School visits bring awe of students and staff
Today I visited Huntington Elementary School and spent time with an energized staff, as well as energized Huntington Principal Rik Devney. This school has worked hard on helping students learn, grow...
View ArticlePausing at year’s end to celebrate significant achievements
On more than one occasion in my career (and personal life) I have been appropriately reminded that periodically, I need to pause a moment to recognize and celebrate our successes and achievements. I...
View ArticleHappy new year, thank you …. and looking ahead to 2019
As 2018 comes to a close, I always like to use the final blog of the year to say “thank you” – thank you to all our employees, students, parents and community. We are so fortunate to work with...
View ArticleLocal video reflects mental health challenges for our students
I was fortunate this week to view “The Mind Inside,” the most recent video production from Nebraska Loves Public Schools. Set within a middle school in Millard, it is a powerful representation of the...
View ArticleLet’s cheer for our winners
People who know me are aware that I REALLY enjoy football. Having played, coached and spent hours (mainly weekends) watching, I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable. I am fascinated by the intrigue...
View ArticleSurviving the winter of 2019, looking ahead to spring
Whew, this has been a winter to forget. I vaguely remember hearing a meteorologist predict earlier in the fall that this would be a mild winter with below average precipitation. I am happy that we...
View Article‘Pivot point’ of winter taught us life lessons
This winter has been one of the roughest in all my experience as a school district superintendent. While snow days calls are always fun – and challenging – the additional water issues we experienced...
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An unexpected reunion, a surprise reminder of gratitude
An unexpected reunion with grade-school classmate and Educare supporter, Jeff Sunshine This is always one of the best times of the year for celebratory events, and student and staff acknowledgements,...
View ArticleA newspaper junkie laments challenges of misinformation
There are days when I feel like I am the last person around who actually reads a physical newspaper – as I lament their ultimate demise with a “what will I do now” reaction. I grew up reading and...
View ArticleLPS believes in developing “whole” child
Football season has arrived and once again I am reminded, I really enjoy the game. In fact, I have always felt athletics offered kids incredible opportunities to experience what it was like to be on a...
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