Neodesha High School

The Neodesha High School drama department will present Frozen, Jr. on Saturday, February 8 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 pm. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $2 for high school and middle school students. Elementary students get in free thanks to a generous donation.

Teams – Caney, Cherryvale, Fredonia, Neodesha

Approximate game times and locations

Main Gym (All BOYS games)

4:00 – Neodesha vs. Fredonia (B game)

5:00 – Neodesha vs. Fredonia (A game)

6:00 – Caney vs. Cherryvale (B game)

7:00 – Caney vs. Cherryvale (A game)

Secondary Gym (All GIRLS games)

4:00 – Neodesha vs. Fredonia (A game)

5:00 – Neodesha vs. Fredonia (B game)

6:00 – Caney vs. Cherryvale (A game)

7:00 – Caney vs. Cherryvale (B game)

Admission: $4 adults - $3 students All Tournament games – NO PASSES accepted!

Please extend your congratulations to the following students for being selected for the first ever Chanute Honor Band. Students are referred to this event by recommendation from their instructors and are currently excelling on their instrument. The following students have been selected to play in one of 3 bands composed of students from across South East Kansas that are within the same age group and skill set as they are. From Neodesha Middle School in the Second and Third year bands we would like to congratulate the following students on their selection for this event!

Aleeya Dixon

Caylan Ringle

Mayra Wheeler

Camila Ortiz

AnnaLee Winters

Aubrey Jamison

Brylor Hinshaw

Ka’Liyah Lawrence

Sam Meseraull

Shaiden Dodge

Tabby Oldweiler

These students will perform with the honor bands on February 1st in Chanute at Royster Middle School 400 W. Main in Chanute. The concert will start at 3 with the first year band and end at 4:30 with the 3rd year band. This concert is free to the public and we encourage you to come out and support these fantastic bluestreak band students on their achievement!

Please send your seniors first, middle, and last name to: tscott@usd461.org to ensure the correct spelling on the diplomas. Thank you.

To take advantage of this and other community service opportunities, contact Rebekah Peitz in the Promise Office.

It is a BIG year for the Neodesha Promise! November 2024, marks 5 YEARS of the Neodesha Promise Scholarship Program. In the past 5 years, we have had 148 students receive the Promise Scholarship and sent over $775,000 in scholarship funds. Please be sure to follow the Neodesha Promise on Instagram and Facebook for more details!

The Promise has sent out just over $170,000 the Fall 2024 semester. By January 2025 we will have sent just over One MILLION dollars in scholarships. Please check out some upcoming deadlines/events below! Have questions about the Promise? Please reach out!

2025 Promise Application requirements:

• 2.5 GPA or higher (9th-12th grade)

• 50 community service hours

• Students will turn their community service hour forms into the Promise office

• Students receiving 100+ community service hours will qualify for an additional 5%

• Community service opportunities:

• https://www.neodeshapromise.org/_files/ugd/f9aa48_d7f6cc23739c4248ad8c5b69b492d17b.pdf

• Community service form:

• https://www.neodeshapromise.org/_files/ugd/f9aa48_2b8c1ca434874da089e1c55cd0ae7bca.pdf

• ACT requirement of 21 for students planning to attend a four university

• There is no ACT requirement for students planning to attend a community college or Technical school

Important dates:

January 3rd - Scholarship/FAFSA completion 9-3pm

January 15th - FAFSA night 6pm

March 3rd Promise Application closes for 2025 applicants

Rebekah Peitz

Neodesha Promise Administrator/College Academic Coach

620.440.0176

info@neodeshapromise.org

rpeitz@usd461.com

9:00 AM Wresting @ Fredonia

9:00 AM TVL Powerlifting @ Cherryvale

6:30 PM Bluetunes Dinner Concert

8 Period Day

4:00 PM MS BB @ Caney (see schedule above)

8 Period Day

5:00 PM Home HS Basketball vs. Fredonia

Late Start

Block Day

FFA @ Eureka

Block Day

3:00 PM Regional Scholars Bowl @ Haven

3:30 PM MS TVL Basketball @ Fredonia

5:30 PM JV/C Boys Basketball @ Oswego

5:00 PM HS Basketball @ Eureka

MS Formal 6:30 PM (Pictures Begin) to 9:00 PM

10:00 AM MS TVL Basketball TBD

7:00 PM HS Musical

A reminder to students and parents that students are not allowed to carry medication (prescription or over the counter). ALL medication must be checked in with school nurse and a medication form must be signed by parent/guardian in order for the nurse to administer proper medication.

We are a non-profit organization that works in conjunction with Neodesha Public Schools, USD 461. This organization was established in 1995 by then Superintendent of schools, High School Principal, and various community members. The organization was established with bylaws and a governing board for the purpose of exposing Neodesha High School students with on the job training in the construction industry. Each year students have the opportunity to be enrolled in a building trades class at Neodesha High School. This class partners with the NEF to preform construction tasks within the community of Neodesha. Since the inception of the organization these students have built over 20 houses from the ground up. They have also completed remodeling projects for the school, local churches, businesses, and community members. The projects completed by the NEF have added value to our community along with providing our community with much needed housing options

• Programs: Housing projects, Student Assistance Program, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, Phoenix Project

• Fundraising Opportunities: Engraved Granite Tiles, School Supply Drive with UMC, General Donations

• Board Members: Juanita Erickson, Nathan West, Drew Johnson, Jackie Chandler, Kim Petrulis, and Rebekah Peitz

Contact us at www.neodesha.k12.ks.us; Phone- 620-325-3015

Nathan West (President)