CONGRATULATIONS to sophomore, Chloe Newman, for earning her Microsoft Office Specialist ASSOCIATE certification by passing exams in: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access!
Sophomores have been working hard on their Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications. Shout out to the following students for passing these respective exams:
-Lola Wingebach: Access and PowerPoint
-Ben Werner: Word
-Brynne McCully: Access
-Lola Wingebach: Access and PowerPoint
-Ben Werner: Word
-Brynne McCully: Access
The next regular meeting of the Mullen Board of Education will be Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. Upon advertisement, a draft of the agenda will be available for public inspection on the school website, the NASB Sparq website, and by request to the Superintendent’s office during regular office hours.
History teacher Mrs. Vest, is today’s teacher spotlight!
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Please help me welcome Sidney Allard as our new K-12 Para professional for Mullen Public Schools!
Mrs. Allard
"Hello, my name is Sidney Allard. I graduated from Mullen Public Schools in 2014. From there I attended UNK and graduated with a bachelors in Agribusiness in 2018 then received my Masters of Business Administration in 2022.
I have substitute taught in Mullen for the last two years and have enjoyed my time with the students and staff. I’m excited to get to spend more time connecting with the students! "
Mrs. Allard
"Hello, my name is Sidney Allard. I graduated from Mullen Public Schools in 2014. From there I attended UNK and graduated with a bachelors in Agribusiness in 2018 then received my Masters of Business Administration in 2022.
I have substitute taught in Mullen for the last two years and have enjoyed my time with the students and staff. I’m excited to get to spend more time connecting with the students! "
Our 2nd graders had a fantastic field trip to North Platte on May 5! They toured the North Platte Community Playhouse and even performed The Three Little Pigs on stage, enjoyed lunch and playing at Cody Park (rain didn’t stop them!), and planted flowers at the Garden Glove Greenhouse to take home. Such a fun and memorable day—thank you to everyone who made it possible! 🌼
Please help us welcome Tye and Kelsey Spies to Mullen Public Schools. Tye is going to be our 6-12 Industrial Technology Teacher. Kelsey is going to teach K-12 Physical Education Teacher.
Kelsey Spies
"I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from Pius X High School. I attended UNK, where I played softball and earned my teaching degree in Physical Education. I am married to Tye Spies and have a two year old daughter, Oaklynn. I have been a para and substitute teacher at Loomis Public Schools for the past three years. When I have free time, I enjoy traveling to new places and spending time with my family and friends. We chose Mullen because of the community. Right away it was clear that Mullen cares for all their students and staff and has the best interest in mind, and we feel confident that this will be a great place to call home. "
Tye Spies
"I’m entering my eighth year teaching Industrial Technology. I’m married to Kelsey Spies and we have a daughter, Oaklynn. I grew up in Mullen and graduated in 2014. After high school I attended UNK, where I played football and earned my teaching credentials through UNK’s Transitional to Teaching Program.
I taught at Cambridge for two years before moving to Loomis, where I spent five years. While at both Cambridge and Loomis, I was very involved with football, track, and coaching weight training. I enjoy fishing, hunting, and golfing.
Kelsey and I chose Mullen because of the strong community and welcoming families. Mullen is a great place to raise a family, and as a young family just starting out, we love what the town has to offer. We’re extremely excited to come back to Mullen and be Broncos!"
Kelsey Spies
"I grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska and graduated from Pius X High School. I attended UNK, where I played softball and earned my teaching degree in Physical Education. I am married to Tye Spies and have a two year old daughter, Oaklynn. I have been a para and substitute teacher at Loomis Public Schools for the past three years. When I have free time, I enjoy traveling to new places and spending time with my family and friends. We chose Mullen because of the community. Right away it was clear that Mullen cares for all their students and staff and has the best interest in mind, and we feel confident that this will be a great place to call home. "
Tye Spies
"I’m entering my eighth year teaching Industrial Technology. I’m married to Kelsey Spies and we have a daughter, Oaklynn. I grew up in Mullen and graduated in 2014. After high school I attended UNK, where I played football and earned my teaching credentials through UNK’s Transitional to Teaching Program.
I taught at Cambridge for two years before moving to Loomis, where I spent five years. While at both Cambridge and Loomis, I was very involved with football, track, and coaching weight training. I enjoy fishing, hunting, and golfing.
Kelsey and I chose Mullen because of the strong community and welcoming families. Mullen is a great place to raise a family, and as a young family just starting out, we love what the town has to offer. We’re extremely excited to come back to Mullen and be Broncos!"
The Last Day of School for our Seniors! We wish them all the best from NHS!
Our Digital Citizenship update for this week: Unplug from screens, plug into real life. Whether it’s playing sports, reading or just chilling outside, tech breaks are a summer must.
Our Digital Citizenship update for this week: Unplug from screens, plug into real life. Whether it’s playing sports, reading or just chilling outside, tech breaks are a summer must.
2025–2026 Mullen Elementary Students of the Year
Kindergarten: Stevie Johnson
1st Grade: Brogan Seeley
2nd Grade: Jaxon Barnes
3rd Grade: Bryndal Greeley
4th Grade: Eli Garza
5th Grade: Lillian Ericksen
Mullen Elementary Student of the Year:
Ella Walz
Kindergarten: Stevie Johnson
1st Grade: Brogan Seeley
2nd Grade: Jaxon Barnes
3rd Grade: Bryndal Greeley
4th Grade: Eli Garza
5th Grade: Lillian Ericksen
Mullen Elementary Student of the Year:
Ella Walz
Please help us welcome Kyler Horn as our new 2nd grade teacher at Mullen Public Schools!
"Hello! My name is Kyler Horn, and I am excited to be joining the MPS staff as the new 2nd-grade teacher! I grew up in Brady, NE, where I graduated as a part of the 2021 class. I graduated in 2025 with my Bachelor's degree in elementary education (K-8) from Chadron State College and am currently preparing to write my master's thesis. While I have not taught prior to being at Mullen, I have worked as a paraprofessional in Special Education (K-12) at Mullen for the past five years, as well as serving as the Play Production and Speech coach for the High School. In that time, I have come to realize that Mullen is a small town with a caring culture second to none! When I am not at the school, working on my studies, or coaching, I can be found kayaking, walking with my fiancé and our bulldog, Pork Chop, baking, or reading a book!
I am looking forward to being back in the classroom and helping students continue to grow their love of learning!"
"Hello! My name is Kyler Horn, and I am excited to be joining the MPS staff as the new 2nd-grade teacher! I grew up in Brady, NE, where I graduated as a part of the 2021 class. I graduated in 2025 with my Bachelor's degree in elementary education (K-8) from Chadron State College and am currently preparing to write my master's thesis. While I have not taught prior to being at Mullen, I have worked as a paraprofessional in Special Education (K-12) at Mullen for the past five years, as well as serving as the Play Production and Speech coach for the High School. In that time, I have come to realize that Mullen is a small town with a caring culture second to none! When I am not at the school, working on my studies, or coaching, I can be found kayaking, walking with my fiancé and our bulldog, Pork Chop, baking, or reading a book!
I am looking forward to being back in the classroom and helping students continue to grow their love of learning!"
Spanish teacher, Señora Werner is today’s teacher spotlight!
Flyer created by: Ayden Lee
Flyer created by: Ayden Lee
Mullen Elementary Field Day is coming! 🎉
Join us May 7th for a fun-filled afternoon of activities for our K–6 students.
A big THANK YOU to our T-shirt sponsors for helping make this day special!
And another big thank you to Janelle for making the shirts for us, we appreciate all of you! 👏
*NOTE - Please make sure your child brings a water bottle and sunscreen! ☀️
Cardboard + one roll of duct tape = one unforgettable race 🚤
Juniors and seniors designed and built their own boats, then raced them across the pond—putting engineering, teamwork, and creativity to the test.
🏆 Jason and Cooper took the win, crossing in 48 seconds!
👏 Mr. Kvanvig made it across for the first time in his own boat!
Some boats soared. Some…sank. 😄
All of them made a splash.
#STEMinAction #HandsOnLearning
Today’s teacher spotlights are our technology teachers, Miss Donohoe (Technology Coordinator & Business Teacher) & Mrs. Stichka (MS Computers Teacher & Library Media Specialist)!
Flyers created by: Parker Vinton (Miss Donohoe) & Hadley Marsh and Weston Ourada (Mrs. Stichka)
Flyers created by: Parker Vinton (Miss Donohoe) & Hadley Marsh and Weston Ourada (Mrs. Stichka)
DATE CHANE!!
Golf @Creek Valley has been moved to Friday, May 8th.
Golf @Creek Valley has been moved to Friday, May 8th.
Best of the Midwest Track on May 5th has been canceled due to weather.
Correction
Athletic Banquet will begin at 6pm Monday, May 4th
This is the week to purchase tattoos for our Tattoo the Teacher event! You do not want to miss out on the fun.
Step 1: Stop in the office at the high school or elementary to purchase tattoos.
Step 2: Pick your tattoo design.
Step 3: Place them in the bag of the staff member's name of your choosing.
Step 4: Staff members will put their tattoos on for the last day of school!
Proceeds go to the National FCCLA Qualifiers!
We celebrated Earth Day a little late, but our 2nd and 3rd graders still made it count! 🌎They raked leaves, pulled weeds, and helped clean up our school.
Today’s teacher spotlight honors Miss Kara, whose official title is School Guidance Counselor..but really, she does it all! Thank you Miss Kara for everything you do for our students!
Flyer created by: Hunter Gray
Flyer created by: Hunter Gray
