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For more than 100 years, Arnold Public Schools has combined a respect for tradition with an embrace of the future, academic rigor, an appreciation of the individual, and an emphasis on the essence of community. Our outstanding faculty has been honored with numerous awards for their intense dedication and high expectations, academic and otherwise.

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State of the Schools Report

Cognia Accreditation

Arnold Public Schools has been Accredited by Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED and NCA, for many years. APS alignment with this organization ensures that we are operating in compliance with state requirements, as well as offering excellent services to our families in all areas of our school operations.

Our School Improvement Team works with the AdvancED process and systems to ensure that goals to help students achieve their maximum potential are set, and that teachers have the necessary tools to engage students and to meet learning head on with a great attitude.

MPCC Partnership

Since back in the 1990s, Arnold has maintained a partnership with Mid Plains Community College to provide college courses and dual credit college courses for our high school students. Courses have been offered in the Industrial Technology Areas to begin with, then added courses in Computer Technologies, and moving more into academics with College English Composition courses. Other courses over the years have been offered on a one time basis for students with individualized needs as well.

Our Administrators, Office Staff, and School Board Members all work together to provide structure, support, and guidance to our staff and students at Arnold Public Schools.

In every area of school life, the faculty seeks to challenge and inspire students to reach new levels of inquiry and understanding. In addition, specialists in the areas of technology, art, music, library media, athletics, and physical education use their talents and expertise to deliver a rich, well-rounded environment. Innovative programs such as School House Graphics have received national recognition for providing unique real-world business educational experiences.

Demographics

Arnold Public School is a K-12 Class D school located on the western edge of Custer County. Arnold is located 35 miles west of Broken Bow and 45 miles northeast of North Platte. Arnold is just over 550 square miles in size and is made up predominantly of an agricultural related economy. The district population is 1002 people. Arnold operates 4 bus routes and logs over 101,292 miles on regular routes. Our tax base consists of a predominantly agricultural-related economy. Arnold works with Mid-Plains Community College to offer dual credit classes in Welding, Accounting, College English, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Art, and Emerging Technologies. Arnold is a member of the Southwest Distance Learning Consortium and we receive and send several classes utilizing distance equipment. We are aligned with ESU10 for other technology areas, and for professional development and Title I and Resource services.

1:1 Laptop Initiative

“In 2006 Arnold Public School became a one to one (1:1) laptop school by purchasing laptops for students in Grades 9-12. The distribution of the laptops represented the culmination of several years of study, planning, and commitment on the part of our school board, staff and administration.

We love our “One to One Initiative” because of the multitude of opportunities it affords our students. Since technology is such a fundamental part of our students’ lives, it is imperative they are taught to use it safely in a learning environment. It is also important that each and every student have equal access to technology, and our 1:1 initiative has leveled the playing field for students.”

We are currently in our 4th cycle of laptops, and have grown to include laptops for all students K-12, with iPads available for students in K-4. Technology is fully integrated into classroom teaching with iPads, Laptops, SmartBoards, Apple TV, and any other device that teachers will use to reach students.

October 14, 2025 Minutes

A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 14th day of September, 2025, at the East Campus, in said District. Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District, A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Tues, October, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Nansel and Strasburg present. Dalrymple was absent.

Motion Bierman, seconded Cool to excuse Dalrymple from the meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Meeting called to order

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meetings. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $324,916.97. Motion carried 4-0-1. Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

Visitors & Guests: Members of the community.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Enclosed Trailer for Play Production

Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to move Enclosed trailer for play production to Action Item 8.3.

Motion passed 4-1. Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg – Yes Nansel – No

14 Passenger Bus

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve designation of Duane Bowers as voting delegate for NASB Conference. Unanimous on roll call vote.

No action was taken on Wheelchair Lift Bus purchase.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve purchase of enclosed trailer for Play Production. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 9:19 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

Learn About Arnold Public Schools

APS Links

Cognia Accreditation

MPCC Partnership

Demographics

1:1 Laptop Initiative

Mission Statement

December 8, 2025 Minutes

December – January Newsletter

November 11, 2025 Minutes

October 14, 2025 Minutes

October – November Newsletter

Senior Booklet

Activities Calendar at A Glance

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