
More High Ability Learners (HAL) in the junior high that deserve a pat on the back! Danica O’Neal scored in the 85th percentile (or higher) on every single MAPS test - the rest were in the 85th percentile on at least one test. Congrats, JH — we are proud of you!



JH wrestling begins on MONDAY! The van will leave the school at 3:30 PM and return at 6 PM to the school. There are no practices on Wednesdays. Good luck to our JH wrestlers!


The 5th graders are ready for homecoming week! We can’t wait to cheer on the Dragons next week!


We took a field trip to the Reinsch Pumpkin patch yesterday! For some it was their first bus ride! We had a great time playing and enjoyed the nice Fall weather! The students also got to pick their own pumpkin from the patch. Hooray for Fall!



Thank you to the DPS parents who helped to put on the first quarter “nacho” average staff nacho bar — we appreciate YOU!



Happy Boss’s Day to Dr. McDonald…as a staff, we would welcome any embarrassing pictures that you have of him to add to the staff workroom!
Thanks for all you do, Dr. McDonald!


Cinnamon Rolls for Sale!


Chemistry students were learning about photoelectric effect today in class. What a bunch of smart kids…Good work, Mr. Mumm and the juniors!





Lacey placed 9th to qualify for the NSAA State Cross Country Meet in Kearney on October 22nd. Congrats Lacey!! #deshlerdragons


Today the 4th graders reviewed the Midwest region states with a friendly game of flyswatter review.



Excellent message tonight from Ron Brown — as well as music from
North Shore and readings from area athletes — held at Hastings College for FCA.
It was a great night on the football field — and a reminder that cold weather is coming! Thank you for attending, Deshler FCA!




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Kindergarten students enjoyed learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin during a 4-H Extension activity.



Thank you, Kelsey, for speaking to our students about drug and alcohol prevention.
Learning about the emotions and “marketing” of drugs and alcohol towards teens and the after effects to a teenager’s still developing brains was a good reminder to make good choices!





October 14th volleyball game time information at Blue Hill.
Varsity Schedule:
5:00pm - BH vs. Deshler
6:00pm - Deshler vs. Harvard
7:00pm - BH vs. Harvard
JV Schedule:
5:00pm - Blue Hill vs. Deshler
Good luck, Dragons!

The JH band is sounding outstanding — just in time for the Homecoming Pep Rally on Sunday at 4 pm. Hope to see you there! Go Dragons!


Congrats to our elementary HAL (High Ability Learner) students who scored in the 85th percentile or higher on the Fall MAPS test! Special recognition to Brooke, Lucy, Kaidan and Makenna for scoring this well on every single subject on the test! Great job, Dragons!



The Elementary is celebrating Bully Prevention Month in October by talking about why Kindness Matters. Pictured are some 4th graders signing the poster as they pledge to be kind this school year.



JH wrestling update: Practices will begin on Mon, Oct 18; transportation is provided; and the season ends 12/6, before JHBBB begins. Please let Dr. McDonald or Mrs. Epley know by Thu if you plan to compete! No Wed practices all season - athletes will be back to Deshler by 6 pm!



3rd grade worked on push and pull with Patrick from the ESU yesterday! We had a blast making our own slingshot rockets!

