Dundy County Stratton Schools

Hello everyone! We wanted to give you a quick update on the FFA Greenhouse's hours of operation. We're now open on weekdays until 6 PM and on Saturdays until 1 PM. This change is to support our seniors during their final week of school, the DCS Twilight Track Meet on Friday, Graduation on Saturday, and all the busy activities in May. If you can't make it during our new hours, feel free to email us at kmues@dcstigers.org to set up an appointment—we're happy to work with you! Thank you so much, we hope to see you soon!

These girls lettered in cheerleading this year. Congrats girls.

Tonight's (Monday, May 5) 7th-12th Grade Spring Concert will be streamed on the DCS Striv Channel at: https://striv.tv/channel/dundy-county-stratton/ The concert starts at 6:30p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT

Boys and Girls RPAC track champs!

This event is free and open to the public. Please come and enjoy a wonderful show!

A huge thank you to these fella's for working hard to get things set up for our Spring Concert & Art Show on Monday!

Congratulations to Emma! She has been selected as one of only eight recipients in the entire state of Nebraska to receive a $500 scholarship to compete at the HOSA–Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference this summer in Nashville, Tennessee! We're so proud of her achievement and excited for the incredible opportunity ahead!

Please join us.

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