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Pictured clockwise around the table from the top: Kinley Crisp, Eve Ericksen, Eli Barnes, Chasin McIntosh, Harper Barnes, Brogan Seeley. Brett Mauler

Pictured clockwise around the table from the top: Kinley Crisp, Eve Ericksen, Eli Barnes, Chasin McIntosh, Harper Barnes, Brogan Seeley. Brett Mauler

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Mullen Elementary’s September with the Principal

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Pizza with the Principal is a reward for six Mullen Elementary School students, featuring one student from each grade level. This is the Mullen Elementary School’s version of “student of the month.”Each grade level will have one award winner each month.
L-r: Kendall Phipps, Hope Miller, Jailyn Miller, Colin Connealy, Teal Peterson, Kassidy Cheever, Kendall Vinton, Kaisley Phipps, Oakes Miller. Kelsey Phillips

L-r: Kendall Phipps, Hope Miller, Jailyn Miller, Colin Connealy, Teal Peterson, Kassidy Cheever, Kendall Vinton, Kaisley Phipps, Oakes Miller. Kelsey Phillips

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FFA competes at State Range Judging

Kassidy Cheever, Ffa
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
On Sept. 23, the Mullen FFA Chapter had nine members compete at the State Range Judging contest near North Platte, Nebraska.The senior division had 191 competitors there, and the junior division had 272 competitors from across the state.
Mullen High School Homecoming royalty was crowned following the football game last Thursday, Sept. 24. Pictured l-r: 2nd attendants Brandon Hardin and Ella Rice, Queen Harper Andersen, King Hunter Brown and 1st attendants Riley Hegland and Daniel Wright

Mullen High School Homecoming royalty was crowned following the football game last Thursday, Sept. 24. Pictured l-r: 2nd attendants Brandon Hardin and Ella Rice, Queen Harper Andersen, King Hunter Brown and 1st attendants Riley Hegland and Daniel Wright

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MHS Homecoming: Tropical Fever

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Lola Wingebach

Lola Wingebach

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Students of the Month

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Mullen Public Schools teachers have selected Lola Wingebach as September’s high school Student of the Month.Teachers make their selection together during their monthly Leadership Council meeting.Lola’s teachers describe a student who is curious, hardworking, and eager to understand more than just...
The MHS Homecoming court dressed in their “Aloha” outfits on Monday of Homecoming week, l-r: Daniel Wright, Ella Rice, Brandon Hardin, Riley Hegland, Hunter Brown, Harper Andersen. Mike Kvanvig

The MHS Homecoming court dressed in their “Aloha” outfits on Monday of Homecoming week, l-r: Daniel Wright, Ella Rice, Brandon Hardin, Riley Hegland, Hunter Brown, Harper Andersen. Mike Kvanvig

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Introducing the MHS Homecoming court

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Congratulations to the following Mullen High School seniors on being named to the Homecoming court! They will be introduced following the 1:00 p.m. parade near the Hooker County Courthouse this Thursday, Sept. 24.
FFA members who competed in the area range judging are pictured back, l-r: Kaisley Phipps, Bronx Burney, Hayden Deibler, Colin Connealy, Teal Peterson, Oakes Miller, Parker Vinton, Cian Connealy. Front: Jaxyn Evans, Jailyn Miller, Kendall Vinton, Olivia Cox, Hope Miller, Kendall Phipps, Kassidy Cheever. Kelsey Phillips

FFA members who competed in the area range judging are pictured back, l-r: Kaisley Phipps, Bronx Burney, Hayden Deibler, Colin Connealy, Teal Peterson, Oakes Miller, Parker Vinton, Cian Connealy. Front: Jaxyn Evans, Jailyn Miller, Kendall Vinton, Olivia Cox, Hope Miller, Kendall Phipps, Kassidy Cheever. Kelsey Phillips

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Mullen FFA has success at range judging contest

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
On Sept. 10, the Mullen FFA Chapter competed at the Area 2 Range Judging contest in Valentine, Nebraska.

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Gonzalez, Hardin earn Seals of Biliteracy

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, is proud to announce that 247 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to high school students in the August 2026 award cycle.These prestigious recognitions honor students who have...
MHS Homecoming is next Thursday

MHS Homecoming is next Thursday

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MHS Homecoming is next Thursday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Mullen High School invites the public to celebrate Homecoming on Thursday, Sept. 24.The parade will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the pep rally following the parade.The parade will start at Mullen High School and travel downtown, ending at the Hooker County Courthouse.Volleyball vs. Brady begins at 3:30...
Denise Hoyt

Denise Hoyt

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Izzy Hoyt earns cosmetology degree

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
MHS graduate Izzy Hoyt graduated from Joseph’s College: Cosmetology in Kearney on Sept. 3, 2026.She’ll be opening her own salon in Hyannis as soon as she can get approved by the state!
The Mullen third grade class is pictured with their copies of the Tribune and Kid Scoop News, standing, l-r: Jaxson Barnes, Cooper Ourada, Gerri Peterson of the Tribune, Kayden Evans, Kinley Crisp, Brogan Jewell. Kneeling: Meyer Vinton, Anna Ridenour, Tate Phillips, Merick Lattin, Aurora Polt, Harrison Vinton. Mollie Finney

The Mullen third grade class is pictured with their copies of the Tribune and Kid Scoop News, standing, l-r: Jaxson Barnes, Cooper Ourada, Gerri Peterson of the Tribune, Kayden Evans, Kinley Crisp, Brogan Jewell. Kneeling: Meyer Vinton, Anna Ridenour, Tate Phillips, Merick Lattin, Aurora Polt, Harrison Vinton. Mollie Finney

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HCCF grant delivers Kid Scoop News

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
by Gerri Peterson The first issue of Kid Scoop News for the school year was delivered to 3rd, 4th and 5th grades at Mullen Elementary last week.Hooker County Tribune Publisher Gerri Peterson personally delivered the copies to the 3rd grade classroom, along with last week’s issue of the Tribune.She...
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