Mullen Public Schools

Help us congratulate and meet Cecilia Coons! Cece will be starting her new role as Mullen’s High School Special Education teacher starting next fall! My name is Cecilia Coons, but most people call me Cece. I live in Mullen with my ten-year-old son, Zach. He is in fourth grade at Mullen Public Schools. I have worked at the school for ten years as a paraprofessional. I enjoy being outdoors, traveling and attending my son’s extracurricular activities. I graduated from Mullen Public Schools in 2009. I attended college at Chadron State and obtained my bachelor’s degree in business in May 2014. However, I decided to return by taking online classes in the fall of 2021, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education. I graduated in May of 2024. I wanted to become a teacher because I enjoy working with students and seeing them grow as individuals. Teaching has always been a dream of mine and I am looking forward to fulfilling my dream. Being a paraprofessional for ten years has given me the skills I feel necessary to be a successful 9-12 special education educator. I am eager to begin this journey! I love that Mullen Public Schools has great staff, who are welcoming and encouraging. The atmosphere of teamwork between teachers, paras, and administration is strong. Working for Mullen Public Schools has been an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to continue working in this positive environment.

Help us congratulate and meet Harlee Fischer! Harlee will be starting her new role as Mullen’s Middle School Special Education teacher starting next fall! I’m excited to share that I am starting my teaching journey at Mullen Public Schools. I am originally from Stuart, NE, but I moved to Mullen in 2022 and have been a paraprofessional at Mullen Public Schools for the past two school years. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2021 and recently pursued my master’s degree in Family and Consumer Science Education. I will officially graduate in May. My passion for teaching comes from my love for helping students grow not only academically but also in skills that will serve them beyond the classroom. I believe in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel valued and empowered. What I love most about Mullen Public Schools is the dedication to student academic success and the close-knit atmosphere that makes every student feel seen and supported. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait to take on this next chapter as a teacher here at Mullen Public Schools.

Help us congratulate and meet Mollie Finney! Mollie will be starting her new role as Mullen’s 3rd grade teacher starting next fall! Hello! I'm Mollie Finney, though most of you probably know me or have seen me around. I’m originally from North Platte and then lived in Lincoln for college. I moved to Seneca in 2014 and have kept busy with our two girls—Marki, who is 9, and Hattie, who is 7 months old. I love spending time outdoors, attending my kids' sporting events, walking my dogs, enjoying good food, and lifting weights! Shortly after moving here, I was offered a job as a paraeducator, which sparked my passion for elementary education. I went on to attend Chadron State College, where I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Kindergarten through 8th grade. Working as a paraeducator and substitute teacher really ignited my desire to become a full-time educator. I found that the relationships with both the staff and students brought me immense joy. I love the imagination and kindness children bring, and I realized that this is something I want to be a part of for the rest of my life. We love Mullen Public Schools for so many reasons. The quality of education is exceptional, and I've found that the staff here are incredibly supportive. They're always ready to help with any needs or questions. In the short time my child has attended Mullen, I’ve realized that the community is truly what makes it so special.

Please join us on March 12, 2025 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. at the Hilltop Gym for the Mullen Public Schools Blood Drive!!! There is always a need for donors! You can save a life by donating your time and blood at the Mullen Blood Drive.

Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference 2025 All-Conference Wrestling

Girls Basketball District Final Mullen vs Wilcox-Hildreth Friday, February 28th @5:00 p.m. Maxwell High School Admission: $6 Adults $5 Students ONLY NSAA PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED Streaming: https://fan.hudl.com/maxwell

Boys Sub District Basketball @Hyannis Tuesday, February 25th Game #1: Sandhills-Thedford vs Mullen 5:00 p.m. Game #2: Hyannis vs Arthur 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27th Winner of Game #1 vs Winner of Game #2 Admission: Adults $6 Students $5 Streaming: https://striv.tv/channel/hyannis/

Boys Basketball @Hay Springs Saturday, February 22nd @ 3:00 p.m. Admission: $5 Adults $3 Students Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hay-springs-high-school-hay-springs-ne

Reminder: On Thursday February 20, 2025 Mullen Public Schools will have a 2 hour late start due to extreme cold temperature in the morning hours. School will start at 9:45 AM. No morning breakfast will be served. Buses will run accordingly. Please be sure to have your students dress accordingly with coats, gloves and stocking hats. Travel safely.

Notice is hereby given that the Mullen Board of Education will host a special meeting for a Board workshop for the purpose of goal setting on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:00 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.

TIME CHANGE!! Boys Basketball Game on Saturday, February 22nd will begin at 3:00 p.m.

Due to extreme cold during the morning hours, Mullen Public Schools will have a 2 hour late start on both Wednesday February 19, 2025 and on Thursday February 20, 2025. School will start at 9:45 AM. No morning breakfast will be served and buses will run accordingly. Please be sure to have your students dress appropriately with coats, gloves and stocking hats.

STATE WRESTLING SEND-OFF TIME CHANGE!!! We will send the boys off at 8:55 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19thth @Hilltop Gym The boys will leave at 9:00 a.m. State wrestling apparel is also in the office!

Send off for state wrestlers will be @ 8:55 am Wednesday.

UPDATE NSAA D2-10 Girls Basketball GAMES ARE MOVED TO WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY Wednesday February 19, 2025 Game 1- 3:30 PM MDT- Mullen vs Arthur County Game 2- 5:00 PM MDT- Paxton vs Sandhills-Thedford Thursday February 20, 2025 5:00 PM MDT- Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2

Due to extreme cold, Mullen Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday February 18, 2025. Please continue to monitor MPS communication sources for updates.

Due to frigid weather conditions, Mullen Public Schools will have a 2 hour late start on both Tuesday February 18, 2025 and Wednesday February 19, 2025. School will begin at 9:45 AM on both dates. No morning breakfast will be served and buses will run accordingly. Please travel safe and make sure your students are dressed appropriately with coats, gloves and stocking hats.

Girls Sub District Information: PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES!! Tuesday, February 18 Mullen vs Arthur 3:30 p.m. S-T vs Paxton 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20th Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2 6:90 p.m. Admission: $6 Adults. $5 Students NO PASSES Live Video Broadcast: fan.hudl.com/mullen

UPDATE- TIME CHANGE Here are the updated times for the NSAA D2-10 Girls Sub-Districts hosted in Mullen at the Hilltop Gym on Tuesday February 18, 2025 3:30 MT Mullen vs Arthur 5:00 MT Paxton vs Sandhills/Thedford. Adults $6 Students $5 No passes will be accepted. Please plan accordingly.

On Monday February 17,2025, Mullen Public Schools will be closed due to the forecasted winter storm set to impact our school district. Please stay tuned to all Mullen Public School communication formats for future notifications.