Happy Birthday Kayden!
We are lucky to have an awesome Music teacher here at Mullen Public Schools. The students didn't miss a "beat" after coming back from summer break!
Happy 1st day back for the 2024/2025 school year from Mullen Elementary School! We love seeing kids playing and having fun at school again! #GoBroncos
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From Sandhills Valley:
"We are inviting all students in K-6 to participate. If they bring a book they can take a book. This also gives them free admission to the volleyball and football games."
All K-6 students can get into the first Volleyball/Football contest of the year on August 30th @ Tryon by bringing a book to participate in the book exchange.
Kindergarten, here we come!! 🎉
School Pictures are coming soon!!
Sports Portraits will be taken Tuesday, August 13. Please refer to the school newsletter for portrait information. Here is the online ordering link for Tuesday's sports portraits:
https://meganandersenphotography.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Index
There will also be packets available in the office for those who prefer to order with cash or check.
REMINDER:
All 7-12th Grade Fall Athletes must have a physical turned into the office by practice time on Monday, August 12th!!
In addition, all 7th and 8th graders must have a physical before participating in any JH sporting events!!
The next regular meeting of the Mullen Board of Education will be Monday, August 12, 2024 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.
Dear Mullen Public Schools Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that all Mullen Public School students can eat for free for the 2024-2025 school year! Mullen Public Schools has been selected to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision. The CEP is a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in selected areas. Since MPS has qualified and is electing to participate in the CEP program, all students in grades K-12 who are enrolled at Mullen Public School will have the option to receive a free breakfast and free lunch.
What is the Community Eligibility Provision?
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a program offered by the Nebraska Department of Education Food Services department. The CEP offers an alternative method for providing school meals to local educational agencies (LEAs). The CEP allows identified schools the ability to offer all students free, nutritious school meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. It uses information from other programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance Program for Needy Families (TANF). Importance of Free and Reduced Applications.
So, do I still need to complete the Family Economic Data Survey? Yes, this is needed for the program and for other fee waivers and option enrollment mileage reimbursement for those who qualify for free status.
Under the CEP program, MPS is still required to serve reimbursable meals, meaning all students must have 3 of the five food groups on their tray, with one of the 3 being at least a ½ cup of fruit or vegetable. The students are not required to eat, nor can they be forced to eat everything on their tray. They need to have that amount as a minimum in order for their meal to be considered reimbursable by the State of Nebraska and the USDA. Also, a new requirement that comes with this program is that families will be required to pay for seconds ($1.00) and, as in the past, extra milk (50 cents each) purchased by students under their family account, as these are not covered under the CEP program. Same goes with students who bring their own lunch, one milk will be a .50 cent charge. In turn, it would be highly recommended that you keep some money in your lunch account. If your account is more than $25 behind, your student will not be allowed to get second entrees or additional milks.
We believe this program will benefit our students and community by ensuring every child can have nutritious meals during the school day. If you have questions about the CEP or the free meal program, please contact Katie Crisp at the elementary school office at 308-546-2292.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Mullen Public Schools Board of Education, Administration, and Staff
It's going to be a FANTASTIC school year! Here is the 2024/2025 Mullen Elementary Supply List. It can also be viewed on the school website under the Documents tab in the Supply List folder.
The elementary playground was sprayed with weed killer this afternoon. Please keep your kids off the playground for a few days.
Thank you!
WEIGHT ROOM WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 19TH- SUNDAY, JULY 21ST!!!
THANK YOU!
We are a month away! We can't wait to see you there!
We wrapped up another amazing FCCLA National Leadership Conference this week! Seattle was beautiful, but we are happy to back in Nebraska. Our last day featured STAR Awards, the closing session, and the after party.
The placings will come out later this summer, but our medals are as follows:
Jadyn and Fayth, Digital Stories for Change- Level 3: Silver
Maci, Food Innovations - Level 1: Silver
Corynn, Leadership- Level 3: Silver
Riley and Kyle, Sports Nutrition- Level 3: Bronze
The next regular meeting of the Mullen Board of Education will be Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. This meeting will be preceded by annual required hearings for the Student Fees Policy, the Parental Engagement Policy and the Parent Involvement Policy. 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
Another FCCLA filled day is in the books! Students attended the FCCLA Showcase featuring student lead projects, fashion show, adviser awards session, and ended the night at the Mariners Baseball game.
Competition day is complete! Today, students checked out the expo- prepared lunch sacks for the local shelters, presented their STAR projects and capped the day off with a visit to the Chihuly Gardens and the Seattle Space Needle. Award placing will be announced on Wednesday.
Another great day in Seattle. Students were up and looking good for the 7am business session, visited the Seattle aquarium, and attended the awards and recognition session this evening. Tomorrow, students will compete in their STAR events.
And they're off and running into this year's FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington where they will compete in STAR, attend sessions, network with members from across the nation, and do a little sightseeing throughout the week. Yesterday, students attended the opening general session, walked through Pike Place Market, saw the iconic gum wall, and got a view of the city on the Great Wheel. Students will compete on Monday, with results on Wednesday.
