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North Platte Bulletin
School board considers enrollment pressures
There is a dramatic decline in chronic absenteeism at Cody Elementary. Classrooms are crowded at Jefferson. The North Platte public school board examined examined how enrollment and staffing are affecting students at the board meeting Thursday, July 23. Cody Principal Haley Allen and second-grade teacher Stevie Reed presented Cody’s annual...
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Gothenburg Named Regional TeamMates Chapter of The Year
The TeamMates Mentoring Program hosted its annual conference July 8-9 on the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. Founded by Tom and Nancy Osborne, TeamMates is a mentoring program in partnership with local schools that pairs adult mentors with youth in grades 4-12. The theme of the 2026 conference was “The Heart of Mentoring”, and the TeamMates website explains the idea behind the theme.
North Platte Bulletin
Juniors’ season ends with loss to Grand Island
The North Platte Juniors lost 14-1 to Grand Island on Monday in the Area 7 tournament in Scottsbluff. The Juniors finish their season with a record of 12-22. Grand Island (30-5) advances to the finals, where they will need to defeat Kearney (17-22) twice to win the district title. Grand...
North Platte Bulletin
Juniors fall to Kearney at districts
Kearney scored seven runs in the seventh inning as they pulled away from the North Platte Juniors to win 12-2 on Sunday in the Area 7 tournament in Scottsbluff. After their first loss of districts, North Platte (12-21) will next play Grand Island (29-5) in an elimination game on Monday.
North Platte Bulletin
Juniors slug past Hastings to win first game of districts
The North Platte Juniors unleashed an offensive onslaught that Hastings was unable to keep up with Friday as they won their opening game of the Area 7 tournament 12-7 in Scottsbluff. Next, the Juniors (11-20) will play the winner of Twin Cities and Grand Island Pro Team Design on Saturday.
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NPHS FCCLA Students Shine at National Competition
(release from NPPS Director of Communications Brandon Petersen) Congratulations to North Platte FCCLA National Competitors who finished competing in the FCCLA National Leadership Competition in Washington DC! Bella Harwager(pictured on left) competed in 2 Challenge tests: FCCLA Knowledge and Hospitality Services. She placed 2nd in Hospitality. She also served as a Nebraska State Officer. Don Nino Mina(pictured to the right of Harwager) competed in Skill Challenge Impromptu Speaking and placed 7th. He also competed in the Sports Nutrition STAR event and earned a silver medal. Great job, and way to represent NP Bulldogs!
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North Platte students earn national honors at FCCLA competition
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte High School students brought home national honors at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition. Bella Harwager placed second in Hospitality Services. Don Nino Mina placed seventh in Skill Challenge: Impromptu Speaking. He also competed in the Sports Nutrition STAR Event and earned a silver medal.
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Nebraska Department of Labor Invites Lexington Workers to Rapid Response Layoff Services Event at Central Community College
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is inviting individuals who are experiencing a layoff to attend an upcoming Rapid Response session designed to connect Nebraskans with essential support, resources, and guidance. The event will support Tyson workers whose employment is ending and is open to all workers experiencing a layoff.
North Platte Bulletin
School budget: Less revenue, more costs
A projected decline of more than $1.5 million in state aid dominated discussion Thursday as the North Platte public school board of education began considering the groundwork of the 2026-27 budget. The board met in its Committee of the Whole / work session format. Acting Superintendent Damon McDonald said the...
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11 students complete nearly year-long program to become licensed practical nurses
North Platte Bulletin
Garrick on school board: Budget process is reversed
Your local taxing authorities do have the ability to, and I believe *should* aim to lower your property tax levy proportionately to the increase you see in your valuations. Doing so would maintain a “flat” budget. So if the property tax base (the valuation of all the property...
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SkillsUSA team returns to North Platte with national honors
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte Catholic Schools’ SkillsUSA team returned from the national competition with multiple medals, including a third-place finish, and team members say the experience capped months of work and preparation. Dimitri Pettit said the team placed third at the national level, the first time...
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Brady Public Schools honored with statewide career education award
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Brady Public Schools has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Nebraska Career Education Outstanding Middle School Program Award, a statewide recognition honoring achievement in career and technical education. The award recognizes middle schools that offer innovative, high-quality career education opportunities while aligning instruction...
North Platte Post
MPCC to Honor 2026 Licensed Practical Nursing Graduates June 26
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Mid-Plains Community College will celebrate its 2026 Licensed Practical Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony on Friday, June 26. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the McDonald-Belton Theater on MPCC's North Platte campus and will recognize students completing the college's Licensed Practical Nursing program.
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Chadron Seniors Take Wild Win at Ogallala
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 seniors began their annual College World Series trip Thursday with a stop in Ogallala. A wild night that saw a seven inning game extended to nine saw Chadron take a 12-11 win. The top of the first saw Chadron bring in...
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North Platte Catholic Schools fundraising campaign reaches $3.5 million goal
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -A fundraising campaign for North Platte Catholic Schools reached its $3.5 million goal. The Founded on Excellence campaign raised funds to increase teachers’ salaries and upgrade flooring and other facilities at McDaid Elementary and St. Pats High School. Officials said giving back to staff was...
North Platte Post
North Platte Student Joins Nebraska's Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers
Nebraska Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence program welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska in May. In late May, the Nebraska Institutional Development Award Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NE-INBRE) program welcomed a new cohort of undergraduate students from across Nebraska as they embark on their summer research experience.