Open School Board Seat

Chadron Public Schools is accepting applications for a vacated seat.  As an individual interested in appointment to the Board of Education, you need to know that the position requires considerable time in preparation for meetings and study of information and issues.  Unless otherwise announced, the board routinely meets on the second Wednesday of every month.  In addition, special sessions, monthly committee meetings, and in-service meetings need to be attended. Public interviews will be conducted during the regular Personnel meeting on December 11, 2024, at Noon.

Applications must be returned to the office of the Superintendent no later than Noon on Friday, December 2, 2024.  Application materials are available at the Office of the Superintendent at 602 East 10th Street.  The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applications.

CPS Recognized for School Safety Efforts

Chadron Public Schools received notice this week that it has been recognized with a Diamond Badge Certification in Nebraska School Safety and Security.  This is the highest level of recognition for schools meeting the Nebraska Department of Education's safety and security standards in keeping a school community safe and secure.

(NDE Informational News Release)

August 9, 2024

Nebraska School Districts “Place School Safety First”

Schools and Districts are putting in the hard work to “place school safety first” and are now being recognized for their efforts to meet requirements, trainings, drills, and best practices in school safety and security with the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Badge Certification. NDE has established a badge system to recognize schools that go above and beyond to provide a safe environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

The badge identifies and recognizes Nebraska public and non-public school districts meeting the highest standards of safety and security. Schools can earn Diamond, Gold, or Silver badges, highlighting their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.

Effective learning can only take place in a safe environment, and this certification reassures communities that their schools are actively fulfilling the four pillars of safety: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. Diamond certification means a district is meeting the highest standards in school safety and security, with gold being the next level, and then silver. By earning these badges, schools demonstrate their dedication to “Place School Safety”.

School districts have built safety and threat assessment teams, and are required to have an emergency operations plan, develop safety & security policies, complete safety drills, conduct suicide and other safety trainings, as well as having digital, substance use, dating violence, and countless other safety best practices to keep school communities and the members free from harms way.

The Badge Certification was announced at the Administration Days Conference in July and several rural and urban school districts have already completed the checklist and are receiving their badges. The districts will display the badges on their building entry ways, websites, and social media platforms to demonstrate and let communities know they will always “Place School Safety First”!

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David Jespersen
Public Information Officer, Nebraska Department of Education

CSC Football Youth Night

CSC is excited to extend a special invitation to students and their families for an exciting football game between Chadron State College (CSC) and the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK) next Thursday, August 29th, at 6:00 PM during our Chadron State College Athletics Community Youth Day Presented by Monument Health. 

 

CSC is offering a special discount to local public schools. Use the code YOUTHCSC to receive $5 off each ticket purchased.

Game Details:

• Teams: CSC vs. UNK
• Date: Thursday, August 29th
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Elliott Field at Don Beebe Stadium, Chadron, NE
• Ticket Prices Before Discount: Adult $15, Child (11-18)/Senior/Military $10, and ages 10 and under free

 

To redeem the discount, simply visit this link CSC Football vs. University of Nebraska-Kearney | Chadron State College Box Office (hometownticketing.com) and enter the code at checkout. 

CMS Suggested School Supply List

 

Physical and immunization requirements for incoming 7th-grade students

 

Non-Public School Meeting Announcement

 

4H Summer Camp

Camp Norwesca, south of Chadron, hosts a 10-14-year-old State 4-H Camp June 1-5 and a 6-8-year-old State 4-H Camp June 6-8. 4H Camp Scholarships are available. Please take a look at the attached flyer for more information. Anyone can apply.

Hope Squad T-Shirt

You can support your Chadron Middle School Hope Squad by purchasing a student-designed T-shirt. 8th-grade student Samson Sprague, a 4-year Hope Squad member, designed the shirt to share a message of hope. T-shirts can be purchased for $15 until April 21st. You can choose to have them directly shipped to your address or pick them up at Outlaw Printers in Chadron on April 30th!

Order Here: https://stores.inksoft.com/cms_hope_squad/shop/home

 

Girls on the Run Registration Information

It's that time of year for Girl's on the Run. Registration information is on the attached flyer.

Thank you Chadron Domino's Pizza!

Thank you to Chadron Domino's Pizza for supporting Chadron Middle School! Domino's generously donated $854.88! Congratulations to Mrs. Hoffman's 6th grade Cardinal Block class for winning the class competition and winning a class pizza party!

City Transit Drivers Wanted

The city transit program has exploded—a great thing!  We need to keep up with the demands of our community. Being a transit driver is a fun and interesting job. Never a dull moment and a great way to make a little extra spending money.

 

$13.87 hour

Shifts (TBD)

Reserve (fill in)

NDE Parent Survey

We are committed to providing your child with the best possible educational experiences at the Nebraska Department of Education. As part of our assessment process, students in grades 3-8 take statewide assessments in the content areas of English language arts, mathematics, and science each year. Following the assessments, you receive an individual student report detailing your child’s performance from your child’s school. Your feedback is essential in helping us enhance the information provided in these reports to better support your child’s academic journey. We kindly ask for your insights and suggestions to improve the clarity and usefulness of the reports you receive. Thank you for your time and contributions. Please use the following link: https://nde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02raHEnftgn991c

Service Project

Two 8th-grade students are doing a service project for their HAL class. Please share with anyone who might need some assistance with snow removal and/or yard work.

Online Tutoring

Nebraska SMART is a free virtual tutoring program for students in grades K-12. Teacher education candidates from Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges remotely tutor students in Educational Service Units 1, 4, and 13 through an online tutoring platform. This program is made possible by a Nebraska Department of Education grant awarded to the Nebraska State College System to launch a rural tutoring program.

 

Nebraska SMART’s official launch date to tutor students in grades K-12 is February 5, 2024. Tutoring hours are 3:30-6:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

 

The Nebraska SMART Video can be viewed for more information.

 

Parents who wish to gain access to tutoring must register their child(ren) by visiting www.nscs.edu/NebraskaSMART.

 

Parents must first create an account and register their child(ren). Once parents have created their account and added their child(ren), the student (or parent on their behalf) can schedule a tutoring appointment. Students can also join on-demand tutoring to be connected with the next available Tutor.

 

The Parent Guide provides steps for parents to register their child(ren), schedule a session, request on-demand tutoring, and more.

 

Students should provide homework for which they wish to receive help or topics that they would like to cover. When connected to a Tutor, students (or parents on their behalf) can share files with their Tutor. It is recommended that students (or parents on their behalf) have saved their homework to their computer prior to connecting to a Tutor.

 

The Nebraska SMART tutoring platform can be accessed via a laptop, desktop, or Chromebook. Please note that smartphones and some tablets are not currently supported by this platform. See below for Nebraska SMART’s technology requirements.

Neurodiversity Awareness - Sensory Friendly CSC Basketball Game