Emerson
Emerson, NE · Education
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Camp Invention coming to Wayne
Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Wayne Junior - Senior High School the week of June 1 - June 5. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes STEM learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship — all in a fun and engaging environment.
waynedailynews.com
Wakefield Community Schools Board of Education Parts Ways With Superintendent in Special Board Meeting
WAKEFIELD – The Wakefield Community Schools Board of Education parted ways with their superintendent, Matt Farup, during today’s Board of Education special meeting. Farup started in Wakefield Community Schools as the High School Principal in 2019. He was later named Superintendent in 2021–replacing Dr. Mike Moody. He served as superintendent for Wakefield Community Schools for five years and was contracted to complete the 2026-2027 school year as well before recent events.
norfolkneradio.com
Norfolk among stops for UNMC chancellor priority candidate's engagements
Dr. Dele Davies, priority candidate for the position of chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will hold a series of visits with university leadership, faculty, staff, students, donors and community members in late May and early June. Davies, who has served as interim UNMC chancellor since 2024, was...
News Channel Nebraska
Pierce and Stanton pass school bonds, Plainview fails
School bond results for three northeast Nebraska schools are in following primary elections on Tuesday. The Pierce school district appears poised to be able to fund facility improvements after its first attempt at a bond issue failed. Voters overwhelmingly rejected a $26 million proposal in August. The school board came...
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Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation Awards Scholarships
La Vista, NE- The Nebraska Bankers Association Foundation awarded ten $2,500 scholarships to students pursuing business-related degrees at a college or university in Nebraska, with the scholarships recognized on May 8th during the association’s annual convention, recognizing four future Wayne State College students. Tyan Baller, Katie Groth, Olivia Kuhlman,...
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Bolles signs with Indian Hills Wrestling Program
WAYNE – Nyla Bolles signed her letter of intent at Wayne High School on Wednesday, May 13th, officially committing to wrestle at Indian Hills Community College. Bolles became the first ever State Champion for the Wayne Blue Devils girls wrestling team and leaves Wayne as the all-time winningest wrestler in program history at 162-26. Bolles has also written the record book as she holds the record for career wins, pins, and takedowns at Wayne. Bolles was a three-time state medalist which was also a first for the Blue Devils program.
Sand Hills Express
Nebraska High School Rodeo Results (5/9 – 5/10)
Kelstyn Lindner of Broken Bow was bull riding each day and boys all round champion on Sunday Photo courtesy of Celina Lindner. The Nebraska high school rodeo made a stop in Madison this past weekend for two performances. Among the area highlights, Kelstyn Lindner of Broken Bow was the bull riding champion both days with a winning score of 71 on Saturday and a winning score of 68 on Sunday. In addition to winning the bull riding on Sunday, Lindner placed second in the barebacks which gave him the boys all around championship on Sunday. Tate Johnston of Thedford won the tie down roping each day with a winning time of 10.3 seconds on Saturday and a time of 9.25 on Sunday. Cotter Johnston of Stapleton posted the winning time in the steer wrestling on Saturday with a time of 5.36 seconds.
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Wayne Community School Board of Education Meeting 5-11-26
Wayne, NE- The Wayne Community School Board of Education met yesterday at the Wayne High School Library to discuss various handbooks for the next school year, policy updates, and more at their monthly meeting. The meeting began with a presentation covering the Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, and...
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Pierce Boys Junior Varsity Flew Over to Stanton
The Pierce boys junior varsity traveled over to Stanton to compete in a competitive tournament against Twin Rivers, Stanton, Lutheran High, Clarkson-Leigh, Norfolk, Chambers-Wheelers Central, Plainview, Randolph, Archangels Catholic, and Stanton JV. “I think as a team we shot very well, but I feel like next year there are definitely...
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Wayne School Board of Education to Meet Later Today
Wayne, NE- The Wayne Community School Board of Education will meet later this afternoon at 5 p.m. in the Wayne High School Library for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting for May. Among the agenda items, a first reading of policy updates, including part-time enrollment, option enrollment, student discipline policy and...
thewayneherald.com
School year comes to a close, graduations set
As the 2025-2026 school year comes to close, area schools are planning commencement ceremonies to honor the graduating classes of 2026. At Allen Consolidated Schools, graduation for this year's class of 11 students will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Laurel-Concord-Coleridge will hold graduation ceremonies at 2...
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Canvas Systems Hacked And Cybersecurity Incidents Across Nebraska
Wayne, NE- With the spring semester for college students coming to a close, the University of Nebraska and Wayne State College’s Canvas systems have become part of the nationwide hack affecting the learning management system, along with cybersecurity incidents affecting Canvas, bringing concerns and reports just before the spring semester ends.
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State of the School presentation held for Wayne Community Schools
A group of community members, school board members and Wayne Community Schools' staff were on hand for a State of the Schools presentation last week. Wayne Community Schools' Superintendent Dr. Mark Lenihan shared information during the one-hour informative event on topics such as the Board and Superintendent Student Achievement Goals, the Board and Superintendent Communication Goals and the Board and Superintendent Facility and Financial Goals.
foxnebraska.com
UNK senior Elly Piper finds a second home on campus, far from Norfolk
KEARNEY, Neb — When Elly Piper returns to Norfolk, she often catches herself saying something that makes her mother smile. “I’ll tell her, ‘Mom, I have to go home,’” Piper said. “And she’ll say, ‘You are home.’ But it’s just not the same.”
norfolkneradio.com
Northeast Community College to hold Commencement Ceremony
Northeast Community College will recognize the achievements of 992 graduates during its 53rd Annual Commencement Ceremony, set for Friday, at the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus. Graduates will receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates representing programs across the College. The ceremony will feature remarks from Northeast President Leah Barrett,...
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Eagles end season with district loss to Lakeview
COLUMBUS - Heading into their subdistrict contest, Lutheran High/Norfolk Catholic girls soccer was looking for a little bit of revenge as they looked to continue postseason play with a win over Columbus Lakeview. The Vikings, though, had other ideas. Two goals each half by Columbus Lakeview and missed opportunites by...
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Speaker inspires area students with message on overcoming adversity
LAUREL — Choices and challenges have guided Travis Pieper throughout his life. When he stepped to the microphone in Laurel last week, he didn’t look like a man defined by tragedy. He looked like a man who had decided—long before the audience ever met him—exactly who he was going to be.