Invention Convention Results
Invention Convention was held on May 2, 2019 at North Shore Church. Awards were given to winners in each division. Division I (2nd Grade) 1st Place – Willa Kleeb, Longfellow – Shower Coozy 2nd Place – Maren Johnson, Hawthorne -Wheel Chair Slide 3rd Place – KateKrueger & KennedyLubken, AdamsCentral – Fantastic Plastic Accessories! Innovation Award […]
Now hiring! Speech-Language Pathologist
ESU 9 located in Hastings, Nebraska has openings for Speech Language Pathologists for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer both itinerant assignments and placements located at area schools. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply and CFY supervision is available. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as mentoring and professional development. Job […]
Chess Tournament Results
ESU 9’s annual Chess Tournament was held on March 22, 2019 at Central Community College. It was a fun day with 104 area students! These are the winners from each division: Division 1 (3rd Grade): 1st Place: John Skalka, Sandy Creek 2nd Place: Caleb Schukei, Longfellow 3rd Place: Jude Johnson, Adams Central Division 2 (4th Grade): 1st Place: Kaden […]
2019 Great Plains Summit
July 11-12, 2019 8:30 – 4:00 The Great Plains Summit Featuring Google for Education is a two day conference focused on the use of Google Apps for Education in K-12 environments. Topics range from classroom tools like Google Classroom and Chromebooks to productivity apps like Google Docs and Forms to exploration and research apps such […]
Top of the Line at ESU 9 Award
Tim Kalvelage was nominated for the Top of the Line Award by Dr. Kraig Lofquist, Administrator, and Gary Needham, Director of Technology, in the category of “Inspire.” Recognition in this area relates to new, creative, and innovative ideas that go above and beyond regular responsibilities or duties. This is what Kraig had to say: “Tim is a dedicated employee who […]
Junior High Quiz Bowl Results
Junior High Quiz Bowl was held on February 7, 2019 at North Shore Church. 1st Place: Aurora Coach: Stephani Kittle; Students: Carsen,Jacob, Dylan, Talon, Caitlyn, Ethan, Sam, Ryan 2nd Place: Hastings Middle School Orange Coaches: Raleigh White & Karen Valdes; Students: Ben, Blake, Braydon, Cadence, Joe, Keaton, Demitri, Victor 3rd Place: Adams Central Red Coach: […]
High School Quiz Bowl Results
High School Quiz Bowl was held on February 6, 2019 at North Shore Church. Both Hastings and Aurora will represent ESU 9 at the State Competition in April 1st Place: Hastings High 2 Coach: Faye Friesen; Students: Carter, Christine, Landon, Kevin, Oliver, Mary, Tagg, Grant, Hannah 2nd Place: Hastings High 1 Coach: Faye Friesen; Students: Isaiah, […]
Elementary Quiz Bowl Results
Elementary Quiz Bowl was held at North Shore Church on February 5, 2019. 1st Place: Kenesaw Coach: Tessa Kuehn; Students: Madyson, Chase, Sam, Avery, Bentley, Sylvia, Kami, Kendri 2nd Place: St. Cecilia Coach: Megan Fago; Students: Emily, Josiah, Sam, Matthew, Colten, John, Lindsey, Brynn 3rd Place: HPS Watson 1 Coaches: Deb Vorderstrasse & Laura Furrow; […]
Holiday Gift Giving
Every year during the holidays ESU 9 gives to a charitable organization. This year our staff in partnership with the Nebraska Early Development Network (EDN) focused on families in our region that could use extra support during the holiday season. Service coordinators at EDN met and created a list of families that could use extra […]