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The first graders are pictured with their butter, back l-r: Lane Brown, Brogan Seeley, Addison Mundorf, Mrs. Myers, Harper Myers, Ryhme Pettit, Cooper Peers, Finnegan Connealy. Front: Wyatt Greeley, Brystol Call, Wesley Simmons, Ryann Walz, Austin Smith, Doris Boland. courtesy photo

The first graders are pictured with their butter, back l-r: Lane Brown, Brogan Seeley, Addison Mundorf, Mrs. Myers, Harper Myers, Ryhme Pettit, Cooper Peers, Finnegan Connealy. Front: Wyatt Greeley, Brystol Call, Wesley Simmons, Ryann Walz, Austin Smith, Doris Boland. courtesy photo

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1st grade class makes butter from heavy whipping cream

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
After watching a video about how butter is made, the first grade decided to try it themselves.Each group filled a mason jar halfway with heavy whipping cream and got to work shaking. It didn’t take long before they noticed the cream getting thicker.
National Honor Society induction held

National Honor Society induction held

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National Honor Society induction held

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Mullen High School National Honor Society induction was held last Tuesday, April 14. Pictured l-r: Jackson Vinton (formerly inducted into the Mullen chapter), Brynne McCully, Chloe Newman, Lola Wingebach, Ben Werner. Not pictured: Jenna Donohoe. 
STEM Club wraps up year, learns about water cycle

STEM Club wraps up year, learns about water cycle

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STEM Club wraps up year, learns about water cycle

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
For the last STEM Club meeting of the school year last Tuesday, April 14, Jaclyn Gomez of NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) federal from North Platte was in Mullen to talk about the water cycle.

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Nebraska Youth Range Camp

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
submitted by Tevyn Pieper The 2026 Nebraska Youth Range Camp will be held at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska, June 8–11.
Emily Brown was honored at the Mullen Elementary Awards Night for her 12 years of service as the 2nd grade teacher and received a standing ovation. She will be moving at the end of this school year. Gerri Peterson

Emily Brown was honored at the Mullen Elementary Awards Night for her 12 years of service as the 2nd grade teacher and received a standing ovation. She will be moving at the end of this school year. Gerri Peterson

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Thank you, Miss. Brown!

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Emily Brown was honored at the Mullen Elementary Awards Night for her 12 years of service as the 2nd grade teacher and received a standing ovation. She will be moving at the end of this school year.
2nd, 3rd graders attend Chemistry II science fair

2nd, 3rd graders attend Chemistry II science fair

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2nd, 3rd graders attend Chemistry II science fair

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Emily Brown Second and third grade students recently had the exciting opportunity to attend a science fair hosted by Mrs. Hardin and her Chemistry II students. The event gave younger students a hands-on look at science in action, while allowing high school students to showcase their experiments.
Mullen Public Schools Spring Program

Mullen Public Schools Spring Program

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Mullen Public Schools Spring Program

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Mullen K-5 and high school spring program was held at the Lariat last Thursday, April 9. 2nd and 3rd graders perform “Playin’ My Kazoo.” Due to her classmate being sick, high school choir member Maci Walz ended up singing two solos for the concert.
This table shows the MPS estimated property tax asking for the next 10 years to pay for the Hilltop Gym addition.

This table shows the MPS estimated property tax asking for the next 10 years to pay for the Hilltop Gym addition.

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MHS Hilltop Gym to get addition

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Last Tuesday, April 7, the Mullen Board of Education held a special meeting to provide details about the proposed Mullen Hilltop Gym completion project.MPS Superintendent Chris Kuncl said looking into completing the Hilltop Gym was on the list of goals the Board of Education created last year.
Students of the Year, back l-r: Lillian Ericksen - 5th, Bryndal Greeley - 3rd, Eli Garza - 4th. Front: Brogan Seeley - 1st, Stevie Johnson - kindergarten, Jaxson Barnes - 2nd, Ella Walz - Mullen Elementary Student of the Year. Gerri Peterson

Students of the Year, back l-r: Lillian Ericksen - 5th, Bryndal Greeley - 3rd, Eli Garza - 4th. Front: Brogan Seeley - 1st, Stevie Johnson - kindergarten, Jaxson Barnes - 2nd, Ella Walz - Mullen Elementary Student of the Year. Gerri Peterson

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Mullen Elementary Awards Night held

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Mullen Elementary Awards Night was held before the Spring Music Concert last Thursday, April 9. Elementary Principal Brett Mauler read the following as he and the elementary teachers presented the following awards.
Mullen wins both divisions of Mullen Art Show

Mullen wins both divisions of Mullen Art Show

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Mullen wins both divisions of Mullen Art Show

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
by Gerri PetersonThe Mullen Art Show was held on Wednesday, April 1 at the Lariat, with Mullen winning both the high school and middle school divisions.
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