It's Gameday for the Lady Cats! Tournament starts at 5:30pm. Theme is Pink Out!
about 10 hours ago, Tansey Kneifl
Two Wildcats volleyball players in black uniforms and pink sleeves crouch ready on court as teammates watch; a pink graphic announces “Gameday, October 20th.”
Wildcats of the Week are Hadley Grutsch and Brooke Kalin. Hadley has been a great vocal leader this last week. Brooke stepped into a role for us on Saturday and did a great job.
1 day ago, Rusty Fuller
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Reminder: H-N FB Playoff T-Shirt orders are due by NOON Today! #GoCats
1 day ago, Corey Uldrich
The high school volleyball team will play at home on Tuesday, October 20th for the GNAC second round. 5:30 pm start time HNS vs. N-O in the high school gym.
1 day ago, Rusty Fuller
We’re so thankful for the kindness, energy, and dedication she brings to our first graders every day. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
2 days ago, Kelsey Schumacher
Birthday graphic for Maddie Heckenlaible, 1st Grade Teacher. The graphic features a lavender background decorated with purple balloons and a large “Happy Birthday” design. A portrait of Maddie, smiling and wearing a green-and-white striped shirt, is displayed in a tilted photo frame. Text thanks her for supporting, inspiring, and making a difference in the lives of students each day. The date October 18th and school/FCCLA logos appear at the bottom.
On Saturday, October 17th, the Lady Wildcats will be at Elkhorn Valley for the GNAC Conference at 2 p.m.! Go Lady Wildcats!
3 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
Volleyball player serves as teammates celebrate near the net; purple-tinted game collage reads “GAMEDAY” and “October 17,” with energetic school spirit.
Congratulations to Max Wiedenfeld for making the Nebraska Middle School All-State Choir. Max is an 8th grader at Hartington-Newcastle. Max will be performing at the Lied Center for Performing Art main stage in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 18, 2026. This is an incredible honor and accomplishment! We are so proud of you!
4 days ago, Tansey Kneifl
Teenage boy in a gray long-sleeve shirt and black pants stands against a school hallway wall, giving a calm, slight smile in a casual portrait.

Congratulations to Kyptin Collier, Autumn Anderson, Kloe Fischer, Cell Martell, and Allison Huessers for making the Hawkfest Honor Choir! This is an annual music festival held by Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska. Conducted by NECC Band Director Kevin McLouth and NECC Choir Director Margaret Schultz. The final program featured a combined performance of "United We Stand" with the honor band, honor choir, Northeast College Choir, and participating directors. The kids enjoyed singing a variety of different musical selections on October 5. Congratulations to all participants!

4 days ago, Tansey Kneifl
Three young adults in black formal outfits stand together beneath a leafy tree outside an office building, smiling in a calm, sunny setting.

It's Parents Night tonight at 6:30pm for Football, Cheer, and Girls Golf! The Wildcats take on the Crofton Warriors at 7:00pm! Theme is Camo. Goodluck Cats!

Livestream link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/hartington/organization/17028/hartington-high-school

4 days ago, Tansey Kneifl
Purple “Wildcats Gameday – Parents Night” football graphic featuring two players in purple uniforms exchanging the ball, with energetic diagonal stripes.
Wildcats of the week are Ella Eickhoff and Nora Lange. Ella has been working hard through an injury and always shows up for us. Nora had a great weekend of games at our home tournament! Congratulations, girls!
5 days ago, Rusty Fuller
VB
Workers of the week...BYA=Kyptin Collier, Hard Hat=Landon Clark! Congrats boys!
5 days ago, Rusty Fuller
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GNAC Volleyball Bracket
5 days ago, Rusty Fuller
GNAC
2026 NSAA State Cross Country Information link...
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/d4R2dz5ZLAlCEY8c?ref=email
6 days ago, Rusty Fuller
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Schumacher! We’re lucky to have you as part of our Wildcat family!
6 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
Purple birthday graphic with balloons featuring a photo of Kelsey Schumacher, 7–12 Family and Consumer Science Teacher. The graphic wishes her a happy birthday and thanks her for supporting and inspiring students. Her birthday is October 15th.
Congratulations to Kynlee Steffen for finishing 7th at district cross country and punching her ticket to the NSAA state championships in Kearney next Friday!
6 days ago, Rusty Fuller

Happy Birthday to Alecia Assam! We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

6 days ago, Kelsey Schumacher
Alt Text: Purple birthday graphic featuring balloons and a photo of Alecia Assam, Psychologist. Text reads, “Happy Birthday,” and thanks her for supporting, inspiring, and making a difference in the lives of students each day. Her birthday is October 14th.
Playoff shirt order form due Monday!
6 days ago, Rusty Fuller
shirt
Calendar update: HNS will host district one-act Tuesday, December 1. There will be no school that day.
6 days ago, A.J. Johnson

Last week we focused in on the first grade! Reading and writing fill their schedule with a few different activities included!

6 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
“‘Hartington–Newcastle at 1st grade’ poster shows teacher Mrs. Heckenliable and children testing bird beaks with straws and cups—an upbeat, hands-on science activity.”
The Cross Country team will be traveling to Albion today for districts! The starting time for the girls is at 4:30 p.m. with boys to follow.!
6 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
A boys’ cross-country team in blue singlets huddles with arms around one another on a grassy field, conveying unity and focus; purple “Districts” banner reads 4:30.