York Public Schools

Mr. Brestel to Present at Space Exploration Educators Conference

Mr. Tom Brestel, Physics and Chemistry teacher at Holdrege High School, is currently attending and speaking at the Space Exploration Educators Conference at Space Center Houston, in Houston, TX. Mr. Brestel will be presenting “Grappling with a Robotic Arm” and … Read More

Bricker Joining Hall of Fame

Bruce Bricker, Holdrege Elementary Physical Educator Teacher and longtime Wrestling coach, is being inducted into the NSWCA Hall of Fame (Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association). Mr. Bricker coached wrestling for 29 years in Holdrege and was previously assistant head coach … Read More

Tonya McCroden, HMS/ HHS English teacher and Holdrege High School Speech Coach, selected CNFL Speech Director of the Year!

Each year, the Central Nebraska Forensics League, comprised of approximately 35 schools, runs two speech meets for area teams. The meets bring in a huge number of entries. The league awards a director of the year each year. Member schools … Read More

HMS Quiz Bowl Having Successful Year

by Brandy Edgren

The 5-6 grade and 7-8 grade quiz bowl teams have had great success this year.  So far the 5-6 grade team has competed 5 times.  The first meet was our home meet, and we let nerves … Read More

Sharing a Love of Reading

by Gabby Rooks and Keeley Vaughn

Before Christmas break, the 6th graders went to the elementary school and read to the kindergarten and first grader students. All students had fun reading and listening. After the 6th graders shared their … Read More

Celebrating Student Success

by Janet Fiene

Many sixth grade students achieved above and beyond their AR reading goal second quarter. Students who achieved 125% or more of their goal were recognized at our quarterly AR party. They enjoyed Mrs. Wells’ delicious, homemade brownies … Read More