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Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools was one of only 8 districts in the entire state to earn the highest classification (4) "Excellent."

With over 240 school district is our state it is a tremendous honor to earn this classification which places Elmwood-Murdock in the top 3% of all schools in our state.

Official Announcement, in full, can be read on the Elmwood-Murdock website.

The other seven school district earning a classification of (4) were Auburn, Bennington, Elkhorn, Potter-Dix, Bloomfield, Pender and Hitchcock County.

For statewide AQuESTT results, visit www.aquestt.com or http://www.education.ne.gov/.

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The UNO Chancellor and Dean's list

UNO Chancellor's List

Elmwood: Emma Leone
Manley: Callie Zeorian

UNO Dean's List

Elmwood: Adriana Baker, Ashtyn Cooper, Daniel Goudie, Josiah Philson
Murdock: Tyler Oehlerking, Hannah Ervin

Elmwood-Murdock Dominates Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Sclerosis!!

The Elementary Student Council is partnering with the High School Student Council to do our very first joint fundraiser. The money we raise will be split between the UNMC Multiple Sclerosis Center and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Both of these organizations are near and dear to the hearts of our students and our community members.

In order to raise money, we are doing a change drive and asking all students to bring in any spare change they can. In exchange for the generous donations, our teachers have agreed to some pretty fun and outrageous stunts during an assembly on February 17.

$25- Mrs. Cook will sport a mustache for a day
$200-Mrs. Towle and Mrs. Oliva will have a “Fancy Nancy” kind of day
$400- Mrs. Hogue will get an “Averi Make-Over”
$500- Mr. Friedrich will shave his mustache
$550- Mr. B/Mrs. B will play Bean-Boozled
$600- Ms. Duntz and Mrs. Drueke will be Duct taped to the wall by their students
$650-Mrs. Colbert/Miss Manley get a make-over
$700- Lindsay/Mrs. Schroll/Mrs. Pinkelman gets a pie to the face
$750- Mrs. Oehlerking, Ms. Novak and Mrs. DeMike will do a mystery challenge
$800- Para Crew will do an egg challenge
$900- Mrs. Smith/Mrs. Paulsen/Kim will do the unicorn challenge
$1000- Mr. Shelsta,Mr. Frerichs, andMr. Dlouhywill have a slam dunk contest

*If each building meets their goal of $1000 Mrs. Paulsen will dye her hair purple

**A smaller assembly for the morning preschool to make sure they are in on all the fun!

Thank you for supporting this fundraiser and our Student Councils. We are excited to be helping TWO organizations with very positive missions. Maybe with our help they can DOMINATE Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Sclerosis!!

Hopefully, photos will come from the stunts!!

Listen to the weekly sermon anytime at Pastor Brent Kuhlman's Blog?

Sunday Schedule - 9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class and 10:30 am Divine Service

4H NewsUpdates

4-H Clubs are starting up and it's time to get involved.

Join the Fun, Join 4-H

Now is a great time for new members to join 4-H. There are several local clubs youth could join.

Any youth, ages 5 through 18 can participate in 4-H.
To learn more, contact the Cass County Extension Office at 402-267-2205.

Please send your meeting dates and club photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday at noon.

LegionBaseball If you are interested in Legion Baseball for 2017

February 12, 2017

See Dave Lutz for Any other Details.

Murdock Historical Museum

Hi everyone! Now that the weather has turned colder, the museum sees a drop in visitors.

However, we still have utilities to pay through the cold winter months. Constant temperature and humidity helps to preserve the items in the museum.

Consider a donation to the Murdock historical society. The MHS is a 501c3 non profit Nebraska corporation.

Contributions may be deducted for tax purposes.
Send contributions to: PO Box 102 Murdock, 68407

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Trivia: How many ghost towns are there in Cass County?

Find out at the Murdock Historical Museum.

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Nebraska Writing Contest for 8th Graders

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Treasurer Stenberg Announces 15th Annual NEST
‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Writing Contest for 7th, 8th Graders
$14,000 in NEST Scholarships to Be Awarded at Omaha Storm Chasers Game

Lincoln, Neb. (January 17, 2017) – Seventh and eighth graders are being encouraged to enter the 15th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest, sponsored by Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg and the Omaha Storm Chasers. Entries are due March 17.

Winners will receive Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000. Nebraska winners also will receive tickets to the May 21 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion. In all, 12 winners will be selected—nine from Nebraska and three from outside the state.

Visit the website for rules and how to enter

Short StoryContest

Short Story Contest

To commemorate Nebraska’s 150th anniversary, honor Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich, and recognize outstanding writing, the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation announces its 2017 Short Story Contest.

Authors are encouraged to generate a fictional short story that is written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works while incorporating a theme that focuses on Nebraska’s economy, history, cultural diversity, and/or geography (past, present, and/or future).

For more information visit http://www.bessstreeteraldrich.org/shortstorycontest.pdf

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Rob Clements From Elmwood to Replace Senator Kintner

It was a surprise to most everyone in the area, and even the Clements family, as Rob did not submit his application to replace Senator Kintner.

Robert Clements was nominated by his peers who recognized his financial expertise and financial responsibility.

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As Governor Rickets stated about Rob "He's a numbers guy" and this is what the state needs now.

Who else would be better for the job than someone with a family history of successfully running a four generation bank.

As many in the family have stated the "dust is still settling" and Rob is busy this week in Lincoln. But there will be an interview in the next week.

For now, you can read and watch video from the various news articles reporting the announcement and swearing in ceremony.

Gov Ricketts picks Robert Clements for Nebraska legislative seat (KMTV3)

Elmwood banker chosen to replace Kintner (Lincoln Journal Star)

Robert Clements to fill seat left open with Bill Kintner's resignation (Kearney Hub)

Official Announcement, in full, can be read on the Elmwood-Murdock website.World Herald)

Short Story Contest

To commemorate Nebraska’s 150th anniversary, honor Elmwood Nebraska author, Bess Streeter Aldrich, and recognize outstanding writing, the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation announces its 2017 Short Story Contest.

For more information visit http://www.bessstreeteraldrich.org/shortstorycontest.pdf