Yesterday the 8th graders attended the ULNRD field day in Thedford. They attended 7 sessions that included forestry, wildlife, water, soils, range, NRD, and biodiversity. It was an educational and fun day. They even found a newspaper in the paper recycling that they recognized.







Your Mullen Lady Broncos Volleyball Team takes the court for the first time this season tomorrow: Friday, August 28 at 330pm at the Lariat. Check out this video to see what the coaches and players have to say about their upcoming season:
https://youtu.be/dEKEO9-i1LM
Go Broncos!
https://youtu.be/dEKEO9-i1LM
Go Broncos!

Our Special Education team spent the day learning, collaborating, and preparing for a great year at the Fall SPED Meeting! 🍎📚 We’re excited to bring new ideas and strategies back to our students and classrooms! 💛

JH Football vs Maxwell
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
No Concessions
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
No Concessions
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
JH & JV Volleyball vs Maxwell
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
JH Volleyball "A" Team 1:00 p.m. @Lariat
JH Volleyball "B" Team to Follow
JV Volleyball 2:30 p.m.
No Concessions
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
JH Volleyball "A" Team 1:00 p.m. @Lariat
JH Volleyball "B" Team to Follow
JV Volleyball 2:30 p.m.
No Concessions
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
Notice is hereby given that the Mullen Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library. This meeting will be a budget workshop for the board to review the preliminary 2026-2027 budget. Upon advertisement, an agenda will be available for public inspection in the Superintendent’s office during regular office hours and on the SPARQ meeting website.
The Lariat will be closed to the public on Friday, August 28th for the high school volleyball games.
All phone lines are currently down. If you need to contact the elementary school directly, please email: esoffice@mullenpublicschools.org. If you need to contact the high school directly, please email hsoffice@mullenpublicschools.org. Thank you for your patience.
Ainsworth Girls Golf Invite
Thursday, August 27th @8:30 a.m.
Teams: Ainsworth, Burwell, Mullen, O’Neill, Summerland, Valentine, West Holt
Play: Play 5, Score 4 18 holes of medal play Each team can bring a JV team (5 Players) (they will be calculated in the team score, but no medals or team plaques will be awarded)
Thursday, August 27th @8:30 a.m.
Teams: Ainsworth, Burwell, Mullen, O’Neill, Summerland, Valentine, West Holt
Play: Play 5, Score 4 18 holes of medal play Each team can bring a JV team (5 Players) (they will be calculated in the team score, but no medals or team plaques will be awarded)
North Platte Cross Country Invite
Thursday, August 27th 8:30 a.m.
at Oregon Trail Golf Course in Sutherland, NE
SCHEDULE - EVEN numbered year @ STATE means Boys run first
6:30 AM Course OPEN to Teams
8:30 AM Girls High School (5000 Meters)
9:00 AM Boys High School (5000 Meters)
9:45 AM Junior High Girls (3000 Meters)
10:15 AM Junior High Boys (3000 Meters)
Awards to follow at conclusion of the Junior High Race
Thursday, August 27th 8:30 a.m.
at Oregon Trail Golf Course in Sutherland, NE
SCHEDULE - EVEN numbered year @ STATE means Boys run first
6:30 AM Course OPEN to Teams
8:30 AM Girls High School (5000 Meters)
9:00 AM Boys High School (5000 Meters)
9:45 AM Junior High Girls (3000 Meters)
10:15 AM Junior High Boys (3000 Meters)
Awards to follow at conclusion of the Junior High Race
Volleyball Game Day Information
Friday, August 28th
**LOCATION: LARIAT DUE TO CONSTRUCTION**
JV Varsity vs Hay Springs 2:30 p.m.
Mullen Varsity Triangular 3:30 p.m.
Hay Springs vs Mullen
Hay Springs vs Hemingford
Hemingford vs Mullen
Admission: $7 Adults $5 Students
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
Friday, August 28th
**LOCATION: LARIAT DUE TO CONSTRUCTION**
JV Varsity vs Hay Springs 2:30 p.m.
Mullen Varsity Triangular 3:30 p.m.
Hay Springs vs Mullen
Hay Springs vs Hemingford
Hemingford vs Mullen
Admission: $7 Adults $5 Students
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
TeamMates Event Location Change! The Kick-Off Picnic tonight has been moved to the Assembly of God Church Basement at 6 p.m. Hope to see our TeamMates there!
A great first week of kindergarten with this group!







The 7th graders created homemade bathbombs in class yesterday. Today they tested and made observations on each of the reactions.




ELEMENTARY CLASS PICTURE UPDATE
Elementary Class Pictures have been moved to Friday, August 28th at 7:45 AM.
Elementary retakes will also be August 28th at 12:15 PM in Mrs. Andersen’s classroom. Students will be bused to & from the HS for their retake pictures.
Middle School/High School Class Pictures & Senior Banners will remain as scheduled on August 25th at 1:30 PM.
Thank you for your understanding!
Elementary Class Pictures have been moved to Friday, August 28th at 7:45 AM.
Elementary retakes will also be August 28th at 12:15 PM in Mrs. Andersen’s classroom. Students will be bused to & from the HS for their retake pictures.
Middle School/High School Class Pictures & Senior Banners will remain as scheduled on August 25th at 1:30 PM.
Thank you for your understanding!

Your Mullen Broncos Football Team takes the field for the first time this season tomorrow: Friday, August 21 at 700pm. Check out this video to see what the coaches and players have to say about their upcoming season:
https://youtu.be/QJKUuvgVPio
Go Broncos!
https://youtu.be/QJKUuvgVPio
Go Broncos!

🌟 What a special first day of preschool! 🌟
We were so happy to welcome back our returning students and meet our new preschool friends! Our day was filled with smiles, laughter, play, and fun!
It’s going to be a wonderful year of learning, growing, and making memories together! 💛📚🍎
We were so happy to welcome back our returning students and meet our new preschool friends! Our day was filled with smiles, laughter, play, and fun!
It’s going to be a wonderful year of learning, growing, and making memories together! 💛📚🍎








Today, our Yearbook/Journalism students put their cameras to work while learning about shutter speed! Through movement, experimentation, and plenty of trial and error, they discovered how changing shutter speed can freeze action or capture motion.





Football vs Hyannis
Friday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Adults $7.00 Students $5.00
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
Friday, August 21st at 7:00 p.m.
Adults $7.00 Students $5.00
Streaming: fan.hudl.com/mullen
Substitute Kitchen Help
Substitute Paraprofessionals
Substitute Teachers
The responsibilities vary by position, and the starting pay is $15.00/hour. Please call the school office at 308-546-2223 to inquire about any of the opportunities to talk with either Chris Kuncl, Superintendent, Mike Kvanvig, 6-12 Principal, Brett Mauler- PK-5 Principal or April Coetzee, Kitchen Manager.
Please let us know if you can help out.
Substitute Paraprofessionals
Substitute Teachers
The responsibilities vary by position, and the starting pay is $15.00/hour. Please call the school office at 308-546-2223 to inquire about any of the opportunities to talk with either Chris Kuncl, Superintendent, Mike Kvanvig, 6-12 Principal, Brett Mauler- PK-5 Principal or April Coetzee, Kitchen Manager.
Please let us know if you can help out.