Mr. Wilson's US History class was very fortunate to have Sylvia Schneider, mother of German exchange student Emilia, stop by and about her time as a young woman growing up in East Germany. It was a unique opportunity to hear Cold War era experiences from such a different perspective. She shared stories of her time growing up in East Germany until the age of 12 when her family was allowed to move to West Germany. She shared the emotions that were felt in 1989 when the wall came down and Germany began the path to unification. She describes that as a young girl her world was all she knew and she remembers communities of people really sharing and working together. She also recognized the many things the "West" had to offer once she was able to experience that. She concluded with thoughts on the current conflict in Eastern Europe and also shared some mindfulness techniques related to her chosen field of work today. We are very appreciative for Miss Schneider taking her time to visit with us and share her experiences and lessons.
On Saturday, Ms. Jamison and some members of her forensics team traveled to Spring Hill for their first tournament of the year. Leyna Sanders and Esperanza Arevalo qualified for State for their DUO performance! Hannah Cathcart scored a 2 in Impromptu. Elizabeth Galloway had a rating of 3 her events. Oliver Sheeley received a 5 rating, and survived twelve hours of only female company. Megan Chestnut received a 6 in her event. Congratulations to these Northern Heights students.
Today's Employee Spotlight features Rose Vantuyl!
Sub-State Brackets for Northern Heights Basketball
Boys play @ Bennington on Monday 7PM
Girls play @ Hillsboro on Tuesday 7PM
We had 17 junior high students go to FCA camp in Salina this weekend. The students were accompanied by Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Tabares, and Mr. Blair.
Senior recognition at NHHS
Due to inclement weather and bad road conditions there will be no school today, February 16, 2023!
Today's Employee Spotlight features Caleigh Smart!
Exciting things happening for the Northern Heights FCCLA
http://www.emporiagazette.com/free/article_4f589636-a641-11ed-8da1-e369f2348169.html
A huge shout-out to our counselors Aimee Landgren and Jessica Woodrow!
Thank you for all you do!
Attention alumni and patrons!!
The Northern Heights girls and boys basketball teams are looking for alumni to come and scrimmage them from 6PM-7PM on Thursday Feb. 9th.
All are welcome to come and watch this fun event!
Today's Employee Spotlight features Kathleen Bish!
The Northern Heights Track & Field apparel store is now open!
Store will stay open until March 2nd.
https://nhhst-f22.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Today's Employee Spotlight features Thad Reist!
KESA District Committee meeting to plan for student success for the next 5 years!
Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions all USD 251 schools will have a 2 hour delay! Breakfast will not be served.
Everyone be safe!!!
Tonight's (1/24) basketball games @ Hope High School (VS. Rural Vista) are on as scheduled.
4:30 JV boys, V girls, V boys
However, with the potential for rain/snow later this evening, varsity girls will start 15 min. after the conclusion of the JV boys game. We will NOT wait until 6PM for tip off.
ATTENTION City of Allen Bus Riders!
We have had no riders from the Allen Daycare stop all year so starting next Monday we will no longer be stopping there or driving by in the morning.
Today's Employee Spotlight features Becky Mayes! The past month we have been introducing some of our newest staff members, but today we are taking the time to thank one of our longtime employees. Mrs. Mayes has been working for USD 251 for over 40 years!!!
"Thank you Becky Mayes"
January 20th, the NLC Elementary and Jr. High spelling bee was held. Three representatives from each grade level, grades 3-8, participated. The top three elementary and top three jr. high students will represent our district at the Lyon County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 7th at the Humanitarian Center in Emporia. Congratulations!
Jr. High Winners
Owen DeDonder - 1st Place
Jack Wells - 2nd Place
Josie Tiffany - 3rd Place
Shane Burris - 4th Place (alternate)
Elementary Winners
Meredith Lang - 1st Place
Sophia Bynum - 2nd Place
Cooper Fields - 3rd Place
Sage Dye - 4th Place (alternate)
