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"We reached our goal for the maximum scholarship money - $5,000 - from the Red Cross," reported Summerland FBLA advisor Patty Sukup. Six FBLA seniors hosted blood drives outside of the school and will receive scholarship money according to signing up donors, working the drive, and the number of drives they worked. Seniors who will receive scholarships include Jenna Funk, Emma King, Clair Krysl, Karley Dawkins, Ethan Kester, and Shaylie Kester. At the March 24 blood drive held at the school, 64...
Summerland FFA students competed in multiple events at the 98th Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln. "All of the kids who attended competed hard an represented our chapter well," said Jacob Goldfuss, chapter advisor. The ag sales team - Asher Whiting, Clair Krysl, Bennet Flenniken and Charlee Wagner - finished as state runners-up. Individually, Whiting and Krysl received blue ribbons; Flenniken and Wagner earned red ribbons. Flenniken also competed in the proficiency review in residential...
Hundreds of FFA members and advisors from all over Nebraska gathered in Lincoln last week for the 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention. During the event, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation recognized two advisors whose work stands out in their schools and communities with its annual FFA Advisor of the Year award. This year's honors went to Jacob Goldfuss of Summerland Public Schools and Jessica Evans of Osmond Community Schools. They were recognized during Thursday's ceremony, each receiving a...
Summerland Public School will not be in session, Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6. Classes will resume at the regular time, Tuesday, April 7. Three events are slated for that day, including high school track and field at Battle Creek, high school golf at Evergreen Hills Golf Course, and junior high track and field at Plainview....
The Nebraska School Activities Association announced the recipients of the Winter 2025-2026 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association Academic All-State Awards. Since 2006 this NSAA Awards Program has recognized students who meet the criteria for nomination by their school in the season of their activity. Each year the NSAA and the NCPA recognize students during fall, winter, and spring seasons who are nominated by their schools for their individual academic excellence, leadership, and...
Three teachers submitted resignation intentions at the March 16 board of education meeting. The board accepted resignations from Kristen Napier, junior high special education; Abby Bauer, sixth grade; and Jody Fox, high school special education. Contracts were approved for three positions. Cecily Thiele will receive a student teacher contract, valid from Aug. 7 through December. Board member Scott Thiele abstained from voting. The five remaining board members approved the contract. Michael...
The 2026 ESU 8 K-12 Art Show will be held at the Antelope County Youth Enrichment Building in Neligh. Please park in Riverside Park. Accessible parking is available through the fairgrounds entrance. K-12 student artwork will be displayed from Antelope, Boyd, Holt, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, and Wheeler counties, all served by ESU 8. The show will be open to the public for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day starting Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12. The show will represent...
Summerland's high school quiz bowl team earned the runner-up spot at the GNAC Quiz Bowl, held March 18 in Neligh. In the preliminary rounds, Summerland defeated Elkhorn Valley, Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and Lutheran High Northeast, accumulating 155 points to advance to the final four. In the first round, the Bobcats defeated Plainview, and lost to Neligh-Oakdale in the championship. Team members include Maverick Bradley, Jack Heim, Alan Arroyo, Alec Kester, Parker McKillip, Beau Ahlers, Shane...
Summerland's FFA chapter competed in District Career Development Events, at NECC, on Feb. 24. Two teams were crowned district champions, and four of the six competing teams will advance to competition at the state convention. Bennet Flenniken, Asher Whiting, Clair Krysl, and Charlee Wagner competed in ag sales and were named district champs. They advance to Lincoln. Krysl finished second individually and received a purple; Flenniken ended third individually and received a purple. Wagner also...
Students at Summerland Public School spent last week doing a little detective work while celebrating reading. During Read Across America Week, several mystery guests appeared on screen as "The Masked Reader," disguising their voices and identities while reading a book to elementary students. Each segment was recorded and shown in classrooms throughout the week and also shared on the school's social media page so families could view from home and discuss who's behind the mask. But the real fun...
The Summerland Public School Board of Education will meet Monday, March 16, with several operational and planning items scheduled for discussion.The regular meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the school. The board will recognize student and staff achievements during the Celebration of Excellence portion of the meeting. Media specialist Tricia Whiting is scheduled to give a presentation. Several discussion and action items are listed for board consideration. Members will review a proposed design...
As communities across the state continue to face health care provider shortages, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is investing in students committed to changing that reality. More than 60 high school seniors have been selected to join the Kearney Health Opportunities Program this fall, beginning their academic journeys at UNK with the goal of serving rural Nebraska as future health care professionals. Leah Wiese of O'Neill, a Summerland Public School senior, has been selected. Representing...
Ewing graduates are invited to the All-Alumni Barbecue, on May 23, at St. Dominic's Hall. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. A barbecue supper will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be available for $15 at The Ewing Bank....
Rep. Adrian Smith invites high school students across Nebraska's Third District to submit their artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 27. “Students across Nebraska’s Third District never fail to amaze me with their impressive talent and imagination, and I look forward to seeing this year’s entries,” said Smith. Official rules, guidelines, and submission forms are available on Smith's website: https://adriansmith.house.gov/services/art-competition. First-place artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, al...
Northeast Community College had more than 5,000 students take some type of life support class and earn certifications during the 2024-25 academic year. Northeast offers classes in everything from lay level (everyday person) to advanced cardiac life support (paramedics and hospital emergency room personnel). The courses are delivered from two organizations, American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Heather Claussen, director of Allied Health Programs at Northeast, oversees dozens of...
Summerland junior high quiz bowl team members Emorie Bearinger Callum Whiting, Isabella Hobbs, Raeley Meyer, Breeya Bergman and Mason McKillip prepare for a match against Christ Lutheran at the ESU 8 Quiz Bowl. The competition was held Feb. 24 in Neligh. The Bobcats finished 0-2-1 in the preliminary rounds, falling to Christ Lutheran and O'Neill. The team tied with Osmond....
During the Feb. 18 Summerland Board of Education meeting, third-grade instructor Karley Jackson submitted her resignation effective at the end of the current school year. Jackson started her teaching career at Orchard in 2014 and has always taught third grade. In her resignation letter, Jackson thanked administrators and fellow staff members for their guidance and support. She has accepted a position at Laurel-Concord-Coleridge. Board member Chelsi McLain made the motion to accept Jackson's...
The Bobcat high school quiz bowl team finished second at the ESU 8 Quiz Bowl, held Feb. 25 in Neligh. Team members include Alan Arroyo, Maverick Bradley, Jack Heim, Alec Kester Alvie Bearinger Beau Ahlers, Parker McKillip and Shane Kindred. In the preliminary rounds, Summerland defeated Elkhorn Valley, Chambers and Norfolk. They faced O'Neill in the championship match, and fell to the Eagles, 75-40. Andrew Steskal coaches the team....
If the shelves in the Summerland school library seem a little emptier this year, there's a good reason. Circulation numbers are already soaring past last year's total ... and it's only February. According to media specialist Tricia Whiting, students checked out 9,261 items during the entire last school year. As of Feb. 12, they've already surpassed that mark with 9,714 circulations. "We are way up!" That surge reflects something Whiting sees every day: a building full of readers who are eager...
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors for the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute. NAYI is one of Nebraska's largest agricultural youth outreach events. This five-day program brings students together, offering networking, opportunities with ag leaders, and a chance to learn more about the industry, discover careers and make new friends NDA helps sponsor and coordinate NAYI every year. This year's theme is "Passion Meets Purpose."...
South Dakota State University has recognized more than 4,100 students for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at SDSU by being named to the dean's list. To earn dean's list distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Overall, 4,147 students from 40 states and 31 foreign nations are on the list. Carter Bergman of Orchard is included on the dean's...
Students at Summerland Public Schools are making a meaningful difference through their Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter service project, The Essentials Program. Created and led by Braelyn Bergman and Jenna Funk, the program was developed to support students who may not have access to basic hygiene and personal care items. Through FCCLA, Funk and Bergman wanted to identify a need within their school community and take action. After recognizing that some students face...
Three Summerland music students will represent the program in March at Class C All State Music in Kearney. Jack Heim will perform in wind ensemble, third chair. Jennie Mejia will play in the symphonic band and fill the second chair. Ella Crosley will play in the junior high band, seventh chair....
On a 4-2 vote, Summerland's board of education approved a full-time Multi-Tiers System of Supports coordinator for the junior-senior high during its Feb. 11 meeting. Board members Chelsi McLain and Scott Thiele voted against the recommendation. MTSS is a comprehensive framework that offers targeted academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions for students. The process creates small-group and individualized support that focuses on prevention. In some instances, intervention through th...
Members of the Summerland SkillsUSA attend the middle school conference, Feb. 11, in Grand Island. Competitors included Kalix Bruhn, Caden Schueth, Carson McLain, Austin Cepel, Ali SonnenfeltWyatt Bolling, Callum Whiting, Max Shrader, Corbin Schueth, and Brynlee Ahlstedt. Advisors are Michael Odell and Andrew Steskal. Six students received medals, including Corbin Schueth, first, Mouse-Traptor Pull; Caden Schueth and Cepel, first, drone technology; and Bolling, Whiting and Bruhn, third, team...
