Let's give it up for Martha Durboraw, our newest Bulldog All Star! Martha is awesome working with others. She brightens everyone's day at Buffalo, and the students she works with absolutely love her! Thank you for being a positive member of our team! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Congratulations Wendy Gilbert, Donna Henne, Zach Larson, and Jenna Schluntz for being selected NPPS December Employees of the Month! We appreciate all you do for our kids! Thank you NPPSD Foundation, NebraskaLand Bank, and Prairie Friends & Flowers for helping make our recognitions possible!
Today, AdCo teams met by grade-level with Dr. Josh Ray for midpoint check-ins on their buildings PLC progress. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
The NPHS Student Council and Booster Club would like to invite parents and the public to the annual Snowball Spirit Week Pep Rally. Held Monday, January 5th with doors opening for the public to enter from 10:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. The Pep Rally will feature live performances, the Snowball Court royalty nominees, laser shows and even a few big surprises mixed in... you will not want to miss it.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration for the 2026/2027 school year is now open! We have links located at the top of our website at https://www.nppsd.org/
Interested in representing Ward 3 on the North Platte Public Schools Board of Education? Find the details here:
https://www.nppsd.org/page/board-of-education-vacancy
Share with anyone you think might be interested!
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https://www.nppsd.org/page/board-of-education-vacancy
Share with anyone you think might be interested!
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NPPS Staff of the month Melissa Palacios, Brenda McClellen, Melissa Hopping, and Heather Van Velson were recognized at the December Board of Education Meeting! Congratulations, and thank you for all that you do!
Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Month, Emilee Allen and Colten Altig! Thank you for visiting us at our Board of Education meeting! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
This week is Computer Science Education Week! Try an hour of code, seeing what courses are available at NPHS, or creating something new!
NPHS Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday, December 9th! Please start the line outside the school parking lot next to the tennis courts. Do not come into the parking lot prior to the semi unloading of the distribution items. This is an open air, drive thru distribution. Patrons will drive their car through a line, and volunteers will bring boxed food to the car. Free of charge. 325 households will be served on a first come, first serve basis. The Food Bank of the Heartland sponsors the Food Pantry. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
There are always opportunities to volunteer and help out your community this time of year. Happy International Volunteer Day! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Today is a great reminder to commit to removing barriers and ensuring everyone can participate fully and equally in society.
Happy "Learn a Foreign Language Month!" It's the perfect time to learn more about your heritage, communicate with more people, to exercise your mind, or learn something new!
NPPS District AdCo shared thoughts from their professional book study, collaborated ideas for the district calendar, and received technical items from around the district. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Special Education Day is celebrated December 2nd in honor of the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1975! Thank you to our advocates, special education staff, and educators who make sure ALL students receive a great education!
Congratulations NPPS November Staff of the Month, Melissa Palacios, Brenda McClellen, Melissa Hopping, and Heather Van Velson! Thank you NPPSD Foundation, Prairie Friends & Flowers and NebraskaLand Bank for making these recognitions possible!
December is Human Rights Month, a good time to reflect on and promote fundamental rights for everyone!
Today, we honor Native American Heritage Day, recognizing cultures, histories, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
We hope all our students, staff, and families have a Happy Thanksgiving! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NPHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
AFTER THE WAR
NORTH PLATTE, NE, November 25, 2025 -- North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present their competition one act production, After the War, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the NPHS Performing Arts Center.
Exclusively adapted from the award winning middle grade book by British author, Tom Palmer, After the War tells the story of Yossi and his friends Mordecai and Leo as they navigate life after the liberation of the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Senior Henry Cline, who plays Yossi says, “Some stories need telling and this is one of them. Rehearsing and performing this show has given the cast the chance to both put on a deep and meaningful story, but also to stay in touch with history and keep an important message alive.”
Based on true events and stories from survivors, this play is not one to miss. “Everyone knows the horrors of the holocaust, but no one takes a moment to learn about what happened once the camps were liberated. The atrocities that occurred in the camp continued to haunt the survivors until their dying breaths.” says student Isabell Frazier, who plays Yossi’s mother in the show.
McDaniel, along with Assistant Director Nicole Cepel and over 50 students serving as cast and crew have been hard at work on the show since the first week of October. Junior, Katelynn McNeel says, “The process and rehearsal for this show has been really interesting. I have learned so much from these stories while also building my own to tell and deliver this impactful message.” Brett Pfeifer, who plays Leo in the show, states, “This show is special, not in just what the story is, but the way that it is told. We have a crazy talented cast this year, everyone is so involved in every moment. That’s what makes it so good. A talented group of people coming together to tell an important story.” The team have competed/performed at workshops and invitationals throughout November, winning multiple awards. They will compete against nine other schools in Fremont for a chance to take their show to the state competition in Norfolk..
A free will donation will be taken at the door to help cover travel costs for the team and the doors open at 6:30 p.m for the 7:00 p.m. show.
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NPHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
AFTER THE WAR
NORTH PLATTE, NE, November 25, 2025 -- North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present their competition one act production, After the War, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the NPHS Performing Arts Center.
Exclusively adapted from the award winning middle grade book by British author, Tom Palmer, After the War tells the story of Yossi and his friends Mordecai and Leo as they navigate life after the liberation of the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Senior Henry Cline, who plays Yossi says, “Some stories need telling and this is one of them. Rehearsing and performing this show has given the cast the chance to both put on a deep and meaningful story, but also to stay in touch with history and keep an important message alive.”
Based on true events and stories from survivors, this play is not one to miss. “Everyone knows the horrors of the holocaust, but no one takes a moment to learn about what happened once the camps were liberated. The atrocities that occurred in the camp continued to haunt the survivors until their dying breaths.” says student Isabell Frazier, who plays Yossi’s mother in the show.
McDaniel, along with Assistant Director Nicole Cepel and over 50 students serving as cast and crew have been hard at work on the show since the first week of October. Junior, Katelynn McNeel says, “The process and rehearsal for this show has been really interesting. I have learned so much from these stories while also building my own to tell and deliver this impactful message.” Brett Pfeifer, who plays Leo in the show, states, “This show is special, not in just what the story is, but the way that it is told. We have a crazy talented cast this year, everyone is so involved in every moment. That’s what makes it so good. A talented group of people coming together to tell an important story.” The team have competed/performed at workshops and invitationals throughout November, winning multiple awards. They will compete against nine other schools in Fremont for a chance to take their show to the state competition in Norfolk..
A free will donation will be taken at the door to help cover travel costs for the team and the doors open at 6:30 p.m for the 7:00 p.m. show.
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