REMINDER: If you qualify for reduced lunches this year, they are actually FREE according to the Nebraska Hunger Free Schools Act. Please fill applications out by September 24th, otherwise benefits from last year will lapse and your child will go back to paid lunches. We encourage all families to complete an application, even if you think you don't qualify. Email kelsey.delano@deshlerdragons.org for an application!
BackPack Food Program forms have been sent home with Elementary students. The program is also available for 6th - 12th grade students. If you would like to participate, please scan the QR code and fill out the short survey!
Lots going on in the cafeteria!
Would you like breakfast with your child(ren) at school on a random Friday morning? Dakota, Crystal & Karen have you covered EVERY Friday!
What about fresh beef in the lunch program? Andy & Ellen Schmidt have you covered the next couple of months & we are still taking donations for November & February! Donation form here ➡️ https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
Breakfast/Lunch Menus here ➡️ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HI5P5VNK2P3M9KS6jojOW-JfnNsHfVmj?usp=drive_link
Would you like breakfast with your child(ren) at school on a random Friday morning? Dakota, Crystal & Karen have you covered EVERY Friday!
What about fresh beef in the lunch program? Andy & Ellen Schmidt have you covered the next couple of months & we are still taking donations for November & February! Donation form here ➡️ https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
Breakfast/Lunch Menus here ➡️ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HI5P5VNK2P3M9KS6jojOW-JfnNsHfVmj?usp=drive_link
Preschool started on Monday and students have been doing activities that further develop their fine motor skills. In this activity, students were asked to peel stickers and place the stickers on the uppercase letter that was written in their handwriting journals. Developing these precise movements provides major benefits, including increased daily independence and stronger cognitive and problem solving growth, and higher self-confidence!
📣CUSTODIAL & TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT NEEDED AT DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DPS is seeking a dependable, self-motivated individual for a full-time position assisting with custodial/maintenance duties, snow removal, and transportation support.
GREAT BENEFITS!
➡️ Flexible Hours — Early Morning or Evening Options
➡️ BCBS Health Insurance Paid by District (single included, additional family coverage available for a fee)
➡️ Nebraska State Retirement
➡️ Year-Round Position
➡️ DPS Pays for Bus Driver Endorsements & Required Physical
➡️ Duties include general cleaning and maintenance, snow removal, substitute bus driving as needed, and assisting with transportation operations.
✅ We are looking for someone who is reliable, flexible, takes initiative, and takes pride in keeping our school clean, safe, and welcoming.
💜 JOIN THE DESHLER DRAGONS TEAM!
Apply Today — Wade Finley, Superintendent, at wade.finley@deshlerdragons.org or by calling 402-365-7272.
DPS is an equal opportunity employer.
Little Miss Cheer: forms and money due by FRIDAY! We apologize for not having the cost on the original forms...the cost will cover their shirts they will wear for the performance, snacks & activities for the morning of camp!
WEEK 2!
➡️ Welding shop is back open!
➡️ JH practices start MONDAY
➡️ MAP Testing starts THIS WEEK (change in class schedule when we MAP test!)
➡️ Little Ms. Cheer forms due FRIDAY!
➡️ Bring your GATORADE for admission to the scrimmages on FRIDAY - free will donation meal by boosters!
Review more here: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
➡️ Welding shop is back open!
➡️ JH practices start MONDAY
➡️ MAP Testing starts THIS WEEK (change in class schedule when we MAP test!)
➡️ Little Ms. Cheer forms due FRIDAY!
➡️ Bring your GATORADE for admission to the scrimmages on FRIDAY - free will donation meal by boosters!
Review more here: https://bit.ly/DPSDAILYNEWS
THANK YOU to Andy & Ellen Schmidt for their generous donation of another beef this week to our Beef in the Schools program! Would YOU be able to donate in November or February of this school year?
Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kb3z7naKsOZ7RWfeGldMsUrlqHdVUSMvoPZ5jjb3Avo/edit?tab=t.0
Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kb3z7naKsOZ7RWfeGldMsUrlqHdVUSMvoPZ5jjb3Avo/edit?tab=t.0
So many of you made our open house last night, and that was GREAT! Thank you!
Also, thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the Meet & Greet tonight...we are so excited to see the K-12 students tomorrow!
PRESCHOOL: We will see you on MONDAY! We will start classes 15 minutes earlier than previous years due to transportation...7:45-11:15 and 11:45-3:15.
REMINDERS: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
PARENT DROP OFF FOR K-12: Main Entry! Reminder - no drop off at the elementary doors this year! Pick up WILL still be at the elementary doors!
SCHOOL DAY: 8 AM - 3:30 PM for K-5 and until 3:35 PM for 6-12 with a 3:10 PM dismissal on FRIDAYS!
Also, thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for the Meet & Greet tonight...we are so excited to see the K-12 students tomorrow!
PRESCHOOL: We will see you on MONDAY! We will start classes 15 minutes earlier than previous years due to transportation...7:45-11:15 and 11:45-3:15.
REMINDERS: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
PARENT DROP OFF FOR K-12: Main Entry! Reminder - no drop off at the elementary doors this year! Pick up WILL still be at the elementary doors!
SCHOOL DAY: 8 AM - 3:30 PM for K-5 and until 3:35 PM for 6-12 with a 3:10 PM dismissal on FRIDAYS!
Check it out...hands on career exploration for juniors and seniors through UNK!
https://www.unk.edu/academics/arts-and-sciences/academies.php
🚌 JOIN THE DESHLER DRAGONS TEAM!
NOW HIRING ROUTE / ACTIVITY DRIVER + MAINTENANCE
Deshler Public Schools is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team in a year-round position!
🚌 POSITION INCLUDES:
Route and Activity Driving
General Maintenance Duties
Year-Round Employment
20+ Hours Per Week
Opportunity to grow into a full-time position
⭐ BENEFITS
Work at least 20 hours per week and become eligible for:
Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
BCBS Single Health Insurance*
*Option to purchase family health insurance
Consistent, year-round work
School schedule and community-focused work environment
FULL-TIME POTENTIAL!
This position could develop into a full-time role for the right candidate.
APPLY TODAY!
Dana Epley
📧 dana.epley@deshlerdragons.org
Wade Finley
📧 wade.finley@deshlerdragons.org
DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Come Work With the Dragons! DPS would pay for your CDL passenger endorsement & physical with a contract to work - insurance could start as soon as 9/1/26 with the endorsement!
NOW HIRING ROUTE / ACTIVITY DRIVER + MAINTENANCE
Deshler Public Schools is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team in a year-round position!
🚌 POSITION INCLUDES:
Route and Activity Driving
General Maintenance Duties
Year-Round Employment
20+ Hours Per Week
Opportunity to grow into a full-time position
⭐ BENEFITS
Work at least 20 hours per week and become eligible for:
Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
BCBS Single Health Insurance*
*Option to purchase family health insurance
Consistent, year-round work
School schedule and community-focused work environment
FULL-TIME POTENTIAL!
This position could develop into a full-time role for the right candidate.
APPLY TODAY!
Dana Epley
📧 dana.epley@deshlerdragons.org
Wade Finley
📧 wade.finley@deshlerdragons.org
DESHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Come Work With the Dragons! DPS would pay for your CDL passenger endorsement & physical with a contract to work - insurance could start as soon as 9/1/26 with the endorsement!
It's time for the OPEN HOUSE! Tue, Aug 11th, from 5 - 7 PM, enjoy a free meal courtesy of DPS & served by the Lion's Club.
At 5:30 PM, all 6-12 parents & students should plan to be in the gym for the Boys Town presentation by Mr. Nash.
NOTICE: Morning preschool will run from 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM this year to give our drivers time to transport before AM and PM preschool!
BUS DRIVERS ARE NEEDED: Please send any potential drivers our way! Those of you signed up for transportation should hear from your bus drivers by tomorrow...we apologize for the delay!
Read more here: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
At 5:30 PM, all 6-12 parents & students should plan to be in the gym for the Boys Town presentation by Mr. Nash.
NOTICE: Morning preschool will run from 7:45 AM to 11:15 AM this year to give our drivers time to transport before AM and PM preschool!
BUS DRIVERS ARE NEEDED: Please send any potential drivers our way! Those of you signed up for transportation should hear from your bus drivers by tomorrow...we apologize for the delay!
Read more here: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
Deshler FFA invites all current, potential, and new FFA members and their families to our first meeting and kick-off event! We're ready for a great year.
Hello! We are excited to start the preschool school year! If your child attends the morning class there is a time change. Morning preschool class will be 7:45 am to 11:15 am. This will allow for more time for transportation between classes. Thank you! 😊
What is new this year?
➡️ New laptops: HP Fortis Flip G1m 11" Chromebook. You can order your own case or rechargeable stylus pen (it has a charging port on the laptop). Computer insurance is ENCOURAGED for all K-12 students!
➡️ New school day: The regular school day is now 8 AM - 3:35 PM, with early outs on Fridays at 3:10 PM.
➡️ New behavior model: Boys Town. Expectations and language will be shared out at the open house at 5:30 PM by our Dean of Students, Mr. Nash. Please make sure to attend so your child can take their laptop home!
➡️ New student drop off for parents or students walking: MAIN ENTRY (west side of the school by the flagpole). We are working with the city to get a FLASHING CROSSWALK here in the upcoming weeks. Buses will drop off at the GYM ENTRY. Please avoid using the gym entry for drop offs! Bus pick up will still be at the elementary doors. K-5 students will go to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the gym where they will be supervised. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL BEFORE 7:45 AM when staff are in the building.
➡️ Mrs. Kroeger's class will be in the elementary library & Ms. McKenzie's in Mrs. O'Neal's room until the CTE building project is complete!
➡️ Junior high sports' practices: held at the end of the day this year! Transportation is NOT provided after practice, which will end around 4 PM.
➡️ Locker room doors require a fob to open! This means that students will not have access to the locker rooms outside of classroom time. If you don't have a PE class or are not in a sport, you should NOT be in the locker rooms! ABSOLUTELY NO TECHNOLOGY IN THE LOCKER ROOMS, INCL. LAPTOPS & PHONES!
➡️ HOSA Chapter: Health Occupation Students of America. With the growing number of students interested in healthcare, Ms. McKenzie will be starting a HOSA chapter at Deshler! There will be an organizational meeting at the start of the year, with the cost to join at $30/member.
➡️ Drone Certification: Mrs. Dunlap is teaching a drone certification class that is scheduled to last for the entire year with the goal of certification by December 2026.
➡️ HLTH 1020: Concepts in Health - This is a dual credit introductory health class for those interested in healthcare. It will be taught by Ms. McKenzie...sign up by THIS FRIDAY if you are interested.
➡️ Locker Placement. The 6th grade lockers will be between the library & Mrs. Moeller's room as these students will not take their laptops home the first semester...they will check them into the library - right across from their lockers! Mr. Brenn's "office" is here & you will have him for PE at the end of the day as well!
➡️ REDUCED = FREE when we are talking free & reduced lunch forms! You are encouraged to fill these out for several reasons...one of which includes your child qualifying for the ACE scholarship for dual credit classes & beyond.
See you TUESDAY at the open house from 5-7 PM! We are excited to have you back in the building!
Read more here: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
➡️ New laptops: HP Fortis Flip G1m 11" Chromebook. You can order your own case or rechargeable stylus pen (it has a charging port on the laptop). Computer insurance is ENCOURAGED for all K-12 students!
➡️ New school day: The regular school day is now 8 AM - 3:35 PM, with early outs on Fridays at 3:10 PM.
➡️ New behavior model: Boys Town. Expectations and language will be shared out at the open house at 5:30 PM by our Dean of Students, Mr. Nash. Please make sure to attend so your child can take their laptop home!
➡️ New student drop off for parents or students walking: MAIN ENTRY (west side of the school by the flagpole). We are working with the city to get a FLASHING CROSSWALK here in the upcoming weeks. Buses will drop off at the GYM ENTRY. Please avoid using the gym entry for drop offs! Bus pick up will still be at the elementary doors. K-5 students will go to the cafeteria for breakfast or to the gym where they will be supervised. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE YOUR CHILDREN AT THE SCHOOL BEFORE 7:45 AM when staff are in the building.
➡️ Mrs. Kroeger's class will be in the elementary library & Ms. McKenzie's in Mrs. O'Neal's room until the CTE building project is complete!
➡️ Junior high sports' practices: held at the end of the day this year! Transportation is NOT provided after practice, which will end around 4 PM.
➡️ Locker room doors require a fob to open! This means that students will not have access to the locker rooms outside of classroom time. If you don't have a PE class or are not in a sport, you should NOT be in the locker rooms! ABSOLUTELY NO TECHNOLOGY IN THE LOCKER ROOMS, INCL. LAPTOPS & PHONES!
➡️ HOSA Chapter: Health Occupation Students of America. With the growing number of students interested in healthcare, Ms. McKenzie will be starting a HOSA chapter at Deshler! There will be an organizational meeting at the start of the year, with the cost to join at $30/member.
➡️ Drone Certification: Mrs. Dunlap is teaching a drone certification class that is scheduled to last for the entire year with the goal of certification by December 2026.
➡️ HLTH 1020: Concepts in Health - This is a dual credit introductory health class for those interested in healthcare. It will be taught by Ms. McKenzie...sign up by THIS FRIDAY if you are interested.
➡️ Locker Placement. The 6th grade lockers will be between the library & Mrs. Moeller's room as these students will not take their laptops home the first semester...they will check them into the library - right across from their lockers! Mr. Brenn's "office" is here & you will have him for PE at the end of the day as well!
➡️ REDUCED = FREE when we are talking free & reduced lunch forms! You are encouraged to fill these out for several reasons...one of which includes your child qualifying for the ACE scholarship for dual credit classes & beyond.
See you TUESDAY at the open house from 5-7 PM! We are excited to have you back in the building!
Read more here: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
Please get those online forms SIGNED! Having issues? In most cases, it is coming from INCORRECT PASSWORDS. Please use the button "Forgot Username and Password" at the bottom of the login box. It will allow you to change and reset your password.
NOTE: You may have to switch the tab at the top to username/password. It looks like some have tried to use the "Forgot.." prompt, and then click on Create New Account - you do NOT want to do that!
QUESTIONS? Please email Mrs. O'Neal at jami.oneal@deshlerdragons.org...but we need handbooks signed BEFORE practices begin on Monday!
REMINDER: Incoming Kinder & 7th graders, we need to have your updated immunization forms / waivers.
MORE INFORMATION AT: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
NOTE: You may have to switch the tab at the top to username/password. It looks like some have tried to use the "Forgot.." prompt, and then click on Create New Account - you do NOT want to do that!
QUESTIONS? Please email Mrs. O'Neal at jami.oneal@deshlerdragons.org...but we need handbooks signed BEFORE practices begin on Monday!
REMINDER: Incoming Kinder & 7th graders, we need to have your updated immunization forms / waivers.
MORE INFORMATION AT: https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
📕 TAKING DUAL CREDIT?
➡️ CHECK THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED ON https://thehub.southeast.edu
➡️ CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ORDERED THE BOOK(S) YOU NEED
➡️ Make sure you pay your tuition EARLY (REMINDER: DPS pays for 10 credits of DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH / MATH , typically for our seniors!)
NOTE: All drop & adds should be done EARLY to avoid additional fees!
➡️ CHECK THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED ON https://thehub.southeast.edu
➡️ CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ORDERED THE BOOK(S) YOU NEED
➡️ Make sure you pay your tuition EARLY (REMINDER: DPS pays for 10 credits of DUAL CREDIT ENGLISH / MATH , typically for our seniors!)
NOTE: All drop & adds should be done EARLY to avoid additional fees!
We apologize for the earlier issue of PowerSchool being down so you couldn't get online forms taken care of...but it is back up & we are asking you to
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE FORMS!
https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE FORMS!
https://www.deshlerpublicschools.org/article/2322997
📣 Meet Your 2026-2027 Deshler FFA Officers! 👋
Today we're featuring senior Landyn Tuma, our President!
One chapter. One team. One year of leadership and growth ahead. 🔷🟨
Today we're featuring senior Landyn Tuma, our President!
One chapter. One team. One year of leadership and growth ahead. 🔷🟨
NEW COURSE THIS FALL / SCHOOL YEAR: Drone Certification!
This hands-on drone certification course is designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to operate drones safely and professionally. Students begin by learning the fundamentals of drone operation, aviation safety, flight regulations, pre-flight inspections, and emergency procedures.
Before advancing to certification, participants develop their piloting skills through a series of practical flight exercises. These include navigating drones through hula hoops, obstacle courses, and maze-style flight paths that improve precision, control, spatial awareness, and maneuvering techniques. These exercises are designed to simulate real-world flying conditions while helping students master safe and accurate drone operation.
Upon successfully completing the flight training and demonstrating proficiency in both practical skills and aviation knowledge, students will be prepared to earn their drone certification and aviation license, qualifying them to operate drones in accordance with applicable aviation regulations.
This course emphasizes safety, precision, and responsible drone operation, providing students with a strong foundation for recreational, commercial, or educational drone applications.
This hands-on drone certification course is designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to operate drones safely and professionally. Students begin by learning the fundamentals of drone operation, aviation safety, flight regulations, pre-flight inspections, and emergency procedures.
Before advancing to certification, participants develop their piloting skills through a series of practical flight exercises. These include navigating drones through hula hoops, obstacle courses, and maze-style flight paths that improve precision, control, spatial awareness, and maneuvering techniques. These exercises are designed to simulate real-world flying conditions while helping students master safe and accurate drone operation.
Upon successfully completing the flight training and demonstrating proficiency in both practical skills and aviation knowledge, students will be prepared to earn their drone certification and aviation license, qualifying them to operate drones in accordance with applicable aviation regulations.
This course emphasizes safety, precision, and responsible drone operation, providing students with a strong foundation for recreational, commercial, or educational drone applications.
