Vicki Stone, who authored the book "Steps and Stones", shared her book with a group of 1st graders at Horton Elementary last week!  Mrs. Stone donated the book to the school for the students to be able to check out.  Thanks for sharing your love of ready with the students of Horton Elementary!

The students at the South Brown County Headstart program, run by NEK-CAP, got a special visitor this past week!  Josh White with Ag Partners brought his semi-truck to the school so they students could get an up close look at the tractor trailer.  

Look at the smiles on those faces!

Thanks to Josh for volunteering his time to visit the school and to all of the teachers of South Brown County for their work with our Kanzaland youth.

Congratulations to Morgan McCauley (5th Grade) and Aliza Tracy(7th Grade) for being selected to represent Doniphan West Schools in the Kansas Youth Art Month exhibition! Morgan was awarded second place in the elementary category and received a ribbon and a prize package! The Youth Art Month exhibition was on display at the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library through March 25th.  

Friday’s Sonic drink winner is Debbie Stroud!!! Thank you Debbie for all of your hard work leading our food services crew at HES! We love your smile and spirit and, of course, the food you serve!!!

Thank you to our local Sonic for sponsoring this award!

Congratulations to Tyler Nolte! Tyler is the Kansas State Champion Speller and will go on to compete at Nationals at the end of May. Tyler won with the word, gadzookery, and earned the trip to Nationals with the word, drumlin. Congratulations Tyler and Good Luck at Nationals!!

We love honoring our teachers and staff! This award goes to Kindergarten teacher Mrs Pyle. Thank you for working with the littles and helping them in their first year of all-day school! We appreciate you!!

Many thanks to our local Sonic who sponsored this award!!!

Several local residents were honored by the Kansas Head Start Association for their roles at NEK-CAP.  Local award winners include:

Sara Buss - Family Advocate of the Year
Stefanie Gardner - Head Start Teacher of the Year
Leslie Simmons - Family Leader of the Year
Stevie Durkins - Excellence in Community Service Award

Congratulations to all of the local winners and thank you for your service to our local communities!

The Seneca Chamber of Commerce/SDI met at the Bern Cafe on Tuesday 3/21 and recognized Ellie Haynie as their 2022 Volunteer of the Year recipient.  

Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, has named Claire Geiger (Robinson) and Derek Scheuerman (Severance) to the All-Kansas Academic Team for 2023.

Highland Community College (HCC) President Deborah Fox will join Geiger and Scheuerman in Junction City April 14, 2023. Kansas is one of 39 states participating in the All-State Academic Team program.

Claire Geiger earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Highland Community College in the Fall of 2022. Claire is the daughter of Jack and Deborah Geiger. Claire transferred to Kanas State University and is now studying agricultural communications and journalism with a secondary major in natural resources and environmental sciences. She was a member of Scottie Prints Club, a student tutor at HCC, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Derek Scheuerman is currently studying game design. He previously earned an Associate degree in Applied Science (AAS), certificates for CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA Network+. He is the son of Marty and Teresa Scheuerman. Derek plans to transfer to Wichita State University. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the HCC esports team.

Delaney New named 2023 NE District FFA Star Farmer!

Tonight she interviewed with a panel of judges to showcase her diversified livestock SAE. She has developed an outstanding program over the last four years. Later this spring she will interview against the other district winners for the honor of being named State Star Farmer.

Keep up the good work Delaney!

Congratulations to the Jeff County North ten new Quill & Scroll Honor Society members--Andy Baker, Keagan Baker, Jadyn Dougan, Jack Funk, Maggie Gaschen, Clara Johnson, Connor Keirns, Abby Laird, Kinzie O'Neill, and Allison Weishaar.

The Hiawatha Parks and Rec department gave a shout out to there Hiawatha City Crews for installing the new scoreboards at Bruning Park.  The new scoreboards in Hiawatha have been a project that HP&R has been working on for the past couple of years.

Horton High School recently inducted the 2023 National Honor Society members.  Congratulations to all of the new members and great job on all of your hard work!

Congratulations

to the Hiawatha Headliners for competing in the 3A division at the Platte County Showcase of Excellence Show Choir Competition! The group had a full day of watching 18 other schools compete as well as having a clinic with one of the judges so that they can improve their show.

Also, a big congratulations to Israel Ross for receiving Best Male Vocalist!

Let’s celebrate Sherri Williams Nelson! She is a paraprofessional in kindergarten, but you never know where you’ll find her. Today she helped out with lunch room duty. She also fills in for teachers as a substitute teacher. She is definitely an asset to HES! Thank you for all of your work with our kiddos!!!

Kalin and Kaylee of Centralia schools participated in the KidWind challenge in Manhattan. They were awarded the “Gearhead” award for having the coolest gear system! They were also the only team to score a perfect score on both the knowledge quiz and instant challenge. Congratulations!

Nemaha Central Thunder Forensics and coach Cathy Enneking have claimed ANOTHER Big 7 League Championship!

Individual League Champions:
Natalie Felder and Dylann Grauer, Duet
Olivia Ganstrom and Jayden Seitz, IDA
Kyndall Sextro, oration
Ryan Uphaus, extemp
Dylann Grauer, POI

Other medalists:
Presley Lutz and Lilly Schultejans, 2nd, duet
Kathryn Yunghans, 2nd, serious solo
Ryan Uphaus, 2nd, oration
Jayden Seitz, 2nd, POI
Olivia Ganstrom, 3rd, humorous solo
Kyndall Sextro and Samantha Holthaus, 3rd, IDA
Lilly Schultejans, 3rd, extemp
Natalie Felder, 4th, serious solo
Alayna Scism, 4th, oration
Samantha Holthaus, 5th, humorous solo
Lane and Maddy Mosteller, 5th, IDA
Maddy Mosteller, 5th, informative
Collin Jost, 5th, impromptu

The Holton 7th Grade Scholars Bowl Team recently compteted in the Big 7 League Tournament and left with a league championship title!  The team is coached by Mr. McBride.  

Congrats to the 7th Grade Wildcat Scholars Bowl Team!

(Pictured back row: Marceil Hasenkamp, STEP Board President; Max Walters, Tava Gibbs, Taige Koch and Dustin Walters, STEP Board Member. Pictured front row: Piper Koch, Kinley Koch, Wyatt Albrecht, Hunter Albrecht, Weston Gibbs, Chase Gibbs, Eli Walters, Halle Koch, Eva Gibbs. )

As the Centralia Ball Association begins planning for the upcoming season, the ball field will be in better condition thanks to a $1,000 grant award from the Glen J. Meyer Advisory Fund through the Nemaha County STEP Foundation. The grant award provided field maintenance equipment to rake and level out the field before every game.