Next week is our 1st "Apply to College/FAFSA Completion Week" and in keeping with the theme of college financing, we want to be sure all of our families are aware of Nebraska's state-managed education savings plan. NEST 529 is a flexible, tax-advantaged way for families to save for future education expenses. No matter the account owner’s comfort level and experience with investing, NEST 529 offers professionally managed options to fit everyone’s savings profile by offering a simple, yet robust, mix of investments that appeal to different types of savers.

Nebraska taxpayers can earn tax benefits for saving, including a potential Nebraska State Income Tax Deduction each year on contributions by the account owner of up to $10,0001.

Funds can be used for tuition, books, school equipment, and more.

Savings apply to a wide range of paths: four-year universities, community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeships.

Family and friends can contribute to a student’s NEST 529 account for birthdays, holidays or any special occasion with the NEST 529 GiftED program.

Families can maximize their 2025 tax savings by opening and contributing to a NEST 529 account by December 31.

DID YOU KNOW YOU ALREADY HAVE $50.00 IN YOUR COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT???!!!

If a child was born in Nebraska on or after January 1, 2020, they’re automatically enrolled in the Meadowlark Program and have received a one-time $50 seed contribution to a state-managed NEST 529 account. The Meadowlark Savings Pledge is a great way to start thinking about how to plan for the future — but it’s just the start. Take the next step by opening a NEST 529 account so you can begin or continue saving for higher education. For more information, visit https://nest529.com/meadowlark/ #College&CareerReady #VikingNation #GoVikings

6 months ago, Nicole J. LeClaire
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Loomis Tailgater Raffle to be held during tonight’s football game in Loomis. Tickets will be on sale at the Wolves-Vikings volleyball game, as well as the first half of the football game.
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
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Tonight’s volleyball and football games at Loomis will be livestreamed on the Loomis HUDL TV channel at the following link:

Loomis High School | High School Sports | Home | Hudl

JVVB – 4:30; VVB – 5:30; FB – 7:00

GO VIKINGS!!!
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb

Head over to Loomis tonight for some volleyball and football!

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6 months ago, Laney Badgley
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Results from the RPAC XC meet in Arapahoe: Kendra Porteck - 8th Jonah Fisher - 9th
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
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Go support the Vikings at the RPAC meet in Arapahoe today!

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6 months ago, Laney Badgley
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Go cheer on our Lady Vikings at Wilcox for a triangular!
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Today's volleyball matches at Wilcox-Hildreth triangular will be livestreamed on the W-H HUDL Channel at the following site:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/wilcox/organization/20532/wilcox-hildreth-high-school

The Vikings will be playing at 6:15 & 7:30; games are in Wilcox.

GO VIKINGS!!!
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
This Saturday is UNK Homecoming Parade! Come see the Vikings Marching Band! 🎶🎶🎶 Good luck Band!!
6 months ago, Lindsay Lund
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Today’s JVFB game at Arapahoe will be livestreamed a the following site:

arapahoewarriors.tv

Kickoff is set for 5:30.

GO VIKINGS!!!
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
Attached are the activities for the upcoming week of Oct. 6 - Oct. 14.

There's no school for students on Monday, Oct. 6th. Teachers will be at Professional Development/In-service in Holdrege all day.

GO VIKINGS!!!
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
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Congratulations to our Vikings Marching Band on their performance in the Harvest of Harmony Parade!!! Full results of placements in parade will be available later this week from the event. Great work Band!!! Go Vikings!!
6 months ago, Lindsay Lund
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This evening’s football game at Overton will be livestreamed on the Overton HUDL TV Channel at the following site:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/overton/organization/119/overton-public-high-school

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

GO VIKINGS!!!
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
Check out the activities going on today!

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6 months ago, Laney Badgley
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The Viking Marching Band will be participating in the Harvest of Harmony Parade in Grand Island on Saturday, Oct. 4th.

The parade begins at 8:00 a.m.

The parade location is 3rd Street, Downtown Grand Island, between Eddy and Oak streets (See attached Map)
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
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The Student Council attended the RPAC Leadership Conference at McCook Community College today. These student leaders brainstormed ways to implement positive changes at school.
6 months ago, Penny Birkel
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Today’s JHVB game at So. Valley will be livestreamed at the following site:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/oxford/organization/6834/southern-valley-high-school

Game time is set for 1:30 p.m. (A team, followed by B team)

GO VIKINGS!!!
6 months ago, Craig Newcomb
Senior FAFSA Night & Pulled Pork Dinner
Thursday, October 16th
Seniors and their families are invited to enjoy a delicious pulled pork dinner while completing the FAFSA! This is a great opportunity to get the paperwork done and open the door to scholarships and grant money for college.

👉 RSVP to Dr. C. at the school by Friday, October 10th.
email: jenna.christensen@bertrandvikings.org or call the school 308-472-3427 or text the school 308-991-1957
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Silent Auction for Scholarships
We’re collecting donations for a silent auction to raise scholarship funds for our seniors! The auction will run through Friday, October 17th, with basket winners announced at the football game that evening.

🎉 The scholarship winner will also be drawn and awarded that night!

Auction items may be delivered to the school for Dr. C., or email her and she will gladly arrange pick-up.
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🙌 Thank you for supporting our seniors and helping them achieve their college dreams!
6 months ago, Steph Edgren
First Quiz Bowl competitions of the year for our elementary and junior high teams! Good luck to all students/athletes today!
6 months ago, Penny Birkel
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Miss Badgley took the 7th graders to Kearney to see the play The Outsiders! They just finished reading it in time to go watch the performance. Thanks to Ali V. and Scott S. for helping chaperone!
6 months ago, Laney Badgley
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