NCEMS Parent/Teacher Organization held Accelerated Reader Parties at the bowling alley before Christmas.

Congratulations to the Winners of Our Light Up Seneca Christmas Lighting Contest in the following festive categories: Griswold Award: 545 176th Road Holly Jolly Award: 16 East Elk Street Reason for the Season Award: 707 Grace Street O' Tannenbaum Award: 1904 Branch Street Silver Bell Award: 510 Main Street Thank you to all the participants who filled Seneca with festive cheer!

KMZA 92.1 FM and Meals on Wheels Nemaha County would like to say "Thank You" to all of our volunteers who help with Senior meal delivery throughout the year. This is a compiled list of volunteers in the kitchen, dining halls, and delivery who serve across our county. AG Partners Alan and Sally Hartter Alice Zahner Arlinda Rokey Beth Hartter Betty and Gilbert Heiman Bob Hecht Cindy and Alan Meyer Cliff Stuben Dale Dorsch Dick Miller Eastridge Nursing Facility Fred Kohake Glenda Rokey Jeff Baumgartner Jill Lhamon Jim Reitz John and Conelia Aberle Julie Rottinghaus Karen Mosteller Karen Scott Marissa O'Roke Mary Jane Schmelzle Mike and Carmen Oom Phyllis Edelman Renae Keim Rick Lukert Steve Strahm Verona Strahm Wilma Korte

It was a special evening dedicating the weight room at Falls City Sacred Heart High School. Thank you to all of Nick Nolte family and the class of 1998 for attending. It was a night to remember!

Axtell Public School Be a Buddy, Not a Bully The winner of the Anti-Bullying poster contest is Miss Kayla's Eagle Family! Back row: Clayton Heinen Brandon Schmelzle Calliegh McClellan Ms. Kayla Wiebe Front row: Chase Kohake Calvin Shaughnessy Bailey Koch Not Pictured: Amelia Sunnenberg

 

 

Mrs. D had her hands full this week with Ninny Muggins the HES celebrity!

Nemaha Central Scholars Bowl had a strong performance at Holton... JV - 2nd Varsity - 4th Keep up the great work and GO THUNDER!!!

On Thursday, December 19, the Hiawatha High School JV and Varsity Scholar's Bowl teams traveled to Holton for an 8 team, seven round, round-robin tournament. In competition, the JV team finished with a 7-0 record, and the varsity squad finished 6-1, which earned each team a first place finish. Nolan Sump, head coach for the team, was impressed with the results. "the JV team has continued to shine this year with their strong knowledge of social studies, language arts and science questions. It's been exciting to see them prosper and build their self-confidence as a team and, individually, for each team member to buzz in." Regarding the varsity team, Sump was happy for their success. "We fielded a different team than what usually attends, and with the five team members, we were able to maintain the lead at the end to win the majority of the rounds. Among our strengths in social studies and science, having a team member who knows plenty about sports definitely helped us in competition at this meet." The team's next meet will be a varsity meet on January 13 at Maur Hill-Mount Academy. Team members for varsity match included: Gavin Noll, Dana Howard, Paige Mueller, Gabe Joslin, and Gus Smith For the JV Squad: Elijah Joslin, Henley Shoemaker, Max Smith, Kinley Noll, Chance Rudder, and Ashley Moraleda

Atchison County Community Junior Senior High School congratulates the 2024-25 King and Queen of Mats and their court, who were crowned prior to the home wrestling matches Thursday, December 19, 2024. Noah Medeiros was crowned King of Mats and Alais Ragaru was crowned Queen of Mats. Rounding out the royal court were candidates Benjamin Beene, Rose DePoy, Abrie Handke, and Tyson Hewitt.

December Eagle Pals! The Axtell Eagle pals spread Christmas cheer by making Christmas crafts for residents of our local care homes.

Please join us in congratulating our next recipient of our Red Hawk Hero Award at HES! The Red Hawk Hero goes to someone in our building who exemplifies the characteristics of a hero. Our next recipient is Barb Stueve, 2nd grade paraprofessional. Barb has made a seamless transition from the office staff to being a para and you can tell how much she loves what she is doing! From working with the kids to crosswalk duty, she is willing to take on any job that is asked of her and she does it with a positive attitude. She has even volunteered to help me with different parts of my job and she is not even my para. Along with her para role and previous office role, she has also provided us with some delicious meals throughout the years during parent/teacher conferences and other events. Barb is what I would consider a jack of all trades and HES is lucky to have her!

Hiawatha Elementary School thanks Thrivent and Mrs. Leah McPeak, for their generous donation. Students were able to enjoy donuts and drinks at Dunkin' Donuts!

Thank you who joined us at Seneca Twin Theatre Saturday morning! Thanks to your donations of a food or toiletry item to see the movie the "Grinch" There will be delivered an overflowing wagon full of donations to the Nemaha County Food Pantry for Christmas!!

Atchison County Community Junior Senior High School is pleased to announce the candidates for 2024-25 King and Queen of Mats. Queen candidates are Rose DePoy, daughter of Carolyn & Shane DePoy; Abrie Handke, daughter of Samantha Handke and Shaun Handke; and Alais Ragaru, daughter of Sophie & Didier Ragaru, and host parents Lindsey & Ben Hawk. King candidates are Benjamin Beene, grandson of Esther & John Willis; Tyson Hewitt, son of Renae & Brian Handke; and Noah Medeiros, son of Sarah Bland and Joshua Medeiros. The crowning ceremony will take place Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the ACCJSHS Gym, at 5:20 p.m., prior to the home wrestling duals with Bonner Springs and Silver Lake. L to R: Tyson Hewitt, Abrie Handke, Ben Beene, Alais Ragaru, Noah Medeiros, Rose Depoy

CoBank board member Duane Anderson made a contribution of $25,000 to an organization that will have a lasting, positive effect on rural communities. This contribution shows how important it is to prioritize the needs of rural communities to ensure lasting change. Nemaha County STEP Foundation board member, Leon Haverkamp, accepts the generous donation to the Knights of Columbus Fund.

12 days of winter fun is underway at HES!

Part of the proceeds from NCEMS's Hat & Shades Day will purchase a military banner honoring our former custodian, Mr. Steve Honeyman. The banner will be located on Seneca's Main Street. Please remember Mr. Honeyman and all others who served when you see it.

The Kansas 4-H Key Award is a program of distinction. Since 1952 this award has been presented to only the finest 4-H Members in recognition of outstanding achievement. It is reserved for approximately the top 1% of the total 4-H Membership in Kansas. The Frontier Farm Credit Associations of Kansas are pleased to partner with Kansas 4-H and the Kansas 4-H Foundation to honor you for your dedication and positive values. 2022 Winners are Addie Haverkamp, Pony Express; Chloey Strathman, Achievers; Bob Langill, Pony Express; Luke Renyer, Stateliners

HMS design and modeling students finished their unit on designing and constructing a therapeutic toy. Students listened to Dr. Kendra Oldridge introduce her career as an occupational therapist and how she utilizes toys to help with therapy goals. Kendra helped students understand movements such as pincer grasp so they were able to create a toy that meets specific goals. The students then chose a child profile and designed a toy especially for them and their goals. They did a great job!

The students and staff at USD 430 South Brown County Elementary School in Horton participated in a little friendly competition that benefited their local food pantry!  Students and staff brought in food that was then donated to the South Brown County Food Pantry in Horton.

The 4th grade class wound up bringing in the most food.  

Thank you for taking time to help your local community!