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Preschool visits Mullen Post Office

Preschool visits Mullen Post Office

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Preschool visits Mullen Post Office

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Mullen preschool classrooms went on a field trip to the post office last week. They learned about people in our community and had fun putting mail in the mail slot.

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Child Find screenings available through ESU 16

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Local school districts in cooperation with ESU 16 are sponsoring an opportunity for parents of preschool children to participate in Child Find Screenings. This spring screening will be made available in each school district at the request of parents.
The first graders recently brought space to life in their classroom, creating solar systems! Pictured l-r: Doris Boland, Wyatt Greeley, Ryann Walz, Brogan Seeley, Wesley Simmons, Ryhme Pettit, Brystol Call, Austin Smith, Addison Mundorf, Harper Myers, Cooper Peers, Lane Brown. Jessica Myers

The first graders recently brought space to life in their classroom, creating solar systems! Pictured l-r: Doris Boland, Wyatt Greeley, Ryann Walz, Brogan Seeley, Wesley Simmons, Ryhme Pettit, Brystol Call, Austin Smith, Addison Mundorf, Harper Myers, Cooper Peers, Lane Brown. Jessica Myers

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1st graders build solar systems

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1st graders build solar systems

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Locals named to UNL Deans’ Lists

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
More than 7,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, including two Mullen High School graduates.Maggie Haesler - Mullen: freshman, College of Business, marketing. Requires a grade-point average of 3.6.
Family Feud played at Mullen TeamMates Game Night

Family Feud played at Mullen TeamMates Game Night

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Family Feud played at Mullen TeamMates Game Night

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Mullen TeamMates held a Game Night last Monday, Feb. 2. Teamwork and serious Family Feud energy filled the Lariat. A huge shout out to Mr. Kvanvig for hosting and making game night so much fun. One thing is for sure… being in TeamMates is always a GOOD ANSWER! 
The Hooker County Spelling Bee was held last Wednesday, Feb. 4. The 5th-8th graders competed at the Hilltop Gym. Pictured are those winners, l-r: 8th grade - Justin Kraus and Overall Champion, 7th grade - Luciana Gonzalez, 6th grade - Parker Vinton and Overall Runner-up, 5th grade - Taylor Cash. Brett Mauler

The Hooker County Spelling Bee was held last Wednesday, Feb. 4. The 5th-8th graders competed at the Hilltop Gym. Pictured are those winners, l-r: 8th grade - Justin Kraus and Overall Champion, 7th grade - Luciana Gonzalez, 6th grade - Parker Vinton and Overall Runner-up, 5th grade - Taylor Cash. Brett Mauler

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Kraus wins Hooker County Spelling Bee

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Kraus wins Hooker County Spelling Bee
Gothenburg speech

Gothenburg speech

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Gothenburg speech

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Mullen High speech team competed in Gothenburg on Saturday, Feb. 7. L-r: Sydnee Cheever placed 5th in Varsity Entertainment and Harper Andersen brought home the Novice Poetry Championship medal. The coaches are excited to see how the team continues to grow as the season pushes on.
Pictured around the table, clockwise from bottom left: Tate Seeley, Addi Mundorf, Eli Garza, Cooper Phillips, Madelyn Seeley, Aurora Polt. Brett Mauler

Pictured around the table, clockwise from bottom left: Tate Seeley, Addi Mundorf, Eli Garza, Cooper Phillips, Madelyn Seeley, Aurora Polt. Brett Mauler

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January Mullen Elementary Pizza with the Principal

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Tuesday, February 10, 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.
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