Three seniors have more to add to their resumes! Conner Johnson, Danica O'Neal, and Landyn Tuma have all been nominated for the 2026-27 NSAA Believers and Achievers Award at the state level. Wish them luck as they compete to be one the 48 chosen in the state of Nebraska to receive this prestigious award!
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and Currency are proud to sponsor Believers & Achievers, a statewide awards program, recognizing Nebraska’s future leaders. The program honors high school students in Nebraska for their excellence in academics, participation in NSAA activities
and their commitment to citizenship, school involvement and their community.
48 high school seniors will be selected as the statewide Believers & Achievers winners by Currency and the NSAA. These individuals will be showcased on a poster sent to all NSAA member schools, presented with an award at an NSAA Championship event and invited to a banquet celebrating their achievements, during which Currency will announce eight $1000 scholarship winners.
Students must have at least a 3.50 GPA and participate in NSAA sponsored activities in order to be eligible for nomination. From there, staff vote on the students who they fill represent this award through:
- Scholastic achievement
- NSAA activity participation
- School involvement
- Community involvement
- Citizenship.
Congratulations to these three DPS seniors!
REMINDER:
⏰ 3:10 PM dismissal on Fridays
✅ Ineligibility ran every Fri morning, starting 9/4/26
✏️ ASP begins next week for K-5 (Mon-Thu) and on Wed for 6-12
⛔️ Please review early out days; no school on MONDAY!
Read more at: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
⏰ 3:10 PM dismissal on Fridays
✅ Ineligibility ran every Fri morning, starting 9/4/26
✏️ ASP begins next week for K-5 (Mon-Thu) and on Wed for 6-12
⛔️ Please review early out days; no school on MONDAY!
Read more at: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
🔥🏈 GAMEDAY! 🏈🔥
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ARE BACK IN DESHLER! 💜💛
The Deshler Dragons are ready to take on the Axtell Wildcats in our FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON! 🐉
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
⏰ KICKOFF — 7:00 PM
📍 DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL
Can’t make it to the game? Catch all the action LIVE! 📺👇
🔗 LIVESTREAM: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
#GoDragons #DragonPride #FridayNightLights #Gameday #DeshlerDragons
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ARE BACK IN DESHLER! 💜💛
The Deshler Dragons are ready to take on the Axtell Wildcats in our FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON! 🐉
📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
⏰ KICKOFF — 7:00 PM
📍 DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL
Can’t make it to the game? Catch all the action LIVE! 📺👇
🔗 LIVESTREAM: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
#GoDragons #DragonPride #FridayNightLights #Gameday #DeshlerDragons
Brewing up some funds for our HOSA coffee fundraiser...and we need your help!
Thank you to Shiane Dunlap for helping us get our food handlers' license & sharing recipes to help this newly-formed group raise money to compete in healthcare competitions & earn valuable experience in healthcare education! And thank you to Ms. McKenzie for serving as a sponsor of this chapter!
Thank you to Shiane Dunlap for helping us get our food handlers' license & sharing recipes to help this newly-formed group raise money to compete in healthcare competitions & earn valuable experience in healthcare education! And thank you to Ms. McKenzie for serving as a sponsor of this chapter!
Thank you to the family of Andy & Ellen Schmidt for your donation of another beef for our BEEF IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM!
Would YOU like to donate? We have a slaughter date of Jan 12th reserved at McLeans in York that we would love to have another beef for!
Would YOU like to donate? We have a slaughter date of Jan 12th reserved at McLeans in York that we would love to have another beef for!
A huge THANK YOU to the Bruning Community Foundation for their $2,000 to our FFA chapter! The foundation dedicated these funds for chapter needs from travel to purchasing jackets, chapter projects & more.
THANK YOU, BRUNING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for your generous donation! We appreciate your support of our hard-working FFA chapter!
THANK YOU, BRUNING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for your generous donation! We appreciate your support of our hard-working FFA chapter!
Independent Living students learned how to tie ties today in preparation for our mock interviews, as part of our Careers Unit. Thank you Mr. Finley for coming in to help!
Changes for September! Please note the early out days or days of NO SCHOOL for DPS!
If your elementary student missed signing up for our Midwest Bank Dragon Savings Branch, it's not too late! We will start the program on Sep. 22nd. Permission slips are being sent home with those who didn't have them signed at the Elementary Open House! Oh, and there are prizes too...every week...just for saving money!
PARENTS NIGHT for our HS football, volleyball and cross country student athletes will be NEXT week - along with our PATRIOTS DAY PROGRAM!
Thank you, parents, and the utmost appreciation for you, our past and present service men and women!
Thank you, parents, and the utmost appreciation for you, our past and present service men and women!
🏐 GAME DAY, DRAGONS! 🐉💜💛
Our Junior High Volleyball teams are back on their home court! Come cheer on the Dragons as they take on the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders!
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:00 PM Start
📍 Deshler High School
🏐 JH Volleyball — A Team & B Team
🆚 Lawrence-Nelson Raiders
📺 Can’t make it? Catch the action LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Let’s pack the stands and #GoDragons! 🐉🏐💜💛
Our Junior High Volleyball teams are back on their home court! Come cheer on the Dragons as they take on the Lawrence-Nelson Raiders!
📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:00 PM Start
📍 Deshler High School
🏐 JH Volleyball — A Team & B Team
🆚 Lawrence-Nelson Raiders
📺 Can’t make it? Catch the action LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Let’s pack the stands and #GoDragons! 🐉🏐💜💛
In this preschool activity, students had the opportunity to sort erasers using tweezers. Sorting and classifying help preschoolers build critical thinking, early math, and language skills by teaching them to notice similarities and differences.
🌟 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: ANDY BRENN 🌟
If you ever needed help with your computer, found yourself in the weight room, checked out a book, or survived Jr. High P.E., chances are you’ve crossed paths with Andy Brenn! 😂
Andy wears a LOT of hats at Deshler Public Schools, serving as our Tech Specialist, Media Specialist, Weights Instructor, and Jr. High P.E. Teacher. 💻📚🏋️♂️🏃♂️ But there’s more to Andy than his many roles around the school! Our Staff Spotlight gives you a chance to learn some of the fun facts, interests, and lesser-known details that make each member of our school family unique.
We’re thankful for all the ways Andy helps keep our school running, supports our students and staff, and brings his own unique energy to Deshler Public Schools! 💜💛
Thanks for all you do, Andy! 🐉
#StaffSpotlight #DragonPride #DeshlerDragons #WeAreDeshler
If you ever needed help with your computer, found yourself in the weight room, checked out a book, or survived Jr. High P.E., chances are you’ve crossed paths with Andy Brenn! 😂
Andy wears a LOT of hats at Deshler Public Schools, serving as our Tech Specialist, Media Specialist, Weights Instructor, and Jr. High P.E. Teacher. 💻📚🏋️♂️🏃♂️ But there’s more to Andy than his many roles around the school! Our Staff Spotlight gives you a chance to learn some of the fun facts, interests, and lesser-known details that make each member of our school family unique.
We’re thankful for all the ways Andy helps keep our school running, supports our students and staff, and brings his own unique energy to Deshler Public Schools! 💜💛
Thanks for all you do, Andy! 🐉
#StaffSpotlight #DragonPride #DeshlerDragons #WeAreDeshler
WANT SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES? OR MISSED THE ORIGINAL PICTURE DAY? Retakes are Wed, Sep 9th!
➡️ Return the original package to the office (the earlier, the better!)
➡️ Forgot to order the first time or weren't here on picture day? You can still order! Turn in an envelope to the OFFICE ASAP.
➡️ Return the original package to the office (the earlier, the better!)
➡️ Forgot to order the first time or weren't here on picture day? You can still order! Turn in an envelope to the OFFICE ASAP.
The High School band performed at the State Fair yesterday, overcoming adversity and extreme heat. They marched and played very well. The first competition is Melody Round-Up in Hastings on Saturday, September 26. Then the band will be at Harvest of Harmony in Grand Island on October 3rd.
MAP testing will finish up tomorrow, 9/2 - followed by a 10 AM schedule! Good luck to our 6-12 students! Following this, enrichment/intervention will begin on Tue, 9/8.
PreK-5 pictures came home with students YESTERDAY. 6-11 will have pictures sent home TODAY. Note that re-takes are next week: Wed, 9/9
WEDNESDAY: Missing list ran (ASP starts next Wed for grades 6-12 & on TUE for grades K-5).
ELEMENTARY ASP SIGN UP FOR SEP DUE BY FRI: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYn3Pn7Kdt_YvimWWvXY0PLyBfHd42JmEcRcfGABrKkqy9CA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101074670460910921388
FRIDAY: First week of ineligibility - failing 2 or more classes? You will be ineligible for a WEEK!
Check the daily bulletin here: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
PreK-5 pictures came home with students YESTERDAY. 6-11 will have pictures sent home TODAY. Note that re-takes are next week: Wed, 9/9
WEDNESDAY: Missing list ran (ASP starts next Wed for grades 6-12 & on TUE for grades K-5).
ELEMENTARY ASP SIGN UP FOR SEP DUE BY FRI: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYn3Pn7Kdt_YvimWWvXY0PLyBfHd42JmEcRcfGABrKkqy9CA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101074670460910921388
FRIDAY: First week of ineligibility - failing 2 or more classes? You will be ineligible for a WEEK!
Check the daily bulletin here: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
Help students prepare for the September ACT with our Test Day Checklist:
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-day.html?utm_campaign=K12%20%7C%20Counselor%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--WDtQ7jZxqGYI-5ipmJn-GLR_9bydZ_HE7gNVND33mWcsNJMgdFamm9HFA1U7E90C56G_wqeil3EusO6ES_fZRJ2E-8Vyqd9pbz6qQQrwJwqpRltM&_hsmi=436469387&utm_content=436469387&utm_source=hs_email
Planning for the next ACT? October 17 is the next available test date. Early registration deadline closes September 11.
Students are encouraged to take the test early so that they know what to study for and work on to raise their scores before the schoolwide state test for juniors in March 2027!
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-day.html?utm_campaign=K12%20%7C%20Counselor%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--WDtQ7jZxqGYI-5ipmJn-GLR_9bydZ_HE7gNVND33mWcsNJMgdFamm9HFA1U7E90C56G_wqeil3EusO6ES_fZRJ2E-8Vyqd9pbz6qQQrwJwqpRltM&_hsmi=436469387&utm_content=436469387&utm_source=hs_email
Planning for the next ACT? October 17 is the next available test date. Early registration deadline closes September 11.
Students are encouraged to take the test early so that they know what to study for and work on to raise their scores before the schoolwide state test for juniors in March 2027!
Good luck to our Cross Country runners as they hit the course for their FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON! 🎉
📅 Tuesday, September 1st
📍 Superior Country Club — Superior, NE
Run hard, race strong, and have a great first meet, Dragons! We’re cheering you on! 💜💛
GO DRAGONS! 🐉🏃♀️🏃♂️
#GoDragons #DragonPride #CrossCountry
📅 Tuesday, September 1st
📍 Superior Country Club — Superior, NE
Run hard, race strong, and have a great first meet, Dragons! We’re cheering you on! 💜💛
GO DRAGONS! 🐉🏃♀️🏃♂️
#GoDragons #DragonPride #CrossCountry
🏐💜💛 VOLLEYBALL QUAD! 🏐💜💛
It’s a BIG night of volleyball in Deshler! Come out and cheer on the Dragons as they battle it out against some great competition!
🏐 3:00 PM — Deshler vs. Giltner
🏐 4:00 PM — Meridian vs. Red Cloud
🏐 5:00 PM — TBD
🏐 6:00 PM — TBD
📅 Tuesday, September 1st
📍 Deshler High School | Deshler, NE
🍿 Junior Class Concessions & Meal Deal will be available -- help us fundraise for Prom 2027!
Can’t make it? Catch the action LIVE! 📺👇
🔗 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Bring your family, bring your friends, and PACK THE STANDS! 💜💛
LET’S GO, DRAGONS! 🐉🏐
#GoDragons #DragonPride #GameDay
It’s a BIG night of volleyball in Deshler! Come out and cheer on the Dragons as they battle it out against some great competition!
🏐 3:00 PM — Deshler vs. Giltner
🏐 4:00 PM — Meridian vs. Red Cloud
🏐 5:00 PM — TBD
🏐 6:00 PM — TBD
📅 Tuesday, September 1st
📍 Deshler High School | Deshler, NE
🍿 Junior Class Concessions & Meal Deal will be available -- help us fundraise for Prom 2027!
Can’t make it? Catch the action LIVE! 📺👇
🔗 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
Bring your family, bring your friends, and PACK THE STANDS! 💜💛
LET’S GO, DRAGONS! 🐉🏐
#GoDragons #DragonPride #GameDay
During this activity, preschoolers had the opportunity to thread beads on to pipe cleaners and follow a card to create a simple pattern. This activity builds key fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early math concepts for students.
