Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff, IA · Education
waynedailynews.com
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...
piercepublic.org
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...
waynedailynews.com
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...
waynedailynews.com
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.
thewayneherald.com
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,...
norfolkneradio.com
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...
hartington.net
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.
NebraskaTV
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.”
thewayneherald.com
Wayne State to host graduation ceremonies
Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate students Friday, May 8 in Rice Arena and for undergraduate students Saturday, May 9 in the college’s historic Willow Bowl amphitheater. The graduate student ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. and the undergraduate ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the undergraduate ceremony will be held in Rice Arena.
norfolkneradio.com
Humphrey, Columbus girls earn 'Why I Want to go to College" sweepstakes awards
Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has announced the winners of the 2026 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepstakes, sponsored by the State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers. Winners - all seventh- and eighth-grade students - were recognized at an Omaha Storm Chasers game. Three...
norfolkneradio.com
Northeast Community College named semifinalist for Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute has named Northeast Community College as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that deliver value for their students.
waynedailynews.com
State of the School Event Discussed Multiple Goals To Ensure Complete Communication With The Community In The Future
Wayne, NE- Wayne Community Schools Superintendent Mark Lenihan hosted a “State of the School” event last night, hosting roughly an hour of discussing what the school has done, and what the community of the school plans to do in the future. The presentation covered a variety of goals...
waynedailynews.com
Wisner-Pilger Presented Second Place KTCH Quiz Bowl Awards
Wisner, NE- Award presentations for the 2026 KTCH Quiz Bowl concluded this week as Wisner-Pilger High School received their second place awards by Sales Representative for Wayne Radio Colleen Simpson on Thursday, April 30th. The Wisner-Pilger team had won the semi-finals match against Columbus, earning them a spot in the...
norfolkneradio.com
Wortmann continuing successful season heading into the track classic
NORFOLK - Anisten Wortmann has been a do-everything girl this year for the Cedar Catholic track team. And she’s been successful in everything she’s done as well. Whether it’s leaping hurdles or running sprints, the junior has been able to capture first in every event she has taken part of this season, dating back to their season-opening Wayne State High School Invite on March 20th.
Military.com
Nebraska School Earns 'Military Friendly' Designation
A small community college in Norfolk, Nebraska, has been named a 2026 Military Friendly School. Northeast Community College earned silver recognition in the small community college category, for its continuing education commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses and dependents. The Military Friendly School designation is the result...