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2nd graders compare 3-digit numbers

2nd graders compare 3-digit numbers

2nd graders compare 3-digit numbers

The 2nd grade students recently worked on comparing three-digit numbers in math. Pictured are Mia Roman and Jackson Newman. Emily Brown
Mullen TeamMates Olympics held

Mullen TeamMates Olympics held

Mullen TeamMates Olympics held

The Mullen TeamMates chapter held their annual kickoff on Monday, Aug. 16 with TeamMates Olympics. Mentors and their mentees were challenged with the events of archery, frisbee and ball kicking.

College fair to be held in Mullen Sept. 7

All area high school students and their parents are invited to learn more about their college options at the Mullen Educational Planning Program from 10-11 a.m. MT at the Lariat on Sept. 7, 2021. The EPP will be hosted by the Nebraska Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Introducing the 2021 MHS Homecoming Court

The Mullen High School invites the community to participate in the Homecoming festivities on Friday, Sept. 3. Starting at 1:00 p.m. at the high school, the parade will proceed by the rest home and the courthouse.

Public invited to Homecoming parade

Next week is the Mullen Broncos’ Homecoming week! This year’s theme is “Fancy Like Friday Nights” with the following dress up days: Monday - Tropical Day, Tuesday - Elderly Day, Wednesday - Hippy Day, Thursday - Class War - Holidays, Friday - Spirit Day or Dress Your Best.
Chris Kuncl

Chris Kuncl

From Superintendent Chris Kuncl’s desk

Well, here we are again in a new school year and the days are already starting to fly by. Maybe it is just me, but the days just seem to go by so much faster when students are in the buildings. We are very excited to start a new school year, and I believe it will be fantastic.
Industrial Technology and Activities Director: Phil Hoyt Gerri Peterson

Industrial Technology and Activities Director: Phil Hoyt Gerri Peterson

Hoyt returns to MPS, Rice moves grades

This is the third time that Mullen High School’s new Industrial Technology teacher and Activities Director has called Mullen home. The first time was as a child - the son of Carolyn and the late Gary Hoyt, Phil Hoyt graduated from Mullen High School in 1979.
Kindergarten Roundup held

Kindergarten Roundup held

Kindergarten Roundup held

Kindergarten Roundup was held last Thursday, Aug. 5. Pictured back, l-r: Marcus Lattin, Tatum Deibler, Sadie Hoyt, Zandra Hebbert, Riggin Hollenbeck, Grady Phipps, Elijah Barnes. Front: Holt Morrison, Brentley Kelly, Anna Hessin, Daryl Deibler, Killian Kearns, Braxton Spencer, Chloe Cole.
K-8 Music: Caroline Durfee

K-8 Music: Caroline Durfee

Mullen welcomes 5 new teachers

Next Thursday, Aug. 12 is the first day of school in Mullen. Five new teachers join the staff this year. Watch next week’s issue for the feature on Phil Hoyt.
L-r: Tierston Moore, Sydnee Cheever and Ashlyn Simonson. Diana Brost

L-r: Tierston Moore, Sydnee Cheever and Ashlyn Simonson. Diana Brost

FCCLA members deliver pop tabs

FCCLA members Ashlyn Simonson, Sydnee Cheever and Tierston Moore, along with advisor Diana Brost, recently traveled to Omaha and dropped off eight boxes of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.