Kindergarten, Preschool Roundup is April 19

Kindergarten and Preschool Roundup is set for April 19. Incoming kindergarten students are invited to come out between 8:30-10 a.m. at the elementary school in Clarks. The preschool roundup is from 10-11 a.m. at the elementary school.

High Plains FFA Selected for Top Chapter Award at Convention

High Plains FFA members attended the state FFA Convention last week in Lincoln. While they were there the group was honored as one of the top chapters. The convention is also an opportunity for FFA members to network with other people in the Ag world.

National Public Health Week

National Public Health Week is April 3-9. This year’s theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” This theme highlights that culture shapes our health. This can look different for everyone. The community we are born into affects how we deal with health.

NCPA Academic All-State Awards

The Nebraska SchoolActivities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2022-2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.

Polk Library News

Hello from the Polk Public Library. I haven’t written in a few weeks so hopefully, you missed my article!! All our 200 plus children’s books that we have received this year are all processed and patiently waiting for people to check them out!

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the colon or rectum, it is called colorectal cancer. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short.

Children’s Immunization Clinics

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Wednesday, April 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Monday, April 17, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.

Blood Drive is March 28

The #HPCStorm FFA is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on March 28! The blood drive will be located in the high school commons area in Polk. Sign up today at https:// trst.in/scEOxN using the zip code 68654

High Plains Celebrates Pi Day

Quick! What is a mathematician’s favorite holiday? It’s Pi Day of course. High Plains students got in on the fun and celebrated Tuesday, March 14, which is an annual holiday devoted to celebrating the one and only true magic number. And what better way to celebrate Pi?