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Let’s give a huge congratulations to Emma, who has been named a Nebraska Emerging Writer—a highly competitive award! She earned first place for her powerful short story, “Where the Corn Turns Black.” Way to go, Emma!
Read more about the award and her achievement here:
UNK Contest Celebrates Emerging Writers & Artists - https://unknews.unk.edu/2025/04/21/unk-contest-celebrates-emerging-writers-artists-reflecting-nebraska-values/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6Ce-tSun_5Q-0NVMDQAtIMPu1wxrq6jHaoge4cRpKswGd_-rHXbT-q2AWhzg_aem_pNHzHszCypcqIdtuj3wjgg
Fifth grade is studying space systems. This week they learned why our day is divided into hours and how clocks measure the sun's apparent movement. Students made their own sundials to see how the position of the sun can tell them the time of day.
Today's JH Track meet schedule of events at Chase Co.
Our 3rd & 4th graders had an amazing time at the 2nd Annual Environmental Festival! They explored important topics like the water cycle, the Ogallala Aquifer, water runoff, and how water travels through our environment. What a great day of hands-on learning in nature!
We loved having the 6th graders in the high school on Tuesday. They were able to attend four of the classes they will be in next year as 7th graders. We have another day planned for this in May so they can experience the rest of the class they will be in next year.
The Quiz Bowl team showed off their smarts at the state competition in Hastings today! 🧠✨️ They played with heart and represented us with pride. Though the journey ended in Round 2, it was a season full of wins and growth. Congrats, team! 🎉👏
Thank you to everyone who supported our Spring Play, CLUE! We appreciate all who donated time, resources, and encouragement. You made this production possible! 🎭❤️
Summer Meal Program! Free meals for anyone under 18 years of age!
Maelee did a wonderful job leading the JH Choir and the entire 6th grade in vocal warm-ups.
First Grade had a treat with an outdoor music lesson with Rhythm Popsicles!
April Showers 🌧️ ➡️ May Flowers 💐
The DCS FFA Greenhouse is excited to start off the season on THURSDAY, May 1st with a little "Pop-up Plant Sale" just outside of Star Boutique in downtown Benkelman! Stop on by during lunch (11 AM to 1:30 PM) to check out some of our flowers!
Then on Monday 5/5 we will having normal hours in the Greenhouse located in the north parking lot at the high school.
We look forward to seeing you! Selections are limited this year, so get in quick! If you have any questions, please email kmues@dcstigers.org
Join us tonight (Monday, April 28) to celebrate our FBLA, FCCLA, and HOSA accomplishments from the year. Junior and Seniors bring finger foods to share and Freshmen and Sophomores bring desserts. Jr. high members can bring either a finger food or dessert. We hope to see you there! Program starts at 6 p.m. MT.
Introducing the 2025-2026 DCS FFA Officer Team! Congratulations to Lexie, Kimberly, Leila, Aaron, Tagen, Saige, Jess, and Austin - we are so excited for this new team!
🌎💚 DCS FBLA helped the high school celebrate Earth Day all week long with several activities!
✔️ On Tuesday, students helped clean up our school grounds with a trash pickup during our homeroom period.
✔️Wednesday was all about recycling. Officers and members collected the paper recycling bins located in each classroom and hauled the paper to the recycling center.
✔️The 7th–12th Coloring Contest sponosred by FBLA brought out some serious creativity — winners were announced on Friday!
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make DCSHS a little greener!
Don’t miss the Spring Play CLUE! 🔍
⏰ Final show TONIGHT at 7:00 PM!
Mystery, laughter, and a killer good time await!
💸 Free-will donation — ALL are welcome!
Join us TODAY for the Spring Play – CLUE! 🔍
Prepare for mystery, laughter, and a killer good time—you won’t want to miss it!
Shows at 2:00PM & 7:00PM
DCS High School GYM
Admittance: Free-will donation
Mason celebrated his 100 AR points with a confetti parade!
🎭 Join Us for the Spring Play – CLUE! 🔍
Get ready for mystery, laughter, and a killer good time!
🗓 Saturday Showtimes:
⏰ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📍 Dundy County Stratton High School GYM
💸 Admittance: Free-will donation – all are welcome!
Come support our talented cast and crew—you won’t want to miss it!
Who knows what? Spanish 1 students practiced their speaking skills by surveying classmates to see what they know, and then recorded the answers. They will use the results to practice their writing skills next.
