Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff, IA · Education
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Wayne State’s ReEngage Program inspires students to return to college
Wayne State College awarded its first Associate of General Studies degrees on May 9 at its undergraduate commencement ceremony as part of its ReEngage Program, which is designed to help students with some college credit but no degree return to complete a degree or credential. Wayne State conferred a total...
elginreview.com
Euse to coach; Erickson to play in NEN All-Star game Friday
Northeast Nebraska’s top 40 boys and girls basketball players will compete in Norfolk in all-star games next week. On Friday, June 5, the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Basketball Games will be played at Norfolk Catholic High School, not Northeast Community College as in previous years. The girls game will begin at 6 p.m. and the boys will play at 8 p.m.
News Channel Nebraska
UNMC priority candidate for chancellor speaks on goals, merger with Nebraska Medicine
NORFOLK, Neb. — The priority candidate to become the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is continuing his 30-day vetting period. Dr. H. Dele Davies visited the UNMC College of Nursing campus in Norfolk on Monday and held forums for students, faculty and staff. He held previously held similar events in Kearney, Omaha and Lincoln and will be in Scottsbluff on Wednesday.
waynedailynews.com
Wayne Jr/Sr High School’s Middle School Principal Receives Region III Awards
Wayne, NE- The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) recently released their Region III awards, which include Wayne Jr/Sr High School’s David Wragge as the winner of the Middle School Principal of the Year Award. A 2007 graduate of Plainview High School and a graduate of Doane...
North Platte Bulletin
School board hears report on Madison Middle School
NP Madison Middle School Principal Robin Vahle presented an in-depth school update on Thursday for the North Platte Public school board. Vahle spoke at the committee of the whole meeting – a work session — highlighting gains in attendance, behavior, assignment completion, and student engagement. It was the...
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Three Norfolk elementary schools named Bright Spot Schools for excellence in literacy
Grant, Westside and Washington Elementary Schools in Norfolk have been named Bright Spots schools by The 74, a national nonprofit newsroom covering American education. The recognition places the three schools among a select group across the nation that are beating the odds in literacy — outperforming expectations despite the economic challenges facing many of their students.
thewayneherald.com
Board approves separation agreement with Wakefield Schools superintendent
In a meeting that lasted less than 10 minutes, the Wakefield Community Schools' Board of Education approved a separation agreement with Superintendent Matt Farup last week. Under the agreement, Farup's separation becomes effective June 30, 2026 and he will receive full compensation up to that time. In recent months the...
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Wynot area residents reject school bond plans
WYNOT - Wynot School ocials did not get the answer they were looking for Wednesday night. The Wynot Public School Board held its second public forum of the month May 20 to discuss options for a proposed $8 million to $11 million school expansion and renovation project. About 100 Wynot...
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Krienert Is State Discus Champion
Maverick Krienert, an 8th grader at Pierce Junior High School, is the Nebraska All-Class Junior High State Champion in discus. The Nebraska Championship Meet was held Saturday, May 16, at Gothenburg High School. The event is an all-class, 7/8 grade combined track meet that invites the top 24 athletes in each individual event and the top 16 relay teams to compete.
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Wayne State alum has fond memories of Wayne
They came from Colorado, Texas, Michigan, Florida and New Mexico to witness Nina Ross graduate in the Willow Bowl earlier this month. Ross graduated from Wayne State College, Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Business Administration with minors in Finance and Psychology. Even more impressive, she accomplished it all in three years.
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Priority candidate for UNMC chancellor to embark tour across Nebraska
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s priority candidate to be the next chancellor will be kicking off an engagement tour. It was announced on May 6 that Dr. H. Dele Davies was named the priority candidate for UNMC’s chancellor. Davies’ tour will start on Wednesday in Kearney at...
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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.
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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.