Pender Public Schools 
PPS Food Service (6.4.20) Dinner - Crispito, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - French toast, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.3.20) Dinner - Hot dog, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinni minis, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.2.20) Dinner - Saucy subs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Dutch waffle, fruit, milk
Summer is in full swing and so is our Summer Meals Program. During the month of May, We served 4238 Breakfasts, and 4238 Lunches. That is 8476 Total Meals! That is A LOT of food. The BEST part is that it is FREE! Any child ages 1-18 can eat FREE! Call the school anytime to sign up or you can email schoolsmeals@penderschools.org. We also deliver to children that are on our bus routes. Don't miss out!
PHS students who need an at home workout, please contact Mr Volk!
PPS Food Service (6.1.20) Dinner - Chicken strips, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Poptart, fruit, milk
Here are some reminders for weight lifting participants as they begin weights Monday:
-Bring your parent permission form
-Bring your own water
-Rest rooms/Locker rooms will not be available
-Make sure you are with the correct group at the correct time
-Be ready to work!
PHS students lifting weights June 1st—please report to the following locations:
6:00am Group-Door 16 to new gym
7:00am Group A-Football Field
7:00 am Group B-door 16 to new gym
8:00 am Group A-Football field
8:00 am Group B-door 16 to new gym
Contact a coach for questions!
PPS Food Service (5.29.20) Dinner - Pizza, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini french toast, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (5.28.20) Dinner - Sub sandwich, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Apple frudel, fruit, milk
Attached is the Parent Permission form all athletes need signed and turned in before they lift on Monday June 1st. The school office also has copies available for pickup. Please turn into the office or bring with you on Monday!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjLZNirf1YwuvUSFYtrz3ZNwfdbOWsghrnOYL6jZXfA/edit?usp=sharing
Driver’s Ed is scheduled to begin June 8th-11th. Classroom instruction will be from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 pm.-3:00 p.m. each day in the Heese Event Center. Final Test will be on Friday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m. Students must be present every day. Cost is $275. Please make check payable to Pender Public Schools. Any questions, please call the school. Thanks
PPS Food Service (5.27.20) Dinner - Mini corn dogs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
Today is the last day to fill out the form to fill in your weight room time slot. Form can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
PPS Food Service (5.26.20) Dinner - Crispito, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk
Don’t forget that free summer meals continue tomorrow for all children ages 1-18. Order for the day or for the week. You can order meals by emailing schoolmeals@penderschools.org or call school at 402-385-3244 and choose option #7
Summer weight room sign up can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Tuesday, May 26th is the due date to sign up for your weight lifting time slot.
PPS Food Service (5.25.20) No Food Service - Memorial Day
Summer Weight room Sign up can be found below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please fill out by Tuesday, May 26th if you haven't done so already!
Summer Weight Room sign up can be found below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please fill out by Tuesday, May 26th if you haven't already!
Summer Weight room sign up is below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please fill out the form by Tuesday, May 26th!
PPS Food Service (5.22.20) Dinner - PB & J, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini donutsl, fruit, milk
Summer Weight Room signup can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please sign up before Tuesday, May 26th!
PPS Food Service (5.21.20) Dinner - Hot dog, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast burrito, fruit, milk
The summer weight room sign-up is available on the schools website as well as on facebook and twitter. Students interested in strength and conditioning this summer, please fill out the form before Tuesday, May 26th.
If you order meals for Thursday and/or Friday for pickup or delivery, they need to be picked up or will be delivered on Thursday. The school kitchen will be closed on Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. The Summer Foodservice Program will resume on Tuesday, May 26th will pickup and/or delivery
Attention PPS Students: Please fill out the survey attached for weight room sign up times. If you have a question, reach out to Mr. Ferg, Mr. Volk, or Mr. Hoffman.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYFcrys24HneRFL3-PWw834GOdrjq-uJxtDZVizIJ340ICFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
PPS Food Service (5.20.20) Dinner - Cheeseburger, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Biscuit, fruit, milk
Congratulations to the following elementary students for achieving perfect attendance during the 2019-2020 school year.
Braxton Alvarez, Hailey Bargholz, Jace Nixon, Marcus Dregalla, Emmet Frazey, Zachary Roeber, Rhiley Harney, Grant Geisert, Myra Hansen, Mattilyn Trimble, Owen Larsen, Carter Hansen and Reece Heineman
Congratulations to the following elementary students for missing only 1/2 day of school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Elaina Trimble, Brody Nixon, Braxton Sebade, Khloe Swanson and Ryan Krueger
Congratulations to the following elementary students for missing only 1 day of school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Bentley Miller, Amelia Parker, Cole Reimers, Jordyn Jump, McKayla Randall and Owen Hathaway
Congratulations to the following elementary students for missing only 1.5 days of school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Ivy Moeller, Kolin Schrunk, Collins Ferg, Harrison Volk, Joy Trimble, Autumn Walker and Jake Schuster
Congratulations to the following elementary students for missing only 2 days of school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Jaxon Baker, Weston Miller, Duke Simonsen, Reece Hansen, Mila Wiese, Ayla Bargholz, Ryker Hansen, Cash Reppert, Ashlyn Roeber, Karlie Rutar, Anna Rose, Kaddo Schrunk, Allie Rutar, and Trevor Trimble
Congratulations to the following elementary students for missing only 2.5 days of school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Von Reppert, Tianna Hansen, Dyllon Lamprecht, Laurel Felber , Ryker Cole, Hailie Duncan, Blake Feltes, Chloe Lortz, Paxton Miller, Kailey Morris, Brylea Mosser, Liam Paeper, Frandy Raymundo, and Dane Bruns
Congratulations to the following elementary students for missing only 3 days of school for the 2019-2020 school year.
Charlie Kneifl, Khloe Kolbeck, DaVahn Mock, Kate Kinning, Adyson English, Annika Jensen, Madi’tae Tarin, Kolt Smith, Lydia Felber, and Harper Jensen
Pendragon Athletes: Stay tuned for information regarding the weight room opening June 1st!
PPS Food Service (5.19.20) Dinner - Chicken patty, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast bites, fruit, milk
Listen to 106 KIX FM out of Norfolk on Wednesday morning from 8:00-9:00. They will be honoring our Pender Public School senior class at that time with interviews and pictures on their webpage. It will be a great day to be a Pendragon!!!
Congratulations to your 2020-2021 Flames Dance Team!
PPS Food Service (5.18.20) Dinner - Turkey sandwich, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini waffles, fruit, milk
Summer Send-off and Retirement Parade Information!
PPS Food Service (5.15.20) Dinner - Ham & cheese sandwich, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Omelet, fruit, milk
243 lunches being served today. Mr. Nixon even jumped in to help. Even though school is done, the meals are not. You can call the school or email to order your meals for the day or for the week. Bring on summer!!
PPS Food Service (5.14.20) Dinner - Chicken strips, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - French toast, fruit, milk
The winner of this years March Music Madness is Hailey Cadwallader with 51 points!!! She most really know the music her peers like way to go Hailey!!
Congratulations to the following Junior High Choir Students for having no missing assignments by the last day of school: Mason Bodlak Ashlyn Cadwallader Hailey Cadwallader Maya Dolliver Adan Godin Alex Hathaway Caleb Kelly Anna Krusemark Sean Krusemark Addison Maise Alex Roth McKinley Morgan Nate Sanderson Jaxen Breitbarth Dannie Dutcher Alexis Farris Trent Hansen Owen Kneifl Brody Krusemark Dylan Mahaney Levi McKay Olivia Mrsny Taylar VandeBurg Gannon Walsh and Avery Wegner!!! Thanks for all your hard work!
PPS Food Service (5.13.20) Dinner - Tavern, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinni minis, fruit, milk
Congratulations to the following High School Students for having no missing assignments throughout our distance learning: Cole Athey, Gabriella Bruns, Kendra Burns, Isaac Butts, Derek Cadwallader, JayaLynn Duncan, Alyssa Geisert, Reanna Hallstrom, Mario Hernandez, Joshlynn Jewell, Bailey Kubik, Emily Luedert, Amber McCauley, Madalyn Meyer, Camryn Miller, Londyn Nelson, Spencer Rabbass, Paige Steinman, Piper Steinman, and Lucas Timm. Thanks for your effort and dedication to the choir program even when we are apart!! It is a great day to be a Singing Dragon 🎼
Pender Public Schools Device check-in will be during the week of May 18-22, 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm, Monday through Friday.
Please click the link below and use the form to sign up for a time slot. Please enter the name of the person who will be bringing devices into the school. Only one time slot per family is needed. You may come any time during your allotted thirty minutes. Check-in will take approximately 5-10 minutes.
One family member should bring all student devices, chargers, and storage bags to Door #1 and enter the new gym. Please check in with a staff member when you arrive. Please observe proper social distancing measures while you are at the school.
If you have questions about what needs to be returned or you need to make an appointment at a different time, please contact your child's teacher or the office at 402-385-3244.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49AAA923A4F49-ppsdevice
PPS Food Service (5.12.20) Dinner - Grilled cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Dutch waffle, fruit, milk
For those of you wondering about summer weight room workouts and camps, we have not made any decision because we are waiting on further guidance from the NSAA. Attached in the latest statement from the NSAA Director Jay Bellar.
FLAMES DANCERS – Tryout Video and Form are DUE TODAY! Please make sure to upload them. Thanks!
https://bit.ly/FlamesTryouts
Classes are done for the students this week but the food service program will continue as usual until further notice. If you would like your children to receive free meals, please call the school office by 9:30 a.m.
PPS Food Service (5.11.20) Dinner - Sub sandwich, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Donut, fruit, milk
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! We're celebrating with you in spirit! Click the link below to access the virtual graduation ceremony.
https://www.penderschools.org/2020-virtual-graduation-ceremony
Happy Mother's Day AND Graduation Day! Stay tuned for our video/virtual graduation ceremony at 2:00 this afternoon. It will be posted on the school's website and we will announce when it is posted on FB and Twitter! It's a Great Day to be a Pendragon!
PPS Food Service (5.8.20) Dinner - Mini corndogs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini french toast, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (5.7.20) Dinner - BBQ rib, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Apple frudel, fruit, milk
Congratulations to the Pender students selected to the NCPA Academic AllState award for the spring!
PPS Food Service (5.6.20) Dinner - Hot dog, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
Please see the attached letter for end of school year information. If you have any questions, contact school personnel.
PPS Food Service (5.5.20) Dinner - Chicken patty, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk
Pender Wrestling is selling custom sandals. The options are Red, Black, White/Black.
$35/pair or $40/pair custom. Cash/checks to Pender High School or to the coaches by May 15.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nOwC08jqvffUMBsOGoqiloQ4NVUz4lEBDq2hozXvZc0/edit?usp=sharing
FLAMES DANCERS – It’s tryout week!
Find all your information/videos here: https://bit.ly/FlamesTryouts
FLAMES DANCERS – It’s tryout week!
Find all your information/videos here: https://bit.ly/FlamesTryouts
PPS Food Service (5.4.20) Dinner - Turkey sandwich, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini donuts, fruit, milk
https://youtu.be/dPpBu4fiwxg
Mrs. Kolbeck and the HS Choir have put together and arrangement for the class of 2020! Thank you kids and especially Mrs. Kolbeck!
Fun Fact: During the 20 school days in April, PPS served 4563 meals to children.
PPS Food Service (5.1.20) Dinner - Tavern, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini french toast, fruit, milk
Today is the final day to sign up for driver's education. If your child is interested, please call the school office to get them signed up.
PPS Food Service (4.30.20) Dinner - Chicken Strips, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.29.20) Dinner - Crispito, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Mini Waffle, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.28.20) Dinner - Cheeseburger, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - French Toast, Fruit, Milk
Hey Dancers! Interested in becoming a FLAME? Any 6th-11th grade student interested in trying out for the 20-21 FLAMES Dance Team, please email Coach Cameron at emcamer1@penderschools.org. Tryout information will be shared via email. Virtual Tryouts will be held May 4th-8th!
PPS Food Service (4.27.20) Dinner - Ham & Cheese, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Dutch Waffle, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.24.20) Dinner - Grilled Cheese, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Cinni Mini, Fruit, Milk
Attention current 6th-11th grade students interested in trying out for the Flames Dance Team!!!
PPS Food Service (4.23.20) Dinner - Sub Sandwich, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Donut, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.22.20) Dinner - Mini Corndog, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Mini French Toast, Fruit, Milk
Below is the link to Mrs Kolbeck’s music for Kids Facebook page. If you have not already please like this page to get weekly music activities, books and songs.
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Kolbecks-Music-for-Kids-107156614300542/
Driver's Education Information
PPS Food Service (4.21.20) Dinner - BBQ Rib, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Breakfast Bites, Fruit, Milk
There will be no school on Friday, April 24. PPS teachers are participating in staff development that day. Lunch WILL be served. There simply won't be any schoolwork for students on Friday, April 24.
Thanks and have a great day!
PPS Food Service (4.20.20) Dinner - Hot Dogs, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Breakfast Stick, Fruit, Milk
The 2020 Preschool e-Registration process is now open. Please use the following link to access the documents needed to register your child for the 20-21 school year. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-9UK3ziQQLWh19FgcJlBiC-V9omFxzlA?usp=sharing
#BeTheLight2020
We had our first choir zoom challenge today with an intense game of Pictionary!!! Tenors claim the victory this week in the sudden death round!! Loved seeing you all!!
Secondary Parents: Missing assignment notifications will be going out today via email and regular mail. Please talk with your child if they have any missing assignments. Contact your child't teacher via email with any questions first. All teacher emails are available on PowerSchool or the school's website! Thanks for your support.
Mr. Krusemark's classes have created some amazing art pieces! Check out their virtual art gallery! Great job artists! http://www.penderschools.org/19-20-art-gallery
PPS Food Service (4.17.20) Dinner - Turkey Sandwich, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Pancakes, Fruit, Milk
Attention current 8-11th grade Pendragon VB players!!!
PPS Food Service (4.16.20) Dinner - Tavern, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Mini Donut, Fruit, Milk
Viper Softball players!!!
PPS Food Service (4.15.20) Dinner - PB&J, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Breakfast burrito, Fruit, Milk
We miss you! Keep working hard! #PendragonPride
Congratulations to Jessica, Ashley, Nathan, Caleb, Londyn, Alexis, and Layne for NCPA Academic All State award for the winter sports season!
PPS Food Service (4.14.20) Dinner - Chicken Patty, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Omelet, Toast, Fruit, Milk
This Friday, April 17th, Please pass by the football field while you are out for a drive. At 8:20PM we will turn on the lights for 20 minutes to say thank you to the class of 2020. #BeTheLight #ThankYouSeniors No congregating Please...
Congratulations to Joy Trimble for making it on the Sioux City News for the original song she wrote!!! It’s a great day to be a singing Pendragon!!!
https://siouxlandnews.com/news/local/8-year-old-siouxland-musician-writes-song-to-spread-joy
Secondary Shout Outs are attached! Great Job Students!
#EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
Mr.Volk has been teaching the Power of Propaganda. Thanks juniors!
Spring Break is from Friday, April 10th through Monday, April 13th. The building will be closed during that time and there will be no meals served. Meal serve will resume on Tuesday, April 14th.
Can you match the monster to the person? Monster creators are Joshua Butts, Zander Welsh, Tayten Welsh and Chloe Lortz . Happy Guessing!!!
PPS Food Service (4.9.20) Dinner - Chicken Strips, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Mini Waffle, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.8.20) Dinner - Crispito, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - French Toast, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.7.20) Dinner - Cheeseburger, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Breakfast Bites, Fruit, Milk
PPS Food Service (4.6.20) Dinner - Ham & Cheese, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Dutch Waffle, Fruit, Milk
Shout Out from Mr. Dregalla: These students have logged the most practice time in Band!
HS Band: Cole Athey, Braden Prokop, Alexis Bodlak, Marissa Kelly
JH Band: Anna Krusemark, Avery Wegner, Taylar Vanedebrug, Caleb Kelly
Guitar classes: Will Athey
#EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
Ms. Meier: Keep up the amazing work!
7th Gr. Sci: Hailey C, Maya D, Anastin G, Alex R, Mitchell K, and Addison M. 8th Gr Sci: Adan G, Kaylee M, Gannon W, Aiden B, Dannie D, Alex H, Caleb K, Brody K, McKinley M, and Avery W. Bio: Liberty B, Alexis B, Jaya D, Claire F, Trista H, Caitlyn H, Reese K, Emily L, Jordyn N, Zachery R, Caleb T,
winners March Mammal Madness
Bio: Reese K.
STEM: Kairece M.
#EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
PPS's building will be closed through May 31. Please see the letter that accompanies this post for more details.
Mr. King appreciates all of the participation from his students in this difficult situation. Please continue with the discussions, emails, Canvas messages, and participation on a daily basis. He greatly appreciates everything you are doing! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS
EDAY Shout Out from Mr. Krusemark: The Art students have been keeping busy and continue to do quality work from home! Stay tuned for a Virtual Art viewing later this month! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Out from Mrs. Carda! She appreciates all of the work, participation, emails, zoom meetings and feedback she has been receiving from all her classes! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
Mrs Davis: Shout Out to Advanced Bio students! Fantastic work on the history of evolutionary theory and fun with March Mammal Madness. Londyn and Jonathon were the winners of the class’s March Mammal Madness challenge! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
Mrs. Von: Geom, Algebra Ad, PreCalc, and Calc are all asking questions, sending pictures, assisting each other, and viewing pictures or videos to keep math minds active and sharp! Students and I are working together to make the most of our E-Learning! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Out from Mrs. Flores: JH: Hailey C, Maya D, Mitchel K, & Sean K; Spanish 1: Cole A, Roxy E, Reanna H, Jacie B, Isaac B, Kirsten F, & Abby K; Spanish 2: Liberty B, Reese K, Clair F & Caleb T! All are doing a great job!! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Outs: Mr. Bartlett: Alexis Bodlak – Horticulture, Jonathan Schmedding - Ag Mechanics, Dawson Anderson - Wildlife Management, Kylie Sturek - Intro Ag, Mercede Roberts – Agribusiness, Caleb Trimble - Animal Science, Charles Schmedding - Welding #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Outs: Volk: All of the freshmen in Geography have been killing it so far! Only one day with someone missing and it was because internet was down.. Keep up the great work Freshman!!! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the April/May Newsletter will not be mailed out. Click on link to view: https://5il.co/echm
EDAY Shout Outs: Mrs. Kolbeck
Lucas Timm is always one of the first students to respond and submit any assignment! Quinn Morgan is really good at communicating with me! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Outs:
Mrs. Cameron: I have had so many students doing well!
7th: Addison M and Olivia M have been rocking their English homework. Maya D and Ava S are writing FANTASTIC poems!
9th: Too many doing well to just pick out a few…Way to rock your English work freshmen!
11th: Again, so many doing well. It was really fun zooming with these students. Thanks to Dylan V, Jaxon Maise, Lucas T, and Carson M for being brave asking questions during our Zoom session.
#EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Out: Mr. Oliver:
Health Class- Cole A, Jacie B, Rylie B, Erica B, Brieann B, Kendra B, Isaac B, Isabelle F, Kirsten F, Alyssa G, Reanna H, Mario H, Joslynn J, Trey J, Breanna K
6th/7th Period Physical Education Classes- Kendra B, Derek C, Alexandra F, Mario H, Joslynn J, Bailey K, Cory M, Larry M, Jordyn N, Mercede R, Lucas T
Intro to weightlifting class-Trey J, Lenora M, Camryn M, Carson M, Spencer R, Braxton V.
Jr. High - Hailey Cadwallader, Adan Godin, Logan Harral, Alex Hathaway, Ostern Heinemann, Kaylee McManigal, Nathaneal Sanderson
#EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
EDAY Shout Outs! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS!
Mrs. Nelson:
Adan Godin
Jordyn Nilges
Jessica Godin
Alexis Ferris
Mrs. Athey:
Paige Steinmann
Piper Steinmann
Carson Miller
Paige Schuster
Brian Robertson
We are sending EDay Shout-Outs to the Secondary Students who have been giving it their all the last 2 weeks! #EDAYLEARNINGCOUNTS! Keep up the great work. Mr. Ferg: Psychology -Callie Rabass
Mrs. Heise: Jessica Godin is knocking it out of the park in yearbook!!
Congrats to Joshua Luedert for building a 7’8” tower!!! Awesome job Joshua!
PPS Food Service (4.3.20) Dinner - Grilled Cheese, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Biscuit, Fruit, Milk
A quick message from the NSAA in regards to spring sports:
All remaining NSAA activity practices and competitions, including district and state competitions, have been cancelled for this school year.
Full statement available here:
https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-update/
Pender Public School staff members prepared and served 1,538 breakfasts and 1,538 lunches for a total of 3,076 meals during a 9-day period, March 19-31. We would like to thank everyone for your cooperation as we all learn to navigate this “New Normal”. We will continue to offer meals Monday-Friday, either pickup or deliver, as long as our school is closed. Any child ages 1-18 are eligible to participate...they do not need to live in our district or attend school in Pender. You can order meals Monday-Friday by calling 402.385.3244 and choose option #7 or by emailing schoolmeals@penderschools.org. As always, if you have any questions, you can call the school office at 402.385.3244.
PPS Food Service (4.2.20) Dinner - Sub sandwich, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Cinni mini, Fruit, Milk
Secondary Parents - Please check PowerSchool to see student progress on assignments. Work will be categorized as "E-Day" assignments. Please contact teachers first then the office if you have any questions on homework! Thanks for your support during this time!
PPS Food Service (4.1.20) Dinner - Mini Corn Dog, fruit, veggie, milk * Breakfast - Donut, Fruit, Milk
April/May Newsletter is now available.
https://5il.co/echm
The votes are in looks like Chloe Lortz is the winner of the most beautiful lego tower HAL challenge. Way to go Chloe!!
PPS Food Service (3.31.20) - BBQ Rib, vegetable/fruit, milk. Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
The Pender Public School's building will remain closed through April 30. The hope is to open the building on May 1. Students should continue to participate in the Extended Closure Plan while the building is closed. All activities & events before May 1 are postponed or cancelled.
Elementary Staff and Students, Seesaw has stated that they have resolved the outage issue but are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
Elementary parents, Seesaw is having large-scale server issues and they are currently working on fixing the problem. The status page for Seesaw can be found here: https://status.seesaw.me/
PPS Food Service (3.30.20) Dinner - Hot dog, vegetable/fruit, milk. Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for being named 2nd team All State Class D-1 from the Lincoln Journal Star! Faith Morris and Zoey Lehmkuhl we’re named Honorable Mention as well!
Mrs. Carda's day was absolutely made by being able to check in with some of her 7th graders, 10th graders, and 12th graders! Thanks goodness for technology and zoom!
HAL challenge build the biggest LEGO tower!! The winner is Ryann Volk with a tower just over 7 feet!! Way to go Ryann
PPS Food Service (3.27.20)
Dinner - Saucy Sub, Broccoli, Oranges, Milk
Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito, Apple, Milk
PPS Food Service (3.26.20)
Dinner - Tavern, Peas, Pears, Milk
Breakfast - Omelet, Toast, Orange, Milk
Bad news spring sport athletes and coaches. The NSAA has posted that all spring practices and competitions have been suspended until May 1st. These suspensions may be extended should the conditions warrant.
PPS Food Service (3.25.20)
Dinner - PB&J, Carrots, Fruit Cocktail, Milk
Breakfast - Dutch Waffle, Peaches, Milk
Our amazing folks served 181 lunches today! Make sure you call/email between the hours of 6:00-9:00 a.m. to get your order in (or email for the next day)!! We would hate to miss your order!
PPS Food Service (3.24.20)
Dinner - Pizza, Corn, Peaches, Milk
Breakfast - French Toast, Pear, Milk
Pender Public schools wants you to be well! Take a look at the new supports we have in place for you! Please don't be afraid to ask for help!
If you are interested in helping us meet the needs of our students during this difficult time, here is an opportunity for you. ❤️ Thank you for considering this worthy cause.
Don't forget about our free meals for all children ages 1-18years.
Don't forget about our free meals for every child ages 1-18years.
PPS Food Service (3.23.20)
Dinner - Chicken Patty, Green Beans, Applesauce, Milk
Breakfast - Breakfast Bites, Oranges, Milk
Lea la siguiente información del Departamento de Salud Pública del Nordeste de Nebraska.
Please see the following information from the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department.
PPS estará cerrado del 18 de marzo al 3 de abril. La escuela se reanudará con suerte el 6 de abril. Esta carta habla sobre el plan del distrito para los estudiantes mientras el edificio está cerrado para todas las personas, excepto los empleados. ¡Aguanta ahí todos! Recuerde ... ¡Es un gran día para ser un Pendragon!
Las Escuelas Públicas de Pender se complacen en proporcionar servicios de alimentos a todos los niños de 1 a 18 años de edad mientras estamos cerrados durante este momento difícil. Si desea almorzar en un día en particular, llame a la escuela antes de las 9 a.m. y dígales si desea que se lo entreguen o si desea recogerlo.
We got some GREAT news today for our families!! American Broadband is proud to support our area schools and students as they navigate significant changes to their learning environment. American Broadband has options for households with students that do not currently have internet service. Please have any affected students/families contact the Customer Care Center at 1.888.262.2661 for more information. Thank you American Broadband!!
PPS Food Service (3.20.20)
Dinner - Turkey Sand., Lettuce Salad, Pineapple, Milk
Breakfast - Mini Donut, Orange, Milk
The food service program served 100 meals today to current or future PPS kids. The District is happy to provide this service during this extremely difficult time in history. Thank you to all who helped and to all who will continue to help with this program while the District is closed!
FINALLY, the program is aimed at providing food for ALL current or future PPS students. There are no guidelines for participation. We are excited to see the number of meals we serve grow, so don't hesitate to order a meal tomorrow!
A little good news for everyone on this rainy Thursday! Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for being voted 1st team All Conference and congratulations to Faith Morris and Zoey Lehmkuhl for being voted Honorable Mention!
Cooks, Bus Drivers and Paras are all working diligently to feed our students while we are closed due to Covid-19. Meals are available for anyone ages 1-18 Monday-Friday. Please call the school to place your order for tomorrow. Call 402.385.3244 choose option#7
If you are needing lunch for your children (ages 1-18) today and breakfast for tomorrow, please contact the school before 9 am today. Thank you!
PPS Food Service (3.19.20)
Dinner - Chicken Strips, Carrots, Oranges, Milk
Breakfast - Biscuit, Egg, Apple, Milk
Students and Parent Please see the attached link for the 7-12 E-Day Expectations: https://5il.co/dwmi
The PPS Extended Closure Food Service Information is available at the following link: https://5il.co/dwlc. Please contact the school if you have any questions or need assistance.
Parents, we are here for you! If you need any help, please reach out. https://youtu.be/FFD1fUA30L8
Good Morning! The extended closure academic enrichment plan for Pender Elementary students is available at the following link: https://5il.co/dvmz. Please read through the plan & contact the school with questions. Additional info, activities, and fun ideas will be shared daily!
PPS will be closed from March 18 through April 3. School will hopefully resume on April 6. This letter talks about the District's plan for students while the building is closed to all people except employees. Hang in there everyone! Remember...It's a Great Day to be a Pendragon!!
Elementary parents - If your student is not in session today their devices and enrichment packets need to be picked up from the office tomorrow before 8:30 am or from 10 am - 4:00 pm. Thank you!
There will be no HAL Program or After School Program today, Tuesday, March 17th.
The blood drive for Tuesday, March 17 has been relocated to the mobile bus. The bus will be parked by the Pender football field from 9:30am-2:30pm. Thank you for your cooperation with this change in schedule. Blood drives across the country are getting canceled because of COVID-19 and the need for blood still exists. Please take time to donate if you can!
This message is to announce the closure of Pender Public Schools from March 18 through April 3 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of now, the plan is to resume school on April 6. Time will tell if that will happen or not. School will be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
The before school weight room sessions (6:30 & 7:30 am) will be closed until further notice.
The NSAA has suspended all practices and competitions for spring sports. Practice is scheduled to resume on March 30th, competitions on April 2nd. Please read the statement from the NSAA:
https://nsaahome.org/nsaa-update/
3/16/20 Effective immediately PPS will only allow individuals into the school buildings essential to the learning process. The main office has been instructed as to who these individuals are. If you have questions please call before you come to school. PPS administration is constantly monitoring the situation and will continue to keep everyone informed as best it can.
The Elementary eNews for this week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/dr9p. Have a GREAT week everyone! #itsagreatday2bapendragon
The baseball game scheduled for Saturday, March 21st vs Central City has been postponed.
The FFA Labor Auction scheduled for Monday, March 16th has been postponed until further notice.
The baseball game vs SSC on Thursday March 19th has been postponed until further notice.
Please take a moment to read this letter.
Thank you!
The NSAA has announced that they will suspend district and state Speech competitions until further notice. They will evaluate potential alternatives and keep the schools updated.
A huge thank you to Cadet Cole Mabry from the United States Military Academy at West Point for speaking with our Junior High students on the importance of leadership, character, and taking advantage of opportunities now in order to impact their future!
Updated information for the 3rd Quarter PRIDE Assembly and Science Fair for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11th.
12:30-12:45 Pride Assembly
12:45-2:15 5th Grade Science Show
1:45-2:15 Science Fair (6-8th grade) Open House
2:15-2:30 Science Fair Awards
Catch tonights High School concert at 7:00 pm on our striv channel! https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Secondary Parents!!! If you haven't done so, please take a minute to fill out the following parent survey. The school appreciates your input! https://forms.gle/XpCvzNEbYS7prEvD8
West Point has cancelled their junior high wrestling tournament Monday March 9th. Will keep you posted on makeup date when information is available.
ITS GAMEDAY!!!!!
Pleasanton radio will carry the game today. Here is the link.
http://player.streamguys.com/platteradio/kkpr/sgplayer/mobile.php?l=layout-banner-ad-video
The Girl's Basketball Team will leave from the school at 8:00AM Thursday morning. Some parents and fans are planning to line the Hwy as they head to Lincoln. Feel free to come see them off, everyone is welcome to join!
Just a friendly reminder, there is no school on Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th. School resumes on Monday, March 9th. Have a great weekend!
Themes for the Girls State Basketball Tournament: Thursday Black Out/State Shirts and Friday/Saturday Pender Spirit Gear! Good Luck Lady Pendragons and Go Big Red!!
Girl's State Apparel for Sale: XL-Long Sleeve T-shirt-$17.00, L-Crewneck Sweatshirt-$22.00, M-Hooded Sweatshirt-$25.00, XL-Crewneck Sweatshirt-$22.00 Contact school office.
Come support our girls and coaches Thursday at 3:45 pm @ Lincoln Southwest HS!! Flyer made by Bailey K.
Your EHC Speech medalists are...
6th Serious Rosalia Paredes
4th Serious Alexis Bodlak
4th Poetry Alexis Bodlak
Reminder: The Girls state BB pep rally is today at 3:00 pm at school. Hope to see you there!
Headed down to Lincoln for the girls state basketball tournament later this week? Remember to read the clear bag policies.
https://huskers.com/sports/2019/8/19/211424499.aspx?fbclid=w08drvskif-mt9p6ewjsdu7btn5ymyvx4oqb
https://www.pinnaclebankarena.com/assets/img/Clear-Bag-Policy-Graphic-FINAL-b25f2ea86f.png?fbclid=IwAR3DDxm1FyKB6hQaNbWo4NcSNRzYow8ETG9VPJq_BOWj1Uha2mxzx4sf6Ec
The JH Girls BB game vs Tekamah-Herman scheduled for Thursday, March 6th has been cancelled. There will not be a make up date per Tekamah’s request.
Two hours left to purchase girls state basketball clothing. Store closes at noon.
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender/girls-basketball-pender/
The Elementary eNews for this week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/dcu0. Have a great week everyone!
There will be a pep rally on Tuesday, March 3rd at 3:00pm in the Event Center for our girls basketball team and coaches. Hope to see you there to show support for the coaches and team!
The Thunder clothing store will close tomorrow at midnight. Thunder-baseball.itemorder.com
Great job today eSports! Great showing for a novice team! You represented Pender very well!
Pender varsity eSports found serious damage at the Thayer Central Invite today!
Here is the link for anyone who would like to purchase girls state basketball apparel. Can’t wait to see you in Lincoln.
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender/girls-basketball-pender/
Good morning! This is Jason Dolliver the superintendent of Pender Public Schools. This message is to communicate a couple of changes in the school calendar.
These changes are a result of the Pender girls basketball team qualifying for the State tournament.
There is no school on Thursday, March 5 and no school on Friday, March 6. There will be school on Monday, March 9.
I appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these changes.
Thanks and have a great day!!
Girl’s State Basketball Brackets
District Champions!!!
Pender wins!!!!
Pender-50
Cambridge-43
STATE BOUND!!!!!
Up 7 with 17 seconds
Heise with a big three to put us up 6 with 3:06 to golf
Up 3 with 4 minutes to go
Pender-40
Cambridge-39
End 3rd quarter
Pender-40
Cambridge-37
1:30 left in 3rd
HUGE 3 pointer by Faith before half
Pender-34
Cambridge-30
Tip off in 1 minute! Let’s Go Pendragons!!!
Reminder:
If you can't make it to the Girls District Final game tonight vs Cambridge you can watch the game on the Cambridge Striv Channel. Click the link below to watch.
https://striv.tv/channel/cambridge/
EHC
Today is GAMEDAY!! Pender vs Cambridge @ 6:00 pm at Grand Island Northwest High School. Can't make the game? Catch it on Cambridge's Striv Channel.
https://striv.tv/channel/cambridge/ .
Reminder:
If you cannot make it to Grand Island Northwest High School Friday evening, catch the Pender Girls Basketball game vs Cambridge in the District Final @ 6:00pm on Cambridge's Striv Channel. https://striv.tv/channel/cambridge/
If you cannot make it to Grand Island Northwest High School Friday evening, catch the Pender Girls Basketball game vs Cambridge in the District Final @ 6:00pm on Cambridge's Striv Channel.
https://striv.tv/channel/cambridge/
Don't want to haul your softener salt to the basement? The football guys would be more than happy to help you out. Place your order now and help support the football team!
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Parents/Guardians: If you plan to let your student leave early to attend the Girls Basketball District Final in GI, Friday 2/28, contact the school office ASAP. School will NOT be dismissed early on that day. For attendance purposes we must know, thank you!
Wisner Gab-Fest Speech Meet Results are in! Alexis Bodlak 2nd in Poetry out of 30 competitors! And 6th in Serious out of 35 competitors - earning her a leg to nationals!
The Pender Girls Basketball team will play a District Final game v. Cambridge on Friday, February 28 @ Grand Island Northwest HS @ 6:00 PM. Winner goes to the State tournament. Good Luck Lady Pendragons!!!
Although today did not go how we wanted it to, these girls left it all on the dance floor and performed their best. Now it’s time to take a well deserved break, regroup, learn more skills, and continue to grow. Stay tuned to see what we accomplish next year!
5th out of 11 teams in Pom
4th out of 8 teams in Hip Hop
Eric Hathaway’s season comes to an end with a loss in the consolations tonight. Congratulations Wrestlers and Coaches on a great year!!!
Next weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/d6t7. Have a great weekend everyone! Go Pendragons!
Eric Hathaway continues his run in the state tournament with a 5-4 win in the consolation rounds. He will wrestle again in tonight’s semifinals and consolation rounds!
Braxton Volk’s great season come to an end with a loss in the 2nd round consolations. Congratulations on a fantastic freshman year!
Eric Hathaway picks up a pin in his first match this afternoon! We will wrestle again in 2nd round consolations.
Zack Randall’s great season come to an end at the State Wrestling tournament with a loss in the 1st Round consultations.
Braxton Volk picks up an 11-2 win in his first round consolation match at State Wrestling today!
Flames are off to state dance in Grand Island!! 🔥
Flames will be at State Dance Friday Feb 21st. Good Luck ladies!
Pender Public Schools is in need of substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals. Competitive pay is offered. If interested, please contact Deanna Hansen in the District Office by calling 402-385-3244 ext. 2306 or by emailing her at dehanse1@penderschools.org.
https://forms.gle/cRfGpfxSUHBLdrHU9
Secondary Parent, we need your input! Please follow this link and take the Parent survey ASAP!
Want to watch the Flames dance live this Friday at the State Dance competition? Follow this link to the live webcast: https://live.mrvideoonline.com/product/2020-nebraska-state-cheer-dance-championships-live-webcast/
3:30pm Pom/ 5:46pm HipHop (may run ahead of schedule)
Just few friendly reminders. Wednesday, February 19th there is no preschool or after school program. Dismissal for K-12th will be at 2:30 pm. Parent/Teacher Conferences will beginning at 3 pm and end at 9 pm. In between conferences make sure you stop at the library and check out the book fair. Friday, February 21st is a no school day.
Here is the bracket for the Pender Boys sub district BB games in Wisner next Tuesday.
The JHGBB game scheduled for this Thursday, February20th has been rescheduled to Thursday March 5th in Tekamah at 5:00 pm.
There will not be HAL for elementary students this week. Students that partake in HAL will resume next Monday, February 24th. Thank you!
BABYSITTING! StuCo will be offering their babysitting services in the Art Room from 3PM to 9PM. Free will donation- let the StuCo kids entertain your children ages 2 to 7 while you attend your conference! Thank you for your support!
The Elementary eNews for this week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/d2xo. Have a great week everyone!
There will be no HAL for elementary students today after school. Sorry for the inconvenience.
2020 State Wrestling Qualifiers!
Congratulations to the State Wrestling Qualifiers in Class D—Braxton Volk 113, Zachery Randall 152, and Eric Hathaway 285. Nice work boys!
Results are in from the Speech Meet in Wakefield:
6th Varsity Serious Rosalia
4th JV Poetry Londyn
2nd Varsity Serious and 3rd Varsity Poetry Alexis
And 6th place as a varsity team!
Good luck to the Speech team today in Wakefield!
Best of luck to the Pendragon wrestlers and coaches today at Districts in Plainview! Wrestling begins today at 3:00 pm and Saturday Morning at 10:00 am.
Girls Sub-District Bracket
The 2020 and 2021 Football schedules were released by the NSAA. Stay tuned for exact dates and set times.
Results are in from the Thurston County Spelling Bee in Winnebago!
3rd place Kairece Morris (7th grade)
2nd place Lane Kelly (6th grade)
1st place and moving on the the State Bee - Caleb Kelly (8th grade)
Post Prom fundraiser tonight at the girls basketball game. They will be serving pulled pork nachos/sandwiches beginning at 5:30 pm. To-go orders will be available. Also, carmel apples will be available for purchase just in time for Valentine's Day.
GBB tonight vs GACC. 6:00 JV scrimmage, 7:00 ish varsity girls.
The JV girls BB game scheduled for Tuesday February 11th vs GACC has been cancelled due to their low numbers. Pender will hold an inter squad JV scrimmage at 6:00 pm. Varsity girls will play GACC following our scrimmage, starting around 7:00 pm.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/cuk9. Have a great week everyone!
Congrats to the Pender Speech team at the Homer invite!
Cole Athey 6th Extemporaneous
Roxy Ekberg 5th Informative
Rosalia Paredes 1st Serious and 5th Humorous
Way to go!
Pender loses the dual to Winside 40-24.
Pender about to take on Winside. Let’s GO!
Wrestling loses 49-27 to Mullen. We now wrestle Winside at noon.
Quiz Bowl is at WSC for the Science Bowl competition. We are small but mighty due to the busy schedule of PPS on this Saturday.
There will be no HAL next week see you again 2/17!!
Good Luck to the speech team today in Homer!
Big Saturday for the Pendragons! Wrestling team takes on Mullen in the first round of the State Dual Tournament in Kearney at 10:30am. The girls BB team plays West-Point Beemer at 4:15 @Midland University in the Consolation game. Good Luck Pendragons!!!
Congratulations to the boys BB team on their win tonight vs Clarkson-Leigh! 58-52! Nice work boys!!
The Highway 275 and Highway 91 junction south of West Point has been closed due to flooding of the Elkhorn River. If you are traveling to Clarkson tonight for the BBB game you will need to take an alternate route.
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for scoring her 1,000th point during last night's EHC semi-final game! We are all very proud of you and proud to call you a Pendragon!
Pender Boys BB team plays Clarkson-Leigh tonight at 7:45 in Clarkson. Good Luck Boys!
With tonight’s loss to NBC, the Girls BB team will play the loser of O-C/WP-B Saturday at 4:15 pm @ Midland University. Also, congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for scoring her 1,000th career point tonight!
You can watch the Boys BB games Friday night at Clarkson-Leigh on their Youtube Channel. Click the link below to watch. Pender plays Clarkson-Leigh at 7:45pm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ovEIN9pyE
You can watch the entire EHC Girls and Boys BB tournaments at Midland on BRLD's Striv channel starting tonight through Saturday.
https://striv.tv/channel/brld/
The Nebraska Department of Education publishes school profiles annually, providing snapshots and detailed data outlining school performance and demographics. Data for Pender can be accessed on this page:
http://www.penderschools.org/article/187768
PPS staff members are in Atlanta to officially receive recognition for being named a 2019 National ESEA Distinguished School! Pictured are Megan Nixon, Kira Swinton, Kelly Ballinger, Ashley Bessmer, & Sheila Dahlman. Congrats PPS staff, students, parents, and patrons!!!
With the girls BB team’s victory tonight over HLH/F, Pender girls will play The winner of North Bend/Clarkson-Leigh Thursday night at Midland University @6:00 pm.
Your Lady Pendragons pull off the 71-67 upset of #3 seeded Humphrey/LHF in conference basketball quarter finals!
Pender Pendragon Wrestling Team has qualified for the State Duals Tournament in Kearney on Saturday, February 8th. Wrestling starts at 10:30 am at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.
Link for Pender State Duals shirts:
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-catego…/…/pender/
Your Poetry Champion at the Bancroft Speech Meet..... Alexis Bodlak!
Just a Reminder-The East Husker Conference does not accept any passes , including EHC passes, when attending the Basketball tournament (all rounds) or the Wrestling tournament.
EHC Wrestling
Grab your Pender eSports shirt today! Shirts are $16.00 (youth/extended sizes available). Order forms are in the office or from eSports team members. Due Thurs, February 13.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajw5ebv3JmqNDlXf9xH9ZD4pO8bhQWX9zdmZhXT660w/edit?usp=sharing
Due to illness , the JV and Varsity boys games tonight in Winnebago have been cancelled. Girls JV will begin at 4:45, followed by varsity girls.
EHC Brackets
Update on Tomorrow’s basketball game vs Winnebago: Girls JV game will begin at 4:45 pm, NOT 5:00pm. There will not be a boys JV game. Girls varsity will start after JV game, varsity boys follows varsity girls.
The 2020 Raptor Track & Field Apparel order forms are now available! Orders should be placed online. Click on the link below to get started OR scan the QR code on the form itself. Store will close Friday, February 14th, 2020 (11:59pm CST)
https://pendertf.itemorder.com
The February/March Newsletter is now available.
https://5il.co/cknt
Due to sickness there will NOT be a boys JV game tonight. JV girls game will start at 4:30 and have four quarters (6 minutes only). Varsity girls will follow. Parents night for boys and girls will be in between varsity girls and varsity boys game. Varsity boys at 7:30ish
Congrats Pender Flames! At the Midland Dance Festival today in class D they placed 1st in Hip Hop and 2nd in Pom!!! Way to work hard!!!
Londyn Nelson, Bailey Kubik, Trista Hansen, Isavel Paredes, Abigail Kubik, Isabelle Felber, Joslynn Jewell, and Camryn Miller
The Elementary eNews for the week of Jan. 27 is available at the following link: https://5il.co/cjdt. Have a great weekend everyone!
Howells-Dodge has moved Saturday’s basketball start time up to 2:00 pm in Dodge. 4 quarters of JV girls, followed by 2 quarters of JV boys, then varsity girls, and finishing with varsity boys. Not the time change and location of games.
Boys golf districts were released yesterday. Spring sports seem so far away yet they are right around the corner!
Boys and Girls Track Districts have been released. Location is TBD.
Haven't ordered your softener salt yet? Place your order and your very own Pender Football Boys will deliver. They will even carry it to your basement!
Place your order at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBq4zLQj800yrIczuW1CZe-Hso-obr-kSfAMwzhTeQzB63ig/viewform or contact the school office: 402.385.3244
Pender Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 22 due to the road conditions.
Pender Public Schools will begin at 10 am today, Wednesday, January 22 due to the road conditions. School will dismiss at 3:30/3:43 rather than 2:30. No morning preschool but there will be afternoon preschool.
Lady Pendragons overcome a 19 point deficit to defeat Clarkson/Leigh 49-44. Way to go, ladies!
The Elementary eNews for the week of Jan. 20 is available at the following link: https://5il.co/cd1t. Have a great weekend everyone!
The Basketball games scheduled for Saturday January 18th have been postponed to Tuesday January 21st in Clarkson. Start time for boys and girls JV is 4:30 pm, followed by girls varsity then boys varsity. No C team game Tuesday.
With the postponement of the Weeping Water Invite, Pender Wrestling will now be attending the Battle Creek Invite on Saturday 1-18-2020. Wrestling begins at 9 am.
With the postponement of the Weeping Water Invite, Pender Wrestling will now be attending the Battle Creek Invite on Saturday 1-18-2020. Wrestling begins at 9 am (hopefully!)
No school for Pender today, Friday, January 17 due to the current and forecasted weather. Have a great weekend!
The Weeping Water Wrestling Meet scheduled for Friday January 17th has been postponed. Stay tuned for reschedule date and time.
Today’s Speech Meet Results are in from Howells-Dodge:
6th in Poetry Londyn Nelson (first time speaker!)
1st in Poetry Alexis Bodlak
3rd in Extemp Zachery Randall
6th in Persuasive Calie Rabbass
5th in Persuasive Dylan Russman
3rd in Serious Rosalia Paredes
2nd in Serious Alexis Bodlak
Great day to be a Pendragon!
Just a reminder: The Junior high girls basketball game scheduled for Tuesday, January 14th, will be in Pender. A team starts at 4:00, followed by B team.
Running low on softener salt? Pendragon Football has you covered! Delivered right to your house! Place your order at:
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Your Flames Dancers received 6th in Hip Hop and 4th in Pom competing against many higher class teams today at Centura.
Your Flames Dancers are ready for their first competition of the year at Centura! Here we go! Stay tuned for updates.
Your Pender Pendragon wrestlers are the Winside Tournament Runner-Up! Individual results to follow
The Elementary eNews for next week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/c7yg. Have a great weekend everyone!
Due to Friday's wrestling competition being cancelled and the impending bad weather in Dewitt, our wrestling team will be returning to Pender this afternoon. They will wrestle in Winside Saturday morning at 9:30am.
The Friday portion of the Tri County tournament is cancelled today due to weather. Saturday will start at 11:30 am.
Elementary parents/guardians, please look in your child(ren) Thursday folder, which is coming home again tonight, for their 2nd quarter report cards.
Boys and girls BB teams will have parents night on Monday January 27th. The start time for the games have been adjusted to accommodate parents night. Start time for the JV games is now 4:30.
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! All local, county & state law enforcement officials are welcome to join us today for our 4th Annual Lunch With Law Enforcement dinner! Please see the attached lunch times. Come let us thank you for your service!
The Pender Wrestling team will be at Tri County this weekend for a dual tournament. You can watch live on the link provided starting Friday afternoon!
http://u9944737.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TpkOxMHXLdPbpNdAaYsRTOEnf7eaADwNaDQNbapgQhIgU0ZFKrzOzXsc0HeWbOJ-2F_jDUfHlFMX8pKCR-2FgQwWP-2BY5sqCwq0MvK8OCaHT8yRYg3PX-2BO41nFJjkhornr5FC-2BcZYdK-2FcLFUT6GgicL-2BJmd1wWtngGZm8DlN2LWGAx7wlZvbjYjMxWNlrJlnJx48QyfrgxQB-2BBXbQYQA8IQjah9jACvGwRry2x-2B3ntMNooqevm4N5THdrkbxDjzhlM6Un6zYOfzOHC19AXqBphOZUnx-2BULaI2Am-2B8bHkiCUqjvm00D6pNkeFiyYt99Yewjhayw
Pender FFA Chapter had a great experience at the District III FFA Leadership Development Events in Wisner-Pilger High School yesterday. All individual competitors made finals. Creed Speaking - 1st Alyssa Geisert, 2nd Lillie Timm; Jr Public Speaking - 2nd Alexis Bodlak; Sr Public Speaking - 3rd Dylan Russman; Extemporaneous Speaking - Zach Randall 4th; Sr. Parli Pro - 2nd and 3rd; Conduct of Chapter Meetings - 1st and 2nd; Ag Demonstration 5th purple and Blue; Opening Ceremonies Blue. Top two go to state in all contests
School resumes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7th, for all students. The after school program will resume tomorrow as well. However, students in the HAL program will resume on Monday, January 13th.
Thank you for sharing your dancers with us! Can’t wait to see you at camp again next year!
This afternoon’s Girls BB game (JV and Varsity) vs BRLD will be on Striv. Click below to watch! JV game starts at 4:00!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Just a reminder the 2nd-6th grade Boys & Girls Hip Hop Dance Camp is today Saturday Jan. 4th at 2pm! We will be in the OLD GYM. If your dancer did not get signed up before break they can still join us; we will dance at half time of the girls varsity game! (Make checks payable to Pender Public Schools)
Reminder: Saturday’s GBB will be JV and Varsity only, no C team game. JV starts at 4:00, varsity girls to follow.
3rd Place Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout!
Pendragon Girls take 3rd in the Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout with a 52-39 victory over Arlington!
Pender boys beat WP-B 62-55 for 7th place! Nice win boys!
BRLD will NOT be able to play a C-Team game Saturday due to low numbers . JV will still start at the regularly scheduled time, 4:00.
Tuesday’s Holiday Tournament schedule:
Boys play at 10:30 @ Wayne high school
Girls play at 3:30 @ WSC
The scheduled Holiday Tournament games for today have been postponed to Tuesday due to the weather. Game Schedule TBD, I will update as soon as I find out.
The boys game tomorrow vs WP-B will be at Wayne State College NOT Wayne High. St. Cecilia is not returning to finish their final game, so we now get to play at the college. 12:30 tip off.
Holiday tournament update:
Boys play West Point Beemer Monday Dec 30th at 12:30 @Wayne High
Girls play Arlington at 2:00 @WSC
Pender girls play Arlington at 2:00 @WSC Monday December 30th for 3rd place.
Boys play Hastings St Cecilia tomorrow at 3:30 at Wayne High School. NOT WSC
Boys down 38-8 at half to a long and athletic Wayne team.
Pender girls beat Wayne 64-59. Now play Hastings St. Celia at 2:00 @ WSC
Updated schedule for Saturday:
Girls play at 2:00, @ WSC if they win tonight or Wayne High if they lose.
Boys play at 3:30-@WSC if they win tonight or Wayne High if they lose tonight
Girls lead 53-40 over Wayne after 3 quarters.
Girls update: Pender leads Wayne at half 38-28
After one quarter, Pender girls lead Wayne 24-17 in the Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout.
Pender Wrestling at Stanton Quad:
Lost to Winside 36-18
Defeat Stanton 42-30
Defeat Quad County 42-40
Pender’s football district for the 20-21 season! Full schedule will be released in February.
The Girls BB team has added a C team game vs BRLD on January 4th. The C-team game will start @ 4:00, followed by JV, then Varsity. The boys do not play any games this night. Please note the start time adjustments due to the addition of the C team game.
Don’t forget Friday is the last day to turn in your HIP HOP camp forms for 2nd through 6th grade boys and girls. See flyer attached. There are more forms in the office.
PPS is having issues with the heating system in the K-3 classrooms. The temperature is between 60 & 65. Please be sure kids wear winter appropriate clothing. Thanks!
The water is back on at PPS. School will be in session tomorrow. The boil notice is still in effect. Students are asked to bring water to drink. Thank you!
PPS currently has no water. That means no drinking water but also no water for plumbing (toilets). As a result, all after school programs are cancelled today. This does NOT include the basketball games in Humphrey. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the water situation in Pender the JHBBB vs Walthill today is CANCELLED.
Wisner has changed the start time for the JHBBB game Thursday to a 3:00 start time due to them hosting JV and Varsity games that evening beginning at 4:30. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Reminder: Tonight’s JV girls game @ Humphrey begins at 4:00 pm. 2 quarters of JV boys to follow, then varsity girls and boys. Good Luck!!
Dissection day #1 in advanced biology today! The most wonderful time of the year!
Due to Humphrey only having one gym, the Girls JV BB game Tuesday, Dec. 17th will begin at 4:00 pm NOT the previously listed time. Followed by 2 Quarters of JV boys, then Varsity Girls, then Varsity Boys.
The link for this weeks elementary eNews is available here: https://5il.co/bw6p. Have a great week everyone!
Congratulations to Dylan Vogt, Jaxon Maise, & Caleb Trimble for being named to the OWH Honorable Mention Class D-2 Football team.
The Boys BB game Monday @ Allen will start at 6:00 pm, not the previously listed time. JV boys will only play 2 quarters.
Check out the Wrestling Preview created by PHS Media Class Members here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_9sc5vWWSI
PHS will not Striv the activities tonight due to high activity participation numbers. Sorry for the inconvenience! GoPendragons!
Santa Bags are available for order! Please return to school by 12/13. There are extra order forms in the office. $2.50/bag Thank you for supporting PHS Close Up!
CALENDAR CHANGE: There will be no school on Monday, January 6, 2020 for students. PPS teachers and administrators are planning to have inservice that day.
Basketball Reminder: The JV girls game vs LHNE will begin at 4:30 Thursday Dec 12, not the previously listed time. Wrestling will begin at 6:30 in Hesse event.
Pender media class did a winter sports preview with the Boys BB team. Listen to the interviews here:
https://youtu.be/QwcEIvXpN1I
Sounds of the Season is 5 days away. Do you have your tickets? Limited tickets are still available. Contact Lisa at the school office to secure yours.
The Elementary Christmas Concert tonight will be streamed on PHS @StrivTV beginning at 6:00 pm. https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Limited tickets available to Sounds of the Season. Stop in the school office to get yours today. Performance is 6 days away, December 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Pender will start at 10 am today.
PHS Weightroom: With a chance of a wintry mix hitting at 4-5AM, the weight room will NOT be open Monday morning.
Congratulations to Zoey Lehmkuhl and Ashley Ostrand for being chosen for the Omaha World Herald All State Volleyball Honorable Mention Class D-1!
Thank you to all who donated to the StuCo coat check fundraiser! We will be back next Thursday, Dec. 12th! Thank you!!
The Elementary eNews for the next week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/bqqj. Have a great weekend everyone!
Congratulations to the Boys AND Girls BB teams for their victories tonight vs Tekamah Herman. Tonight also marks Coach Maillioux’s first career win as a head coach!
Reminder for tonight:
The JV boys will play 2 quarters vs Tekamah-Herman beginning at 5:15pm. The Varsity girls game will begin after the conclusion of the JV boys. Anticipated start time for girls varsity is around 6:00pm. Varsity boys will follow the varsity girls game. Please support the Jr Class Soup Supper tonight and watch the Flames Dance team at halftime of the boys varsity game. Game will be on Striv.
PHS Close Up is still selling raffle tickets for two awesome prizes! The prizes will be on display tonight for the first home basketball games vs TH. If you haven't bought your tickets yet, come see us! Drawing will be Dec. 12.
Just a reminder for tonight: Wakefield does not allow roasters or crockpots in the building to feed teams after games.
Good Luck to the Girls & Boys Basketball teams AND the Wrestling team as they kickoff the season at Wakefield tonight . JV girls BB begins @ 4:00 in Wakefield, other games to follow. Wrestling Dual begins @ 7:00 pm in Wakefield. Good Luck Pendragons!!
Tuesday, December 10th at 6 pm is the Preschool winter concert followed by the K-6th grade performance starting at 6:30 pm. Both programs will be held in the Heese Event Center. Preschool students need to be in Mrs. Goodman's room by 5:45 pm. K-6th students need to be in their classroom by 6:20 pm. Band students need to set up their instruments in the band room at 6 pm and then return to their classroom.
Your outstanding district actors: Nike Ritschel, Carson Miller, Rosalia Paredes, Zachery Randall, Madalyn Meyer, and Lucas Timm! One judge would have given us the best ensemble award if that was a thing. Today we fought hard and left it all on the stage. Although today did not turn out how we thought it would, this was a season of growth, and I am proud of how far we have come since our first performance. In the judges words, “it’s like a whole different show.” Our crew deserves a special shout out - without you we wouldn’t have a set to perform on, lights, fog, or sound! We also say goodbye to some awesome seniors: William Athey, Madalyn Meyer, and Larry McManigal. Congratulations on a great show and wonderful season.
Friday December 6th- Start time change vs Tekamah Herman: Due to no JV girls game and only 2 quarters of JV boys, we will start the JV boys game at 5:15pm instead of the previously listed time of 4:30.
Here at District one acts in Bloomfield we are running about 5-10 minutes behind schedule. Our original performance time is supposed to be 1:45pm. However, it was communicated that we may perform later than that. I expect us to perform around 2:00pm. That being said, we could perform anytime between 1:45pm and 2:30pm. Awards will follow the last performance of the day.
Good Luck to the One Act kids today at Districts in Bloomfield. They will perform at 2:30. Break a Leg!!
Sounds of the Season tickets are selling fast. Get yours soon before they are sold out. Sounds of the Season is Sunday, December 15, 2019 @ 2:00 p.m.
Pender District One Act performance in Bloomfield today will perform at 2:30 p.m.
There will be no HAL today, Monday, December 2nd. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The StuCo elves dressed in their ugly Christmas sweater best were busy tonight spreading some holiday cheer!!
The JHBBB game scheduled Monday Dec 2nd in Homer will begin at 3:00 pm, NOT the 4:00 time previously listed. Sorry for any inconvenience.
PHS Close Up students are selling raffle tickets for two prizes! A large (5'x2') yard scene & a holiday themed gift bag. Winner will be chosen Dec 12 at our home BB/Wrestling events.
Good evening, this is Jason Dolliver the superintendent of Pender Public Schools. There will be no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 27 due to the weather conditions. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
School will close today at 1:45 due to the current and forecasted weather. Busses will leave as close to 1:45 as possible.
Thanks and have a great day!!
Secondary Parents please take a few minutes to complete the following technology survey. The data your feedback provides helps us to make important decisions regarding our technological needs: http://www.BByt.es/9BSPP
December/January Newsletter is here!
https://5il.co/bkhg
Good afternoon!
This is Jason Dolliver, the Superintendent of Pender Public Schools. The weather forecast for tomorrow and Wednesday could make travel very difficult and dangerous. As of now, we are projected to get between 6 and 9 inches of snow and up to 40 mile per hour winds. Snow is slated to begin around the noon hour. Time will tell what actually happens. I intend to keep a very close eye on the situation as this weather event unfolds in an effort to make sure the best decision possible can be made for the safety of Pender students and staff.
The timing of this weather event will make decision making challenging. I will do my best!
The intent of this message is to inform you of the weather situation headed our way. It is also intended to prepare families for what may need to happen in the middle of the day tomorrow. If and when it begins to snow, it likely won’t stop for several hours. This may make it necessary to dismiss school early. I would like to limit the amount of time between the decision to close school early and when school is actually closed. Limiting that time frame will allow school to be in session for as long as possible. If the weather does indeed dictate closing school early, it would be great to be able to dismiss no more than 45 minutes later. A shorter amount of time would be even better.
My request is for families to prepare for a situation in which school is dismissed early tomorrow. Your cooperation with this request is greatly appreciated.
Thanks and have a great day!
PPS Parents: We need your help! Please take a quick 5 minute survey to help PPS make future technology decisions! Elementary parents your survey link is: www.BByt.es/PAW5P. Secondary parents your survey link is: www.bbyt.es/9BSPP. Thank you for your time and ideas!
Reminder-JH Boys Basketball games vs Emerson-Hubbard Scheduled for Tuesday Nov 26th is CANCELLED. Emerson does not have JH sports on their own.
Our students & staff knocked it out of the park! Over 1300 items and $1500 donated to local food pantry! Special thanks to JH STEM/Music Appreciation classes as well as Brandi Kolbeck, Katie Meier and Scott Pfeiffer for collecting, counting and transporting! Happy Thanksgiving!
Pender One Act presents... Enter Three Witches A Story of Macbeth.... We hope you will come join us for our school and community ONE ACT performance this Monday, November 25th at 3:00pm in the Hesse Event Center. Admission will be free will donation.
Your 3rd place EHC one act! Enter Three Witches.
The Flames are selling Thirty-One products! See your favorite Flames dancer to look through a catalog and order. You can also order on the party page here: https://www.mythirtyone.com/11017988?pd=11522339
Pender Public Schools has 2013 Apple Air laptops available for purchase at a reduced price of $250 until Tuesday, December 3, 2019 If interested, please contact the office or Mrs. Davis.
For more info about the sale:
http://www.penderschools.org/article/106339?org=district
Non-senior StuCo members get to spend the day at the Nebraska State Leadership and Sportsmanship Summit! Carson Miller in action as part of the NSAA Student Advisory Committee! #BuildingLeaders #PendragonPride #GreatDayToBeAPendragon
Non-senior StuCo members get to spend the day at the Nebraska State Leadership and Sportsmanship Summit! Carson Miller in action as part of the NSAA Student Advisory Committee! #BuildingLeaders #PendragonPride #GreatDayToBeAPendragon
Reminder: The Winter Sports Kickoff is this Friday evening starting at 6:30. Come meet your winter sport athletes and coaches. Booster Club will be serving walking taco bags. Also, there is a big announcement coming!!! Don’t miss out!
CONGRATULATIONS to the Pender One Act!!! 3rd place at EHC!! They received numerous outstanding performer and tech awards! (Pictures to come) And Zachery Randall was crowned your Best Overall Male Supporting Actor! Way to work hard! #goingforgoldatdistricts #pendragonpride
Good Luck to the Pender One Act team today as they travel to Howells for East Husker Conference One Acts. BREAK A LEG!!
The Elementary eNews for this week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/beoe. Have a great week everyone!
We are off to a good start for our can food drive with 523 total cans and Mrs. Carda’s advisory in the lead with 129 for secondary and Mrs. Goodman with 108 for elementary. Please continue to bring in items we are collecting till Friday!!
Sounds of the Season is quickly approaching on Sunday, December 15th and tickets are on sale today. $15 for children/adults. This event sells out quickly so stop at school office to get your tickets today.
Your Pender Pendragons are crowned Champions in the Battle of the Bands tonight!!!! Congratulations Pendragon Pep Band!!!
Tomorrow is your Pender One Act Festival! Come support your Pendragon actors and their comedic show! Pender performs at 9:00AM Awards will be held around 3pm!
The Winter Sports Kickoff is Friday, November 22nd. The wrestlers and both basketball teams will have activities for the kids to do. The Booster Club will have Walking Tacos. Doors open at 6:30, teams will be introduced at 7:00pm. Hope to see you there!
Come on out tomorrow night and attend the Battle of the Bands! The battle starts at 7 pm at the Pender Public Schools. This will be a fun night of friendly compeitition to fight for rights to the title of "2019 Battle of the Bands Champion"!
EHC Volleyball selections are out! Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand, Zoey Lehmkuhl, Olyvia Nelson, and Izzy Felber for EHC Honorable Mention!
PPS is excited to announce that we have been selected by NDE as a National ESEA Distinguished School! Each state may only name 2 schools per year, so this is an especially prestigious honor! Please look for additional information and pictures from our assembly today!!
The Flames are selling Thirty-One items! See your favorite Flames dancer to look through a catalog and order. You can also order on the party page here: https://www.mythirtyone.com/11017988?pd=11522339
Another excellent Veteran’s Day Program at PPS in front of a huge crowd. Thanks Mr Bartlett, Mrs Carda, & Mrs Schrunk for putting it together and Mr Dregalla and Mrs Kolbeck for the music!
Collaborative efforts between Student Council, FFA, and a couple key elementary honor choir students pulled off a great "mini" Veterans Day Program at the Legacy! Thank you Legacy for having us and thank you Veterans!!
Collaborative efforts between Student Council, FFA, and a couple key elementary honor choir students pulled off a great "mini" Veterans Day Program at the Legacy! Thank you Legacy for having us and thank you Veterans!!
Briskets are in the smoker at Lola and the Boys! Pender FFA Alumni Brisket Feed is tomorrow (Sunday) in Pender school cafeteria, 11 am - 1 pm. To-go boxes available.
The Elementary eNews for the week of Nov. 11-15 is available at the following link: https://5il.co/b95h. Have a great weekend everyone!
Pender Wrestling Team Store is open for business! Link is below and the store closes on Nov 21st at 11:59 pm
https://penderwrestling2019.itemorder.com/sale
Wanted: We are in need of a pair of combat boots for a display for our Veterans Day program on Monday. Please label and bring to the school office. Thank you!
Chairman Bill Newton came to speak with the Government Class about the Village Board. We appreciate him taking time out of his day to educate us about our local government!!
Monday, November 11th Pender Public Schools is hosting the annual Veterans Day Program at 2:00 pm in the Heese Event Center. Students in Kindergarten thru 6th grade will be participating in the program and we hope that they will be able to wear a patriotic (red, white or blue) shirt that day to school.
As parents, you are invited to attend the program as we honor our local Veterans and Soldiers who have served our great country. If you know a Veteran, please ask them to join you in attending the Veterans Day Program November 11th at 2:00 pm.
Pender Public Schools is having a food drive to help stock the local food pantry prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. See the details below!
Congrats to all the student who participated in the EHC honor choir today what great day of music making!!
Congrats to all the student who participated in the EHC honor choir today what great day of music making!!
Congrats to Pender’s Lillie Timm, Carson Miller, and B-R’s Mikki Byrne for being named Class B 2019 All-State Honorable Mention in softball by the Lincoln Journal Star.
Congrats to Pender’s Lillie Timm, Carson Miller, and Londyn Nelson for being named Class B 2019 All-State Honorable Mention in softball by the Omaha World Herald.
The Elementary eNews for the week of Nov. 4-8 is available at the following link: https://5il.co/b43j. Have a great weekend everyone!
Congrats to Reanna Hallstrom, Rosey Paredes, Isaac Butts and Chase Hofmeister for participating in the Midland A Cappella Honor Choir!!! What a great day to be a singing Pendragon!
Congratulations to the Pender FFA Chapter for earning a 2 Star rating in the National Chapter Award process and being a top 10% chapter. Congrats also to James B and Braden P for earning the American FFA Degree.
The Pendragon football season comes to an end tonight with a loss to Bloomfield in the first round of the playoffs. The team finishes with a 4-5 record on the year.
"The Chamber of Commerce has moved the location for Mainstreet trick or treating . Tonight's event will be held at the Pender Community Center from 4-6 pm. It is suggested that parents accompany their children."
Just a reminder: There is no school on Monday, November 4th for PreK-12th grade. Pender Public Schools is hosting EHC Honor Choir.
FYI: Thanks Bloomfield!
Best of luck to the Pender VB team as they play Fremont Bergan in the Sub-District Final tonight at 7:00 PM in Oakland. #PenderPride!
Red Ribbon Week dress up days are outlined below! Please notice the changes on Thursday/Friday to allow for Spirit Day during State FB Playoffs!! Go Big Red!
NSCAS individual student reports were handed out to 4th-9th grade parents at PT Conferences. The following link will take you to an interpretive guide for parents. If you did not receive your child's report it will be coming home this week via Thursday folders or in the mail. Don't be afraid to call the school if you have questions! https://cdn.nwea.org/docs/NE/NSCAS+Interpretive+Guide+for+Parents.pdf
Just a reminder that it's Red Ribbon Week @ PPS!
Here are the dress up days for Monday and Tuesday:
Monday is "Wear Red to kick off the week!"
Tuesday is "Wear your favorite team jersey/gear! Let’s TEAM UP against drug use!"
East Husker Conference Softball 1st and 2nd teams selections have been released. First Team—Lillie Timm, Londyn Nelson, and Maria Ras.
Second Team—Carson Miller & Dawson Anderson
Congratulations Ladies!!!
The first round of playoffs in Bloomfield will start at 6:00PM Thursday, October 31st.
The Pender football team will travel to Bloomfield Thursday October 31st for the first round of playoffs. Time TBD.
Congratulations to the cross country teams on a great year! The girls finished their season Friday at State in Kearney. Nice job ladies!
Your Pendragons win the final regular season football game vs Omaha Christian Academy 61-0. The 1st round of playoffs is Oct 31. Go Big Red!
Good luck to the girl's cross country team at the State Meet in Kearney on Friday, October 25! The Pendragons race at 2:00 pm at the Kearney Country Club.
Congratulations to the Pender FFA State Land Judging Participants for representing the chapter. Special recognition goes to Jonathan Schmedding for earning a blue ribbon.
Amazing job by our students on the 18-19 NSCAS test! Today we celebrated these Excellent and Elite performances. They couldn’t do it without the support of their parents and school staff! It’s a GREAT day to be. Pendragon! #PRIDEwithaPurpose
Shout out: The StuCo Sportsmanship Committee researched and created the Spectator Code of Conduct you've been hearing before home Varsity competitions! The banner is hung in its temporary location for tonight's volleyball game for all to admire! #PendragonPride #Respecttheref
The girls and boys basketball teams are selling basketball apparel! Follow the link to order. Make sure when you check out you select a Pendragon for fundraising credit. Store closes on Nov. 1st and gear should be here 3-4 weeks later! https://penderbb.itemorder.com/
Tonight’s VB game vs. BRLD will be parents night. JV/C team games start at 5:30, parents night will be held after JV/C and before varsity.
Next weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/avrt. Have a great weekend everyone!
The kindergarteners had a great time at the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch today!
Wednesday, October 23rd is going to be a busy and fun day here at PPS.
1) NCCAS Recognition Celebration begins at 8:30 am in the Heese Event Center. If your child is being recognized you have been notified.
2) Parent-Teacher Conferences are that night from 3 to 9 pm. If you have an elementary student please make sure you sign up online for a time to meet with their teacher.
3) There is NO school for Preschool on Wednesday, October 23rd.
3) There is NO after school program on Wednesday, October 23rd.
Other reminders:
There will be NO school on Friday, October 25th. Also, there has been a calendar change and there will be no school for Preschool - 6th grade on Wednesday, November 27th. Please mark your calendars.
Pender girls are District D-3 Runner Ups!
Piper S. is your District Champion
Faith M. finishes 9th
Jessica K. finishes 10th
The girls team will compete next Friday, Oct 25th at 2:00 pm @ Kearney Country Club
Congratulations to all our cross country runners! Piper Steinman is your girls District Champion. Pender girls finished as district runner up in the team race!
Check out the D-3 Cross Country Meet finish today on @Striv.tv https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders had a great time at our 2nd Annual Digital Citizenship Symposium. We were lucky to have Karen Haase of KSB Law with us today via Zoom! We learned a lot about the good/bad aspects of social media and how to be a great digital citizen! #betheone
Student Council Fundraiser/Opportunity!
Store closes at midnight TONIGHT!!!
Don't forget to order your fall clothing!
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS23960/shop/home
District CC starts at 4:30 pm tomorrow at the Pender Golf Course with the girls’ race first. Let’s pack the course - Red Out!
Don't forget to get your Halloween Spooktacular forms turned in by THIS Friday!
Mark your calendars! Our first Pender One Act Festival will be held on Saturday, November 16th in the Hesse Event Center. Your Pender One Act team will be performing Enter Three Witches: A Story of Macbeth. More details will be shared closer to the date.
Picture Retakes are Thursday, October 17th. Please call the office to make sure your child is on the retake list.
It's always an exciting day when we can share how well our students have done on their NSCAS tests! Please make plans to join us!! #supersmartpendragons #rollingouttheredcarpet
Store closes Thursday night! Get your orders in!
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS23960/shop/home
Next weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/as5z. Have a great weekend everyone!
NEN battles hard but loses game 2 to Omaha Gross 6-3 in the district finals. A terrific season comes to an end for the Vipers. Good luck to Gross Catholic at state this upcoming week.
Gross & NEN Softball teams and fans participate in a Down Syndrome awareness walk at the field for team Noah Jacobsen, the Gross Catholic coach’s son between game 1&2! They missed the walk in Omaha for today’s game so coaches and players surprised the family!
In a back and forth game the Vipers give up 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th and fall short to Omaha Goss 7-4. Game 2 will begin in 30 minutes.
Good luck to our NEN Vipers today as they travel to Omaha Gross for district Softball!
Just a reminder about Digital Citizenship activities planned for 4th-5th-6th graders next week! Check out the dress up days! A pizza party is on the line for the class with the best participation ! We will be talking about how to be a responsible digital citizen! #betheone
Attention: PARENTS/GUARDIANS of Sparks & Flickers dancers!!!! Please notice it is very cold outside!!! Do not hesitate to keep your dancer(s) home out of the cold!!! IF you bring your dancer(s) make sure they wear lots of layers and bundle up!!!!
You can watch the football team tonight vs Mead on @striv at 7:00pm!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Sparks & Flickers! Don't forget we dance TONIGHT at the last home football game! We are so excited to dance with you again under the lights! We will practice at the END of the first quarter in the South West corner of the field. Please dress WARM!
Reminder:Tonight is parents night for the football team. Parents please be at the field by 6:30.
Softball will play SATURDAY at Omaha Gross. First game will be at 10:00 am. More details to come.
Last chance to rent a football jersey for the last regular home game! Bring your $1 tomorrow!
UPDATE: There was a misunderstanding regarding the deadline for school pictures. The new deadline is the morning of Monday, October 14th. If your child is getting retakes please contact the office as well as send the orignial proof sheet back to school. If you have any questions please contact the office.
Vipers fall 6-3 to Crete in sub- district softball. They now wait to see if wildcard points will put them in a district final on Friday.
EHC volleyball bracket is out and Pender will travel to Stanton to play Clarkson-Leigh next Thursday.
Conference CC will now be Wednesday October 9th at 1:30pm at Logan View. Please note the change of date and time.
There is no Thursday, Oct. 10th Junior High Volleyball game against Emerson as they are combined with Wakefield Allen. Thanks!
Congratulations to TC girls golfers Jazzmin Nolze (5th place) and Emma Beutler (6th place) as they qualied for Girls state golf next week in North Platte!
Your NEN Vipers drop their first game in districts to Beatrice but are able to rebound to pick up a win against North Bend! They will now play Tuesday at 2:00 against the loser of Crete v Beatrice.
Last 10 days to order your Fall Pender clothing!
Available to order through this link! https://stores.inksoft.com/WS23960/shop/home
The PHS Flames Dance Team and Close Up are offering a “Halloween Spooktacular” event for students in K-6. Be watching for registration information in your Thursday folder this week!
Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors. If you are interested in a Pender Letterman's Jacket our rep will be here Friday, October 18th at 8:15AM!
Sparks & Flickers! Don't forget we dance at the last home football game THIS Friday! We are so excited to dance with you again under the lights! We will practice at the start of the first quarter of the game. Here is a link to review the dance: https://youtu.be/mMaJVs9FGEk
Start time for JHVB today is 4:00 pm NOT 3:30. Please plan accordingly.
The Elementary eNews for the week of Oct. 7-11 is available at the following link: https://5il.co/anmz. Have a great weekend everyone!
The Softball tournament at Dodge today has been cancelled due to poor field conditions. Again, no softball games today.
October 15th the Volleyball team will be recognizing all cancers at the JV/Varsity game vs. Homer. If you would like to order a shirt please complete the following form.
Pender Football will be on @Striv.tv tonight. https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Volleyball beats Neliegh-Oakdale 2-1
Sweeps Emerson-Hubbard
Nice job ladies!!!
The Softball games scheduled for tonight have been canceled due to wet field conditions in Wisner and Pender.
Sub district SB: Vipers play Beatrice on Monday Oct 7th in Crete @ 2:00 pm.
School picture proofs & ID cards are being sent home with students today. Elementary parents, please check Thursday folders. If you would like your student to be added to the picture retake list, please contact the school office. Picture retake day is October 17th.
The JH girls Volleyball game in Ponca on Monday, October 7th will start at 4:00 pm, NOT the listed 3:30 time.
These kids put in a ton of work to get ready for this day! They presented to hundreds of students & adults across the state of Nebraska yesterday!! Not an easy task for 6th graders...but they were AWESOME! Way to represent PPS! Digital Citizenship Symposium 2019 #BeTheOne
The South Sioux City Cross Country meet scheduled for Thursday October 3rd has been cancelled due to course flooding. It will not be rescheduled.
H/LHF takes set three 25-16
H/LHF takes set two 25-22
H/LHF takes set one in Pender.
Pender trails in set two 21-19
Fall Pender clothing is available to order through this link!
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS23960/shop/home
Store closes October 17th!
The Ponca SB game has been rescheduled to Thursday October 3rd in Wisner. NEN will play NBC @ 5:00 pm in Wisner (varsity only) then play Ponca @7:00 ish (varsity only).
The softball game for tonight against Ponca has been postponed due to weather.
Remember when the football team sold scarves and stocking caps right before summer? Silly huh? Well, it's getting colder and we have surplus scarves for sale for $20. Contact Coach Volk or any varsity football player for a great fan item!
You can watch tonight’s VB game vs. Winside on @Strivsports link below OR listen to the game on 107.9 The Bull.
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Your NEN Vipers are the 2019 East Husker Conference Champions! Vipers win 12-1 in 4 innings over WP-B!
The October/November Newsletter is here!
https://5il.co/ajfw
The EHC softball game scheduled for 6:00 today in Tekamah has been moved to a 5:00pm start time. Again, game time for today has been moved from 6:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The NEN Vipers will play the EHC championship game Monday at 6:00 pm in Tekamah
The Elementary eNews for the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 4 can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/ai8e. Have a great week everyone!
Your NEN Vipers take 2 shutout victories into the conference finals. Vipers defeat Madison 12-0 & Twin River 8-0. Great pitching by Macy Stuhr and Londyn Nelson secure the wins!
The football game tonight vs. Clarkson-Leigh will be played in Leigh.
They’re coming back! More information on ordering your varsity letter winner a Pender Letterman’s Jacket will be coming soon!
Reminder for EHC Softball tournament this weekend in Tekamah: EHC passes will no longer get you into conference tournaments. This is a new rule that comes into effect this year.
Preschool through 6th grade school pictures is tomorrow, Thursday, September 26th.
The lunch menu for tomorrow and Friday will be switched. Tomorrow will be Spaghetti & Lettuce Salad and Friday will be Chicken Patty & Tater Tots. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The Lady Pendragons fall to Stanton in two 14-25 and 13-25. Will play Wisner-Pilger next.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, is picture day for preschool and grades 7-12. Thursday, September 26 is picture day for preschool and grades Kdg-6th.
Due to flooding there has been a change for the South Sioux City Cross Country Invite on October 3rd. The new location is South Ridge Golf Course.
We hope you had a wonderful homecoming week! Here is the Elementary eNews for the week of Sept. 23-27: https://5il.co/adxy.
Pender Flames are selling Fall Pender Pendragon clothing. Check out the store link below, and support your dancers! Store closes October 17th!
https://stores.inksoft.com/WS23960/shop/home
#longsleeves #fallweather #penderpendragons
Just a reminder to all kids to enter door 16 for the dance tonight. Doors open at 7:00!!!
A big thanks to the FFA for 5th quarter bowling at Pender Lanes! 67 kids showed up.
Pender JH Girls VB - Tourney Champs!
Spirit Day
PHS Juniors were crowned the HoCo VB Class Champions today! Their reward was playing the teacher team. 6'7" Mr. Volk and 6'4" Mr. Ferg were a BIG presence in the front court!
Vipers Softball wins in JV 14-0 but Varsity takes a loss in extra innings in a wild, hard-fought game by both teams.
Picture Day is next week! PreK, 7th-12th Grades will take pictures on Wednesday, September 25 and PreK-6th Grades will take pictures on Thursday, September 26. Smile!
Spirit Street Tunnel walk coming up on Friday! See the details below. We are so lucky to have such and amazing PTO and Booster Club! Come join in the HoCo2019 fun!!
LV-SS takes set three tonight in a sweep 25-14. Back in action Thursday vs Wakefield-Allen.
LV-SS takes set two 25-20.
LV-SS takes set one 25-20.
Who wants a Pendragon Claw painted in their driveway!?!?!?
🙋♀️🙋♂️Find one of the Flames dancers and get them your address along with your $25! Options for words are Pendragons, Pender, or Pender Pendragons! (We can put the words/claw wherever you would like!) We will also make Pendragon Claw signs upon request for those who live out of town/have gravel driveways, just ask a dancer!
Check out the Lady Pendragons as they take on LV-SS in varsity volleyball action on @Strivtv https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
In case you haven't heard your 2019 Homecoming Court is Madalyn Meyer, Jess Krueger, Paige Steinman, Piper Steinman, Austin Roth, Larry McManigal, Charles Schmedding, and Jonathon Schmedding. Cornation will take place after the football game Friday Night! Good Luck to all!
Homecoming Decoration of Third floor by sophomores
Homecoming Decoration in third floor
sophomores
StuCo Fundraiser: Bring $1 again on Thursday and rent a football jersey to wear for Spirit Day Friday and to the big HoCo game!! Return on Monday! Go Big Red!!!
Vipers fight hard but they lose for the first time this season to GACC tonight. They will play again Thursday night at Albion.
Tonight’s softball game vs GACC can be seen on Pender’s Striv channel
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
7-12 Students kicked off their homecoming week with a class decorating contest! Areas of the school were assigned to each grade and will be judged tomorrow morning! The grades who place first, second, and third will be awarded points towards their class totals!
Your StuCo out and about kicking Homecoming Week off right!! Thank you to all the businesses who allowed our students to showcase their school spirit! Let's have a great week celebrating that Pendragon Pride!!! #GoBigRed #StuCo #HoCo2019
Your StuCo out and about kicking Homecoming Week off right!! Thank you to all the businesses who allowed our students to showcase their school spirit! Let's have a great week celebrating that Pendragon Pride!!! #GoBigRed #StuCo #HoCo2019
This weeks issue of the Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/a88a! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
First football performance for the Flames Dance Team! Way to go ladies!
Here's your 2019 7-12 Homecoming Schedule!!
The choir had great time singing for the Heritage Club at Popo’s!! It’s a great day to be a singing dragon 🎶
Lady Pendragons fall to the Patriots in a hard fought battle 19-25, 16-25, and 28-30.
Your NEN Vipers keep rolling with a 6-2 win over Class C #2 ranked Arlington! Next game is Monday in Pender v. GACC. (Parents Night) 5:00&6:30
Pendragon volleyball team takes on Clarkson-Leigh tonight. C team takes a loss (22-25 & 16-25) and B team wins both sets ( 25-15 & 28-26). Varsity up next! Go Big Red!
Picture Day is coming! Wednesday, September 25th (7th-12th) Thursday, September 26th (Prek-6th)
The game time for the JHVB in Wisner has changed from 6:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Wisner is hosting a varsity game tonight as well, thus the change to the JH start time.
The junior class magazine and gift fundraiser for prom is happening now! Please visit www.ShopFund.com or talk to a junior. Sales are due September 25th. Thank you for always supporting Pender Public Schools and the junior class.
StuCo Fundraiser: Bring $1 on Thursday and after school you will have an opportunity to rent a football jersey to wear to this Friday's home game! Return the jerseys to your teacher on Monday and StuCo will come and pick them up! Thanks for your support!
Your Vipers make quick work of Schuyler in JV & Varsity action winning 13-0 & 9-1! Next game is Thursday in Pender vs #2 ranked Arlington!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11th is our first 2:30 pm dismissal for kindergarten - 12th grade. Preschool dismisses at 3:30 pm. If your preschool child needs to ride the bus home please contact Mrs. Goodman or Andrea so that we can make sure they are on the bus.
PHS Close Up is selling Pendragon Spirit Bags for $2.50/bag. Orders are due 9/13. If you’d like to donate a bag, please contact the office or Tara Miller! Thank you for your support.
JHVB @ Wisner Thursday Sept 12th is at 3:00 pm instead of 6:00 pm. Please note the time change.
The start time for the Thursday VB game in Clarkson has changed to a 5:30 start instead of the originally posted time of 5:00. C-Team JV and Varsity will all play.
Thank you for coming to watch the Thurston Watermelon Days parade! Here are some photos of your dancers! Can’t wait to dance with you again at the last home football game Friday October 11th!
Thank you for coming to watch the Thurston Watermelon Days parade! Here are some photos of your dancers! Can’t wait to dance with you again at the last home football game Friday October 11th!
Thank you for attending the Sparks & Flickers Dance camp! We hope you had fun! We sure did! See you tomorrow at 1:00pm for the Watermelon Days parade in Thurston!
Pender finishes the day with two set sweep of T-H and a 2nd place finish in the Bronze division of the NEN Volleyball Classic. Nice job ladies!!!!
Pender loses game two to BRLD 25-23 and 25-11. Next up-T-H
Pender wins game one vs Wakefield-Allen 25-21 and 25-17! Next up-BRLD
It was a perfect day for Fresh Air Friday! The 6th graders loved reading Harry Potter outside.
Winter sports classifications have been released. Pender Girls BB team will be D-1 and the Boys BB team is D-2. Wrestling will be class D as well.
Next weeks edition of the Elementary eNews is available now at the following link: https://5il.co/a1l1. Have a great weekend everyone!
Your NEN Vipers Softball team picks up 2 wins tonight beating Tekamah-Herman 4-1 & West Point-Beemer 12-5.
The Lady Pendragon Cross-Country team gets things done at the Wisner-Pilger Invite in Beemer! CHAMPIONS!🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️. Congrats to our individual medalists of the meet, Nathan Breitbarth 18th for the boys, Paige Steinman 2nd, Piper Steinman 4th, Faith Morris 11th, & Jessica Krueger 16th!
The new Yearbooks are in! Stop in the office and get yours today. Limited copies available. $35 for a year of memories.
The Softball tournament postponed from last Saturday (8/31) has been rescheduled to this Saturday, September 7th in Wisner. NEN Vipers will play at 9:00 am vs LVSS, 11:00 am vs Hwy 91, and 1:00 pm vs O’Neill.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/9xn0
Have a great week everyone! :)
Vipers JV and Varsity Softball teams take care of O’Neil 8-0 & 14-2!
Advanced Bio is hunting for tardigrades, Earth's toughest animal, in the moss outside the school this afternoon!
Entry into tonight’s Volleyball scrimmage is a sports drink. Starts at 6:30. Come support the Volleyball girls and their coaches!
The softball tournament in Wisner has been postponed to a later date. We should know the rescheduled date early next week.
The softball tournament in Wisner has been pushed back to a 11am start time.
A big field goal in the final seconds by Dylan V give your Pendragons the victory!!! Great game Pender!!!!
Pender Public Schools has identified a suspected case of mumps today, Friday, August 30, 2019. This case has NOT been confirmed. Testing has taken place and the results will be confirmed in 1-4 days. School personnel have and will continue to take precautions within the building to help prevent the virus from spreading. Please do not send your child to school if they exhibit signs and symptoms of the mumps. Public Health officials encourage you not to panic, but rather be proactive, communicate any concerns, and take all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
The Pendragon Football team kicks off their season tonight at Winnebago. Kickoff will be at 7:00 pm. Good luck!
The Vipers softball team takes care of Madison/HLHF 14-1 in 3 innings. Saturday is the Viper Invite in Wisner! Game 1 is @ 10am.
Congratulations to our individual medalists at today’s Cross-Country meet in Hartington! Paige Steinman 1st, Piper Steinman 3rd, Jessica Krueger 9th, Alexis Bodlak 13th, and Nathan Breitbarth 12th on the boys’ side.
Special Congrats to the girl’s team who were Runner-Ups of the meet! Great first meet!
According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, there is a mumps outbreak in Northeast Nebraska. See the link below for details.
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/DHHS-Reports-Increase-in-Mumps-Cases.aspx
Contact school personnel with any questions/concerns.
Good luck to the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams today at their first meet in Hartington!
Pender High School Football is hosting a youth Flag Football League as a fundraiser. The online signup link is available below and info sheets will come home later this week. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ApghJxMKsWyva56g_tkAI-n5ZdKuqbaRviSMDwDDudI/edit?usp=sharing
Check out the video the Media class made about our first week of school. https://youtu.be/UFtX54BJepQ
Get a volleyball shirt just like your favorite volleyball player. Orders and payment are due to the office by Friday, August 30th.
Vipers Softball takes game 2 from Twin River 7-0! Congrats to Londyn N on the complete game shutout! Maria R with another Homer!
The Vipers take game one of their triangular v. LVSS 12-1! Homers by Reece K, Carson M & a 9-run 7th inning seal the win!
Your Pendragon VB team had a great day competing & team-building at the NE State Fair! Next scrimmage Sept. 3!
Your NEN Vipers are the 2019 Freeman Invite Champions defeating Seward 4-3 in the Championship game!
Vipers softball wins game 2 v. Hastings St. Cecilia 4-2! On to the Championship game!
Your Pendragon Volleyball team fights hard but drops their first game in Grand Island this morning 2-0.
Your NEN Vipers win game 1 over Raymond Central 4-3!
The "Meet the Teachers" edition of the 19-20 Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/9qes
Have a fabulous weekend everyone!
Your NEN Vipers Softball team takes care of Pierce 22-0 in JV action and 12-0 in the varsity game!
Reminder: Football Scrimmage is Friday evening at 6:30. Following the scrimmage, the booster club will be selling walking taco bags in the gym. Team merchandise will be available for order and all fall activity sponsors will introduce their staffs and players. Hope to see you there!
Just a reminder, there is no early dismissal today. The 2:30 pm dismissals on Wednesday do not start until Wednesday, September 11th.
Less than 1 week left on the Pender Football Store. Use the link below to check out the fan gear to support your Pendragon Football team.
https://penderhigh-football2019.itemorder.com/sale
Buy a sports pass that will get you in to all home games. $50 per adult, $25 per child, $40 senior citizen. District and Tournament Events Excluded. Stop in the school office to purchase.
The Beast is demanding you come to our last performance of Beauty and the Beast! 2:00 Please Be Our Guest!!!
What an amazing opening night don’t miss out on the rest of the performances Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00!!! Hope to see you there!!!
CloseUp Krispy Kreme donut orders are here. Come and pick up your orders in the school cafeteria this morning!
The kindergarteners had fun going in strawberries, blueberries, mud, and water just like Pete the Cat!
Good News! They have extended our clothing order deadline until Monday, August 19th. So order away!
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender/
Sale ends today at 10:00 a.m. Order now!
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender/
Pender JH & HS returned to some locker decorations! Welcome back kids!
Only 2 days to order your Pender Public Schools clothing. Order now at
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender/
Don't forget to come to tonight's Open House at Pender Public School from 6-8 pm. Students and Parents attend meeting at 6:30 pm in Heese Event Center. See you tonight.
We are excited to see everyone tonight at the Open House from 6 - 8 pm! Come meet your teacher and drop off your school supplies. Parents and 4th -12th grade students need to attend a mandatory technology/general meeting @ 6:30 pm.
7th grade Students/Parents are encouraged to attend Transition Night at 6:00 p.m. in school cafeteria.
Pender Educators are getting ready to go!
New Pendragon Volleyball clothing is on sale now.
https://fancloth.shop/R4FJP
NEN Viper Softball shirts are now on sale.
Get your Pender Cross Country 2019 apparel ordered! Deadline for orders is Sunday August 25th!
https://penderxc2019.itemorder.com/sale
Fall practices start Monday, August 12th. NSAA regulations require that all athletes have a physical BEFORE the start of practice. If you need a physical form, you can pick one up in the office at school.
The 2019 Pender Pendragon Football store is up and ready for your orders. The store will be open until 8-25-19 at 11:59 pm & we'll have flyers out to see the products. Ordering will also be available at the fall kickoff. Link:
https://penderhigh-football2019.itemorder.com/sale
Last day for summer food service is TODAY - Friday, August 2nd! We have enjoyed seeing you this summer! Thank you for participating!
Summer Food Program 8/2: Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy, Lunch - Taco Boat, Spanish Rice, Pineapple
Summer Food Program 8/1: Breakfast - Breakfast Bites, Lunch - Turkey Club, Peas, Applesauce
Last day for summer food service is tomorrow - Friday, August 2nd! We have enjoyed seeing you this summer! Thank you for participating!
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender/pender-public-schools/
PPS has Pendragon Gear to order until Aug 16. Order now and get it delivered to your door! Nervous about sizes? Try things on and order at the Open House on Aug.13! See you then!
Summer Food Program 7/31: Breakfast - Omelet, Lunch - BBQ Rib, Veggies, Peaches
The countdown has begun! School is almost here and we are excited to see the kids. The first newsletter of the year is ready! https://5il.co/943x
Summer Food Program 7/30: Breakfast - Muffin, Lunch - Tavern, Broccoli, Oranges
Summer Food Program 7/29: Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza, Lunch - Crispito, Spanish Rice, Pears
There are a few more days to sign up for Pender Football Youth Camp. Sheets are located by the school office or email Coach Volk @ covolk1@penderschools.org
Summer Food Program 7/26: Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy, Lunch - Cheeseburger, Corn, Fruit
Summer Food Program 7/25: Breakfast - French Toast, Lunch - Hot Ham & Cheese, Green Beans, Pineapple
Summer Food Program 7/24: Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito, Lunch - Hotdog, Baked Beans, Applesauce
Summer Food Program 7/23: Breakfast - Donut, Lunch - Taco, Spanish Rice, Peaches
Summer Food Program 7/22: Breakfast - Breakfast stick, Lunch - Pizza, peas, oranges
Summer Food Program 7/19: Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy, Lunch - Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Pears
Summer Food Program 7/18: Breakfast - Pancake/Egg, Lunch - Grilled Cheese, Veggies, Fruit
Summer Food Program 7/17: Breakfast - Biscuit and Sausage, Lunch - Pulled Pork, Broccoli, Pineapple
Summer Food Program 7/16: Breakfast - Dutch Waffle, Lunch - Sub Sandwich, corn, applesauce
Apple Air computers available for purchase now! There are a few 2015 models left ($400) and plenty of 2013 models ($350)--all in good shape. Stop by the school office if you would like to make a purchase.
Nebraska School Law states that all out-of-state transfer students, kindergartners, seventh grade students and all athletic participants, must have a physical within the last 6 months before starting school or practice. The cost is the individual family’s responsibility. NSAA states all athletic participants must have a physical after May 1st for the following school year. Physical forms are available in the school office or at Pender Medical Clinic.
Summer Food Program 7/15: Breakfast - Breakfast Bites, Lunch - Mini Corn dogs, Green Beans, Peaches
Summer Food Program 7/12: Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy, Lunch - Spaghetti, lettuce salad, oranges
The PHS Flames first Dance Camp of the summer is in the books! We had a wonderful experience and learned many new dances and techniques! We can’t wait for you to come see us at our home football and basketball games! Go Pendragons!
Deanna Hansen, Lisa Johnson and Amp Ferg attended the New AD/Administrative Outreach Seminar today at the NSAA office!
Summer Food Program 7/11: Breakfast - Omelet, Lunch - Chicken Patty, Peas, Pears
Summer Food Program 7/10: Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza, Lunch - Taco Boat, Spanish Rice, Fruit
Summer Food Program 7/9: Breakfast - Muffins, Lunch - Chicken Strips, veggies, pineapple
Can't believe it's time to start thinking about school supplies but the first day of school will be here before you know it!
Summer Food Program 7/8: Breakfast - French Toast, Lunch - Saucy Sub, broccoli, applesauce
No Summer Food Program Friday, July 5th. See you again on Monday, July 8th. Happy 4th of July!
No Summer Food Program July 4 & 5. See you again on Monday, July 8th. Happy 4th of July!
Summer Food Program 7/3: Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy, Lunch - Turkey Club, Corn, Peaches
In honor of Corky Malmberg - a retired Pender elementary teacher, mentor, and friend to many in the Pender community who is losing her hard fought battle with cancer - a community rocket launch on Wednesday, July 3 at 7:00 pm at the Pender football field has been organized. Mrs. Malmberg instilled a love of science and space in so many Pender students during her 34 year teaching career! How better to celebrate CoraLynn Malmberg than to launch a bunch of 🚀 rockets?!
Please bring a rocket to launch or just come and show your support for this amazing woman.
If you are unable to attend, please safely launch a rocket, video it to post, and share it on Facebook.
#rocketsforCorky
Summer Food Program 7/2: Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito, Lunch - BBQ Rib, green beans, oranges
Check out Pender Public Schools 2018-2019 Annual Report.
Summer Food Program 6/28:
Breakfast - Biscuits & Gravy
Lunch - Tavern, California Blend, Fruit Cocktail
Summer Food Program Lunch Menu for the month of July and August 1st and 2nd. Last day of the summer food program is August 2nd.
Summer Food Program 6/27:
Breakfast - Breakfast Stick
Lunch - Crispito, Spanish Rice, Pineapple
Summer Food Program 6/26:
Breakfast - Pancake & Egg
Lunch - Cheeseburger, Corn, Applesauce
Summer Food Program 6/25:
Breakfast - Biscuit & Sausage
Lunch - Hot Ham & Cheese, Broccoli, Peaches
Pender Football is holding a youth football camp on Aug 5th & 6th from 9:30-11:30 am for Prek-6th grade Pender students. Cost is $25 and each camper will receive a t-shirt and pizza on Day 2
Contact Coach Volk at (402)316-8175 or covolk1@penderschools.org with any questions.
Even after only two days of musical rehearsals I can tell this is going to be an amazing show!!! Mark you calendars 8/16 and 8/17 at 7:00 8/18 at 2:00!! Come be are guest at this years production of Beauty and the Beast!
Summer Food Program 6/24:
Breakfast - Dutch Waffle
Lunch - Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Oranges
Summer Food Program 6/21:
Breakfast - Biscuits & Gravy
Lunch - Taco, Spanish Rice, Pears
Summer Food Program 6/20:
Breakfast - Breakfast Bites
Lunch - Pizza, Peas, Fruit Cocktail
Summer Food Program 6/19:
Breakfast - Omelet
Lunch - Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, pineapple
Summer Food Program 6/18:
Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza
Lunch - Grilled Cheese, Green Beans, Applesauce
Don't send your kids to the pool hungry! Send them to school for lunch every weekday and they can eat all they want....for free? All kids ages 1 to 18 years. You do not have to be a student at Pender Public Schools to eat. All students welcome. Breakfast served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Summer Food Program 6/17:
Breakfast - French Toast
Lunch - Pulled Pork, California Blend, Peaches
Summer Food Program 6/14:
Breakfast - Biscuits and Gravy
Lunch - Sub Sandwich, corn, oranges
Summer Food Program 6/13:
Breakfast - Muffin
Lunch - Mini Corndogs, broccoli, pears
No “time off” for PPS teachers. Mr. Bartlett & Ms. Meier were selected for a Science/Ag Academy at UNL this summer!
Summer Food Program 6/12:
Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito
Lunch - Spaghetti, lettuce, fruit cocktail
Congratulations to our 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students:
4th Grade: Lauren Anderson, Linkin Baker, Megan Breitbarth, Adam Cadwallader, Lydia Felber, Sadie Ferris, Cooper French, Lexi Harral, Oliver Isner, Harper Jensen, Giselle Leggett, McKenna Mullanix, Frandy Bacilio, Kylie Roeber, Kaylee Schroeder, Kaddo Schrunk, Hope Springer, Logan Timm, Katelynn Trimble, and Zander Welsh
5th Grade - Peyton Conroy, Madalyn Dolliver, Carter Hansen, Reece Heineman, Addi Johnson, Lane Kelly, Ryan Krueger, Peyton Miller, Cooper Randall, Allie Rutar, Jake Schuster, Farris Swinton, Trevor Trimble, Paul VandeBrug, and Hadley Walsh.
6th Grade - Jaxen Breitbarth, Ashlyn Cadwallader, Maya Dolliver, Anastin Geisert, Layton Gralheer, Logan Harral, Bailey Kai, Mitchell Kelly, Owen Kneifl, Dylan Mahaney, Addison Maise, Olivia Mrsny, Alex Roth, and Ava Smith.
Summer Food Program 6/11:
Breakfast - Donut
Lunch - Chicken Patty, green beans, pineapple
PPS is so lucky to have Welsh's Pizzeria as a partner in the education of our students! Thank you Tom and Robbie for our end of year Welsh's Battle of the Books pizza party! 68 kids met their reading goals for the year! #ProudPendragonPartners
Summer Food Program 6/10:
Breakfast - Breakfast Stick
Lunch - Taco Boat, Spanish rice, applesauce
Summer Food Program 6/7:
Breakfast - Biscuits and gravy
Lunch - Chicken Strips, peas, peaches
Are your kids eating you out of house and home this summer? Did you know you can send them to school every weekday for breakfast and lunch and they can eat all they want....for free? All kids ages 1 to 18. Do not have to be a student at Pender Public Schools to eat. All students welcome. Breakfast served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Summer Food Program 6/6:
Breakfast - Pancake & Egg
Lunch - Saucy Sub, California blend, oranges
Summer Food Program 6/5:
Breakfast - Biscuit & sausage
Lunch - Turkey Club, corn, pears
For the second year in a row, we will be raising funds for the girls basketball program. Come out for an evening of fun with some friends. Contact Luke Hoffman or Twin Creeks to sign your team up. Thanks for the support.
Summer Food Program 6/4:
Breakfast - Dutch Waffle
Lunch - BBQ Rib, broccoli, fruit cocktail
Summer Food Program 6/3:
Breakfast - Breakfast Bites
Lunch - Hot Dog, baked beans, pineapple
Summer Food Program 5/31:
Breakfast - Biscuits & gravy
Lunch - Taco, Spanish Rice, applesauce
Summer Food Program 5/30:
Breakfast - Omelet
Lunch - Cheeseburger, green beans, peaches
Summer Food Program 5/29:
Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza
Lunch - Tavern, corn, oranges
Summer Food Program menu for May and June.
Youth Volleyball Camp for grades 1st - 6th will be Tuesday, June 11th. Please return registration forms to the office by Friday, May 31st.
7th - 12th grade girls - USD Volleyball is coming to Pender on June 3rd for a day camp. If interested, please complete the registration form and return to the office by, Thursday, May 30th.
Just a reminder that the summer food program starts today. Breakfast served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free for children ages 1 to 18.
On June 6th and 7th there is a youth boys basketball camp for any boys who will be in 2nd - 6th grade in the 2019-2020 school year. Registration forms are due in the office tomorrow!
Tomorrow, school will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. for all students. Breakfast and Lunch will be served tomorrow. Just a reminder that all lunch bills, computer bills, library fines, etc. need to be paid before students can check out. Thanks for your cooperation. Have a great summer!
Parents and Staff: PPS is adopting the tool Bark to help keep students safe online. In the coming days, parents will receive an invitation to create an account for the Bark for Schools Family Alerts Dashboard. Read more details here about what this means for you here: http://www.penderschools.org/article/112861
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand! Class C runner up in the 200m. 3rd in the 100m and 4th in the 400m! Great year!!!!
In her final race today Ashley Ostrand wins here heat in the 200m & qualifies for finals tomorrow! Ashley also beats her previous school record in the 400m with a time of 58.69!
Zoey Lehmkuhl runs great times, but misses the finals, in the 100 and 300 hurdles. Congratulations on a PR in the 300s Zoey!
Paige Steinman, 3rd place, Class C 3200m run!
Ashley Ostrand is on to the finals in the 100 and 400 meter sprints! Good luck tomorrow Ashley!
Congratulations to Paige Steinman for finishing 3rd in the 3200 meter run in the Class C state finals!
PPS Parents, Students, and Staff: If you are interested in purchasing one of the school's retiring Apple Air computers, please complete this online form: https://forms.gle/1DYytZt8nZEfkw2t7. Students in grades 9-12 will be given the first opportunity to buy their computers until the last day of school. Others can fill out the form to placed on the wait list. Computers will be ready for pick up no later than July 22. Thank you!
Today is a regular school day for our students. Wednesday's we typically dismiss at 2:30 pm but today is a 3:30 pm dismissal for K-3rd; 3:40 pm dismissal for 4-6th; and 3:43 pm dismissal for 7th - 11th. Thank you!
Just a reminder that all elementary students will return to school with their teachers after the elementary track meet and dismissal will occur as normal. Thank you!
Coverage of today's Elementary Track Day will be streamed live at . https://striv.tv/channel/pender/ Coverage starts at 1:30PM
Congratulations to recent graduates Kelcie Bartlett and McKenna Juhlin on receiving Honorable Mention recognition to the Omaha World Herald's All Academic Program for 2019!
As we approach the end of the 2018-2019 school year we want to share a few reminders: Today is the last day for preschool students. Tonight will be their final program at 7 pm. Tomorrow, May 14th is the elementary track meet starting at 1:30 pm at the football field. Thursday, May 16th is the last day for the after school program. The Last day of school is Tuesday, May 21st with a 1 pm dismissal. Both breakfast and lunch will be served on the 21st. Thank you and have a great night.
The preschool sure enjoyed a visit from an Astronaut Ann to talk about the summer reading program at House Memorial Library! #auniverseofstories
Here is the link for the last Elementary eNews of the 18-19 school year! https://5il.co/7naq Have a GREAT last full week of school everyone!
Opportunity for kids to learn shooting form and skills from one of the best instructors. Limited to the first 20 kids who sign up.
Your 2019 C-4 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!! Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations to the girls 4x1 team (Zoey Lehmkuhl, Kaylin Sandall, Sarah Krueger, Ashley Ostrand) for placing 1st and qualifying for state!! 🥇 #burkebound 👏🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Congratulations to Paige Steinman for winning the 1 Mile and qualifying for state! 🥇 #burkebound 🏃♀️👏
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for placing 2nd and qualifying for state in the 200 Meter Dash!! 🥈 #burkebound 🏃♀️👏👏
Congratulations to Zoey Lehmkuhl for winning the 300 Meter Hurdles and qualifying for state!! 🥇 #burkebound 👏👏
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for placing 2nd and qualifying for state in the 100 Meter Dash!! 🥈🏃♀️ #burkebound 👏👏
Congratulations to Zoey Lehmkuhl for being the District Champ in the 100 Meter Hurdles and qualifying for state!!!🥇 #burkebound 👏👏
Congratulations to Paige Steinman for being the 2 Mile District Champ and qualifying for state! 🥇🏃♀️ #burkebound 👏👏👏
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for placing 2nd and qualifying for state in the 400 Meter Dash!! 🥈🏃♀️ #burkebound 👏
Here is the schedule for the district track meet on Thursday, May 9th, in Hartington.
Today's JH track meet at Wisner has been postponed. Possible make-up date will be announced at a later time.
The 2019 summer weights and agilities schedule.
Jaxon Mrsny shoots an 87 to come in second at the Wakefield Golf Invitational on Friday. Jonathan Schmedding (115) & Will Athey (128) card career bests.
The Elementary Track Meet that was scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7th is being rescheduled for next Tuesday, May 14th starting at 1:30 pm.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/7l0o. Have a great week everyone! :)
Mr. Miller will let Parents of seniors enter Door 12 (Ag doors) beginning at 1:00!
Reminder: Doors for today’s Graduation ceremony will open at 1:15! The ceremony will begin at 2:00!
These students rocked it today at the WSC Math Contest!
Top ten finishers today at the WSC Math Contest. Caleb Kelly - 1st in Algebra, Jake Schuster - 5th in Algebra, Alex Johnson - 9th in Geometry, Carson Miller - 5th in Algebra 2, Calie Rabbass - 9th in Pre-Calculus, and Londyn Nelson - 10th in Pre-Calculus. Great job!
Final Jeopardy time here at the WSC Math Contest! These guys are one of the final 5 teams out of 24 who played!
Final Jeopardy time here at the WSC Math Contest! These guys are one of the final 5 teams out of 24 who played!
Thank you Seniors!
Sunday's Graduation ceremony will be streamed live at: https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand who broke the school record yesterday in the 400 meter dash. The previous record was set by Nancy Johnson in 1975 with the time of 59.7. Ashley broke that record with a time of 58.87!
It was a hard fought battle tonight, but the EHP Raptors came out on top! Only 7.5 points separated 1st thru 3rd place! Congratulations on a great win, ladies!!!
Monday, May 6th the JH Track Meet will be at Wisner-Pilger starting at 3 pm. Here is the schedule for the meet.
Here is the schedule for the JH EHC Track Meet for tomorrow.
The Oakland-Craig Varsity Track & Field Invite will be held in West Point tomorrow, May 2nd. Here is the schedule for the meet.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 30th there is no school for preschool - 6th grade due to PPS hosting an elementary honor band. 5th and 6th grade band students should be at the school by 10 am and enter through door 4. Thank you and have a great night!
Congratulations to our Individual East Husker Conference Champions in Track & Field. Ashley Ostrand in the 100, 200, & 400. Paige Steinman in the 1600 & 3200. And Spencer Burcham in the High Jump! Go Raptors!
The 7-12 Academic Awards celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 1 at 1:00 in the afternoon. Parents are welcome to attend if they can. Please stop to see awards from every secondary teacher!
The Athletic Awards will still be held at 6:30 tonight. In the event our track students will not be back in time, a message will be sent out with possible delaying the starting time.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/7fuh. Have a great week everyone!
Congrats to Jaxon Mrsny for winning the the golf quad today held at Twin Creeks by shooting a 45. Congrats also to Will Athey for shooting his best ever nine hole score.
The EHC Track & Field meet will resume on Monday, April 29th, with remaining field events and Prelims in the running events starting at 11am.
EHC Track in Tekamah has been suspended due to weather conditions. Running events will be Monday along with Boys discus and girls shot. No start time has been set yet.
Come join in the fun tonight at Pender Public School's Autism Walk from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Enter through door #1 at the school. See you there!
Come join us tonight for the 3rd annual Autism Walk from 6-8 pm. Cost is $5 to get in. There will be bouncy houses, face painting, raffles, and concession stand open. Don't forget to wear your Hawaiian outfit. See you tonight!!
Here is the schedule for tomorrow’s EHC Track & Field meet in Tekamah.
Congratulations Ashley and Paige!
Congratulations to Paige Steinman: 2nd in the 1600 meters and Champion in the 3200 meters today at the Norfolk Classic Track Invite!
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand: 2nd in the 100 & 200 meters and 3rd in the 400 meters at the Norfolk Classic Track invite today!
Congrats to Pender 8th Grader Brieann Bruns for finishing in the top 10 at the State Science Fair today!
MACBOOK AIRS FOR SALE!
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Here is the schedule for the NEN Track & Field Classic in Norfolk tomorrow. There were four kids who qualified. Ashley Ostrand in the 100, 200, 400, Paige & Piper Steinman in the 1600 & 3200, and Spencer Burcham in the High Jump! Good luck, Raptors!
It’s Administrative Professionals Day! Help us thank Deanna, Lisa and Andrea for all they do for us!! They are the BEST!
Congratulations to Jaxon Mrsny for carding a 95 and earning himself a 10th place medal at the Pender Invitational today! Congrats also to Jonathan Schmedding for recording his best ever 18 hole score.
The kindergarteners gave advice to the preschoolers today.
“So you’re going to be a kindergartener. Here’s what you need to know”
Here is the schedule for tomorrow’s HS Track & Field meet at Wisner.
Congratulations to Alexis Bodlak for placing 3rd, Piper Steinman for placing 2nd, and Paige Steinman for placing 1st in the 2 mile! 🥇🥈🥉🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ Way to work ladies!!!👏
Congratulations to Paige Steinman for winning the mile! 🥇🏃♀️👏
Congrats to Piper Steinman for placing 2nd in the mile! 🥈🏃♀️
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for winning the 400 Meter Dash! 🥇🏃♀️
Congrats to Zoey Lehmkuhl for placing 2nd in the 300 M Hurdles!🥈
Congratulations to the girls 4 x 1 team for placing 1st! (Zoey Lehmkuhl, Kaylin Sandall, Sarah Krueger, Ashley Ostrand) 🥇🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Congrats to Spencer Burcham for placing 2nd in High Jump! 🥈
Congrats to Nolan Belt for placing 2nd in Long Jump! 🥈
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for winning the 100 Meter Dash! 🥇🏃♀️👏
Congratulations to Zoey Lehmkuhl for winning the 100 M Hurdles!🥇🏃♀️👏
Congrats to the girls 4 x 8 team for placing 2nd! (Paige Steinman, Piper Steinman, Alexis Bodlak, Jessica Krueger) 🥈🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Congrats to Dawson Anderson for placing 2nd in Shot Put! 🥈
LCC Bear Invite Champions! Congratulations Ladies!
Congratulations to Jaxon Mrsny (43) and Charles Schmedding (47) for shooting their best ever 9 hole scores at today’s Ponca Invite.
Fine Arts Awards tonight at 7 pm with meal at 6:30 pm. Only students in vocal, band, one act, and art will receive awards tonight. Also the National Honor Society induction will be held for new members. Academic and Athletic Awards will be at another time.
Here is the schedule/order of events for tomorrow’s HS Track meet in Laurel.
Fine Arts Awards tonight at 7 pm with meal at 6:30 pm. Only students in vocal, band, one act, and art will receive awards tonight. Academic and Athletic Awards will be at another time.
Congrats to the band and jazz band for receiving a superior rating and the choir for receiving an excellent rating at district music! It is a great day to be a Musical Pendragon!!!
Congrats to the JH speech team yesterday at Norfolk!
Cole Athey 3rd place ribbon in Humorous
Caleb Kelly 1st and 2nd place ribbon in Persuasive and 5th overall in Persuasive! Way to go!
Today's Golf Dual vs GACC has been cancelled.
The TC Thunder baseball games vs Crete today have been postponed. No make-up date has been set.
Congratulations to Dawson Anderson and Gabriel Perez who took home the top two prizes in this years EHC Art Show! Dawson won 2D Best of Show and Gabe took home 3D Best of Show for the second straight year! It’s a great day to be a Pendragon!
Congratulations to Carson Miller, on being selected to the NSAA Student Advisory Committee. She will serve her Junior and Senior year and be one of 18 students statewide who represent all NSAA activity participants.
CONGRATULATIONS to the EHP Girls Track Team for WINNING the BRLD Wolverine Invite! 🏆🥇 Great job today ladies!!!👏👏
Congrats to the girls’ 4x1 team for placing 2nd! (Zoey Lehmkuhl, Kaylin Sandall, Sarah Krueger, Ashley Ostrand) 🥈👏🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for placing 1st in the 400 Meter Dash! 🥇🏃♀️👏 #speedy
Congrats to Kaylin Sandall for placing 4th and Ashley Ostrand for placing 1st in the 200 M Dash! 🥇👏👏🏃♀️🏃♀️
Congrats to Piper Steinman for placing 3rd and Paige Steinman for placing 1st in the 1 mile! 🥇🥉👏👏🏃♀️🏃♀️
Congratulations to Alexis Bodlak for placing 5th, Piper Steinman placing 2nd, and Paige Steinman placing 1st in the 2 mile!!! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️ Way to work hard ladies!!👏
Congrats to the girls 4x8 team for placing 3rd! 🥉 (Paige Steinman, Piper Steinman, Alexis Bodlak, and Jessica Krueger) 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
The NJAS State Science Fair scheduled for April 11th at Wesleyan University has been postponed due to the weather forecast for Thursday. Information on a new date will be sent out as soon as possible.
If you can't attend the Elementary music concert tonight, be sure to check it out online. striv.tv/channel/pender/ Coverage starts at 6:30PM
Here is the schedule/order of events for tomorrow’s HS Track & Field meet at Lyons.
The West Point-Beemer JH track meet scheduled for Thursday, has been moved up to tomorrow(Tuesday) due to potential weather. Start time is still 12:30PM.
Reminder:Prom Schedule for Saturday, a little different this year!
6:15-Doors Open for Students
6:45-Dinner
7:40-Parents of Seniors enter the West (AF)Entrance
7:45-Doors Open to Public
8:00-Grand March
8:20-Group Pictures and Parent Pictures
11:30-Busses load for Post Prom
The elementary eNews for the week of April 8-12 is available at the following link: https://5il.co/75cs. Have a great week everyone!
Pender’s Chapter Display at the State Convention!
Congratulations to our Seniors who were awarded their FFA State Degrees today!
Congratulations to the FFA Ag Issues Team for placing 2nd in their State Competition!
Congratulations to the Sr. Parli Pro Team for placing 3rd at the State Convention!
Congrats to our FFA CCM team for their 4th place finish at State Convention!
Congratulations to Jaydon Jump on being selected to play in the NEN All-Star Football Classic on June 8, 2019 http://nenallstarfootballclassic.com/news/7th-annual-nen-star-classic-rosters-announced/?fbclid=IwAR29Tmak8QUOk23uHoRStwuo9LrsvNUBisbJo0XPo6O9CXgSQA7j3rxI0y0
Pender FFA won the State Models of Innovation for community development and is a top 19 (top 10%) chapter in the National Chapter Award category!
Congratulations to Mrs. Athey for winning the 2019 March Mammal Madness Bracket!!! 🎉👏 Also, congrats to Mrs. Davis, Mercede Roberts, Chandler Jewell, Christopher Rutar, Nathan Breitbarth, Sadie Lamplot, and Samaria Loera for picking the winner, the Bengal Tiger! 🐅
TC Thunder Baseball and the Boys Golf Triangular have been cancelled today due to playing conditions.
Last Thursday an envelope was sent home with 3rd - 6th grade students regarding information about the upcoming NSCAS tests. We are asking parents or other members of your family to take a few minutes to write a couple of letters of support and encouragement to your child for the upcoming tests. These are due back to your child's homeroom teacher by Friday, April 5th. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Here is the schedule/order of events for tomorrow’s HS Track & Field meet in Homer.
Good luck to the Pender FFA Sr Parli Pro Team (11:40) & CCM team (11:00) Both teams compete in the state finals @ the Graduate hotel in Lincoln today!
Pender FFA is at the State convention! Congratulations to CCM and Sr Parli Pro teams for making finals today! They will complete again tomorrow.
Congrats to Alexis Bodlak placing 6th, Piper Steinman placing 3rd, and Paige Steinman for winning the mile! 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Pender starting off field events with running Discus. 👏
Still need to order a shirt for the upcoming Autism walk? Orders will be taken until Friday, April 12th. Cost is $15 per shirt. Make checks payable to Pender Public Schools.
PHS announces Prom 2019 at the Pender Community Center, April 13. Please note: 8:00 Grand March. Doors will open for parents/public at 7:45. Group pictures will be after Grand March.
Mark your calendar! The 3rd annual Autism Walk is quickly approaching, Friday, April 26th, starting at 6 pm. Admission is $5 per person and don't forget to wear you Hawaiian attire.
Buddy Bench Update!! :) We hit 505 lbs today! Our original goal was 400 lbs = 2 benches. Our last day for collecting caps/lids will be FRIDAY! Our hope is to finish with 600 lbs and the ability to donate a bench to a school involved in the recent floods. #proudpendragons
Pender Close Up students are selling Barn Candles for their trip to Washington DC. Some samples will be at the Elem. Music Program April 8 or ask Mrs. Tara Miller. Thanks for helping our kids!
Here is the schedule/order of events for tomorrow’s track & field meet in Hartington.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/72w6. Have a great week Pendragons!
Your 6 State Science Fair Qualifiers!
Congrats to today’s regional science fair participants!
Monday, April 15th at 5:30 pm, Pender Public Schools will have Preschool Registration Night in the school lunch room. Preschoolers must be 3 or 4 years of age by July 31, 2019. If you are unable to attend or have questions, please contact Andrea at 402.385.3244.
The final newsletter of the year is now available.
https://5il.co/71o3
Excited to announce that Mitchell Mailloux, has been named the new Boys Basketball Head Coach at Pender. Looking forward to great things in the future of this program.
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand for breaking her own school record in the 200m at yesterday’s meet in Stanton. Her previous record was 25.89, and is now improved to 25.68! Great job, Ashley!
Here is the most current TC Thunder Baseball Schedule. This reflects all reschedules due to weather. Please disregard any prior schedules
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/70b0. Have a great week Pendragons!!
Here is the order of events and times for tomorrow’s Varsity track meet in Stanton.
Congrats to Ashley Ostrand & Zoey Lehmkuhl for being named All State Honorable Mention in both the Omaha World-Herald & Lincoln Journal Star in Class D-1!
Congrats to Sam Mailloux and Eric Schopke for being named to the 2018-2019 Norfolk Daily News Elite Eight Class D Boys Basketball Team. Sam was named to the First Team and Eric was named Honorable Mention. Good work boys.
Congrats to Sam Mailloux and Eric Schopke for being named Lincoln Journal Star Boys Basketball All-State Honorable-Mention.
Congrats to Sam Mailloux, Eric Schopke, and Dylan Vogt for being named Omaha World-Herald Class D-1 Honorable-Mention.
Congrats to these Pender students on being selected to Class D All-State Band in Kearney. PHS had the most students of any school!
Money and your career
Money and your career
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!
NSCAS/ACT Recognition Celebration will be Friday, March 15th @ 2:00 p.m. in the event center! Come and help us celebrate the achievements of our students!
The Pender Jazz Band got 1st place at the USD Jazz Festival today
17 kids got up this morning to become better athletes. Get up early to succeed.
Parents: If you have not done so please take this final chance to fill out the 15-question Secondary Parent Survey! Your opinions are valued and help the school district to make decisions. Thanks for your participation.
https://goo.gl/forms/v3yHJEj1laJUMeBL2
Morning Weights: Effective Immediately, morning weights will still have 2 times( 6:30am & 7:00am), but will only be on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/6uim . Have a great week everyone!
Elementary Parents: If you have not already done so, please take a moment and complete the survey you received at Parent-Teacher Conferences. The link can be found here: https://bit.ly/2XnFUTb. Thank you!
Students are learning to frame with Mr. Bartlett!
It was a great Spring Concert for the High School Music Department!!!
Congrats to the Pender junior high music students for earning a superior rating in jazz band, concert band, and choir at the WSC music festival today!! It’s a great day to be a musical pendragon!!
More pictures of the 4th and 6th graders reading to K and 1st graders! What fun they all had!
PES 4th & 6th Graders reading to K & 1st today for Read Across America Day to complete a Children's Lit unit!
Secondary Parents!!!!
If you haven't done so please fill out the Survey attached to the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/v3yHJEj1laJUMeBL2
Your response helps!
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/6s6d. Have a great week everyone!
Congratulations to the Pender speech team runner up at the Homer TACO speech meet!
Kelcie Bartlett 1st place Informative
Sadie Lamplot 1st place Entertainment
Calie Rabbass 1st place Persuasive
Zachery Randall 1st place Extemporaneous
Alexis Bodlak 1st place Serious and 1st place Poetry
Madison Burns 2nd place Serious
Rylee Lehmkuhl, Kaitlyn Schumacher, Sadie Lamplot, Rosalia Paredes, and Zachery Randall 3rd place Oral Interpretation of Drama (OID)
Dylan Russman 4th place Persuasive
Rosalia Paredes 4th place Humorous
A special "Happy Birthday" to the birthday twins, Jacob Trimble and Mr. Miller.
Raptor Track Clothing is available for sale until Friday, March 8th. If interested place your order online at: http://shop.fancloth.com/c/471995
Wrestling is surplusing old Pender Wrestling sweatpants and polo shirts. Cost is $5 each (price is negotiable). If interested, stop in and see Mr. Oliver during parent-teacher conferences tonight.
At the Wisner Speech meet
Madison Burns earned 5th place in Serious (tier 3 final)! Way to go!
East Husker Conference Speech results:
Alexis Bodlak 4th place in Serious
And....
Your champion Entertainment speaker Sadie Lamplot!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27th from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. As a reminder, there is no preschool tomorrow or after school program. K-12th will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you!
Is your HS student interested in classes in Computer Science, Health Science, Education, Building Construction, or Welding? Come to PT conferences Wed, 2/27, 3pm-9pm, and talk to the P2T representatives for more information!
HS Parents are you interested in learning more about the “Pathways 2 Tomorrow” program Pender students can participate in? Stop by PT conferences on Wednesday, 2/27, from 3-9 for more information!
Preschool Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27th from 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Please use the link below to get signed up! We look forward to seeing you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4dafad28a6f49-18191
K-6 Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27th from 3:0