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As I approach the final eight weeks of my tenure as your ESU 13 Administrator, I find myself reflecting upon all that I have learned, and all that has transpired over the course of the last two years. The following, in no particular order, are my “Top 10 Takeaways.” 1. When we are able to come to consensus and work cooperatively within the Panhandle, the educational system is stronger. 2. Through consorting of grant funds, contracting for portions of a needed position, cooperative purchasing, and providing core services, ESUs save Nebraska sch...
Grace Timm, Caitlyn Cabela and Jordan Bocock, all students at Creek Valley High School, have been selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary Cornhusker Girls State. The three students were selected based on selection criteria through Auxiliary Unit 17 and Creek Valley High School. They will study local, county and state government processes in this nonpartisan political learning experience. Every spring, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program provides approximately 25,000 young women with a hands-on educational opportunity...
The Sidney High School Auto Club is hosting a car show 9 a.m. May 8 at at the North Side Park. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle. The Well Church will provide lunch while supplies last. Boy Scouts will be on site selling popcorn. The event will also include lawnmower drag races. The car show is offering raffle tickets for a chance to win a 1969 Jeep Commander; $5 each or $20 for five....
A little more than a year ago, we were introduced to the concern of the coronavirus. It was also a little more than a year ago that Western Nebraska Community College and ESU13 announced a collaborative effort, a goal toward building a new complex for ESU13. WNCC’s role was to provide a location for the new complex. In exchange, both the college and educational service unit benefitted. The benefit to ESU13 and WNCC is complimentary services and staff. During the transitional period, ESU13 s...
SCOTTSBLUFF — Two Western Nebraska Community College students were recently honored at Phi Theta Kappa’s (PTK) national “Catalyst” convention. Sophomores Olivia Schaub, of Gering, and Adam Ouderkirk of Bayard, were named as Nebraska’s 2021 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, and New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, respectively. The scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments, leadership, activities, and how they extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom. Only one scholar is selected from each state for each a...
The Leyton School District board of education met Monday, April 12, at the high school. The board tabled action on its complaint policy until the May meeting. The board also further discussed the posting of meeting notices. The issue was legal posting, and how to do all possible to ensure the community knows when a meeting is held and what is on the agenda. The board agreed to change the wording of the policy requiring posting of meeting notices. The meeting notices will also be posted at the...
The Cheyenne County Lawyers’ Association will be awarding one scholarship to a deserving Cheyenne County area student in the amount of $1,500. Applicants interested in applying for this scholarship should present resumes and a 100 word (maximum) summary of their post-high school plans to the Association and answer (250 word maximum) one of the following questions: “What is something that you have done in the past year that has made a difference?” or “Why should you be awarded this scholarship?” no later than April 26, 2021. All intereste...
The entire Potter-Dix High School speech team qualified for State Speech in at least one event. Results: Team placed 6th out of 22 schools. Zach Rotert D1 State Champion in Humorous Prose Gunnar Oleson 4th place in Duet Acting and 5th place in Humorous Prose Luke Kasten 4th place (partner with Gunnar Oleson) in Duet Acting...
April has a special significance at Sidney High School. The theme is “86 The Stigma.” Activities are scheduled throughout the month. A meditation session was scheduled Tuesday during the advisory period, Today, April 7, there will be a “QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)” session. This 60 to 90 minute training session teaches youth ages 14 to 18 the three steps that can help prevent a suicide. On April 12, a 60-minute training called “Talk Saves Lives” will be held at 6 p.m. The session will help understand suicide and ways to help a person in cri...
On January 28, Cheyenne County's spellers met at West Elementary School in Sidney to determine who was the best of the local field. The contest was unique this year with contestants limited to a classroom and wearing masks, part of the COVID-19 health directives. Judges were at the front of the room with plexi-glas shields between themselves and individual contestants. The January contest came down to three finalists — Aastha Chaudhari and Aadhav Krishna came in first and second places r...
KEARNEY – Seven high school students have been named winners in a University of Nebraska at Kearney writing contest with the theme “Nebraska in the Year 2020.” The Nebraska Emerging Writer Contest included submissions from students across the state in three categories: essay, poetry and short story. It was sponsored and organized by UNK’s Phi Eta Sigma chapter. Cash prizes totaling $500 were given to the winners. Briannah Stromer, a junior at Hastings High School, won first place in the poetry...
3th Grade Straight A Miranda Ahrendt, Daniella Angelida Albus, Joshawa Brady Ballance, Damien Anthony Beatson, Reagan Jo Biesecker, Rebekah Grace Carlson, Don James Cushing, Trey Daniel Douglas, Rhett Gerrit Dykstra, Adarsha Ganesan, Blaze Anthony Ginther, Cole John Glanz, Phyre Renee Gonzales, Alyssiah Emily Green, Samuel Leighton Hashman, Isavell Naomi Hernandez, Morgan Marie Jaggers, Aiden Matthew Jenkins, Tiffany Rose Jenks, Abbie Rae Johnson, Peyton Mae Lewis, Jersie Hope Misegadis, Emma Sheree Mortensen, Ashlee Kathleen Ringleman,...
At its meeting Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Educational Service Unit #13 (ESU 13) Board of Education appointed Laura Barrett, Ed.D. as Interim Administrator for the period of July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022. Dr. Barrett currently serves as the Director of Special Projects for ESU 13. Dr. Barrett brings a total of 17 years experiences working with and in Nebraska schools, with 16 of those years spent serving ESUs in Nebraska. Her prior experience with ESU 9 in Hastings and ESU 13 in Scottsbluff...
3th Grade A Average Hunter D. Ahrendt, Marissa Mae Borchard, Gurman Kaur Cheema, Shawna Kay Deaver, Kaylee Renae Eddy, Taygan Bradley Gray, Kimberly Angelina Gutierrez, Antonia Gayle Hiett, Kelsey Dawn Hoffman, Chase Allan Jenkins, Garrett Dafydd Jones, Alexia Jade Miller, Delanie Ann Namuth, Brady Alan Robb, Trever Michael Tarrell, Aleigha Marie Wachtel and Elizabeth Coral Weimer. 11th Grade A Average Christian Michael Andrews, Samantha richelle Bruns, Alecca Lea Campbell, Gunnar James Dorcey, Rachael Marie Gallaway, Kyra Catherine Johnson,...
There's a cliché meant as motivation and good planning that also applies for major projects: “There's no time like the present!” Likewise, contractors and building project managers will say the cost “will never be any cheaper than it is today.” That is what concerns the Leyton Schools community. In the February 8 school board meeting, the board discussed why bids were coming in significantly higher than a year earlier. Board members discussed options including renovating the science room in...
The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 Board of Education accepted three resignations and approved five teaching contracts Monday. The board met Monday, March 8, at the Sidney High School auditorium. Tomi Rodak, Shannon Wilde and Zach Banzhaf each submitted resignations. Rodak, who teaches at West Elementary School, has accepted a position in the Bridgeport Public Schools. “After much reflection and consideration, I have accepted a position with Bridgeport Public Schools beginning with the 2...
Charlotte & Emerson and San & Louie’s Pizza donated proceeds related to the recent Cheyenne County Basketball Tournament held at the Cheyenne County Community Center. A donation of $250 was made to the Sidney High School. Pictured top from left are: Taryn Gusman, Brityn Gusman, Sara Kiser, Sidney High School Activities Director and Assistant Principal Paul Newland and CCCC Director Mike Namuth; below from left: Mellissa and Stan Norgard, Paul Newland and Mike Namuth....
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 3 2020-2021 Dakota Ahrendt, Carli Black, Benjamin Borchard, Zoey Christensen, JaShawn Davenport, Jordan Denovellis, Ryan Dillehay, Kirstin Dougherty, Rachel Ernst, Reid Fiscus, Kiera Fornander, Faith Frye, Dakota Hawkins, Deanna Horst, Cooper Jobman, Kourtney Keller, Jay Koozer, Aadhav Krishna, Maria Mendez-Guzman, Teah Meyer, Kalynn Moore, Kealyn Mortensen, Kanon Palmer, Katie Raffelson, Jayda Rister, Maleah Ruff and Kayla Westby. 8th Grade A Average Honor Roll Quarter 3 2020-2021 Joel Alonso, Quinn Arel...
This week the students at Sidney High have been dressing up to show their appreciation for our students and teachers involved in FFA. The students involved in this organization go to competitions. The competitions include Leadership Development Events (LDE) and Career Development Events (DDE). FFA once stood for Future Farmers of America. They have changed the name recently to simply stand for National FFA. FFA promotes leadership and aims to help the community. Is has proven to not just be...
The Cheyenne County School District No.1 Board of Education announced the second Staff member of the Month in its Feb. 8 meeting. The meeting was held as a modified Zoom conference with board member Brenda Smith participating via computer. Anne Belieu is being recognized for her amazing service to students in the second grade. She has been at great leader for the staff and students at South Elementary, according to her nomination letter. She also meets the needs of every student, year after...
The Monthly Performance Award acknowledges other criteria as well as achievement. These criteria are: 1. Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude toward learning. 2. Exceptional work effort toward a particular class project. 3. Outstanding contribution to the class. 4. Leadership exhibited in the class/school. 5. Citizenship emphasized and modeled. 6. Service to school. 7th grade. Evan Hrbek — Evan Hrbek is the seventh grade student of the month for January. Evan demonstrates a strong d...
LINCOLN — Nearly 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Listed below are the minimum requirements for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Students can be on the Deans’ List for more than one college. more th...
Humans are being dissected at Sidney High School — virtually that is. Last fall the high school added a virtual dissection table, called an Anatomage, to it’s science programs. The Sidney Community Advised-Donor Fund provided a $70,000 grant to purchase the table. “We use it for teaching body structures,” said Seth Schuessler, science teacher. “It’s used for FFA and animal sciences. Basically, it’s a big computer and can do anything.” The Anatomage is the size of a good-sized table, about fi...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 2 2020-2021 Dakota Ahrendt, Benjamin Borchard, Zoey Christensen, JaShawn Davenport, Jordan Denovellis, Ryan Dillehay, Rachel Ernst, Reid Fiscus, Dakota Hawkins, Deanna Horst, Katarina Jallen, Cooper Jobman, Kourtney Keller, Jay Koozer, Aadhav Krishna, Maria Mendez-Guzman, Teah Meyer, Kalynn Moore, Kealyn Mortensen, Ileana Neufeld-Ponce, Kanon Palmer, Jayda Rister, Robert Stevens, Samara Warnick, Dru Weimer, Kayla Westby. 8th Grade A Average Honor Roll Quarter 2 2020-2021 Quinn Arellano, Emma Bertrand,...
Dagen Lee, center, spells a word in deciding for second and third place during the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee Thursday, January 28 at West Elementary School. First place is Aastha Chaudhari (right) and second is Aadhav Krishna (left). Chaudhari will represent the county in the State Spelling Bee to be held at a later date....
