There are always opportunities to volunteer and help out your community this time of year. Happy International Volunteer Day! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Today is a great reminder to commit to removing barriers and ensuring everyone can participate fully and equally in society.
Happy "Learn a Foreign Language Month!" It's the perfect time to learn more about your heritage, communicate with more people, to exercise your mind, or learn something new!
NPPS District AdCo shared thoughts from their professional book study, collaborated ideas for the district calendar, and received technical items from around the district. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Special Education Day is celebrated December 2nd in honor of the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1975! Thank you to our advocates, special education staff, and educators who make sure ALL students receive a great education!
Congratulations NPPS November Staff of the Month, Melissa Palacios, Brenda McClellen, Melissa Hopping, and Heather Van Velson! Thank you NPPSD Foundation, Prairie Friends & Flowers and NebraskaLand Bank for making these recognitions possible!
December is Human Rights Month, a good time to reflect on and promote fundamental rights for everyone!
Today, we honor Native American Heritage Day, recognizing cultures, histories, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
We hope all our students, staff, and families have a Happy Thanksgiving! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NPHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
AFTER THE WAR
NORTH PLATTE, NE, November 25, 2025 -- North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present their competition one act production, After the War, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the NPHS Performing Arts Center.
Exclusively adapted from the award winning middle grade book by British author, Tom Palmer, After the War tells the story of Yossi and his friends Mordecai and Leo as they navigate life after the liberation of the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Senior Henry Cline, who plays Yossi says, “Some stories need telling and this is one of them. Rehearsing and performing this show has given the cast the chance to both put on a deep and meaningful story, but also to stay in touch with history and keep an important message alive.”
Based on true events and stories from survivors, this play is not one to miss. “Everyone knows the horrors of the holocaust, but no one takes a moment to learn about what happened once the camps were liberated. The atrocities that occurred in the camp continued to haunt the survivors until their dying breaths.” says student Isabell Frazier, who plays Yossi’s mother in the show.
McDaniel, along with Assistant Director Nicole Cepel and over 50 students serving as cast and crew have been hard at work on the show since the first week of October. Junior, Katelynn McNeel says, “The process and rehearsal for this show has been really interesting. I have learned so much from these stories while also building my own to tell and deliver this impactful message.” Brett Pfeifer, who plays Leo in the show, states, “This show is special, not in just what the story is, but the way that it is told. We have a crazy talented cast this year, everyone is so involved in every moment. That’s what makes it so good. A talented group of people coming together to tell an important story.” The team have competed/performed at workshops and invitationals throughout November, winning multiple awards. They will compete against nine other schools in Fremont for a chance to take their show to the state competition in Norfolk..
A free will donation will be taken at the door to help cover travel costs for the team and the doors open at 6:30 p.m for the 7:00 p.m. show.
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NPHS THEATRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
AFTER THE WAR
NORTH PLATTE, NE, November 25, 2025 -- North Platte High School’s Theatre Department will present their competition one act production, After the War, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. at the NPHS Performing Arts Center.
Exclusively adapted from the award winning middle grade book by British author, Tom Palmer, After the War tells the story of Yossi and his friends Mordecai and Leo as they navigate life after the liberation of the concentration camps at the end of World War II. Senior Henry Cline, who plays Yossi says, “Some stories need telling and this is one of them. Rehearsing and performing this show has given the cast the chance to both put on a deep and meaningful story, but also to stay in touch with history and keep an important message alive.”
Based on true events and stories from survivors, this play is not one to miss. “Everyone knows the horrors of the holocaust, but no one takes a moment to learn about what happened once the camps were liberated. The atrocities that occurred in the camp continued to haunt the survivors until their dying breaths.” says student Isabell Frazier, who plays Yossi’s mother in the show.
McDaniel, along with Assistant Director Nicole Cepel and over 50 students serving as cast and crew have been hard at work on the show since the first week of October. Junior, Katelynn McNeel says, “The process and rehearsal for this show has been really interesting. I have learned so much from these stories while also building my own to tell and deliver this impactful message.” Brett Pfeifer, who plays Leo in the show, states, “This show is special, not in just what the story is, but the way that it is told. We have a crazy talented cast this year, everyone is so involved in every moment. That’s what makes it so good. A talented group of people coming together to tell an important story.” The team have competed/performed at workshops and invitationals throughout November, winning multiple awards. They will compete against nine other schools in Fremont for a chance to take their show to the state competition in Norfolk..
A free will donation will be taken at the door to help cover travel costs for the team and the doors open at 6:30 p.m for the 7:00 p.m. show.
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Thankful for incredible Thanksgiving donations provided by members of My Time Ladies Fitness and First Baptist Church! Your generosity helped support families in need and made this season brighter for our community!
These North Platte Bulldogs did an outstanding job of representing NPHS at All State Choir and Band! It's an honor to be chosen, great job!
Bulldog All Star Alert! Congratulations Vanessa Andrews, our latest Bulldog All Star! Thank you for helping our students feel seen and heard! Your dedication and positivity make Jefferson Elementary, and NPPS a special place! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Thank you to all our wonderful substitute teachers who step in when needed, and make sure learning never stops in our buildings! We are lucky to have you! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
NPPS District Guiding Coalition met and shared ideas how to work through challenges that schools face. #NPPSCanteenSpirit
If you are looking to get rid of old holiday lights, you can recycle them with Keep North Platte & Lincoln County Beautiful! See flyer for information! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
An exciting assembly at Cody Elementary brought the newly named snowplow, "Mission Snow Possible" for students to see! Congratulations to John for winning the NDOT Name-A-Snowplow Competition! What a cool honor! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
NPHS Student Council working hard today serving our school and community with their canned food drive! What a service, and an awesome group of young leaders! #NPPSCanteenSpirit
Thank you Loren Babcock, Pete Volz, Mark Cullinan, Chris Bruns, Phil Parrish, and Lori Evans for your service to our country and our community! We loved having you visit our students at Lincoln Elementary! #NPPSCanteenSpirit #VeteransDay
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