Welcome to the Panther Project

September 16th, 2009
Kent Warneke
Editor
Norfolk Daily News

One of the most significant new additions to the Daily News’ Web site is something that I think will benefit both online users and readers of the Daily News’ print edition. I hope it especially will be of value to all those who have an interest in the Norfolk Public Schools — students, parents, grandparents and many others.

It’s called the Panther Project and it was an idea I first broached to Marlene Uhing, superintendent of schools during the 2008-2009 school year.

Don’t quote me, but here’s basically what I remember suggesting to her: “The Norfolk Public Schools has so many positive things going on throughout the district. And each of the schools has its own Web site, which does a good job. But if you’d be interested in working with the Daily News, we could help share information about the public schools and its students and faculty to many, many more people.”

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“Build-A-Book” Night At Northern Hills

March 8th, 2010

Mark your calendars for a fun and exciting family event!  Tuesday, March 23rd,  Northern Hills will be hosting a Build-A-Book Night!  We will be having sub sandwiches, chips and pop first from 5:30-6:00.  Then from 6:00-7:00 we will start the book making.  This is a time for students and their families to build a very special, one-of-a-kind book together.  Everyone needs to start thinking of a theme for their book now so they are ready to go that night.   

We hope everyone will be able to attend this special night!! 

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Arts Students

March 3rd, 2010

Congratulations to the following artists who earned ribbons at this weekends GFWC art show:
6th Grade:
4th place was Monica Houston,
3rd place ribbon went to Emma Essig
2nd place ribbons went to Alberto Hernandez, Waku Wright and Aaron Wilken.
1st place and BEST OF SHOW for 6th grade was Haleigh Griffith’s watercolor tree.
7th grade:
4th place was Ahmad Qattea and Myles Bailey,
3rd place ribbons went to Mariah Abitua, Mckayla Schroeder-Hunt (x2), Alyssa Gragert and Michaela Heimes.
2nd place went to Rachael Chelborad, Cody Duel, Alyssa Gragert and KarenSue Follette.
1st place ribbons were earned by Rachael Chelborad for her paper carousel and Makella Meyer for her self portrait collage.

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“Jazzing” Things Up At Northern Hills

March 3rd, 2010

Northern Hills students came to school Tuesday morning to the sound of the Jazz Band from the Senior High filling the gym.  They played us several great songs and got us ready for the day!  Thank you Mr. Furrow and all the members of the Jazz Band!!  We really enjoyed listening and watching you play!!

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Do You Like Green Eggs And Ham?

March 3rd, 2010

 

 

The staff and students at Northern Hills celebrated the 106th birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 1st. 

 

 

The Cat In The Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 showed up for our special day!  Everyone ate Green Eggs and Ham, donuts and milk.   Mrs. Curry also read us a couple of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. What a great way to start the day! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Loved it!……………..Didn’t Love It!!……………..Undecided!!!

Thank you to all the parent volunteers for making this a great memory for our Northern Hills family!

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Grant Family Fitness Night!

March 3rd, 2010

The first Grant Family Fitness Night was held on Thursday, February 25th from 6:30-7:30.  The night’s events were led by Josh Long, Grant’s PE teacher.  There was a very good turn out for a first time event. Everyone appeared to have a good time.  The next Family Fitness Night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13th.

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Northern Hill’s Students Help “Find A Cure”

March 3rd, 2010

Northern Hill’s students are participating in a “Penny War” for Relay For Life.  All donations go toward finding a cure for cancer.  Each classroom has a jar to put all of their coins in.  The coins will be counted every Friday.  Our Penny War will run through the month of March. 

Thank you for your help in fighting cancer!!

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“Kids On The Block” Assembly At Northern Hills

March 2nd, 2010

Northern Hills had some special visitors from the Elks Club recently.  The “Kids On The Block” are life size puppets that talked to us about the bad effects bullying can have on our lives, in and out of school.  It is always important to treat everyone with respect.  Thank you Elks Club!!

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Kids On The Block Program

March 2nd, 2010

                                            The Life Lesson Puppets

Westside Elementary students attended the “Kids on the Block” assembly sponsored by the Nebraska Elks Association. The puppet skits taught students about the effects of bullying and what they can do to stop it. It also helps kids see that there are differences in all of us and those differences are something to appreciate.

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Westside’s Father/Daughter Dance

March 2nd, 2010

So many smiles- -

   A night never to forget – -

           A forever enchanting night.

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More wrestling

February 24th, 2010

Congratulations to the 7th & 8th grade wrestling squad as they were team champions of the Pender Wrestling Invitational on Tuesday night. Individual places are as follows: Next action will be on March 6th for the traveling A squad.

Levi Hornik-3rd place
Justin Ave-4th place
Wyatt Hornik-3rd place
Jordan Roepke-Champion
Elliot Matteo-4th place
Conner Herrod-2nd place
Dion Terry-4th place

Corth Kruse-3rd place
Sully Riley-4th place
Tyler Baker-2nd place
Colin Hedrick-4th place
Dylan Salisbury-3rd place
Brady Fister-2nd place
Seth Hardin-4th place
Ibriam Salinas-4th place
Nick Harden-2nd place
Clayton ThompsonChampion
Sully Huebner-4th place
Tyler Neilsen-4th place
Alex Corona-4th place
Antawn Harden-3rd place
Kyle Nicholson-4th place
Andrew Licking-3rd place
Caity Payne-4th place
Ryan Hoffie-2nd place
Taylor Zautke-3rd place
Bailey Waite-Champion
John Polt-4th place
Ryan Hansen-3rd place
Trevor McKeown-Champion
Phillip Mrsny-4th place
Ben Ruda-2nd place

Ty Kaiser-3rd place
Rylee Tatum-4th place
Landen Thieman-Champion
Andrew Marr-4thplace
Wyatt Lehman-3rd place

Alex Martinez-4th place
Matt Nicholson-Champion
Kyle Temple-Champion
JJ Fox-2nd place
Cameron Dickie-3rd place

Christian Hernandez-Champion

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