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Miss Nebraska 2026 opens in North Platte with first night of competition
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Thursday was the opening night of the 2026 Miss Nebraska Competition at North Platte High School. Eighteen contestants competed for Miss Nebraska, and 11 contestants competed for Miss Nebraska Teen. Both groups participated in four categories, including on-stage questions, health and fitness, talent and evening...
North Platte Post
North Platte High's Cole Tomlinson Earns Statewide Positive Athlete Recognition
DENVER, CO (May 31, 2026) – For the first time in history, the Positive Athlete organization is recognizing local high school athletes from across Nebraska as high-character students who have been nominated and confirmed by their schools as the most representative of how Positive Athletes O.P.E.R.A.T.E.:. • Optimistic. •...
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Miss Nebraska Night One Preliminary Competition Live Shot
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North Platte High students recognized for better test scores
North Platte High School officials continue to work to improve the academic performance of students. Consider the ACT (American College Testing), which are given to high school juniors each year. At an academic pep rally on May 2, NPHS students were recognized for outstanding ACT performance and academic achievement. The...
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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North Platte Public School begins summer grab-and-go meals program
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools free summer grab-and-go meal program began Thursday, offering drive-thru pickup for children under 18. Last year, the program provided five days’ worth of meals. This year, it expanded to seven. “It’s a great feeling,” said Stephanie McConnell, NPPS food...
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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.
North Platte Bulletin
Seniors battle hard against Cheyenne, Creighton Prep
In their first outing of the season, the North Platte Great Plains Health Seniors held their own against two of the best teams they will see all season on Saturday. The Seniors lost 12-3 to Cheyenne, Wyo. and 5-3 to Omaha Creighton Prep but after a spring season in which the majority of the Seniors’ players went 4-22 for North Platte High, it was as good of a showing as one could expect.
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Gretna boys soccer scores eight on Lexington, claims Class B state title
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The high school soccer season in Nebraska came to an end Wednesday with the state championship games for the boys in Classes A and B were played. In the Class B title game, No. 1 Gretna beat No. 6 Lexington 8-2. It is the Dragons fourth state championship in program history and their first since 2022.
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Creative hiring keeps Nebraska classrooms staffed in small urban counties as teacher shortage continues
Six years ago, Kevin Mills approached the North Platte Public Schools superintendent with a problem: seven empty classrooms, no candidates. His pitch was unconventional. “We’re not going to be able to fill seven positions,” the district’s human resources director said. “Can I start to recruit internationally?”
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Nebraska High School Rodeo Makes Stops in Thedford and Stapleton
The Nebraska high school rodeo season continued this past weekend with performances in Thedford and Stapleton. Recapping some of the area highlights, Kelstyn Lindner of Broken Bow won the bull riding at Stapleton with a 73 score. Brynne McCully of Mullen turned in the fastest time at Stapleton in the breakaway roping with a winning time of 2.32 seconds. Cazen Coffman-Smith of Milburn won the saddle bronc riding at Stapleton with a 65 point ride. At Thedford, Kelstyn Lindner of Broken Bow was the bareback champion with a 69 point ride and Tate Johnston of Theford won the boys cutting with a score of 73.
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Area Athletes Compete at State Middle School Track Meet
A handful of student athletes made the trip to Gothenburg Saturday for the Nebraska Middle School State Track and Field Meet. The highlight for the northern panhandle came when eighth grader Grace Holmgren, running for Sioux County came home in fourth in the 1600 with a time of 5:39.02. The top place finish on the boys side was a pair of fifth place medals with eighth grader Braxton Spicer out of Hay Springs getting fifth in the 200 and eighth grader out of Chadron Middle School Gabriel Scoggan getting fifth in discus.
North Platte Post
🎙️NPPS Foundation Celebrates Student Achievement, Honors Educators and Supports Kids Club
Listen to the full interview on our Kubota Podcast. The North Platte Public Schools Foundation is continuing to support students, educators and families across the district through academic recognition programs, fundraising efforts and upcoming community events. Executive Director Terri Burchell said one recent highlight was the Academic Pep Rally, which...
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Hannah Brett of Vermont named NCTA Aggie of the Year
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture honored Hannah Brett of Middlesex, Vermont, with the Aggie of the Year award during commencement ceremonies on May 8 at the Curtis Memorial Community Center. Presented by NCTA Associate Dean Jennifer McConville, the award recognizes an outstanding graduating student who demonstrates leadership, service, academic...
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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture names Hannah Brett Aggie of the Year
Curtis, Neb — The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture recognized a graduating Veterinary Technology student from Vermont as its top honoree during commencement ceremonies May 8 at the Curtis Memorial Community Center. Hannah Brett of Middlesex, Vermont, received the Aggie of the Year award, presented by NCTA Associate Dean...
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North Platte Public Schools staff continue raising concerns at board meetings
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NPPS Staff, Administrators Criticize Board Culture During Public Comments
Several North Platte Public Schools staff members and administrators voiced concerns Monday night about the direction and culture of the district during public comments at the Board of Education meeting. North Platte High School Principal Cory Spotanski told board members he believes recent board discussions have shifted away from student-focused...
North Platte Bulletin
High school locked down but no danger found
North Platte High School was placed in a secure state at 11:58 a.m. Monday, following a threatening swatting phone call reporting a potential danger outside of the building. Law enforcement responded and worked alongside school officials while district safety protocols were followed, district spokesman Brandon Peterson said. The lock-down was...
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North Platte school board discusses elementary class sizes for upcoming year
A major part of the conversation centered around providing adequate support for special education students and ensuring schools have the proper staffing, resources and programs in place to meet a wide range of student needs.