Results from the Knox County Invite 4/8/26.
🎉 Congratulations to Our Multi-Activity Student Award Winners! 🎉
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) have announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award!
This prestigious recognition honors students in grades 9–12 who participate in three or more NSAA-sanctioned activities during the academic year—an incredible testament to their dedication, leadership, and well-rounded involvement.
👏 We are proud to recognize the following LCC students:
Alex Allison, Paul Allison, Boston Brown, Abigail Brummels, Madyson Campbell, Jaylen Carpenter, Talon Carson, Ava Christiansen, Luke Erwin, Kloie Ferris, Laney Folkers, Faith Galvin, Grace Galvin, Darly Garcia-Perez, Leah Gould, Kennedy Hall, Addison Hoeppner, Parker Hoeppner, Paxton Hoeppner, Lisa Jackson, Luke Jackson, Cade Johnson, Owen Johnson, Ruby Jonas, Jolynn Kinkaid, Dayton Korth, Carlie Kvols, Noah Larson, Alyza Leonard, Nolan Nordby, Justice Olson, Weston Patefield, Drey Puppe, James Recob, Tyler Recob, Ava Reifenrath, Willa Roberts, Kolten Settje, Taelynn Settje, Nora Specht, Devin Staples, Josiah Tasler, Kate Tasler, Tanner Thompson, Turner Thompson, Bryson Urwiler, Sebastiaan Van Drongelen
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/textfile/masa/MASA-Press-Release-25-26.pdf
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/textfile/masa/MASA-Recipient-List-25-26.pdf
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) and the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) have announced the recipients of the 2025-2026 Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Student Award!
This prestigious recognition honors students in grades 9–12 who participate in three or more NSAA-sanctioned activities during the academic year—an incredible testament to their dedication, leadership, and well-rounded involvement.
👏 We are proud to recognize the following LCC students:
Alex Allison, Paul Allison, Boston Brown, Abigail Brummels, Madyson Campbell, Jaylen Carpenter, Talon Carson, Ava Christiansen, Luke Erwin, Kloie Ferris, Laney Folkers, Faith Galvin, Grace Galvin, Darly Garcia-Perez, Leah Gould, Kennedy Hall, Addison Hoeppner, Parker Hoeppner, Paxton Hoeppner, Lisa Jackson, Luke Jackson, Cade Johnson, Owen Johnson, Ruby Jonas, Jolynn Kinkaid, Dayton Korth, Carlie Kvols, Noah Larson, Alyza Leonard, Nolan Nordby, Justice Olson, Weston Patefield, Drey Puppe, James Recob, Tyler Recob, Ava Reifenrath, Willa Roberts, Kolten Settje, Taelynn Settje, Nora Specht, Devin Staples, Josiah Tasler, Kate Tasler, Tanner Thompson, Turner Thompson, Bryson Urwiler, Sebastiaan Van Drongelen
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/textfile/masa/MASA-Press-Release-25-26.pdf
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/textfile/masa/MASA-Recipient-List-25-26.pdf
🐻What a day for the LCC track teams today in Creighton at the Knox County Invite🐻
💥Drey Puppe breaks school record in the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.03. His time tops his older brother Danny's time of 14.56
🏆🏆Lady Bears make it 2 invites and 2 team championships on the season with their team title in Creighton today!
Weekly Activities.
High School Track results from Tuesday, March 31st at Plainview.
NECC Scholastic Contest 2026
Today, 22 LCC High School students participated in the Northeast Community College Scholastic Competition. Students took tests on topics ranging from American Government to Welding to Physics. While students waited for their testing slots they had the opportunity to socialize with the plethora of students from surrounding schools who participated. Contest results will be announced next week!!
Today, 22 LCC High School students participated in the Northeast Community College Scholastic Competition. Students took tests on topics ranging from American Government to Welding to Physics. While students waited for their testing slots they had the opportunity to socialize with the plethora of students from surrounding schools who participated. Contest results will be announced next week!!
Today, we celebrate the incredible individuals who make a difference in our classrooms every single day = our LCC School paraprofessionals! 💙🧡
From supporting student learning to building meaningful relationships, our paras are essential to who we are as a school community. Their patience, dedication, and care help create environments where all students can succeed.
At LCC School, we truly are Stronger Together, and our paraprofessionals are a big part of that strength.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to these amazing team members for all they do to support our students, staff, and schools! 👏🍎
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #LCCStrongerTogether
From supporting student learning to building meaningful relationships, our paras are essential to who we are as a school community. Their patience, dedication, and care help create environments where all students can succeed.
At LCC School, we truly are Stronger Together, and our paraprofessionals are a big part of that strength.
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to these amazing team members for all they do to support our students, staff, and schools! 👏🍎
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #LCCStrongerTogether
🚨 Safety First at LCC – Reunification Drill Today 🚨
Today, Wednesday, April 1st, LCC School will be conducting an important Reunification Safety Drill, following school dismissal at 2:00 pm, as part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and preparedness.
This drill involves a select group of volunteer students (Grades 3, 5, and High School), staff, and community partners, including local law enforcement. Families of participating students have already been notified.
🟠 What’s happening?
The drill will begin at 2:20 PM, with reunification practice taking place at the Laurel Community Center starting at 3:00 PM.
🟠 What is a reunification drill?
This is a practice scenario that prepares us to safely reunite students with their parents/guardians in the event of an emergency that requires relocation from school.
🟠 Why it matters:
While we hope to never need this process, being prepared is critical. This drill allows us to:
✔️ Practice and refine our procedures
✔️ Train staff and partners
✔️ Help students feel more comfortable and confident in a real situation
Please note: Only selected participants are involved. All other students will have their planned early dismissal at 2:00 pm today.
We are grateful for the support of our staff, students, families, and community partners as we work together to keep LCC safe.
#StrongerTogether
Today, Wednesday, April 1st, LCC School will be conducting an important Reunification Safety Drill, following school dismissal at 2:00 pm, as part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and preparedness.
This drill involves a select group of volunteer students (Grades 3, 5, and High School), staff, and community partners, including local law enforcement. Families of participating students have already been notified.
🟠 What’s happening?
The drill will begin at 2:20 PM, with reunification practice taking place at the Laurel Community Center starting at 3:00 PM.
🟠 What is a reunification drill?
This is a practice scenario that prepares us to safely reunite students with their parents/guardians in the event of an emergency that requires relocation from school.
🟠 Why it matters:
While we hope to never need this process, being prepared is critical. This drill allows us to:
✔️ Practice and refine our procedures
✔️ Train staff and partners
✔️ Help students feel more comfortable and confident in a real situation
Please note: Only selected participants are involved. All other students will have their planned early dismissal at 2:00 pm today.
We are grateful for the support of our staff, students, families, and community partners as we work together to keep LCC safe.
#StrongerTogether
On Tuesday, April 7, testing will be administered for all high school students at the high school building.
9th grade: PreACT 8/9
10th grade: PreACT
11th grade: ACT
Please help your student prepare by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before arriving at school.
Important reminders:
Juniors will be dismissed immediately following the completion of their testing.
Seniors should report to school at 11:30 a.m. for a mandatory class meeting.
High school track pictures will be taken at 2:30 p.m. All athletes need to report at that time and remain for practice afterward.
Thank you for your support in helping our students be prepared and successful on testing day.
🎶🎷 Congratulations to the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Jazz Band on an outstanding festival season! 🎺🏆
On March 24, the LCC Jazz Band traveled to the Coyote Jazz Festival at the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, where they earned 2nd place in their class under the direction of Mrs. Patti Beyeler!
A special shoutout to our talented soloists who received Soloist Citations:
🎷 Kolten Settje – alto saxophone
🎷 Mara Droppers – tenor saxophone
🎺 Christian Staples – trumpet
The band also brought home a 2nd place trophy for their incredible performance! 🏆
Then on March 30, the LCC Jazz Band competed at the NECC Jazz Festival in the Cox Activities Center on the Northeast Community College campus, where Mara Droppers earned a Superior Solo Certificate for her outstanding tenor saxophone solos. 🌟
We are so proud of these musicians and the dedication they continue to show. Congratulations on representing LCC with excellence! 🎶💙💛
On March 24, the LCC Jazz Band traveled to the Coyote Jazz Festival at the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, where they earned 2nd place in their class under the direction of Mrs. Patti Beyeler!
A special shoutout to our talented soloists who received Soloist Citations:
🎷 Kolten Settje – alto saxophone
🎷 Mara Droppers – tenor saxophone
🎺 Christian Staples – trumpet
The band also brought home a 2nd place trophy for their incredible performance! 🏆
Then on March 30, the LCC Jazz Band competed at the NECC Jazz Festival in the Cox Activities Center on the Northeast Community College campus, where Mara Droppers earned a Superior Solo Certificate for her outstanding tenor saxophone solos. 🌟
We are so proud of these musicians and the dedication they continue to show. Congratulations on representing LCC with excellence! 🎶💙💛
🎉 Congratulations to Madyson Campbell on earning 3rd Gold at State FCCLA! 🥇
Her hard work and outstanding achievement have earned her a spot at Nationals in Washington, DC this summer! 🇺🇸✨
We are so proud of Madyson and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes on the national stage.
March brought LCC families together to read the book, "Wishtree," by Katherine Applegate as part of our annual One School One Book program! Students had the opportunity to read nightly with their families and then respond to trivia questions the next school day to earn prizes. Our Grand Prize winners from each grade level (K-8) received $25 gift certificates to Scholastic (K-5) or Barnes and Noble (6-8). Thank you to Luann Bartels who designed the book posters that were also awarded to a student at each school. We hope you enjoyed the One School One Book experience as much as we did!
🎶 LCC Musicians Shine at State Honor Band! 🎶
The Nebraska Class C State Honor Band was held at Kearney High School on Saturday, March 28, 2026—and LCC had an incredible showing!
Out of 298 auditions submitted from 33 schools across Nebraska, nine LCC students earned a place in the 2026 State Honor Band, where 225 students were ultimately selected. Even more impressive—all nine received state medals at the event! 🏅
👏 Concert Band:
Caden Barnes & Tenlie Christiansen – batter percussion
Stella Graham – bass clarinet
Foster Stone – trumpet
👏 Symphonic Band:
Alex Allison – bari saxophone
Jolynn Kinkaid – batter percussion
Christian Staples – trumpet
👏 Wind Ensemble:
Paul Allison – trombone
Derek Nelson – batter percussion
We are so proud of these talented musicians for representing LCC with excellence and dedication. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 🎺🥁🎷
The Nebraska Class C State Honor Band was held at Kearney High School on Saturday, March 28, 2026—and LCC had an incredible showing!
Out of 298 auditions submitted from 33 schools across Nebraska, nine LCC students earned a place in the 2026 State Honor Band, where 225 students were ultimately selected. Even more impressive—all nine received state medals at the event! 🏅
👏 Concert Band:
Caden Barnes & Tenlie Christiansen – batter percussion
Stella Graham – bass clarinet
Foster Stone – trumpet
👏 Symphonic Band:
Alex Allison – bari saxophone
Jolynn Kinkaid – batter percussion
Christian Staples – trumpet
👏 Wind Ensemble:
Paul Allison – trombone
Derek Nelson – batter percussion
We are so proud of these talented musicians for representing LCC with excellence and dedication. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 🎺🥁🎷
LCC 10th graders brought biology to life during an exciting, hands-on learning day! 🌱🔬
Students rotated through interactive sessions exploring soils, native plants, and wildlife, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural systems around them. They then toured windbreaks and the arboretum before putting their knowledge into action by designing their own windbreaks.
This “Biology in Action” experience gave students the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to real-world problem solving—building skills that go far beyond the textbook.
This collaborative event was hosted by Haskell Agricultural Laboratory in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Nebraska Forestry. 🌾
Students rotated through interactive sessions exploring soils, native plants, and wildlife, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural systems around them. They then toured windbreaks and the arboretum before putting their knowledge into action by designing their own windbreaks.
This “Biology in Action” experience gave students the opportunity to apply classroom concepts to real-world problem solving—building skills that go far beyond the textbook.
This collaborative event was hosted by Haskell Agricultural Laboratory in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Nebraska Forestry. 🌾
❗️LCC Lady Bears are your team champions today at the Plainview track invite❗️
Individual results for the boys and girls teams will be shared at a later time🐻🐻🐻
Weekly Activities.
On March 26th, 15 LCC High School youth participated in the Empower Youth Summit in Bellevue. The students were welcomed by Keynote speaker Foster Huggins, sharing a powerful message about living a meaningful life.
Students then transitioned through breakout sessions of their choice focused on leadership, connection and relationships, technology, mental health, goals, and well-being, all leading students to small group discussions and an overview of resources available to promote self care and wellness.
🎉 NCPA Winter Academic All-State Awards 🎉
Each year, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Coaches Association recognize outstanding students during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons for their academic excellence, leadership, and contributions in their activities.
👏 Congratulations to our honorees:
🏀 Boys Basketball
• Luke Erwin
• Cade Johnson
🏀 Girls Basketball
• Carlie Kvols
• Rena Rasmussen
🎤 Speech
• Kennedy Hall
• Nolan Nordby
🤼 Wrestling
• James Recob
🤼♀️ Girls Wrestling
• Grace Galvin
• Justice Olson
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/awards/ncpaacademicallstate/2025_26%20Winter%20NCPA%20Winners.pdf
Each year, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Coaches Association recognize outstanding students during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons for their academic excellence, leadership, and contributions in their activities.
👏 Congratulations to our honorees:
🏀 Boys Basketball
• Luke Erwin
• Cade Johnson
🏀 Girls Basketball
• Carlie Kvols
• Rena Rasmussen
🎤 Speech
• Kennedy Hall
• Nolan Nordby
🤼 Wrestling
• James Recob
🤼♀️ Girls Wrestling
• Grace Galvin
• Justice Olson
https://nsaa-static.s3.dualstack.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/awards/ncpaacademicallstate/2025_26%20Winter%20NCPA%20Winners.pdf
*High School track previously scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at Plainview has been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 31st with the hopes of avoiding potential weather that week.*
🎷🥈 What a performance! Huge congratulations to our Jazz Band for earning 2nd place at the USD Jazz Festival today!
Your hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage—we are so proud of the way you represented our school. 🎶👏
A special shoutout to our outstanding soloists who received Soloist Citations:
⭐ Kolten Settje
⭐ Mara Droppers
⭐ Christian Staples
Way to go, musicians! Keep making us proud! 🎺🎶 #JazzBand #StrongerTogether #Excellence
Your hard work, talent, and dedication truly shined on stage—we are so proud of the way you represented our school. 🎶👏
A special shoutout to our outstanding soloists who received Soloist Citations:
⭐ Kolten Settje
⭐ Mara Droppers
⭐ Christian Staples
Way to go, musicians! Keep making us proud! 🎺🎶 #JazzBand #StrongerTogether #Excellence
