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Hello everyone. My name is Brett Croghan, and I am the new 7th grade Social Studies teacher. I am originally from the little town of Portsmouth, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University where I received my Bachelor's of Science in History and Secondary Education. My wife and I got married this summer, and are excited to start our journey in Nebraska. In my free... READ MORE >
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My name is Nicole Teten and I am excited to be teaching sixth grade science this year! I am originally from Kearney, NE. Upon graduating from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, I taught fifth grade for two years in Lexington. I then moved to Omaha and taught sixth grade reading and English for four years in Millard Public Schools. This year will be my seventh... READ MORE >
Middle School Families. Today we are releasing some specific information about how the Middle School will operate at the different tiers based on the district opening document that all schools will be following. District Opening Guidance - https://drive.google.com/file/... Middle School Operating Guidance - https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
Transition Night August 4th! READ MORE >
Nebraska City Middle School will be closed until further notice. Please call (402) 873-5591 and leave a voicemail or email Mr. Pellatz at epellatz@nebcityps.org and we will get back to you. Have a great summer. READ MORE >
Parents and Students:Nebraska City Public Schools is seeking feedback on the closure and remote learning implemented 4th quarter of the 19-20 school year. Please follow the link below to provide us feedback that will help us reflect and prepare for potential scenarios in the future.English - https://forms.gle/HyF3XWZCKpestBX17 Spanish -... READ MORE >
Parents and students I am releasing the end of the year procedures for work, grading and checking in. Please access the video below along with the attached documents for the details you have been asking and waiting for. Thank you for all your hard work the past 6 weeks. I know this has not been easy. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. You Will Make... READ MORE >
More pictures of 6th grade Pioneers being “Earth friendly”. READ MORE >
Although we as a community have been confined to our homes, I asked my 6th grade Science students to show me how they can be “Earth friendly”. Taking advantage of the incredible weather we had last week, and the fact that April 22 marked the 50th anniversary of Earthday, I asked my students to take pictures of themselves picking up litter, planting seeds, planting... READ MORE >
A snowman greeting the NCMS staff working on April 17th. So glad to see him since we miss the kids so much!!Here's another greeting: READ MORE >
Eighth Graders and Parents, It is officially time for 8th grade students to register for their freshman classes. The resources you need in order to do this are linked into this news story. Mrs. Vodicka, guidance counselor at NCHS, put together a how to video and shared the forms. If you need any support with this process you can reach out to the following... READ MORE >
NCMS Parents and Students, As you know the school closure is extended through May 1st. I wanted to share some information that will help you navigate this extended remote learning period. Click on the link below to access the document with this information. I have a couple of specific points I want to share with you. E-Learning Days E-Learning... READ MORE >
Students and Parents of the Nebraska City Community, As we all continue to follow guidelines for the COVID-19 Virus, our FREE LUNCH/BREAKFAST GRAB AND GO will continue throughout the emergency closing of school. Changes to note for FREE LUNCH/BREAKFAST GRAB AND GO are as follows:Beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Grab and Go hours will be extended to 11:30 am –... READ MORE >
Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de NebraskaActualización de COVID-19 3-25-2020Cierre de COVID-19 extendido hasta el 1 de mayoMarch 25th Presione SoltarMarch 25th SEDHD NotificacionMarch 25th COVID-19 ActualizarLas Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Nebraska extenderán el cierre de la escuela COVID-19 hasta el 1 de mayo de 2020. Esta es una medida de precaución para... READ MORE >
Nebraska City Public SchoolsCOVID-19 Update3-25-2020COVID-19 Closure Extended through May 1stMarch 25th Press ReleaseSEDHD March 25th NotificationFull March 25th COVID-19 UpdateNebraska City Public Schools will be extending the COVID-19 school closure through May 1, 2020. This is a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in the community and... READ MORE >
ANUNCIÓ EDUCATIVO Buenos Días/Tardes! Ahora que todos conocen lo del cierre, me gustaría informarle sobre nuestro plan educativo. La educación continuará durante este cierre y es importante para todos nuestros estudiantes, por lo que tenemos planes establecidos durante este tiempo. Aquí está la siguiente información que necesita para comenzar: Todas las... READ MORE >
EDUCATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Good Morning/Afternoon! Now that everyone is aware of the closure, I would like to update you on our educational plan. Continuing education during this closure is important for all of our students so we have plans in place during this time. Here is the following information you need to get you started: All instruction, assignments, and... READ MORE >
Click here for the Full LetterMarch 16, 2020 Nebraska City Public Schools has canceled school and activities starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through Tuesday, March 31, 2020. We will resume classes on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. At the 3:30pm press conference regarding the Coronavirus, Governor Ricketts and State Commissioner of Education Matt Blomstedt... READ MORE >
Dear Pioneer Parents & Guardians Starting Monday, March 16th, middle school students are allowed to take their Chromebook home with them. This decision is made to give students an opportunity to get used to the routine of having the device at home and ensuring that internet connection works away from the school building. If you do not have internet connection... READ MORE >
Estimadas familias de la ciudad de Nebraska Escuela,Escuelas de la ciudad de Nebraska Pública, Lourdes católica central, y el Centro de Nebraska para la educación de los niños que son ciegos o con discapacidad visual siguen colaborando con nuestra agencia de salud local, el sudeste Departamento de Salud del Distrito (SEDHD), así como con el Departamento de... READ MORE >
Dear Nebraska City School Families,Nebraska City Public Schools, Lourdes Central Catholic, and Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired continue to collaborate with our local health agency, Southeast District Health Department (SEDHD), as well with the Nebraska Department of Education to get timely updates, information, and... READ MORE >
On Friday, March 6th, a group of 8th graders traveled to Lincoln to visit the State Capitol. They had an action packed day. Civics Nebraska, an organization that aids in civic education in Nebraska, led the group throughout the day. Nebraska City graduate Amanda (Crook) Barker led the group as they met with several leaders throughout the day. They were recognized... READ MORE >
From Dear Abby to Teen Magazine, brothers, sisters, parents, and friends, advice is everywhere! The worst thing about receiving advice is knowing if it’s good advice or bad advice! This influences the decisions we make, and those decisions are the ones we have to live with. This is why it’s important that we listen to the good advice rather than the bad. As we... READ MORE >
Our Middle School Library will be hosting a book fair in 2 weeks. The dates & times are: March 16th & 17th - 7:45am-5:00pm March 18th - 7:45am-7:00pm March 19th - 8:00am-12:00nn & 1:00pm-5:00pm You can also go to the NCMS Scholastic Book Fair webpage to place an order online. The online store will be open March 11th - 24th. READ MORE >
Two more students won Mini Fridges and cash - Tiffany Otterness and Cruz Hinojosa. They were the winners on Wednesday & Thursday.Conner Engel and Malayna Madsen were the winners of the Mini Fridge and Cash on Monday and Tuesday.They brought in their "Golden Tickets" and are taking part in the NCMS Step It Up fundraiser. For more information go to www.POP4KIDS.com. READ MORE >
Our school is already amazing, but with your support, it’s going to be even better! The funds we raise will benefit each and every one of them…including yours! That is EQUALITY in ACTION, and we could not be happier! Thank you, parents and students, for being too legit to quit! #stepitup #empoweredkidschangetheworld #schoolrules #makeadifference ... READ MORE >
Some students are "outside-the-box" learners. Maybe they can be called "outside-the-locker" learners. You never know what might fall out when you open it! Luckily, these students are necessarily disorganized or unmotivated, but rather haven't yet developed the executive functions skills needed for middle school life.Luckily, executive function coach Seth Perler... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Our fitness fundraiser, STEP IT UP! got off to an amazing start today with an inspiring kick off assembly. Thank you to our students for being such a great audience! We are raising money to purchase an Awning for the Bus Stop, 21st Century Active Learning Classroom, Outdoor Seating in the Rec. Area and more! Our next step is to ask each of... READ MORE >
All 6th-8th grade HAL students are invited to attend a HAL Seminar on Tuesday, March 10th from 1:00-3:00pm in the Middle School Library. Chad Johnson, the Nebraska Public Power District Senior Energy Education Specialist, will do a STEM challenge with the students and a special virtual reality headset simulation of a Cooper Nuclear Station outage, technicians... READ MORE >
With the excitement of the holidays behind us, and the long, cold winter days ahead, it’s not surprising to see students begin to lose interest in school and to be ready for spring, sunshine, and being outdoors. This is what we often refer to as “the third quarter slump”. After a long break, it’s often difficult to get back into regular sleep patterns, to... READ MORE >
Right now in P.E class. We are country dancing. Some of the songs we are doing are Cotton Eye Joe, Electric Slide, and Country two step. They are pretty fun but one of them is really confusing. The foot work is quick and really hard to keep track of.The things we have learned before dancing was jumping. We learned how to jump higher by exploding. We learned how to... READ MORE >
In America History, we learn all about the history of America. Right now we are learning about the American Revolution and how the colonists fought the British. In American History, it can be fun to learn all about the history of America. If you join American history class you experience all of the history of America with the rest of your class. So far we have... READ MORE >
It is that time of year when both influenza and the “stomach bug” make an unwelcomed appearance in communities. As of the last week in December, “NE continues to report WIDESPREAD activity level to the CDC’s weekly influenza geographic spread estimates surveillance” dhhs.ne.gov. The best way to protect ourselves and students from influenza is to get the flu... READ MORE >
In Mrs. Buckner’s 7th-grade English Language Acquisition (or ELA) classes, students have been writing descriptive essays on multi-layered foods, from tacos to cheesecake to dozens of more delectable delicacies! Students levered out a myriad of unique works in just a few weeks, inserting their “Juicy Color Words” into their writing, designing exuberayting art pieces... READ MORE >
In Mrs. Pickerill’s art class, we painted almost everyday. Her class is fun because she makes the class fun. She would always have creative things to do everyday. She is a great teacher. Her class is one of my favorites because she was interesting projects for us to do. We had to make a portrait of yourself and we had to draw and paint a landscape. We also made a... READ MORE >
In Mrs. Sjulin’s amazing English class, we are doing many exciting things. For example, this week and the next we are doing projects about a book of our own choice that we read. Also, we’re reciting a poem on the second of December. In her class, we are getting better at writing poems because she explains them with ease and makes it simpler for us to understand.... READ MORE >
The longer I teach, the more common it seems for students to struggle with number sense. Although there are many contributing factors to this dilemma, it seems to come down to fewer encounters with numbers. As the holidays and winter breaks are quickly approaching I encourage you to ask your children to help you bake. Especially if you are increasing or decreasing... READ MORE >
Because ELA includes reading, writing, grammar and spelling, our weeks are busy and varied. It seems as though the days fly by! Currently, students are on unit 9 in spelling which reviews words that end in the |er| sound. Students write sentences using the words, have an activity of some sort, and can always practice their words on aaa.spell.com. Tests are... READ MORE >
For the past few weeks in the 7th-grade science class, students have been learning and studying a myriad of unique and interesting topics, from the simplest of molecules to the largest of animal populations! The Water Cycle: Beginning near the start of the second quarter (Q2), Mr. Case’s students learned about multiple different water-related terms, the three... READ MORE >
#BeKind means so much to so many. This simple act of being kind can have an impact on more than just that one person you are kind to. The hope is seeing the domino effect where once we experience the joy being kind gives us, we continue. On that same note, when we experience an act of kindness, the hope is this will motivate us to pay that forward to someone... READ MORE >
Foods with Mrs.Wynn In Foods, we have multiple different things we cook. This year we have made a family recipe, a country’s recipe, homemade pizza sauce and we will be making eggs soon. The reason I picked this class is that I like Mrs.Wynn’s classes. What we do in Foods When we get into class we usually have a question on the... READ MORE >
Mrs. Pickerill’s painting class is one of the best classes, in my opinion. We have painted a few different things but the class is very nice. Mrs. Pickerill is one of the many nice teachers we have in this school. Usually, all of the students are well behaved and that is very helpful to know if you ever join the art class. Right now we are working on a new... READ MORE >
Nebraska City Public Schools will be collecting winter apparel during the month of November. You can help by bringing in new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, mittens, boots and gloves. They can be any size (child or adult) and will be cleaned and distributed to those in need. You can also become a valued member of A Warmer Day by visiting their website at... READ MORE >
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Winter is near! Are you in need of a Winter coat, hat or gloves? Do you know someone who does? Nebraska City Public Schools in conjunction with A Warmer Day is offering a Winter coat distribution. The event will take place beginning at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 13th at Northside Elementary School. The event will conclude at 6:00 PM. This is a free... READ MORE >
The 7th and 8th grade dance. It will be on Friday November 8th. The theme is 80's, and dress code still applies. To get in, please bring a food item for the food pantry. A list of suggested items can be found in the office on a dance poster, outside of Mrs. Meredith's room and in the library. You won't be able to attend if you have 3 or more ICU's, any ISS/OSS... READ MORE >
Sixth grade social studies students recently completed a quarter-long research project covering the 5 Themes of Geography related to a country of their choice. Their final product was a presentation board displayed during our “Geography Fair.” Students shared their research using a gallery walk, which allows students to move around the room to get information. ... READ MORE >
All 7th grade science classes did their first dissectin this year. Crayfish dissection with a focus on structure and function of gills and exterior features. It was a great experience for all and a great exploration into the anatomy of an invertebrate. READ MORE >
The gym is located on the first floor near the lunchroom. Before you can enter the gym you have to go to the locker room and change into gym clothes. After you change, you wait until Mr. Schnitzer gives you directions on what to do when you enter the gym. The gym is a place for us to do activities. It is also used for learning activities and doing things that... READ MORE >
First of all, you have Mrs.Larson a.k.a.The most amazing teacher in the world. Second, you get to make really cool stuff like tables, shelves, and birdhouses. Third, you get to work with really cool machines like the bandsaw, jointer, and the radial arm saw. But do you know what we do in Woods class? In Woods, it is loud with all the machines working but when you... READ MORE >
Do you want to learn about what is going on inside your teenager's brain? EDGE Nebraska City is hosting an event at NCMS on October 22nd to support parents in this quest to understand the development of their teenage child. Dr. Shelly Benshoof from Behavioral Health Solutions will provide valuable information to help parents understand teenage behavior from a... READ MORE >
Middle School students participated in the 2019 Homecoming Parade down Central Ave. Watch the NCMS Marching Band in action. READ MORE >
6th graders at NCMS have been busy learning about the metric system and how to apply it in our science classes. They’ve learned how to convert metric measurements, what a “meniscus” is and how to use it, and how to properly use and read metric rulers, graduated cylinders, and triple beam balances. Students will be completing the assessments for this Unit this... READ MORE >
The 8th grade volleyball team will play their last game at home on Monday, 10/14/2019. READ MORE >
The following students won for dressing up for Tie Dye day:6th grade - Jayden Jewell7th grade - Tristyn Egri & Isabelle Johnson (neither pictured_8th grade - Lainee Welchans READ MORE >
Winter weather is moving in quickly. The following are a couple of guidelines that will help you ensure your child is prepared for the elements.Students remain outside until the temperatures reach 15 degrees Fahrenheit. When temperatures drop below 15 degrees or have a windchill below 15 degrees we will bring students into the commons before school. If there is... READ MORE >
The 7th grade Volleyball Team played their last home game on Monday 10/7. READ MORE >
The winners of the dress up day for Wednesday - Beachy Day are:6th grade - Mason VonFeldt7th grade - Tucker Popish8th grade - Drew Weddle READ MORE >
The winners of the Trendy Tuesday dress up day are: 6th grade - Breslynn Timmerman 7th grade - Tarryn Godsey (Not Pictured) 8th grade - Sage Verbeck READ MORE >
Do you know what’s going on in Mrs. Novak’s pre-algebra class? Most of the time, we are doing math concepts like scientific notation. Scientific notation is a mathematical expression used to represent a decimal number between 1 and 10 multiplied by ten, which allows you to write large numbers using digits. An example of scientific notation is when you write 4 x 10³... READ MORE >
In enrichment, we learned about social media. Our class really focused on media balance and on how much time we spend online and offline. I am sure a lot of students learned how to have a balance between the two. In class, we also did presentations about social media. In the presentations, we learned about how to avoid unnecessary drama and how to have a safe... READ MORE >
This Chromebook shortcuts poster was shared with Mrs. Harrison. We thought it might be useful for many of our students. READ MORE >
The winners of "Merica Monday" are 8th grade - Grace McNeely, 7th grade - Jayden Adams, 6th grade - Blaine Leyden. Grace and Blaine were not available for pictures after school. READ MORE >
Recently, NCMS sixth graders read and analyzed a poem by Maya Angelou entitled “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.” They were then challenged to write their own poem about a fear – either real or imagined. The poem was to include a rhyme of some sort, a refrain (a repeated line), and it was to be at least 12 lines. Please enjoy what some of our talented young writers... READ MORE >
On Monday, October 21st, the UNL Engineering Ambassadors will be visiting the Middle School to do a presentation and activity about prosthetics. All identified 6th-8th grade HAL students are welcome to attend. The presentation and activity will take place in the Library from 1-2pm. Students who wish to attend should discuss their planned absence with teachers ahead... READ MORE >
In American History, we made a timeline on the Thirteen Original Colonies. Then we played a game called Gimkit. In Gimkit, you earn money when you get a question right. You use that money to buy power-ups or even subtract from other people’s scores. Two weeks ago we took a test on Jamestown. We have also took notes on when the Original Colonies were... READ MORE >
In Music, we have learned 4 songs so far. Some of the names of the songs are Cripple Creek and Zum Gali Gali. When you first go to class you do warm-ups and then Mrs. Stanek picks songs for us to sing and then we go on with class. We go to Platteview later this year to have a contest. The thing I like about music is when we travel because you get to spend the day... READ MORE >
Guiding students to make connections between subject areas, topics, and interests can sometimes present challenges. However, the Nebraska City Middle School Sixth Grade is doing just that! Sixth Grade Math classes are learning about whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers. With those skills come the relationship between decimals and fractions, wholes... READ MORE >
Jackson Reimers, a 6th grade student at Nebraska City Middle School recently decided to do what some students believe to be the unthinkable. CUT OFF ALL OF HIS HAIR! Jackson has been growing his hair for well over a year when he began to realize he doesn't know how to manage such a mane. Hair in his cereal, ponytails, rubber bands, hair ties, and braids were not... READ MORE >
NCPS Impact program helps student struggling with the traditional classroom environment receive personalized instruction on a more individual need scale. Twice a week NCMS teachers, Mr. Case and Mr. Kinnison, present enrichment lessons to them. The goal is to build relationships, provide enrichment activities, and further promote their education experience. This... READ MORE >
blitz \ ˈblits \ Definition of blitz a : an intensive aerial military campaign b: a fast intensive nonmilitary campaign or attack c: a rush of the passer by a defensive linebacker, back, or end in football d: an occurrence in which large numbers of fish gather to chase and feed on prey or bai e: when a legion of support (administrators, deans, counselors,... READ MORE >
Support the Nebraska City fine arts programs and get some great gear!The fine arts boosters are selling these shirts to raise money for our programs!Items will be ready for pick up Sep. 28th. Thank you for your continued support! GO PIONEERS!Follow the link to order on line: https://stores.inksoft.com/ncfinearts/shop/home READ MORE >
7th Graders in Mrs. Buckner's English class have begun their first class novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. We have begun studying the background history and culture of the 1960's. Students have completed a Google slide show to represent the characters and history of the time period. The seventh graders are excited to read the novel and learn more about the... READ MORE >
On Wednesday August 28th, 8th graders attended the SAIL Conference in Syracuse. SAIL standing for Students Accelerating into Leadership. Students from all 4 Otoe County schools attended as well as staff and some area organizations.Students first heard from former Boys Town educator Kevin Kush on the keys to success in their lives. The students then attended 6... READ MORE >
Patty Stuever, the Student Leadership Coordinator for Wichita Public Schools, talked to NCMS students & staff on Wednesday, Sept 5th. She has been working with teenagers most of her career empowering them to improve their schools, their communities & themselves. Ms. Stuever shared a message of hope with the NCMS students and staff, encouraging all to be... READ MORE >
The Nebraska City Public School district has adopted a new English/Language Arts series for grades 6-12 called, Into Literature published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. The series incorporates reading, writing, listening and speaking. Each grade level’s text consists of six different units, and each unit focuses on an... READ MORE >
I would like to let you all know that the first full week of school went well for my Math 6 classes. While we did do the normal beginning of the year expectations, policies, and procedures, we also worked hard to clean out the cobwebs from the summer. This is the time of year that I remind students of those items that they forgot they knew. As strange as those... READ MORE >
Effective Ways to Use MediaBy Cutler AdamsIn Enrichment, we learned effective ways for students on media. Here is our top 5 list.Don’t charge your phone in your bedroom. Charge it in a separate room. Be active -- create active time for equal time you are on mediaSet timers for your app usage. Put your media away when you are with family/friends. Have minimal... READ MORE >
8th Grade American History students spent the 1st week of school learning about the myth and mystery of famed explorer Christopher Columbus. Students presented the answers to the true story of Columbus and his journey to America. They went deep on Columbus sailing the ocean blue in 1492.Groups chose to act out the Spanish Expedition and its conquering of Native... READ MORE >
The 2019-20 school year is off to a great start! The 7th grade team is focusing on establishing routines and building positive relationships with students. Our goal for the beginning of the year is to create a motivating learning environment in all classrooms. Some tools we are using include fostering classroom structure, using small group cooperative... READ MORE >
They've modernized the Box Tops program for the next generation of participants. Traditional Box Tops clips are being phased out of production, but you can still send any remaining unexpired clips to our school. Every valid Box Tops clip is worth 10¢ for our school. Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to... READ MORE >
Digital Citizenship and Safety: Common Sense Ideas for Your Middle School Student During the first quarter enrichment period, middle school students will discuss and do activities about safe and sensible online activity. Lessons will focus on the following topics: *Finding balance in a digital world *Don’t feed the phish *Who are... READ MORE >
Farm Credit Services of America stopped by the middle school today. They brought FFA Handbooks for all 8th graders enrolled in an Ag Class and they brought a $2,000 check for a grant to buy 2 more Tower Gardens for the middle school! You will need to stay tuned to see the Tower Gardens Growing throughout the year.Thanks Farm Credit Services! READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Nebraska City Public Schools’ new app! It’s everything Nebraska City Pioneers, in your pocket. Introductory Video With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2UzUbym or iPhone: https://apple.co/2UAWuRZ READ MORE >
Nebraska City Public Schools is launching a new mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. We know that families are using smartphones as a primary means to communicate. That’s why we’ve created an app that is custom-built for mobile. On the app, you can find cafeteria menus, real-time... READ MORE >
The "Purple & Gold" project took about a month and a half to complete. To get the colors we used watercolors and washed it on the pictures. The pictures are color coordinated with the words. Every grade got their own 3 letters and staff has 2 letters. Everyone in class painted a base coat of white on the letters but the students who worked on it and finished it... READ MORE >
Davin James, NCMS Pioneer Track Athlete broke two school records this season, the second of which was her own. She jumped 5'0" at the the Auburn MS Invite to solidify her name in the school record books! Great season to all track athletes and awesome job Davin! READ MORE >
Over a year ago, Mrs. Dunn's Pioneer Pride Time class submitted a grant proposal to the Youth Advisory Council of Nebraska City Community Foundation. The proposal was selected, and planning began for the Pollinator Palace (OK, we are still working on the name!) and May 16th was finally planting day! Students of all grade levels were involved in the planning &... READ MORE >
Nebraska City Middle School students performed High School Musical Jr. on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th. This performance was directed by Mrs. Samantha Collins and Mr. Fernando Dominguez (NCHS senior). The cast was comprised of 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students along with a couple of high school students and Mr. Alex Meredith (Coach Bolton). The cast... READ MORE >