Polk
FOUR RETIRE FROM POLK COUNTY SCHOOLS
Each year, the Polk County News likes to honor those who have served in education and are retiring.
Warnick to be Honored on State Memorial
On June 6, 2024, the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial will hold its grand opening in Papillion.
AREA SPEECH-LETES PLACE WELL
KEARNEY - State Speech was held on Wednesday through Friday last week. Class A and B were on Wedneday with Class C on Thursday and Class D on Friday.
CC School Locks Down Due to Perpetrator
Monday, March 11th at about 10 AM, Terrance Heyes, a 2021 graduate of Cross County School paid an uninvited visit to his alma mater. He caused quite a commotion, tearing up the parking lot.
Meet Superintendent Brown, Coming to HPC
Jason Brown, currently the superintendent of Bertrand Community School, will be the new High Plains Community Schools superintendent starting the 202425 school year.
HPC Take Medals at HLHF Invite
The High Plains Speech Team went to the Humphrey-Lindsay Holy Family Speech Meet on Saturday the 10th. The Novice team placed 5th overall and the Varsity team placed 8th.
Urkoski Gets 100th Win at Districts
Hudson Urkoski (High Plains junior) got his 100th win at districts in Pleasanton on Friday by pinning his opponent, Breckan Johnson of Alma.
Spelling Bee Champions Crowned Monday
OSCEOLA - Polk County held the annual spelling bee on Monday. All four schools participated. Each school sent about five participants per grade level.
Beran Resigns as HPC Superintendent
Superintendent Kim Beran’s resignation at High Plains Community Schools will be effective June 30th, 2024.