Winnebago Public Schools

Hi NCPA scholars and families. Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th for our annual NCPA graduation-reception. It will be held at Whirling Thunder. Doors open at 5:00pm. Come view our Senior Capstones. We will begin the program at 5:30pm with dinner to follow. This is a required event for all Academy scholars, 9th through 12th grade (does not include current 8th grade future academy scholars). Come celebrate our graduating NCPA Academy scholars.

WPS activities 5-6 Jh Track @ Homer 2pm

Gianna Grant  - The 2025 Lewis & Clark Conference Champion in the girls high jump!!  

Congrats to Gerry Earth on his 7th place finish at the Lewis and Clark Conference Golf Meet today. He shot a new PR 79.

Lewis and Clark Conference Track Results Congrats to Gianna Grant as she is the 2025 Lewis and Clark High Jump Champion Gianna Grant- 1st in HJ, 3rd in TJ Adarius Flemester- 2nd in 100m, 2nd in 200m, 4th in HJ Angelo Jones- 2nd in LJ, 2nd in TJ Girls 4x1 Relay- Breezie Treglia, Etta BearComesOut, Gianna Grant, Arayah Blackfish- 4th place Boys 4x8 Relay- Joseph Levering, Ho-Hump Snake, Aaron Hulit, Cassius Snowball- 4th place Boys 4x1 Relay- Angelo Jones, Melvin Hulit, Raiden DeCora, Adarius Flemester- 2nd place

WPS activities Conference golf today @ Covington CC 9am

WPS activities this week 5/5 Conference golf @ Covington CC 9am 5/6 JH track @Homer 2pm 5/8 HS track @ Laurel 10am

WPS activities 5/3 Golf @ Pierce 9am Hs track @ Winnebago 9am

Full name: Avani Zephier-Wilkie Parents/guardians: Trevor Wilkie and Courtney Zephier Favorite Memory of High School: Honestly, there are a lot. The school dances are some of my favorite memories, but senior year as a whole is my overall favorite. I met some interesting people throughout the year and formed friendships. Going to state for wrestling not once, but three times was my all time favorite though. Favorite Class(es)/Why: The science classes with Mrs. Eberly were some of my favorites, along with the math classes with Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Nelson. I love science and mathematical challenges, and I am most likely going to major in one of these in college. Another class that I took this year was Lifetime Activities with Mr. Benne. It's more like a PE class, but there were a lot of fun moments. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Eberly, Mrs. Brasch, the Garthoffs, and the Bennes are some of my favorites. Fernandez was my teacher at the beginning of junior high and still is. She has been there for me since then and can be considered my school mom. Eberly and Brasch made their classes really enjoyable and they were also there for me when I was going through some things. The Garthoffs were comedic reliefs, always there to crack a joke and lighten up my day. As for the Benne’s, it was really fun to scare Mrs. Benne throughout my high school career, which were some of my favorite moments. Mr. Benne was more of that laid back teacher that made coming to school more enjoyable with the games he would play during class. All these teachers were really supportive throughout my highschool years. Most influential adult/Why: My parents. They were my first teachers, role models, and sources of support. They helped shape me into the person I am today. I’m very grateful for them because they chose to be there and raise me, and also push me to achieve my goals, and to do better than them. #lovemyparents More influential people in my life would be my coaches, Adam Tranmer and Adam James. They’re some of my biggest supporters and, I hope, they still will be when I go to college. They made my high school wrestling career fun and really enjoyable, and they supported me through my injuries. Future Plans: I plan on attending and wrestling at Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, where I will get a bachelor’s degree in some field of STEM Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: For future student-athletes, remember you are a student before an athlete, so get your work turned in and don’t argue back. Set small goals that you can achieve each year of highschool.

Jaylena Jade Bertucci Daughter of Jamie Thomas Favorite Memory of High School: Being with my friends, hanging with my teachers, and learning a lot. Favorite Class(es)/Why: Cooking class because I like baking and learning how to cook other foods. Sewing class because I like learning how to make pillows or bears. I like chilling with one of my favorite teachers. I like Art class because I like drawing and creating. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Burgett because she is so fun to hang with and she helps me a lot, and she’s funny. She is the reason I am graduating. Ms. Shipman is another favorite teacher of mine. She is really kind and also fun to hang out with. She’s taught me a lot. Mrs. Addison is nice and also helped me a lot. Most Influential Adult/Why: Mrs. Burgett, Mrs. Addison, and my mom because they push me to go to school. They are the reason I am graduating. Future Plans: To get a job and a huge house, and help my family. Word of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Finish school by going all day. You will be like me- graduating- if you’re doing well in all of your classes. I want you to keep it like that and never give up. If someone is telling you you’re not going to graduate, keep doing your work and you will be successful.

Dawnissa Marie Aldrich Daughter of Lois Whitewater and Michael Aldrich Favorite Class(es) Why: My favorite class was Mrs. Benne’s Reconnecting Youth because I enjoy conversating. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Benne and Mrs. Burgett were both my favorite teachers because they inspired me in different ways. Most Influential Adult/Why: My most influential adult would be my Grandma Lauren Buchanan. She’s a very strong, hard-working woman. Her dedication is something I strive to emulate in my own life. Future Plans: My future plans are to pursue a career in paleontology. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Drama fades, but your reputation sticks. Stay kind, stay real, and don’t get caught up in things that won’t matter in a year.

WPS activities 5/2 Jh track @ Oakland 10am

Attention parents and guardians of students attending Spring Sprints. This event IS HAPPENING TODAY, but it will be chilly. Please dress your students accordingly. Thank you and have a great day!

Caden L. Brownrigg Parents/guardians: Shyleen Appleton and Quentin Brownrigg Favorite Memory of High School: Playing Football in the Dome Favorite Class(es)/Why: Math with Johnson because he's always cracking jokes Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Pick, Mr. Wall, and Mr. Spooner because they always helped me out and kept it real. Most influential adult/Why: My grandma Bernice, because she's always there for me. Future Plans: Go to college for business entrepreneurship and open my own business someday. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Enjoy high school because it goes by quick!

Cameron Paul Harlan Son of Pamela Aldrich Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Burgett because she was inspiring to make me do my work, and helped me get where I am today. I am so grateful for her. Most Influential Adult/Why: My mom, because she is the most inspiring person ever. She plays a big role in my life. Future Plans: To go to college to be a veterinarian and help animals. Word of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Always focus on your work and only worry about yourself. Focus on yourself.

Attention to parents and guardians of students attending Spring Sprints, a message will be sent tomorrow by 7:15 if Spring Sprints will be postponed to Friday, May 9th due to weather.

HS track results from Ponca Invite Gianna Grant- 3rd place in HJ, 1st place in TJ Adarius Flemester- 2nd place in 100m dash, 3rd place in 200m dash, 4th place in HJ Rachman Free-Bass- 3rd place in 800m Melvin Hulit- 5th place in HJ Angelo Jones- 4th place in LJ, 4th place in TJ Boys 4x100 Relay- Raiden DeCora, Angelo Jones, Melvin Hulit, Adarius Flemester- 2nd place Boys 4x800 Relay- Aaron Hulit, Patrick Burtt, Cassius Snowball, and Ho-Hump Snake- 5th place

WPS activities 5/1 HS track @ Norfolk classic (invite only) 3pm Golf @ Pender 12:30pm

Haylie Lovejoy My parents are Cassandra Harlan and Logan Lovejoy, Jr. Favorite Class(es)/Why: English with Dr. Brasch and Mrs. Pick; they're both very uplifting teachers, and I just really enjoy their classes. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: Mrs. Pick, because she is always so positive and is very helpful when it comes to anything. Most influential adult/Why: My mother because she makes the impossible possible, and for that I admire her the most. Future Plans: Attend College and major in Political Science. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Stay on top of your work and enjoy every bit of high school because it truly does go by so quickly!

Wallace Earth Parents/guardians: Grace Snowball and Wallace Earth Sr. Favorite Memory of High School: My favorite memory of high school was all the unforgettable concerts I was fortunate and blessed to attend outside of school. I got to see SNOT, Trippie Redd, Doja Cat & Ice Spice, Wallows, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift. It wasn’t necessarily the performers that made these moments special, but the experience I got to share with my sisters, Angel and Rebecca Earth. These moments brought us closer together, and they’ve become monumental memories we’ll carry with us as we grow older. Favorite Class(es)/Why: My favorite classes were British Literature at HHS with Stacy Delperdang, Art at HHS with Casey Treymane, and the Native American Studies courses I took at LPTC with Alexandrea Walker. In British Literature, I got to regain my love for reading and relearn how to study. We explored the greats like Shakespeare, Orwell, Brontë, and more. Mrs. Delperdang was also just an amazing teacher. She brought life to the stories, was funny, and intelligent, and was probably one of the coolest teachers I’ve had. It was an amazing class, and I would take it a million times over. Art with Casey Treymane was unlike any other. She supported us not only in our artwork but also in our personal and academic lives. She gave thoughtful advice, encouraged us when we were stuck, and motivated us to create something meaningful. She was well-rounded, wise, understanding, classy, and a true inspiration. She and her art class are one of the main reasons I’m where I am today, and it continues to fuel my academic journey. I am beyond grateful to have taken those classes with her as my teacher! Little Priest Tribal College offers a wide variety of classes, but the Native American Studies courses I took with Alexandrea Walker were by far my favorite. I learned about different tribes across the globe, tribal history during key periods, the Marshall Trilogy, language revitalization, Native art, and the lasting impact of colonization on Indian Country today. These classes radicalized me and deepened my understanding of our community. Having Alexandrea as a teacher made the experience even better. She’s a WPS alum and a tribal member who is kind, driven, knowledgeable, and inspiring. If you live on or near the res, I highly recommend taking one of her classes. Favorite Teacher(s)/Why: I don’t really believe in having “favorite” teachers, but two who left a lasting impact and haven’t been mentioned yet are Jeff Horner and Lorena Fernandez. Mr. Horner was the guidance counselor at HHS, but it would be absurd if I didn’t mention him. He helped me enroll in the different community colleges I had the privilege to attend, apply for scholarships, guide me on what classes I should take, answer any questions I had for him, help me with the ACT stuff, and write me letters of recommendation. Anytime I came to him with any concerns he was there to answer my questions and would leave me feeling uplifted and ready to conquer anything! He was kind, well-spoken, thoughtful, there for you when you needed him, and an essential asset to my academic ambitions. I can’t stress how appreciative I was to have him there to guide me. Mrs. Fernandez was my teacher for five inconsistent years at WPS. I first had her in 7th grade, and right from the bat, she was an amazing teacher. She was always there for her students, introduced us to new snacks (i.e., Duvalin, Canels pastillas, Pelon Pelo Rico, Vero Mango, Rosca de Reyes), taught us core subjects, and was there for me when I needed her. She’s a very underrated, sweet, and intelligent teacher. I was truly blessed to have her during my early years. Most influential adult/Why: The most influential adults in my life are my parents. I’m incredibly blessed to be able to say that, and I don’t take it for granted. My parents are my best friends, heroes, leaders, motivation, and support system. They both are very idealistic, hardworking, and traditional individuals. Without them, I (literally) would not be here today but also, academically I would not have achieved what I have without them. They advocate for me, motivate me, encourage me to strive for more, and stand by me through everything. I love them very much and am so appreciative to have them. Future Plans: After graduating, I plan to attend the University of Nebraska Omaha and major in Architectural Engineering. After I am academically accomplished, I plan to come back to the res to give back and help serve the community. Words of Wisdom to Underclassmen: Never give up. Go to school. Get your degree. Embrace your culture. Take the hard classes. Abstain from drugs and alcohol. Be kind.