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2021 Results2020 Results2019 Results

1st Place Local Bee:

Ethan Furne

Classroom Winners:

4th Grade:  Ryker Atkins 

5th Grade:  Rae Hagler

6th Grade: Elijah Cool 

7th Grade: Jami Lamphear

8th Grade in tie for first place:

 Ella Cool and Riata Remund.

1st Place Local Bee:

William Moninger

Classroom Winners:

4th. Callan Witthuhn

5th. Elijah Cool

6th. Serenity Borah

7th. Ella Cool

8th.  Gracie Neth

1st Place Local Bee:  Ariana Anderson

Custer County Champion:  Gracie Neth

Classroom Winners:
4th Grade:  Josie Christensen 

5th Grade:  Brook Bierman,

6th Grade:  Ella Cool,

7th Grade:  Gracie Neth

8th Grade:  Ariana Anderson

2018 Results2017 Results2016 Results
1st Place Local Bee:  Ella Cool
2nd Place:  Reagan Cool8th Grade: Colbi Smith
7th Grade:  Lance Jones
6th Grade:  Gracie Neth
5th Grade:  Ella Cool
4th Grade:  Jamison Lamphear		Champion:
2nd Place:

1st Place Local Bee: Gracie Neth
2nd Place: Anthony Olson

8th grade:  Max Werner

7th grade:  Landyn Cole

6th grade:  Colbi Smith

5th grade:  Silas Cool

4th grade:  Gracie Neth

3rd grade:  Ella Cool

2nd grade Oral Spelling Bee:

First: Josiah Coleman

Written First Place: Josiah Coleman

1st grade Oral: Walter Bierman

Written 1st…Elijah Cool

Kindergarten 1st place: Anna Coleman

2015 Results2014 Results2013 Results

Champion:

2nd place:

Students who attended the Broken Bow Meet are in italics.  Alternates are:

8th grade:
1st place: Tatum Cool
2nd place (tie): Cole Gracey
2nd place (tie): Jarret Buchholz
4th place: Logan Coleman

7th grade:
1st place: Jace Connell
2nd place: Anthony Olson

6th grade:
1st place: Jadeyn Bubak
2nd place: Landyn Cole
3rd place: Sam Cool
4th place: Drew Vickers

5th grade:
1st place: Reagan Cool
2nd place: Colbi Smith
3rd place (tie): – Faith Bierman
3rd place (tie): Stella Lewis

4th grade:
Silas Cool
Johnathon Lamphear
Chester Oberg

3rd grade:
Gracie Neth 1st
Grace Bierman 2nd
Arena Fetty 3rd
Bryn Schwarz 4th

2nd grade:
Oral Spelling Bee:
First: Stokely Lewis
Second: Ella Cool

Written:
First: Ella Cool
Second: Stokely Lewis
Third: Ethan Furne

1st grade:
Oral:
1st…Josiah Coleman
2nd…Paxton Bierman
3rd…Eli Hunt

Written:
1st…Josiah Coleman
2nd…Hayden Myers
3rd…Jamison Lamphear

Kindergarten Oral Winners:

1st-Sofie, 2nd-Josie C., 3rd-Jade

Kindergarten Written Winners:

1st-Josie C., Tie for 2nd-Walter and Sofie

 

Champion:  Jadeyn Bubak

2nd Place tie:  Landyn Cole and Jasmine Nelson

Students who attended the Broken Bow Spelling Meet are in italics.  Logan Coleman and Brenden Rivers were the alternates in the event that any of the first 8 are unable to attend.

8th Grade:

Jasmine Nelson, Ashton Weinman, Savanah Weinman

7th Grade:

Landon Furne, Brenden Rivers

6th Grade:

Lydia Connell, Logan Coleman, Tatum Cool, Cole Gracey

Fifth Grade:

Jaelynn Hemphill, Anthony Olson, Jace Connell, Dylan Nelson

4th Grade:

Jadeyn Bubak, Landyn Cole, Sam Cool, Colby Streit

3rd Grade:

Colbi Smith, 2nd place tie:  Bailey Hemphill, Paige Hoelting, 3rd Place Tie:  Raylee Downing, Reagan Cool

2nd Grade:

Written: Silas Cool, Tyler McFadden

Oral:  Silas Cool, Chet Oberg

1st Grade:

Written:  Alex Hoyt, Payton Hemphill, Chali Vickers

Oral:  Alex Hoyt Cache Gracey, Brendan Streit

Kindergarten:

Written:  Ella Cool, Riata Remund

Oral:  Ella Cool, Jamie Tickle

 2012 Results 2011 Results 

Champion: Lydia Connell

2nd Place: Morgan Eggleston

Students who attended the Broken Bow Spelling Meet are in italics. Logan Coleman and Brenden Rivers were the alternates in the event that any of the first 8 are unable to attend.

8th Grade:

Tristan Johnson, Morgan Eggleston, Brandon Moninger, Olivia Furne

7th Grade:

Jasmine Nelson, Ashton Weinman

6th Grade:

Avery Atkins, Madison, 3-way tie:  Blake Schwarz, Brenden Rivers, Cade Connell

5th Grade:

Lydia Connell, Tatum Cool, Leighton Bubak, Cole Gracey

4th Grade:

Jace Connell, Anthony Olson, Dylan Nelson, Laykin Wilkins

3rd Grade:

Sam Cool, Colby Streit, Landyn Cole, Jadeyn Bubak

2nd Grade Oral:

Regan Cool, RayLee Downing

2nd Grade Written:

Colbi Smith, Tie:  Paige Hoelting and RayLee Downing

1st Grade:

Silas Cool, Devin Peterson

Kindergarten Written:

Charli Vickers, Cache Gracey, Alex Hoyt, Grace Bierman

Kindergarten Oral Test:

Grace Bierman, Charli Vickers, Alex Hoyt, Cache Gracey

Champion: Morgan Eggleston

2nd Place: Lydia Connell

Students who attended the Broken Bow Spelling Meet are in italics.

8th Grade:

Grace Magill

7th Grade:

Morgan Eggleston

6th Grade:

Jasmine Nelson

5th Grade:

Avery Atkins

4th Grade:

Lydia Connell

3rd Grade:

Anthony Olson, Jace Connell, Dylan Nelson

2nd Grade:

Tie for first: Landyn Cole and Jadeyn Bubak, Sam Cool, Colby Streit

1st Grade:

Colbi Smith, Shayla Tickle, Tie:  Stella Lewis, Reagan Cool

Kindergarten:

Silas Cool, Devin Peterson, Chester Oberg

 
January 7, 2026

December 8, 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 7:00 P.M. on the 8th day of December 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 Mon, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg present.  Nansel was absent.  

Meeting called to order

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman 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 Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve claims totaling $322,023.08.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests:  Members of the community.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

New Education Profile Ratings

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Minivan purchase from the Depreciation Fund to Gateway Motors.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Coop Agreement with Callaway Public Schools.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Senior Meal Agreement with South Central Area Agency on Aging.  Motion passes 4-1.  Bierman - Yes, Bowers - Yes, Cool - Yes, Dalrymple - Yes and Strasburg - No 

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Board Resignation from Bryce Nansel.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:13 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

December – January Newsletter

The December – January Newsletter is the third newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cardinal Chronicle for Dec Jan Master layout (the school newsletter) is available.

 

For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.

  • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here
  • To see alumni newsletters click here

    November 11, 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 7:00 P.M. on the 11th day of November 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, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple,  Nansel and Strasburg present.  Cool arrived at 7:03 P.M..  

    Meeting called to order

    Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call with the members present. 

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

    Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $334,169.08.  Motion carried 5-0-1.  Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

    Visitors & Guests:  Member of the community.

    NON-ACTION ITEMS

    Project Survey

    ACTION ITEMS

    Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve National Honor Society Food & Incentive Drive.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2024-2025 Audit and Management Letter.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Wheelchair Lift Route Bus Purchase of the Thomas as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve purchase of Blue Bird 14 Passenger bus as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve purchase of Blue BIrd 24 passenger bus as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

    The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:26 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

    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

    October – November Newsletter

    The October-November Newsletter is the second newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

    The Cardinal Chronicle for October-November newsletter (the school newsletter) is available October-November2025use

    You can also download the November Lunch Calendar for November 2025.

    To see an up-to-date Activities calendar please check the Arnold Public School calendar  

    You may also use the rSchool App for Apple and Android phones.  It is a simple download. Or you can go the following web site for activities:   https://www.midnebraskaactivitiesconference.org/public/genie/1009/school/1359/

    The Free and Reduced form is available here.

    Title One Newsletters for Families:

    ElOct25 (1)

    HSOct25

    MSOct25

    For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

      • To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.

      • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here.

      • To see alumni newsletters click here

    Senior Booklet

    The complete fourth edition of the Arnold Gazette newsletter, including the SPORTS articles, can be seen here.

     

    Activities Calendar at A Glance

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