STEM activities in preschool foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity by encouraging natural curiosity through hands on exploration. This simple experiment used baking soda, vinegar and food coloring to create a chemical reaction.








Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade spellers in the Thayer County Spelling Bee!
7th:
Kaisley Miller - 4th
Brooke Freitag - 2nd
8th:
Gage Tuma - 3rd


Branded Bills Hats are selling fast!!
Grey Trucker hat is sold out!!
Purple hat with white rope has 2 remaining in stock.
Grey beanies are in stock.
An extra order will be placed if there ends up being a list of new orders.
If you'd like to get one of these please reach out to Andy Brenn. or email at andy.brenn@deshlerdragons.org.
Grey Trucker hat is sold out!!
Purple hat with white rope has 2 remaining in stock.
Grey beanies are in stock.
An extra order will be placed if there ends up being a list of new orders.
If you'd like to get one of these please reach out to Andy Brenn. or email at andy.brenn@deshlerdragons.org.



Congratulations to Ryker Gilliam (3rd) and Jenna Haller (4th) for finishing in the top four at the Thayer County Spelling Bee today in the 5th/6th grade division!

Good luck to Carlee Hinz at the 2026 NSAA Girls State Wrestling Tournament! 🤼♀️🔥
📍 Location: CHI Health Center Arena – Omaha
📅Tuesday, February 17 - Thursday, February 19
⏰ 1st Round: 3:00 PM Tuesday
⚖️ Weight Class: 140
🚗 State Sendoff: Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM at DHS Gym — come out and help send Carlee off to Omaha with plenty of Dragon pride! 🐉
All the hard work and dedication have led to this moment. Compete with confidence, wrestle tough, and leave it all on the mat. The entire Dragon community is behind you, Carlee! 💪
📍 Location: CHI Health Center Arena – Omaha
📅Tuesday, February 17 - Thursday, February 19
⏰ 1st Round: 3:00 PM Tuesday
⚖️ Weight Class: 140
🚗 State Sendoff: Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM at DHS Gym — come out and help send Carlee off to Omaha with plenty of Dragon pride! 🐉
All the hard work and dedication have led to this moment. Compete with confidence, wrestle tough, and leave it all on the mat. The entire Dragon community is behind you, Carlee! 💪

Good luck to the Junior High Boys Basketball team at Thayer Central today! 🏀🔥
🕒 Game Time: 5:00 PM
Leave it all on the court tonight, Dragons — let’s go! 💪🐉

Good luck to our 7 HS FFA members competing at District CDE Welding at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE! 🔥🛠️ Jacob, Gracie, Peighton, Johnny, Austyn, Seth, and Carson are ready to put their skills to the test and represent with hard work, precision, and pride.
Welding takes focus, patience, and serious talent — and this group brings it all. We’re proud of the time and effort that’s gone into preparing for this competition. Good luck, Dragons! 💪🐉
Welding takes focus, patience, and serious talent — and this group brings it all. We’re proud of the time and effort that’s gone into preparing for this competition. Good luck, Dragons! 💪🐉

WHEN: Mon, Feb 16th
WHERE: Thayer Central
TIME: 5 PM start time (not 6:30 PM)
B team then A team
WHERE: Thayer Central
TIME: 5 PM start time (not 6:30 PM)
B team then A team
Another busy week...only 17-18 days left in the qtr! Please stay for ASP if you have missing/failing work!
REMINDER: NO PRESCHOOL OR K-5 ON THURSDAY!
Good luck to all of those competing this week:
✅MON: Thayer Co. Spelling Bee Contest, Gr 5-8 (3 from ea grade)
✅MON: FFA @ Welding
✅TUE: HS Quiz Bowl Tryouts
✅TUE: State Wrestling - Carlee Hinz's pep rally & send off at 9 AM
✅TUE: GBB @ Sub-Districts in Sutton on Tue at 7 PM
✅FRI: BBB last regular season / home game on Fri (SR NT)
✅FRI/SAT: State Cheer!
3RD - 8TH GRADE GIRLS: Get your GOTR forms turned in!
View more at: https://bit.ly/DRAGONCALENDAR
Kindergarten and preschool registration forms coming soon! Please contact the school if you haven't received yours by next week!
REMINDER: NO PRESCHOOL OR K-5 ON THURSDAY!
Good luck to all of those competing this week:
✅MON: Thayer Co. Spelling Bee Contest, Gr 5-8 (3 from ea grade)
✅MON: FFA @ Welding
✅TUE: HS Quiz Bowl Tryouts
✅TUE: State Wrestling - Carlee Hinz's pep rally & send off at 9 AM
✅TUE: GBB @ Sub-Districts in Sutton on Tue at 7 PM
✅FRI: BBB last regular season / home game on Fri (SR NT)
✅FRI/SAT: State Cheer!
3RD - 8TH GRADE GIRLS: Get your GOTR forms turned in!
View more at: https://bit.ly/DRAGONCALENDAR
Kindergarten and preschool registration forms coming soon! Please contact the school if you haven't received yours by next week!






Interested in purchasing a bus? Only a few days left to place your bid!
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Please feel free to share!


The Dragon Speech team was small but mighty today at the Meridian Mustang Invite. Four of our speech team members went into the meet and finished right in the middle of the pack against 17 very strong teams. Medal winners were Makenna (2nd in Informative), Ella (5th in Poetry), and Danica (6th in Poetry). Arsene also performed very well in his informative round. They all made Deshler proud!





Winner winner! The JH boys just won the LN JH BBB Tournament after defeating Blue Hill and Lawrence/Nelson. Way to go boys!!


🏀 JH BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 🏀
The junior high boys are hitting the road! 🚌 Catch them in action this Saturday, February 14th as they travel to Nelson, NE.
Good luck, boys! 💪🔥
Live Stream Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/nelson/organization/17851/lawrence-nelson-high-school/video
#DragonPride #TournamentTime #GoDragons
The junior high boys are hitting the road! 🚌 Catch them in action this Saturday, February 14th as they travel to Nelson, NE.
Good luck, boys! 💪🔥
Live Stream Link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/nelson/organization/17851/lawrence-nelson-high-school/video
#DragonPride #TournamentTime #GoDragons

Congrats to Danica O'Neal, Quincy Orme, Sadie Isernhagen and Chloe Fangmeyer for being selected to sing at TVC Honor Choir on March 23, in Hastings at the Masonic Theatre. We are very proud of our music students!!

Thank you to all those who bought a square for the Class of 2030 SuperBowl Square fundraiser. We greatly appreciate your contributions! Our winners are Amac, Mrs. Schlegel, Jae Fintel and Pastor Love!

Interested in joining the High School Quiz Bowl Team? Tryouts are next Tuesday!!

Congratulations to the Deshler FFA Chapter on a successful State Degree Interview and Proficiency Review Day!
All State Degree candidates passed both the interview and application process to receive their State FFA Degrees. The ceremony will take place on March 25 at 7:00pm during the Nebraska FFA Convention. Congratulations to these 10 outstanding seniors on this incredible accomplishment!
Additionally, Gracie Erickson was selected as a District Star in Placement! Her application will advance to state review with hopes of being named a State Star Finalist in Placement. Gracie’s proficiency application also earned a silver rating at districts.
Makenna Freitag earned a gold rating for her proficiency in Specialty Crop Production, and her application will also move on to state review with hopes of being selected as a state finalist!
These accomplishments reflect the dedication, responsibility, and hard work these members have invested in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences and their involvement in FFA throughout the years. They have spent countless hours preparing their applications, and we are incredibly proud of each of them!
All State Degree candidates passed both the interview and application process to receive their State FFA Degrees. The ceremony will take place on March 25 at 7:00pm during the Nebraska FFA Convention. Congratulations to these 10 outstanding seniors on this incredible accomplishment!
Additionally, Gracie Erickson was selected as a District Star in Placement! Her application will advance to state review with hopes of being named a State Star Finalist in Placement. Gracie’s proficiency application also earned a silver rating at districts.
Makenna Freitag earned a gold rating for her proficiency in Specialty Crop Production, and her application will also move on to state review with hopes of being selected as a state finalist!
These accomplishments reflect the dedication, responsibility, and hard work these members have invested in their Supervised Agricultural Experiences and their involvement in FFA throughout the years. They have spent countless hours preparing their applications, and we are incredibly proud of each of them!



🔥 DISTRICT WRESTLING WEEKEND 🔥
It’s go time! 💪
Xavier, Johnny, and Carl are headed to Centura High School this Friday & Saturday, February 13–14, to battle it out at the District Wrestling Meet! 🤼♂️
Two days. One goal. Leave it all on the mat.
#DragonPride #RoadToState #Districts #GoDragons
It’s go time! 💪
Xavier, Johnny, and Carl are headed to Centura High School this Friday & Saturday, February 13–14, to battle it out at the District Wrestling Meet! 🤼♂️
Two days. One goal. Leave it all on the mat.
#DragonPride #RoadToState #Districts #GoDragons

🏀FRIDAY GAME DAY AT HOME 🏀
Deshler vs. Blue Hill
🗓️ Friday, February 13th
NO GIRLS JV
🕡 5:00 PM Boys JV
SENIOR NIGHT - GIRLS BB
🕡 6:00 PM Girls Varsity
🕡 5:00 PM Boys Varsity
📍 Deshler High School Gym
🎥 Live stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
🍿 Concessions by the Junior Class of 2027
🍔 Pulled Pork Nacho Meal Deal hosted by the Sophomore Class of 2028
Come out and support our teams and our students! See you there! 🔥
#GoDragons
Deshler vs. Blue Hill
🗓️ Friday, February 13th
NO GIRLS JV
🕡 5:00 PM Boys JV
SENIOR NIGHT - GIRLS BB
🕡 6:00 PM Girls Varsity
🕡 5:00 PM Boys Varsity
📍 Deshler High School Gym
🎥 Live stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/deshler/organization/13067/deshler-high-school
🍿 Concessions by the Junior Class of 2027
🍔 Pulled Pork Nacho Meal Deal hosted by the Sophomore Class of 2028
Come out and support our teams and our students! See you there! 🔥
#GoDragons

Friday night...basketball, pulled pork nachos and COOKIES!
Also, GOTR sign up sheets are coming home with all 3rd-8th grade girls! Sign up for the fun and some great role models!


