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From Left to Right: ASL Interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Property Tax Administrator Ruth Sorensen, Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, Gov. Ricketts (podium), and State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Photo provided

From Left to Right: ASL Interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Property Tax Administrator Ruth Sorensen, Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton, Gov. Ricketts (podium), and State Senator Lou Ann Linehan. Photo provided

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Governor Highlights Increased Property Tax Relief Available to Nebraskans

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
LINCOLN — Today, Governor Pete Ricketts held a press conference to highlight the historic amount of tax relief available to Nebraskans.  During his time in office, Gov. Ricketts has worked with the Legislature to pass $12.7 billion in total tax relief.
CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

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CELEBRATING HOMECOMING

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Tis the season for homecoming, when schools celebrate their young people, often with a dance, parade and football game. Last week Cross County and High Plains had their homecoming games. This week it is Osceola’s turn. Shelby-Rising City has homecoming next week. But when did homecoming originate?
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Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Storm Celebrate Homecoming with Parade

Storm Celebrate Homecoming with Parade

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Storm Celebrate Homecoming with Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
High Plains students marked the end of homecoming last week with a parade and pep rally in Clarks. High Plains students enjoyed homecoming activities all week gearing up for Friday's festivities.

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Polk Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Can you believe that September is half gone and school is in full force? We are all busy at the center with our upcoming events. On September 19th we are hosting “An Evening With Friends”, on September 20 Blood Pressure from 9:30 to 11:30.
High Plains 2022 Homecoming Royalty

High Plains 2022 Homecoming Royalty

High Plains 2022 Homecoming Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
HPC Homecoming Royalty for 2022. Front row: Kenzie Wruble, daughter of Sheri and Jerry Wruble of Clarks; Yessica Barrios, daughter of Xydalha Alfaro and Eli Barrios of Clarks; Roberta Hines, daughter of Maria and Ernest Hines, Sr.
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Storm Volleyball to Wear Pink

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
POLK — Each year, Sandy Creek has a Pink-Out game to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. All of the proceeds are donated to the hospital. Each team participating is listed on the shirt.
High Plains students spent time on Monday decorating the school for Homecoming. The school has had themed days all week ahead of Friday's big game. Thursday is Twix and Twizzler Day (Twin Day). Friday's theme is Firecracker Popsicle so students are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. The Storm takes on East Butler on Friday with a 7 p.m. kickoff. Photos provided

High Plains students spent time on Monday decorating the school for Homecoming. The school has had themed days all week ahead of Friday's big game. Thursday is Twix and Twizzler Day (Twin Day). Friday's theme is Firecracker Popsicle so students are encouraged to wear red, white and blue. The Storm takes on East Butler on Friday with a 7 p.m. kickoff. Photos provided

High Plains 2022 Homecoming Festivities

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

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Income Eligibility Guidelines Announced for School Lunch, Other Nutrition Programs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Nutrition Services has announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced- price meals for those unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food...
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ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
September 8 - SB vs. Ord at Cross County 4:30 PM 8 - VB vs. Nebr. Christian at Polk 6 PM 9 - FB vs.