It's Scholastic Book Fair Time! 📚
📍 Where: Elementary Library
🗓️ Book Fair Dates & Times:
November 9–11 | 3:30–4:00 PM
November 14 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (during the Annual PinC Ladies Craft Fair!)
Scan the QR code or visit the following link (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/benkelmanelementaryschool), to preview the books, place preorders, and set up your child's eWallet!



The DCS FFA is hosting our Fall Scholarship Drive! We currently have just under 1/3 of our appointments filled for our Veterans Day Blood Drive on November 11th from 12:30 to 6:00 PM! Contact Saige, Kimberly, or Ms. Mues to get signed up today! https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=dundycostrattonhsne

Congratulations to the students listed on the Honor Roll for the first quarter.

No School, Friday November 6th.

Congrats to Hattie and Tel on being selected for Student of the Month for September.

Students and staff participated in some Halloween fun on Friday!









NOTICE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE
The Board of Education of School District #117 of Dundy County, Nebraska, Dundy County
Stratton Public Schools is accepting sealed purchase offers for the following item described as:
2000 Besler 8’ x 18’ trailer
All offers must be delivered to the office of the Superintendent located at 400 9th Avenue West in
Benkelman, Nebraska no later than 12:00 p.m. (M.S.T.)/1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) on Thursday, November
5th , 2026. Any and all offer(s) will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Education
held on Monday, November 9th , 2026. The trailer will be located at the Jr./Sr. High Building North
parking lot for inspection purposes. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject
any and/or all offers. Any decision of the Board of Education will be considered final.
The Board of Education of School District #117 of Dundy County, Nebraska, Dundy County
Stratton Public Schools is accepting sealed purchase offers for the following item described as:
2000 Besler 8’ x 18’ trailer
All offers must be delivered to the office of the Superintendent located at 400 9th Avenue West in
Benkelman, Nebraska no later than 12:00 p.m. (M.S.T.)/1:00 p.m. (C.S.T.) on Thursday, November
5th , 2026. Any and all offer(s) will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Education
held on Monday, November 9th , 2026. The trailer will be located at the Jr./Sr. High Building North
parking lot for inspection purposes. The Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject
any and/or all offers. Any decision of the Board of Education will be considered final.



🏈 GAME DAY IN THE PLAYOFFS! 🏈
Your DCS Tigers are at home tonight taking on Brady Eagles in the D3 Football playoffs!
Kickoff: 6:00 PM MT
Gates Open: 5:00 PM MT
Admission: Adults $8 | Students $6
Important Reminder: All students must pay admission for postseason games. Only NSAA and approved Media passes will be accepted.
Catch the live stream here on our Hudl page: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/benkelman/organization/10496/dundy-county-high-school
Your DCS Tigers are at home tonight taking on Brady Eagles in the D3 Football playoffs!
Kickoff: 6:00 PM MT
Gates Open: 5:00 PM MT
Admission: Adults $8 | Students $6
Important Reminder: All students must pay admission for postseason games. Only NSAA and approved Media passes will be accepted.
Catch the live stream here on our Hudl page: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/benkelman/organization/10496/dundy-county-high-school
ALL TIME MUSIC | DCS POPS CONCERT 2026 🎤🎷🐯
What a wonderful night of music and talent! 🎶
Congratulations to all our amazing student performers for a successful Concert! Your hard work and dedication truly shined on stage!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came and supported our students. Your presence made the evening even more special!
Music Director: Mr. Celger Venzon
Accompanist: Mrs. Shillington
We are so proud of our DCS Tigers! 🐯🧡🖤
#DCSTigers #AllTimeMusic #DCSPopsConcert2026 #DCSMusic




If you weren't able to make the concert tonight, go to our website to watch it on Hudl.

29 DCS students attended the Justo Lamas Spanish Concert Series, featuring Emmanuel Raíces, at Hershey Public Schools today. Students sang, danced, and immersed themselves in Spanish through favorite songs like “Oye,” “Soy Feliz,” and “Vivir Mi Vida.” ¡Qué día tan divertido! We are proud of our students for representing DCS and our community so well!








❤️🎗️ Red Ribbon Week Dress-Up Days! 🎗️❤️
Let’s show our school spirit and celebrate healthy, drug-free choices! Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and join the fun!

⚖️ They objected, they questioned, and they made their case! Our Mock Trial team directed and cross-examined like pros today!
🏆 Congratulations to Maelee F. (Attorney) and Makenna C. (Witness) for earning Outstanding Awards today!
Results will be posted at a later time.

SubDistrict Volleyball

⚖️ The first MOCK TRIAL competition of the season is underway!
We’re excited, ready to learn, and looking forward to growing together as a team. Our Mock Trial team includes many students who are new to the activity this year, and every member plays an important role in our success.
Stay tuned for more MOCK TRIAL updates throughout the day! 🏛️
We’re excited, ready to learn, and looking forward to growing together as a team. Our Mock Trial team includes many students who are new to the activity this year, and every member plays an important role in our success.
Stay tuned for more MOCK TRIAL updates throughout the day! 🏛️

Tiger Nation!

Come spend an evening of music with our Tigers! 🐯🎶
Join us for ALL TIME MUSIC — Pops Concert 2026! Our DCS students have been working hard and are excited to share their music with you. ❤️
📅 October 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM MT
📍 DCS School Gym
Bring your family and friends, and help us cheer on our talented Tigers. See you there! 🎤🎷

🏈 Senior Football Parents Night! 🏈
Parents, please plan to be at the High School by 5:15 PM.
Senior Parents Night: 5:30PM
We look forward to celebrating our senior football players and their families before the PINK OUT Hyannis game! 🏈🎉
Parents, please plan to be at the High School by 5:15 PM.
Senior Parents Night: 5:30PM
We look forward to celebrating our senior football players and their families before the PINK OUT Hyannis game! 🏈🎉


Good luck to Xander and Molly at the State Cross Country Meet on
Oct 23. Molly runs at 11 and Xander at 12.
Oct 23. Molly runs at 11 and Xander at 12.

Volleyball Subdistrict D1-11 at Wauneta-Palisade High School on Monday, October 26th.
