Today is paraprofessional appreciation day. GRHS would like to thank Erica and Jim for all they do for students and the school!
Humanities Nebraska speaker Nancy Gillis to Present at GRHS Cultural Fair
Speaker Nancy Gillis will present a program "A Brief History of the Five Tribes of Nebraska", on April 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the Gordon Rushville High School as part of the Gordon-Rushville High School Cultural Fair. This presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and Gordon-Rushville High School as part of the HN Speakers Bureau. If you or your family is interested in participating in the Cultural Fair and creating a table display of your family's cultural heritage and cultural story, please contact Brooke Simmons at the Gordon-Rushville High School by April 7, 2025. Local historians and artists are also welcome to participate.
Covering the history of the five tribes that settled in Nebraska, Gillis's presentation will detail history and sociocultural aspects of the Omaha, Ponca, Pawnee, Santee and Winnebago, with an additional focus on the history of the tribes which called the Sandhills home. "A Brief History of the Five Tribes of Nebraska" is one of approximately 300 programs offered through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. The more than 165 available speakers include acclaimed scholars, writers, musicians, storytellers and folklorists on topics ranging from pioneer heritage to ethics and law to international and multicultural issues, making it the largest humanities speakers bureau in the nation. Speakers are available to any non-profit organization in Nebraska. This hour-long program will include a question-and-answer period. The most frequent users of the HN Speakers Bureau are primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, libraries, museums and historical societies, agencies for the elderly, rural organizations, churches, arts organizations and ethnic organizations. Humanities Nebraska sponsors the largest Speakers Bureau program.
The program and the Cultural Fair will be open to the public.
We are aware of the potential for winter weather tomorrow, March 29, 2025. At this time, we are planning on having Prom as scheduled. If conditions tomorrow develop that make it impractical to have Prom, a decision will be made between 3:00 and 4:00 PM and a reschedule date will be announced. Again, we are currently planning on having Prom as originally planned. Thank you.
The GRHS ProStart students are now taking orders for meal kits. This year, we are offering Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls and Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowls. Each kit serves 4 people. We also have a Salted Caramel Brownie kit that makes 8 large bars. Place order by Wednesday, April 16th
The GRHS ProStart students are now taking orders for meal kits that we produce and sell as our annual fundraising for our program. This year, we are offering Southwest Chicken Rice Bowls and Spicy Shrimp Rice Bowls. Each kit serves 4 people and sells for $40. We also have a Salted Caramel Brownie kit that makes 8 large bars and sells for $15. Contact Mrs. Kruger or one of the ProStart students by Wednesday, April 16th to place your order and make prepayment. We will have the kits ready to pick up at the high school on Friday, May 2nd between 3 and 5 pm.
Congrats to our Winter Activities Academic All State Members Madyson Dehart-Harris, Lainey Fillmore, Aiden Heiser, Case Scheenen, Rowan Simonson, Emma Martins, and Claire Wellnitz.
Mustang Fans the track meet in Scottsbluff this Friday 3-28-25 will have an earlier start. Events will start at 10 am MST. The bus will leave Gordon at 6:30 am.
Congrats to all our Gordon-Rushville Winter Athletes, The WTC has release this years all-conference selections.
Mrs. Heiser's classes did presentations on Conic Sections. They were all very impressive!
Due to the weather and road conditions, Gordon-Rushville Public Schools will have a 2-hour late start today Wednesday, March 19th. No breakfast will be served and buses will run accordingly leaving Rushville at 9:05 am and leaving Gordon at 9:35 am. Stay tuned to the radio stations or www.grmustangs.org for further information.
Speech season ended yesterday at districts in Maxwell. Claire Wellnitz placed 4th in entertainment, 5th in serious prose and 6th in poetry. She is the first GRHS student that has medaled in all three events at Districts. A team Showcase is set at the Gordon Theatre 3/20/25 6 pm
Congrats to Emma Martins as she takes the next step in her Athletic Career by signing a letter of Intent to continue her Volleyball Career with the College of Saint Mary's Flames in Omaha.
The Speech team spent the last two weekends In Gering and Mitchell. Claire Wellnitz placed 6th in Entertainment speaking at both events. As the speech team gears up for districts you are invited to their showcase March 20th at 6:00 pm at the Gordon Theater.
Due to the weather and road conditions, school and all school events have been canceled for today Friday, March 7th.
Due to the weather and road conditions, Gordon-Rushville Public Schools will have a 2-hour late start tomorrow Friday, March 7th. No breakfast will be served and buses will run accordingly leaving Rushville at 9:05 am and leaving Gordon at 9:35 am. Stay tuned to the radio stations or www.grmustangs.org for further information.
Due to the forecasted winter storm in our area, school and all school events have been canceled for today Thursday, March 6th.
Tuesday, March 11, will be a noon dismissal for students at GRPS. There will be teacher inservice in the afternoon. Spring Break is Wednesday, March 12, through Friday, March 14. Thank you.
Last weekend our Pro Start team finished their competition season at the State meet. Congrats to all our participants at state.
Yearbooks are officially on Sale...You can purchase your yearbook today though March 15 for $45.00. It is packed full of pictures and information from this school year! After March 15 the price will go up to $60.00 per book. GET THEM ORDERED SOON! You can also set up a payment plan and pay the $45.00 in 3 payments!
Don't miss out on getting yours! We will not be ordering extra so grab yours for the $45.00 while you can!
Use the below link to order:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1058875/Gordon-Rushville-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2025022612152247796/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_term=YBA_Plan_Promote&utm_campaign=YBK_MER1448_YBA_LWPRICE_HS_SY23_&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_content=YBK-Comp1-CTA-Button
We are so proud of Amara and here amazing singing ability.
She was invited to kick off the championship round of the NSAA State Wrestling Tourney.
If you would like to watch follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FL9ep4r5j/
