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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

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

Gothenburg speech

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Gothenburg speech

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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.
February STEM Club held

February STEM Club held

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February STEM Club held

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
STEM Club this month was a low tech coding activity using Legos for walls. The students plotted out a maze and then used an algorithm to code their way through the maze. Next month is Family STEM Night on March 26 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. 

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Mid-Plains Community College honors

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
A total of 138 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2025 fall semester at Mid-Plains Community College.To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.
Ron Taylor The Mullen quiz bowl teams competed in Merna for the Anselmo- Merna Quiz Bowl Invite. The junior high team competed on Jan. 21 and the high school team competed on Jan. 28. Both teams fought hard but were short of making the finals. Pictured above: junior high team, l-r: Brandt Mundorf, Carson Hegland, Colin Connealy, Collin Donohoe, Kendall Vinton, Cort Cox.

Ron Taylor The Mullen quiz bowl teams competed in Merna for the Anselmo- Merna Quiz Bowl Invite. The junior high team competed on Jan. 21 and the high school team competed on Jan. 28. Both teams fought hard but were short of making the finals. Pictured above: junior high team, l-r: Brandt Mundorf, Carson Hegland, Colin Connealy, Collin Donohoe, Kendall Vinton, Cort Cox.

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Quiz bowl season has begun

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Mullen quiz bowl teams competed in Merna for the Anselmo-Merna Quiz Bowl Invite. The junior high team competed on Jan. 21 and the high school team competed on Jan. 28. Both teams fought hard but were short of making the finals.
100 days of school!

100 days of school!

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100 days of school!

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
On Monday, Jan. 26, Mullen Elementary kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students celebrated the 100th day of school! Students stacked 100 cups, made the number 100 using different objects, ate 100 snacks, created designs with 100 dominoes, read 100 words and colored special 100th day posters.
January Students of the Month

January Students of the Month

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January Students of the Month

Harper Andersen, Mhs Junior
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Mullen Public Schools is excited to announce Tate Kvanvig as January’s Student of the Month for high school.Tate, a senior, is an active student who demonstrates positive leadership in the classroom.
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