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centralnebraskatoday.com
“Godspeed” to the Lexington High School Class of 2026
LEXINGTON — The Lexington High School Class of 2026 were wished “Godspeed” as they began their journey following graduation, which took place on Sunday, May 2. The Class of 2026 numbered 199 students and selected “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough,” by Mae West as their class motto.
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North Platte Public Schools Board reviews suspension procedures
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte Public Schools Board members reviewed short-term suspension procedures during Thursday night’s meeting. LB 653 focuses on how students and families are notified and involved in the process. Under the policy, students and their parents, guardians, or educational decision-makers must receive both oral...
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After more than a decade away, student takes the commencement stage
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) announced in a news release that student Susan Shepard has been selected as a student commencement speaker, recognizing her academic journey and return to higher education after more than a decade away from formal schooling. Shepard, a sophomore, is pursuing an...
North Platte Post
NebraskaLand Bank Awards $14,500 in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
North Platte, Neb. – NebraskaLand Bank has awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 52 exceptional graduates of the NebraskaLand University Financial Literacy Scholarship Program. The awards ceremony held Monday, April 27, 2026, celebrated the students' achievements and commitment to financial literacy. The graduates successfully completed a six-course curriculum designed to...
KNOP
NPPS Board of Education Committee discusses student discipline
North Platte Post
NPCC Students/Employees Recognized at Honors Convocation
The accomplishments of North Platte Community College students and employees were recognized during the 2026 Honors Convocation Monday afternoon. Honorees included representatives from various college clubs and organizations and recipients of the following awards. Cabinet Awards. Presidential Award – William Anderson. The Presidential Award is presented to an outstanding student...
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Academic Signing Day highlights Maxwell seniors’ post-graduation plans
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Maxwell High School will host an Academic Signing Day at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, giving seniors a chance to sign letters of intent for their post-graduation plans, including college, the workforce and military service. Guidance counselor Lori Mau said the event is designed to...
North Platte Post
North Platte Claims Team Title at Inaugural Nebraska State High School Video Championships
North Platte, Neb. — North Platte High School emerged as the top program at the inaugural Nebraska State High School Video Championships, hosted Saturday, April 25, at North Platte High School, capturing the team championship and earning multiple individual and group honors in the statewide competition. North Platte finished...
North Platte Bulletin
Soccer: Bulldog boys shutout Hastings
North Platte High was hitting on all cylinders as they defeated Hastings 3-0 on Monday at Madison Middle School. “This one meant a lot for me and the team,” NPHS Head Coach Danny Whitney said after the Bulldogs’ third straight victory. “We’ve been building a lot of momentum and when you get momentum, you need to be relentless and committed. Don’t give the other team, time and space with the ball. Things seemed to work out in all phases of the game.”
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Gallery: Lexington’s Don Bader Invitational held on April 24
LEXINGTON — The Don Bader Invitational was held at Lexington High School on Friday, April 24. Teams that took part in the meet included, Amherst, Bertrand, Dundy County Stratton, Elm Creek, Gothenburg, Hi-Line, Kearney, Kearney Catholic, Lexington, Lincoln Standing Bear, Maxwell, McCook, Medicine Valley, North Platte, Ogallala, Overton, Ravenna, Sidney, Southern Valley (Oxford), Sumner-Eddyville-Miller and Wilcox-Hildreth.
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North Platte High School hosts inaugural Nebraska State Video Championships
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -On Saturday, North Platte High School hosted the inaugural Nebraska State Video Championships. Students from across the state had the chance to show off their filmmaking skills. There were screenings and breakout sessions with media professionals. Students say that this day wouldn’t be possible without the...
NebraskaTV
Lexington Public Schools dismiss at noon due to outage; no buses, phones down
LEXINGTON, Neb. — Students at Pershing Elementary and LMS were dismissed at noon today because of a power outage that left the schools unable to serve lunch. Parents were told they will need to pick up their children at those two buildings because buses will not run. The district said it was sending the message through SchoolMessenger and SeeSaw.
North Platte Post
463 Area High School Seniors Earn MPCC Honor Cords; 14 Also Receive Associate Degrees
A total of 463 area high school seniors will receive honor cords from Mid-Plains Community College to wear at their high school graduation ceremonies this spring. MPCC awards honor cords to students who have taken the initiative to earn college credit while still in high school. To qualify, students must successfully complete at least 12 credit hours through the college.
unkantelope.com
Lexington after Tyson: From the high school principal
Eric Bell serves as the principal at Lexington High School. Bell sat down with The Antelope to share how Lexington Public Schools and its students are doing since the Tyson plant closure. “Do you anticipate that enrollment numbers will decline after the school year ends because of students’ families having...
NebraskaTV
Jill Jones named MPCC business student of the month for April
OGALLLA, NEB — Balancing a full-time job with college coursework, Jill Jones has been named Mid-Plains Community College’s Business Student of the Month for April. Jones chose MPCC because the Ogallala Community Campus is close to home and, as a full-time working professional, the distance learning options offer flexibility. “My husband graduated from MPCC and spoke very highly of the supportive environment, both the teachers and students truly care about each other,” Jones said.
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North Platte High School job fair connects students with local employers
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte High School hosted a job fair to give students the opportunity to connect with local employers and explore job options before graduation. The event brought together 21 businesses looking to fill part-time, full-time and entry-level positions, as well as internships. Students had the...
North Platte Bulletin
Baseball: North Platte High splits against Maxwell-St. Pat’s, Adams Central
NPHS (2-16) went on top in the first inning when Jaxon Peters scored on a wild throw to first base by catcher Levi Charter. The Bulldogs went up 3-0 in the second inning on a Jacoby Janas single to left field and a Ty Haneborg sacrifice fly ball to right.
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Jill Jones named MPCC business student of the month for April
OGALLLA, NEB — Balancing a full-time job with college coursework, Jill Jones has been named Mid-Plains Community College’s Business Student of the Month for April. Jones chose MPCC because the Ogallala Community Campus is close to home and, as a full-time working professional, the distance learning options offer flexibility. “My husband graduated from MPCC and spoke very highly of the supportive environment, both the teachers and students truly care about each other,” Jones said.