PPS 8th graders working with credit at Real World Money experience
Elementary Parents, report cards are going home today in Thursday folders with the oldest child in the family or the only child in the family. Please check their Thursday folders. Thank you!
There is a Music Booster meeting following the JH Concert tonight, Thursday, March 21st to discuss plans for the elementary honor band day that is quickly approaching. For those that do not have kids in JH, the concert begins at 7 pm and typically last around an hour. Please plan to meet in Mrs. Kolbeck's room between 7:45/8:00 pm. Any new members are welcome to join us!
Congratulations to Dawson Anderson who won Best of Show at yesterday’s “Big Show” Art Show in Wakefield!
The Pender Chapter of the National Honor Society will be inducting new members this spring. Eligible students were contacted via email on Friday, March 15th. A meeting was held on Tuesday, March 19th during 2nd period study hall to discuss the application and the process to becoming a member. The applications are due to Mrs. Von Seggern on March 29th. The entire faculty will complete a survey regarding scholarship, character, leadership, and service for those students who complete the application. After all of the applications and surveys are collected, a faculty council will review the data to choose new members to our chapter. Students will be contacted via email on April 11th regarding the selection as new members. Monday, April 15th during the fine arts / academic awards night the new members will go through the induction ceremony to join our Pender Chapter of the National Honor Society. National Honor Society Application and Faculty Survey can be found and printed by going to:
http://www.penderschools.org/o/district/browse/51793
Pender Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Head Volleyball Coach. This is a coaching position only and no teaching or other duties are currently associated with it. Interested candidates please contact Activities Director, Andy Welsh at (402) 385-3244 or by email: anwelsh1@penderschools.org. Position will remain open until filled.
If you are unable to attend the NSCAS / ACT Recognition ceremony this Thursday, you can catch it live at: https://striv.tv/channel/pender/ coverage starts at 2:30.
Congratulations to Mckenna Juhlin for placing 1st in Pharmacy Science @ the State HOSA-Future Health Professionals competition yesterday!!! She is now qualified to compete @ the National Conference in Orlando, FL!
Please join us for an awesome afternoon of fun! Our NSCAS/ACT recognition ceremony is being combined with a Science Fair showcase on Thursday, March 21st @ 2:30 p.m. in the new gym. Please come and help us celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students!
The Junior High School Music Concert originally scheduled for March 14 has been rescheduled for March 21. The concert will take place on March 21 at 7:00 pm.
The NSCAS / ACT Recognition Assembly originally scheduled for March 15 has been rescheduled for March 21. The assembly will take place on March 21 at 2:30 pm.
Good afternoon. This is Jason Dolliver, the Superintendent of Pender Public Schools. This message is intended for families that utilize bussing services. The recent flooding has created the need to alter our bus routes.
The east route (Denny’s Route) has the following changes. The first stop will now be Thurston, which used to be the 3rd stop. In other words, that stop will happen 10 to 15 minutes earlier than normal. All stops after Thurston will be 10 to 15 minutes earlier than normal as a result. Please make plans to accommodate these changes. Scott Pfeiffer, Pender’s Transportation Coordinator, will call the first two stops (Krueger & Walker) to discuss the plan for these families.
The west route (Nadine’s Route) is going to be difficult to judge. Riders are asked to be ready 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time, but know, your pickup may be as much as 10 minutes later than normal. Your pick up times will gain consistency every day. Scott Pfeiffer will be in contact with a few families with some special circumstances.
Your patience and understanding is vital, and it is also greatly appreciated. Mother nature threw us a curve ball and we are doing our best to adjust. Feel free to contact Scott, your bus driver, or me if you have any questions or concerns.
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for being selected to East Husker Conference Girls Basketball 2nd Team!
Congratulations to Sam Mailloux for being voted to the East Husker Conference All-Conference 2nd Team.
Pender Speech:
These kids worked super hard this season and six persevered to compete in finals. We felt the heartbreak today at districts, the cards just didn’t go our way in Bancroft. To our seniors we will miss you next year, but be proud of all you have accomplished. Our district medalists:
Sadie Lamplot 5th Entertainment
Kelcie Bartlett 6th Informative
Madison Burns 6th Serious
Rosalia Paredes 6th Humorous
Alexis Bodlak 4th Poetry
Zachery Randall 5th Extemporaneous
All earned superior ratings as they are superior speakers - so much talent!
Pender Public Schools will be closed Friday, March 15.
Due to the closure of Pender Public Schools we will also be cancelling the Junior High Music Concert tomorrow night.
Pender Public Schools schools will be closed on Thursday, March 14.
Some good news on this rainy day:
Our finalists who are speaking now for a chance to go to state! (Must get 1st -3rd to go to state) Good Luck!!!
Pender Public Schools will close at noon. Parents (or family members) of students that live outside of Pender are encouraged to pick up their children as soon as possible. Busses will NOT run.
Good morning, this is Jason Dolliver the Superintendent of Pender Public Schools.
As you likely know, the highways and roads in the Pender Public School District are experiencing a lot of water related issues. There are a lot of places where water has flooded roads, and there are lots of places that are very muddy. These issues and others are making travel very difficult. The forecast is calling for quite a bit more rain and some snow over the next 24 - 36 hours. Snow that fell throughout the winter will also continue to melt. In other words, the road conditions likely won’t improve throughout the course of the day. All PPS students are accounted for, meaning they are either here or at home with their family. That said, families are encouraged to do what they feel is best for their specific situation. Families that feel it is best to get their children home now should do so. Those that are comfortable leaving them in school throughout the day should do so. Again, families should make decisions based on what is best for their specific situation.
Travel at the end of the school day could be very difficult or even impossible for busses. It may be necessary for parents of students that ride the bus to pick up their children from school rather than sending them home via bus. As the day progresses, PPS personnel will communicate with families that utilize bussing services. Parents and family members should start to plan now for end of the school day transportation.
This is a very unique weather event, and I apologize for any inconveniences that are happening as a result. PPS will continue to do everything possible to keep all students safe. As of right now, school will be dismissed as planned at 2:30 pm. If that changes, you will be notified immediately.
Feel free to contact school personnel if you have any questions, concerns, or requests.
Thanks and have a great day!