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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

 
September 27, 2025

Senior Booklet

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

 

Board Meeting Minutes April 8, 2025

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 8th day of April, 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, April 8, 2025 at 8:01 P.M. with all members present.

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

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

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve claims totaling $300,804.02.  Motion carried 5-0-1 (Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg), Nansel abstained. 

NON-ACTION ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

MOTION by Justin Strasburg that the Board of Education of this School District should and does hereby approve and adopt the Resolution, as presented and attached hereto, with regard to the ranking and selection of BD Construction as the top ranked construction manager at risk for a potential school facility improvement project.

Board member Bryce Nansel seconded the MOTION.  After discussion and on roll call vote, the following Board members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above Motion and Resolution: Bryce Nansel, Justin Strasburg, Merle Bierman, Duane Bowers, Joe Cool, and Jen Dalrymple.

The following Board members voted against the same: None.

The following Board members were absent or not voting: None.

The above Motion and Resolution having been consented to by a majority of the members of the Board of Education of this School District, were declared as passed and adopted by the Board President at a duly held and lawfully convened meeting in full compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2025-2026 Teacher Contract for Erin Wyckoff.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve computer order.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Bierman to approve surplus of 2014 Dodge Avenger for disposal by the Superintendent.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2025 Chrysler Pacifica purchase from Depreciation for the amount of $44,644.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:45 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

March 11, 2025 Board 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 March, 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, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with four members present.  Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple and Nansel were present.  Cool arrived at 7:09 P.M. and Strasburg arrived at 7:17 P.M.

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

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

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $314,765.54.  Motion carried 4-0-1 (Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Dalrymple), Nansel abstained. 

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Initial Facility Design

Driver’s Education Car

Motion Cool, seconded Nansel to move non-action item Driver’s Education Car to action item 8.7.  Unanimous on roll call vote

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Municipal Advisor Agreement with Northland Securities.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve resignation of Molly Ryan with regrets.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Nansel to approve 2025-2026 Teacher Contract for CeeAnna Beel.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve Title I Support & Consorting Title IIA and III Funds with ESU10.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Nansel to approve Lawn Care Bids as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Nansel to approve 2025-2026 School Calendar.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve authorization to Superintendent to purchase Driver’s Education Vehicle up to $50,000.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:32 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

February 11, 2025 Board 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 A.M. on the 11th day of February, 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, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 A.M. with all members present.

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

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

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $296,353.14.  Motion carried 5-0, Nansel abstained.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Arnold Tree Board Tree Grant

Emergent 3 App

Study Sync Grades 9-10

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2025-2026 Teacher Contract for Jessica Vohs.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Nansel, seconded Strasburg to approve waive the 1st Reading and adopt Board Policy 7070 for Construction Manager at Risk.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve Construction Manager at Risk method of construction delivery for a potential school facility improvement project under the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Nansel to approve Construction Manager at Risk selection criteria and evaluation weights for a potential school facility improvement project.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve appointed members to the Construction Management at Risk Selection committee for a potential school facility improvement project.  Derek Aldridge – Legal Representative, Representative from Wilkins Architecture, Justin Strasburg, Byrce Nansel, Joe Cool, Dave Smith, Scott McDowell and Joel Morgan.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Cool to approve renewal of membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2025-2026.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve 2025-2026 Principal Contract as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:21 A.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

January 27, 2025 Special Board Meeting

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 7:00 P.M. on the 27th day of January, 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 a special session Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with all members present.  

Meeting called to order

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

Visitors & Guests:  Members of the community were in attendance.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Construction Manager Discussion : Hausmann Construction Presentation

Facility Design & Review Discussion

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:38 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

January 16, 2025 Special Meeting

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 6:00 P.M. on the 16th day of January, 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 a special session Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. with all members present.  

Meeting called to order

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

Visitors & Guests: 

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Wilkins ADP Facility Presentation

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 7:58 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

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