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2nd graders make bird feeders

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2nd graders make bird feeders

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

In science, the Mullen second graders are exploring which birds are most likely to visit a feeder based on what they eat. To start, each student sketched a unique bird feeder designed to attract a specific species.

Mullen FFA members competing in Range Judging last week are pictured back, l-r: Oakes Miller, Collin Donohoe, Hayden Deibler, Cort Cox, Kassidy Cheever, Hope Miller, Brandt Mundorf, Morgan Hassett, Hadley Marsh, Hayley Donohoe. Front: Weston Ourada, Audrabell Werth, Colin Connealy, Teal Peterson, Chloe Wiese, Carson Hegland, Olivia Cox, Kendall Vinton. Kelsey Phillips

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Mullen FFA competes in Range Judging Contest

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Over 200 students and adults from 11 Nebraska schools gathered near Thedford last Wednesday, Sept.10 for the 2025 Area 2 Range Judging Contest, hosted by the Nebraska Society for Range Management, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Nebraska Extension.

147 students attend Mullen Area College Fair

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147 students attend Mullen Area College Fair

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Mullen Area College Fair was held last Monday, Sept. 8 with 147 students in attendance to connect with 37 post-secondary representatives. Colleges from Nebraska and neighboring states came to help students answer questions and make connections for higher education.

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Coble wins scholarship

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Lincoln - The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) awarded over $70,000 in scholarships to help the next generation of the agriculture industry in their academic pursuits. The scholarships were awarded to 65 distinguished students.

Mullen STEM Club begins

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Mullen STEM Club begins

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Mullen STEM Club kicked off the year by testing their engineering skills in The Great Chain Race last Tuesday, Sept. 9. The club is for grades 4-6 and meets monthly at the high school.

Nebraska Commissioner of Education Brian Maher presents the Nebraska Teacher of the Year Award to Sarah Hardin on Monday. Gerri Peterson

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Sarah Hardin is 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School 7-12 Science teacher Sarah Hardin was only a few minutes into her Standard Science class on Monday, Sept. 15, starting a new unit about energy, when she was interrupted by an entourage being led into her classroom by MHS Principal Mike Kvanvig.

Homecoming candidates, l-r: Alex Werner, Trinity Marks, Tate Kvanvig, Hayley Donohoe, Cayden Hampton, Sydnee Cheever. Mike Kvanvig

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MHS Homecoming candidates

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Mullen High School’s Homecoming festivities begin next week with dress up days for both the elementary and high school students.The community is invited to participate on Friday, Sept. 26.Starting at 1:00 p.m.

Hardin is Teacher of the Year finalist

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Hardin is Teacher of the Year finalist

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

by Gerri Peterson Mullen High School 7-12 science teacher Sarah Hardin is one of four finalists for the prestigious Nebraska Teacher of the Year from the Nebraska Department of Education!

The Mullen eighth graders attended the Upper Loup NRD field day in Thedford last Wednesday, Aug. 27. They learned about soils, wildlife, water, forestry and range management practices. Tawn Jewell

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8th graders attend ULNRD field day

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The Mullen eighth graders attended the Upper Loup NRD field day in Thedford last Wednesday, Aug. 27. They learned about soils, wildlife, water, forestry and range management practices.

HCCF sponsors Kid Scoop News

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HCCF sponsors Kid Scoop News

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Last Friday Hooker County Tribune Publisher Gerri Peterson visited the Mullen third grade classroom, delivering not only last week’s issue of the Tribune to the students, but also the September issue of Kid Scoop News - a monthly newspaper designed just for kids!

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