Seniors Alyssa Blohm & Eli Noyd have been selected to be members of the 2019 Nebraska Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Each year over 3000 students audition for the All-State Concert Band, Choir, Jazz Band, and Orchestra and Alyssa and Eli were selected to be part of the 440 member choir for 2019. Not only is this one of the highest honors achievable by... READ MORE >
It was a beautiful day for NHS students to complete the fall clean up of Highway 92. This is just one of several service activities that members are required to complete. Pictured in photo above: Carson Rathje, Colin Wingard and Kira Pavlik. Other members involved include: Tori Perry, Kamryn Pokorney, Maddie Hopwood, Alison Nekl, Alyssa Blohm, Clare Kohl, Jayce... READ MORE >
Please use the following links for the October English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter. Articles this month include topics - managing screen time, exercise, and avoiding procrastination. Let's keep growing together! English https://5il.co/alvm Spanish https://5il.co/alvl READ MORE >
S-RC 4th graders attended York County's Ag Literacy Festival on Tuesday, October 1st! The students had the opportunity to learn about various agricultural topics including beef, pigs, dairy, corn and soybean production, agricultural technology, and more. The students even got to feel the inside of a cow's stomach and make their own ice cream! READ MORE >
Shelby-Rising City's 6-12 Principal, Mr. Bobolz held this year's first recognition rally for students who are excelling in the classroom. During the rally, students were recognized for achievements at the Nebraska State Fair, students of the month were selected, and PBIS winners were drawn. The September students of the month were first nominated by teachers... READ MORE >
Homecoming is a time-honored tradition at Shelby Rising City Public Schools. It is a time to celebrate the success in our school with all stakeholders and show onlookers what BIG pride we carry throughout our small communities. The Shelby Rising City Student Council started plans for the 2019 homecoming celebration early. Members decided that they wanted to spread... READ MORE >
Back: Kamryn Pokorney, Carson Rathje, Grant Lindsley, Colin Wingard, Antonio Lopez, Jett Pinneo. Front: Tori Perry, Alison Nekl, Alyssa Blohm, Kira Pavlik, Madelyn Hopwood, Clare Kohl, Jayce Vrbka. The Shelby-Rising City Chapter of National Honor Society held its Induction Ceremony Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 pm. The following five new members... READ MORE >
On September 16th the School Board addressed several key topics in their monthly regular meeting. Following hearings to review the budget and tax asking, the Board adopted a tax asking of $6,538,361.68 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year which includes funds going to the General Fund, Bond Fund, and Building Fund. The tax asking is a 0.03% decrease over the 2018-2019... READ MORE >
Nebraska State Fair 2019 Each year the Nebraska State Fair has an Education Department where students can compete in contests to earn scholarship money. Again this year, several Shelby-Rising City students prepared static entries ahead of time, such as essays, penmanship, Quilts of Valor and artwork. Four middle school students, Alex Larmon, Ava Larmon, Kaylei... READ MORE >
High School choir members Alyssa Blohm, Eli Noyd, and Julia Augustin perform The Star Spangled Banner at the home volleyball game vs. Aquinas on September 12th. Be sure to come listen to all of our great student musicians at one of the concert dates this December!- Grade 3 - 5 Concert - Tuesday, December 10th- PreK - 2 Concert - Thursday, December 12th- Middle... READ MORE >
A reminder that sophomore class dues of $25.00 are due Friday, September 13 to Mrs. Hofmann. Any student who will be eating pizza for lunch next Friday owes $5.00; otherwise, students are bringing their lunch. A poll taken during class meeting indicated that none of the sophomores will be eating school lunch that day. Please ask your student what they decided... READ MORE >
Please use the following links for the September English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter. Lots of helpful topics - sleep, respect, homework, and more. Great ideas for families!English https://5il.co/a55pSpanish https://5il.co/a55o READ MORE >
The 9th English class built sentences and identified subjects and predicates using rally round robin. The 10th English class quizzed each other on types of clauses, subject/predicate identification, and simple and compound sentence structure using quiz, quiz with questions each student wrote. READ MORE >
Upper Big Blue Goes for Green Natural Resources District to Provide Funding for Educational Greenhouse Training the next generation of plant scientists is important work. That’s why the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District announced today that Shelby-Rising City Schools will be the recipient of grant funding for a greenhouse and environmental studies lab... READ MORE >
Teaching isn't a nine month a year job. Ask the number of teachers who take time during the summer to pursue professional development, at their own time and expense, to grow in their teaching strategies. Last summer Industrial Technology teacher Mark Nebuda attended "The Miller Experience" held in Appleton, Wisconsin. The week long program exposed teachers from... READ MORE >
English 9 & 10 used two Kagan instructional strategies to learn sentence structure: number heads together & quiz, quiz. Great content conversations! READ MORE >
During the 2019-2020 school year it will again be possible to watch many of the S-RC Huskies events live and on-demand through the school's Striv.tv channel. Currently all home varsity athletic contests in football, volleyball, basketball, and wrestling will be live on-line along with all K-12 fine art performances and music/band concerts.Two special live events... READ MORE >
The Blue River Panthers will play in their first softball tournament of the year in Wisner on Saturday. They kick off play at 11:30 playing Hwy 91. READ MORE >
School is in full session, and so are the fall sports. Good luck to all the fall sports Huskies! Front: Clare Kohl, Jade Obershaw, Jayce Vrbka, Kamryn Pokorney, Emily Godejohn, Stephanie SmithMiddle Row- Emily Willis, Lillian Weddle, Angel Barnes, Maddie Hopwood, Liberty Baker Back Row- Jenna Potter, Wendy Godejohn, Brianna Rathje, Jenna Logan, Carissa Jasper,... READ MORE >
The goal of student council is to teach these young leaders new ways to make a difference through combining their leadership talents with service. Making a difference within the school and community is what the Shelby Rising City Student Council is all about. The SRC Student Council is made up of 52 students in grades 6-12. Our first meeting was held on August... READ MORE >
9th and 10th English are using the Kahan strategy One Stray to verify sentence structure. READ MORE >
Parents/guardians of 5th grade students, If your student is planning on participating in band this year, Dietze Music from Lincoln will be at the school on Tuesday, August 27th, with rental instruments, the required book, and other accessories, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Enter through Door 9 and we will be in the hallway by the main office. If you are unable to attend... READ MORE >
Freshman and sophomore learn Kahan instructional strategies quiz, quiz trade and number heads together to take ownership of learning. Awesome job! READ MORE >
https://nebraskascreenprinting...Here is the link for the additional apparel available through Booster Club for the 19-20 school year. Orders and payments from this link will all take place on-line. READ MORE >
Attached you will find a "catalog" and order for some of the apparel offered through the Booster Club this year. If you choose to order from this particular "catalog" there is information on the order form where it needs to be sent with payment. Checks should be made out to SRC Booster club.The first round of orders will be due August 24, 2019. Order forms can... READ MORE >
Today was a "Commitment to Community" event on the first day back for all of our S-RC employees. You may have seen staff at places all across Shelby, Rising City, and Surprise supporting our community businesses by eating out today! #WEareONE #WEareSRC READ MORE >
Many SRC families and community members have been very generous in donating Box Tops to our elementary over the years. We greatly appreciate the funds generated from the Box Tops program! Those funds help us provide Book-It Reading Program prizes for students, provide materials and cover fees for family engagement activities. The Box Tops for Education... READ MORE >
The Nebraska High School Press Association held its annual journalism camp at UNL July 15-17. Students from Scottsbluff to Omaha as well as from Kansas attended camp. Kera Denbo represented S-RC. While at camp, Kera attended the yearbook trak where she learned about yearbook trends and the "musts" when designing a layout. The day began at 8:30 am with a hot, muggy... READ MORE >
High school students Alyssa Blohm and Eli Noyd participated in two select vocal ensembles during the month of June. Alyssa was one of 35 students selected for the Lied Center Triple Threat Broadway Intensive. This feature masterclasses and performing opportunities to work on acting, singing, and dancing and receive feedback from musical theater professionals... READ MORE >
DANIELLE LUETTEL Mrs. Luettel will teach 2nd Grade this fall. She has taught the last four years at Lost Creek Elementary in Columbus. A 2015 Doane graduate she is endorsed in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. She recently (2018) completed her Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Doane as well."I graduated from David City... READ MORE >
Teamwork - Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” The elementary teachers would like to thank the local groups who have helped us throughout the 2018-19 school year. The Shelby Senior Center donates time to assist with trimming and counting out “Box Tops for Education.” Those assisting included Shirley Jurrens,... READ MORE >
For the second year the Crossroads Conference recognized Seniors who achieved a 24 or higher on their ACT with All-Conference Academic Honors. Students who scored 24-26 earned Bronze, 27-29 Silver, and those scoring 30 or above received Gold.Shelby-Rising City Schools had nine students recognized:GOLD - Brenna HoudersheldtSILVER - Nick Vavricek, Jacob Willis,... READ MORE >
During the 2019 Staff Appreciation Dinner, several staff were recognized for their service to the District. Reg's 7-Mile Steakhouse was the gracious host for the event that hosted a crowd of 80 staff members and guests.Special recognition and retiring from the District are (L-R) Mrs. Lynne Ruth (1978), Mrs. Deb Doehling (1975), Mrs. Sherri Georges (1982), and Mr.... READ MORE >
On the last day of school, the fourth graders went from raising trout to releasing them. Students had a lot of fun with the opportunity to take care of the fish for four months. The trout first arrived to us as eggs and students were able to see their life cycle stages first hand. Also, many of the students had a chance to test the pH of the water, feed the fish,... READ MORE >
Mrs. Georges’ first grade classroom has been collecting tabs for the Ronald McDonald Charity House in Omaha for many years. The class was currently working on the goal of reaching 3 million tabs before the end of the school year. We made it! The current tab total is now 3,031,000 tabs! Wow, this is an awesome accomplishment for the first grade SRC... READ MORE >
A huge "thank you" goes out to Doug Lamoree, Geoff Ruth, Nate Kracl, and Kathy Williams for volunteering their time to interview 9th speech students this week. The unit involved students filling out a job application, creating a resume´, exploring self strengths/weaknesses, writing a cover letter, going through an actual interview situation, and writing a follow... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Kera Denbo! She won $100 scholarship for Journalism Camp in July. There were 25 applicants and only 14 available scholarships. She wrote an essay explaining how J-Camp will benefit her in yearbook class next fall. This scholarship goes toward registration fee. J-Camp is an intense 3 day camp where students choose a trak to learn about... READ MORE >
Thanks to the Shelby businesses that welcomed the SRC kindergarten classes to visit and find out more about their community workers. We had a great time at all of them! We appreciate their support and enjoyed learning about their jobs. We came back with cookies, trees, tooth brushes, pencils, balloons, banks and good memories. Thanks again! READ MORE >
Jean at the Post Office explains her job as a community worker.Nathan at Shelby Lumber showed the students many of the products they carry.N READ MORE >
Sheriff Ladwig came this week to the Kindergarten classes at Shelby Rising City. The students enjoyed hearing about his job. Sheriff Ladwig spoke to the students about keeping safe. He gave good advice to the students for walking and riding their bikes. Thank you Sheriff Ladwig for being a great Community Worker READ MORE >
Due to weather the golf meet was ended after nine holes. On Friday SRC Boys at CRC in Geneva finished 1st. Fifth year in a row winning the meet and we were able to walk away with eight medals. Team score: 191 Grant Brigham - 44 1st Carter Fjell - 46 2nd Connor Morrison - 50 5th Bailey Belt - 51 6th Alec Wieseman - 51 7th JV Quin Micek - 50 1st Andric... READ MORE >
The golf team keeps on improving and look forward to conference tomorrow.On Friday SRC Boys at York May Classic finished 3rdTeam score: 390 Alec Wieseman - 92 placed 6th Connor Morrison - 110 Bailey Belt - 96 placed 12th Carter Fjell - 95 placed 10th Grant Brigham - 107 On Saturday SRC Boys at Oakland finished 12th Team score: 377 Alec Wieseman - 82 -... READ MORE >
Any girls entering 2nd grade-8th grade in the Fall, should be bringing home a summer volleyball camp form today. Please take a look and consider this great one-day camp for your child. If you have any additional family or relatives that are interested that qualify in the age divisions, please feel free to register them as well. We look forward to this camp as we... READ MORE >
Elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grades attended the play "Dragons Love Tacos" on May 1st in Omaha. The performance was based on a humorous children's book. The trip was our end of the year reward for our Book-It At-Home Reading Incentive Program. Students ate sack lunches and played at a park after attending the play. The chilly weather didn't... READ MORE >
Yesterday's triangular with David City and Twin River went well. The team finished second with a 179 and improved by 25 strokes since the last time we golfed there. JV also improve by 20 stokes. Alec Wieseman - 43 Connor Morrison - 44 Bailey Belt - 46 Carter Fjell - 46 Grant Brigham -48 READ MORE >
Had some nice weather the last couple of days and some good golf. At Humphrey St. Francis Quin Micek was one stroke from meddling, shooting a 100. The varsity at Fremont finished 8th with a 395. Alec Wieseman led the team with a 95 and was two strokes from meddling. Connor Morrison was right behind him with a 97. READ MORE >
Scenes from an outstanding performance by the cast and crew of “Hot Rod” directed by Mrs. Lynn Hofmann READ MORE >
This is a reminder that boys and girls basketball camp forms will be due by May 10. The camp is for students going into grades 3-8 next school year. Camp cost is $25 and will be June 4, 5, 6! Fundamental work, fun games, and prizes all camp long! Come have some fun and learn something about basketball!!! READ MORE >
Families and elementary students at Shelby-Rising City School enjoyed lots of reading and rhyming at the Poetry Slam on Thursday, April 18th. The event was held from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the South Gym. Families of students in Kindergarten through Fifth grades were in attendance. Staff members as well as Middle School and High School students also partnered up... READ MORE >
Shelby-Rising City Public School held the End-of-the-Year Book-It Awards Assembly on Friday, April 12th. The program promotes families reading together. Elementary students participated in the “Catch a Dragon by the Tale” program from October through March completing at-home free reading as they worked to meet their monthly goals. Those students meeting their... READ MORE >
Alec Wieseman shot a 95 to finish 9th in the Watson Division at the Columbus Scotus Invite. Connor Morrison was one stroke away from medaling. The team shot a 403. READ MORE >
Shelby-Rising City High School music students participated in the 2019 District II Music Contest hosted by Central Community College in Columbus Nebraska on April 12th and 13th. Large ensembles, chamber groups, and solos performed by vocal and instrumental students from area schools were rated and given feedback by judges. Our students all performed admirably and... READ MORE >
The Shelby-Rising City Middle School Track Team competed in the Osceola Middle School Track Meet on Wednesday, April 10th. Many students recorded new PR’s and we have several ribbon winners despite the wind. The students competed hard and gave great effort! Here are our results: Boys 100 Meter Dash Ethan Fjell – 14.92 Gustavo Vallejo – 16.25 ... READ MORE >
Spring Concert season will be here soon! We've switched the dates of our Elementary concerts. Here are this year's concert dates: Monday, May 6, 2019: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Tuesday, May 7, 2019: High School Thursday, May 9, 2019: Grades K, 1 and 2 Monday, May 13, 2019: Middle School All concerts will be held in the West Gym at 7:00 See you there! READ MORE >
Twenty-one Future Business Leaders of America members from the SRC chapter attended the State Leadership Conference (SLC) in Omaha on April 4th-6th. These students competed in a variety of business competitions against other Nebraskans and had opportunities to attend informative leadership workshops. Students also heard a passionate keynote speech about... READ MORE >
Cody Bobolz has been hired as the new 6-12 Principal at Shelby-Rising City Schools starting in the summer of 2019. Mr. Bobolz will replace Bill Curry who has accepted a position as Middle School Principal at Boone Central Schools.Mr. Bobolz holds a Masters Degree in Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and has taught high school science at... READ MORE >
BUS ROUTES FOR APRIL 1ST THROUGH APRIL 5TH Susan Doehling Bus (Cow) Route: Regular pick-ups. Tony Hernbloom Bus (Dragon) Route: All pick-ups but be ready 5-10 earlier due to re-routing. John Rasmussen Bus (Horse) Route: Regular pick-ups. Darrol Gray Bus (Chicken) Route: Same route as last week because of road conditions. Phone for Bus 402-367-7657 ... READ MORE >
Shelby-Rising City Schools Technology Coordinator Matt Carley has been appointed to the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) Board of Directors. Mr. Carley has served as the Tech Coordinator at S-RC for six years and has played an instrumental role in developing the Districts infrastructure, one-to-one device management, grant funding, managing... READ MORE >
March 26th was the first ever "Senior Signing Day" hosted by S-RC to honor Seniors in the Class of 2019. Each Senior could decided if they wanted to be recognized by the school they have been accepted/planning to attend, military branch enlisted, or work force choice. In this first ever event 100% of the Senior Class was recognized by a college. See the pictures... READ MORE >
Please see the statement for information on busing, attendance centers, and other related information due to road conditions and flooding damage in the area. For Questions please contact the school at 527-5946 on Monday. READ MORE >
Mr. Riggs led a fifth grade science fair on the evening of Monday, March 11th featuring projects and experiments from students. A good turnout of parents and adults came to support and learn about the "science" behind each project. READ MORE >
We would like to welcome our newly hired teachers: Garrit Shanle - High School Science Danielle Luettel - Elementary Kilah Deavers - Elementary James Blex - High School Social Studies We would like to welcome all of you to the Husky family. We would also like to congratulate Turner Trofholz on becoming the new Athletic Director along with his middle school PE... READ MORE >
Students in K-12 participated in a combined in Read Aloud and Read Across America today at S-RC. Each secondary student was a 1 on 1 reader to an elementary student as they each shared a book together. READ MORE >
Coach Sarah Hernbloom announced that with S-RC's win over Chambers 3-1 that our KTCH Radio Quiz Bowl Team will advance to the Championship on March 5 at 9:30am against Schuyler Central. Team Members include Nick Vavricek, Connor Rathman, Jacob Willis, and Jaydon Pavel. READ MORE >