BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 11, Monday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook Monday night’s Blair School Board meeting, which had generated significant anticipation due to recent bullying-related controversies, drew approximately 30 attendees, with about half being students required to attend as part of their school curriculum. The meeting, which began with the Pledge of Allegiance and routine…
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BREAKING: Blair Schools Action Plan for Bullying and Harassment Released
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 November 10, Sunday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook This is the text of an email the school system will send to Parents. We’ve been told this will either go out tonight (Sunday) or tomorrow morning. Dear Blair Community Schools Families, Your child’s safety drives every decision at all Blair schools. Today, we announce…
Blair School Board Appreciates Tim Welch’s Service, Addresses Community Concerns
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 26, Saturday)Kari Loseke, Blair School Board President The Blair Community Schools Board of Education would like to address the concerns and comments raised at the October 14th Board Meeting, including those shared by Mr. Tim Welch, who resigned his seat on the Board of Education this month. We are appreciative of…
Sarah Byrne for School Board: Bullying, Curriculum, and Boundaries
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 25, Friday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As Blair schools grapple with recent controversies, including last week’s resignation of board member Tim Welch over bullying concerns, write-in school board candidate Sarah Byrne is proposing specific solutions while outlining a broader educational vision. Addressing the bullying crisis that prompted Welch’s departure, Byrne acknowledges…
Meet Melaini Sturm: Write-In Candidate for Blair School Board
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 October 23, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook In a detailed interview, write-in candidate Melaini Sturm shares her vision for Blair schools and introduces herself to the community. A mother of two Blair students and long-time resident, Sturm brings nearly two decades of professional experience in learning and development to her candidacy. Background…
Bill McAllister Shares His Vision for Nebraska’s State Board of Education: An In-Depth Interview
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 25, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook In a wide-ranging interview, Bill McAllister, a candidate for the Nebraska State Board of Education (District 3 – which includes Blair and Washington County at large), sat down with us on a beautiful September afternoon, and offered detailed insights into his educational philosophy and plans….
Lisa Schonhoff: A Conservative Voice for Nebraska’s State Board of Education
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 24, Tuesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editorblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook As the election for Nebraska’s State Board of Education approaches, District 3 candidate Lisa Schonhoff presents herself as a conservative advocate for traditional educational values. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Schonhoff aims to bring her classroom expertise to the state level, focusing on…
Blair School Board Approves Budget, Considers New Reading Curriculum
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 September 18, Wednesday)Don Harrold, Writer / Editor with Aimee Cothranblairtoday@mail.com – Facebook The Blair Community Schools Board of Education held their monthly meeting on September 16, 2024, addressing several key issues including budget approval, curriculum updates, and facility improvements. Budget Highlights: $2 million increase in the general fund $1,500 base pay raise for teachers…
Blair High School Band Marches into New Era
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 28) – The Applejack Festival, an annual celebration of the apple harvest in Nebraska City, has been a beloved event for decades. Held over two weekends in September, the festival draws between 60,000 and 80,000 visitors to the city. It features a wide array of apple-themed activities, including orchard visits, apple…
Blair High School’s Derek Penner to Compete at National High School Musical Theatre Awards
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (MAY 16, 2024) Blair High School senior Derek Penner achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected to compete in the prestigious National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards. This honor is a testament to Penner’s exceptional talent, dedication, and hard work in musical theatre, and it places him among…