NLC Junior High Parents:
We wanted to let everyone know that Junior High track practice will begin on Wednesday, March 4th. If you son or daughter is interested in track they will need to show up on March 4th and they will need to have a physical on file with the school. If you need to check on a having a physical on file, please call Nurse Natasha. Track practice will begin right after school and will last until 5:15. There will be a shuttle bus after practice, kids must sign up in the office each day. If you have any questions please message Coach Lang or Coach Chanley with any questions.
We wanted to let everyone know that Junior High track practice will begin on Wednesday, March 4th. If you son or daughter is interested in track they will need to show up on March 4th and they will need to have a physical on file with the school. If you need to check on a having a physical on file, please call Nurse Natasha. Track practice will begin right after school and will last until 5:15. There will be a shuttle bus after practice, kids must sign up in the office each day. If you have any questions please message Coach Lang or Coach Chanley with any questions.
Congratulations to Kelton Bish of Northern Heights, and Maddie K with Lilly S of Olpe for receiving the Beef Fest Scholarship sponsored by Jordan Jenkins, Ryan Arndt, and Brody Peak. This is such an amazing opportunity for these seniors!
-Credits: Southern Lyon County FFA
-Credits: Southern Lyon County FFA


This week at NLC:

Winter sports begin to wrap up this week.
Sub-state basketball brackets:
Girls- https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6344
Boys- https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6323
State Wrestling information- https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/3955
Sub-state basketball brackets:
Girls- https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6344
Boys- https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6323
State Wrestling information- https://www.kshsaa.org/react/fanpage/3955

Joining the Northern Heights girls at state are:
Senior, Leo DeDonder- Regional Champion
Senior, Wyatt Dobson- 3rd
Junior, Cole Gerleman- 3rd
To order a State Wrestling shirt, use the link below. Orders due by midnight tomorrow- Sunday, Feb. 22nd.
https://www.storessimple.com/kbsspecialtees/nhstatewrestling26



Tonight, Northern Heights travels to Central Heights for their last regular season basketball games.
Sub-State begins next week with girls playing Thursday, Feb. 26th & boys Friday, Feb. 27th- locations TBD.
Good Luck Wildcats!
Sub-State begins next week with girls playing Thursday, Feb. 26th & boys Friday, Feb. 27th- locations TBD.
Good Luck Wildcats!

NLC Quiz Bowl yesterday at Burlingame: both teams took 1st. JV is still undefeated for the season!

Congratulations to both teams on the senior night win! A big congratulations to all the seniors on their final night playing and cheering on the home court.

Brenah Cannon and Briley Cannon are heading to state wrestling in Hays after Brenah (170#) secured a first place District win and Briley (120#) getting runner up.


Congratulations to Jaitlyn Johnson and Hayden Saunders on winning first overall in their weight classes at the West Franklin powerlifting meet. The girlsplaced 9th out of 16 teams on the girls side with only two girls competing. Zac Warnick also competed placing 6th in squats earning points on the boys side.





Senior Night, February 17th vs. Herington! Basketball, Cheer, Wrestlers and Dance!
Come support your wildcats!
Come support your wildcats!

We are hiring!

Northern Heights is seeking applications for two Track & Field coaching positions for the upcoming season. We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about working with student-athletes and being part of a strong program.
Anyone interested should complete the application (link below) and email it to:
Mr. Watkins: watkinsd@usd251.org or Mrs. Hamlin: hamlinl@usd251.org
Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested!
Application: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/230/District/0ff78c49-28b0-486f-ba18-cfa92dbf5def/Classified_Application_Form.pdf?disposition=inline
Anyone interested should complete the application (link below) and email it to:
Mr. Watkins: watkinsd@usd251.org or Mrs. Hamlin: hamlinl@usd251.org
Please feel free to share with anyone who may be interested!
Application: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/230/District/0ff78c49-28b0-486f-ba18-cfa92dbf5def/Classified_Application_Form.pdf?disposition=inline

This week at Northern Heights

This week at NLC:

Winter Ball attendees
Due to excessive rain some roads may not be accessible to the Riverview venue. Best route is to take highway through Reading and turn north on Road Z / Carlson Rd and continue to venue
Congratulations to Kelton Bish and Brylee McCullough on their big royal win! Congrats to every candidate that was on the court tonight.








Congratulations to the Wildcat win! The Ladycats played a tough game with various great points.

Giant congratulations to Kelton Bish! He is one of the class of 2026 Rudd Scholarship recipients! Staff, administrators, and family couldn’t be more proud of this student!
Over 700 students applied, 75 interviewed, and 50 received this full ride scholarship. Way to go Kelton. Thanks Rudd Foundation! #RuddScholar
Over 700 students applied, 75 interviewed, and 50 received this full ride scholarship. Way to go Kelton. Thanks Rudd Foundation! #RuddScholar




We are so proud of our NLC students who represented our school at the Lyon County League Spelling Bee yesterday! Their hard work, preparation, and courage to compete on stage truly reflect their dedication to learning
A special congratulations to Sage Dye for earning 2nd place!

