Emily McIntosh graduates

On Friday, Dec. 20 Emily (Boyer) McIntosh of Mullen graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bryan College of Health Sciences in Lincoln with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing.She is the daughter of Brandon and Terra Boyer of Mullen.

One Act ends season

by Gerri Peterson The Mullen High School One Act competed at Districts in Hyannis on Dec. 3 with their play, “How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery,” placing fourth out of seven teams.

Nebraska State Board of Education meeting summary

by Elizabeth Tegtmeier The last State Board of Education meeting for 2024 was held on Dec. 6 in Lincoln, Nebraska.Model policyThe board adopted a model policy for authorized security personnel to carry firearms in schools as required in Neb. Rev Stat. 28-1204.04.

December STEM Club held last week

December STEM Club held last week

Haesler earns QuickBooks certification

by Gerri Peterson MHS senior Maggie Haesler earned her Intuit QuickBooks Online Certification during the second quarter this school year with business teacher Mellissa Donohoe’s guidance.

Community board games

by Gerri Peterson Mullen Elementary fourth grade teacher Melody McDowell said she was trying to think of a way that her class could both give back to the community and also allow students to spend time with community members they don’t always get to see.

UNK to award degrees

Kearney – Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 391 winter graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises Friday, Dec. 20 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

Recent 2nd grade classroom happenings

The 2nd grade students earned a pajama and hot chocolate party last week! After listening to Margie Palatini's story Mooseltoes, the 2nd grade students were challenged to create a moose Christmas tree. Their tree had to be at least 8 inches tall, stand independently and be built around the moose.