Week of 5/10/21
Inspiring our youth and expecting results every day! Okay, the end is extremely near. Busy busy week to finish up on, . . .
JH RPAC Track moved to 5/13/21
Even though we are excited at the thought of rain we are NOT excited to have a meet in it. The Junior High RPAC West Track meet that was supposed to be held MONDAY 5/10/21 has been moved to THURSDAY May 13th at the same time. . . .
WP Greenhouse Open for 2021
Staff, Students, and Patrons: W-P FFA Greenhouse is OPEN for Sales! The W-P Greenhouse is OPEN after school until 5:30 pm CLOSED Sat, May 15 pm MT for W-P Graduation OPEN Sun, May 16th pm 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Student Vaccination Survey
Parents: if you are interested in getting your child (age 16+) vaccinated for COVID-19, please fill out this survey from the Health Department. It will gather the information needed by the Health Department to come to our . . .
Week of 5/3/21
It's going to be a fast and furious last two weeks of school, keep your heads above water and finish strong! Remember, It's a great day to be a Bronco! The JH track meet scheduled for today has been . . .
College Planning Bulletin for May 2021
Click here for EducationQuest's May 2021 College Planning Bulletin!
Calibraska Arts Initiative--Summer 21 Arts Program
Click here to open the pdf: 2021_Calibraska_Flyer_02-CMYK MPCC Version
Sports Physicals 5/4/21
The Chase County Clinic will be offering Wauneta Palisade students sports physicals: When: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm MT Where: Chase County Clinic in Wauneta Cost: $20.00 per . . .
Week of 4/26/21
Inspiring our youth and expecting results every day! Quote for the week: " People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, usually do!" Have a . . .
Sealed Bids, due 5/7/21
The Wauneta-Palisade School has the following for sale by sealed bids: 2003 Chevy Suburban-bad transmission, 193,305 miles, VIN 3GFK16Z73G88493 2008 Chevy . . .
Week of 4/19/21
Inspiring our youth and expecting results every day! I liked what Mrs. Hayes shared last week a lot, so I am going to re-share it again this week! “Do what’s best for students and everything else takes . . .
This Week at WP 4/5/21
Monday - No School Tuesday - HS Track Meet at Benkelman starting at 11:45 MT. The HS Track team will be dismissed at 9:30 and the bus will leave at 9:45. Wednesday - Para Appreciation day! Thanks for everything . . .
EducationQuest's April 2021 Bulletin
click here to read the April 2021 College Planning Bulletin by EducationQuest
Class of 2021 RPAC ACT Awards
Congratulations to Wauneta-Palisade's Lillie Miner and Faith Burton for being recognized for their high ACT scores within the RPAC Conference. Both Miner and Burton received Silver Medals. The complete list of winners is . . .
This Week at WP 3/29/21
Inspiring our youth and expecting results every day! State FFA Activities continue this week, good luck kids! Monday - State FFA Nursery & Landscape students dismiss at 11:16 for lunch & to . . .
This Week at WP: 3/22/21
District FFA kids did great on Monday. Mr. S will share the results, but it was a great day for the welders! Juniors hopefully rocked the ACT Tuesday . . .
This Week at WP: 3/16/21
Inspiring our youth and expecting results every day Who said this quote? - " Work hard, stay focused, and surround yourself with good people ." Congrats to Olivia and Katlynn on . . .
Teaching Positions Available
Wauneta-Palisade Schools is hiring the following positions for the 21-22 school year: K-12 Music 6-12 SPED 6-12 Science Interested applicants should contact Superintendent Randy Geier at 308-394-5700 or . . .
Emergency Broadband Benefit
Who Is Eligible for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? A household is eligible if one member of the household: Qualifies for the Lifeline . . .
Hiring Head Maintenance/Custodian Position
Wauneta-Palisade Schools has an opening for a Head Maintenance/Custodian Position. Interested applicants should contact Superintendent, Randy Geier. Phone- 308-394-5700 E-mail- rgeier@wpbroncos.net
March 2021 Board Meeting
The Wauneta-Palisade Board of Education will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Wauneta Attendance at 5MT/6Ct.
EducationQuest's March 2021 Bulletin
The March bulletin covers the following topics: · Virtual College Fair is March 2-3 · Wrapping up your senior year . . .
Week of 2/22-26/21
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." We are not ever going to be perfect, we shouldn't wait until we are . . .
D2-9 Boys Subdistrict Basketball Tournament 2021
2021 NSAA Boys D2-9 Subdistrict at Wallace Public Schools Dates: February 22, 23, & 25 Site: Wallace High School COVID: 75% occupancy; face coverings required. Stream: . . .
Week of 2/15-2/20
INSPIRING OUR YOUTH AND EXPECTING RESULTS EVERY DAY! "Nine-Tenths of education is encouragement" - Anatole France "The thing about limitations is that they are only true as long as you . . .
Never Give Up Shirts
NEVER GIVE UP SHIRTS #BARDSLEYSTRONG Stroke Awareness All proceeds go to Tyson Bardsley's medical expenses. Return orders to wp schools offices or Susie’s Creative Stitches by March 1st. . . .
Girls Sub District Basketball at Maywood 2/15-18
The Wauneta-Palisade girls basketball team has earned #2 seed in the D2-9 Subdistrict Basketball Tournament held next week in Maywood. WP will play Med Valley next Tuesday, 2/16, at 6:30 CT/5:30 MT in Maywood. With a win, WP . . .
Updated NSAA Winter Guidelines--February 12, 2021
NSAA Winter Postseason Protocols UPDATED: February 10, 2021 Effective: February 12, 2021 As the winter regular season draws to a close, the NSAA calls upon member schools to host sub-districts and districts for the NSAA. In . . .
Random Act of Kindness Week Elementary Coloring Contest
The WPS Interactors are celebrating RAK week next week with a coloring contest for the Elementary. Contest Details: RAK Week - Febr. 15th - 19th, 2021 The Interactors will select a winner from each grade . . .
This Week at WP 2/8
Tuesday - HS BB vs. Rawlins County in Atwood. This game is NOT open to the public. Only 2 spectators per participant. JV girls (2 quarters) starts at 3:30MT/4:30CT followed by JV boys (2 quarters) then varsity games. . . .
JH Bronco Booster Bball Tournament Rescheduled to 2/20/21
2021 Wauneta-Palisade Bronco Booster JH Basketball Tourney Tourney Date: February 20, 2021 Schools: Hitchcock County, McCook St. Pats, Wauneta-Palisade Sites: Girls will . . .
February 2021 College Planning Bulletin
The February bulletin covers the following topics: · Seniors…make sure you complete the FAFSA process · What you . . .
NSAA Winter Season Guidelines, as of 1/28/2021
NSAA Winter Postseason Protocols January 28, 2021 As the winter regular season draws to a close, the NSAA calls upon member schools to host sub-districts and districts for the NSAA. In most activities, the team with the highest seed . . .
RPAC Art Results
RPAC Art Show Results: January 20, 2021 Alma, Kim Ritter, kimberly.ritter@almacardinals.org Medal winner: Jonah Felix, “Soft Spoken Girl,” Acrylic 1st Honorable Mention: Madison Korman, “Impatient,” . . .
Week of 1/25-1/30
Monday - NO SCHOOL - Girls RPAC BB at Wallace. Tuesday - Boys RPAC BB @ Wallace vs. either MHC or Maxwell. Time TBD. - Girls RPAC BB at Wallace vs. DCS . . .
Pink Out 2021
2021 Broncos Pink OUT!! Attached please find the order form for the 2021 Pink Out that we will host on 2/12/21 for the high school basketball games versus MayCenter. Please contact the school office or Allison Sandman if you have . . .
RPAC Basketball 2021
The RPAC Basketball Tournament will begin on Saturday, 01/23/2021 and conclude on Saturday, 01/30/2021. Wauneta-Palisade and all west-side teams will play in Paxton on Saturday, 1/23. WP Boys play DCS at . . .
Week of 1/18-1/23
Wednesday - RPAC Art Contest in Cambridge at 12:30 MT/1:30 CT. - K-6 Spelling Bee in Hayes Center at 12:30 MT/1:30 CT Thursday - HS BB vs. Paxton in Wauneta. NO girls JV 2 quarters of boys JV will start at 3:00 . . .
Week of January 4-9, 2021
Tuesday - Teacher Work Day. Wednesday- School Resumes for students Thursday - JH BB @ McCook St. Pats starting at 1:00 MT/2:00 CT Friday - HS Wrestling @ DCS starting at . . .
NSAA Winter Season Guidelines, as of 1/4/2021
NSAA Winter Season Guidelines UPDATED December 31, 2020 Effective January 4, 2021 Circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic are constantly changing and vary from community to community. Difficult decisions will have to be . . .
20-21 NSAA Winter Season Guidelines; 12/14/20 UPDATE
2020-21 NSAA Winter Season Guidelines UPDATED December 14, 2020 Effective until January 4, 2020 Circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic are constantly changing and vary from community to community. Difficult decisions . . .
Anatomy's "Selfie with an Elfie"
Mrs. Hayes' Anatomy class, pictured here, poses for a "selfie with an elfie". :)
Week of 12/14
Monday - 6-12 Concert in Wauneta starting at 6:00 MT/7:00 CT. The Concert will be streamed: https://t.co/6qoSTphP3V Tuesday - HS Wrestling Tri at Chase County starting at 4:00 MT/5:00 CT. Wrestlers will be . . .
Week of 12/7
Monday - JH Girls only BB vs. Perkins County @ Grant starting at 2:00 MT/3:00 CT. Only 3 household members of each player can attend. Girls will be dismissed immediately following lunch. Tuesday - HS BB . . .
December College Planning Bulletin
Click here to see EducationQuest's College Planning Bulletin for December 2020
New Nebraska Career Scholarship at UNL
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is proud to announce a new Nebraska Career Scholarships program: students interested in working where Nebraska needs them most could be awarded scholarships of at least $8,000 . . .
So, What’s the Deal with ACT Scores?
Read this article to learn more about what your ACT score means and how to improve it!
College Planning Bulletin for November 2020
Click here to read EducationQuest's College Planning Bulletin for November 2020
D-2-2 Volleyball District Final; Chambers-Wheeler Central vs. Wauneta-Palisade
D-2-2 District Final--Chambers Wheeler Central vs. Wauneta-Palisade Site: Minden High School, 622 W. 3rd St. Date/Time: Saturday, October 31st 2020--Game time is 4:00 PM CT Home Team: Chambers Wheeler . . .
Wellness in Tough Times Chat Cafe with UNL
The Wellness in Tough Times Chat Café’ is happening now through December. Wellness in Tough Times Chat Café is a series of anonymous group phone conversations that offer a safe time to share what’s on your mind and . . .
New Tuition Program for the NE State Colleges
We have some exciting news to share! The Nebraska State Colleges have announced a new Tuition Guarantee that ensures Pell-qualified Nebraska students can attend Wayne State College tuition-free! The . . .
D2-9 Sub-District Volleyball Tournament October 26th and 27th, 2020
TEAMS: Hitchcock County, Maywood Hayes Center, Medicine Valley, Wallace, Wauneta-Palisade LOCATION: Hayes Center Public School Monday, October 26th Match #1--Wallace vs Hitchcock . . .
RPAC West Volleyball 2020
2020 RPAC Volleyball Tournament - West Day 1 RPAC VB West 1st Round, Monday, October 19, 2020. Schedule: 4:30 MT/5:30 CT - #7 Dundy County-Stratton vs. #2 Wauneta-Palisade (H) 6:00 MT/7:00 CT - Winner game 1 . . .
The Ultimate Guide to the ACT in 2020 by OnToCollege
Check out this article by John Baylor's OnToCollege to learn all about the ACT in 2020: https://www.ontocollege.com/guide-to-act-prep/
When Do Teens Feel Loved by Their Parents?
Check out this article, " When Do Teens Feel Loved by Their Parents? " by Maryam Abdullah , a developmental psychologist at UC Berkley. How much teens feel loved depends on their interactions with their parents, a new . . .
EducationQuest's October Bulletin
Click here to read the College Planning Bulletin for October 2020: CPBulletinOct20.pdf
Five Truths About Middle Schoolers and How Parents Can Make the Most of a Critical Phase
Parents of middle school students may appreciate reading these five truths about middle schoolers , along with tips to help approach a critical phase with positivity and confidence. Please share with anyone who would enjoy a quick read . . .
Volleyball Live Streams
Our game vs. Paxton will be streamed on Tuesday 9.22: https://striv.tv/ channel/paxton/ Brady will stream ALL games on Saturday 9/26 since no fans are allowed: https://www.youtube. com/channel/ . . .
Game Protocols Amidst COVID-19
Covid Game protocols Volleyball: Before/after the game: No spectators, parents, or fans will be allowed on the court before or after the game. After the game athletes and coaches should . . .
2020-2021 Sports Schedules
Fall Schedules 2 020 Winter Schedules 2 020-2021 Track Schedules 2 021 RPAC '20-21 Events Calendar
On To College with John Baylor ACT Prep Program
Our school partners with OnToCollege to strengthen our students’ college and career readiness culture through effective test prep (grades 6-12) and college counseling tools. Together, our mission is to help create two- . . .
Student Check-In
STUDENT CHECK-IN 2020 Students will check in all school materials and equipment the week of May 18. This includes all classroom materials, assignments, books, library books, etc. Chromebooks and IPads will . . .
2020 RPAC ACT Awards
Congratulations to Wauneta-Palisade's George Cordell Lee and Austen Rozelle for being recognized by the RPAC for excellence on the ACT. Lee was awarded a bronze medal and Rozelle a silver medal for their scores on this test. . . .
College Planning Bulletin for May 2020
Juniors & Seniors and their parents...read this article to know what you need to be doing to stay on track for college! EducationQuest's College Planning Bulletin--May 2020
WP Continuity of Education Plan
Wauneta-Palisade Educational Continuity Plan Last Modified March 31, 2020 Overview & Purpose The mission of Wauneta-Palisade School is “Inspiring Our Youth and Expecting Results Every . . .
Tips for Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic
Hi Wauneta-Palisade: Please see the attached tips for parents from the American School Counselor Association. Tips for Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Resources for Kids & Families
Coping with Stress during Infectious Disease Outbreaks Practice Mental Health Self Care Talking to Kids about the Corona Virus Brain Pop Video: Explaining the Coronavirus for Kids
Meals Served During School Closure
Breakfast and lunch will be available for students beginning March 23rd. Meals will be served in a "grab and go" format. In an effort to help kitchen staff prepare, we are asking families to please click the link a the bottom of the . . .
Top Jobs for Nebraska’s Future Workforce
Students today are looking for the jobs of tomorrow. But what are those jobs? The Nebraska Department of Labor tells us! Check out this great article from EducationQuest to learn more! Top Jobs for Nebraskans Article
2020 Teen Tractor Safety Training
All youth aged 14 and 15 who work on a farm or ranch other than their own MUST be certified through a Hazardous Occupations Course to obtain a Farm Husbandry Permit or "farm permit" without further testing. Successful . . .
3 on 3 Red, White & Blue Basketball Tournament
WP Interact is hosting a fundraising 3 on 3 basketball tournament for Heijy's Tour of the USA! Sunday, March 8, 2020 Starting at 1:00 MT Wauneta-Palisade High School Gym, Wauneta, NE Wear Red, White . . .
College Planning Bulletin for January 2021
Click here for EducationQuest's College Planning Bulletin, January 2021 Edition: CPBulletinJan21.pdf
December College Planning Bulletin
Click the link below for EducationQuest's list of things to do in December to be ready for college! December College Planning Bulletin
Wauneta-Palisade
Palisade Building: Preschool-5th grade 206 North Reynolds Palisade, NE 69040 308-285-3219 Wauneta Building: 6th-12th grade 219 West Wichita Wauneta, NE 69045 308-394-5700
November College Planning Bulletin from EducationQuest
Juniors & Seniors (and parents!) click here to see what you should be doing NOW to stay on track for college: CPBulletinNov19.pdf
PINK OUT at WP 10.4.19
Wauneta-Palisade Schools is hosting a PINK OUT event for volleyball and football games with Brady on Friday, October 4, 2019. Please show your support for those fighting by wearing pink!
October 2019 College Planning Bulletin
Check out this article from EducationQuest, highlighting what college-ready students should be doing in October! CPBulletinOct19.pdf
9.30.2019 Special Board Meeting Agenda
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools - Agenda Report for Board of Education Special Meeting 9.30.2019.pdf
MAP Testing Explained for Families
Students at Wauneta-Palisade are assessed using NWEA's MAP Growth testing three times per school year. Check out the MAP Growth website's page for parents and families to see FAQ's and to know more about why these tests . . .
September 2019 College Planning Bulletin
EducationQuest Foundation College Planning Bulletin A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students September 2019 CPBulletinSept19.pdf
Fall Sports Photos
Brooklyn Ann Photography will take all fall athletic pictures (HS VB, FB, Cheer, JH FB, & JH VB). Photos can be ordered at the following link: BrooklynAnnPhotography. Pixieset.Com/wpfallphotos Sport . . .
2019-2020 Class Schedule At WP Junior & Senior High School
2019-2020 Class Schedule - High School (1).pdf
2019-2020 WP School Calendar
Please click the link to see the 2019-2020 WP School Calendar: 2019-2020 YEAR CALENDAR (1).pdf
Have a great summer!
Wauneta-Palisade students are currently on summer break. Have a wonderful summer! Classes for the 2019-2020 school year will begin on Thursday, August 22. Preschool will begin on Monday, August 26.
Freedom's Foundation Informational Meeting
WP students and parents are invited to attend this event in Imperial. Students who attended the Freedom's Foundation at Valley Forge trip this winter will present, and appetizers/desserts will be served. WP students will have the . . .
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Class of 2019 RPAC ACT Awards
Annually, the RPAC conference recognizes senior students from member schools for ACT scores of 24 and above. . . .
April College Planning Bulletin
Click here for Education Quest's April edition of the College Planning Bulletin: CPBulletinApr19.pdf
Social Media Guidelines
Parents, In recent weeks there have been many news reports regarding potentially dangerous and/or harmful memes and videos on YouTube, Kids YouTube, and other social media and video sharing apps. As educators, your . . .
March's College Planning Bulletin
Click here for Education Quest's College Planning Bulletin for the month of March: CPBulletinMar19.pdf
"Why I Want to go to College" Essay Contest
The Nebraska State Treasurer and the Omaha Storm Chasers are sponsoring the annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing sweepstakes for 7th and 8th grade students. Entries are due March 29, 2019 . This is a great way for . . .
February Bronco Buzz
Click here to read the February edition of The Bronco Buzz: February Bronco Buzz.pdf
February College Planning Bulletin
EducationQuest Foundation College Planning Bulletin A monthly college planning guide for Nebraska high school students February 2019 Seniors…where are you in the FAFSA process? Getting financial aid for college involves . . .
December 10-15, 2018
Tuesday: Please dismiss the JH basketball boys and girls to eat lunch at 9:50 mt. Please dismiss them from the lunch room at 10:15 to load the bus. Games at Medicine Valley (Curtis) start at 1pm MT. Thursday: Peru State Rep . . .
Nebraska Commissioner of Education at WP
Dr. Matt Blomstedt, Nebraska Commissioner of Education, visited school in Palisade last week! Dr. Blomstedt attended school in Palisade as a student, so his return was very exciting for the WP community. Here he is pictured with Mrs. . . .
Stu Co Serving Cheeseburgers at Med Valley Football Game
The WP Stu Co is serving cheeseburgers, chips, and a water near the concession stand before the Medicine Valley football game on Friday, September 7, 2018. We will start serving at approximately 5:15MT, and we serve until we sell out of . . .
School Pictures
School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Mackenzi's Photography out of Ogallala will be taking the pictures again this year. She will start in Palisade, then travel to Wauneta, then end in Palisade again to get afternoon . . .
First Day of School 2018
The 2018-2019 school year will start for students on Thursday, August 16, 2018 for Wauneta-Palisade students. School will be released at 1:00 pm MT/2:00 pm CT on both Thursday August 16 and Friday August 17.
2017-2018 RPAC ACT Recognition
The RPAC Conference honors senior students for exemplary performance on the ACT. Awards are given for composite scores. Bronze medals are awarded to students who score a 24, 25, or 26. Silver medals are awarded for those scoring a 27 or 28. . . .
WP Students Honored at Nebraska State Capitol
Wauneta-Palisade students were honored at the Nebraska State Capitol on Monday, April 2, 2018 as winners in the 2018 Nebraska811 Pirate Adventure Poster Contest when Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed April 2018 National Safe . . .
MCC Interhigh Day 2018
On March 28, 2018 WPHS students will represent the school at the annual McCook Community College Interhigh Scholastic Competition.
I Need To Stay Home from School If...
Please remember that sick students should stay home from school! Refer to this emoji guide to know when you'd be better off to stay home, and when you're ready to return to school after an illness.
Homework tips...for parents!
How to Hate (Your Teen’s) Homework Less By Kristin Ageton in Parents on November 16, 2017 Do you dread asking your teen about their homework every evening? Do you find it turning into a . . .
Variety of Spring Classes Offered Through MCC
McCook Community College is offering an awesome variety of non-credit courses in January, February and March of 2018--and many of them are free! Check out the attached course booklet to see what options are available for you. Please . . .
New WP TeamMates Program Seeking Mentors
We are excited to inform you that Wauneta-Palisade is beginning the TeamMates Mentoring programing in January 2018. This program is designed to reach our students in grades 5th-7th and provide an awesome mentoring relationship with you. . . .
Eco-Adventure Opportunity in Cozumel Mexico this Summer
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking adventurers for two international trips in . . .
Online Classess Available through NCK Tech this Spring
Affordable. Convenient. Online. North Central Kansas Technical College offers online classes as an easy, affordable way to get a head start on college classes while still in high school. The classes available this spring, as well as other . . .
Winter Sports Pictures on Wednesday 11-22-17
Winter sports pictures will be taken Wednesday, November 22, 2017 starting at 8:00 am MT. Late orders will not be accepted. Forms and money must be turned in at the time the pictures are taken. If you have any questions, please feel free to . . .
School Picture Retakes
MaKenzi's Photography will be back at Wauneta-Palisade on December 5, 2017 for retakes. More info will be available next week. Retakes will be back before Christmas break!
School Pictures on October 18
School pictures at Wauneta-Palisade will be on Wednesday, October 18. MaKenzi's Photography from Ogallala will be taking pictures. Order forms will be sent home next Monday. Contact either school office with questions.
Influenza Vaccination Clinic
Influenza Immunization Clinic to be held at Chase County Fairgrounds 4-H Exhibit Hall on September 30 th from 8:30-11:30 AM. Influenza Vaccines will be available for all ages. Insurance billing provided. Drive through available for . . .
Veterans Honored at WP Homecoming
God Bless the USA and the Wauneta-Palisade Broncos! Wauneta-Palisade Schools will be honoring all veterans for their service to our country at our Homecoming on Thursday, September 28 with free admission to the football game. Please . . .
Apply to Attend O'Leary Event in McCook
"You can’t always choose the path you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it." This quote from John O'Leary's homepage shows a snippet of what Wauneta-Palisade students could . . .
WP Students Experience Great American Eclipse
On Monday August 21, the path of totality of the Great American Eclipse passed through Arthur, Nebraska, and the 7-12th graders of Wauneta-Palisade were there to experience it.
WP & the Great American Eclipse August 21
Dear Parents and Guardians, On August 21, 2017, parts of Nebraska will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. This is the first time since 1918 a solar eclipse will be visible on a path across the entire continental United . . .
WP Back in Session
School resumes at WP on Thursday August 17. Welcome back, everyone! School will be released at 1:06MT/2:06CT on both August 17 and 18 so everyone can attend events at the Chase County Fair.
Kuhlen, Gaston to compete in NCA All Star Game
The Nebraska Coaches Association Basketball All-Star game is Monday, July 24 at Lincoln North Star High School. The boys game starts at 8, and Coach Kuhlen and Greg Gaston will be there! If you would like to . . .
Summer Break
Wauneta-Palisade Schools is currently on Summer Break. School will resume for students on Thursday, August 16, 2017. Have a great summer!
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Sandman, Yearous Honored as Big Red Stars
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln honored Nebraska eighth-graders for their academic excellence, leadership and perseverance May 10, 2017 at the Nebraska Union. Two Wauneta-Palisade Eighth Graders, Haylee Sandman and Payton Yearous, . . .
WP Earns "Closing the Gap" Award at NRCSA
Wauneta-Palisade Schools was recognized for a special award at the 2017 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) Spring Conference in Kearney on March 23. Wauneta-Palisade was awarded with a Closing the Achievement Gap award in . . .
April Students of the Month
Marlee Kramer (preschool) is a very kind and sweet little girl. She often demonstrates good manners and is compassionate to her friends and classmates. Marlee has grown since the beginning of preschool in her willingness to try . . .
JH Track Team Adding Arapahoe Meet
The JH track team will not be going to the Chase County track meet on April 27th . Instead, th ey will now be attending the Arapahoe JH track meet on Tuesday, April 18th .
NeSA Changes Aimed at Helping Students Become More College & Career Ready
The Nebraska State Accountability (NeSA) assessments will have a different look this year. Beginning with the spring 2017 administration, NeSA-English Language Arts (ELA) will be replacing the NeSA-Writing and NeSA-Reading exams and will be . . .
UNK Offering Summer Science & Society Camps
WP students are encouraged to attend a series of camps put on by the University of Nebraska-Kearney this summer. Camps are offered for students in grades 7-12, range in topics from Health Science, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Crime Scene . . .
Draw Your Dreams Scholarship
Students in grades Kindergarten through 8th should use their artistic skills to show what they want to be when they grow up and to win money!! The Draw Your Dreams Scholarship contest asks students to create a 9"x12" landscape . . .
Leaders in Training Camp Open for Applicants
The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is hosting a camp experience for teens aged 14-18 at the State 4-H Camp at Halsey, Nebraska this summer! The camp will be from May 30-June 2, and will help campers develop leadership abilities, . . .
Unicameral Youth Legislature
High school students at Wauneta-Palisade are encouraged to apply for the Unicameral Youth Legislature! This exciting opportunity to learn about the job of a state senator in the USA's only unicameral takes place at the State Capitol . . .
March Students of the Month
WP proudly announces the March Students of the Month for the elementary. Amelia Monnahan, Kindergarten Amelia is a great friend to her classmates. She is genuine, upbeat, and always has a smile on her face. . . .
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WP Wins MCC Interhigh Day
As if you didn't already know, our students at WP are awesome! Their collective performance at Interhigh Day at McCook Community College on Wednesday March 15, 2017 earned them the title of Division 3 Champions! Schools are split into . . .
Gilded: Prom 2017
The Wauneta-Palisade Junior class is hosting "Gilded" on Saturday the 18th of March 2017 at the Wauneta Community Center. A schedule for the night follows: Meet at . . .
Blood Drive at Wauneta-Palisade
Come give blood at Greg Gaston's Scholarship Blood Drive on Tuesday March 14 in the Wauneta-Palisade High School gym. It's easy and convenient. It only takes about an hour to give whole blood. You will get juice and cookies! :)
2017 Spelling Bee Results
Congratulations to the WP Spelling Bee winners in 2017! At the 2017 Bee, WP's Matthew Allen won 1st place in 2nd grade, Ayden Baker brought home 2nd place in 1st grade, and Erika Rahn earned 3rd place in 3rd grade. . . .
5th & 6th Grade to Sing National Anthem
The 5th & 6th graders will be singing the National Anthem at the high school basketball games on February 10. The games start at 3MT/4 CT, but they will not be singing until right before the girls' varsity game. Students . . .
February Student of the Month
Congratulations to Mesa Cox and Jacob Blackman for being honored as the February Students of the Month! Mesa Cox, daughter of Matt and Camie Cox, is the Wauneta-Palisade Elementary Student of the Month for grades PK - 1 . . .
Why I Want to Go to College Writing Contest
The Omaha Storm Chasers and Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg are sponsoring the 15th annual "Why I Want to Go to College" writing contest. Seventh and eighth grade students are encouraged to apply by Friday, March 17, . . .
Tuesday RPAC Boys Basketball games postponed
Due to the weather, Tuesday's RPAC basketball games in Paxton have been postponed to Wednesday January 25.
Pink Out on February 10, tshirts available to order!
Show your support for all who have been affected by cancer on February 10th by wearing your pink out t-shirt and/or wearing as much pink as you can to the high school basketball games in Wauneta vs. Maywood/Hayes Center. All t-shirt . . .
Start time changes for basketball games
We have changed the order of junior high games for the next two home games. Also, we have changed the start time and order of the game next Tuesday, January 17th: JH Basketball games on January 10th . . .
WP 4th graders to take NAEP Assessment
Students in the fourth grade at Wauneta-Palisade will be taking the National Assessment of Educational Progress on February 8. Testing will take place in the library at 9:50CT. It is very important for all students to attend this day! . . .
No School PK-6 on November 30
There will be no school for students in grades PK-6 on Wednesday, November 30. Teachers will be alligning curriculums in PLCs on this day.
Ryan Sothan addresses WP Students
Ryan Sothan of the Nebraska Attorney General's office addressed students at WP on November 3. His presentation informed students about the importance of prudent digital citizenship. Sheri Hink of the Wauneta Breeze wrote an article about . . .
Winter Sports Pictures
Winter Sports pictures will be Monday, November 21st . Brooklyn will be here to start at 2:00MT . Coaches will distribute picture forms on Monday the 14th .
December Calendar Changes
The 5-12 Christmas Concert will now be held on Monday, December 19th at 6pmMT. We will have a JV and Varsity Boys only basketball game in Cambridge on Tuesday December 20th with JV starting at . . .
Red Ribbon Week
Next week, November 8-11, WP will be taking part in a week long, district wide program called Red Ribbon Week. Students and staff are encouraged to support a healthy, drug free lifestyle, and are also encouraged to particpate in the dress up . . .
Lifetouch Picture Retakes
Lifetouch picture retakes will be on Wednesday, November 2. Picture envelopes are available in both school offices. You must bring back pictures you had taken the first time. If you have not had them taken, you need a picture envelope and . . .
Early Outs Scheduled for Wauneta Power Outages
Due to scheduled power outages in Wauneta, WP Schools in both Wauneta and Palisade will have early outs on Thursday October 20 and Friday October 28. School will be dismissed at 1:06MT/2:06CT on both days. A shortened day scheduled will be . . .
PINK OUT on October 21
WP is hosting a PINK OUT! At the volleyball and football games versus Hitchcock County on Friday, October 21 we will show our solidarity, celebrate and remember as we raise awareness for breast cancer. Help us PINK OUT on October 21!
Advice for Seniors
Seniors! Watch the following video to learn what you should be doing right now to prepare for your future! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnaOK1Z28Xw
Homecoming Tailgate
The WP Homecoming Tailgate party will be in the gym in Wauneta on Thusday, October 6 at 6MT. Football and volleyball players and cheerleaders all need to bring a dozen cookies each, and $10 if they haven't paid already. All Bronco family . . .
WP Honoring Veterans at Homecoming
Wauneta-Palisade Schools will be honoring all Military Veterans at our Homecoming on Friday, October 7 prior to the 6MT/7CT kickoff at the football field in Wauneta. We will be honored by your presence . . .
Homecoming 2016
October 3-7 will be the dates for the 2016 Wauneta-Palisade Homecoming Festivities. This year, the WP StuCo has selected "Fabulous Fifties" as the theme. On Monday, we'll kick off the week by dressing in the theme: Fabulous . . .
Juniors and Seniors to College Fair
The W-P juniors and seniors will be traveling to McCook High School on September 27 to attend a college fair. The bus will be leaving the school in Wauneta at 7:00 am mt/8:00 am ct. They should be back to the school in Wauneta at . . .
Picture Day September 26
Lifetouch Pictures is coming to both attendance centers on Monday, September 26 to take school pictures of all students. Order forms were sent home with students, and can also be downloaded here: Elementary Picture Order Form . . .
No School Date in October Changes from the 3 to the 6
Due to a planned power outage in Wauneta on Thursday, October 6, there will be NO SCHOOL for students on this day. Teachers will have a professional development day in Palisade. Because of this no school day, WP Schools WILL now . . .
PTO meeting September 15
The Wauneta-Palisade PTO will be having a meeting at the school in Palisade on September 15 at 6:00MT/7:00CT. Everyone is encouraged to attend and help out with this worthwhile group!
September School Board Meeting
The Wauneta-Palisade Board of Education will meet on September 15th, 2016 at the school in Palisade. A Budget Hearing will take place at 6:00pm MT/7:00pm CT, and the Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:15pm MT/7:15pm . . .
High School football kicks off versus Leyton this Friday
The WP football team starts the season this Friday with a contest at Leyton High School in Dalton, Nebraska. The game kicks off at 2MT, so the football players are dismissed at 8:15 and leave at 8:30. Good luck, Broncos!!
High School volleyball at Hitchcock Tournament
The Wauneta-Palisade volleyball team will play in the 22 nd Annual Hitchcock Co. Volleyball Invite on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Other teams participating are Hitchcock County, Arapahoe, and Maywood-Hayes Center. WP has . . .
High School Volleyball Opens at Paxton Triangular
The Wauneta-Palisade High School volleyball team opens their 2016 campaign on Thursday, September 1 at a triangular in Paxton. The girls are dismissed at 2:50, and the bus leaves at 3:00. Games will be played in this order: #1 - . . .
Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey (NRPFSS)
Wauneta-Palisade students in grades 8, 10, and 12 will be taking the Nebraska Risk and Protective Factor Student Survey on September 14 during their regular Social Studies class. The NRPFSS is made up of multiple-choice questions. Topics . . .
Back to School Open House
Wauneta-Palisade Schools is hosting a Back to School Open House at the Palisade Attendance Center on Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30CT-8:00CT. A free meal of hotdogs, hamburgers, and watermelon will be served, and the PTO will be providing ice . . .
Congrats to the Class of 2016
Wauneta-Palisade will hold commencement exercises for 14 seniors on Saturday, May 14. Graudation is at the Wauneta-Palisade High School gym in Wauneta, and starts at 10:30 MT. Congratulations, Broncos, and good luck in your next adventure.
Athletic Banquet May 17
It is time again to gather together in support of the student athletes of Wauneta-Palisade High School. Help us celebrate the accomplishments and efforts of our children by joining with other parents, family and our athletes for an . . .
Driver's Education sign up
Anyone that is interested in taking Driver's Ed. this summer should contact the school as soon as possible. Students need to be 14 by the 1st of June. Cost for the class will be $120 due the first class, which will be determined . . .
Sports Physicals at School on May 12
Physicals for current 7-11th grade students will be offered on Thursday May 12th starting at 8:00 am mt at the Wauneta Attendance Center. Letters and forms are being sent home with students, any student that is planning on participating . . .
Kindergarten Round Up
Wauneta-Palisade Public Schools is hosting Kindergarten Round Up on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016. Kindergarten Round UP will be held at the Palisade Attendance Center, and will start at 8:30MT/9:30CT. Please call 308-285-3219 for an . . .
Turn in Box Tops for Education
April 29th will be the last day the offices will be accepting Box Tops for Education this school year. Please turn in all you've collected as soon as possible so we can calculate the class with the most Box Tops and begin planning . . .
Nebraska State ESU Senior High Academic Quiz Bowl
The WP Quiz Bowl team qualified for State on March 30 after we came out on top of a 3-way tie for 2nd place at the ESU #15 Quiz Bowl competiton in McCook. State Quiz Bowl will take place on Wednesday, April 27th in Holdredge. . . .
No School April 22
There will be no school on Friday, April 22 for students. Teachers will be having a Professional Development day and will be grading the district writing assessments.
County Government Day
On Monday, March 14, the Wauneta-Palisade senior class participated in County Government Day at the Hitchcock County Courthouse in Trenton. The day, hosted by the American Legion with the help of the Hitchcock County Courthouse staff, gave . . .
North Platte Inter-high Day Results
On March 16, Mrs. Monnahan and 16 Wauneta-Palisade students travelled to MPCC in North Platte for the annual Inter-High Day Scholastic competition. Students from multiple area schools participated in the event. WP junior Miranda Behrends . . .
WP Girls Qualify for State Tournament
The WP girls basketball team is the D2-4 District Champion, and now moves on to State Tournament play. The Broncos are the #8 seed and will take on Fall City Sacred Heart on Thursday, March 3 at 8MT/9CT at Lincoln Southwest. The game will be . . .
Boys to play in District Final Basketball Game
The WP Broncos Boys Basketball team beat all competition in the sub district tournament and are now on their way to the D2-4 District Final game. The game will be played against Giltner at Southern Valley High School next Tuesday, March 1 at . . .
NeSA Testing Schedule
The NeSA testing schedule for WP 7-11th grades as been created. All testing will take place during periods 2-4 on the specified days below. 11th grade Testing will occur in the computer lab on the 2nd floor on April 13th, 19th . . .
Girls State Basketball Tshirts
Girls State Basketball tshirts are available for order and orders are due to Michelle Harchelroad by the end of the girls district final game this Friday night. The design for the front of the shirt can be seen below, and the . . .
2016 Elementary Spelling Bee Results
Wauneta-Palisade hosted the 2016 Hayes County-Hitchcock County Elementary Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 17. Results for the day follow: 1 st Grade: Ragen King – 1 st, Syd Noffsinger – 2 . . .
RPAC Art Competition
The RPAC Art Competition was held in Cambridge on January 20. Dharma Blake-Cole was WP’s medal winner with her art work titled “Owl.” Miranda Behrends won honorable mention with “Time.” . . .
16U Club Volleyball Tryouts
Coach Higgins will be hosting a 16 and under club volleyball team tryout for all southwest Nebraska athletes on February 28 at the Wauneta-Palisade High School gym in Wauneta at 1MT/2CT. PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE IN TIME.
Post Prom Meeting
There will be a Post-Prom meeting during halftime at the boys varsity game versus Dundy County-Stratton on Friday, February 19.
Girls State Interviews
Cornhusker Girls State Interviews will be held on Wednesday, February 24 at 8am MT in the Wauneta-Palisade High School library. Any junior girls interested, please stop in the office and pick up an application.
No PK-4 School February 17 as WP hosts Spelling Bee
Wauneta-Palisade schools is hosting the 2016 Spelling Bee for grades 1st – 8th. The Spelling Bee will take place at the Palisade Attendance Center on February 17th. Because of this opportunity to host, there will be NO SCHOOL . . .
Bronco Pep Rally
When: February 11 at 6:00pm MT Where: W-P Gym What: a Pep Rally as WP wrestlers and basketball players start their district tournaments! A meal for athletes and coaches will begin at 5:30. At 6:00, the fun begins for everyone! . . .
JH Basketball v. Perkins Co. Postponed
The Junior High boys basketball game versus Perkins County that was scheduled for Monday, February 1 has been postponed due to weather. More information will be released as it becomes available.
School Released at 11:30MT
Due to the inclement weather, school will be dismissed at 11:30MT today. Students are eating lunch at school. Buses will run accordingly.
Trap Shooting Club Informational Meeting
There will be an informational meeting about the SW NE Trap Shooting Club given by Alec McKillip for all 7th through 12th graders in the front lobby of the Wauneta building on Monday February 1 7:00am MT. Please let Mr. Frecks know if . . .
Two hour late start January 14
Due to a power outage, there will be a two hour late start on Thursday, January 14. This means no breakfast will be served, no morning preschool, and all buses run accordingly.
WP featured on CNN's Student News
Wauneta-Palisade High School is featured as one of the "Roll Call" schools on today's episode of the CNN Student News! Watch this 10 minute version of today's news, and hear the shout out to WP!
PK-8 Wrestling Program
WP would like to invite anyone in grades preschool through 8th to participate in our wrestling program. There will be a meeting for parents followed by practice on January 7th, beginning at 6:00 MT/ 7:00 CT in the Palisade . . .
Sports Schedule this Week
On Friday, December 18, WP High school basketball hosts South Platte. JV girls kick off the night's games at 3:00 MT. On Saturday, our wrestlers compete at Cambridge. That meet starts at 9:00MT. Also on Saturday, the . . .
Late Start on 12.15
WP Schools will have a two-hour late start on 12.15.15 due to weather. This means there will be no morning preschool and no breakfast services. Buses will run accordingly.
Voice of Democracy Winners Announced
This November, the Palisade Veterans of Foreign War ( VFW) sponsored the WP High School students in the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest. Each Wauneta-Palisade High School student wrote an essay, recorded it . . .
Elementary Celebrates Halloween
WP Elementary students spooked downtown Palisade on Thursday, October 29 when they paraded in their Halloween costumes. Local businesses gave out candy, and students entertained patrons as they showed off everything from fairy tutus to witch . . .
Jostens rep
The Jostens representative is coming to W-P on Thursday, November 5. He will meet with seniors at 8:45 to discuss graduation, and he will meet with sophomores after that to sell them class rings.
No School on Friday
All Bronco fans should make plans to go to Cedar Rapids, Nebraska on Friday to cheer on the football team in the first round of playoffs! School is cancelled on Friday to allow people to attend the game. Kickoff versus Riverside High is at . . .
Homecoming Festivities
The WP Homecoming Tailgate party is Thursday, October 15th at the Ag Shop in Wauneta. Festivites begin at 6 MT with a pulled pork sandwich meal, provided by the Bronco Boosters. Boosters will also be providing drinks and table service, and . . .
Early Release October 16
School will be released at 1:06 on Friday, October 16th so students and staff can attend the Homecoming games versus Wilcox-Hildreth. We'll follow a shortened day schedule and buses will run accordingly. Kickoff of the football game is . . .
Wauneta-Palisade State of the Schools Report
The Wauneta-Palisade State of the Schools Report (SOSR) for 2012-2013 is now available online. Click on the following link to see the report: WP SOSR .