Registration Reminder
9th-11th Grade NCHS Students
Complete your registration for next year's classes through PowerSchool by the end of the day tomorrow!
Email Mrs. Vodicka with questions.
Registration Reminder
If you are currently a 9th, 10th or 11th grade NCHS student, online registration for classes for the upcoming school year is now open on PowerSchool. See Google Classroom or your school email for detailed instructions. Email Mrs. Vodicka with questions.
A free sack lunch and breakfast item is available for all children birth to 18 years old. Lunch pick up is located at Hayward during regularly scheduled school days from 11:45-12:45.
NCHS COURSE REGISTRATION...
Online registration for next year's classes is now open on PowerSchool for current 9th through 11th grade NCHS students. Check your email or Google Classroom for specific directions. Email Mrs. Vodicka with questions.
Quarter 3 Report Cards
Quarter grades are available on PowerSchool. NCHS will be mailing report cards by request only. If you would like a printed report card mailed, please navigate to the link below and complete the form.
https://forms.gle/KDZR9hf5gGQCXmM29
Show doesn’t start until 7:00pm, but dinner starts at 5:00! Come on out at enjoy a meal and a great show!
High School registration coming up! Reminder that all 9th through 11th grade students will be registering for classes for the 2020-2021 school year on March 18th or 19th. If you haven’t had the chance to schedule your appointment yet, please contact our guidance office at 402-873-3360.
Community Connections: Anatomy students listen in and ask questions as Dr. Jeff Cumro discusses brain activation, inflammation and stress response, and how systems communicate in the body
Musical March 13th and 14th!
Some very talented artists, Vinh Phan, Katie Dia, Madison Bolton, Renee Williams, and Abby Arenillas, from Nebraska City High School, participated in the first Student Art Exhibition at "Self Expressions" Gallery in Nebraska City.
State Wrestling Session #3 results:
All the boys wrestled hard with Carlos “Junior” Prados moving on to tonight’s session. Gavin Bailey and Chance Sjulin had their seasons come to an end after tough matches.
Pioneer State Wrestling Day#1 results:
113- Carlos “Junior” Prados goes 1-1
160- Chance Sjulin goes 1-1
220- Gavin Bailey 0-1
285- Alfredo Valquier goes 2-0
Class B action resumes tomorrow at 9:30am.
Great support NC! It is a Great Day to be a Pioneer!
Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 16th-22nd
NC Pioneers have 4 going to State🤼:
Carlos Prados #113
🥈finish In District
Chance Sjulin #160
🥉finish in District
Gavin Bailey #220
4th finish in District
Alfredo Valquier #285
🥇finish in District
Day Two of District Wrestling in full swing. Let’s go Pioneers!
Modeling half life of atoms undergoing radioactive decay
Great night at the Palace! Recognize Seniors, both JV and both Varsity teams won over Raymond Central, and HS Band with 8th graders sounded awesome!
Animal Science 2 students started dissecting their pig today. We are excited to keep at it tomorrow!
Mr. Leuenberger's Physics class designed a "Rube Goldberg" machine; a complex device to carry out a simple task, like stapling a piece of paper. Students had to use 5 simple machines & 3 different types to carry out their task. https://photos.app.goo.gl/CKVpTfY5kzfao9Ns9
Animal Science 2 students started dissecting their pig today. We are excited to keep at it tomorrow!
UNO 12th Annual BOCH Festival - Select Band, Orchestra and Choir. NCHS Students include:
From left: Natalie Turner - Choir Soprano, Valerie Bennie- Choir Soprano, Vilard Saraison, Honor Band -Trumpet, Katherine Luther, Wind Ensemble -Trumpet, and Lilly Frields - Choir Alto
Today the Nebraska City High School Hope Squad was trained in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) in order to support their mission of preventing suicide.
Every person possesses strengths; we want to celebrate those and build those up. Talk to your kids about what makes them unique as all of our kids have taken the Clifton Strengths.
Earth Science students investigate properties of igneous rocks-texture, composition, and formation environment
Chicken wing Dissection in Animal Science today looking at different tissues.
Girls and Boys Basketball in action today at Auburn.
EMC Duals - Pioneers end the tournament at 2-4. Back in action Thursday at Beatrice.
January 10th, 2020
NCPS Staff, Parents, and Families:
Due to the predicted winter weather conditions that will make travel hazardous this afternoon and into the evening, NCPS will be dismissing at 1:00pm today. All activities held at school facilities will be cancelled.
Anatomy student examine tissue structures-muscle, bone, adipose, integument, tendons, ligaments, etc with chicken hindquarters
Science Club Officers announced...
President- Lindsey Booth
Vice President- Sean Hower
Secretary- Nate Hatch
Treasurer- Mya Hartman
Reporter- Katherine Luther
Congratulations!
Holiday tournament getting ready to start. Ladies tip off at noon and the gentleman at 1:45pm. Let’s go Pioneers!
Science Club members visit Star Wars at Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
Anatomy & Physiology students participated in a Live Science Chat with biomedical engineer, Dr. Becky Wachs- College of Engineering, UNL on December 3rd. Students learned about the application of materials science in medicine to reduce lower back pain.
Girls drop their game against Syracuse and Boys pick up another win! Back in action on Friday against Elkhorn.
EducationQuest Foundation
College Planning Bulletin
NCHS Pioneer Pantry
2019 Holiday Court!
Great Holiday Concert today by all groups. Thank you for the outstanding community support NC!
Pioneers with a nice start to the season. Dual win over #3 Skutt!
Congratulations to the 14 newest members of Nebraska City National Honor Society. Thank you for representing yourselves, your families, your school, and your community with character!
Morton Place Senior Living will be receiving Holiday Door Hangings from Mrs. Rice's art classes today!
One-Act had a great performance at Districts. Nice work Pioneers!
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Kathleen DeVorss to the Pioneer Family! Mrs. DeVorss will be running the front office so please welcome her when you have the chance.
Happy Thanksgiving Pioneer Family!
EMC One-Act update - Due to the potential of weather, we have had several schools indicate they will not be attending EMC One-Act tonight. As a result, EMC One-Act has been cancelled.
ACT REMINDER:
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the December ACT!
http://www.act.org/
Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge with this group of financial wizards!
Reminder- NCHS school picture retakes are tomorrow morning, November 19th.
College Application Factors: OnToCollege Podcast
Follow this link to an OnToCollege podcast for John Baylor's advice about selecting a that is a good fit.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-3-overrated-application-factors/id1482685335?i=1000453085573
Dust off your instruments - Alumni/staff pep band will be Friday, December 20 at 7 pm!! Contact Emily Roth at eroth@nebcityps.org if you want to play!!
Good morning! Make it a great day!
EducationQuest Foundation College Planning Bulletin for December
#BeKind
Reminder that the Veteran's Day program starts at 11:00am in the gym at the High School. We welcome all visitors and veterans!
Parents, want to keep up to date on grades, attendance, assignments and lunch balance? Download the PowerSchool Mobile app for IOS at https://apple.co/2CrUxM6 or Android at https://bit.ly/32vVFZH Our district code is SHMQ and then sign in with your current PowerSchool account.
The Nebraska City FFA Chapter toured Warm Springs Ranch today where they train the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Mr. Leuenberger’s Environmental Science class is testing the effect of acids and bases on enzyme activity, which shows the effects of acid rain.
Students in Energy Exploration finally tested their Ethanol they made. It is at least more flammable than the original.
Start November out right! National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive today from 8:00am to 2:00pm in the gym!
Nice win by the Pioneers over Plattsmouth 3-1 to move to the sub-district finals vs. Waverly.
Financial Aid Announcement
Your senior student should have started their FAFSA at school. Use the link below to see the steps to complete the parent portion (within 45 days).
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/502547/Parent_FAFSA_handout.pdf
Happy Halloween
Safe Trick-or-Treat Night
Nebraska City High School
October 31st, 2019
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by NCHS Student Council
Pioneers, K-8 Parent teacher conferences will be held tonight from 4pm until 8pm and tomorrow from 8am to 6pm. No after school clubs today or tomorrow. The high school will be in session on Thursday. The district office and all schools will be closed on Friday.
If you would like a printed report card mailed for first quarter, complete the attached form using the link provided. Grades are always available via PowerSchool.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6QwjOoGkY_jrKPujSI_2c4Oop1o9UG-8q7KKkkPaaaqdzVg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Attention Seniors & Parents - October 23rd @ 9:00 a.m. an Education Quest representative will be conducting a financial aid program in the auditorium. Students need to know their social security numbers in order to begin creating FSA IDs, which are required to complete the FAFSA.
Congratulations to Junior Lillian Frields on being selected, for the second time, to the 2019 Nebraska All-State Choir!
Opportunity for parents and students. Please register at:
https://edgenebraskacity.com/event/understanding-the-teenage-brain/
The high school speech team will be having a parent's meeting on October 29th at 5:30 p.m. in Mr. Aaberg's room, room 106. If your child plans on joining the team or is a current member, please stop in for the short meeting.
Great way to start the Friday of Homecoming week. Thank you teachers for all your work this week and thank you Varsity Club for breakfast!
Athletes take down the teachers in a close volleyball match 26-24!
After three dress up days and two pep rallies, here are the standings: 5th place - Teachers, 4th place - Freshmen, and right now it is too close to call between the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
Attention Nebraska City! Homecoming Parade will be this Friday at 2:00. Starting at 14th St. headed east on Central to 6th St. There will be a short pep rally at the end so follow us down and cheer on our Pioneers!
STATE BOUND! - Congratulations to the Pioneer Golfers on their District Runner-Up! Also, congratulations to Ms. Blum on her 6th place finish and Ms. Bohlen on her 4th place finish.
Mr. Leuenberger's Environmental Science class went to take water samples from a local pond to test for quality, using pH and temperature as indicators, getting real-world experience in their hydrologic unit.
Students in Mr. Leuenberger's Chemistry class testing to find out if different brands of popcorn have different amounts of water in them--this water causes the POP!
Students in Mr. Leuenberger's Chemistry class testing to find out if different brands of popcorn have different amounts of water in them--this water causes the POP!
Reminder that picture day for the High School is on Friday, October 4th! Picture packets are available in the Guidance Office.
Attention Parents - This is an NJOY- a brand of e-cigarette. We are sharing so you know what they look like and so you know possession could result in a ticket for our students.
Reminder - Students dismissed at 11:30am. P/T Conferences today (9/25) at high school from 1:00pm to 8:00pm! No appointment needed so see you this afternoon!
A lot of support for the Pioneers tonight!
Nebraska City FFA Freshmen attended Area Range Judging today. We had a lot of fun!
Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, September 25th from 1:00pm to 8:00pm! No appointment necessary so arrive at your own convenience. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Hoover at 402-873-3360.
Make sure to stop in the commons and sign the cards for Mr. Myers and Ms. T! Also, sign up at the care package table.
Thank you to 60 plus outstanding Juniors and Seniors for dedicating their time to Freshmen Orientation Day! Excellent work!
To reach your goals. Every day counts!
REMINDER! August 13th - High School Chromebook Night.
Freshmen & Parent - Information meeting at 6:00pm in Auditorium
Sophomore Checkout - 5:00pm in East Commons
Jr. Checkout - 5:30pm in East Commons
Sr. Checkout - 6:15pm in East Commons
See everyone tonight!
Auditorium update is coming along nicely!
High School Band Camp starts tomorrow (July 23) with Drumline/Frontline! Everyone else reports on Thursday. See you at 8 am!!
Auditorium is getting a facelift this summer and looks fantastic so far!
High School Office is closed until July 29th, 2019. If you need a "Community Service" form, please visit www.nebcityps.org, choose "Nebraska City High School", click on "menu" and then "documents". Have a great summer!
Pioneer athletes stand with Gretna #GoingGreen4Gretna #GretnaStrong
A lot of Pioneers in this morning putting in work!
Reminder to all Nebraska City High School Students!- Finals schedule on Thursday and Friday. Check-out sheets need to be completed by 11:30am on Friday!
Congratulations Mr. Dominguez on an outstanding Senior Project Presentation outlining your time as Musical Director and B-103 Radio Host as well as many other activities. Thank you to our panel members and those able to come and listen.
Awesome Bandfest and thank you 2019 Seniors!
