This year's Morgan Challenge was inspired by an old idea… the idea of “Would You Rather…” In each of the choices involved in a 'would you rather' question usually means making a decision between two equally awful choices. It is the comparison of two ideas that people can debate and would chose for different reasons.
The Scholostic Book Fair opened up today upstairs in the school library. There are many books to choose from for students of all ages. If you are not able to get to the school…
“Left…left…left, right, left.” Here's the September 7 update….This year’s Morgan challenge is sending Mr. Morgan to Army Basic Training…starting with shaving his head, push up and sit up challenges, rations for lunch, and learning to march before culminating in the National Guard challenge. He may have survived last year’s frigid waters in the Morgan Plunge, but can he face Fort Morgan’s regimen?
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The annual book fair is coming soon to your local library! From September 10th through th end of the week, students in all grades will have a chance to visit the Scholastic Book Fair and purchase their favorite books. As an additional feature, students, parents and grandparents from near and far can also buy books online and the school still benefits.
“Left…left…left, right, left.”This year’s Morgan challenge is sending Mr. Morgan to Army Basic Training…starting with shaving his head, push up and sit up challenges, rations for lunch, and learning to march before culminating in the National Guard challenge. He may have survived last year’s frigid waters in the Morgan Plunge, but can he face Fort Morgan’s regimen?
Here are the final totals for the Morgan Plunge. It definitely took all the students working together to meet the goal, but they did it!Here’s a breakdown by grades…remember, there may be different class sizes and different book lengths.K – 2081 – 2562 – 963 – 2284 – 1925 – 4086 – 5067 – 3068 – 2179 – 58910 – 16211 – 64412 – 0Grand total: 3,812 points…exceeding the goal by 312 points! Way to go Arnold students!!To see Mr.
Ok, so we have one more week to achieve the 3,500 points needed for the Morgan Plunge. The grand total as of 10/6 at 8 AM is 2,865 points. Hopefully, many of you are towards the end of a novel.Here’s a breakdown by grades…remember, there may be different class sizes and different book lengths.
Last week I said that students would need about 500 points a week for each of the last three weeks to achieve the 3,500 points needed for the Morgan Plunge. Well, this week students earned 519 points so they are still on track. Kudos to them!
Last week I was sick so this is really a two week total. I’ll try and do better for the final month of plunge. We have a little work to do, but it is still possible to make Mr.
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A Special 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 after the Budget Hearing on the 8th day of September, 2026, at Arnold Public School 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 special session Tue, September 8, 2026 at 8:04 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Opened Resolution Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Heard Testimony
Closed Resolution Hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:09 p.m.
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
A Special 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 8th day of September, 2026, at Arnold Public School 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 special session Tue, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Opened Budget Hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Heard Testimony
Closed Budget Hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:04 p.m.
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
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 8:10 P.M. on the 8th day of September, 2026, 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, September 8, 2026 at 8:10 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion J. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meetings. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve claims totaling $333,921.06. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests:
NON-ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Recognition of Arnold Education Association (AEA) as Exclusive Bargaining Unit for Teachers for 2028-2029 Negotiations. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 School District Budget. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded S. Cool to approve 2026-2027 Tax Request Resolution. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve xTool Printer purchase. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:58 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
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 11th day of August, 2026, 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, August 11, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with five members present: Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, J. Cool and Strasburg. S. Cool arrived at 8:03 P.M.
Meeting called to order
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call with five members present.
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote with five members present.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $341,519.43. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests: 1 Guest
NON-ACTION ITEMS
None
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 Bus Routes. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Substitute Teacher Rate of $180 per day. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve surplus 2014 Ford Econoline Van for disposal. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
A Budget Workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:36 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
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 9th day of June, 2026, 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, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, J. Cool, S, Cool and Dalrymple. Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to excuse Strasburg. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $286,225.23. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Bierman, seconded S. Cool to approve 2026 Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded S. Cool to approve Surplus of Property for Disposal. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2026 Audit Proposal with MJK CPA. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:25 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
