As we enter post-season play, spectators are reminded of the following items that are allowed at games.
8 days ago, Rusty Fuller
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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
9 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!
9 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!
9 days ago, Rusty Fuller
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Congratulations to Kynlee Steffen on placing 21st at the NSAA state championships!
10 days ago, Rusty Fuller
October 23rd the football boys take on West Holt at home at 7p.m.. Go Cats!
11 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!
11 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
11 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!
11 days ago, Corey Uldrich
Cross Country Sendoff
Bowling Store this year...
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11 days ago, Rusty Fuller
The Cedar County Extension Office presented the life cycle of a pumpkin to the 1st and 2nd graders.
12 days ago, Sarah Edwards
Life Cycles of a Pumpkin from the Cedar County Extension Office with the 1st and 2nd graders.
Life Cycles of a Pumpkin from the Cedar County Extension Office with the 1st and 2nd graders.
Life Cycles of a Pumpkin from the Cedar County Extension Office with the 1st and 2nd graders.
Life Cycles of a Pumpkin from the Cedar County Extension Office with the 1st and 2nd graders.
October is Fire Safety month. Thank you to all of the Volunteer Fire Departments!
12 days ago, Sarah Edwards
October is Fire Safety month. Thank you to all the Volunteer Fire Departments.

Last week we took a look into Mrs. Wortman's class! Her class won for one of the homecoming dress up days and are now learning lots of math!

12 days ago, Ashlynn Pinkelman
Lavender “Hartington–Newcastle 3rd grade” class collage with teacher Mrs. Wortman, students working on math and posing with a Wildcat necklace; cheerful school pride.
It's Gameday for the Lady Cats! Tournament starts at 5:30pm. Theme is Pink Out!
13 days 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.
14 days ago, Rusty Fuller
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Reminder: H-N FB Playoff T-Shirt orders are due by NOON Today! #GoCats
14 days 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.
14 days 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!
15 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!
16 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!
17 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.