gave their Marketing presentation and displayed their Exhibit on Saturday before both teams practiced and enjoyed a little down time at Urban Air. Sunday's Game competition left the HS in 17th and JH in 24th out of 31 teams from OK, KS, CO, SD, PA & OH. The HS qualified for the Wildcard round with a top 10 Notebook score. Final overall BEST placings have not been announced but the HS had very strong scores in both the Marketing and Exhibit. This year's team "The Factocats" would like to express their gratitude to all their sponsors and a special "THANK YOU" to Shaw Funeral Home for taking care of a meal for 25 students while on the trip!
Juniors Randy Burton and Riccardo Catapano drive the HS robot during competition.
Nicolas Sant'Anna, Randy Burton, Whitley Stewart and Martin Sanchez during informal interviews at the HS Exhibit.
The JH & HS robotics teams spent a couple of hours at Urban Air between practice and Game Day.
7th graders Levi Cutsinger and Crew Watson drive the JH robot during competition.
Lexi Gaisford, Jozie Latta, Lola Coleman, Jabari Coleman, Jasmine Smith and Melissa Sovic cheer on the Arnett Robocats from the crowded Friends' University Falcons stands.
POLAR EXPRESS DAY!!
Each year, elementary students enjoy spending a day in their pajamas while watching The Polar Express with their classmates. They sip hot cocoa and love the chance to relax together as they get ready for the holiday season.
Kindergarten: Front L to R Krue Dunham, Sutton Whitson, Lennon Miller, Leddy Tune, Berkley Smith, Brecken May, Koko Ketterman, Ledger Milton. Back L to R, Daxton Hunter, Holden Wadsworth, Grace Helfenbein, Nova Huggins, Brooklyn Rumley, Olivia Huggins, Bentley Burnett
Pre K - L-R: Kenlee Helfenbein, Cooper Broadbent, Wylder Coleman, Lauryn Corona, Oaklynn Campbell, Rowdy Johnson
3rd grader Elliot Clark enjoying cookies and cocoa.
2nd grades: Front, L-R: Emma Scott, Chonnipa Krutsuwan, Breelynn Waggoner, Peyton Ham, Riah Beck, Milly Jones, Hattie Smith, Everleigth Hunter, Piper Banta. Back, L-R: Daniel Broyles, Kingsley Walton, Hudson Campbell, Hayden Wadsworth, Lincoln Burnett, Kasen Appel, Corbyn Brewster.
4-6th graders enjoyed a movie day in the basement as well. Hot chocolate and snacks were the perfect treat for students to enjoy while getting ready for the holidays.
L-R: Randy Burton, Derrick Girton, Jasmine Smith, Levi Starkey
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Mrs. Broyles took 5 band students to Kingfisher for All-Area Honor Band auditions. Randy Burton made 1st chair high school timpani, Derrick Girston made 6th chair junior high clarinet, Jasmine Smith made 5th chair high school French horn, and Levi Starkey made high school alternate baritone saxophone. The All-Area Honor Band Clinic and concert will be January 16-17, 2026, at Hennessey High School.
Allie Tune and Nicolas SantAnna were named to the All-Tournament Team at the Canton Tournament. Congratulations to both these awesome Wildcats!