Pender Public Schools 
Congratulations to Ashley Ostrand, Zoey Lehmkuhl, Olyvia Nelson, Caitlyn Heise for being selected as Omaha World Herald All State Honorable Mention volleyball team!
Don't forget to catch this year's one act play US A TEEN HISTORY on Striv this Monday the 30th at 7pm!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Turkey does not want to be Thanksgiving dinner so the kindergarteners came to the rescue and gave him a perfect disguise. We don’t see any turkeys here. 🙂
Just a reminder that Wednesday, November 25th will be a 1:00 p.m. dismissal for all students. There will be no afternoon preschool.
The December/January Newsletter is now available.
https://5il.co/ncb3
Pender Wrestling Store is open for 5 more days. Check out the new items and gear.
https://pender-hs-wrestling-2020.itemorder.com/sale
Can you think outside the box? The kindergarteners can! This is not an umbrella. It is a person with a heart nose and a lot of teeth. It is a cat. It is a hook. It is chicken.
Check out the Pender One Act team’s write up in the Pender Times!
Keep up the hard work! And break a leg at Districts!
Here in time for Winter Break! PHS Junior Class is selling Krispy Kreme donuts to raise money for PROM! Pick up will be Sat. 12/19 at the school! $12/dozen. Please contact Tara Miller or Tab Albus at school to find a Jr. or to order!
Stay safe this holiday season!
Reminder: today’s junior high Boys BB game is in Scribner vs LVSS. Each player was given two tickets to give to household family members. You must have a ticket to pay admission. Game starts at 4:00 and masks are required.
The "Weekly COVID Update" for PPS is linked below.
https://bit.ly/333lzqI
The One Act festival Saturday morning will be open to household family members only on the team performance . Each team that performs will be asked to leave when they finish, and the bleachers will be cleared out after each performance.
For those of you following the band and vocal concert, here’s the program!
The junior high and high school concert will start at 7:00pm tonight. Only Household family members may attend. If extended family would like to watch, we will stream the concert on Striv.
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Reminder: The JH boys BB game Saturday is at the community center vs Stanton. Tip off is 10:00 am and only household family members on the list will be admitted.
Reminder: Attendance to the concert on Thursday will be for household family members only. Masks are required in the building. Approximate times are below.
7:00-7:15 Junior High Band
7:20-7:45 High School Band
7:50-8:05 Junior hIgh Choir
8:10-High School Choir
The JH Boys BB game scheduled for Monday, Nov 23rd in Scribner, will start at 4:00. Each player will get two tickets, and two tickets only. Scribner's gym is small and capacity only allows two tickets per player. Tickets should come home later this week.
Sorry for the late reminder but Leigh is NOT allowing anyone to watch the conference One Act competition this afternoon.
Reminder of the current Directed Health Measure form Governor Ricketts: Attendace to indoor activities are limited to household participants only up to 25% of rated occupancy.
Only those who live with the participant may attend and family units must stay 6ft apart.
The high school and junior high Concert scheduled for Thursday, Nov 19th will be for household family member only. Approximate times of performances will be posted, so please only attend when your child performs.
Good luck to our One Act team as they perform at the EHC competition today at 4:30 in Leigh. Break a leg!!!
Picture retake order forms are due back to the office first thing tomorrow morning, Tuesday, November 17th.
Good luck to the junior high boys as they kick off their season @ West Point at 4:00pm. Remember, only household family members on the list will be admitted. Good luck boys!
Pender Wrestling store is up and running! Some new additions for the 50th year of Pender Wrestling including bucket/boonie hats and blankets as well as our women's selections. Thank you for supporting PHS Wrestling!
https://pender-hs-wrestling-2020.itemorder.com/sale
The Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/n2k6. Everyone have an awesome weekend! Stay safe!
PRESCHOOL PARENTS: Great news! Someone has come forward this afternoon to sub, so we are able to remain open! We apologize for the confusion/inconvenience. We were just trying to get information to you sooner rather than later. That said, we are grateful to be able to change plans and remain open! Thank you for your continued support as we navigate the difficult challenges we are facing due to COVID-19.
The weekly Covid-19 update (November 13, 2020) for Pender Public Schools is linked below. These updates will be made available to families on a weekly basis. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the school. Thank you! https://bit.ly/38FXhqt
Congratulations to the following East Husker Conference All-Conference Volleyball selections!
Ashley Ostrand -Second Team All Conference
Zoey Lehmkuhl-Third Team All Conference
Olivia Nelson-Honorable Mention
PRESCHOOL PARENTS: PPS preschool will be closed Monday, November 16th through Wednesday, November 25th. We will reopen on Monday, November 30th. The closure is due to a staff member testing positive for COVID and the limited availability of substitutes. Please know there was no unmasked contact with students so exposure risk is low. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Our need for subs is HIGH! Please consider this program and your ability to become a sub for PPS! Contact WSC or one of the PPS administrators if you have questions! We appreciate your consideration!
Attendance to the JH boys BB game in West Point on Monday will be limited to household family members only. This is following the Governor's directed health measure released earlier this week. Contact Mr. Ferg if you have questions.
The JH boys BB game vs LVSS has been rescheduled for Monday, November 23rd at 4:00 in Scribner.
eSports takes on Amherst in Round two of the state tournament today at 4:15. Twitch.tv/penderesports Good luck!!
The JH boys BB game vs BRLD scheduled for November 19th has been moved to Monday, December 14th at 6:30 @ Bancroft.
Congratulations to our Pender football players chosen to the All-District team!
PPS is pleased to share our Virtual Veterans Day Celebration honoring those who have served. You can access our tribute at the following link: https://bit.ly/PPSVeterans. Please accept this tribute as a sincere thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Pender Public Schools will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 at 10 am. School will be dismissed at the normal time rather than 2:30. There will be no am preschool, but there will be afternoon preschool.
Pender Public Schools is closed today, Tuesday, November 10 due to the weather conditions and the lack of staff members.
There is No school Tuesday November 10! We are having technical difficulties getting the message out. Please stay home and safe!
Pender Public Schools will begin at 10 am today, Tuesday, November 10. This is due to the power outage caused by the ice overnight.
The PPS Veterans Day Virtual Program will be available for viewing on Wednesday, November 11th at approximately 3:00 p.m. Watch PPS social media for a link to view. Contact the school if you have any questions.
The JH boys BB game scheduled for Thursday vs LVSS has been postponed. Make up date is TBD.
Congrats to Melissa Hansen our $25 Husker Book winner! Thank you for supporting the Flames! A dancer will be in contact with you soon!
The Elementary eNews for this week can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/muvs. Have a GREAT week everyone!
The weekly Covid-19 update (November 6, 2020) for Pender Public Schools is linked below. These updates will be made available to families on a weekly basis. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the school. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3556vuh
The last day to order basketball clothing is Sunday. Visit the online store.
https://penderbb.itemorder.com/sale
Congratulations to the Pender eSports team on their win over Scribner-Snyder! Pender advances to round two of the Nebraska fall state tournament! We will face Amherst next week, day and time TBD. In case you missed it, the match is here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/793112387
The first round of the Nebraska state eSports tournament happens today at 4:15! Pender takes on Scribner-Snyder in Overwatch. Check it out at twitch.tv/penderesports!
Extended deadline til tomorrow because of no school yesterday.
Just a friendly reminder there is no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4th. Teachers will still report for duties.
Today is the last day of the online book fair!! Link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/penderpublicschool2
Parents: If your child is in an e-learning situation they need to be checking their school email and Canvas messages multiple times a day! Teachers send Zoom links and instructions. Your child is expected to participate. Thank you!
Just a reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow, Monday, November 2nd, beginning at 8:00 a.m. if you would like your child to have retakes, please call the school office by 8:00 a.m.
Congratulations to Carson Miller, Lillie Timm, Dawson Anderson & Paige Schuster for being selected to Lincoln journal Star AND the Omaha World Herald Class B softball All State Honorable Mention!
Carson was a four time selection.
The clothing store for Pender Boys & Girls Basketball is open online. The last day to order is Sunday, November 8th.
https://penderbb.itemorder.com/sale
Pender eSports is playing in the NSESA's Spooktacular Tournament this morning. First match is Overwatch versus Grand Island Northwest. The tournament will be streamed live at twitch.tv/penderesports
The first "Weekly COVID Update" for PPS is linked below. These updates will be made available to families on a weekly basis on Friday's. They will be provided for as many weeks as is necessary.
https://bit.ly/3oKj4TF
The latest version of the Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/mnrc. Have a safe and happy Halloween weekend!
PPS will not have school on Wednesday, November 4 and Friday, December 4. Teachers will report for duty on these days. See the attached letter or the PPS website for more details.
We have some exciting news to share!
Who says you can’t actively participate in class while in quarantine??? Nice job Mrs. Flores and Spanish 2!!!
Congratulations to seniors Zoey L & Ashley O on finishing a fantastic Volleyball career! We can’t wait to see what comes next for you!
Pender girls VB team finishes the year at 17-14. Great season ladies!
BRLD wins 19-17.
Tied at 17!
Tied at 12 in the 5th set.
BRLD leads 11-5 in set 5.
BRLD takes an early 7-4 lead in the 5th set
Pender wins set 4, 27-25 to force a 5th set!!!!!!
Pender-23
BRLD-22
4th set
PHS leads 20-17 in the 4th set.
BRLD storms back to take a 12-11 lead mid 4th set.
Lender takes a 6-3 lead in the 4th set.
BRLD takes a 2-1 set lead. Need this set. Let’s go girls!
JV esports versus Thayer Central starting now. Varsity starts at 4:30! www.twitch.tv/penderesports
Congratulations to the following softball players for being chosen to the EHC All Conference team!
1st Team-Lillie and Dawson
2nd Team-Carson and Paige
Full list is attached
REMINDER!!! The book fair is still live!!
Link:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/penderpublicschool2
The new diary of a Wimpy Kid book came out today. Get your copy from the fair!!
Good luck to our VB team as they battle BRLD at 7:00pm tonight in the sub district final. Catch the game on BRLD’s Striv if you can’t make it.
https://striv.tv/channel/brld/
Pender Volleyball advances to the sub district championship game with a 3-1 victory over Wakefield! They will now play BRLD Tuesday night at 7:00 in Bancroft.
Attached are a couple reminders for tonight’s Sub district VB game at Bancroft. Also, NO passes (EHC, Pender passes) will be accepted due to this being a NSAA event.
This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/mgl4. Hope you had an awesome weekend!
Reminder Calendar Change: Monday, October 26 is a 2:30 pm dismissal for K-12th. Preschool will dismiss at 3:30 pm but will follow a normal Wednesday dismissal procedure for children who ride the bus. Wednesday, October 28 is now be a normal dismissal day for preschool - 12th grade.
Alexis Bodlak completes a successful season at the state cross-country meet in Kearney today. Running one of her fastest times on a tough course. And seeing some familiar faces along the way! Congratulations, Alexis!
Please read the attached document for the guidelines for attending the Sub-district Volleyball game Monday, October 26th @Bancroft High School. Pender plays Wakefield at 7:30 pm in session 2.
Good Luck today at the State Cross Country meet in Kearney Alexis!!!!
The C2-4 Volleyball Sub District bracket has been released. Times and covid protocols will be announced at a later date. Good Luck ladies!!
The Playoff game in Osceola tonight begins at 6:00 pm. If you can’t make the trip, catch it on Striv!
https://striv.tv/channel/osceola/
The 2019-20 yearbooks are now on sale at the school. Please stop by the office to purchase one. The cost is $35.00.
The Book Fair is online!! The link is below. The site stays live until November 3rd. Please support the library to purchase new materials!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/penderpublicschool2
Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23rd - October 31st. Join us in our mission to help keep kids drug-free. Dress up your student each day next week to support being drug free.
If you planned on attending the State XC send off for Alexis and the Playoff football send off, please be outside door 6, the door that exits the building south to the playground. There will be more room to spread out on the playground. See you at 1:00pm!
We are doing a send off Thursday at 1:00pm for Alexis qualifying for State Cross Country in Kearney and the football team qualifying for the D-2 Playoffs in Osceola. If you are a parent and are planning on attending, please stay outside the building by door #1 and wear a mask!
Pender and BRLD are tied at two set a piece, starting the 5th set now. Watch on BRLD’s striv
https://striv.tv/channel/brld/
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st there is no school for preschool. Kindergarten - 12th will dismiss at 2:30 pm with Parent-Teacher Conferences beginning at 3 pm. Elementary conferences are scheduled using SignUp Genius and can be done in person or via zoom. High School conferences will proceed as usual. If you are not comfortable with an in person conference please contact the teacher. Friday, October 23rd is a no school day.
Pender eSports takes on Silver Lake live right now! Check out the match online at twitch.tv/penderesports
For information on how to watch an Overwatch match, check out this video by our team captain, Isaac Butts: https://youtu.be/Cu2h8xrtLF0
Great job, Isaac!
Picture orders are due Thursday, October 22nd. Picture retakes are November 2nd. Please call the school if you would like your child to have retakes.
Huge shout out to Evan English for being selected as a member of the 2020 NMEA All-State Choir!!! It’s a great day to be a singing dragon🎶
Congratulation to Evan English, Alyssa Geisert, and Chase Hofmeister for making the auditioned EHC honor choir!!!
This message is to make you aware that a junior high aged student at Pender Public Schools tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first student or staff member that has tested positive during the 2020-2021 school year. Communication is an important tool to keep everyone as safe as possible, which is why this message is being sent. Confidentiality laws prohibit the school from disclosing information regarding the identity of the student.
Due to the safety precautions in place at PPS, very few, if any, students will be classified as “close contacts.” District personnel are, however, working to determine if there are any close contacts who would need to subsequently quarantine. Parents of students deemed to be close contacts will be notified as soon as possible. Like was already stated, it is anticipated that very few, if any, students will be identified as a close contact.
It is important to know that safety precautions are in place at the school to keep everyone in the building as safe as possible. The safety precautions have been in place since the start of the school year, and they will continue to be in place until it is safe for them to no longer be implemented. Other than being aware of the situation and being diligent with the safety measures in place at the school, there are no actions required of students and parents. This message is for communication purposes and is aimed at helping keep everyone as safe as possible moving forward.
Thank you for your understanding and have a great day!
If you are traveling to Bancroft for VB Tuesday, they have some pretty strict Covid restrictions, so please read carefully:
-All players get two tickets, you must have a ticket to attend.
-All fans will have their temperature taken at the door.
-No concessions
-Masks required
Football Playoff Shirt orders have arrived and can be picked up tomorrow at the school. Thank you to everyone who ordered!!!
Kickoff at Osceola on Thursday for the first round of of the D-2 playoffs will be at 6:00 pm.
Your Lady Pendragons - 3rd Place EHC
Your Lady Pendragons are the 3rd place finishers in the East Husker Conference Tournament! The defeat NBC 2-0. Congratulations girls!
NBC takes a timeout! Pender is up 19-15 in the second set!!
In set 2 it’s Pender 14 - NBC 14. Go Big Red!!
The Pendragons take set 1 from NBC 25-23! They aren’t done fighting! Let’s go ladies!!
Midway through the first set it’s all tied up 13-13! Go Pendragons!
The Lady Pendragons drop a heartbreaker 23-25 in the third to lose the semi-final match to WPB. They will now play North Bend Central for 3rd place.
In the third we have a good one - WPB leads Pender 20-18! Keep fighting girls!
The Lady Pendragons take set two 25-15. It’s all tied up in this East Husker Conference semi-final match!
In the second semi-final match of the day West Point-Beemer goes out to an early lead 25-22 over your Lady Pendragons. Go Big Red!
Last chance to sign up for a flag! The sale will close tomorrow, October 18th! Click on the link below so you don’t miss out!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzLui0yu8_oiJ0OlpJnqber6I3mjqlq5gCrDk9s3R0m0pFcA/viewform
Pender will travel to Osceola Thursday, Oct 22nd for the first round of the D-2 playoffs!! Start time will be released in the coming days.
If you’re traveling to Stanton for volleyball 🏐 today, please remember your ticket and mask. You must show your ticket when you pay. Also, fans will not be permitted to enter until the gyms are clear and they have been sanitized. Good Luck Ladies!
This weeks copy of the Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/m7rx. Have a nice weekend everyone! Go Big Red!
If any community members would like a ticket for Saturday’s EHC tournament in Stanton, please contact Mr. Ferg ASAP. The tickets must be presented when you pay. Masks are required. I only have 16 tickets left!!!!
anferg1@penderschools.org
The PHS Agribusiness class project of making pallet-wood pumpkin decorations & tin-can jack-o-lanterns raised $500 for the Pender Ministerial Food Pantry. Another example of how we have good kids with big hearts!!!
Stanton will require face masks and tickets to enter for the EHC tournament Saturday. Second session fans will not be admitted until they have completed our sanitation procedures. There are limited tickets available.
EHC volleyball: Your #8 Pendragons defeat #9 Humphrey-LHF 2-1 and Sweep #1 seed Clarkson-Leigh 2-0! Congratulations girls!!! Tournament continues Saturday in Stanton!
Our lone senior, Nathan Breitbarth, ends his successful cross-country career today at the district meet in Pender. Congrats on many medals won throughout and good luck with the rest of your senior year!
Alexis Bodlak places 7th at districts, punching her ticket to State Cross-Country! Congratulations, Alexis!
The Pender One Act team is in search of the following for their show US - A Teen History. If you are willing to donate or loan out any of the following costumes/props please call the school and ask to speak to Emily Cameron. Thanks!!!
Thank you Scott for your hard work, you will be missed! Best of luck at your new job!
Secondary PT Conferences 10/21/20: 3-9PM Parents/Guardians Only! Masks required in the building; Uncomfortable coming or can't come in? Reach out to teacher via email/call. Many teachers have emailed parents, Please check. Check your child's grades on PowerSchool!
Picture proofs are coming home with students today. Orders are due by 10/23/2020. If you want picture retakes, please contact the office.
Football playoff shirt store will close at 10 am today.
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender-state-football/
The JV football game scheduled for Monday, October 19th, has been cancelled due to both varsity teams making the playoffs on Thursday Oct 22nd. The JH game will still be played at 4:30 in Pender.
Best of luck to our VB team today as they travel to Clarkson for the first round of the EHC tournament!! Game starts @ 6:00 vs
H/LHF.
Masks are required for everyone who enters.
Pender hosts the D-2 District Cross Country meet today!
Girls race-4:30 🏃♀️
Boys race-5:15 🏃♂️
Please wear a mask when you can’t social distance from others. Please park north of the clubhouse in the grass field.
Best of luck to our kids today!
If you are traveling to Clarkson for the first round of the EHC Thursday, please be aware of some of their protocols:
-Masks are required to enter
-Concessions won’t be available
-No passes required
-Sit on the Home side
-EHC passes do not work for the tournament
Next Tuesday, the Pender volleyball team will be playing in Bancroft. This is BRLD’s Pink Out game. Order forms and money for Pink Out shirts are due this Friday, October 16th, at noon. Call the school if you have any questions.
One more day to get orders in for State Playoff shirts. Closes 10 am on Thursday the 15th.
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender-state-football/
Below is the link to order Pender Football Playoff t-shirts. The store will close Thursday Oct 15th at 10 am.
https://nebraskascreenprinting.com/product-category/team-apparel/pender-state-football/
Clarkson has a few important announcements for the East Husker Conference volleyball on Thursday.
1. Masks are required by all who attend.
2. You will NOT need a pass to attend a game at Clarkson.
Need Christmas gift ideas? Only one week left on this Pendragon Flag sale! Orders due October 18th! Click on the link to sign up!
https://forms.gle/P3yKvkebkBDMD4ka6
Last chance to order! The online store closes at midnight! Proceeds go to the Track & Field team.
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/Penderchairs/
Happy Friday Pendragons! This weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/lysx. Have a fantastic weekend and Go Big Red!!
Congrats to these senior Girls Golfers who finished their careers this week. Bailey K, Mercede R, and Samaria L. Best of luck to you as you continue your Senior year!!!
Attached is the schedule for the JH/C team volleyball tournament Saturday in Oakland.
Congratulations to our two EHC CC medalists! Alexis Bodlak placed 7th and Nathan Breitbarth 10th. Keep it rolling into districts next week!
The VB game tonight vs O-C will be streamed on Pender’s Striv channel.
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Pender Esports playing Overwatch vs. Scribner-Snyder - starting soon. Twitch.tv/penderesports Check us out!
The Pender Volleyball team would like to invite you to their last home game of the season!! For this last home game, we are honoring those that have battled cancer! Please come and support your Lady Pendragons! C team begins at 5:30, JV and Varsity to follow.
Pender Fans! Only a few days left on this sale! Store closes on October 11th. Click on the link below!
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/Penderchairs/
Best of luck to our Cross Country team as they travel to Madison for the East Husker Conference meet!
Congratulations to these "Viper" Seniors on a 22-6 Season and a fantastic HS softball career. Skylar P (Pender) Carson M (Pender) Maci S (W-P) Dawson A (Pender) Mesa K (Pender) Maria R (B-R) Best of luck as you move forward ladies!
Secondary P-T Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 21st from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Only parents/guardians will be allowed to conference with the teacher. Masks will be required and social distancing will be maintained. If you would prefer to email the teacher regarding your child, email addresses can be found on the Pender Public Schools website. Zoom options are also available by contacting the teacher. If you have any questions, please contact the district office.
NEN falls to Crete in the subdistrict final. There is still an outside shot at a wildcard to a district final series. Season ends at 22-6 if it ends today. Nice job ladies!
Your Vipers defeat Wayne 10-2 in an elimination game at Subdistrict Softball! They will now play Crete at 2:00!
Transportation Director - Pender Public Schools
The Pender Public School District is seeking applications for the position of Transportation Director. This 12-month position offers competitive pay and benefits including health/dental insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid leave. Along with coordinating transportation needs for the District, this position is also assigned some maintenance and custodial tasks.
Interested candidates should complete an application and submit it to the District Office at Door #4. The application can be accessed on the District’s website, picked up in person at the school, or electronically if requested. To access it on the District’s website, go to www.penderschools.org, click on "School Forms" under the “Documents” button and select “Application for Employment”. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.d
The Vipers go 1 & 1 today in sub district Softball. Dropping game 1 to Crete and bouncing back to beat Schuyler. They will play in an elimination game against Wayne tomorrow at noon!
The EHC volleyball tournament bracket has been released. It looks like Pender plays
H/LHF in Clarkson at 6:00 pm on Thursday Oct 15th. The bracket is attached. Stay tuned for specific Covid related restrictions .
The East Husker Conference Honor Choir Clinic and Concert scheduled for Monday, November 9 has been postponed to a date to be determined. Students selected through the audition process will be recognized and awarded their EHC Honor Choir Certificate as planned.
Best of luck today to our girls golf team and our softball team as they compete in District competition! Golf begins at 9am at FairPlay in Norfolk. Softball begins at 2:00 pm in Wayne vs Crete. GOOD LUCK LADIES!!!
We couldn’t find a junior high football team to fill in for Homer, so there will not be a junior high football game today.
Picture day is here! Elementary picture day - Monday, October 5th. JH & HS picture day - Tuesday, October 6th. High school students that will be gone on Tuesday, October 6th for FFA will have pictures taken on Monday, October 5th.
Congratulations to Zoey Lehmkuhl on career assist #1000!!! Pender Volleyball picks up another win against Cross Country this morning!
It’s a final, Pender 67 Walthill 16; Congratulations Pendragons!!!
Happy Friday Pendragons! Next weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/lqsw. Have a great day and an awesome weekend!!
The B-6 Softball District bracket has been released. NEN will play Crete Monday, October 5th @2:00 pm in Wayne. See attached bracket
The Football game today at Walthill is a 3:00 pm kickoff. They do not have lights on their field. Please see the attached Covid restrictions.
If you are traveling to Clarkson Saturday for the VB tournament, please be aware of the following restrictions:
-Must have a ticket to enter-each player gets two
-No concessions available
-No roasters/crockpots
-Masks required
-Conference passes not accepted
Pendragon Volleyball picks up wins over Neligh-Oakdale and Tri Co. NE tonight! Next action is Saturday morning in Clarkson!
Senior Mesa Kelly’s defense helps your NEN Vipers defeat NBC 9-1 tonight!!! Next action is Saturday morning in West Point.
Great day for a CC meet in Stanton today. Lots of PRs and some medalists! Alexis Bodlak 6th, Nathan Breitbarth 11th. Jr. High: Jaxen Breitbarth 10th, Dylan Mahaney 16th.
You can listen to the NEN Vipers softball team vs North Bend on 107.9 The Bull right now!
Pender eSports going live versus Kearney Catholic! Check us out! twitch.tv/penderesports
There is a calendar change for October. Monday, October 26th will be a 2:30 pm dismissal for K-12th. Preschool will dismiss at 3:30 pm but will follow a normal Wednesday dismissal procedure for children who ride the bus. Wednesday, October 28th will be a 3:30 pm dismissal for preschool – 12th grade.
Pender Fans. Only 10 days left on this sale! Proceeds go to the Track & Field team. The online store closes Oct. 11th! Click on the link below to get started.
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/Penderchairs/
Neligh-Oakdale will Striv the game tonight.
https://striv.tv/channel/neligh-oakdale/
Just a reminder: if you are traveling to Bancroft for the JH volleyball game this afternoon, each player will get two passes. Present your pass upon arrival. Also, Bancroft requires a mask for those attending the game.
If you are traveling to Neligh tonight for VB, please see the attached memo with Covid restrictions. They ask that you wear masks, sit in family groups, and NO OUTSIDE STUDENTS ALLOWED.
Pender plays TCNE at 6:30 and Neligh at 7:30.
Clarkson has released new brackets for the VB tournament Saturday morning. Pender now plays at 9:00 am vs Clarkson-Leigh. See attached bracket. Sorry for the confusion.
Attached you will find the schedule for the NEN Viper Double Dual on Saturday in West Point.
Last Friday the band shared their talents and entertained residents of Prairie Breeze from the parking lot. It’s a great day to be a musical dragon🎶
Please see the bracket attached for the VB tournament in Clarkson Saturday.
Pender Pendragon Flags are up for sale! Courtesy of Pender Track & Field. Flags are 3’ x 5’ double sided, fade resistant polyester with grommets. Click on the link below to sign up and for more details.
https://forms.gle/P3yKvkebkBDMD4ka6
Homer has just canceled the JH football game scheduled for Monday, October 5th. We will try to find a makeup game if possible.
Your Pendragon VB team takes down Humphrey LHF in 4 sets tonight! Next action is Thursday in Neligh!
The Vipers escape with a win tonight vs Ponca 4-3. They play again on Thursday in North Bend.
Reminder about tonight’s VB game in Humphrey: we are limited to two passes per player. You will pay once you get there. Conference passes are accepted and masks are required.
Attached are the Walthill Covid restrictions. Masks are required by all. There is limited bleacher space, so bring a chair. Please read if you are attending the game Friday.
Your Lady Pendragons defeat the Winside Wildcats tonight 3-1. Great game girls!
The October/November 20-21 newsletter is now available.
https://5il.co/ljio
Winside has a few Covid restrictions for tonight’s VB game:
Masks will be worn in the bleachers and at the concession stand & restroom. C team begins at 5:30, then JV and Varsity.
Changes to the PPS Return to School Plan
* A face shield is no longer an acceptable facial covering. Face shields will be used in certain scenarios but use is to be limited as much as possible.
* Students deemed to be a close contact of a person who has COVID-19 due to participation in an activity on an outdoor field or in a gymnasium are allowed to self monitor rather than quarantine. (The attached document further explains this. The attached document also provides a diagram of how close contacts will be handled in the classroom setting.)
* Indoor events may now allow 75% of facility capacity. This is up from 50%.
* Outdoor events may now allow 100% of facility capacity. This is up from 75%.
Picture day is coming soon! The company that we use, Digital Solutions would like students and parents to know their procedures and practices for upcoming school pictures on October 5 & 6.
All staff will be wearing cloth face coverings while on site.
We are equipped with Non-Contact Infrared Thermometers and will be taking temperatures every single morning as staff arrives at the office. Any staff member showing signs and symptoms consistent with COVID-19 will be directed immediately to stay home. If signs and symptoms emerge while at work, the staff member will be immediately sent home.
We will be practicing Social Distancing to the highest extent possible. In general, while taking pictures a 6-foot distance is normal to our photography setup.
Cleaning wipes will be implemented and used on applicable equipment in the office and once stations are set up in the field prior to the first staff/student arriving and between classes/groups.
We will be carrying and using hand sanitizer frequently.
We wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Avoiding the touching of our eyes, nose, and mouth.
We also wanted to let you know the procedure we are going to practice as the staff/students are wearing masks. We DO NOT want staff/students removing their masks and handing them to someone else to hold or placing them anywhere to sit and lay while their picture is being taken. The staff/student will remove the mask once seated and hold in their lap.
The social distancing procedures set by the school will be followed by our photographers at each station for the lining up of staff/student/class who are waiting to have their picture taken. If there are any Special or Specific Practices in place for this, please let us know prior to the first staff/student/class arriving and we will abide by them accordingly.
The volleyball games in Humphrey on Tuesday, September 28th, will be limited to two tickets per player. You must present the ticket at the gate and then pay. Conference passes are accepted.
Congratulations to your NEN Vipers, 2020 East Husker Conference Champions! 3-in-a-row!!!!
Congratulations to the girls golf team on their runner up finish today at the East Husker Conference Golf Tournament!
The JV football game scheduled for Monday, Sept 28th against Allen has been cancelled due to their low numbers.
Good luck to all our Pendragons competing today!!
In anticipation for the return of Pendragon Track & Field in Spring 2021, we are excited to offer some cool products that hopefully make your support for our athletes a little more comfortable! Click on the link below for details. Store closes Oct. 10th.
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/Penderchairs/
Happy Friday! Next weeks Elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/lhkf. Have a great weekend! Go Big Red!!
Last day to order your Flames clothing. Thank you for supporting us!
https://moveu.us/stores/pender/
The softball tournament will continue with the original schedule. Twin River just informed other schools they will not be coming.
The only changes will be:
NEN vs WPB will play in the Round 2 time slot. There won’t be a 5th place game
Here is the schedule for Saturday’s JV VB tournament on Saturday in Emerson.
The EHC softball tournament location has moved from Genoa to Wisner for Saturday Sept 26th. The schedule is currently the same, with NEN playing at 9:00 am. If something changes, it will be posted ASAP.
The JHVB tournament in West Point, scheduled for Saturday, will only allow admittance with a ticket. Each athlete will be given two tickets. You must have your ticket at the door and then pay $3adult/$2 students. Young children do not need a ticket. Masks are required for all.
It’s FRIDAY! The Pendragons host undefeated Allen at 7pm in Pender. Our awesome Striv crew will be set up and alumni Austin Roth on the mic doing play by play. Click the link below to watch!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Skyler P makes some great catches in left field, but the Vipers lose a heartbreaker vs Wayne, 6-5. EHC Tourney is Sat. in Wisner.
T-shirts will be delivered to students tomorrow during school! Poms will be handed out to dancers at the game on Friday. We can't wait to dance with you! 🔥
Can you see those smiles? The Pender PTO donated 15 voice amplifiers to our staff today! The amplifiers are such an important tool when teaching in a face mask. We are so grateful to our PTO for helping us meet this need and giving our teachers one less thing to worry about. ❤️
Pender HS Band 2020!!!
Congratulations to Carson, Ashley, and Dawson for being nominated for the NSAA Believers and Achievers award. 48 statewide winners will be chosen soon!
https://nsaahome.org/2020-21-us-bank-believers-achievers-local-school-winners-announced/
The start time for Monday’s VB game at Winside has been bumped up to a 5:30pm start time to allow the C teams to play. The JV will follow, then varsity.
The JH football game vs Winnebago, scheduled for Monday, Sept 28th, has been cancelled and replaced with Allen junior high football team. Game time will still be 4:00pm start in Pender.
Pendragon volleyball team with a nice win over Stanton and goes 1-1 on the night! Way to go, Lady Pendragons! 🏐🏐
Carson M goes 5 for 5 at the plate to help the Vipers defeat Arlington 12-4 tonight! Next game is Thursday at Wayne.
Congrats class of 2021 on completing the state wide ACT and enjoy your afternoon off. Your Calculus, Physics, College Bio, and Government classes (among others) are all eager to resume tomorrow!!!
The JHVB tournament in West Point, scheduled for Saturday, will only allow admittance with a ticket. Each athlete will be given two tickets. You must have your ticket at the door and then pay $3adult/$2 students. Young children do not need a ticket. Masks are required for all.
The VB triangular in Stanton tonight begins at 5:30 vs Stanton. The complete schedule and Covid protocol is attached. Good luck ladies!
The JH football team beat Wakefield 36-20 and the JV football team beat Randolph 30-18 in Monday evening football action. Nice job, boys!
The golf tournament today will be in Beemer, NOT Oakland as previously listed
If you are traveling to Wakefield on Monday for junior high football, please follow the Covid restrictions Wakefield has in place.
Check out our Flames clothing! Comfy sweatshirt, Baseball Tee, and Leggings!
https://moveu.us/stores/pender/
Thank you for attending our Sparks & Flickers Dance Camp🎉 We had so much fun; we hope you did too! Mark your calendar for THIS FRIDAY Sept. 25th! The Sparks & Flickers will perform at half-time of the home football game! As the date gets closer more information will be sent out.
Dawson A continued her strong hitting as the Vipers Softball team added 3 more wins taking 1st @ the Wilbur tournament! Winning games 17-7, 12-1, and 8-3. Next Varsity action is Tuesday night in Arlington!
The eSports Team is ready for the Fall Tournament today. We’re participating virtually in the Grand Island NW tournament. First match starts shortly and can be watched live at https://twitch.tv/penderesports
The Elementary eNews for next week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/l770. Have a great weekend everyone! Go Big Red!!
The Pender vs Bloomfield football game will be streamed on Bloomfield’s Striv channel. Check it out if you can’t make the drive! Pender’s roster is attached!
https://striv.tv/channel/bloomfield/
If you are traveling to Bloomfield on Friday night for the football game, please follow their Covid restrictions.
Fans are required to wear a mask when entering the facility AND fans are required to wear a mask at the concession stand and in the restrooms.
The JH VB triangular scheduled for Saturday has changed to a dual vs BRLD. Pender will play BRLD in a B team game beginning at 9:00am, followed by the A team game. Winnebago had to cancel because of Covid-19 precautions. Sorry for the late change!
Paige S ends the game early with a big Home Run!!! The Vipers pick up a 15-6 win over Boone Central!
The schedule for tomorrow’s (Sept. 17th)Cross-Country Pender Invite at Twin Creeks Golf Course is as follows:
4:30pm Girls (JV & Varsity Run Together)
5:15pm Boys (JV & Varsity Run Together)
6:00pm Junior High (Girls and Boys)
You can still join us! Can’t wait to see you!
Pender eSports going live against SEM at 6:45pm! Check it out at https://www.twitch.tv/penderesports
If you are traveling to Wakefield Thursday to Volleyball, please see their covid restrictions attached below.
The junior high football game vs GACC will be played in Beemer at 4:00 today. They ask that if you attend, you wear a mask when you cannot social distance from others and while at the concession stand.
Pender has been chosen to host the D-2 district Cross Country meet on October 15th! Always great to be able to host district events in Pender!
Due to poor field conditions from the rain, West Point has cancelled their softball tournament for today.
Congratulations to your 2020 Homecoming King Lucas Timm and Homecoming Queen Dawson Anderson!! #itsagreatdaytobeapendragon
Parents/guardians may come to the gym tomorrow night for some quick photos at the HC Dance. Masks will be required in the building. "Picture time" will run from 7:30-8:00 PM. We do ask that it is parents/guardians only to reduce the amount of people. Thank you!
The West Point SB tournament on Saturday has been pushed back 2 hours. NEN now plays at 11:00 am instead of 9:00am.
The Elementary eNews for next week is available at the following link: https://5il.co/kxon. Have a wonderful weekend and GO BIG RED!
Reminder: Homecoming Dance, Saturday Sept. 12 Old Gym- Enter door 16; PENDER STUDENTS ONLY; Doors open at 7:15PM; Pictures from 7:30-8PM; Doors Lock at 8:10PM; Dance from 8PM-11PM; Students who leave early must check out with a sponsor and will NOT be allowed to reenter!
Today's HC Pep Rally is for students only. We cannot allow extra guests into the school at this time. HC Coronation will take place after the game tonight! See you there!
Girls golf parents night will be this Friday night at halftime of the homecoming football game. Parents-please be down by the field around 7:20.
If you’re watching VB vs Clarkson-Leigh, here is the Pender roster with updated numbers as well as the C-L roster.
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Change of Location: The One Act Parent/Guardian meeting will be held in the commons by the concession stand at 6PM.
Reminder: Coronation for your 2020 Homecoming King and Queen will take place after tomorrow night's football game! #GoBigRed
Don't forget to get your Sparks & Flickers Dance Camp form and money turned into the office! Thanks!
Advanced Bio is hunting for water bears today!
Great news! From September 1 through December 31 (or until USDA funds are no longer available), PPS students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch! Main meals are free, but there will be charges for extras. Lunch accounts will be refunded for main meal costs back to September 1.
The NEN softball game scheduled for today is Arlington has been postponed. We will now play Arlington on Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:00pm.
The VB game tonight vs Clarkson-Leigh will be broadcast on 107.9 The Bull and streamed on Pender’s Striv channel.
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
FLAMES CLOTHING: Support your Flames dancers by purchasing some Flames gear! https://moveu.us/stores/pender
FLAMES CLOTHING: Support your Flames dancers by purchasing some Flames gear! https://moveu.us/stores/pender
The NEN softball team plays in West Point on Saturday starting at 9:00 am. If you are traveling to the game, please read and follow their Covid restrictions.
For our fans at home watching on Striv: we are having major technical difficulties. We hope to be up soon.
Pender Esports going live versus Amherst now! Check it out at twitch.tv/penderesports
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th is our first 2:30 pm Wednesday dismissal of the year for K-12th grade.
Picture Day is right around the corner. October 5th, Preschool - 6th grade will have their pictures taken and then on October 6th, preschool and 7th-12th grade will have theirs taken. Be prepared and get your haircuts now :)
There has been a schedule change for Cross Country. Thursday October 1st, the CC team will be headed to Stanton for a 4:00 pm start. The SSC Invite has been cancelled, so we picked up the Stanton Invite.
Pender hosts Tri County Northeast and Howells-Dodge tonight in VB action. See schedule below.
5:30 Pender vs Howells Dodge
6:30 Tri County NE vs Howells Dodge
7:30 Pender vs Tri County NE
Allen has decided to postpone the JV football game scheduled for tonight. We will try and reschedule for a later date.
The weight room will be open from 6:30-7:00am before school on Monday’s, Tuesday’s, and Thursday’s beginning Tuesday Sept 8th for all 7-12 grade students not in a weights class.
We are currently having technical difficulties with our Striv. We hope to be back streaming soon. Sorry!
Pender will stream BOTH gyms this morning. Check it out on our Striv Channel!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Attached you will find the Pender volleyball roster for online viewing!
The elementary eNews is available at the following link: https://5il.co/ko4b. Have a GREAT long weekend and gooooooo Pendragons!
If you’re attending the football game tonight, please wear a mask if you cannot be socially distanced from others. Go Pendragons!
Here is a roster of Pender football players for tonight’s game if you’re watching from home!
Football Parent's: Reminder to please be at the football prior to 6:40 pm for Parent's Night Introductions. Thank You!
Tonight’s Football game vs Randolph will be streamed on Penders Striv channel. 2020 PHS alumni, Austin Roth, will be on the mic for the game. Kickoff is at 7:00 pm!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Here is the schedule for the Bronze division in Pender for Saturday. Masks are required while in the building for fans. Games will be on Pender’s Striv channel
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
Anyone still need to buy a Husker Book? Find a Flames dancer at the game! They are $15, and since the Huskers aren’t playing 😭, we will draw a $25 winner for each game that should have happened! Thank your for supporting your Flames dancers 🥳
The VB games tonight in Pender can been streamed on Pender’s Striv channel.
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
FLAMES CLOTHING:
Support your Flames dancers by purchasing some Flames gear!
https://moveu.us/stores/pender
Don't forget to get your Husker Books from one of the Flames dancers! We will be randomly drawing a $25 winner each week! Only $15! Come watch the Flames dance at the first football game Friday! We can't wait to see you!
The venue for the Family Movie Night on Monday is changed to the Community Center starting at 7PM. Some concessions will still be available but bring a blanket or chair so we can all comfortably, socially distance! See you there!
Pender hosts 3 softball games and 3 volleyball games today! See attached schedule!
Happy Homecoming Week High Schoolers! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAPendragon
Elementary Homecoming 2020 Activities!! Let's Go Pendragons!!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2nd is not a 2:30 dismissal. The first 2:30 dismissal will start on Wednesday, September 9th. As a reminder, there is also no school on Monday, September 7th.
Good Luck to our volleyball team as they travel to Logan View to kick off the season! Remember, you must have a ticket to attend the game.
Parents of softball players: please be at the field in Wisner by 5:45 Tuesday night for parents night! Go Vipers!
If you plan on attending the volleyball game in Logan View on Tuesday, Sept 1st, please look at their current covid restrictions.
Congrats to your NEN Vipers! Winning the NEN Invite today. 6-0 over Polk County, 12-3 over Boone Central & 16-4 over Blue River! Parents night is Tuesday @ Wisner!
Girls golf district has been announced. They travel to Battle Creek for the district tournament.
The volleyball districts were released by the NSAA yesterday.
The softball district assignments were released the the NSAA yesterday.
Our first Elementary eNews of the 20-21 school year is available at the following link: https://5il.co/kdu9. Enjoy our Meet the Teacher edition! Have a GREAT weekend and GOOOOOO Pendragons!!
The Flames Color Run was a Success! 🎉Thank you to all who came out to support our dancers! We hope to see you at our 2021 Color Run!
The kindergarteners celebrated “The Colors of Us” by making self portraits with our new multicultural crayons!
They also enjoyed this great short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sqN2J9_axY
If you can't make it to Creighton tonight the game will be broadcast on Creighton Community Radio. 7 pm kick-off
http://www.creightonradio.com/
Creighton will live stream the football game tonight on their school Facebook page starting at 7:00 pm.
If you’re traveling to Creighton tonight for the football game, please see the restrictions due to covid. See you there!
The Football team travels to Creighton Friday night for their season opener. Attached you will find Creighton’s Covid-19 restrictions.
Some great running took place in Hartington tonight. Alexis Bodlak medaled with a 9th place finish for varsity girls while Nathan Breitbarth medaled in his varsity boys race with 8th place. Congrats to Kairece Morris who won the Jr. High girls race! Go Pendragons!
If you’re unable to come, click on the link to watch our Volleyball Scrimmage!
https://striv.tv/channel/pender/
PRESCHOOL PARENTS: PPS preschool will be closed tomorrow Friday, August 28th through Wednesday, September 9th. We will reopen on Thursday, September 10th. The closure is due to a staff COVID exposure and the limited availability of substitutes. At this time, preschool students have not been exposed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Good Luck to our Cross Country teams today as they kickoff their season in Hartington!
Admittance to Thursday’s Volleyball Scrimmage will be a sports drink. Please wear a mask while inside the school. See you at 6:30 !
The bracket for the NEN softball tournament in Wisner is attached. Wisner asks that fans they wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible. Concessions will be available.
If you would like a ticket to the volleyball game next Tuesday @ Logan View, talk to Mr. Ferg today.
Softball Parents night has moved to Tuesday, September 1st IN WISNER vs O’Neill.
Logan View has announced that due to Covid-19, they are only allowing 140 visitor fans for next week’s volleyball game. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Coach Ostrand or the school office to reserve your seat. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 children.
Your NEN Vipers take 3rd in Lincoln going 2-1. Five home runs today with two by Paige S. Let’s keep the season rolling!
Don't forget the Flames Color Run is this Saturday the 22nd @8AM starting at the Pender Park. We hope to see you there!
You can register in person the day of the event as well!
https://www.allsportcentral.com/eventInfo.cfm?eventID=74770
Good Luck to the Girls Golf team as they kickoff their season today in Beemer for the West-Point Beemer invite!
The Football scrimmage will begin at 5:30 tonight followed by the Fall Sports Kickoff at 7:00pm. The Booster Club will have hotdogs and chips for free will donation. Please wear a mask if you cannot social distance. Hope to see you at Heyne!!!
WELCOME BACK PENDRAGONS!!!
It is SOOOOOOO good to see everyone! Today is the start of a great school year!
Good evening,
Today is the last day of the summer break, which means the 2020-2021 school year starts TOMORROW!! Hopefully students are excited to come back, because PPS staff members are thrilled for them to be back! It has been WAY too long since school was last in session, and everyone at the school is very excited to get the school year started!
Here are a few reminders…
1. School will be dismissed tomorrow at 1:00 pm
2. Please do NOT arrive before 8:00 am.
3. Breakfast will be grab and go and will be eaten in the classrooms.
4. Facial coverings will be required. If you have one, please put it on before entering the building. If you do not have one, one will be available when you arrive!
Again, everyone at PPS looks forward to seeing you and can’t wait to get the school year started!
See you all tomorrow and have a great evening!
Its a Great Day to be a Pendragon!!
The Football Gatorade Scrimmage will begin at 5:30 on Friday night followed by the Fall Sports Kickoff at 7:00 @ Heyne Field. Please wear a mask when social distancing isn’t possible. Admittance is a sports drink! See you Friday night!
Parents: Please be aware that due to social distancing efforts, students will be eating lunch in either the lunchroom, event center or multipurpose room. A microwave is not available in all locations. If you are packing your child's lunch, please consider options that do not need to be cooked/warmed. Thank you!
Don't forget to register for the Flames Color Run this Saturday!
https://www.allsportcentral.com/eventInfo.cfm?eventID=74770
Last day to register for the Color Run and be guaranteed a T-shirt is today! Color Run will be next Saturday, August 22nd! Register and support the Flames!
bit.ly/FlamesColorRun5K
Remember to come to Lyons tonight at 6:30 for our NEN Viper softball scrimmage!
The NEN Viper softball team will hold their Gatorade scrimmage Saturday, August 15th at 6:30 in Lyons. They kick off their season Monday, August 17th vs WP-B in Pender at 6:30 for the Jamboree Game. See you there!
Due to a possibility of rainy weather, the fall sports kick off scheduled for tonight will be moved to Friday, August 21 at 7:00 PM @Heyne Field.
The letter linked in this message addresses important information about the start of the school year.
https://bit.ly/31QTWjt
Also provided is the link to the updated Return to School Plan.
https://bit.ly/30VhAvE
It's a Great Day to be a Pendragon!!
7th-12th grade students are encouraged to pick up their back to school packet anytime from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the front office at PPS. Having this completed and ready to turn in the first day of school ensures you are able to get your device the first day of school.
Reminder: Come support our coaches and athletes at the Fall Sports Kickoff at 7:00 pm tonight at the football field! Please wear a mask if you cannot social distance. Booster club will have free will donation hotdogs and chips. See you tonight!
Looking forward to seeing you 1 week from today!!! Please remember students should arrive at 8:00AM and masks will be worn on school grounds. Stay Safe and see you on the 20th!
Don't forget to sign up for the 5K (or 1 mile) Color Run on Saturday August 22nd! Please register by Aug 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt! Info and register:
bit.ly/FlamesColorRun5K
Don't forget to sign up for the 5K (or 1 mile) Color Run on Saturday August 22nd! Please register by Aug 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt! Info and register:
bit.ly/FlamesColorRun5K
The 2020 Booster Club Fall Sports Kickoff is Friday August 14th at 7:00 @ Heyne Field. Food will be free will donation. Coaches will introduce their teams. Please wear a mask if you cannot social distance. Come show your support for our athletes and coaches!
Here are just a few of the supplies that St. Mark's Lutheran Church donated to Pender Public Schools. This donation will ensure that each child will start the school year with the school supplies they need. Thank you so much. We appreciate you!
WOW!! Since March 19, 2020, Pender Public Schools kitchen staff has cooked and served 18,707 breakfasts and 18,707 lunches. That is 37,414 total meals. Thank you for supporting our summer food program and if you see our wonderful kitchen staff, please thank them for a job well done. We can't wait to see you all next week.
Last chance to get some Cross-Country gear, or if you just want a nice Pendragon polo to support all activities! Click on the link below to get started. Store closes August 10th!
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/pendercc
PPS Food Service (8.7.20) Dinner - Grilled cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini waffle, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (8.6.20) Dinner - Mini corn dogs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Yogurt, fruit, milk
The 2020 Volleyball clothing store is now open!
https://www.walloffame247.com/pender-high-school
PPS Food Service (8.5.20) Dinner - Crispito, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinni mini, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (8.4.20) Dinner - Tavern, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cereal, fruit, milk
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU...but...due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, our 20-21 Open House will look a little different this year. The PK-6 Open House will be scheduled via Sign Up Genius. There will be no 7-12 Open House. The links for scheduling will be published shortly.
PPS Food Service (8.3.20) Dinner - Chicken strips, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini french toast, fruit, milk
The Flames are excited to host a 5K Color Run on Saturday, August 22nd! Please visit the link for info and to register:
bit.ly/FlamesColorRun5K
Register by August 15th to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
PPS Food Service (7.31.20) Dinner - Chicken fried steak, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Apple frudel, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.30.20) Dinner - Chicken and noodles, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
2020-2021 PPS Preschool Guidance is available at the link below. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to contact the school! Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JElnmTGe3sYZu67ees3-Jm5_Sdk7QTbAoBqAhAsCRCo/edit?usp=sharing
Need some new Viper Softball gear for 2020? The NEN Viper softball clothing store is now open!
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/nensoftball/store.aspx
The first newsletter of the year is now available!
https://5il.co/irit
PPS Food Service (7.29.20) Dinner - BBQ rib, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini donut, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.28.20) Dinner - Grilled cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.27.20) Dinner - Chicken alfredo, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Biscuit/egg, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.24.20) Dinner - Cheeseburger, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast burrito, fruit, milk
Pender students, are you future business leaders? Would you like to see the Future Business Leaders of America organization come to PPS? Please fill out a short survey here: https://forms.gle/kT6m5zBkgzkZj9Hw7
PPS Food Service (7.23.20) Dinner - Saucy sub, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Omelet, fruit, milk
Fall sports classifications have been released by the NSAA. Follow the links below:
https://twitter.com/nsaahome/status/1286012039299837952?s=21
PPS Food Service (7.22.20) Dinner - Hot dog, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Dutch waffle, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.21.20) Dinner - Pizza, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Poptart, fruit, milk
Below is a link to a survey. If you have children that attend PPS, please complete it. Students, this is not a survey for you. Only adults with children that attend PPS should complete it. Thank you in advance for your prompt responses!
https://forms.gle/PNdPYBw9K5spMzth8
Sports Physical reminder:
New students to the district as well as all incoming 7th and 9th graders need physicals before students can begin fall sports practice . Physical forms can be found in the school office.
PPS Food Service (7.20.20) Dinner - Mini corn dogs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast bites, fruit, milk
JUNIOR HIGH Football players click this link to sign up for equipment checkout August 7: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vkJ6nptpzaOotCzrdO-xuyD1rqMwWTM3MV8u7nOe11Q/edit?usp=sharing
PPS Food Service (7.17.20) Dinner - Mac and cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini waffle, fruit, milk
The link to the CDC website in the letter posted earlier today is not working. Sorry for the inconvenience. A functional link is below.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Below is a link to a letter written to students, parents, and family members. It contains information about PPS's Return to School plan. Please access and read it as soon as you can. Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YnNl52ZdybV09n7fQt0nkqSVUKWK52qo/view?usp=sharing
PPS Food Service (7.16.20) Dinner - Chicken patty, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Yogurt, fruit, milk
The Pendragon Cross-Country online store is now available! Click on the link to get started. Note: Some items are NOT sport specific so they can be worn to support any Pendragon activity! Store will close August 10th.
https://dakotasportsonline.chipply.com/pendercc
2020-2021 School Supply List
PPS Food Service (7.15.20) Dinner - Crispito, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - French toast, fruit, milk
Linked below is PPS's "Return to School Plan". It was made public on July 10 and approved by the School Board on July 13. It is being provided again to make sure families have access to it. Please note, the change from 48 to 72 hours for symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DZK8bizZOEEFBFpSr7AikR9AWmVi2-k38BvvaUzWwJQ/edit?usp=sharing
PPS Food Service (7.14.20) Dinner - Tavern, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinni mini, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.13.20) Dinner - Spaghetti, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cereal, fruit, milk
The PPS Return to School Plan is available at the following link: https://bit.ly/PPSReturnToSchool. Thank you to the students, staff and parents that have helped with the development of this plan. The plan is in draft form and will be presented to the Board of Education on Monday evening for approval. Please contact school administration if you have any questions or concerns. As always, our goal is to provide a safe learning/working environment for our students and staff. Thank you!
PPS Food Service (7.10.20) Dinner - Chicken strips, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Donut, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.9.20) Dinner - Goulash, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.8.20) Dinner - Chicken fried steak, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini french toast, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.7.20) Dinner - Chicken and noodles, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Apple frudel, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.6.20) Dinner - BBQ rib, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
No summer lunch program today. Happy 4th of July weekend!
Independence Weekend Surprise!!! If you didn't get an order in for the football store, it has reopened until Sunday Night at midnight. One more chance.
https://penderhs-football2020.itemorder.com/sale
PPS Food Service (7.2.20) Dinner - Grilled cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (7.1.20) Dinner - Chicken alfredo, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Biscuit/egg, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.30.20) Dinner - Pizza, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast bites, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.29.20) Dinner - Mini corn dogs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini waffle, fruit, milk
In celebration of the upcoming holiday, the school kitchen will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and will resume summer food service on Monday, July 6th with pickup and/or delivery.
PPS Food Service (6.26.20) Dinner - Mac and cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Yogurt, fruit, milk
5 days left to order your Pender Football gear and have it in your hands before the season gets started!
https://penderhs-football2020.itemorder.com/sale
PPS Food Service (6.25.20) Dinner - Chicken patty, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - French toast, fruit, milk
Correction to today's lunch menu: Dinner - Crispito, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinni mini, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.24.20) Dinner - Chicken fried steak, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinni mini, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.23.20) Dinner - Tavern, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cereal, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.22.20) Dinner - Spaghetti, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Donut, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.19.20) Dinner - Chicken strips, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk
Sport Physical Reminder--Only students entering 7th and 9th grade and new students to the district from out of state need to get sports physicals this year. All others who had valid physicals last year are exempt. You can pick up forms at the school office.
PPS Food Service (6.18.20) Dinner - Goulash, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini french toast, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.17.20) Dinner - Chicken fried steak, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
Still 14 days left to order your 2020 Pender Football gear! Lots of great items and it goes to help our student athletes.
https://penderhs-football2020.itemorder.com/sale
PPS Food Service (6.16.20) Dinner - Chicken n' noodles, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast stick, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.15.20) Dinner - BBQ rib, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Pancakes, fruit, milk
Pendragon Football team store is open until June 30th. Lots of great options for everyone. If you would like a colored flier contact Coach Volk.
https://penderhs-football2020.itemorder.com/sale
Elementary Students (parents you may need to help): Please complete the following survey about the COVID-19 extended closure. Thank you so much! https://forms.gle/oggKkUVEBEF2CwbAA
Elementary Parents: Please complete the following survey to provide us feedback about the COVID-19 extended closure and also help us with our plans for the fall of 2020. Thank you so much!! https://forms.gle/LaNaPUU8ARjhvWFW6
Secondary Students we need your help! Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey about the Spring e-learning experience, Your feedback helps: https://forms.gle/J61N7pSoKaxNBDeY7
Secondary Parents, Please help the school by providing feedback in this survey about this spring's e-learning experience. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/BRhqNhBCm6RFoU126
PPS Food Service (6.12.20) Dinner - Grilled cheese, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini donut, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.11..20) Dinner - Chicken alfredo, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Cinnamon roll, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.10.20) Dinner - Pizza, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Biscuit/egg, fruit, milk
Due to the rain this evening, Mr. Volk’s 7:00 am and 8:00 am weights group please report to new gym Wednesday morning. Please bring your water and clean shoes.
PPS Food Service (6.9.20) Dinner - Mini corn dogs, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Breakfast bites, fruit, milk
Pender Football Team Store is open until June 30th. Order online and all apparel will be delivered to the school to be delivered. Contact Coach Volk if you would like a color flier.
Thank you for your support!
https://penderhs-football2020.itemorder.com/sale
PPS Food Service (6.8.20) Dinner - Cheeseburger, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Mini waffle, fruit, milk
PPS Food Service (6.5.20) Dinner - Chicken patty, vegetable/fruit, milk *Breakfast - Omelet, fruit, milk
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!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBq4zLQj800yrIczuW1CZe-Hso-obr-kSfAMwzhTeQzB63ig/viewform?usp=pp_url
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:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBq4zLQj800yrIczuW1CZe-Hso-obr-kSfAMwzhTeQzB63ig/viewform
or contact the school office: 402.385.3244
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/