John Little has been named as the head coach for the boys wrestling program. Mr. Little was born and raised in North Platte along with his four sisters and brother. They all attended school in North Platte. Mr. Little attended North Platte High school from 1983 through 1986, wrestled varsity for three years, and qualified for state as a junior. After high school, Mr. Little went to MidPlains Voc Tech for electrical technology until August of 1987 when he enlisted in the navy. Mr. Little spent 6 years in the navy and was part of Desert Shield/Storm in 1990/91, and was honorably discharged in July of 1993. Mr. Little is married to his wife, Natalee, and they have five children together, Tracee, Rory, Johnee, Kaysee and Rory, and 2 adopted children Shea, and Serenity. They also have 6 grandchildren Peighton, Kinlee, Jace, Keslee, Samaira, and Sloane. Rory and Brock wrestled for North Platte, while Johnee and Kaysee played softball. Mr. Little began his coaching career in 1997 when his oldest son asked to wrestle for Hershey's club. They switched to North Platte's wrestling club when he was in the fourth grade where he continues to coach. Mr. Little was hired as the assistant varsity wrestling coach for North Platte High School in the 07-08 season and has been there since. Mr. Little is currently taking classes for his degree in Physical Education and Health which he plans to complete by July of this year. Mr. Little looks forward to continuing the tradition and success that they have built over his years.
John R. Lehmer has accepted the head coaching position for boys and girls tennis at NPHS. Coach Lehmer is a USPTA Elite Level Tennis Professional. He is experienced in coaching tennis at every level. With a background as a former NCAA D1 player and coach, Coach Lehmer understands the sport of tennis from the basic fundamentals to competing at an advanced level. His time as a coach for both girls and boys high school tennis has been a testament of "building better human beings one player at a time".
Ricky Holm is excited and humbled by the opportunity to be the next head baseball coach at North Platte High School. Ricky, originally from the Seattle area, played baseball at Everett Community College before transferring to Bellevue University where he played in 2013 and 2014. He also received his BS in History from Bellevue University. Ricky has 11 years of coaching experience, both as head and assistant coach ranging in ages from 11-30. The last 3 years he has been the Head Coach of the Seniors American Legion program where he has helped guide the team to an 88-62 record and one State Playoff appearance. Ricky was also an assistant coach under John Byrn for the inaugural season of North Platte High School baseball. Ricky has been a substitute teacher in the North Platte Public School district for the past 4 years and will be working towards his teaching certification this upcoming year. Ricky has also been an assistant coach for football and intramural basketball at Adams Middle School. He is married to Kaite Holm(Franzen), originally from North Platte. They recently welcomed their first child, Maximus, this past November.
Everyone take care, and have a great summer! We'll see you again soon! #WeRNPPS
Lifelong learning is the goal for everyone, from our students to our Board of Education members! Congratulations Ms. Blaesi!
WHO LET THE DAWG OUT?! Great day for some outside time in Adams Middle School exploratory classes!
Summer pictures are back! Nebraska Portraits will be at North Platte High School on July 30th and July 31st for all district students and staff. For more information, including important info for incoming seniors, and to schedule an appointment, visit nebraskaportraits.com
Celebration time! Congratulations to Bulldogs of the Month, Noah Henderson, Shelby Steele, and Clancy Brown! Also, Congratulations to Kyle Milton and Karen Ochs who were honored as employees of the month!! #WeRNPPS
NPHS Mobile Food Pantry Tuesday, May 14th! Please start the line outside the school parking lot next to the tennis courts. Do not come into the parking lot prior to the semi unloading of the distribution items. This is an open air, drive thru distribution. Patrons will drive their car through a line, and volunteers will bring boxed food to the car. Free of charge. 325 households will be served on a first come, first serve basis. The Food Bank of the Heartland sponsors the Food Pantry.
Happy Mother's Day!
Well done, class of 2024. Congratulations, and the best of luck to you all. #WeRNPPS #OnceABulldog
NPPS families traveling to schools:
Road construction will cause B Street to close between Dewey and Jeffers beginning Wednesday May 15th. A condition of this closure is that C Street intersection will reopen.
Northbound Dewey Street traffic will not be able to turn West and cross Jeffers Street. Southbound Jeffers Street traffic will not be able to turn East and cross Dewey Street.
Student Council members sharing with 5th graders what to expect at Madison next year! #WeRNPPS
Bulldog Football Camp Info!
Reminder: If you can't make our graduation, but would still like to watch, we will have a livestream available at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_mjnG9EEe4
Summer work opportunity at NPPS! More information at the following link: https://nppsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=688
Oh how the years go by! What a great day with our Seniors visiting their old schools at NPPS! #WeRNPPS
Now that it's getting nice out, what are your favorite outdoor activities? May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month!
Congratulations Mrs. Hahn for being voted to the Nebraska School Counselor Association Board! #WeRNPPS
