Wildcat News for week of January 26, 2026
There was no school on Monday, January 19, as we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day; however, the Wildcats were still hard at work on the basketball court. The 5th–6th grade teams and Junior High squads took on the visiting Buffalo Bison. The 5th–6th grade girls opened the night with a convincing 30–2 victory, followed by a strong 27–8 win from the boys. In Junior High action, the girls continued the momentum with an impressive 40–9 win. The Junior High boys battled hard and led for most of the game but ultimately fell in overtime, 36–32. Basketball season is flying by, and playoff time will be here before we know it!
Congratulations to the Jr. High basketball teams in the Sharon-Mutual Tournament. The boys placed 3rd and the girls were Runner-Up. Way to go Wildcats!
Front, L-R: Audia McIntyre, Raylie Latta, Norah Bryant, Spencer Royal. Back, L-R: Asst. Coach Ross Royal, Aliyah Wadsworth, Jozie Latta, Alex Strick, Lexi Gaisford, Coach Allan Tune.
L-R: Easton Royal, Crew Watson, Lukas Smith, Adrian Guadarrama, Corbin Lamb, Sabe Williams, Andrew Cutsinger.
The Ellis County Spelling Bee was held in Shattuck on Tuesday, January 20, and Arnett was well represented! Sloane Whitson placed 2nd overall in the Jr. Division. Lukas Smith placed 2nd overall in the Sr. Division. They both then competed for the overall Champion where Lukas finished as Runner Up! We are so proud of them and all the participants.
Sloane Whitson and Lukas Smith.
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, two members of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra traveled to Arnett to perform for all students. The musicians were part of the Philharmonic’s mobile music program, Rhythm on the Road, which sends a violin and bass duet to all 77 Oklahoma counties. During the engaging 50-minute assembly, students explored rhythm, storytelling, and sound through live music. The performance was not only entertaining, but also a valuable educational experience for everyone in attendance.
This week’s Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank “Banking on a Wildcat” is Jasmine Smith. “She is always willing to help her classmates and is very pleasant in the hall between classes. She works hard to get her assignments done on time and is very dedicated to making good grades.” Congratulations Jasmine!
Mrs. McCraken’s 2nd grade social studies class did oral reports over heroes in history. Students researched their hero and presented their reports to the class. This was such a fun and educational project!
Corbin Brewster researched Thomas Edison and had a real Edison lightbulb as a prop!
Kasen Appel as George Washington.
Chonnipa Krutsuwan researched Susan B. Anthony.
Riah Beck researched the inventor of the Polio Vaccine.
Everleigh Hunter as Florence Nightingale.
Look for more heroes in next week’s paper!