We participate in the FIRST Tech Challenge, firstinspires.org. Their mission is to provide life-changing robotics programs that give young people the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world. First Tech Challenge students work together with their mentors to design and build dynamic robots to compete in an exciting game released every September.
Students develop STEM skills, practice engineering innovation, and build confidence to help them succeed. We meet at least once a week in the evenings in Deshler from September-March.
Competitions are located throughout Nebraska. The Electrogators are sponsored by Reinke Manufacturing.
If you are interested in more information please contact the team at thayerftc@gmail.com. We hope to see you September 16th at our Open House.
STUDENTS: If you are interested in attending one of these events, please SIGN UP BY THIS WEDNESDAY. Spaces fill up quickly, so the sooner I know you are interested, the better!
Most of the events are held on Wednesdays or Thursdays, and in the past, we have typically made it back to school in time for sports practices.
Please note: If you tell me you would like to attend, you are committed to going. Because spaces are limited, you will not be able to change your mind later unless an emergency or other unavoidable situation comes up.
If you have any questions about the Explore It Days, please let Mrs. Kane know. She would love to have you take advantage of this opportunity to explore your interests and learn more about possible careers!
If you want to learn more information for each event, you can go here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep4FUgK0KsWIaH8FZe1vUmNqFfabBx92KBQ2jOE79-dyVfTw/viewform?usp=header
FLIGHT 01: MISSION COMPLETE! The Drone Flight Academy is officially CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF! For Flight 01, our crew conducted a preflight, built a flight plan, learned a whole new language of aviation acronyms, and then put it all together to successfully execute their FIRST FLIGHT! And this crew absolutely delivered! CRM (Crew Resource Management) was HIGH, and everyone stepped into their assigned roles like pros: 🎮 RPIC — Remote Pilot in Command 👀 VO — Visual Observer 🛬 GM — Ground Marshaller Outstanding work, flight crew! The mission from here? Keep building those skills until we’re doing flips through hula hoops by the end of the year. That statement may contain approximately 10% truth… but that’s part of the callsign heritage. 😂 Following the flight, the crew completed an AAR (After Action Review). Based on today’s performance, each student—and one brave instructor—was officially assigned a CALLSIGN. OFFICIAL FLIGHT 01 CALLSIGNS: 🦅 Kayson “Hawk” Biltoft 🌙 Gavin “Nighthawk” Endorf 💨 Barrett “Drifter” Harms 🌀 Peighton “Props” Henry 💫Braxton “Comet” Peterson 🏀 Logan “Bounce” Schmidt 🦅 Landyn “Falcon” Tuma 📍 Brooklynn “M.I.A.” Wit 👻 Mrs. Amber “Phantom” Johnson Flight 01: COMPLETE. ✅ Callsigns: ASSIGNED. ✅ CRM: HIGH. ✅ Drone Flight Academy: AIRBORNE. 🚁 We can’t wait to see how far this crew flies this year! RPICs, VOs & GMs — get ready for Flight 02. Thank you for taking on this challenge, Mrs. Dunlap! #DroneFlightAcademy #Flight01 #MissionComplete #RPIC #VO #GM #CRM #AAR #Callsigns #ClearedForTakeoff #FuturePilots
Please join us in congratulating Deshler Alum, Reese Harms and Addyson Hintz on earning their American FFA Degrees — the highest degree of membership in the National FFA Organization!
The American Degree is an achievement earned by less than 1% of members across the nation. It represents years of dedication, leadership, service, and hard work through FFA and their Supervised Agricultural Experiences.
This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are extremely proud of these two individuals for reaching this milestone! They join three other former Deshler FFA members to ever receive this degree.
They will be awarded their degrees at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis on October 24!
💙 Congratulations, Reese and Addy 🎉
Would you like breakfast with your child(ren) at school on a random Friday morning? Dakota, Crystal & Karen have you covered EVERY Friday!
What about fresh beef in the lunch program? Andy & Ellen Schmidt have you covered the next couple of months & we are still taking donations for November & February! Donation form here ➡️ https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
Breakfast/Lunch Menus here ➡️ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HI5P5VNK2P3M9KS6jojOW-JfnNsHfVmj?usp=drive_link
📣CUSTODIAL & TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT NEEDED AT DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DPS is seeking a dependable, self-motivated individual for a full-time position assisting with custodial/maintenance duties, snow removal, and transportation support.
GREAT BENEFITS!
➡️ Flexible Hours — Early Morning or Evening Options
➡️ BCBS Health Insurance Paid by District (single included, additional family coverage available for a fee)
➡️ Nebraska State Retirement
➡️ Year-Round Position
➡️ DPS Pays for Bus Driver Endorsements & Required Physical
➡️ Duties include general cleaning and maintenance, snow removal, substitute bus driving as needed, and assisting with transportation operations.
✅ We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, takes initiative, and takes pride in keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming.
💜 JOIN THE DESHLER DRAGONS TEAM!
Apply Today — Wade Finley, Superintendent, at wade.finley@deshlerdragons.org or by calling 402-365-7272.
DPS is an equal opportunity employer.
➡️ Welding shop is back open!
➡️ JH practices start MONDAY
➡️ MAP Testing starts THIS WEEK (change in class schedule when we MAP test!)
➡️ Little Ms. Cheer forms due FRIDAY!
➡️ Bring your GATORADE for admission to the scrimmages on FRIDAY - free will donation meal by boosters!
Review more here: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kb3z7naKsOZ7RWfeGldMsUrlqHdVUSMvoPZ5jjb3Avo/edit?tab=t.0
Also, thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the Meet & Greet tonight...we are so excited to see the K-12 students tomorrow!
PRESCHOOL: We will see you on MONDAY! We will start classes 15 minutes earlier than previous years due to transportation...7:45-11:15 and 11:45-3:15.
REMINDERS: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
PARENT DROP OFF FOR K-12: Main Entry! Reminder - no drop off at the elementary doors this year! Pick up WILL still be at the elementary doors!
SCHOOL DAY: 8 AM - 3:30 PM for K-5 and until 3:35 PM for 6-12 with a 3:10 PM dismissal on FRIDAYS!
NOW HIRING ROUTE / ACTIVITY DRIVER + MAINTENANCE
Deshler Public Schools is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team in a year-round position!
🚌 POSITION INCLUDES:
Route and Activity Driving
General Maintenance Duties
Year-Round Employment
20+ Hours Per Week
Opportunity to grow into a full-time position
⭐ BENEFITS
Work at least 20 hours per week and become eligible for:
Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
BCBS Single Health Insurance*
*Option to purchase family health insurance
Consistent, year-round work
School schedule and community-focused work environment
FULL-TIME POTENTIAL!
This position could develop into a full-time role for the right candidate.
APPLY TODAY!
Dana Epley
📧 dana.epley@deshlerdragons.org
Wade Finley
📧 wade.finley@deshlerdragons.org
DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Come Work With the Dragons! DPS would pay for your CDL passenger endorsement & physical with a contract to work - insurance could start as soon as 9/1/26 with the endorsement!
At 5:30 PM, all 6-12 parents & students should plan to be in the gym for the Boys Town presentation by Mr. Nash.
NOTICE: Morning preschool will run from 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM this year to give our drivers time to transport before AM and PM preschool!
BUS DRIVERS ARE NEEDED: Please send any potential drivers our way! Those of you signed up for transportation should hear from your bus drivers by tomorrow...we apologize for the delay!
Read more here: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
