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December 2016 Hershey Publ ic Schools, P.O. Box 369, Hershey, NE 69143

The first semester is about over and I am very pleased with how the school year has gone. It

has been a great semester with students having many opportunities for learning.

Construction of the Viaduct has altered the path in and out of the rock parking lot directly

south of the school building. Please follow one way signs and road barriers. You will enter the rock

parking lot at the west end of our parking area and exit from the east end. Please utilize caution and

patience when entering and exiting parking areas.

I want to encourage all parents to listen to their phone messages in regard to weather related

school closings. Postings will also be made to traditional media outlets and on social media as well.

We try to make the decision the night before whether to have a late start or close school, but

sometimes that is not possible as weather can change really fast. We always keep in mind the

safety of students in making all of our weather related school decisions. It is up to you as to whether

you want to have your child attend school on a snowy day when we are still having school.

Congratulations goes out to Joslyn Crow, Emily Barr and Channing Holm for making post

season SPVA All-Conference Volleyball Honors. Also to Baylor Hellmuth, Easton Clark, Jason

Davis, JD Barr, Bryan McGahan, McKade Smith, Colton Clark and Monte McNeil for earning post

season C2-8 All District Football honors and to William Stone and Thomas McNeil for SPVA One-act

honors.

Our winter sports season has started. We have many students out for winter sports. Good

luck to all of the students as they prepare for the busy winter activities.

The semester will be over on December 21st, if the students reach their food goal in the

annual food drive school will dismiss at 1:30. Classes resume for students for second semester on

January 5th. Congratulations to all of our students for a fine first semester both in academics and

extracurricular activities. I am always open to suggestions or comments on anything pertaining to

school. Feel free to give me a call at 368-5574 or stop by the school. Have a great month, and Go

Panthers!

Educationally,

Mrs. Jane Davis

Superintendent

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News from High School Principal

Merry Christmas to you all! It is hard to believe that just a few short months ago we were welcoming our students back to Hershey High School. We have had a great start to the school year with rigorous learning going on in the classrooms and many individual and team activities having successful seasons. As we continue the school year I would like to remind everyone that our semester is nearing an end. On December 21st we will break for the holiday and the semester will be complete. Students are reminded that their grades will be final for the semester. I encourage parents to take an active part in checking a student’s grades with them to track their progress. This can be done through PowerSchool which all students have access to. Parents can also download the mobile app for PowerSchool. If parents need help getting into PowerSchool to see their child’s grades you can call the high school office for help. Thank you for being an active participant in your child’s education.

Our National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on December 5th at the Hershey American Legion Hall. If you are interested in donating blood, please call the school and we can get you signed up. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the blood drive.

As I am sure you have all noticed, the Hershey overpass project has opened for traffic and we have started using the roundabout. Please encourage your children to drive safely to and from school and remind them to wear their seatbelts. We hope that the access to the school will be complete and open to traffic for the new year.

I appreciate your support for our school and truly believe that we have the best group of educators in the area. We are very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and caring staff. I am blessed every day that I come to school to be a part of so many dedicated educator’s careers. Please remind your children how lucky they are to be a part of the Hershey School System. As always, remember that our teachers are always available to meet with parents concerning their children. A phone call, e-mail, or parent meeting are something that we are available for. Parent involvement in education is a key factor in a child’s success. Thanks for all that you do. Happy Holidays!

Jeff Steinbeck

Hershey High School Principal

December News from the Activities Director

We are down to our last month of the semester and we are all looking around wondering where the semester has gone. The students have all been doing fantastic and are ready for the holidays to come upon us. It has been a very eventful and exciting semester and I am so proud of all our students.

Winter sports are underway and they have all been practicing extremely hard for the upcoming games. JH Wrestling had an amazing season this year. First year head coach Cale Streeter and assistant coach Travers Richardson worked very hard for these boys. There were many 1st place and runner-up finishes at their

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tournaments. After talking with both coaches they are very excited for future of the wrestling program.

We participated in our Jamboree Scrimmage vs. Paxton this year on Tuesday, November 22nd. This is an NSAA event that did not count towards the teams’ records. All the gate money made from this event went straight to the Nebraska Hall of Fame Foundation.

Congratulations to Joslyn Crow for making first team SPVA All-Conference and Emily Barr and Channing Holm for making second time SPVA All-Conference. Also, another congratulation to JD Barr, Jason Davis, Baylor Hellmuth, Easton Clark, Bryan McGahan, McKade Smith for making the C2-8 All District Football 1st Team and Colton Clark and Monte McNeil for making HM All District Team.

The first basketball game will be December 1st at Perkins County and we will have two more home games will be Friday, December 9th vs. Cozad and December 10th vs. St. Pats. The wrestlers travel to Ravenna on Friday, December 4th for their first tournament. Good luck to all the programs this winter.

On Saturday, December 10th we will have the 2nd annual Hershey Education Foundation Soup Challenge. There will be 17 groups making different soups and you can get 5 cups for 5$. This is a great fundraiser for the Education Foundation for scholarships and also for the individual groups.

Jeremy Thomas

Activities Director/Assistant 7-12 Principal

NEWS FROM THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

It's easy to get caught up in the commotion of the holiday season, but our wish

for you is that you are able to slow down this month and spend quality time with your

family and reflect upon the beauty that is Christmas. However, before we send students

home for Christmas vacation to relax, we have a lot yet to do!

December brings about the beginning of the winter sports season and the end to

the first semester of school. Students and staff are working hard to finish the first

semester on a high note. We ask parents to continue to communicate often with your

child and his/her teachers as well as check online with PowerSchool to make sure daily

assignments and homework are completed and handed in on time. Your involvement

remains one of the most important factors in determining your child’s success in school.

In the past, there have been some issues with unattended children both outside

the building and in the commons area during home basketball games. Please

understand that when your young child comes to school events, he or she is expected

to stay in the gym under your supervision. As always, there will be at least one

administrator on duty at every home event and we will be directing kids to stay seated in

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the gym for their safety and enjoyment of the event. Please assist us in this effort by

keeping your child with you at all times.

The elementary Christmas programs are can't-miss events. This year’s

programs are scheduled for December 6. The PK-3 concert begins at 6:00pm in the

east gym and the 4-6 concert begins at 7:15pm in the west gym. We fill both gyms

every year so please arrive early to ensure a great seat.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry

Christmas and blessed New Year. I hope you keep the true meaning of Christmas in

your mind and heart and have an enjoyable and relaxed holiday with family and friends.

Jason Calahan

Elementary Principal

The elementary school offers a big THANK YOU to the following:

To the Hershey American Legion for allowing the K-6 students to be part of their

Veteran’s Day Program. It was a very meaningful experience.

To Ms. Chamley and Ms. Evans for preparing the students with vocal and

instrumental pieces that were performed at the Veteran’s Day program

To the H.E.L.P Club, Hershey Education Association and the Hershey Public

Schools for all the “goodies” they supplied to staff during American Education Week.

The gestures were much appreciated!

To all who save and send to school box top labels, Campbell labels, and ink

cartridges which help raise funds for the H.E.L.P. Club. Also, thanks to the members of

H.E.L.P. who organize and facilitate those projects!

ACCELERATED READER POINTS

Congratulations to the students for their effort and dedication to reading.

10 Points

Noah Murdock KJ

Kora Addleman 3R

20 Points

Rhys Gilmore KM

Braxten Barner 1W

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Jagger Hampton 1J

Clara Hurst 1J

Timothy Caudillo 3R

Kara Selken 5K

Benjamin Rojas 6H

Wyatt Sachtjen 6H

30 Points

Kolten Kreiling 1W

Carly Matlock 1W

Landon Tolle 1W

Abilene Torrez 1J

40 Points

Lilith Powell 1W

Oaklie Walton 1J

Zachery Zahradnicek 2H

Brady Odean 3T

Michael Salinas 3R

50 Points

Ty Vaughn 1W

Cloe Wareham 2T

Eli Weekly 2T

Ashton Lambert 2H

100 Points

Jakson Toribio 1W

Zane Czarnick 2H

Rhodee Hill 3T

Jacob Kreiling 3T

Lucio Carrizales 4D

Blake Badgley 4D

Faith Frame 5K

Cole Schwager 6H

150 Points

Kyra Hacker 2T

Lance Kirby 4K

Jace Zahl 6H

200 Points

Lilian Huegel 3T

Jordan Arensdorf 4D

Jaycie Reitz 4D

Cade Cronister 5G

Kinley Crow 5G

Claire Sexson 5G

Dalaney Kohn 6K

250 Points

Jensen Becher 5G

Dusty Brown 5G

Calie Troyer 6H

300 Points

Quintin Pinkerton 3T

Ceiden Childears 5K

350 Points

Heaven Hutchison 5K

Kayla McNeel 6K

500 Points

Katie Abbott 4D

550 Points

Natalia Toribio 3T

650 Points

Peyton Fisher 5G

750 Points

Kaitlyn Hendricks 6K

800 Points

Chase Martin 5G

900 Points

Bryce Bode 4K

1100 Points

Jane Fischer 6H

2500 & 2550 Points

Brandy Bode 6K

Yearbook 2016-2017

The Hershey Public Schools 2016-17 Yearbook is available for advanced orders through May 20. Cost of the book is $35.00. If purchasing here at the school, make your check payable to Hershey Public Schools and bring to Mr. Rolofson for receipt. No cash sales. On-line orders can be made through Josten.com by credit or bank card.

Seniors: Bring your portrait for the yearbook to Mrs. Connell by Jan. 31. Preferably, provide a head shot from shoulders up. These will provide more detail compared with landscape shots. You may have items in your photo that represent hobbies or interests. Staff reserves the right to refuse any photo that is questionable. Also, provide a baby picture of yourself for use in the yearbook; provide to Mrs. Connell by Jan. 31.

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Volleyball Honors

SPVA All Conference VB = Joslyn Crow First Team/ Emily Barr Second Team/ Channing Holm Honorable Mention

NP Bulletin J-Money Team = Emily Barr and Channing Holm Starters/ Joslyn Crow Second Team

Lincoln Journal Star All-State VB = Joslyn Crow and Emily Barr Honorable Mention

EducationQuest Foundation

College Planning Bulletin A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students

December 2016

What to expect after you submit your FAFSA The Early FAFSA opened October 1 so many of you have already completed and submitted your form. Here’s what happens next: Expect a Student Aid Report (SAR). You’ll receive it via an email link if you provided an email address on your FAFSA. The SAR acknowledges that your FAFSA was received, and if you need to take further action to process your FAFSA.

Make sure you applied for admission to colleges you listed on your FAFSA.

Colleges who receive your FAFSA results typically won’t send you a financial aid package until you’ve applied and

have been accepted to the school.

Watch for verification requests. The college(s) you listed on your FAFSA might request verification of your FAFSA information. If so, send the required documents to the colleges’ financial aid office. Watch for financial aid award notifications. The colleges you applied to – and listed on your FAFSA – will send you

a financial aid award notification detailing the types and amounts of aid they’re offering based on your financial

need.

Haven’t completed your FAFSA yet? No problem! You and a parent can complete the form at FAFSA.gov. Before you start, create an FSA ID

for you and one for a parent at fsaid.ed.gov. You’ll need them to access and sign the FAFSA.

For free help with the FAFSA, watch this FAFSA Demo video, use our free FAFSA Tools, or call

EducationQuest to make an appointment: Omaha – 888.357.6300 Lincoln – 800.303.3745 Kearney – 800.666.3721 Scottsbluff – 800.303.3745, ext. 6654

Winning the scholarship game Follow these tips to increase your chances of earning scholarships:

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Don’t ever pay for scholarship searches! Use free resources such as ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org with

over 2,000 Nebraska-based scholarships. Free national sites include Peterson’s, FindTuition, Cappex, and School

Soup.

Visit your school counselor often for information about local scholarships.

Focus on local and college-specific scholarships because you're more likely to earn them.

Update your activities, honors, community service or paid jobs using the Activities Resume at

EducationQuest.org.

Earn the best possible ACT/SAT scores by taking the exam in the spring of your junior year and again in the fall of

your senior year.

Use quality references such as a teacher, coach or counselor. Encourage them to write specific examples of your

leadership skills. Give them advance notice and a specific deadline.

Tailor your essay to the scholarship. Ask an English teacher to read your essay and offer advice on making a big

impact. Your essay will need to stand out from other applications.

December “To Do” List

Complete these tasks during December to stay on the right college planning track.

Seniors:

__ If you haven’t already, submit college applications and the FAFSA.

__ Continue to apply for scholarships.

Juniors

__ Take an ACT prep course.

__ Set up a ScholarshipQuest profile and start searching for Nebraska-based scholarships.

__ Register by December 21 for the January 21 SAT.

__ Register by January 13 for the February 11 ACT.

For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:

Omaha Lincoln Kearney Scottsbluff

402-391-4033 402-475-5222 308-234-6310 800-303-3745 ext. 6654

888-357-6300 800-303-3745 800-666-3721

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Please Attend the Second Annual Hershey Panther Soup Challenge!

DATE: Saturday, December 10, 2016

Location: Hershey High School

Time: 4pm-7pm Soup Challenge

Come and VOTE for your FAVORITE SOUP/GROUP

$5 for 5 tastings! All proceeds will go to benefit student groups!

Hershey vs. St. Pats Girls and Boys Basketball Games

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS and STUDENT ACTIVITY GROUPS

8th Grade First National Bank 9th Grade Gary’s Super Foods 10th Grade Mentzer Oil 11th Grade Trane 12th Grade Hershey Super Foods Student Council Simplot National Honor Society Wolken Construction FBLA Equitable Bank Art Club Hershey State Bank/Hershey Agency Cheerleaders Jorgenson’s Lawn Service/Jorgenson’s Sod Farm Dazzlers Arnett & Arnett Pioneer Seed Teammates New Car Dealership Robotics Perrett Construction Yearbook Kwik Stop Boy’s Basketball Home Lumber, Renaissance Learning, Select

Carpet, Troyer Enterprises Girl’s Basketball KSB School Law, Western Nebraska Bank, Keenan’s

Beverages Wrestling Titan Machinery, Plains Equipment, Hershey Coop

Telephone, DA Davidson

Hershey Public Schools Education Foundation:

Provides thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to graduating seniors for Post-Secondary Education pursuing degrees in academic and technical

institutions.

Sponsors educational activities and programs for students.

Hershey Public Schools Education Foundation thanks our sponsors and YOU for attending this great event and making a difference for our students!

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HERSHEY PUBLIC SCHOOL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The Hershey Public School Board of Education held their regular meeting on Monday, November 14, 2016 in the

board conference room. Official notice of the meeting was advertised in the November 10 th edition of the Courier

Times and posted in three places within the Village. The meeting was called to order @ 7:00 pm followed by the

Pledge of Allegiance and the notification to those in attendance of the posted Open Meetings Law Poster. Members

present were Bob Arnett, Brenda Johnson, Floydene Brown, Jodi Seamann, Steve Koch and Lucas McConnell. Also

present were Superintendent Davis, Bookkeeper Konken, Principal’s Steinbeck, Calahan and Thomas and four guests.

**Approved the consent agenda which consists of the minutes to the October 10th regular meeting, bills for payment

in the amount of $533,723.37, all financial reports and the resignations of Crystal Huegel (spec ed) and Tracy Todd

(custodian).

Review and discussion was held on KSB board policies #3000 series.

Review and discussion was held on board policies #509.3, #804.1, #804.01R1 and #2007.

Mr, Steinbeck and Mr. Calahan presented multicultural teaching procedures.

**Accepted the 2015-2016 audit as prepared by Thomas Neidhardt, CPA of North Platte, NE.

**Adopted the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan as presented.

**Approved the proposed estimate for roof repairs in areas 7 and 9 from Heartland Roofing Company.

**Approved the purchase of a Valcan convection oven from Cash-Wa Distributing Co. in the amout of $6627.00.

Superintendent evaluation was reviewed.

**Approved the option “IN” of Jessica Wilson (kindergarten) from North Platte Public School District #1 for the

2017-2018 school year.

Principal’s Reports: Mr. Calahan – Attendance, parent teacher conference attendance was 100%, Red Ribbon

Week, American Education Week. Mr Steinbeck - Congratulations to Amy Beyer, she was chosen for “teacher of

the month” by the North Platte Post, Brook Bode was chosen for Code Crush through the University of Nebraska

Omaha receiving a $1000 scholarship to UNO. Robotics Club in new this year with 14 jrs & srs participating. I would

like to update the student handbook on the parental notification for students on the down list. Mr. Thomas – Mr.

Thomas and 10 Stuco kids will be going to Kearney on November 16th to a NCA Leadership and Sportsmanship

Summit. Winter sports practice begins on Monday, Nov 14th, One Act will be competing at SPVA completion in

Imperial. Concession’s report – doing very well.

No Board Reports:

Superintendent Report: Mrs Davis reported that the Paxton / Hershey Jamboree game will be played in Paxton this

year. Board consented to giving the recognition certificates to the staff again this year and needs to know those who

plan to attend the national convention in Denver this coming March 25 – 27, 2017. Reservations need to be made as

soon as possible.

Next regular meeting will be held on Monday, December 12, 2016 @ 7:00 pm in the board conference room.

Meeting adjourned @ 9:05 pm

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