During the C-2 NSAA Girls State Championship today, Natalia Thoendel was honored with the Believers & Achievers Award.
This award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and community involvement.
Congratulations, Natalia, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🎉
One of the ways that Bellwood Elementary celebrated Read Across America week was to have guest readers come in and read to the students. Teachers arranged for someone to come and read to their class and students had to try and guess who it was. Thanks to everyone who served as a guest reader this week. It was great having you at Bellwood Elementary! We appreciate you spending your time reading to our students.
For the final school day of Read Across America Week, Bellwood Elementary celebrated in Comfy Cosmic style. Students enjoyed wearing pajamas to school.
Congratulations to the following DCHS sophomores who were selected and chose to serve for prom on April 25: Danica F., Bella H.. Aaliyah H., Madie S., Kayla W., Caden S., & Nei Z. There will be a meeting Monday during access in Mrs. Backstrom's room.
Happy Read Across America Week from David City Elementary Part 2! 📚
Today’s dress-up day theme was “Dress Like a Future President” — and let me tell you, we have some very impressive leaders in the making! From sharp suits and patriotic colors to confident smiles and big dreams, our students and teachers showed up ready to lead.
We read Sophia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty and talked about what it means to see a problem, dream big, and take action. After reading, students shared what they would do if they were president. We heard ideas about helping the homeless, making schools even better, protecting animals, creating more parks, and spreading kindness across the country.
The future is bright at David City Elementary! 💙❤️
Today’s dress-up day theme was “Dress Like a Future President” — and let me tell you, we have some very impressive leaders in the making! From sharp suits and patriotic colors to confident smiles and big dreams, our students and teachers showed up ready to lead.
We read Sophia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty and talked about what it means to see a problem, dream big, and take action. After reading, students shared what they would do if they were president. We heard ideas about helping the homeless, making schools even better, protecting animals, creating more parks, and spreading kindness across the country.
The future is bright at David City Elementary! 💙❤️
Happy Read Across America Week from David City Elementary Part 1! 📚
Today’s dress-up day theme was “Dress Like a Future President” — and let me tell you, we have some very impressive leaders in the making! From sharp suits and patriotic colors to confident smiles and big dreams, our students and teachers showed up ready to lead.
We read Sophia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty and talked about what it means to see a problem, dream big, and take action. After reading, students shared what they would do if they were president. We heard ideas about helping the homeless, making schools even better, protecting animals, creating more parks, and spreading kindness across the country.
The future is bright at David City Elementary! 💙❤️
Today’s dress-up day theme was “Dress Like a Future President” — and let me tell you, we have some very impressive leaders in the making! From sharp suits and patriotic colors to confident smiles and big dreams, our students and teachers showed up ready to lead.
We read Sophia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty and talked about what it means to see a problem, dream big, and take action. After reading, students shared what they would do if they were president. We heard ideas about helping the homeless, making schools even better, protecting animals, creating more parks, and spreading kindness across the country.
The future is bright at David City Elementary! 💙❤️
Yesterday, a school-wide scavenger hunt brought together 8 teams to compete in a series of fun challenges. The final task—piecing together a puzzle—revealed the phrase “Welcome to NHS” along with the names of our new inductees. Congratulations to our 17 students, who will be officially inducted into the National Honor Society in a few weeks!
For Read Across America Week today, it was Starry Night/Galaxy Day at Bellwood Elementary. Students and staff wore dark clothing, yellow or white or clothes with planets and stars. It has been fun to celebrate reading!
Congratulations to the February 27th Scouts of the Week - Brenna, Jessica, and Kayleigh!!
Reading is out of this world at Bellwood Elementary. Students and staff kicked off Read Across America Week by dressing as an outer space character or in outer space clothing. We also had an assembly this morning to kick off the week. Students spent time in their school families talking about their favorite books and outer space.
Today Bellwood Elementary students participated in their second Spanish lessons from the DCHS Spanish 4 students. The high school students presented fun and educational lessons the students enjoyed.
🌸 Spring Sports Are Here! 🌸
A reminder that High School Spring Practices begin today! We’re excited to get the season underway and look forward to a great spring with our student-athletes.
Please make plans to attend the appropriate parent meeting:
📅 Monday, March 2 – High School Spring Sports Begin
🏃 High School Track Parent Meeting
🕔 5:15 PM
📍 High School Gym
⛳ Golf Parent Meeting
🕠 5:45 PM
📍 Mr. Van Winkle’s Room
📅 Tuesday, March 10 – Middle School Spring Sports Begin
🏃♂️ Middle School Track Parent Meeting
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 High School Gym
Let’s have a fantastic spring season!
David City Elementary's Spring Family Literacy Night will be on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. It will be a great evening to spend with family playing games. This event will also include a Book Swap where families can get a new or used book to love, the Scholastic Book Fair where families can purchase their own new books, and a Book Give-Away. Please plan to attend!
La Noche de Lectoescritura Familiar de Primavera de la Escuela Primaria David City se llevará a cabo el lunes 23 de marzo de 2026, de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. Será una noche fantástica para disfrutar en familia jugando. Este evento también incluirá un Intercambio de Libros donde las familias podrán adquirir un libro nuevo o usado que les encante, la Feria del Libro Scholastic donde las familias podrán comprar sus propios libros nuevos y una Entrega de Libros. ¡Asista!
La Noche de Lectoescritura Familiar de Primavera de la Escuela Primaria David City se llevará a cabo el lunes 23 de marzo de 2026, de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. Será una noche fantástica para disfrutar en familia jugando. Este evento también incluirá un Intercambio de Libros donde las familias podrán adquirir un libro nuevo o usado que les encante, la Feria del Libro Scholastic donde las familias podrán comprar sus propios libros nuevos y una Entrega de Libros. ¡Asista!
Scout Activities for the week of March 2nd, 2026
📚✨ David City Elementary Read Across America Week – March 2–5 ✨📚
We are excited to celebrate a week full of reading, connection, and character building! This year our featured books highlight the important skills students have been learning in guidance and reinforcing in their classrooms. We can’t wait to see our students and staff celebrate the joy of reading while showcasing these meaningful traits. Let’s make it a fun and memorable week! ❤️📖🖤
Congratulations to David City Elementary's February Golden Ticket Winners! Keep being great leaders for all our Scouts.
Congrats to the speech team!
Southern Nebraska Conference Championships
Team—Champions for the 18th consecutive year with 314 points.
Duet Acting—
Paul Tebbe & Ellie Bales—1st
Shelbea Reed & Trevin Jahde—4th
Extemporaneous Speaking—
Danica Fiala—2nd
Shelbea Reed—4th
Entertainment Speaking—
Hayden Valentine—2nd
Informative Speaking—
Madie Summers—2nd
Shelbea Reed—3rd
Persuasive Speaking—
Hayden Valentine—1st
Kaylee Dresch—3rd
Poetry—
Kaylee Dresch—2nd
Abby Lindsley—3rd
POI—
Abby Lindsley—3rd
Emma Hoeppner—5th
Humorous—
Paul Tebbe—1st
Brittin Valentine—2nd
Serious—
Kaylee Dresch—4th
Ellie Bales—5th
OID—
Hamilton—1st
Houdini—4th
All four preschool classrooms went on field trips to the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art this week. The students enjoyed learning what a museum is, seeing the beautiful artwork and learning about it, and going on a scavenger hunt. Thanks so much to the museum staff for hosting our youngest learners!
Our hearts (and classroom!) were a little extra full this week in David City Third Grade. 🐣💛
After completing our embryology project, students had the chance to hold and observe the chicks they’ve been learning about from day one. Watching their curiosity turn into care and responsibility has been such a special part of this experience.
We are so proud of the way they handled our feathered friends — gentle hands, big smiles, and lots of thoughtful questions!
Now our chicks are heading off to their forever homes, and while we will miss the peeping sounds in our classroom, we are so thankful for the hands-on learning, life lessons, and memories made along the way.
What a sweet ending to an unforgettable project!
After completing our embryology project, students had the chance to hold and observe the chicks they’ve been learning about from day one. Watching their curiosity turn into care and responsibility has been such a special part of this experience.
We are so proud of the way they handled our feathered friends — gentle hands, big smiles, and lots of thoughtful questions!
Now our chicks are heading off to their forever homes, and while we will miss the peeping sounds in our classroom, we are so thankful for the hands-on learning, life lessons, and memories made along the way.
What a sweet ending to an unforgettable project!
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