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Sandhills Public Schools Has Surplused the Paper Shed

Sandhills Public Schools has surplussed the paper shed.  This is a 12x16 ft building.  We will be taking closed bids for the building and opening them at our regular March meeting, March 11th 7:00 p.m. If interested, . . .

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D9 All District Football

2022 D-9 All District Football 1 st Team Offense QB: Kyle Cox (SO., Sandhills/Thedford) RB: Eli Paxton (SR., Mullen) RB: Connor Cooksley (SR., Sandhills/Thedford) OL: Zeb Wilde (JR., Sandhills/Thedford) OL: Sid Miller (SR., . . .

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2020-2021 Yearbooks Are Here!

2020-2021 Yearbooks are here! They are $25. Get yours today! If you have already purchased one or purchased a full page ad for this yearbook, please pick it up from Mrs. Miller.

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Back to School Vaccinations

Sandhills Parents and Patrons: The Loup Basin Public Health Department is coming to the High School in Dunning on June 8th from 1:00 to 5:00p.m. for a Back-to-School vaccination clinic. Use the QR Code on the attached flyer to set up an . . .

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Back to School Vaccinations Available

Sandhills Parents and Patrons: The Loup Basin Public Health Department is coming to the High School in Dunning on June 8th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a Back-to-School vaccination clinic. Use the QR Code on the attached flyer to set up an . . .

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Info from the Desk of the Superintendent

Sandhills Parents: As your child begins to have a digital presence it is important to talk to them about digital citizenship and to be aware of how and how much they are connecting. Below is information from the States Attorney General, . . .

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2020-2021 School Physical Information

For NSAA athletic participation students are required to have a current physical and to fill out a parent consent form each year. The NSAA forms are attached to this message. You can also use the physical form from your health provider. . . .

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GRADUATION 2021--CONGRATS SENIORS!

Nine seniors graduated on Saturday, May 8. The Valedictorian of the class was Matthew Dailey, son of LeMoyne and Rhonda Dailey and Salutatorian was Madison Marten, daughter of Adam and Lisa Marten. Mrs. Zeta Greene, the science teacher at the . . .

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Sandhills says Goodbye to Four Teachers

Four retiring teachers were recognized on Thursday, May 6 at the Awards and Fine Arts Night. Mr. JD Furrow recognized the four teachers for their years of service to Sandhills Public Schools.. Pam Scheer -- 2016-2021 -- 5 . . .

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School Cafeteria Employment Opportunity

Cafeteria Job Posting and Application (1).pdf

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FBLA HAS GOOD SHOWING AT 2021 STATE CONFERENCE

2md Place Market Share Award Ribbon Recogntion: Sweepstakes, Feed Nebraska, FBLA Foundation, Connect 2 Business, iGive, March of Dimes Who's Who -- Courtney Swisher All State Quality Member Award: Lindsay Cody, Miriam Ganoung, . . .

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SANDHILLS ART STUDENTS SHINE AT MULLEN ART SHOW

Mullen Art Show Results April 13, 2021   Becca Smith, Miriam Ganoung, Jakub Harris, Reece Zutavern, and Mrs. Simonson attended the Mullen Art Show on Tuesday, April 13. The show was held in the Lariet Gym and a total of . . .

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QUIZ BOWL TEAM CHAMPIONS

The 2020-21 Sandhills High School Quiz Bowl Team took FIRST place at the Stapleton meet on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 They won both rounds in pool play against Mullen and Paxton.      Next, they went . . .

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QUIZ BOWL TEAM CHAMPIONS

The 2020-21 Sandhills High School Quiz Bowl Team took FIRST place at the Stapleton meet on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. They won both rounds in pool play against Mullen and Paxton.      Next, they went . . .

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Sandhills Jr Hi Qualifies Two for State Science Fair

HayLyn Glidden and Shelby Schukei punched thier ticket to the State Science Fair in Lincoln the first week of April. HayLyn's project centered on Botany and Shelby's project is in Behaviorial Science.

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Prom 2021

Broken Bow Floral will be at the high school on Thursday, March 4 to take flower orders. Hirshfeld's will be at the high school on Tuesday, March 9 for tux fittings. Prom Informational Letter.pdf

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BEEF IN SCHOOL NEEDED

At Sandhills Public Schools we have had the great fortune of participating in the Beef In Schools Program. There have been a number of families that have generously donated beef to our school or money to pay for the processing. This gives . . .

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Miriam Ganoung's Photo Selected For Display in Offices of Ben Sasse

Congratulations to Miram Ganoung   for having a photograph chosen by Senator Ben Sasse for display in his offices across Nebraska. Miriam entered a landscape photo that was required to show "the good life of . . .

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County Spelling Bee Results

Results from the Blaine County Spelling Bee -- Congrats to all the spellers! 2nd Grade: 1st Place - Charlie Smith; 2nd Place - Rafe Larsen; 3rd Place - Hazen Clark 3rd Grade: 1st Place - Holt Jensen; 2nd Place - Harper . . .

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VB Triangular at O'Neil St.Mary's, Thursday, October 8 at 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 8 is a newly scheduled game -- a triangular at O'Neil St.Mary's. Sandhills-Thedford will play the first two games beginning at 5:00 pm. North Central is the other team.

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Sandhills Parents, Please read the attached memo dealing with the summer food program.

   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1drOg9MCy2HMpf9Vt2nu81mqUHAAbekQY/view?usp=sharing Summer Food Program Memo.pdf

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6th Graders Are Selling Watkins

The Sandhills 6th grade class is selling Watkins to help raise money for their 6th grade field trip that they will take in the spring. Due to Covid they aren’t allowed to go door to door to sell. If you would like anything please . . .

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GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING THE MORRILL FOOTBALL GAME ON SEPT. 4

Morrill High School Event Plan Covid 2020-2021.pdf Temperature Screening Procedures.pdf

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GUIDELINES FOR ATTENDING THE MORRILL FOOTBALL GAME ON SEPT. 4

Morrill High School Event Plan Covid 2020-2021.pdf Temperature Screening Procedures.pdf

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Student Health Insurance

Any family that is interested in signing up for Student Assurance Insurance can sign up at the following link.  This insurance is a supplement with options that can cover student accidents/injuries during school and/or activities. If . . .

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Zeta Greene 2020 Shell Science Lab Challenge District Winner

Zeta Greene’s high school science department’s mission statement is: “Life is a Journey. Education is the roadmap and compass.” Science inquiry serves this mission by using research-based instructional . . .

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WEEK AT A GLANCE/COFFEE WITH THE FRESHMEN PODCAST

**FINAL WEEKLY ACTIVITIES EMAIL OF THE YEAR**  (Note:  Two weeks included)   MONDAY (5/17) —  District Golf at HiLine Country Club. Practice:  THS. TUESDAY (5/18) — State Track . . .

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2020 SANDHILLS GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD SATURDAY, JUNE 13 AT 2:00 PM

The Sandhills Graduation was held on Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 pm   Our virtual graduation ceremony honoring the class of 2020 is scheduled to go out at Midnight tonight. Please log on, at your convenience, and celebrate . . .

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2020-2021 Class Officers

SENIORS President: Emily Martindale Vice President: Matthew Dailey Secretary: Reed McFadden Treasurer: Brayton Branic   JUNIORS President: Courtney Swisher Vice . . .

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Special Recognition from the Red Cross! Thanks to everyone who donated or tried to donate at the Bloodmobile! It was very much appreciated!

August Bloodmobile Very Successful Total Units: 37 -- 4 over goal! Thanks to everyone who donate or tried to donate! First Time Donors: Lindsay Cody and Courtney Swisher Special thanks to Alice Springer and . . .

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Elementary Music Students Version of the Book OLD BLACK FLY.

This is the students' version of the book  Old Black Fly .   K-2nd Grades:   https://youtu.be/MPV_ -60Fig0 4th-6th Grades:   https://youtu.be/ cjbYUhQcjm0

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Online Contact Schedule

Online Contact Schedule.xlsx

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Important Message to Parents of Sandhills Students

School Update March 30, 2020.pdf                                                           . . .

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BEEF IN SCHOOL NEEDED

BEEF IN THE SCHOOLS   Sandhills Schools have been the fortunate benefactor of the Beef in Schools Program.  We accept beef donations from local producers which allows us to serve our students the . . .

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RADON AWARENESS & TESTING KITS AVAILABLE

Sandhills High Schoo_20200103_153814.pdf

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SHS Students Shine

Congratulations!   Girls and Boys State Representatives Named Madison Glidden, daughter of Tiffany and Levi Glidden; Madison Marten, daughter of Lisa and Adam Marten; and Emily Martindale, daughter of . . .

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Sandhills Public Schools Mobile Device Responsibilities and Rules

Sandhills Public Schools Mobile Device Responsibilities and Rules (1).pdf

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Local Students Perform Well At 56th Annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp

High school students from Anselmo-Merna, Ansley, Sandhills, and Thedford place high at the Nebraska Youth Range Camp held in Curtis, NE at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture recently. Logan Hafer from Sandhills placed . . .

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MPCC Volleyball and Basketball Camps

MPCC Volleyball and Basketball Camps

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MPCC Volleyball and Basketball Camps

MPCC Volleyball and Basketball Camps

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7TH GRADE MATH STUDENTS CHART WEATHER

7th grade math class project (1).pdf

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Quiz Bowl Team Places at ESU 10 Regional Meet

Congrats to the Sandhills Quiz Bowl Team!  4 th Place at the UNK Regional Quiz Bowl       Back Row L-R: Logan Hafer, Matthew Daley, Reed McFadden, Brent Downing, Bryan . . .

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MNAC Art Results

MNAC Art Show 2019 Congratulations to the Junior and Senior High Art on a Great Showing! Senior HIgh was 4th in Overall Artistry Junior High was 2nd in Overall Artistry   Pencil Honorable Mention - . . .

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School Receives $500 from Nebraska Western Bank

  Michelle Milleson and Reed Larsen presented the Sandhills School Board with a $500 check for the school on behalf of Western Nebraska Bank for the school debit card program. We sincerely appreciate our local bank for their . . .

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Bloodmobile Exceeds Goal Monday, January 14

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! to everyone who donated or tried to donate blood, donated baked goods, to the Cattlemen for the yummy brisket, and to Alice Springer! You all rock! We exceeded the goal (38) set by the Red Cross by 5 Units! . . .

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5-6 Graders Win Premature Baby Awareness Class Competition

Tyson HIckman won the privilege of Pie-ing Mr. Marten on Tuesday afternoon.  The 5-6 graders won the class competition during Premature Baby Awareness Month that the FBLA sponsored. The 5-6 graders contributed nearly $50. Way to . . .

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Cole Larsen, SHS Graduate Speaks to Current Students

  Thank you, Cole Larsen, for speaking to the Sandhills 7-12 Graders on Structural Engineering, fields of engineering, and opportunities related to engineering that can be brought back to the community. We appreciate you sharing . . .

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On Line Lunch Payments

  PARENTS: Pay your student lunch bill online. Sandhills is now using e-funds for school for the convenience of paying lunch bills online.  E-funds and Powerschool are integrated for online bill pay.  We are also . . .

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Emily Martindale Receives Poetry Recognition

Congratulations are in order for Emily Martindale whose poem titled “Branding The Sandhills” was chosen by the Nebraska Writing Project's Poetry of Place contest as a winning poem. Only 9-12 poems are chosen across the state . . .

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STEM MODELS AT SHS

Thanks to BD, CPPD, and CAPABLE for bringing the STEM mobile lab to Sandhills. Thanks also to teachers Mrs. Lea Essman, Mr. Rod Ready, and Mrs. Celeste Rogers for getting trained in order to allow the lab to come to our school. Here's an . . .

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Paizley Zutavern Wins Nebraska Dept of Agriculture Poster Contest

Second grader , Paizley Zutavern, won first place in the first/ second-grade division of the Nebraska Department of Agricultural annual poster contest. Her poster will be displayed on their website and she is waiting for the arrival of . . .

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Sandhills Spelling Bee Winners

Colinn Winkelbauer, a 7th grader at Sandhills Public School, won the Blaine County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 14. Sixth grader, Charlsie Teahon, was the runner up. More information to follow on the class winners--stay tuned.

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