North Lyon County

NHHS only! Due to the power outage at NHHS we are dismissing high school students at 1 pm today! Busses will run accordingly! NO high school activities tonight! NLC has power and will dismiss at regular time. NLC activities remain as scheduled!

The power is out at NHHS, which also affects the phone lines district wide. If you need to contact the school, please call the district office at 620-366-1240 and we will get a message to them!

Nothing like our first home game to kick off Winter Break! 🏀❄️
Join us tomorrow as Northern Heights takes on Burlingame.

NLC basketball games scheduled for Monday, January 5th have been cancelled due to visiting team conflicts. We hope everyone has a great winter break!

We had a standing-room-only crowd for both concerts last night! Our K–2 and 3–5 students did an amazing job and truly shined on stage. A heartfelt thank you to the teachers and staff who worked so hard to put these performances together. We are so proud of our students and grateful for the support from our families and community!

On December 5, 2025, Northern Heights High School (National Honor Society) hosted its annual Senior Citizen Dinner, welcoming over 145 community members for an afternoon of food, entertainment, and celebration.
Each year, the event features a meal prepared by the school’s kitchen staff. The cooks once again did an outstanding job, ensuring that all food was warm, well-prepared, and served on time. Dessert was provided by the Northern Heights Family Consumer Science classes, adding a sweet ending to the meal.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by the NHHS band and choir, who performed several musical selections. The program also featured two solo performances by Brad Countryman and Kelton Bish.
NHHS art classes contributed to the event by creating handmade centerpieces for each table. Additionally, students created small ornaments that guests could take home as a keepsake. Upon arrival, guests’ names were entered into a drawing, and winners were selected to take home the table centerpieces, which were designed in the shape of a barn.
The annual Senior Citizen Dinner continues to be a meaningful tradition at NHHS, showcasing student talents while bringing the community together.​

The NLC Winter Music Programs are happening TONIGHT at NLC Elementary in the gymnasium!

Grades K–2: 6:00 PM
Grades 3–5: 7:00 PM

We are excited to present our winter music programs for our families, friends, and community. We hope you’ll join us for a wonderful evening of music and celebration!

Cooper Woodrow and Briauhna Pierce, both two-time all-tournament award winners at the Wabaunsee Tournament, demonstrated exactly why they earned the honor. Both the Ladycats and Wildcats competed to the best of their abilities against tough and highly competitive opponents. Although the Cats did not secure a win during the tournament, their determination never wavered as they played each game with relentless effort and refused to give up. The teams will play Burlingame on their home court on December 19th.

Northern Heights game information at MdCV, Tues. Dec. 16th @ 4:00 P.M.
Live Stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/melvern/organization/20270/marais-des-cygnes-va-high-school

NLC BB vs. Madison on Thursday, Dec. 18
Main Gym: 5:00 JV Girls, followed by V Girls and V Boys
Aux. Gym: 6:00 JV Boys

Hope to see everyone there!

This week at NLC:

Wrapping up first semester at Northern Heights.
Please note that basketball on Tues. is AT MdCV (Melvern) beginning at 4:00 PM.

After a long drive and a long day at the Railer Round Robin wrestling tournament in Ellis, the boys Varsity boys took home a runner up plaque for the tournament. Individual placers were Leo DeDonder with 2nd, Wyatt Dobson with 2nd, Cole Gerleman with third, and Cameron Hageman with third. Congratulations to all four boys for working hard to earn these medals!

Next week NLC is doing a spirit week to celebrate the upcoming winter break!

HOPKINS AWARDS! This year the HOPKINS FOUNDATION will reward our "TEACHERS". Please take a few minutes to nominate a deserving USD 251 TEACHER. Applications are accepted through January 9th, 2026!
Please follow the link below to complete your nomination(s).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWnCGPEY3LhZENwDG8JruaIcikgBJIxjNdjKOTGxYzbv3Udw/viewform?usp=header

See attached flier for all student section home game themes!

For tomorrow nights NLC jv boys game- it will start closer to 5:30pm. There is only a half game for jv girls at 5, jv boys will begin soon after that.

Northern Heights students enjoyed hosting the Senior Citizens Banquet on Friday! Thanks to all the staff, students, and administrators who help make this day so great for our community!

https://youtube.com/shorts/K0i3LA-kx70?si=jKGr3CqOegiUL9KM

The NHHS Media YouTube account has posted the Senior Citizen appreciation video!

The girls and boys basketball teams have three games this week, come show your Wildcat Pride! JV games begin at the same times in different areas.