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The Bluejay Bulletin

President: Jeanie McCloud Secretary: Ginger Buhl-Jorgensen Vice-President: Scott Nelson Member: John Krueger Treasurer: Ryan Chilson Member: Becky Wallin

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Newman Grove

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2018-2019

May, 2019

Board of Education Meeting May 13, 2019

The meeting was called to order at 7:31 p.m.

The Open Meetings Act was announced and posted in the

room.

The agenda was approved as published.

The minutes of the April 8, 2019 meeting was approved as

printed.

The next meeting of the Board of Education will be June 10,

2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Monthly reports were provided by Theresa Schmedding

(Counselor) and Tim Rossow (Activities Director).

Principal Barnes reported on the completion of testing, sum-

mer school, students and teachers’ last days and LB 399

“Americanism Bill”.

Superintedent Shalikow provided information on the Alicap

Safety Review, a monthly summary from the Nebraska Liquid

Asset Fund, elementary classroom furniture discussion and a

Ground Breaking and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be held on

Friday, May 17, 2019.

Discussion of the BC/NG Coop and Boone Central’s desire for

uniform and coop name change.

Approved the 2019/2020 Academic Calendar.

Approved a new preschool-kindergarten playground, which

includes field turf, playground equipment, concrete track and

installation.

Approved 2019-2020 hot lunch prices of $2.70-PK through

6th; $2.80-Jr.-Sr. High, and $1.85-Breakfast.

Approved classified pay increases as presented.

Approved the Coop Lindsay Holy Family FFA Agreement.

Set the Guarantee Maximum Price at $7,505,700 for remaining

construction project.

The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as presented.

Claims were approved for payment in the amounts of

$33,268.64 (General Fund), $1,390.00 (Depreciation Fund),

and $340,071.89 (Building Fund), less line item #28 unless

authorized.

Entered into Executive Session at 9:38 p.m. to discuss person-

nel. Members returned to public session at 9:59 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

to the following:

Leah Rast for receiving a I on her vocal solo at

the District Music Contest.

FFA Members receiving awards: Discovery

Degree Recipients-Christyan Anderson, Cora Patzel, Trent Patzel, Austin Wiese; Greenhand Degree Recipients-Cooper Beller, Paige Beller, Elyssa Cuevas, Lexi Frauendorfer, Morgann Johnson, Lauren Korth, Isaac Potmesil, Caleb Preister, Kyle Preister, Chelsa Reardon, Carter Schaecher, Eric Stock; Star Greenhand-Elyssa Cuevas; Monsanto Dekalb Award-Tyson Had-dix; Outstanding FFA Member-Brady Sokol; Top Fruit Sales Individual-Preston Sueper.

2019-2020 FFA Officer Team: Student/

Advisor/Student Council Rep.-Isaac Potmesil, Parliamentarian-Eric Stock, Sentinel-Chelsa Reardon, Reporter-Mariah Dubas, Treasurer-Leighann Miller, Secretary-Abigail Pohlen, Vice President-Preston Sueper, President-McKenna Haase.

Lincoln Journal Star Academic All-State hon-

orees: Tyson Haddix and McKenna Haase.

2019-2020 CALENDAR DATES

Mon. Aug. 5 First Day of Football/Softball Practice

Sun. Aug. 11 PTO Back to School Bash

Mon. Aug. 12 VB/CC First Day of Practice Teacher Work Day K-12 Parent Information Night

Tues. Aug. 13 First Day of School K-12

Mon. Aug. 19 First Day of Preschool

Box Tops for Education—Newman Grove Schools continues to collect Box Tops for Educa-tion Coupons. The box top coupons are still worth 10¢. Coupons are redeemed for items such as computer software.

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The Bluejay Bulletin May, 2019

ELEMENTARY YEAR END AWARDS

(Achieved Requirements All Four Quarters of School Year)

Kindergarten: Good Citizenship: Conner Anderson, Dakota Berney, Ali Chilson, Jovie Fritz, Logan Guthard,

Sophia Guthard, Aria Hall, James Matson, Everett Nelson, Sutton Scott, Hazel Weier, Brooklyn Wiese. Good At-

tendance: Dakota Berney, Ali Chilson, Sophia Guthard, Hazel Weier, Brooklyn Wiese.

First Grade: Good Citizenship: Jayahn Banks, Pierce Fehringer, Owen Flood, Jace Forre, Paisley Fritz, Kelton Jorgen-

sen, Lucy Kaufman, Tyler Luetkenhaus, Adrianna Morris, Natasha Nelson, Dacyn Patzel, Sydney Patzel, Mercedes

Summers, Cash Sweeter, Zoey Tannehill, Lincoln Thompson, Douglas Velarde, Dominick Widhalm. Good Attend-

ance: Tyler Luetkenhaus, Adrianna Morris, Natasha Nelson, Mercedes Summers, Cash Sweeter, Zoey Tannehill.

Second Grade: Good Citizenship: Carson Anderson, Bayonna Ashby, Ashanti Enriquez, Elia Jarecki, Tessa Mason,

Griffin Nelson, Kale Nygren. Good Attendance: Tessa Mason, Kale Nygren.

Third Grade: Good Citizenship: Joseph Berney, Beckett Jorgensen, Oliver Kaufman. Good Attendance: Oliver Kauf-

man.

Fourth Grade: Good Citizenship: Jayden Benson, Ethan Donner, Allyx Forre, Piper Jarecki, Dylan Luetkenhaus, Isa-

bella Santarosa, Joshua Tannehill. Perfect Attendance: Isabella Santarosa. Good Attendance: Nate Fowlkes, Piper

Jarecki, Dylan Luetkenhaus, Austin Schulz.

Fifth Grade: Good Citizenship: Kylie Aue, Shawn Brixter-Hagnaya, Micah Cuevas, Owen Kaufman, Summer McKin-

zie, Kailey Patzel, Serenity Strong, Jadyn Temme, Keira Voelker, Elise Witchell. Good Attendance: Micah Cuevas,

Elise Witchell.

Sixth Grade: Good Citizenship: Brooke Forre, Zander Jarecki, Aleeya Morris. Good Attendance: Brooke Forre.

FROM THE OFFICE OF PRINCIPAL DARRELL BARNES

MR. BARNES

Summer is upon us!!! Even if the weather doesn’t agree!

It was an interesting and exciting year at Newman Grove Schools. We graduated the Senior class on May 11th, consist-ing of 9 graduates. This was a class that had invested much and achieved much during their careers here at NGHS.

Our elementary celebrated their academic successes at the end of the quarter with a Rockin’ Rally down at the football field! We are very proud of the effort put forth by our teachers, sponsors, and coaches throughout the year as they aid our students and athletes in their various pursuits. I wish to also thank those students that put in so many hours of hard work to achieve their goals and to represent our school and community so well during the year.

As most know I am retiring after 40 years in education with the last 5 here at Newman Grove. Mrs. Erin Forre will be taking over the position and I want to wish her well as she steps into this role. Some other staffing changes have taken place as the year wound down, with Mr. & Mrs. Amen taking jobs farther east to be closer to family. Ms. Niewohner is going back to her alma mater to teach. Mandy Nygren is moving out of town and will turn the cooking duties over to her sister Lorie Hodges.

New teachers coming in this fall will be: Mrs. Katie Stone (elementary), Mrs. Tina Sauser (technology, library, etc), Mr. Brett Miller (Science).

Enjoy your summer; fill it with friends, family and reading!


COUNSELOR’S O R N E R

Scholarships Earned by Class of 2019

Cheyenne Cleland Scholarships Qualset Family Ag Scholarship

Newman Grove Senior Center Scholarship

R. Craig Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Donald V. Lundeen Memorial Library Scholarship

Seven Cities Bike Tour Scholarship

Dominik Cuevas Scholarships

Jennevie (Froistad) O'Reilly Memorial Scholarship

NECC/Wayne Gearhart Scholarship

Bluejay Foundation/Wayne Gearhart Scholarship

Buddy/Delores Gustafson Family Scholarship

Nicholas Hanes Scholarship


Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen Scholarships

Randy Benson Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Muller Family Scholarship

Dr. Ken/Caroline McDonald Eng Foundation Scholar-

ship

Gary Duhachek Memorial Scholarship

Husker Power Scholarship

Booster Scholarship

Gage Johnson Scholarships

Pauline Engelka Scholarship

Sarah Johnson Scholarships

Bluejay Foundation Scholarship

Senator Tom Kennedy Memorial Scholarship


ship

Shell Creek Watershed Monitoring Program Scholar-

ship

Otto and Glady Baumann Scholarship

Walter G. Ingram Scholarship

Lyle and Ginny Seymour Endowed Scholarship

Masonic Lodge No. 305 Scholarship

Post Prom Scholarship

Joan Long Scholarship


Fire and Iron Scholarship

Newman Grove FFA Alumni Scholarship

Brady Sokol Scholarships

Bluejay Foundation Scholarship

Matthew London Memorial Scholarship


ship


Fire and Iron Scholarship

Maddison Steffensmeier Scholarships

Clarence/DeLoris Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Community Bluejay Foundation Career Scholarship

Donavon/Ruth Nelson Family Science Education Schol-

arship

Newman Grove Senior Center Scholarship

Northeast Opportunity Grant

Donald V. Lundeen Memorial Library Scholarship

Masonic Lodge No. 305 Scholarship

Post Prom Scholarship

Newman Grove FFA Alumni Scholarship

7 Students

45 Scholarships

First Year Value $32,959.75

Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Theresa Schmedding K-12 Counselor

[email protected]


Graduation Ceremonies

Saturday May 11, 2019 marked the 120th Commencement Ceremony of Newman Grove Public Schools. Nine young women and men made up the graduating class of 2019. The total number of students who have graduated from Newman Grove has now reached 3,590. The students were led in procession by the Junior Class Honor Escorts McKenna Haase and Madison Friedrich. "Pomp and Circumstance", the traditional graduation processional, was played as they walked in. The class colors were blue and white, the class flower was a white rose tipped in blue, and the class motto "It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.” Superintendent Mikal Shalikow provided a welcome address and encouraged the seniors to return to school and let the educa-tors know how they are doing in future schooling and careers. Sarah Johnson, the class President, urged her classmates to keep pushing forward toward their goals. Sarah Johnson gave the Salutatorian address. She thanked each of the staff members, parents, and classmates for all they have done for them. She also talked about special memories and unique personalities of each of her classmates that made their years together unforgettable. Ms. Theresa Schmedding, the school's Guidance Counselor, presented scholarship awards, and recognized individual students for their achievements. Students who maintained an "A" average throughout high school were Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen and Sa-rah Johnson. National Honor Society Members were Cheyenne Cleland, Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, Sarah Johnson and Brady Sokol. The Valedictorian of the class Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen and the Salutatorian, Sarah Johnson were given awards. A total of 45 scholarships, with a value of $32,959.75 were presented to 7 students. Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen gave the Valedictorian address. He said his classmates were like ships, now safe in the harbor but have been preparing to set sail out into the ocean. There will be challenges, but the school staff, faculty, parents, and families have helped get them ready for what lies ahead. They have made the most of what they had, and they should be ready for the 3C’s—choice, chance, and change. The Senior slide show was presented. This year’s show was prepared by Cheyenne Cleland and Sarah Johnson. The mem-bers of the class then made special presentations of flowers while the song "Fast" by Luke Bryan was played. Principal Darrell Barnes then presented the class to the President of the Board of Education, Mrs. Jeanie McCloud. After the students received their diplomas, they recessed from the gym to music by Imagine Dragons - "On Top of the World”. Pictured are clockwise: Ms. Schmedding presenting scholarships, Mr. Shalikow giving his welcome speech, Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen giving his valedictorian speech, Sarah Johnson giving her salutatorian and presi-dent’s speeches, junior class ushers (Logan Hodges, McKenna Haaase, Madison Friedrich,

and Mariah Dubas), the graduating class wearing their glasses as they exit the gym.

Fourth Quarter 2019 7-12 Students of the Month

Sponsored by BD Ag

Sierra Velarde is in 8th grade and was nominated by Mr. Coby Amen who said “I am very happy to nominate Sierra Velarde for student of the month! She has been a great addition to her class this year and I am so proud of the way that she has conducted herself while in New-man Grove. Sierra has demonstrated a great work ethic as well as an outstanding attitude in both my class and while in her extra-curricular activities. Even though she is new to our school this year Sierra has grown into a leader in her class and has always been considerate to others! She is very deserving of this award!” “Maddison is always kind and considerate to under classmen. Always has a smile on her face to start the day and truly enjoys helping others.” Written by Ms. Theresa Schmedding for Maddison Steffensmeier, who is a senior. Special thanks goes out to our sponsor BC Ag who provided Sierra and Maddison $25 in Newman Grove Bucks to spend. Pictured from left to right are: Maddison Steffens-meier, Bryan Dunlap (owner of BD Ag), and Sierra Velarde.


Fourth Quarter 2019 K-6 Grade Students of the Month

Sponsored by NG City Café

“Brooke is very honest with her work and stays focused when she needs to get things done. She is always willing to help her classmates and work with others.” Mrs. Chelsea Kaufman wrote this about her 6th grade student, Brooke Forre. Summer McKinzie is in 5th grade and was nomi-nated by Mrs. Cristina Hanzel who said “Summer often offers a smile and cheerful hello with each new day. Her positivity is rubbed off onto others and she doesn't give up, even when things are chal-lenging. Summer is willing to ask for help when she doesn't understand, participates in class, and volun-teers to help when she is available. Keep up the great work, Summer!” Special thanks goes out to the NG City Café owners, Adam and Dawn Witchell who provided free meals to the elementary students and teachers. Pictured in the photo from left to right are: Sum-mer McKinzie, Dawn Witchell, and Brooke Forre.


SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS, PHYSICALS, AND VISION RULES AND REGULATIONS INFORMATION

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN, 7TH GRADE OR FROM OUT-0F-STATE

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL EXAMS

These can be done any time between now and the first day of school

Kindergarten or new students transferring from out-of-state are required to have a physical and visual exam.

All 7th Graders are required to have a physical exam and immunization.

Please have the physical form and record of immunizations returned to the school by the first day of school or soon-er if possible.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 7TH GRADE

Children are required to have:

3 doses of Dtap, DT, or Td vaccine with one given on or after the 4th birthday,

Tdap booster for 7th grade (must contain pertussis booster)

3 doses of Polio vaccine,

2 doses of MMR vaccine, given on or after 12 months of age and separated by at least one month,

3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine, and

2 doses of varicella (chicken pox) vaccine given on or after 12 months of age. Written document including year of varicella disease from parent, guardian, or health care provider will be accepted.

Nebraska State Law states that students will not be admitted to school without the minimum immunizations listed here. Waivers will be allowed if your doctor states the child cannot receive a specific immunization. This will have to be on a written form provided by the school and signed by the physician.

VISION Students entering school for the first time, including kindergarten and transfer students from out of state, will be required to provide proof of a vision evaluation taken within six months prior to the student’s entrance. The vision evaluation is required to test for amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), which are two of the most common vision disorders in young children, as well as internal and external eye health and visual acuity. A certificate or form stating results of the evaluation must be signed by an optometrist, physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC SCHEDULE

Madison Immunization Clinic: City Auditorium (Meeting room), 211 S. Lincoln Street 10:30pm-2:30pm: May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2. Please call (402) 385-6300 or 1-877-529-2207 for an appointment. They provide immunizations to both VFC eligible children and those who are privately insured.

Norfolk Immunization Clinic: Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department: 302 W Phillip Ave., Norfolk -8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday- Friday. Please call (402) 529-2233 for appointments. They provide immunizations to both VFC eligible children and those who are privately insured.

Boone Community Immunization Clinic: at the Casey building on the fairgrounds in Albion: April 16, May 14, June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 10. Time is 10am-2 pm. Call (402) 564-1124 ext. 230 for appointments. They take ONLY Medicaid and uninsured. Insurance patients get their shots at the medical clinic.


Newman Grove FFA Chapter Holds Annual Banquet and Labor Auction

By Kylie Sweeter

The Newman Grove FFA chapter held its annual banquet and labor auction on Friday, April 26th. The banquet started with opening ceremonies conducted by the 2018-2019 officer team. After opening ceremonies the officers, FFA members, fam-ily, and special guests had a potluck meal and pork loin sandwiches (donated by Farm-ers Coop of Lindsay). The meal was fol-lowed by awards and special recognitions for the year. Junior high students that were awarded the Discovery Degree included Christyan Anderson, Cora Patzel, Trent Pat-zel, and Austin Wiese. High school members earning their Greenhand Degree included Cooper Beller, Paige Beller, Elyssa Cuevas, Lexi Frauendorfer, Morgann Johnson, Lau-ren Korth, Isaac Potmesil, Caleb Preister, Kyle Preister, Chelsa Reardon, Carter Schaecher, and Eric Stock. Elyssa Cuevas was awarded the Star Greenhand Award for her outstanding performance as a freshman member. The Dekalb Accomplishment award was given to Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. The outstanding FFA member award was given to Brady Sokol. The Top Fundraising Sales-man award was given to Preston Sueper. Our outstanding supporter award went to Farmer’s Coop of Lindsay. Senior FFA mem-bers that retired their FFA jackets included Cheyenne Cleland, Dominik Cuevas, Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, Sarah Johnson, Lauren Korth, Matthew Rast, Brady Sokol, and Mad-dison Steffensmeier. The 2018-2019 officer team retired their position and the 2019-2020 officer team was announced. Those serving as officers this year will be Student Advisor/Student Council Rep. – Isaac Potmesil, Par-liamentarian – Eric Stock, Sentinel – Chelsa Reardon, Reporter – Mariah Dubas, Treasur-er – Leighann Miller, Secretary – Abby Pohlen, Vice President – Preston Sueper, and President – McKenna Haase. After clos-ing ceremonies, the annual labor auction was held with Mark Stock and Dennis Fowlkes providing their auctioneering ser-vices. The Newman Grove FFA chapter is extremely appreciative of those that support-ed the chapter by purchasing individuals at the labor auction to help raise money for leadership workshops and conventions throughout the year!

Pictured in the top photo is the offic-ers during the opening ceremonies. Middle photo is the seniors after retiring of their jack-ets. Bottom is the newly elected officers.

JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH ACADEMIC AND AWARDS PROGRAM


The Academic & Activities Awards Program was held on May 7, 2019, at the Newman Grove High School Gymnasium. The following awards were presented. U.S. Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen and Cheyenne Cleland. U.S. Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award: Matthew Rast. American Legion Auxiliary Citizenship Award: Sarah Johnson. American Legion Citizenship Award: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Wayne Gearhart T.E.A.M. Player Award: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. NSAA Believers and Achievers Local Award: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. American Citizenship Award: Seniors: Cheyenne Cleland, Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, Sarah Johnson, Brady Sokol. Juniors: McKenna Haase, Abigail Pohlen. Sophomores: Emma Montoya. President's Education Award: Seniors: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Grade 8: Kevin Haase, David Miller, Autumn Patzel, Darren Petersen, Mara Ranslem, Kaison Voelker. Grade 6: Zander Jarecki, Abigail Matson. All-Academic Team Norfolk Daily News: Honorable Mention: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Honorable Mention Academic All-State - Omaha World Herald: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen and Sarah Johnson. Newman Grove Public Schools All-Academic Award: Senior: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Sophomore: Emma Montoya. Northeast Community College Scholastic Contest: Silver Medal: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen (Medical Terminology). Bronze Medal: Taylor Matz (Chemistry). Other top six placers: Brady Sokol 5th (Auto Technology), Abigail Pohlen 4th (Anatomy & Physiology) and 5th (Biology). Team placed 19th. Honor Roll Certificates: High Distinction (All A): Seniors: Sarah Johnson. Grade 8: Kevin Haase, Mara Ranslem. Grade 7: Trenton Pat-zel. Distinction (A Average): Seniors: Tyson Haddix, Brady Sokol, Maddison Steffensmeier. Juniors: McKenna Haase. Sophomores: Emma Montoya. Grade 8: Addison Donelson, David Miller, Autumn Patzel, Darren Petersen. Grade 7: Austin Wiese. Honor (B Aver-age): Seniors: Cheyenne Cleland, Dominik Cuevas, David Plugge. Juniors: Mariah Dubas, Abigail Pohlen. Sophomores: Bethany Bor-gheiinck, Aaron Saldana. Freshmen: Elyssa Cuevas, Jayson Johnson, Morgann Johnson, Isaac Potmesil. Grade 8. Caitlyn Aue, Lucas Krueger, Kaison Voelker. Grade 7: Christyan Anderson, Giles Deeder, Jansell Enriquez-Lopez, Cora Patzel, Ian Salinas, Bruno Santarosa, Noah Sorensen. Student Council: President-Matthew Rast, Vice-President-Abigail Pohlen, Secretary/Treasurer-Bethany Borgheiinck, Historian-Emma Montoya, Senior Class-Dominik Cuevas, Junior Class-Leighann Miller, Sophomore Class-Leah Rast, Freshman Class-Isaac Potmesil. Grade 8-Lucas Krueger, Kaison Voelker, Grade 7: Ian Salinas, Bruno Santarosa. Social Studies: Medalist: Sarah Johnson. American History Certificate: Abigail Pohlen and McKenna Haase, American Government Cer-tificate: Sarah Johnson and Brady Sokol, World History Certificate: Madison Friedrich, World Geography Certificate: Emma Montoya, Top 8th Grade Student: Mara Ranslem. Top 7th Grade Student: Trenton Patzel and Eli Tannehill. Art: Medalist: Madison Friedrich. John Philip Sousa Award: Isaac Potmesil. National Choral Award: Leah Rast. Agriculture Education: Medalist: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Advanced Projects: Gold Certificate: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Certificates: Matthew Rast, Leighann Miller. Ag Business: Gold Certificate: Sarah Johnson. Certificates: Cheyenne Cleland, McKenna Haase, Matthew Rast. Ag Mechanics: Gold Certificate: Jayme Bollig. Certificates: Matthew Rast. 9th Grade Explore: Gold Certificate: Elyssa Cuevas. Cer-tificates: Jayson Johnson, Morgann Johnson. Animal Science: Gold Certificate: Dominik Cuevas. Plant Science: Gold Certificate: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Top 8th Grade Gold Ag Student: Mara Ranslem. Certificates: Addison Donelson, Kevin Haase. Top 7th Grade Gold Ag Student: Trent Patzel. Certificate: Austin Wiese. Monsanto/DeKalb Award: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Business: Medalist: Brady Sokol. Certificates: Dominik Cuevas, Jayson Johnson, and Isaac Potmesil. English: Medalist: Emma Montoya, English 12 Certificate: David Plugge, English 11 Certificate: Abigail Pohlen, English 10 Certificate: Emma Montoya, English 9 Certificate: Isaac Potmesil, Top 8th Grade Student: Mara Ranslem, Top 7th Grade Student: Eli Tannehill. Inde-pendent Literature Certificate: David Plugge. Spanish: Medalist: Emma Montoya and Sarah Johnson, Spanish I Certificates: Bethany Borgheiinck, Mariah Dubas, McKenna Haase, Abi-gail Pohlen. Spanish II Certificate: Maddison Steffensmeier. Mathematics: Medalist: McKenna Haase. Gold Certificate: Trigonometry – Dominik Cuevas, Geometry – Emma Montoya, Algebra II – McKenna Haase, Algebra I – Morgann Johnson. Silver Certificate: Geometry – Aaron Saldana, Algebra II – Mariah Dubas, Algebra I – Elyssa Cuevas. Bronze Certificate: Geometry – Leah Rast, Algebra II – Logan Hodges, Algebra I – Isaac Potmesil. Top 8th Grade Math Student: Kevin Haase. Top 7th Grade Math Students: Trent Patzel, Giles Deeder, Austin Wiese. Science: Medalist: Sarah Johnson. Chemistry Certificate: Taylor Matz. Biology II Certificate: McKenna Haase, Sarah Johnson. Biology I Certificate: Emma Montoya. Anatomy & Physiology Certificate: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, McKenna Haase, Abigail Pohlen. Physics: Da-vid Plugge, Aaron Saldana. Physical Science Certificate: Elyssa Cuevas, Morgann Johnson. Human Development: Dominik Cuevas, Em-ma Montoya, Maddison Steffensmeier. Intro. to Healthcare & Medical Terms: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen. Individual Science Research Cer-tificate: Cheyenne Cleland, Dominik Cuevas, Sarah Johnson, Maddison Steffensmeier, Mariah Dubas, Abigail Pohlen, Elyssa Cuevas, Morgann Johnson, Addison Donelson, Kevin Haase. Top 8th Grade Science Student: Mara Ranslem. Top 7th Grade Science Student: Tren-ton Patzel. National Honor Society Awards: Character: Isaac Potmesil, Scholarship: Bethany Borgheiinck, Service: Dominik Cuevas. Senior High Academic Quiz Bowl Participants: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, Sarah Johnson, McKenna Haase, Emma Montoya, Isaac Potme-sil. Yearbook: Editor: Cheyenne Cleland. Big Red Stars: Kevin Haase and Emmanuel Hernandez. Performing Arts Award: (Lettered in 3 fine arts during the 2018-2019 school year): Leah Rast (Dance, Chorus, Band)


The following are the activities that the students participated in during the 2018-2019 school year and the honors from the season reports. The “*” denotes the letter winners. 2018 Football Coop with Boone Central Coach Mark Hudson, Assistant Coaches Eric Albers, Braxton Staack, Nolan Vandenberg, Michael Volker, Dan Zoucha, Corey Thome # Denotes Captains Seniors: *Brendan Beierman, *Grant Buck, *Weston Choat, *Ethan Dozler, *Will Frey, *Tyson Haddix, *Carter Henry, *Nick Langan, *Jon Merten, *Ty Nissen, *Dalton Rasmussen, *Jett Stuhr, *Trey Zoucha. Juniors: Garrett Hansen, *Dylan Korth, *Cristopher Thiem, *Chase Thieman. Sophomores: Richard Cleveland, Marcos Corzan, *Cole Greek, *Gage Groeteke, *Bryce Kennedy, *Ryan Kramer, *Zane Niemann, *Wyatt Nissen, Luke Slizoski, *T. J. Weber, Seth Wright. Freshmen: Dustin Andreason, Collin Beierman, *Braden Benes, Carsten Bird, Gavin Dozler, James Erickson, David Figgner, William Karmann, Devon Luettel, *Carson Maricle, *Cody Maricle, Camden Moser, Garrett Rasmussen, Ashton Schafer, Gavin Stuhr, Calvin Webster. Student Managers: Brogan Benes, Kade Hudson, Pete Hudson, Nathan Schmitz, Riley Nelson, Jamison Theis. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Brendan Beierman: 1st Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-State Omaha World-Herald, Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Journal-Star. Weston Choat: 1st Team All-District, NSAA Academic All-State, Honorable Mention All-State Omaha World-Herald, Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Journal-Star. Ethan Dozler: 1st Team All-District, NSAA Academic All-State, Honorable Mention Omaha World-Herald, Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Journal-Star. Will Frey: 1st Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-State Omaha World-Herald. Carter Henry: 2nd Team All-District. Jon Merten: 1st Team All-District, Honorable Mention All-State Omaha World-Herald, Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Journal-Star. Dalton Rasmussen: 2nd Team All-District. Chase Thieman: 2nd Team All-District. Ryan Kramer: 2nd Team All-District. 2018 Volleyball Coop with Boone Central Coach Jordynn Luettel, Assistant Coaches Shelley Dunlap, Angie Sup Seniors: *Carsen Grape, *Haley Greek, *Kylee Rasmussen, *Sydney Rother, *Kelsey Thompson. Juniors: *McKenna Haase, Layne Hudson, *Natalee Luettel, *Caitlin Nelson, Emily Preister, Abby Reicks. Sophomores: Bailey Choat, *Marysa Duerksen, Rylie McDermott, Emma Montoya, Kalli Naber, *Paige Nelson, Leah Rast, Khaidence Schlee, Ally Staub. Freshmen: *Mardee Berger, Sophia Gentrup, Shalee Grape, Paeton Kaumans, Lauren Lueken, Emily Naber, Ellie Rankin, Sydney Tisthammer, Claire Weidner, Madyson Zoucha. New Records: Serving % in a Season – Marysa Duerksen 96.90%, Ace Serves in a Career – Kelsey Thompson 86 (2016-2018) Special Honors Received by Team Members: Caitlin Nelson: Mid-State All Conference Honorable Mention, NSAA Academic All-State. Kylee Rasmussen: Mid-State All Con-ference Honorable Mention. Kelsey Thompson: NSAA Academic All-State. 2018 Cross Country Coop with Boone Central Coach Tom Dickey, Assistant Coaches Karissa Christo, Volunteer - Karlee Haecker Seniors: *Katie Goodwater, *Mariah Olson, *Zachary Reicks, *Scott Wright. Juniors: *Will Grape, *Brian Mock. Sophomores: *Caleb Kohl, *Jonny Lindgren, *Julia Nore, *Bradley Schindel, *Autumn Simons, *Jordan Stopak, *Samantha Weeder. Freshmen: *Harrison Dodds, *Gavin Ienn, *Lauren Pugh. Student Manager: Chris Preister, Mataya Johnson. Special Honors Received by Team: Girls: 1st Place Mid-State Conference, 2nd Place C-2 Districts, 5th Place State. Boys: 3rd Place Mid-State Conference, 2nd Place C-2 Districts, 10th Place State. Spe-cial Honors Received by Team Members: Katie Goodwater: State Qualifier, 41st Place at State (22:31), NSAA Academic All-State. Scott Wright: State Qualifier, 81st Place at State (19:38), NSAA Academic All-State. Caleb Kohl: State Qualifier, 79th Place at State (19:36). Jonny Lindgren: State Qualifier, 15th Place at State (17:47), Outstanding Runner, NSAA Academic All-State. Julia Nore: State Qualifier, 86th Place at State (26:11). Bradley Schindel: State Qualifier, 17th Place at State (17:53), Most Improved Runner. Autumn Simons: State Qualifier, 65th Place at State (23:29). Jordan Stopak: State Qualifier, 2nd Place at State (20:05), Outstanding Runner, NCA All-State Class C, NSAA Academ-ic All-State. Samantha Weeder: State Qualifier, 13th Place at State (21:01), Outstanding Runner. Harrison Dodds: State Qualifier, 97th Place at State (21:11). Gavin Ienn: State Qualifier, 80th Place at State (19:37). Lauren Pugh: State Qualifier, 88th Place at State (26:24), Most Improved Runner. New Records: Jonny Lindgren: #6 BC Sophomore Boys Time (16:47). Jordan Stopak: #1 All Time BC (18:53), Top Sophomore Girls Time, #1 All Time All Comers. Samantha Weeder: #2 All Time BC (19:10), 2nd Sophomore Girls Time, #4 All Time All Comers. 2018 Softball Coop with Boone Central Coach Danielle Amen, Assistant Coach Jeff Hrabik Seniors: *Anna Hamling, *Karlie Tisthammer, *Keiley Tisthammer, *Stephanie Wright. Juniors: *Emily Groeteke, *Brooke Groth, *Lauren Hedlund, *Leighann Miller, *Mattie Young, Kirstin Zoubek. Sophomores: *Claire Choat, Claire Nelson, *Avery Olnes, Cheyenne Ruhnke. Freshmen: Jeslynn Beckman, Olivia Connelly, *Madisyn Cunningham, Tessa Hamling, *Ashtyn Hedlund, Serena Henry, Kalli Niemann, Krista Reynoldson. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Karlie Tisthammer: Mid-State All Conference Honorable Mention. Keiley Tisthammer: C5 All-District Honorable Mention, All-State Honorable Mention Lincoln Journal-Star, All-Heartland Honorable Mention Grand Island Independent. Stephanie Wright: NSAA Academic All-State. Lauren Hedlund: 1st Team Mid-State All Conference, NSAA Academic All-State, 2nd Team All-State Omaha World-Herald, 2nd Team All-State Lincoln Journal-Star, All-Heartland Super Squad Grand Island Independ-ent, 1st Team C5 All-District Team. Emily Groeteke: 2nd Team Mid-State All Conference, All-State Honorable Mention Omaha World-Herald, All-State Honorable Mention Lincoln Journal-Star, 1st Team C5 All-District Team. Claire Choat: 1st Team Mid-State All Conference, All-State Honorable Mention Omaha World-Herald, All-State Honorable Mention Lincoln Journal-Star, All-Heartland Super Squad Grand Island Inde-pendent, 1st Team C5 All-District Team. Brooke Groth: 2nd Team Mid-State All Conference, C5 All-District Honorable Mention. 2018-19 Wrestling Coop with Boone Central Coach Joshua Majerus, Assistant Coaches Coby Amen, Braxton Staack, Jordan Fowlkes Seniors: Michael Brengelman, *Ethan Dozler, *Tyson Haddix, *Jonathan Merten, *Dalton Rasmussen. Juniors: *Will Grape, Landin Pribnow, *Cristopher Thiem. Sophomores: Richard Cleveland, *Cole Greek, Bryce Kennedy, *Aaron Saldana, *TJ Weber. Freshmen: *Gavin Dozler, *William Karmann, *Ashton Schafer. Student Managers: Sam Grape, Carson Wood. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Ethan Dozler: 3rd Place at Districts, NSAA Academic All-State, State Qualifier (160 lbs.), 4th Place at State. Tyson Haddix: 4th Place at Mid-State Conference. Jonathan Merten: Mid-State Conference Champ, 1st Place at Districts, State Qualifier (220 lbs.), 2nd Place at State. Dalton Ras-mussen: Mid-State Conference Champ, 3rd Place at Districts, State Qualifier (285 lbs.). Will Grape: 3rd Place at Mid-State Conference, 2nd Place at Districts, State Qualifier (120 lbs.). Gavin Dozler: 3rd Place at Mid-State Conference, NSAA Academic All-State, 4th Place at Districts, State Qualifier (106 lbs.). Bryce Kennedy: 4th Place at Mid-State Conference. 2018-19 Speech Coach Jared Wiemer Junior: Abigail Pohlen. Sophomores: Bethany Borgheiinck, Emma Montoya. Freshmen: Elyssa Cuevas, Isaac Potmesil. Awards: Emma Mon-toya: NSAA Academic All-State.


2018-2019 Girls Basketball Coop with Boone Central Coach Andy Imus, Assistant Coaches Eric Albers, Corey Thome Seniors: *Carsen Grape, *Kylee Rasmussen, *Kelsey Thompson. Juniors: *Emily Groeteke, Brooke Groth, *Lauren Hedlund, *Natalee Lu-ettel, *Erin Reynoldson. Sophomores: Bailey Choat, Claire Choat, *Marysa Duerksen, Claire Nelson, *Paige Nelson, Ally Staub, *Sam Weeder. Freshmen: Jeslynn Beckman, Mardee Berger, Madisyn Cunningham, *Ashtyn Hedlund. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Carsen Grape: Honorable Mention Mid-State All-Conference, All-Heartland Super Squad Honorable Mention Grand Island Inde-pendent, NSAA Academic All-State, Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Journal-Star. Lauren Hedlund: 1st Team Mid-State All-Conference, NSAA Academic All-State, 4th Team All-Heartland Grand Island Independent, Honorable Mention All-State Lincoln Journal-Star. Special Honors Received by Team: 2nd Place at the Broken Bow Holiday Tournament. 2018-19 Boys Basketball Coop with Boone Central Coach Justin Harris, Assistant Coaches Jordan Temme, Sam McCormick Seniors: *Brenden Beierman, *Weston Choat, *Will Frey, *Carter Henry, *Nick Langan, *Zach Reicks, *Jett Stuhr. Juniors: Christian Ben-da, *Logan Hodges, *Dylan Korth, Kayden Olnes, Quintyn Pollman, *Chase Thieman, Blaine Young. Sophomores: Marcos Corzan, Gage Groeteke, *Ryan Kramer, Zane Niemann, Seth Wright. Freshman: Dustin Andreasen, Collin Beierman, Braden Benes, Carsten Bird, Jacob Devine, David Figgner, Devon Luettel, Carson Maricle, Cody Maricle, Isaac Potmesil, Garrett Rasmussen, Gavin Stuhr, Calvin Webster. Student Managers: Jamison Theis, Layne Donner, Jackson Rexilius, Camden Redler, Brogan Benes. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Weston Choat: Mid-State All-Conference Honorable Mention, NSAA Academic All-State. Will Frey: Mid-State All-Conference Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention Class C-1 All-State Lincoln Journal-Star, Honorable Mention Class C-1 All-State Omaha World-Herald. Carter Henry: Mid-State All-Conference, Elite 8 2nd Team, Honorable Mention Class C-1 All-State Lincoln Journal-Star, Honorable Mention Class C-1 All-State Omaha World-Herald. Zachary Reicks: NSAA Academic All-State. New Records: Carter Henry: Most Points in a Game – 36, Most 3 Pt. Field Goals in a Game – 8, Most 3 Pt. Field Goals in a Season – 61. Zachary Reicks: Best 2 Point Field Goal % for a Season (min./50 attempts) – 69.8%. 2019 Girls Track Coop with Boone Central Coach Justin DeWitt, Assistant Coaches Tim Rossow, Tom Dickey, Nolan Vandenberg, Michael Volker, Susan Roberts Seniors: Anna Hamling, Stephanie Wright. Juniors: *Lauren Hedlund, Abigail Huntley, Niah Kahlandt, *Leighann Miller, Mattie Young. Sophomores: *Abby Brodersen, Bethany Borgheiinck, Bailey Choat, *Claire Choat, Marysa Duerkson, Emma Montoya, Kalli Naber, Paige Nelson, Avery Olnes, *Autumn Simons, Ally Staub, *Jordan Stopak, *Samantha Weeder. Freshmen: Mardee Berger, Elyssa Cuevas, Mad-isyn Cunningham, Penelope Dozler, Shalee Grape, Tessa Hamling, *Ashtyn Hedlund, Mataya Johnson, Morgann Johnson, Emily Naber, *Lauren Pugh, Ellie Rankin, Ally Staub, Claire Weidner, Madyson Zoucha. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Anna Hamling: NSAA Academic All-State. Stephanie Wright: NSAA Academic All-State. Lauren Hedlund: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in 100 Meter Dash-8th; Placed at Districts in 100 Meter Dash-2nd, 4x400 Meter Relay-5th, 200 Meter Dash-3rd; State Qualifier. Leighann Miller: Placed at Districts in Shot Put-5th. Autumn Simons: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in 4x800 Meter Relay-5th; Placed at Districts in 4x800 Meter Relay-2nd, 4x400 Meter Relay-5th; State Qualifier; Placed at State in 4x800 Meter Relay-7th. Jordan Stopak: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in Gi in 3200 Meter Run-2nd, 4x800 Meter Relay-5th; Placed at Dis-tricts in 3200 Meter Run-1st, 1600 Meter Run-2nd, 4x800 Meter Relay-2nd; State Qualifier; Placed at State in 3200 Meter Run-2nd, 1600 Meter Run-5th, 4x800 Meter Relay-7th. Samantha Weeder: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in 4x800 Meter Relay-5th, 800 Meter Run-10th; Placed at Districts in 4x800 Meter Relay-2nd, High Jump-6th, 800 Meter Run-4th, 4x400 Meter Relay-5th; State Qualifier; Placed at State in 4x800 Meter Relay-7th. Shalee Grape: Placed at Districts in Pole Vault-Tied for 4th. Morgann Johnson: Placed at Districts in 3200 Meter Run-6th. Lauren Pugh: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in 4x800 Meter Relay-5th; Placed at Dis-tricts in 4x800 Meter Relay-2nd; State Qualifier; Placed at State in 4x800 Meter Relay-7th. Claire Weidner: Placed at Districts in 4x400 Meter Relay-5th. 2019 Boys Track Coop with Boone Central Coach Justin DeWitt, Assistant Coaches Tim Rossow, Tom Dickey, Nolan Vandenberg, Michael Volker, Susan Roberts Seniors: *Jonathan Merten, *Dalton Rasmussen, *Jett Stuhr, Scott Wright. Juniors: Dylan Korth, Chris Preister, Cristopher Thiem. Sopho-mores: Cole Greek, *Ryan Kramer, *Wyatt Nissen, Seth Wright. Freshmen: Dustin Andreasen, Braden Benes, Carsten Bird, Harrison Dodds, Devon Luettel, Carson Maricle, Cody Maricle, Camden Moser, Isaac Potmesil, Garrett Rasmussen, Ashton Shafer, Gavin Stuhr, Cal-vin Webster, Kolin Zoubek. Special Honors Received by Team Members: Jonathan Merten: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in Shot Put-1st, Discus-2nd; Placed at Districts in Shot Put-3rd; State Qualifier; Placed at State in Shot Put-3rd. Dalton Ras-mussen: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in Discus-3rd, Shot Put-5th; Placed in Districts in Shot Put-2nd, Discus-5th; State Qualifier. Jett Stuhr: Placed at the Central NE Championships Track Meet in GI in Triple Jump-5th; Placed in Districts in 4x100 Meter Relay-4th, 4x400 Meter Relay-5th, Triple Jump-5th; NSAA Academic All-State. Scott Wright: NSAA Academic All-State. Ryan Kramer: Placed in Districts in 300 Meter Hurdles-1st; State Qualifier. Wyatt Nissen: Placed in Disricts in 4x100 Meter Relay-4th, 4x400 Meter Relay, 200 Meter Dash-2nd, 100 Meter Dash-3rd; State Qualifier. Dustin Andreasen: Placed at Districts in 110 Meter Hurdles-6th, 300 Meter Hurdles-5th. Braden Benes: Placed at Districts in 4x100 Meter Relay-4th, 4x400 Meter Relay-5th, Long Jump-6th. Cody Maricle: Placed at Districts in 4x100 Meter Relay-4th, 4x400 Meter Relay-5th. 2018-19 Drama Coach Jared Wiemer Seniors: Dominik Cuevas. Juniors: Kristian Cuevas, Leighann Miller. Sophomores: Bethany Borgheiinck, Emma Montoya, Aaron Saldana, Khaidence Schlee. Freshmen: Elyssa Cuevas, Morgann Johnson, Isaac Potmesil. Districts in Leigh: 6th Place. Special Honors and Placements Received by Team Members: Bethany Borgheiinck: District Outstanding Performance Award. Emma Montoya: District Outstanding Performance Award. Khaidence Schlee: District Outstanding Performance Award. Isaac Pot-mesil: District Outstanding Performance Award. 2018-19 Dance Coach Susan King Senior: *Cheyenne Cleland. Sophomore: *Bethany Borgheiinck, *Leah Rast. Freshmen: *Elyssa Cuevas. Individual Honors: Cheyenne Cleland: Team Co-Captain, Team selected Outstanding Dance Leader. Leah Rast: Co-Captain, Team selected Outstanding Dance Award. Bethany Borgheiinck: Team selected Dance Fortitude Award. Special Honors Received by Team: Skutt Catholic High School Competition – 1st Place in Pom Division, Midland University Cheer/Dance Festival – 3rd Place in Class C/D Pom Division, Nebraska State Cheer/Dance Championship – 4th Place in Class D Pom Division.


2018-19 Chorus Senior: *Matthew Rast. Sophomore: *Leah Rast. Freshmen: *Morgann Johnson, *Isaac Potmesil. Special Honors Received by Individuals: Leah Rast: District Music Contest: Vocal Solo-Superior Rating, National School Choral Award. 2018-19 Band Senior: *Matthew Rast. Sophomore: *Leah Rast. Freshmen: *Morgann Johnson, *Isaac Potmesil. Special Honors Received by Individuals: Isaac Potmesil: John Philip Sousa Band Award. The following junior high students received certificates for participation in the following activities: 2018 Junior High Football Coop with Boone Central Coach: Jeff Hayes, Assistant Coaches: Rob Rose, Samuel McCormick, Josh Majerus, Caleb Walter Grade 8: Dylan Baumgartner, Alex Christo, Jake Daniels, Owen Dodds, Elijah Dozler, Ronnie Fyfe, Sam Grape, Kevin Haase, Lucas Krue-ger, Harrison Kuta, David Miller, Emery Nolan, Aiden Nore, Colten Ray, Trenton Reel, Jack Roberts, Whalen Rother, Jaxon Schafer, Kaison Voelker. Grade 7: Brant Benes, Parker Borer, Dylan Choat, Nathan Devine, Tye Dozler, Joshua Erickson, Thane Hardwick, Hank Hudson, Keaton Hunt, Nolan Ienn, Cory Jochem, Jaxon Lipker, José Luna, Isaiah Miller, Robbie Miller, Cade Moser, Mason Nelson, Brandon Ohnemus, Trenton Patzel, Kolton Rasmussen, Ben Reilly, Ian Salinas, Kadin Scheffler, Caden Stokes, Eli Tannehill, Nathanieal Werner, Aus-tin Wiese. 2018 Junior High Volleyball Coop with Boone Central Coach Cady Reinke, Assistant Coaches Joel Sup, Lauren Fowlkes, and Taylor Schumacher Grade 8: Jaydn Cox, Addy Donelson, Mikalaya DuBray, Caydence Guthard, Eden Heggemeyer, Tristin Hooker, Sierra Kravig, Autumn Pat-zel, Macy Rankin, Mara Ranslem, Katie Stuhlmiller, Karlie Wies. Grade 7: Rylee Bacon, Mazie Beister, Brooke Brengleman, Dyanna Buett-ner, Ava Duerksen, Carlie Langan, Emma Lordemann, Marisa Malander, Cassidy Maricle, Makayla McGill, Bella Meyer, Britney Naber, Lin-nea Nissen, Cora Patzel, Natalie Pelster, Claire Primrose, Nyla Redler, Natalie Schrad, Elle Webster, Jaimie Zwiener. 2018 Junior High Cross-Country Coop with Boone Central Coach Tom Dickey, Assistant Coach Karissa Bender Grade 8: Emmanuel Hernandez, Ben Kohl, Kyra Kruse, Darren Petersen, Troy Sandman, Colton Simons, Alicia Weeder. Grade 7: Giles Deeder, Louis Hoppe, Carmen Montoya, Bruno Santarosa, Carson Wood. Student Manager: Ashlyn Krohn. 2018-19 Junior High Wrestling Coop with Boone Central Coach Braxton Staack, Assistant Coach Jordan Fowlkes Grade 8: Elijah Dozler, Sam Grape, Ben Kohl, Lucas Krueger, Aiden Nore, Colton Ray, Whalen Rother, Jaxon Schafer, Colton Simons, Kai-son Voelker. Grade 7: Giles Deeder, Tye Dozler, Hank Hudson, José Luna, Robbie Miller, Mason Nelson, Brandon Ohnemus, Ian Salinas, Eli Tannehill, Nathanieal Werner, Carson Wood. 2018-19 Junior High Girls Basketball Coop with Boone Central Coach Jeff Hayes, Assistant Coaches Rob Rose Grade 8: Addison Donelson, Tristin Hooker, Sierra Kravig, Kyra Kruse, Jamie Mewhirter, Macy Rankin, Mara Ranslem, Alicia Weeder, Karlie Wies. Grade 7: Cheyenne Absher, Mazie Beister, Brooke Brengelman, Dyanna Buettner, Ava Duerksen, Carlie Langan, Cassidy Mari-cle, Makayla McGill, Carmen Montoya, Natalie Pelster, Claire Primrose, Nyla Redler, Natalie Schrad, Elle Webster.Special Honors Re-ceived by Team: 8th Grade: 1st Place in Elkhorn Valley Tournament, 1st Place in Norfolk Catholic Tournament, Undefeated in two years (20-0). 2018-19 Junior High Boys Basketball Coop with Boone Central Coach Jeff Hayes, Assistant Coaches Rob Rose Grade 8: Brighten Bader, Alex Christo, Owen Dodds, Kevin Haase, Emmanuel Hernandez, Graham Kahlandt, Lucas Krueger, Harrison Kuta, David Miller, Colten Ray, Jack Roberts, Jaxon Schafer, Kaison Voelker. Grade 7: Brant Benes, Parker Borer, Josh Erickson, James Fogleman, Thane Hardwick, Hank Hudson, Keaton Hunt, Jaxon Lipker, José Luna, Isaiah Miller, Robbie Miller, Mason Nelson, Trenton Patzel, Kolton Rasmussen, Ben Reilly, Noah Sorensen, Caden Stokes, Nathanieal Werner, Austin Wiese. Special Honors Received by Team: 8th Grade: 2nd Place at Boone Central/Newman Grove Tournament. 7th Grade A: 1st Place at Boone Central/Newman Grove 8th Grade Tournament. 7th Grade B: 1st Place at Boone Central/Newman Grove Tournament. 2019 Junior High Girls Track Coop with Boone Central Coach Justin Harris, Assistant Coaches Jeff Hayes, Coby Amen, Sam McCormick, Cady Reinke, Kelsie Leslie Grade 8: Caitlyn Aue, Emmah Benson, Addison Donelson, Mikalaya DuBray, Caydence Guthard, Eden Heggemeyer, Tristin Hooker, Sierra Kravig, Ashlyn Krohn, Kyra Kruse, Jamie Mewhirter, Lola Miller, Autumn Patzel, Macy Rankin, Mara Ranslem, Sierra Velarde, Alicia Weeder, Karlie Wies, Lauryn Wright. Grade 7: Christyan Anderson, Rylee Bacon, Mazie Beister, Brooke Brengelman, Dyanna Buettner, Ava Buhlman, Ava Duerksen, Carie Goodwater, Audra Groth, Brianna Johnson, Kathryn Kohtz, Carlie Langan, Emma Lordemann, Cassidy Mari-cle, Makayla McGill, Carmen Montoya, Britany Naber, Linnea Nissen, Cora Patzel, Natalie Pelster, Claire Primrose, Nyla Redler, Natalie Schrad, Elle Webster. 2019 Junior High Boys Track Coop with Boone Central Coach Justin Harris, Assistant Coaches Jeff Hayes, Coby Amen, Sam McCormick, Cady Reinke, Kelsie Leslie Grade 8: Brighten Bader, Tanner Bauld, Dylan Baumgartner, Alex Christo, Jake Daniels, Owen Dodds, Elijah Dozler, Ronnie Fyfe, Sam Grape, Kevin Haase, Emmanuel Hernandez, Graham Kahlandt, Ben Kohl, Lucas Krueger, David Miller, Wyatt Nelson, Emery Nolan, Aiden Nore, Darren Petersen, Colten Ray, Jackson Roberts, Whalen Rother, Troy Sandman, Jaxon Schafer, Colton Simons, Kaison Voelker. Grade 7: Brant Benes, Parker Borer, Dylan Choat, Giles Deeder, Tye Dozler, Josh Erickson, James Fogleman, Thane Hardwick, Hank Hudson, Kea-ton Hunt, Cory Jochem, Cayden Johnson, Jackson Lipker, José Luna, Isaiah Miller, Robbie Miller, Mason Nelson, Caden Nygren, Trenton Patzel, Kolton Rasmussen, Ben Reilly, Ian Salinas, Bruno Santarosa, Kadin Scheffler, Noah Sorensen, Caden Stokes, Nathanieal Werner, Austin Wiese. 2018-19 Junior High Band Grade 8: Jaydn Cox, David Miller, Darren Petersen. Grade 7: Giles Deeder, Carmen Montoya, Jaci Strong, Eli Tannehill.


RULE 10 ANNUAL REPORT INFORMATION (2018-2019)

VISION STATEMENT

B Believe in yourself L Learn to be great U Uncover your potential E Evolve into a productive member of society J Join student extra-curricular activities, get involved A Appreciate people around you Y You can make a difference S Strive for excellence

MISSION STATEMENT

Newman Grove Public School District is committed to providing a safe environment where all students can develop academically. Students will be provided opportunities to acquire skills needed to accomplish their goals and to develop their po-tential as life-long learners, which will allow students to partici-pate in and contribute to society.

BELIEF AND VALUE STATEMENT

Every student will be given equal opportunities to succeed at Newman Grove Public Schools. All education resources and materials students need to succeed are provided and readily available to every student.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GOAL

The district began a new cycle of the school improvement process in 2018-2019. The co-chairs of the Continuous Im-provement Leadership Team (CILT) are Donna Miller and Erin Forre. Each year the CILT team leads the faculty to specifically analyze testing results to make decisions to drive instruction and programs. The goals for this cycle are 1. NGPS will increase the number of students showing growth on state and district Math assessments and 2. NGPS will increase the number of students showing growth on state and district ELA assessments. This complex process is ever growing and changing based upon the needs of the students.

STATE-WIDE ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

Schools in Nebraska are held accountable for student achievement and progress. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federally mandated law that requires testing of students in grades 3-8 and 11 in the subject categories of Reading, Math and Science to measure student performance and growth, graduation rate is also part of the formula. These components are used to determine the progress and growth of students who are consid-ered proficient in the areas tested. To meet the requirements of this law, Nebraska has established a state accountability system called AQuESTT. Each spring the students of Nebraska are re-quired to take the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment Sys-tem (NSCAS) to fulfill both prior mentioned accountability measures.

Assessment results are published and archived for each school on the state level and can be found on www.education.ne.gov. When results are made available for public release, Newman Grove Public Schools submits a news article to summarize the results in the local newspaper and dis-trict bulletin. Assessment results are typically available in the fall.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

The following information has been compiled to show how students of Newman Grove Schools have performed on college entrance exams, achievement tests, and the mastery of basic skills.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS (A.C.T.)

The ACT Company provides us with a five-year history of our ACT tests (2013-14 to 2017-18) and Ms. Schmedding has added our 2018-2019 scores to date. Table I shows our average composite scores as well as state and national composite averages. Newman Grove students nor-mally score at or above the national averages and at or slightly below the state averages. Sixty-eight percent of our students took the test the past five years with a composite average of 20.16.

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TABLE I Average Composite ACT Scores for All Graduates

Year Local State National 2013-2014 22.0 21.7 21.0 2014-2015 20.3 21.5 21.0 2015-2016 19.3 21.4 20.8 2016-2017 19.8 21.4 21.0 2017-2018 19.4 20.8 20.8 2018-2019 19.7

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The Class of 2019 has the following scores on the ACT: English: 16.1; Mathematics: 18.7; Reading: 19.8; Science: 20.3; and Composite: 19.1.

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ACHIEVEMENT TESTS The Newman Grove Schools uses the NWEA MAP test to measure student achievement. During the 2018-2019 school year, 81% of our students scored at or above the 50th percentile in the four different subject areas on the MAPS achievement tests. We would expect 50% of the students to score at or above the 50th percentile. We are achieving better than average. Table II shows the percentages of Newman Grove students by grade level scoring at or above the National Norms in each subject area. Example: 68 would mean that 68% of the class was at or above the national norm compared to students who took the test nationwide. For most of the classes, we are achieving higher than “average”.


TABLE II MAPS RIT NORMATIVE RESULTS

Spring, 2018-2019 % of Students who are at or above

the Normative RIT Language Grade Class Math Reading Usage Science 3 2028 73% 64% 73% 73% 4 2027 71% 79% 73% 100% 5 2026 67% 92% 92% 100% 6 2025 100% 100% 100% 86% 7 2024 67% 67% 80% 73% 8 2023 86% 93% 100% 86% 9 2022 100% 93% 80% 86% 10 2021 100% 100% 100% 100% 11 2020 88% 63% 77% * Average % 79% 81% 84% 88% *No Norms RIT = Rasch unit. RIT scores relate directly to the curriculum scale in each subject area. It is an equal-interval score, like feet and inches, so scores can be added together to calculate class or school averages. RIT scores range from about 100 to 300. RIT scores make it possible to follow a student’s educa-tional growth from year to year.

Newman Grove Parent-Teacher Organization

The PTO finished the year off with “Muffins with Mom” on April

18th. Elementary students were invited to bring mom or another representative to have a muffin with before school. They also served a nacho luncheon to the staff during teacher appreciation week.

The NGPTO would like to invite you to participate in “The Save-A-Label” program which helps non-profit organizations raise mon-ey. This is an extremely successful program that over 13,000 non-profit groups participate in. Just save the labels of Best Choice prod-

ucts and our group will earn $.03 for each Best Choice UPC symbol redeemed. Thank-you for your support!

Newman Grove High School Students Earn W!SE Financial Literacy Certification

Three Newman Grove High School seniors recently earned their W!SE Financial Literacy Certification. W!SE (Working in Support of Education) is a national certification that shows the students are proficient in per-sonal finance by achieving a passing score on the na-tionally standardized Financial Literacy Certification Test. Subjects mastered include Money, Budgeting, the Cost of Money, Banking, Credit, Insurance, Investing, Retirement Planning, and Financial Planning and Man-agement. The students are enrolled in Mr. Tim Rossow’s Personal Finance class. Pictured left to right: Brady Sokol, Cheyenne Cleland, and David Plugge.

2019 Lions Club Alumni Tournament

Due to t he flooding this year, the Alumni Basketball Tourna-ment was postponed until Shell Creek Valley Days. It was a two day tournament beginning Friday night and finishing Saturday afternoon of June 1st. The Newman Grove High School Class of 2000. is this year’s champion of the annual Lions Club Alumni Basketball Tourna-ment. Members of the team are: Patrick Gerhart, Derek Benson, Paul Nelson, Mike McWilliams, Josh McCloud, and Adam Wallin. The runners-up in the tournament are the “rookies”, the com-bined classes of 2014 and 2017-2019. Members of the team are: Jacob Potmesil, Cody Nelson, Caden Ranslem, Levi Krueger, Bryton Fowlkes, Tyson Haddix, and Brett Weinman.

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2019 Track & Field Results

Coach Justin DeWitt

Grand Island Northwest Invitational 4-18-19 The BC/NG track team traveled to Grand Island Northwest and performed well against some really tough competitions. Dalton Rasmus-sen had an outstanding day throwing a personal best in the Shot Put and the Discus and won both events. Jett Stuhr jumped well and won the Triple Jump. Beyond the strong performance, our team did a great job, the girls set 11 new individual season bests and the boys improved with 14. Overall the boys team finished 4th with 80 points in team scores and the girls finished 7th with 56 points. Individuals placing in the top eight: Leighann Miller (5th-Shot Put), Lauren Hedlund (3rd-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-200 Meter Dash, 7th-400 Meter Dash, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Autumn Simons (6th-800 Meter Run, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Samantha Weeder (8th-800 Meter Run, 4th-High Jump, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Jordan Stopak (3rd-1600 Meter Run, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Tessa Hamling (4th-3200 Meter Run), Avery Olnes (7th-300 Meter Hurdles), Ashtyn Hedlund (6th-Shot Put), Claire Weidner (5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Lauren Pugh (2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Stephanie Wright (8th-Triple Jump), Wyatt Nissen (4th-100 Me-ter Dash, 8th-200 Meter Dash, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Ryan Kramer (5th-110 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-300 Meter Hur-dles, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Dustin Andreasen (7th-300 Meter Hurdles, 7th-Triple Jump), Dylan Korth (4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Braden Benes (4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Cody Maricle (4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Jett Stuhr (1st-Triple Jump, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay, 8th-Long Jump), Dalton Rasmussen (1st-Shot Put, 1st-Discus), Jon Merten (2nd-Shot Put, 3rd-Discus).

Central Northeast Track & Field Championship @ GINW 4-22-19

The Cardinal track and field team had a great day at the Central Nebraska Track Championships in Grand Island. We won 4 medals, which is great because they only place the top 3 in a very tough competition. Individuals placing: Jon Merten (1st-Shot Put, 2nd-Discus), Dalton Rasmussen (3rd-Discus, 5th-Shot Put), Jett Stuhr (5th-Triple Jump), Jordan Stopak (2nd-3200 Meter Run, 5th-4x800 Meter Relay), Lauren Hedlund (8th-100 Meter Dash), Samantha Weeder (5th-4x800 Meter Relay, 10th-800 Meter Run), Autumn Simons (5th-4x800 Meter Relay), Lauren Pugh (5th-4x800 Meter Relay).

9/10 Pierce Invitational 4-23-19

At the Pierce 9/10 Meet the team did a great job. Lots of kids improved on the bests this season and competed well in multiple events. Wyatt Nissen had a really good day taking 2nd in 4 events, the 100, 200, 400, and 4x100. The boys team scored 77.6666 points and earned 5th place and the girls had 41 points and also received 5th place. Individuals placing in the top six: Morgann Johnson (2nd-1600 Meter Run, 6th-4x400 Meter Relay, 4th-4x800 Meter Relay), Penelope Dozler (6th-100 Meter Dash, 4th-200 Meter Dash, 6th-4x100 Meter Relay), Mardee Berger (5th-400 Meter Dash), Claire Weidner (6th-800 Meter Run, 6th-4x400 Meter Relay, 4th-4x800 Meter Relay), Tessa Hamling (4th-3200 Meter Run, 4th-4x800 Meter Relay), Avery Olnes (7th(Tied)-100 Meter Hurdles, 5th-300 Meter Hurdles, 6th-4x100 Meter Relay), Madyson Zoucha (6th-4x100 Meter Relay), Paige Nelson (6th-4x100 Meter Relay, 6th-4x400 Meter Relay), Mataya Johnson (6th-4x400 Meter Relay), Emma Montoya (4th-4x800 Meter Relay), Shalee Grape (3rd-Pole Vault), Ashtyn Hedlund (5th-Shot Put), Abby Brodersen (6th-Shot Put, 6th-Discus), Claire Choat (5th-Discus), Ryan Kramer (4th (Tied)-High Jump, 3rd-110 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-300 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Dustin Andreasen (4th (Tied)-High Jump, 4th-Triple Jump, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 5th-300 Meter Hurdles), Seth Wright (4th-Pole Vault), Cody Maricle (5th-Triple Jump, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 6th-200 Meter Dash), Wyatt Nissen (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-400 Meter Dash, 2nd-200 Meter Dash), Carsten Bird (5th-1600 Meter Run, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Braden Benes (2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 4th-400 Meter Dash), Harrison Dodds (5th-3200 Meter Run), Ashton Shafer (2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Calvin Webster (2nd-4x400 Meter Relay).

Mid-State Conference 4-29-19 The track team competed in the Mid State Conference meet, and faced some tough competition. Ryan Kramer had a really strong day, placing in all 4 of his events. Autumn Simons competed well also and placed in three different events. Jordan Stopak ran a really nice race in the 3200 bringing home a gold medal. The girls team placed 6th with 40 points and the boys team had 45 points for 6th place. Individuals placing in the top six: Morgann Johnson (6th-4x800 Meter Relay), Avery Olnes (5th-100 Meter Hurdles, 5th-4x100 Meter Relay), Lauren Hedlund (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 4th-200 Meter Dash, 5th-4x100 Meter Relay, 6th-4x400 Meter Relay), Samantha Weeder (6th-4x400 Meter Relay, 6th-800 Meter Run), Lauren Pugh (6th-4x800 Meter Relay), Jordan Stopak (1st-3200 Meter Run, 2nd-1600 Meter Run), Tessa Hamling (6th-4x800 Meter Relay), Autumn Simons (5th-800 Meter Run, 6th-4x400 Meter Relay, 6th-1600 Meter Run), Mattie Young (5th-4x100 Meter Relay), Penelope Dozler (5th-4x100 Meter Relay), Claire Weidner (6th-4x400 Meter Relay, 6th-4x800 Meter Relay), Jon Merten (3rd-Shot Put, 3rd-Discus), Jett Stuhr (2nd-Triple Jump, 5th-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Dalton Rasmussen (5th-Shot Put), Braden Benes (5th-4x100 Meter Relay), Ryan Kramer (6th-High Jump, 3rd-110 Meter Hurdles, 4th-300 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Cody Maricle (5th-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Dustin Andreasen (6th-110 Meter Hurdles, 5th-300 Meter Hurdles), Wyatt Nissen (6th-100 Meter Dash, 5th-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay).

Boone Central Triangular 5-2-19

It was a great night of track at the Boone Central Triangular. We brought home 16 first place medals, and improved a lot of times and distances. This was our last tune up before districts, and the kids did a really good job. Jordan Stopak had a really strong day winning the 3200 and the 1600 and Wyatt Nissen ran well winning the 100 and 200. Overall the girls won the team scores with 83 points, and the boys finished a close second with 61.5 points.


Individuals placing in the top four: Leighann Miller (1st-Discus, 3rd-Shot Put), Morgann Johnson (4th-3200 Meter Run, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Stephanie Wright (3rd-Triple Jump), Lauren Hedlund (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 1st-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Madyson Zoucha (4th-400 Meter Run), Penelope Dozler (4th-100 Meter Dash, 4th-200 Meter Dash), Mardee Berger (3rd-400 Meter Run, 4th-Triple Jump), Ashtyn Hedlund (1st-Shot Put, 2nd-Discus), Samantha Weeder (1st-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-High Jump), Autumn Simons (2nd-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Lauren Pugh (4th-800 Meter Run, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Jordan Stopak (1st-1600 Meter Run, 1st-3200 Meter Run), Avery Olnes (2nd-100 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-300 Meter Hurdles), Mataya Johnson (3rd-100 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-300 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Claire Weidner (1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Bailey Choat (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-Long Jump), Shalee Grape (1st-Pole Vault), Paige Nelson (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Claire Choat (3rd-Discus), Tessa Hamling (2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Isaac Potmesil (3rd-4x800 Meter Relay), Wyatt Nissen (1st-100 Meter Dash, 1st-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Jon Merten (1st-Shot Put, 3rd-Discus), Jett Stuhr (3rd-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 1st-Triple Jump), Chris Thiem (4th-400 Meter Run), Dustin Andreasen (4th-110 Meter Hurdles, 1st-300 Meter Hurdles, 1st-High Jump), Seth Wright (4th-300 Meter Hurdles), Braden Benes (1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Cody Maricle (1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Dylan Korth (1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-Pole Vault), Carson Maricle (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Dalton Rasmussen (3rd-Shot Put, 2nd-Discus), Gavin Stuhr (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Scott Wright (3rd-4x800 Meter Relay), Carsten Bird (3rd-4x800 Meter Relay, 3rd-High Jump), Harrison Dodds (3rd-4x800 Meter Relay).

Class B-4 District Championships @ Columbus Scotus 5-9-19 Congratulations to the following 9 State Qualifiers!! Dalton Rasmussen and Jon Merten in Shot Put; Wyatt Nissen in the 100 and 200 Meter Dash; Ryan Kramer in the 300 Hurdles; Jordan Stopak, Autumn Simons, Lauren Pugh and Sam Weeder in the 4x800 Relay; Jor-dan Stopak in the 3200 and the 1600 Meter Run; Lauren Hedlund in the 100 and 200 Meter Dash. I am so proud of the hard work they have put in this season and the way they performed. Dalton and Jon were both challenged in the finals today and threw well in spite of the pressure to retake 2nd and 3rd. Wyatt Nissen and Lauren Hedlund had amazing days running their fastest times of the season to qualify in the 100 and 200. The girls 4x800 ran a very strong race, and pulled away from the competition. Jordan Stopak showed again why she is one of the best distance runners in Class B qualifying in 3 events. Ryan Kramer showed his toughness coming off a foot injury and ran his best time of the season. Our team had a great day bringing home 23 total medals. They faced tough competition in every event as well as added pressure of districts and they responded with numerous personal bests. This group of athletes has been great to work with, and I’m proud of the way they have improved. The boys team placed 4th with 52 points and the girls team came in 7th with 51.75 points. Individuals placing in the op six: Leighann Miller (5th-Shot Put), Morgann Johnson (6th-3200 Meter Run), Samantha Weeder (6th-High Jump, 4th-800 Meter Run, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Shalee Grape (4th (Tied)-Pole Vault), Jordan Stopak (1st-3200 Meter Run, 2nd-1600 Meter Run, 2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Lauren Hedlund (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-200 Meter Dash, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Autumn Simons (2nd-4x800 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Lauren Pugh (2nd-4x800 Meter Relay), Claire Weidner (5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Braden Benes (6th-Long Jump, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Dalton Rasmussen (2nd-Shot Put, 5th-Discus), Cody Maricle (4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Jon Merten (3rd-Shot Put), Jett Stuhr (5th-Triple Jump, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Dustin Andreasen (6th-110 Meter Hurdles, 5th-300 Meter Hurdles), Wyatt Nissen (2nd-200 Meter Dash, 3rd-100 Meter Dash, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Ryan Kramer (1st-300 Meter Hur-dles).

State Track Meet @ Omaha 5-17-19 & 5-18-19 The Boone Central/Newman Grove’s track team came away with four medals at the state meet. Senior Jon Merten closed out his high school career with a 3rd place finish in Shot Put with a heave of 53’ 3/4”. Sophomore Jordan Stopak had her best performances of the season at the state meet. She came in 2nd in the 3200 Meter Run with a time of 11:58.20 which is 16 seconds under her previous best. She placed 5th in the 1600 Meter Run with a time of 5:29.93 which is an improvement of almost 10 seconds from her season best. She also joined teammates Samantha Weeder, Autumn Simons, and Lauren Pugh to place 7th in the 4x800 Meter Relay. Lauren Hedlund, Wyatt Nissen and Ryan Kramer were unable to reach the event finals. Dalton Rasmussen finished in 13th place with a throw of 46’4 1/2.


Junior High Track

Norfolk Catholic Invitational 4-22-19 The track team had another successful meet. The meet was divided into grade division for boys and girls. We have many of our kids in the top 10 for the state for junior high according to athletic.net. Teams results: 8th Grade Girls-Champion 181 points, Runner up –Norfolk Catholic 115 points. 7th Grade Girls-Runner up 108 points, Champion-Norfolk Catholic 158 points. 8th Grade Boys-Champion 141 points, Runner up Norfolk Catholic 126 points, 7th Grade Boys-Champion 174 points, Runner up-Norfolk Catholic 123 points. Individuals placing in the top six: Christyan Anderson (4th-Triple Jump, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Cora Patzel (5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Sierra Velarde (1st-100 Meter Dash, 1st-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-High Jump), Autumn Patzel (3rd-100 Meter Dash, 4th-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Mara Ranslem (2nd-200 Meter Dash, 1st-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x400 Me-ter Relay, 3rd-High Jump), Addy Donelson (1st-Triple Jump), Trent Patzel (4th-Discus, 3rd-Shot Put), José Luna (6th-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Ian Salinas (3rd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Bruno Santarosa (6th-1600 Meter Run), Austin Wiese (5th-110 Meter Hurdles), Kaison Voelker (4th-100 Meter Dash, 2nd-200 Meter Dash, 6th-110 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Lucas Krueger (4th-200 Meter Dash, 6th-400 Meter Dash, 4th-Pole Vault), Emmanuel Her-nandez (5th-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Kevin Haase (3rd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Ronnie Fyfe (6th-800 Meter Run, 3rd-1600 Meter Run), David Miller (1st-Discus, 2nd-Shot Put), Natalie Schrad (3rd-Triple Jump), Cassidy Maricle (6th-Triple Jump), Carlie Langan (2nd-Shot Put, 3rd-Discus, 6th-400 Meter Dash), Mazie Beister (5th-High Jump, 2nd-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Elle Webster (3rd-Pole Vault), Claire Primrose (3rd-Long Jump, 5th-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Brianna Johnson (5th-Long Jump, 5th-195 Meter Hur-dles, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Ava Duerksen (3rd-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Linnea Nissen (5th-100 Meter Dash, 5th-4x400 Meter Relay), Ava Buhlman (1st-100 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Tristin Hooker (5th-100 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Ashlyn Krohn (3rd-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Alicia Weeder (1st-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-Pole Vault), Kyra Kruse (4th-800 Meter Run, 5th-Pole Vault, 4th-Long Jump), Sierra Kravig (2nd-1600 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 1st-Pole Vault), Karlie Wies (100 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-Triple Jump), Macy Rankin (2nd-Discus, 3rd-Shot Put), Lauryn Wright (5th-Shot Put), Jackson Lipker (1st-High Jump, 3rd-110 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-195 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-4x400 Meter Re-lay), James Fogleman (1st-Triple Jump, 4th-Long Jump, 6th-100 Meter Dash, 4th-400 Meter Dash), Keaton Hunt (2nd-Triple Jump), Thane Hardwick (4th-Triple Jump, 3rd-Pole Vault), Nathanieal Werner (2nd-Discus, 4th-Shot Put, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Parker Borer (2nd-Long Jump, 1st-100 Meter Dash, 1st-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Brant Benes (2nd-200 Meter Dash, 2nd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-110 Meter Hurdles, 1st-195 Meter Hurdles), Ben Reilly (4th-800 Meter Run), Dylan Choat (3rd-4x400 Meter Re-lay), Isiah Miller (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Alex Christo (1st-400 Meter Dash, 1st-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Brighten Bader (5th-800 Meter Run, 2nd-1600 Meter Run), Ben Kohl (5th-1600 Meter Run), Jackson Roberts (1st-110 Meter Hurdles, 1st-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Eli Dozler (3rd-110 Meter Hurdles, 5th-195 Meter Hurdles), Aiden Nore (6th-195 Meter Hur-dles), Jake Daniels (1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Whalen Rother (1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Sam Grape (5th-High Jump), Jaxon Schafer (6h-Triple Jump).

Boone Central Triangular 4-29-19 The BC/NG team won in both the girls and boys division. The girls had 223 points and the boys earned 217.5 points. Individuals placing in the top six: Kaison Voelker (6th-100 Meter Dash, 4th-200 Meter Dash, 6th-100 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Ronnie Fyfe (6th-400 Meter Dash, 5th-800 Meter Run, 4th-1600), Kevin Haase (5th-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Emmanuel Hernandez (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Lucas Krueger (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-Pole Vault), David Miller (4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-Shot Put, 2nd-Discus), José Luna (6th-4x100 Meter Relay), Ian Salinas (6th-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Trent Patzel (6th-Shot Put), Sierra Velarde (1st-100 Meter Dash, 2nd(Tie)-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-High Jump), Mara Ranslem (3rd-400 Meter Dash, 2nd (Tie)-200 Meter Dash, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-High Jump), Autumn Patzel (6th-100 Meter Dash, 5th-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Carmen Montoya (6th-800 Meter Run), Caitlyn Aue (2nd-Long Jump), Addy Donelson (5th-Triple Jump), Ava Duerksen (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 6th-200 Meter Dash, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 4th-4x400 Meter Relay), Ashlyn Krohn (4th-100 Meter Dash, 4th-200 Meter Dash, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Claire Primrose (4th-400 Meter Dash, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 4th-4x400 Meter Relay, 3rd-Long Jump), Carlie Langan (6th-400 Me-ter Dash, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 4th-Shot Put, 4th-Discus), Mazie Beister (3rd-800 Meter Run, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 4th-4x400 Meter Relay, 4th (Tie)-High Jump), Sierra Kravig (2nd-800 Meter Run, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 1st-Pole Vault), Kyra Kruse (4th-800


Meter Run), Cassidy Maricle (5th-800 Meter Run), Lola Miller (1st-1600 Meter Run), Karlie Wies (4th-100 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Eden Heggemeyer (100 Meter Hurdles), Elle Webster (6th-100 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-Pole Vault), Ava Buhlman (2nd-195 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 4th-4x400 Meter Relay), Brianna Johnson (4th-195 Meter Hurdles, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Tristin Hooker (1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Natalie Schrad (4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Linnea Nissen (4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Alicia Weeder (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Macy Rankin (1st-Shot Put, 1st-Discus), Parker Borer (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 2nd-200 Meter Dash, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-Long Jump), Brant Benes (3rd-200 Meter Dash, 3rd-100 Meter Hur-dles, 2nd-195 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-4x100 Meter Relay), Jake Daniels (4th-100 Meter Dash, 4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Alex Christo (1st-400 Meter Dash, 1st-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Brighten Bader (4th-800 Meter Run), Jackson Roberts (1st-100 Meter Hurdles, 1st-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-High Jump), Jackson Lipker (4th-100 Meter Hurdles, 5th-195 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 1st-High Jump), Aiden Nore (6th-195 Meter Hurdles), James Fogleman (2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-Long Jump, 2nd-Triple Jump), Nathaniel Werner (2nd-4x100 Meter Relay, 5th-Shot Put, 6th-Discus), Owen Dodds (4th-4x100 Meter Relay), Eli Dozler (4th-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-High Jump), Ben Reilly (6th-4x100 Meter Relay), Keaton Hunt (6th-4x100 Meter Relay), Whalen Rother (1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 5th-Pole Vault), Caden Stokes (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Isiah Miller (3rd-4x400 Me-ter Relay), Sam Grape (4th (Tie)-Pole Vault), Jaxon Schafer (4th (Tie)-Pole Vault).

2019 Mid-State Conference Championships 5-4-19 We traveled to Wayne for the conference track meet. Both the 7th and 8th Grade Girls teams placed second. The 7th graders had 81 points and the 8th graders had 95 points. The 7th Grade Boys team were champions with 146 points out of 8 teams. The 8th Grade Boys team earned third place with 63 points. Boone Central/Newman Grove was the only school to have all four of its teams place in the top three. Individuals placing in the top six: Sierra Velarde (2nd-100 Meter Dash, 1st-200 Meter Dash, 1st-High Jump), Autumn Patzel (6th-400 Meter Dash, 3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Ian Salinas (3rd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Kaison Voelker (6th-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-200 Meter Dash, 3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Mara Ranslem (2nd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 4th-High Jump), José Luna (5th-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Christyan Anderson (6th-1600 Meter Run, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay), Kevin Haase (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), David Miller (5th-Discus), Ava Duerksen (1st-100 Meter Dash, 2nd-200 Meter Dash, 3rd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Ava Buhlman (6th-100 Me-ter Dash, 3rd-100 Meter Hurdles, 6th-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay), Ashlyn Krohn (5th-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-4x100 Meter Relay, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Parker Borer (1st-100 Meter Dash, 1st-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-Long Jump), Brant Benes (2nd-200 Meter Dash, 1st-400 Meter Dash, 1st-100 Meter Hurdles, 1st-195 Meter Hurdles), James Fogleman (6th-100 Meter Dash, 3rd-Long Jump, 1st-Triple Jump), Claire Primrose (6th-200 Meter Dash, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 5th-Long Jump), Caden Stokes (6th-400 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Alex Christo (2nd-400 Meter Dash, 1st-800 Meter Run, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Mazie Beister (3rd-800 Meter Run, 1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 4th-High Jump), Alicia Weeder (2nd-800 Meter Run, 1st-1600 Meter Run, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-Pole Vault), Lola Miller (4th-1600 Meter Run), Brighten Bader (3rd-1600 Meter Run), Jackson Lipker (2nd-100 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-195 Meter Hurdles, 1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 1st-High Jump), Jackson Roberts (2nd-100 Meter Hurdles, 3rd-195 Meter Hurdles, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay, 5th-High Jump), Tristin Hooker (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Karlie Wies (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Nathaniel Werner (1st-4x100 Meter Relay, 6th-Shot Put, 5th-Discus), Whalen Rother (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay, 2nd-4x400 Meter Relay), Jake Daniels (3rd-4x100 Meter Relay), Carlie Langan (3rd-4x400 Meter Relay, 2nd-Shot Put, 5th-Discus), Sierra Kravig (1st-4x400 Meter Relay, 5th-Pole Vault), Isiah Miller (1st-4x400 Meter Relay), Natalie Schrad (6th-Long Jump), Keaton Hunt (6th-Triple Jump), Elle Webster (2nd-Pole Vault), Thane Hardwick (3rd-Pole Vault), Macy Rankin (5th-Shot Put).

Junior High State Competition 5-11-19 Some of our local students traveled to Gothenburg on Saturday, May 11th to compete in the Nebraska Junior High State Track Meet. Sierra Velarde qualified for three events. She placed 8th in the 200 meter dash and competed in the high jump but did not place. Ava Duerksen qualified for two events. She competed in the 200 meter dash but did not place. The Boone Central/Newman Grove 4x100 meter relay team consisting of Claire Primrose, Ava Duerksen, Ava Buhlman and Sierra Velarde competed and placed fourth in the event. They had a time of 53.15 and was two seconds under their previous best and set a new local middle school record.


Shell Creek Student Field Trip to University of Nebraska Lincoln

The April 22 (Earth Day) field trip for students monitoring water quality in Shell Creek was a great success.

Unfortunately, Schuyler students were not able to attend, but Newman Grove sent a contingency of eager stu-

dents. All of the presenters were eager to discuss their work with the students and relate it back to issues in Shell

Creek. Surprisingly, most of them have done or currently are doing research on or related to Shell Creek. The stu-

dents met with six UNL professors and with the NDEQ (Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality) moni-

toring coordinator on their trip.

Dr. Tiffany Messer discussed the impact of in-stream and in-lake vegetation on water quality and discussed her

work with floating wetlands as a tool for removing nutrients from lakes and streams. Her work studies efficiency

of various combinations of plant species in removing nutrients from the water column. Students used electronic

meters to measure dissolved oxygen and nitrates in different treatment and control tanks. They then compared

their observations to determine which treatments removed the most nitrate.

Dr. Dan Snow led the students on a tour of the Water Sciences Lab and discussed work being done on measur-

ing emerging contaminants such as antibiotics in flowing waters and work done on age-dating nitrates and other

contaminants in groundwater. His graduate student led the students through a discussion on citizen science and

an exercise in using several commercial kits to measure contaminants in water. In the kit exercise, students were

directed to follow the instructions exactly. However, there was a trick. The instructions were poorly or incorrectly

written, so the results were open to interpretation. This led to a discussion about quality control and data interpre-

tation.

Dr. Jamilyn Poletto showed students her work on the impact of water quality on aquatic life using catfish as an

experimental model. The focus of her work is to assess how stressors (pollutants such as Atrazine) affect feeding

behavior in catfish and their sensitivity to temperature changes and other environmental conditions. The students

used electronic probes to measure temperature, nutrient and dissolved oxygen in various treatment tanks - and

they got to pet a catfish.

Ms. Elyse Watson, the tour guide, discussed various careers in water sciences and natural resources manage-

ment over the lunch hour. She also discussed educational programs and internship opportunities offered through

UNL.

Dr. Thomas Franti gave a presentation on the types and sources of nonpoint source pollutants in different land-

scapes: cropland, forest, grassland, a wheat field, urban residential and urban industrial. He then discussed how

the water cycle and land use affect the flow of nonpoint source pollutants into surface and ground water. The stu-

dents did an exercise using runoff curves to calculate the relative contribution of contaminants from the different

landscapes.

Ms. Colleen Steele discussed Nebraska’s Quality-Assessed Agrichemical Database. The database is a clearing-

house for groundwater samples collected to assess pesticide, nutrient and other contaminates in groundwater. Ms.

Steele discussed the importance of assessing the data for accuracy and coding the data relative to its level of quali-

ty so it can be used or discarded according to the users intended purpose. The students then did an exercise to re-

trieve groundwater data for a contaminant of their choice in an area of their choice.

Ms. Teri James discussed landscape designs and methods to manage water and contaminant flow in an urban

environment. She then led the students on a tour of storm water

management practices, such as raingardens and bio-swales, in-

stalled on campus and discussed research being done to evaluate

and improve the effectiveness of these practices in removing

runoff pollutants.

Mr. David Schumacher led students on a tour of the NDEQ

bio-lab and discussed NDEQ’s monitoring programs and meth-

ods. He demonstrated how to use the Colilert system that NDEQ

uses to analyze water samples for E. coli bacteria. Students

counted fluorescent cells in the detection tray under black light

and compared the numbers to a metrics table to determine the

E. coli count in the water sample. Afterward, the equipment and

supplies were given to the school on loan to use in the students’

water quality monitoring program.

Second Term Honor Roll High Distinction (All A-4.0)

Distinction (Average Greater than or equal to 3.50) Honor (Average Greater than or equal to 3.00

Grade 7: High Distinction: Trenton Patzel. Distinction: Giles Deeder, Ian Salinas, Ayden (Eli) Tannehill, Austin Wiese.

Honors: Christyan Anderson, Jansell Enriquez-Lopez, José Luna, Caden Nygren, Cora Patzel, Bruno Santarosa, Noah

Sorensen.

Grade 8: High Distinction: Addison Donelson, Kevin Haase, Autumn Patzel, Darren Petersen, Mara Ranslem. Distinc-

tion: Lucas Krueger, David Miller. Honors: Caitlyn Aue, Ronald Fyfe, Maci Pollard, Sierra Velarde, Kaison Voelker.

Grade 9: Distinction: Morgann Johnson, Isaac Potmesil. Honors: Jayson Johnson.

Grade 10: High Distinction: Emma Montoya. Distinction: Aaron Saldana. Honors: Bethany Borgheiinck.

Grade 11: Distinction: McKenna Haase, Abigail Pohlen. Honors: Jayme Bollig, Mariah Dubas, Madison Friedrich.

Grade 12: High Distinction: Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, Sarah Johnson, Brady Sokol. Distinction: Cheyenne Cleland,

Maddison Steffensmeier. Honors: Dominik Cuevas, David Plugge.



Non-Public Consultation Meeting

On Monday, June 17, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., a meeting conducted by the Newman Grove Public Schools will take place in the Central Office of the school district. The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the Newman Grove Public School District for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents of a home-schooled child or a child attending a nonpublic school who has been or may be identi-fied with a disability and attend a nonpublic school within the boundaries of Newman Grove Public Schools, are urged to attend. The use of carryover funds will also be determined at this meeting. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Donna Miller at Newman Grove Schools, (402) 447-6294.

THANK YOU PTO

The teachers and staff would like

to thank all the individuals of the PTO that

provided lunch to them for Education Week.

It was very much appreciated by all!

Measles Information Submitted by Teresa Wondercheck, RN

ESU 8 School Nurse

Measles is a very contagious respiratory viral infec-tion that causes a rash all over your body. Measles can lead to serious health problems such as pneumonia, and in rare cases, it can cause seizures or meningitis. Fortu-nately, there is a vaccine to protect against measles. First symptoms of measles are usually fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Within a few days, a red rash starts on the face and can spread to the rest of the body. If you notice those signs, tell your doctor right away. The best way to prevent measles is to get vac-cinated. You get two doses of the MMR vaccine. Children usually get the first dose when they are 12 months old, and a second before kindergarten. The vaccine is very effective. Do adults need the MMR vaccine? If you received a measles vaccine in the 1960s, you may not need to be revaccinated. People who have documentation of receiving LIVE measles vaccine in the 1960s do not need to be revaccinated. People who were vaccinated prior to 1968 with either inactivated (killed) measles vaccine or measles vaccine of unknown type should be revaccinated with at least one dose of live attenuat-ed measles vaccine. This recommendation is intended to protect those who may have received killed mea-sles vaccine, which was available in 1963-1967 and was not effective. Check with your doctor if you have any questions. Nebraska has not had a reported case of measles this year. Iowa, Missouri and Colorado are the states close to Nebraska that have had reported cases. The majority of the cases being reported are in unvaccinat-ed residents.

Source: Webmd, CDC

Newman Grove FFA Attends COLT Conference

Aurora, Nebraska- On Monday May, 13th and Tuesday May 14th, the newly elected 2019-2020 FFA officers participated in a leadership conference to develop and bring leadership skills to the Newman Grove FFA Chapter. The new officers are: President- McKenna Haase, Vice President- Preston Sueper, Secretary- Abby Pohlen, Treasurer- Leighann Miller, Reporter- Mariah Dubas, Sentinel- Chelsa Reardon, Parliamentarian- Eric Stock, and Student Advisor- Isaac Potmesil. At the leadership conference, the officers worked on special skills required for them to be successful in their officer position. They also spent time planning and preparing activities for the upcoming school year. The officers were mentored by the new-ly elected State Officers. President McKenna Haase said, “ COLT is alway a very good learning experience because we learn alot about our of-ficer positions and we also get to bond as a team.” Reporter Mariah Dubas said, “ COLT allowed me to learn about my new officer position as reporter and I look forward to our team lead-ing the FFA this year.

Pictured back row (l-r): Isaac Potmesil, Eric Stock, Preston Sueper, McKenna Haase, Chelsa Reardon, Mariah Dubas, Abby Pohlen (Not pictured is Leighann Miller)

NEWMAN GROVE SCHOOLS ~ SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST ~

2019-2020

Kindergarten Bookbag 18 Glue Sticks 2 Erasers Scissors (metal) Velcro P.E. Shoes 2 Clorox Wipes 1 Box Kleenex Pencil Box (5”x9”) 1 Notebook 2 Pocket Folders

2 Pkg. Crayola Washable Markers Classic Color(10 Count)

2 Boxes Crayola Crayons (24 count or less) Kids Headphones (No Earbuds)

1 Box Quart Size Ziplock Bags—Zip Style

Grade 1 Bookbag 1 Pkg. Clorox Wipes P.E. Shoes Pencils (#2 Lead) 2 Erasers 3 Pocket Folders 4 Glue Sticks 4 oz. Bottle White Glue Small Pointed Scissors Pencil Box (5”x9”) 1 Box Quart Ziplock Bags 1 Box Kleenex

1 Pkg. Large White Paper Plates (No Styrofoam) 2 Boxes Crayola Crayons (24 Count)

2 Pkg. Crayola Washable Markers Kid Headphones for Personal Use

Grade 2 6 Glue Sticks 4 oz. Bottle White Glue 3 Pocket Folders w/Prongs 1 Box Kleenex 2 Pkg. Crayons (24ct.) Pencils (#2 lead) P.E. Shoes 2 Pkg. Clorox Wipes 2 Big Erasers Small Pointed Scissors

2 Set of Markers (10 Count) Pencil Box (5”x9”) 3 Spiral Notebooks- Wide Rule

1 Box Gallon Size Ziplock Bags—Zip Style 1 Pkg. Paper Plates (No Styrofoam)

1 Inch-3 Ring Binder Earbuds/Headphones for personal use

Grade 3 Bookbag Pencils (#2 Lead) 4 Glue Sticks Markers Colored Pencils P.E. Shoes 1 Box Kleenex 1 Box Crayons (24 ct.) Small Pointed Scissors 4 Spiral Notebooks

Pencil Box (5”x9”) 4 Pocket Folders 2 Pkgs. Clorox Wipes Erasers 2 Red Pens 2 Highlighters

12” ruler (inches/centimeters) Headphones for Personal Use

Grade 4

P.E. Shoes 2 Boxes Pencils (#2 Lead) Colored Pencils Erasers 1 Large Box Kleenex 4oz. Bottle White Glue 2 Pocket Folders 2 Glue Sticks Markers (Skinny & Fat) Scissors 1 Pkg. Clorox Wipes Crayons

1 Pkg. Paper Plates (No Styrofoam) Bag for PE Shoes—Not Plastic

4 Spiral Notebooks (70/80 pgs) Earbuds for Personal Use

Grade 5 Pencils (#2 Lead) 4oz. Bottle White Glue P.E. Shoes Crayons (16 ct. or larger) Erasers 1 Large Glue Stick 24 Pkg. Colored Pencils 2 Pens (Blue or Black) 1 Red Pen 3 Large Boxes Kleenex 1 Pkg. 4 (colored) Highlighters Scissors 12” clear ruler (inches/cent.) Markers (multi-colored)

7 Notebooks (70-80 pgs.) - Different Colors Earbuds for Personal Use

1” 3 Ring Binder (No Trapper Keepers) 1 Pkg. of 5 Plastic Binder Dividers (with pockets)

Grade 6 Eraser Scissors Colored Pencils 2 Pocket Folder w/Prongs Pencils (#2 Lead) Pencil Box (5” x 9”) Markers (multi-color) Crayons 2 Pens (blue or black) Small Bottle White Glue P.E. Shoes 1 Large Box Kleenex 1 Pkg. Notebook Paper 1 Pkg. Clorox Wipes 7 Notebooks (70-80 pgs) 12” clear ruler (inches/cent.)

Ultra-fine Permanent Markers (2 each black, blue, red) 1 Math Notebook No Trapper Keepers!

Headphones for personal use 2 Binders and Dividers

Texas Instrument (TI-30X II S) Calculator (Optional)

Reverse side for Jr./Sr. High School List

NEWMAN GROVE SCHOOLS ~ SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST ~

2019-2020

7th-8th GRADE CLASSES

Book Bag Colored Pencils Multi Colored Highlighters Folders (for assignments) Pencils Pens (blue/black/red) Scissors Markers Loose-Leaf Paper Jump Drive of Any Size (3) 3-Ring Binders Ruler (inch/centimeter)

100 Index Cards (3”x5”) 1 Set Tab Dividers Scientific Calculator (Texas Instrument– TI-30X IIS)

Notebook (40-page minimum for each class)

Junior High Physical Education/Activities Gym Shorts T-Shirts White Socks Athletic Supporters Deodorant PE Shoes Pony Tail Holders Towel

Volleyball: Shoes comfortable for athletic competition

Knee Pads Black Shorts for Games

Football: Football shoes or shoes with rubber cleats

or replaceable cleats Black/White Socks

Basketball: High-Top Shoes

Wrestling: Wrestling Shoes

Track: Running Shoes (see coaches for recommendations)

White Socks

Softball: Softball Glove Cleats

JUNIOR—SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

Ag Education 1 Notebook

Welding Class - Close Toed Boots & Long Sleeve Work Shirt

Wood Working Class Tape Measure Pencils

Business Jump Drive of Any Size 3-Ring Binder (2-3”) Pens/Pencils Notebook

Computer Jump Drive of Any Size (strongly encouraged)

3-Ring Binder (3” width)

English 9-12 3-Ring Binder Pens Pencils College Ruled Notebook/Notebook Paper

Math 9-12 Notebooks Ruler

Pocket Folder Pencils Book Cover for Math Textbook

Scientific Calculator-Texas Instrument (TI-30X II S) Trigonometry or Juniors for ACT test

-Texas Instrument 83 or 84 Plus

World Geography/World History Folders Pens/Pencils

Medical Terminology 2” 3-Ring Binder Index Cards- Any Size

Science 7-9 Paper Pens/Pencils

Scientific Calculator—Texas Instrument (TI-30X II S)

All 7-12 Students

Low to Medium Priced Set of Headphones or Earbuds

See Reverse Side

For

Elementary List

ALL STUDENTS NEED A GOOD SUPPLY OF PENS, PENCILS, FOLDERS & NOTEBOOKS FOR ALL CLASSES

SUMMARY OF CHILD LABOR LAWS

(Sections 48-301 through 48-313)

All minors under 16 years of age shall not be em-ployed or permitted to work unless the employer first has the minor obtain an Employment Certificate from the school district in which the minor resides. Minors 14-15 years of age shall not be permitted to work more than 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week, before the hours of 6 a.m. or after 10 p.m. Minors under 16 years of age may not be em-ployed in any work in which by reason of the nature of work is dangerous to life and limb, or in which the minor’s health may be injured or their moral depraved. Call the school for Employment Certificate New-man Grove School 447-6294.

Staff Awards The administration recognized the

following for their years of service to Newman Grove Schools at a luncheon on May 22nd:

~ 5 Years ~ ~ 10 Years ~ ~20 Years ~ Darrell Barnes Jessica Navrkal Susan King Angela Gaspers Karla Patzel Mikal Shalikow Coby Amen ~ 30 Years ~ ~Resignations~ Shelley Dunlap Coby Amen ~35 Years~ Danielle Amen Theresa Krueger Emily Niewohner


FOURTH QUARTER ELEMENTARY CITIZENSHIP AND ATTENDANCE AWARDS

KINDERGARTEN: Good Citizenship: Conner Anderson,

Dakota Berney, Ali Chilson, Jovie Fritz, Logan Guthard,

Sophia Guthard, Aria Hall, James Matson, Everett Nelson,

Sutton Scott, Hazel Weier, Brooklyn Wiese. Perfect At-

tendance: Dakota Berney, Ali Chilson, Jovie Fritz, Brook-

lyn Wiese. Good Attendance: Conner Anderson, Logan

Guthard, Sophia Guthard, Aria Hall, Everett Nelson, Sut-

ton Scott, Hazel Weier.

FIRST GRADE: Good Citizenship: Jayahn Banks, Pierce

Fehringer, Owen Flood, Jace Forre, Paisley Fritz, Nevaeh

Hughes, Kelton Jorgensen, Lucy Kaufman, Tyler Luetken-

haus, Adrianna Morris, Natasha Nelson, Dacyn Patzel,

Sydney Patzel, Alicia Ruiz, Mercedes Summers, Cash

Sweeter, Zoey Tannehill, Lincoln Thompson, Douglas Ve-

larde, Dominick Widhalm. Perfect Attendance: Pierce

Fehringer, Paisley Fritz, Lucy Kaufman, Tyler Luetken-

haus, Adrianna Morris, Natasha Nelson, Mercedes Sum-

mers, Cash Sweeter. Good Attendance: Jayahn Banks, Jace

Forre, Zoey Tannehill.

SECOND GRADE: Good Citizenship: Carson Anderson,

Elijah Aue, Bayonna Ashby, Ian Chilson, Talon Dreger,

Ashanti Enriquez, Elia Jarecki, Tessa Mason, Jacob Mat-

son, Griffin Nelson, Kale Nygren, Ariyana Potmesil,

Khoen Voelker. Perfect Attendance: Talon Dreger, Elia

Jarecki, Ariyana Potmesil, Robert Weber, Khoen Voelker.

Good Attendance: Elijah Aue, Ian Chilson, Tessa Mason,

Jacob Matson, Ashton Zoucha.

THIRD GRADE: Good Citizenship: Joseph Berney, Pay-

ton Fehringer, Beckett Jorgensen, Oliver Kaufman, Alfred

Mann, Brylee Patzel, Connor Rawson, Gavin Thompson,

Jacob Wiese. Perfect Attendance: Payton Fehringer, Oliver

Kaufman, Alfred Mann, Brylee Patzel. Good Attendance:

Joseph Berney, Jacob Wiese.

FOURTH GRADE: Good Citizenship: Eaden Aue, Jay-

den Benson, Ethan Donner, Allyx Forre, Nate Fowlkes,

Rylan Hoadley, Piper Jarecki, Dylan Luetkenhaus, Carter

Lyon, Andrew Matson, Isabella Santarosa, Josh Tannehill.

Perfect Attendance: Nate Fowlkes, Rylan Hoadley, Piper

Jarecki, Dylan Luetkenhaus, Kellan Morris, Isabella San-

tarosa, Austin Schulz, Josh Tannehill. Good Attendance:

Eaden Aue, Jayden Benson, Ethan Donner.

FIFTH GRADE: Good Citizenship: Kylie Aue, Shawn

Brixter-Hagnaya, Micah Cuevas, William Fyfe, Owen

Kaufman, Leynn Luna, Summer McKinzie, Kailey Patzel,

Serenity Strong, Jadyn Temme, Keira Voelker, Elise

Witchell. Perfect Attendance: Micah Cuevas, Owen Kauf-

man, Keira Voelker. Good Attendance: Kylie Aue, Leynn

Luna, Elise Witchell.

SIXTH GRADE: Good Citizenship: Brooke Forre, Zander

Jarecki, Alee Luna, Abigail Matson, Aleeya Morris, Halie

Nelsen, Colton Wissenburg. Perfect Attendance: Zander

Jarecki, Abigail Matson. Good Attendance: Brooke Forre,

Alee Luna, Aleeya Morris, Halie Nelsen.

We’re Proud of You!!!

MISSION STATEMENT

Newman Grove Public School District is committed to providing a safe environment where all students

can develop academically. Students will be provided opportunities to acquire skills needed to accomplish

their goals and to develop their potential as life-long learners, which will allow students to

participate in and contribute to society.

MOTTO: “It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.”

FLOWER: White Rose tipped in Blue

COLORS: Royal Blue and White

May 11, 2019 2:00 PM

Back Row, left to right: Gage Johnson, Dominik Cuevas, Michael Riedel, Brady Sokol, David Plugge. Front Row: Cheyenne Cleland, Sarah Johnson, Tyson Haddix-Jorgensen, Maddison Steffensmeier.


THANK YOU DARRELL BARNES!!

We wish a Happy Retirement to Darrell Barnes who completes 5 years as our principal and

40 years total. If you wish to send him a card, mail it to: Darrell Barnes

PO Box 523

Newman Grove, NE 68758

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