Use the link below to get your Girls Basketball 2026 Championship t-shirts!
Orders are due by March 18th. Order sooner than later to ensure you get one!
https://dundy-county-stratton-state-gbb-champs-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations to the DCS HOSA members that competed at the state leadership conference on Monday and Tuesday this week where they earned the following prestigious awards:
Nebraska's Chapter of the Year & the Gold Chapter Award
Emma B. - Nebraska's Outstanding Chapter Leader Award
Kennedy B. - 2nd Place in Physical Therapy
Danica M. & Havelynn S. - 1st Place in Exploring Medical Innovation
Congratulations to all the students that competed and helped grow & strengthen our chapter throughout the year. Additionally, a huge thank you to Megan Spargo and Deidre Blecha for taking the students to compete in Omaha! Our chapter wouldn't have received these awards without the continued support from such a wonderful community!!




Notice of Surplus Property For Sale:
1999 Chevy Mid-Bus (SALVAGE)
SEALED BIDS will be accepted at the Superintendent office located at 400 9th Ave West in Benkelman NE, no later than 12:00 PM M.S.T. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
1999 Chevy Mid-Bus (SALVAGE)
SEALED BIDS will be accepted at the Superintendent office located at 400 9th Ave West in Benkelman NE, no later than 12:00 PM M.S.T. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The 3rd graders did an amazing job on their Animal Research Projects! Each student chose an animal to learn about, researched important facts, and created their own projects to share.





Kindergarten Roundup is approaching!
Order your Girls State Basketball Champions t-shirts now! Orders are due by March 18th @ 10am mountain time.
https://dundy-county-stratton-state-gbb-champs-2026.itemorder.com/

Our all junior DCS Quiz Bowl team went 3–6 today and gained a lot of great experience! They started strong with all three wins in the same room and answered plenty of toss-ups, showing off their knowledge across many subjects. Proud of the effort and all they learned today!



🍀It's not just luck that blood is on the shelves when patients need it. It's the generosity of people like you!🍀
The DCS FFA is hosting our March Drive TODAY! We still have plenty of appointment times, especially this afternoon. We would love to see you! Drive is located in the HS Gym, our first opening is at 9:45, and we will stop taking donors at 2:30! Call (308) 350-4934, or sign up online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=dundycostrattonhsne
The DCS FFA is hosting our March Drive TODAY! We still have plenty of appointment times, especially this afternoon. We would love to see you! Drive is located in the HS Gym, our first opening is at 9:45, and we will stop taking donors at 2:30! Call (308) 350-4934, or sign up online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=dundycostrattonhsne

🏆 Double the hardware for DCS! 🏆
DCS came home from Lincoln with two trophies! The girls are the D2 State Champions and the all of DCS was honored with the Sportsmanship Award.
Champions on the court and champions in character — we couldn’t be prouder of this incredible group! 💙🏀




🏀 STATE FINALS BOUND! 🏀
The Dundy County Stratton girls are headed to the CHAMPIONSHIP!
Pinnacle Bank Arena will be rocking on Saturday, March 7 when DCS takes on Wynot at 9:00 AM CT.
Let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and show our Tiger pride as we “Take Care of Business!” 💼🐅
📣 See you in Lincoln — let’s cheer these girls to a championship!
#TakeCareOfBusiness #DCS #StateFinals #TigerPride




What a great day, March 2, for DCS Quiz Bowl! 🎉
Both teams had a strong showing and brought home 3rd place finishes — the 8th grade team at Maxwell and the high school team at Southwest.



🎶🏆 Huge congratulations to our Show Choir for placing 🥇 1st at the Grand Islanders Show Choir Competition!
An extra round of applause for Camdyn and Maelee, who were honored with the Outstanding Performer Award for DCS 👏🌟
We are so proud of your hard work, talent, and dedication. Way to represent! 💙🎤


That was a nailbiter but the girls pulled it off. They will take the court at Devaney on Friday at 8 MT/9 CT against Archangels Catholic.




February Students of the Month are Saige Wiese and Klinton Rinne.

Congratulations Lady Tigers! Good luck at State Basketball!
The DCS FFA Scholarship Committee (Lexie & Leila) is working on filling our spring blood drive on March 9th (next Monday) from 9:30 to 2:45 in the High School Gym! We have plenty of openings throughout the day. Check the comments to see our current openings! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=dundycostrattonhsne
Messages from the American Red Cross:
- Come to give blood March 1-31, 2026, and we’ll brighten your day with a $15 Amazon Gift Card** by email!*
- In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations (one result per calendar year).
Thank you to everyone who helps contribute to our blood drives! We greatly appreciate you!

State basketball shirts have arrived! Pickup at the high school.
State Basketball Ticket Information

State Basketball Themes:
Wednesday: Hunting for a State Championship (wear camo or hunting gear)
Friday: Ice in our Veins (Wear White :State shirt, frozen, ski goggles, diamonds etc. )
Saturday: Taking Care of Business (Shirt, Tie and Sunglasses)
Wednesday: Hunting for a State Championship (wear camo or hunting gear)
Friday: Ice in our Veins (Wear White :State shirt, frozen, ski goggles, diamonds etc. )
Saturday: Taking Care of Business (Shirt, Tie and Sunglasses)
DCS Lady Tigers will take on Loomis Wednesday, March 4th at 8am mt playing at Pinnacle Bank! Hope to see you in Lincoln!!

