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North Platte Bulletin
Community college honor group announces fall trash-a-thon
Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community. The event is open to the public and volunteers are needed. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25.
gothenburgleader.com
GHS Claims Class C1 State Speech Championship
The Gothenburg High School speech team has been dominant the entire 2025-26 season, cleaning house and sweeping championships at every meet they have competed in. The season concluded on Friday, March 27, as the Swedes capped off a great year by claiming the Class C1 State Championship. The Swedes were...
centralnebraskatoday.com
Treyvan Berry of Lexington awarded $3,000 Dawson PPD scholarship for utility line
LEXINGTON — Dawson Public Power District has awarded Treyvan Berry a $3,000 Dawson PPD Utility Line Scholarship. Berry, of Lexington, is the son of Bo and Amanda Berry. He plans to attend Northeast Community College in the fall. “I was first introduced to this career by a great family...
North Platte Post
Dawson PPD Names Logan Feather First-Ever Future Business Leader Scholarship
Lexington, Neb. – Gothenburg High School senior Logan Feather has been named the inaugural recipient of the Dawson PPD Future Business Leader Scholarship. He intends to use his $2,000 award to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. He is the son of Erin Feather. New for 2026, the...
North Platte Bulletin
Maxwell honor roll, third quarter
The third quarter honor roll at Maxwell Public Schools:. 12th grade: Ellys Gosnell, Lauren Mead, Jordan Redden, Jahven Reyes. 11th: LaChelle Benitez; 10th Grade: Rochelle Bradley, Illa Gosnell, Kurri Gosnell, Aliah Venegas. 9th: Ai Garrels, Boston Jones, Shane Owen, Xavier Starr. 8th: Eden Fletcher, Talynn Hoover, Ryan Kuenning, Aubrey Morris,...
North Platte Post
Maxwell Public Schools Announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
12th Grade: Ellys Gosnell, Lauren Mead, Jordan Redden, Jahven Reyes. 11th Grade: LaChelle Benitez; 10th Grade: Rochelle Bradley, Illa Gosnell, Kurri Gosnell, Aliah Venegas. 9th Grade: Ai Garrels, Boston Jones, Shane Owen, Xavier Starr; 8th Grade: Eden Fletcher, Talynn Hoover, Ryan Kuenning, Aubrey Morris, Kassandra Owen, Adelyn Sundstrom. 7th Grade:...
centralnebraskatoday.com
Lexington Community Foundation announces 2026 Norall Scholarship recipients
LEXINGTON — The Norall Scholarship Trust was established in 1998 with a gift from Dr. Lee Norall and is administered by the Lexington Community Foundation. The Trust provides scholarships to students from Dawson County with priority given to those pursuing a career in health care. Graduates from Dawson County...
Sand Hills Express
Area students bring home hardware from state speech competition
KEARNEY, Neb.— The NSAA state speech championships were held this past Friday and Saturday in Kearney. Several competitors from the area brought home medals and trophies reflecting their strong efforts. Team champions, team runner-up: A: Lincoln East, Millard North. B: York, Skutt Catholic. C1: Gothenburg, Grand Island Central Catholic.
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Dan Jensen honored for decades of service to speech, education
North Platte Post
Inaugural Nebraska State Video Championships to be Held in North Platte; Public Invited to Historic Event
NORTH PLATTE, NE — March 31, 2026 — North Platte is set to make history by hosting the first-ever Nebraska High School State Video Championships presented by Hurrdat. This groundbreaking event will bring together the brightest young filmmakers from across the state for a full day of screenings, educational breakout sessions, and networking with industry professionals and college programs. Organizers intend for this inaugural showcase to become a highly anticipated annual tradition for Nebraska’s student creatives.
gothenburgleader.com
GHS Speakers Continue Sweep - Crowned District Champs
The Gothenburg High School speech team has had an incredible season, winning every meet they have competed in. On Wednesday, March 18, Gothenburg Public Schools hosted the C1-6 District Speech Meet, and once again the Swedes turned in a dominating performance. “We medaled in all 20 events, which is quite...
gothenburgleader.com
School Board Discusses Personnel And Property Purchase
This is the typical time of year when school districts are informed of staff changes for the next school year. Personnel issues was one of the main topics of discussion for the Gothenburg Board of Education at the March 16 regular meeting. Superintendent Dr. Allison Jonas presented resignations from five...
gothenburgleader.com
State Bound! Brady Speech Nabs District Championship
Brady presided over a raging success at the D1-6 District Speech competition last week in Big Springs on March 18, bringing home 19 total medals across their events to secure the team championship plaque. They competed against seven other teams, including Paxton, Sutherland, Hay Springs, South Platte, Medicine Valley, Garden County and Bayard, racking up a grand total of 255 overall points in the win. Paxton clocked a distant second with 160 points.
North Platte Bulletin
Douglas to become Hershey principal
Lyndsey Douglas will be the new 7–12 principal at Hershey schools in the upcoming 2026–27 school year. Douglas has a background in instructional leadership, curriculum development, and school improvement. She is currently the director of elementary teaching & learning at North Platte Public Schools, where she leads district-wide efforts in curriculum, assessment, and academic programming.
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NPPS Board interviews candidates for interim superintendent; negotiations underway
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools Board of Education interviewed candidates for the interim superintendent position on Tuesday, March 24, as part of the district’s ongoing leadership transition. The board thanked members of the district’s administrative team for taking part in the interview process and...
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Rapid City area students invited to apply for Rotary Leadership Camp
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - High school students interested in building leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Great Plains Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program. Local Rotary clubs will interview applicants and select students to attend the leadership camp, scheduled for July 13–15 at Maranatha Camp in Maxwell,...