Happy Birthday to Janelle Johnson, one of our amazing paraprofessionals! 💜
8 days ago, Kelsey Schumacher
Alt Text: Birthday graphic for Janelle Johnson, paraprofessional. The graphic features Janelle’s school photo on a lavender background with purple balloons and “Happy Birthday” at the top. A message thanks her for supporting, inspiring, and making a difference in the lives of students each day.

This week's teacher spotlight is Mrs. Knudsen's 4th grade class!

8 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
Lavender Hartington–Newcastle fourth-grade poster features teacher Mrs. Knudsen and classroom photos of students reading in small groups, focused and engaged.
Orders for choir shirts/sweatshirts are due November 2nd at noon!
9 days ago, Hartington Newcastle Schools
Hartington-Newcastle Choir apparel order form featuring desert duck camo garments: Design Preview: Shows the front and back of a gray desert duck camo hooded sweatshirt. The front left chest features a purple and yellow Wildcat mascot logo, and the back displays text reading "CHOIR KIDS IN THE WILD". Pricing: Short Sleeve: $17.00; Hooded Sweat Shirt: $50.00. Add $3.00 for sizes 2XL and above. Available Sizes: Desert Duck Camo options in youth sizes (YS, YM, YL) and adult sizes (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL). Order Details: Includes blank fields for Name and Phone#. Order deadline is November 2nd at noon. Orders must be pre-paid with checks payable to Hartington-Newcastle School. Apparel sold by Stadium Sports of Wayne, Nebraska.
Buddy Readers:

4th graders enjoyed reading books with their 1st grade reading buddy.
9 days ago, Sarah Edwards
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
Buddy Readers: 4th and 1st graders read together.
We love our Lady Wildcats Volleyball team!
10 days ago, Sarah Edwards
HNS Lady Wildcats
HNS Lady Wildcats
HNS Lady Wildcats
HNS Lady Wildcats
HNS Lady Wildcats
GNAC All-Conference Cross Country
10 days ago, Rusty Fuller
GNAC
Parents and guardians of JH Choir students: Thursday’s vocal music clinic is almost here! The schedule and details were sent home with students, but we’re sharing them here as a reminder. Please review the information below so your student is ready for the day!
10 days ago, Hartington Newcastle Schools
Flyer for the 55th Annual Elkhorn Valley Junior High Vocal Music Clinic on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Tilden, Nebraska. Schedule: lunch at 10:30 a.m.; leave school at 11 a.m.; arrival at 12:30 p.m.; rehearsals and breaks from 12:45–4 p.m.; supper at 4 p.m.; change into concert clothes in the downstairs locker room at 4:30 p.m.; rehearse “Carry the Light” at 4:45 p.m.; seated at 5:20 p.m.; concert at 5:30 p.m. Students must bring their own supper and wear dress clothes for the concert—no jeans. Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for students.
Lady cats drop set 2 against TCNE 18-25. They trail 0-2 going into the third.
11 days ago, Rusty Fuller
Lady cats drop set 1 to TCNE 20-25 in first round of NSAA volleyball sub districts!
11 days ago, Rusty Fuller
Congratulations to our workers of the week.. BYA=Kayne Gratzfeld Hard Hat=Colter Feilmeier
11 days ago, Rusty Fuller
workers
As we enter post-season play, spectators are reminded of the following items that are allowed at games.
12 days ago, Rusty Fuller
items
The Wildcat football team will play Centura at home this Friday, October 30 at 3 p.m. in the first round of the playoffs. HNS will have a 1 p.m. dismissal Friday. #GoCats
13 days ago, A.J. Johnson
Happy Birthday to Donna Davey. One of our 7–12 Special Education Teachers! 💜 We hope you have a wonderful birthday!
13 days ago, Kelsey Schumacher
Alt Text: Birthday graphic for Donna Davey, 7–12 Special Education/Coordinator Teacher. The design features Donna’s school photo on a lavender background surrounded by purple balloons with “Happy Birthday” displayed at the top. The graphic thanks her for supporting, inspiring, and making a difference in students’ lives.
NSAA Class D-1 Football Playoffs. HNS will host Centura with the 6 seed at 3:00 pm next Friday!
13 days ago, Rusty Fuller
bracket
Congratulations to Kynlee Steffen on placing 21st at the NSAA state championships!
14 days ago, Rusty Fuller
October 23rd the football boys take on West Holt at home at 7p.m.. Go Cats!
15 days ago, Tansey Kneifl
“GAMEDAY” graphic shows a purple-clad football player leaping to catch a ball as opponents run nearby; “Vs. West Holt” and a team logo add a spirited feel.
Congratulations to Kynlee Steffen for qualifying for State Cross Country! Come support her as she runs at the Kearney golf course on October 23rd!
15 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
Kearney cross-country runner Kaylee Steffen races at the state meet, wearing bib 26; purple text announces the event and date, 10/23.
Wildcat volleyball will play Tri County Northeast in Bloomfield at 6:00pm on Monday. #GoCats
15 days ago, Hartington Newcastle Schools
Tournament bracket for the NSAA Volleyball Subdistrict D1-6 at Bloomfield Community Schools, based on wildcard points through October 20, 2026: Match 1 (10/26/2026, 4:30 PM CT): #4 Winside (12-15, 39.1111 pts) vs. #5 Randolph (3-23, 35.5385 pts). Match 3 (10/26/2026, 7:30 PM CT): #1 Bloomfield (26-0, 44.8077 pts) plays the winner of Match 1. Match 2 (10/26/2026, 6:00 PM CT): #3 Hartington-Newcastle (12-17, 40.1724 pts) vs. #2 Tri County Northeast (TCNE) (15-11, 40.5385 pts). Match 4 / Championship (10/27/2026, 6:00 PM CT): Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 2.
Best of luck to Kynlee Steffen as she heads to State Cross Country in Kearney!
15 days ago, Corey Uldrich
Cross Country Sendoff
Bowling Store this year...
https://wildcatbowling2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
15 days ago, Rusty Fuller