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  • Three veteran educators to retire after decades of service

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 22, 2025

    Summerland Public Schools will begin the search for three positions for the 2025-2026 school year following retirements announced during the Jan. 15 board of education meeting. Jim Schutt, Julie Harley and Misty Nilson turned in applications for the early retirement program. Schutt has taught social studies for Orchard, Nebraska Unified and Summerland districts for 39 years. In his resignation letter, Schutt thank board members, administration, fellow staff members and everyone who made this a w...

  • PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

    Jan 22, 2025

    PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Jan. 15, 2025 Summerland Public School Board of Education met in regular session, Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the school board room. Vice president Nate Schwager called the meeting, which was advertised in the Jan. 8, 2025, newspapers, to order at 7 p.m. The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The board members took the oath of office. At this time, vice president Schwager designated authority to the superintendent to lead the meeting and take nominations for president. Discuss, consider...

  • Lady Bobcats cruise to tournament championship title

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 1, 2025

    Summerland's girls' basketball team played two commanding games in the Summerland Holiday Tournament, bringing home the championship trophy on Saturday. The Lady Bobcats opened the tournament in dominant fashion on Dec. 27, defeating Winside 48-23 in the first round. A combination of aggressive defense and consistent scoring allowed the Bobcats to control the game from start to finish. The Lady Bobcats set the tone early, outscoring Winside 10-6 in both the first and second quarters, giving...

  • Isms: Original views on life from rural America

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Mar 6, 2024

    What a great time to be a Bobcat! Our students are shining in all activities. Backtrack to November when the volleyball team qualified for state competition and the football team played in two rounds of the playoff system. Nothing like starting the year off on the right foot. The marching band did well at competition in Wayne. Speech and drama students continue to earn awards. Next week, the speechsters compete in a tough C2 district, a trip to the state meet on the line. I have a feeling...

  • Summerland survives surge by Cougars, finish third in conference

    Feb 7, 2024

    Niobrara/Verdigre tried to knock the Summerland girls' basketball team off the consolation podium, Saturday, at the Niobrara Valley Conference Tournament played at Summerland. A last-second three-pointer got nothing but net for the Cougars, but it was one point too little as the Bobcats held on for a 59-58 victory. Birch said his team had good energy after a tough Thursday night loss. "I thought our girls all played well together. Ady (Mlnarik) had an outstanding performance with 39 points, nine...

  • Bobcats finish third in conference quiz bowl

    Mar 16, 2023

    Trivia pursuers • The Summerland high school quiz bowl team finished third in the Niobrara Valley Conference quiz bowl contest, Monday, at Elgin Public Schools. Team members include (front row, l-r): Christian Behnk, Jesse Thiele, Hadley Cheatum, Irelyn Bearinger, Brandon Pruden; (back row, l-r): Raina Krebs, Gavin Whiting and coach Jim Schutt. The team's lone loss was to West Holt. The Bobcats defeated St. Mary's to finish in third place....

  • Bobcats denied in quest for state berth

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Mar 2, 2023

    Ponca exploded after retrieving the opening tip and never looked back, gaining a 62-39 win over Summerland, Friday, Feb. 24, on the Indians' home court. The Indians opened the first quarter with 14 unanswered points until Bobcat senior Hadley Cheatum sunk a last-second basket at the end of the first quarter. The Bobcats settled into play during quarter two, holding Ponca to nine points and held steady with them following the break. But the Indians outscored Summerland 25-15 in the final...

  • Lady Cats claim holiday tourney crown

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 5, 2023

    The Summerland Lady Bobcats advance to 7-1 on the season following two wins last week at the Summerland Holiday Invite. On Dec. 28, the Cats pounced on CWC, claiming a 61-24 win. Adyson Mlnarik scored 24 points and Lydia Robertson hit 20 to pace Summerland. The win set up a championship match against West Holt. In a low-scoring affair, Summerland earned a 32-25 hard-fought battle against the Lady Huskies. Senior Hadley Cheatum led the Bobcats with a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing...

  • Voters approve higher minimum wage, voter ID in midterm election

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 17, 2022

    Two initiative measures - one requiring photographic identification, one increasing minimum wage - were passed by Nebraska voters during the Nov. 8 General Election. Initiative 432 amends Nebraska's constitution, to require voters to "present valid photographic identification" prior to voting. Nebraska's Legislature will hammer out the details, according to language in the measure. Voters also approved Initiative 433, which will gradually raise the state's minimum wage from the current rate of...

  • 2022 Midterm election results (unofficial)

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Nov 3, 2022

    As results are tabulated at the Antelope and Holt County courthouses, SAM will update ballot counts. Summerland Board of Education: Early voting results in Antelope and Holt County: Jeremy Wagner, 85 LuAnn Schindler, 73 Austin Twibell, 67 Scott Thiele, 61 Mark Ramold, 58 Mia Bergman, 40 Summerland Board of Education (Royal and Brunswick precincts combined) Jeremy Wagner, 29 LuAnn Schindler, 31 Scott Thiele, 34 Austin Twibell, 50 Mia Bergman, 39 Mark Ramold, 14 Summerland Board of Education...

  • A new chapter: Summerland commencement ceremony set for Saturday

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|May 5, 2022

    Twenty-seven Summerland students will receive diplomas, Saturday, during the first commencement ceremony held in the district’s new facility. This year’s event will be held May 7, at 4 p.m., in the school’s gymnasium, located at 51293 857th Road, near Ewing. According to senior class sponsor, Jim Schutt, students selected white carnations tipped in blue as the class flower. School colors - Carolina blue, black and silver - were chosen as class colors. "Tomorrow hopes we have learned somet...

  • Bobcats win holiday title

    Jan 6, 2022

    Adyson Mlnarik scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds, leading Summerland to a 48-40 win over Tri County Northeast, in the Summerland Holiday Tournament championship game. Summerland jumped to an 11-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the second quarter belonged to the visiting team. Tri County scored 20 second-quarter points and limited Summerland to half a dozen. The Bobcats trailed at the end of the third quarter, 33-29 and played strong defense in the final stanza,...

  • Smarties

    Mar 25, 2021

    High school quiz bowl members from the Orchard site include (front row): Trevor Thomson; (back row, l-r): Coach Jim Schutt, Avery Cheatum, Levi Cronk, Mason Hoke and Hadley Cheatum. Junior school quiz bowl members from the Orchard site include (front row): Carlee Livingston, Dane Miller; (back row, l-r): Coach Jim Schutt, Tessa Janak, Connor Thomson, Sam Cheatum and Carter Bergman....

  • Proceedings Summerland Public School Board of Education

    Feb 25, 2021

    PROCEEDINGS SUMMERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION February 15, 2021 Summerland Public School Board of Education held a regular meeting, Monday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m., at the Ewing site. President Ed Nordby called the meeting, which was published in the February 10, 2021, newspaper, to order at 12 p.m. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was noted in the room by Nordby. Roll call. Present: Candice Hoke, Marty Kerkman, Ed Nordby, Nate Schwager, Steven Thiele, Jeremy Wagner. All board members were present. Possible motion on board member absence....

  • Community dreams

    LuAnn Schindler, Publisher|Jan 28, 2021

    Future development of the Summerland Public School building, in Orchard, took center stage during a Sunday listening session. Village of Orchard trustees requested public input regarding potential relocation of village offices, library and shop, along with development of a community center, at the site, which will be vacated when Summerland students move into a new facility located at the intersection of 513 Avenue and Summerland Road. Orchard Economic Development Association member Kristi...

  • Orchard Public Schools announce scholastic award winners

    May 28, 2020

    Orchard Public schools recently announced award winners in scholastic courses. Scholarships and Awards - Denise Meyer Marine Corp Award for Male Distinguished Athlete: Gage Clifton Scholarships: Chance Boelter • UNK Distinguished Scholar Award - $3,000/year/4 years • Northeast Community College Dean’s Scholarship - $500 Gage Clifton • O & G Kammerer Scholarship to UNL - $500 • Bank of Orchard Scholarship - $500 • Loren Wilson Family Academic/Sports Scholarship - $100 Ira Lampert • Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship - $2,350/semest...

  • Celebrate seniors in Orchard

    Apr 23, 2020

    The Orchard community will host a cruise night for the class of 2020, Friday, April 24. Cruising will begin at 6 p.m. At 8, the football field lights will be turned on for 20 minutes in honor of the seniors. Jim Schutt, class sponsor, will recognize each member. Dusty's and Sugarz will offer meal specials during the event. Attendees are reminded to observe social distancing and to stay in cars, with windows up....

  • Orchard quiz bowl team participates in ESU contest

    Mar 12, 2020

    Orchard School junior and senior high quiz bowl teams competed in the Educational Service Unit 8 quiz bowl competition Tuesday and Wednesday. The high school team lost to Osmond in the first round and fell to Neligh-Oakdale in the consolation bracket during Tuesday's competition. Results were not available for the junior high squad....

  • Teacher negotiations complete for 20-21 term

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Feb 13, 2020

    Orchard school board members took no official action, other than consent agenda items when they met in the high school business room Wednesday, Feb. 4. Orchard principal Cathy Cooper told board members negotiations with the teachers’ association had been completed, with the 2020-2021 base salary for Summerland teachers set at $35,000. Currently Unified teacher base is $34,700 and Ewing’s is $35,000. Cooper said it would basically be a raise for everybody. “The base went up or the salary schedule percentages increased,” she said. “One item that...

  • Hoke recommended for Summerland school board

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Dec 12, 2019

    Candice Hoke of Orchard will join Nate Schwager to represent Orchard on the board of education for the new Summerland school district. The boards of education from Orchard, Clearwater and Ewing each voted for two members for the new board of education that will convene in June. Orchard board members selected Schwager, but three votes for the second member each resulted in a tie between Terri Hergert of Royal and Kristi Schutt of Orchard, and selection of the second member was delayed until Monday night’s board meeting at the Orchard school. S...

  • Negotiations to proceed with Orchard teachers for next term

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Nov 21, 2019

    Orchard Advisory Board of Education members, Candace Hoke, Kristi Schutt, DeAnna Clifton and Nate Schwager, will be joined by Original Orchard Board of Education members Terra Williby and Terri Hergert, beginning with the December meeting, as they work to dissolve Nebraska Unified District 1 and begin transition efforts to the new Summerland school. Hergert and Williby sat in the audience at the Nov. 13 Advisory Board meeting held at Orchard High School. Both Schutt and Cathy Cooper, Orchard principal, said they had fielded questions from...

  • Orchard parents turn out for conferences

    Sandy Schroth, Editor|Oct 17, 2019

    Orchard’s advisory board of education faced a short agenda when they met in the high school business room last Wednesday, Oct. 9. Principal Cathy Cooper updated board members Candace Hoke, Kristi Schutt, DeAnna Clifton and Nate Schwager on recent parent-teacher conferences. She reported a 93% elementary parent turnout, with 71% participation at the high school level. “That’s a really good percentage and it probably went up, because a couple of parents and teachers got together and talked at an alternate time,” she said. “We probably were clos...