Students got to step back in time and explore Nebraska history through some pretty incredible exhibits. They learned about World War II POWs in the Atlanta, Nebraska area and the local connection to Harold Warp, while also discovering what goes on behind the scenes to preserve history in a museum. 🪖🇺🇸
We also learned about museum curation and preservation, including how museums safely display and care for historical artifacts, artwork, animals, and taxidermy. Students got to see firsthand how history is protected so future generations can learn from it!
And there was SO much to see! Students explored exhibits featuring:
🏠 A replica sod house
🦷 Old dentist offices
📬 Historic post offices
🧸 Toy stores
⛓️ Old jails
🦌 Nebraska wildlife and taxidermy
Historical weapons
🚂 Trains
🚗 Vintage automobiles, including a Model T
…and countless other artifacts from Nebraska's past!
It was a great opportunity for students to connect what we learn in the classroom to real people, places, and objects from history. We had a fantastic day exploring, asking questions, and discovering just how much history is right here in our own community!
A huge thank-you to the Prairie Museum for welcoming our 7th graders and helping make history come alive! 👏
Whippet Week 🟣🐾
Calendar for the Week of Sept 28 - Oct 3
Monday, Sept 28
Girls Golf @ Cozad Invite | 9:00AM
Cross Country @ UNK Invite | 12:30PM
Reserve Volleyball @ Kenesaw | 4/5:00PM
Softball Triangular @ Home | 5:45PM
JV Football vs Gothenburg @ Home | 6:00PM
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Tuesday, Sept 29
Girls Golf SWC @ Cozad | 10:00AM
Softball Triangular @ Holdrege | 4:00PM
Volleyball vs Kearney Catholic @ Home | 5/6/7:00
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Thursday, Oct 1
Cross Country @ Gothenburg Invite | 4:00PM
Softball vs North Platte @ Holdrege | 5/7:00PM
Volleyball Triangular @ Sandy Creek | 5:00PM
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Friday, Oct 2
Football @ Broken Bow | 7:00 PM
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Saturday, Oct 3
Harvest of Harmony Parade
Parents/Guardians,
The Nebraska Department of Education sent out an email alerting parents about reports of a phone scam that has recently affected several Nebraska school districts. Although this type of scam has occurred periodically in the past, recent incidents remind us to stay vigilant and consider sharing this information with your family.
In these scams, a parent receives a call from an unknown number. The caller falsely claims to be a school employee—often a counselor or another staff member—and says that your child is in trouble or involved in an emergency. They may then try to direct you to meet at a specific location to pick up your child and might tell you not to hang up or discuss the call with anyone else.
Please remember, these calls are fraudulent and should not be trusted.
We recommend that you:
- If you receive a call claiming your child is in trouble, hang up and call the school directly using the official phone number listed in the directory.
- Know that school staff will never ask you to meet at secret, undisclosed, or off-campus locations to pick up your child.
- Understand that school personnel will not instruct you to keep a situation confidential or prevent you from contacting others.
- Be cautious of calls from unknown numbers that create a sense of urgency or pressure you to act immediately.
While these scams are not new, they continue to appear in different communities. Being aware and cautious is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family.
If you receive suspicious calls, please report them to local law enforcement and inform your child's school so authorities can track patterns and share information.
Sophia Birkestrand, Jonthan Althouse, Gabrielle Lee, Cael Smith, Naviannah Lennemann, Frank Kovacs, Samantha Miller, Sage Saunders, Chloe Osborn, Caleb Schwenka, Myka Petersen, and Parker Hatch.
