Here we go, Wildcat Nation—this week is stacked with action, and our athletes are ready to leave it all on the court and field!
💥 Junior High Volleyball kicks things off with Coach Llewellyn and Coach Robertson leading the charge. They hit the road to ACH on Monday, then battle it out at home on Wednesday against Odessa. Pack the gym and bring the noise!
💥 Junior High Football makes their season debut Thursday night at ACH. These boys have been working hard and are hungry to hit the field—let’s show up and show that Wildcat pride!
💥 High School Volleyball is locked in for two showdowns—Tuesday on the road against our rivals, the ACH Warriors, then again on Saturday against Oakesdale Nighthawks. The streak is alive, and the girls are ready to keep it rolling!
💥 High School Football stays on the “Road to Repeat,” under the Friday Night Lights in Palouse. You know what that means—it’s time to bring the strength, the fire, and the Wildcat spirit!
Because at the end of the day, grit is playing with heart, fighting through challenges, and never backing down—no matter what.
It’s a big week, Wildcats. Stay sharp, play hard, and leave no doubt.
🔥 Go WCK Wildcats!! 🔥
#FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmoblie
💥 Junior High Volleyball kicks things off with Coach Llewellyn and Coach Robertson leading the charge. They hit the road to ACH on Monday, then battle it out at home on Wednesday against Odessa. Pack the gym and bring the noise!
💥 Junior High Football makes their season debut Thursday night at ACH. These boys have been working hard and are hungry to hit the field—let’s show up and show that Wildcat pride!
💥 High School Volleyball is locked in for two showdowns—Tuesday on the road against our rivals, the ACH Warriors, then again on Saturday against Oakesdale Nighthawks. The streak is alive, and the girls are ready to keep it rolling!
💥 High School Football stays on the “Road to Repeat,” under the Friday Night Lights in Palouse. You know what that means—it’s time to bring the strength, the fire, and the Wildcat spirit!
Because at the end of the day, grit is playing with heart, fighting through challenges, and never backing down—no matter what.
It’s a big week, Wildcats. Stay sharp, play hard, and leave no doubt.
🔥 Go WCK Wildcats!! 🔥
#FN5GL #Sweepstakes @tmoblie
Tonight at the football game the Wilbur Elementary will be selling blankets.
Grab one while they last!
(Cash/check only)
#wildcatnation #fridaynightlights
🇺🇸 September 11th – A Day of Remembrance 🇺🇸
On this day, we pause to remember the lives lost and the heroes who showed bravery and compassion.
Today we honor their legacy by standing together in kindness and strength.
Friday Night Lights – Spotlight on Coach Reppe!
It’s hard to put 14 seasons into a single post, but if you’ve ever stood under the Friday Night Lights in our community, you know football is so much more than a game—it’s family. From grandparents to grandkids, from friends to neighbors, every fall our towns gather around the WCK Wildcats, sharing team dinners, cookies, hugs, and a whole lot of love. Players graduate and return with their wives and children, still cheering on the next generation and passing down the tradition. Small-town football builds more than wins—it shapes character, teaching patience, hard work, teamwork, humility in victory, and grace in defeat.
At the center of it all is Coach Darin Reppe, who has devoted over a decade to leading, teaching, and mentoring WCK student athletes while balancing the relentless demands of being a head coach. In 2024, his passion and leadership guided the Wildcats to their first-ever state championship, a historic victory that earned him the title of Class 1B All-State Coach of the Year by SBLive. His achievements also reached the professional stage when he was honored as the Seattle Seahawks High School Coach of the Week, connecting our small-town Friday nights with the NFL spotlight. Most recently, his continued impact earned him recognition as a finalist for Region Coach of the Year at the 2025 Spokane Youth Sports Awards, underscoring the respect he’s earned both on the field and across the wider athletic community.
Thank you, Coach Reppe, for your leadership, and thank you, Yvonne, for standing beside him—the coach’s wife is one of the toughest and most wonderful roles under the Friday Night Lights.
#FN5GL #sweepstakes @Tmobile
It’s hard to put 14 seasons into a single post, but if you’ve ever stood under the Friday Night Lights in our community, you know football is so much more than a game—it’s family. From grandparents to grandkids, from friends to neighbors, every fall our towns gather around the WCK Wildcats, sharing team dinners, cookies, hugs, and a whole lot of love. Players graduate and return with their wives and children, still cheering on the next generation and passing down the tradition. Small-town football builds more than wins—it shapes character, teaching patience, hard work, teamwork, humility in victory, and grace in defeat.
At the center of it all is Coach Darin Reppe, who has devoted over a decade to leading, teaching, and mentoring WCK student athletes while balancing the relentless demands of being a head coach. In 2024, his passion and leadership guided the Wildcats to their first-ever state championship, a historic victory that earned him the title of Class 1B All-State Coach of the Year by SBLive. His achievements also reached the professional stage when he was honored as the Seattle Seahawks High School Coach of the Week, connecting our small-town Friday nights with the NFL spotlight. Most recently, his continued impact earned him recognition as a finalist for Region Coach of the Year at the 2025 Spokane Youth Sports Awards, underscoring the respect he’s earned both on the field and across the wider athletic community.
Thank you, Coach Reppe, for your leadership, and thank you, Yvonne, for standing beside him—the coach’s wife is one of the toughest and most wonderful roles under the Friday Night Lights.
#FN5GL #sweepstakes @Tmobile
Today is the day for the home opening game for the 2025 WCK Volleyball team. Paint the gym blue with your Wildcat gear and let’s pack the stands.It's time to be loud, proud, and stronger than ever! 💙🤍
WCK vs LR
JV: 5pm
Varsity: 6pm
**Reminder: concession and game entry is cash only.
WCK vs LR
JV: 5pm
Varsity: 6pm
**Reminder: concession and game entry is cash only.
To continue the TMobile Friday Night Lights story of the WCK Wildcats, you can’t talk about Wildcat Football without talking about #99.
To honor this Friday Night Lights Hero, the following tribute to our very own Wildcat, Marine Sergeant Nathan Hays, was shared by Amanda DeBord—and it’s too powerful not to share again this year.
It wouldn’t be right to talk about Wildcat Football without remembering Nathan Hays. A 1999 graduate of Wilbur High School, Nathan was not only a standout athlete but a leader in every sense of the word. Wearing #99, he gave his all on both offense and defense, serving as team captain and setting the standard for what it means to be a Wildcat. Off the field, Nathan was known for his kindness, work ethic, and the way he could light up a room with his outgoing spirit.
After graduation, Nathan took that same determination into the United States Marine Corps. True to his character, he even embraced boot camp—something most would dread but he “supposedly loved.” In January 2002, at only 21 years old, Nathan’s life was tragically cut short when the plane he was on crashed into the mountains of Pakistan that he had volunteered for by stepping in for a flight mechanic. That act of selflessness defined who Nathan was.
His loss shook the entire Wildcat community, but his memory has never faded. His #99 jersey was permanently retired and now hangs with honor in our high school. Every Friday night, when the lights shine on Emerson Field—named in honor of Marine Sergeant Nathan Hays—you’ll find a sign reminding us of his sacrifice. Wildcat fans near and far know who Nathan was and will forever be grateful for all he gave for us, on and off the field.
The world is a small place and the story doesn’t end there. One of our current Wildcat Coaches, Shane Smoger, also a Marine, once taught lessons about that very C-130 crash and the lessons learned to Marine Firefighters as part of his last service. When he came to Wilbur, he was overwhelmed to see the jersey, the field, and the picture of the aircraft he had spoken of for years. Fate has a way of bringing things full circle, and it’s clear that Nathan’s legacy still guides and inspires.
While we’ll never again see #99 take the field on a Friday night, we know his heroism, kindness, and goodness live on in Wilbur and Creston. Nathan’s story reminds us that it’s not just about football—it’s about community, sacrifice, and carrying forward the spirit of those who came before us.
Every time our team steps under the lights, we know Nathan is right there with us. And that’s why—it’s always a great day to be a Wildcat!
#FN5GL #sweepstakes T-Mobile #fn5glsweepstakes
To honor this Friday Night Lights Hero, the following tribute to our very own Wildcat, Marine Sergeant Nathan Hays, was shared by Amanda DeBord—and it’s too powerful not to share again this year.
It wouldn’t be right to talk about Wildcat Football without remembering Nathan Hays. A 1999 graduate of Wilbur High School, Nathan was not only a standout athlete but a leader in every sense of the word. Wearing #99, he gave his all on both offense and defense, serving as team captain and setting the standard for what it means to be a Wildcat. Off the field, Nathan was known for his kindness, work ethic, and the way he could light up a room with his outgoing spirit.
After graduation, Nathan took that same determination into the United States Marine Corps. True to his character, he even embraced boot camp—something most would dread but he “supposedly loved.” In January 2002, at only 21 years old, Nathan’s life was tragically cut short when the plane he was on crashed into the mountains of Pakistan that he had volunteered for by stepping in for a flight mechanic. That act of selflessness defined who Nathan was.
His loss shook the entire Wildcat community, but his memory has never faded. His #99 jersey was permanently retired and now hangs with honor in our high school. Every Friday night, when the lights shine on Emerson Field—named in honor of Marine Sergeant Nathan Hays—you’ll find a sign reminding us of his sacrifice. Wildcat fans near and far know who Nathan was and will forever be grateful for all he gave for us, on and off the field.
The world is a small place and the story doesn’t end there. One of our current Wildcat Coaches, Shane Smoger, also a Marine, once taught lessons about that very C-130 crash and the lessons learned to Marine Firefighters as part of his last service. When he came to Wilbur, he was overwhelmed to see the jersey, the field, and the picture of the aircraft he had spoken of for years. Fate has a way of bringing things full circle, and it’s clear that Nathan’s legacy still guides and inspires.
While we’ll never again see #99 take the field on a Friday night, we know his heroism, kindness, and goodness live on in Wilbur and Creston. Nathan’s story reminds us that it’s not just about football—it’s about community, sacrifice, and carrying forward the spirit of those who came before us.
Every time our team steps under the lights, we know Nathan is right there with us. And that’s why—it’s always a great day to be a Wildcat!
#FN5GL #sweepstakes T-Mobile #fn5glsweepstakes
Did you know that Creston Schools releases a bulletin every week to keep up on school info? You can access it by the clicking on the school drop down menu on the top of our website. Link --> https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/o/wcsd/page/creston-sd-bulletin
We have some exciting news for Wilbur Elementary students! This school year we will be doing a monthly drawing for our perfect attendance students. And 5 students will be drawn at our Student of the Month assemblies for an opportunity to play PLINKO. But on June 2, 2026, our top 4 students with the highest attendance percentage will be awarded a Wilbur pool pass. Our local Lions club will be donating the passes to our Elementary, so make sure and thank them! If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay at Wilbur Elementary 💙
Week 2 of WCK Athletics is here!
Our WCK High School Wildcat volleyball and football teams are back on their home court and field for the first time this season—and the excitement is real! Coming off an unforgettable year as STATE CHAMPIONS, these student athletes are ready to defend their titles and make our community proud once again.
This week, our Lady Wildcats hit their home court with strength, determination, and leadership. With three returning seniors, Samiah Smoger, Callie Cousins, and Rocksie Timentwa leading the pack, the team is ready to set the tone for another unforgettable season. Let’s pack the gym, bring the Wildcat spirit, and cheer them on as they kick off another unforgettable season!
This Friday, our WCK HS football team takes the field under the lights, ready to fight with heart, pride, and championship spirit. Let’s fill the stands, roar with Wildcat energy, and show these boys what hometown support really means!
#FN5GL #Sweepstakes @TMobile
Today the WCK HS Volleyball team is headed to Coulee City for the ACH Jamboree , first serve will be at 4pm. Let's pack the stands and show our lady cats that Wildcat pride!
📚 Attention Students! 📚
The Wilbur Public Library will be open just for students to have a quiet space to study, read, or relax with a good book on:
📅 Wednesday, September 10th
📅 Wednesday, September 24th
🕒 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Bring your homework, a favorite book, or just enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Everyone is welcome!
The first Chrisman Connection of the new school year!
We are rolling right along in the second week of school. The kids are excited and so are we to have them back in the school buildings.
Stay cool, the weather is hot and the air is thick with smoke. We are still monitoring the air quality and are continuing to have indoor recess until we are at a safe level.
Link: https://5il.co/3p4mc
We are rolling right along in the second week of school. The kids are excited and so are we to have them back in the school buildings.
Stay cool, the weather is hot and the air is thick with smoke. We are still monitoring the air quality and are continuing to have indoor recess until we are at a safe level.
Link: https://5il.co/3p4mc
We have several 25-26 Wildcat planners in the Wilbur Elementary office if any of our community members would like one! Come up to the school and help yourself.
We are tracking the air quality for outside recess and at this time we are in the unhealthy range. We will be having indoor recess until we reach a healthy zone for our students at Wilbur and Creston Schools.
Current Air
Wilbur: 163 (unhealthy)
Creston: 190 (unhealthy)
To follow the air quality report for our area, click the link below:
https://fire.airnow.gov/#10/47.755/-118.5198
Current Air
Wilbur: 163 (unhealthy)
Creston: 190 (unhealthy)
To follow the air quality report for our area, click the link below:
https://fire.airnow.gov/#10/47.755/-118.5198
🏐🏈 Wildcat Fans, It’s Game Week! 🏈🏐
The first week of school athletic events is here, and our WCK Wildcats are hitting the road! 🐾
📅 Thursday, Sept. 4 @ 4PM
HS JV/V Volleyball at the ACH Jamboree in Coulee City
📅 Friday, Sept. 5 @ 7PM
HS Football at Cusick
Our student-athletes are ready to give it their all! They’ve been training, preparing, and putting in the hard work leading up to their first games.
Let’s cheer loud and proud for our athletes as they represent WCK on the road. Whether you’re traveling to the games or cheering from home, let’s show them that the Wildcat spirit is with them everywhere they go!
Go Wildcats!
The first week of school athletic events is here, and our WCK Wildcats are hitting the road! 🐾
📅 Thursday, Sept. 4 @ 4PM
HS JV/V Volleyball at the ACH Jamboree in Coulee City
📅 Friday, Sept. 5 @ 7PM
HS Football at Cusick
Our student-athletes are ready to give it their all! They’ve been training, preparing, and putting in the hard work leading up to their first games.
Let’s cheer loud and proud for our athletes as they represent WCK on the road. Whether you’re traveling to the games or cheering from home, let’s show them that the Wildcat spirit is with them everywhere they go!
Go Wildcats!
Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of the men and women who help build and strengthen our communities each day. Labor Day is a reminder to celebrate the value of work, rest, and time with loved ones.
📌 Reminder: There is no school today, Monday September 1st in observance of the holiday.
📌 Reminder: There is no school today, Monday September 1st in observance of the holiday.
Just a reminder that Monday, September 1st is Labor Day.
Enjoy the extra day with family and friends—we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, September 2nd ready to learn!
Enjoy the extra day with family and friends—we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, September 2nd ready to learn!
Wilbur School District is still seeking a concession stand coordinator for all the home athletic events. The 25-26 sports season starts next week, so if interested please fill out an application and turn in soon.
We are also excited to announce they we are hiring for a special education/title I paraprofessional to join our team at Wilbur Schools. If interested in these positions, please visit our website for full job descriptions and applications.
https://www.wcsd.wednet.edu/o/wcsd/page/job-openings-wsd
High School Volleyball players and families please come join the coaches on Tuesday Sept 2nd in the Cat Cave at 5:45pm for a meeting about the upcoming season.
It's time to give a huge shout out to Mrs Finch and Mrs Wagner for creating an underwater experience for our students! They worked hard over the summer creating unique masterpieces to welcome the students to another great school year at Wilbur Elementary. Also thank you to Mrs Finch for making planter boxes for the front entry to Wilbur Schools. They are the perfect welcoming addition to the steps of the school.
