Congratulations to our District's All-State Academic Students who have met the requirements of being honored for both their athletic and academic achievement at Lawrence/Nelson and Sandy Creek.  Only juniors and seniors are eligible for this award.

WHO WAS ELIGIBLE? Student-athletes who are juniors or seniors can be nominated by their coach or another representative of their high school. Nominees, however, must carry a cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 or better on a 4.0 scale and be a varsity starter. Among non-starters, one individual who contributes significantly to his or her varsity team could also be nominated.

HOW WERE THE SELECTIONS MADE? The Journal Star staff evaluated each nomination, weighing factors relating to both athletic and academic achievement. Therefore, it is possible for a nominated student-athlete to qualify for Academic All-State in one sport but not another.

KEY: Base-baseball, BBB-boys basketball, GBB-girls basketball, BXC-boys cross country, GXCgirls cross country, FB-football, BGo-boys golf, GGo-girls golf, BSo-boys soccer, GSo-girls soccer, SB-softball, BSw-Boys swimming, GSw-girls swimming, BTe-boys tennis, GTe-girls tennis, BTF-boys track, GTF-girls track, UBowl-Unified bowling, VB-volleyball, WR-wrestling.

Sandy Creek sent two to the State Track Meet held at Omaha Burke on May 17th and 18th, 2019:  sophomore Jenna Heinz in Triple Jump and freshman Leah Hatch in Long Jump, 100 and 200 M dashes.

Lawrence/Nelson had 11 qualify in the following events:

• Freshman Emma Epley in 100 M High Hurdles and Logan Menke in the 3200 M Relay (both 1st time state qualifiers)
• Sophomore Cole Troudt (1st time state qualifier) in the 3200 M Relay
• Juniors Kyle Golay (1st time state qualifier) in Shot Put, Annie McCartney (3 time state qualifier) in the 800 M Run and 3200 M Relay, Joanie Schultz (3 time state qualifier) in the 800 M Run and 3200 M Relay, Karigan Drudik (2 time state qualifier) in the High Jump and 3200 M Relay
• Seniors Jacob Sharp (2 time state qualifier) in High Jump, KaLee Fanning (4 time state qualifier) in the 3200 M Run, Jayden Jorgensen (1st time state qualifier) in the 3200 M Relay, Lane Heikkinen (1 time state qualifier) in the 3200 M Relay.

Other highlights of the LN season include Kyle Golay breaking the school record in shot pot with a throw of 52' 5.5", breaking the record of his own throwing coach, Logan Schnitker.  Kyle placed third at the State Track Meet with a throw of 51' 0.75".

The LN Track Team had numerous top four finishes during the season, including at Districts, the Russ Snyder Invite, TVC, Del Wicks, Kenesaw, Franklin and Red Cloud.  Individual and team finishes for the season are linked HERE.

At the junior high level, the District had Sadie Rempel qualify for the State Meet, where she placed 7th in Pole Vault at a jump of 8'6", and McKenzie Bohlen, who placed 14th and jumped 7'6" at the Junior High State Meet in Gothenburg.

The Superior Family Medical Center will be offering $25 sports physicals at their Superior, Nelson and Edgar clinics this spring and summer. See the attached flyer for more information.  Please ensure that you are using the updated NSAA SPORTS PHYSICAL FORM for all sports physicals.

Sports Physicals Information

On Monday, March 18th, 2019, Lawrence/Nelson and Sandy Creek Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) competed at the HOSA State Leadership Conference in Omaha, NE.  From the state competition, there were four that placed in the top four, and three that automatically qualified for the National Leadership Conference this summer in Orlando:

• Megan Wheeland: 1st in Pathophysiology and 2nd in Physical Therapy

• Brandi Mazour: 2nd in Human Growth and Development

• Kaylee Kathman: 3rd in Behavioral Health and 5th in Nutrition

• Emily Himmelberg:  4th in Transcultural Health Care

The top three qualifiers from State go to Nationals. Congratulations to the Lawrence/Nelson HOSA Sponsor Kristi Wehrman and our teachers for helping these students have a strong background in these events.  The Sandy Creek HOSA Chapter is sponsored by school nurse Brenda Searle.

Good luck to the team at Nationals!

Click the links to view the monthly principal reports: 

All students entering kindergarten and seventh grade, as well as all students participating in either junior high or senior high athletics, are required to have a physical. Students are asked to turn in all required forms to their respective school office by August 1st of the upcoming school year.  Forms that are required include:

ALL KINDERGARTNERS, 7TH GRADERS & OUT-OF-STATE NEW STUDENTS:

• Medical History & Physical Form

All Students:

• Health Information & Tylenol Administration Permission
• Emergency Contact Information (Only 1 per family/location)
• Student Handbook Signature Form

Athletic Required Participation Forms for Grades 7 - 12:

• NSAA SPORTS PHYSICAL FORM - updated 5/20/19
• Athletic Handbook Signature Form

Each of the forms are linked above.   

ALL FORMS BE TURNED IN TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1ST.

The Superior Family Medical Center will be holding physicals for our students at both the Nelson and Superior Clinics on the dates/times listed below:

IF PLANNING TO USE THE SUPERIOR OR NELSON FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, PLEASE CALL (402) 879-4781 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

• Cost:   Sports physicals are $25 on the above dates only and payment is due at the time of the physical. 
• An EKG can be performed for an additional discounted rate of $15 to those interested. 
• Please indicate when calling to make the appointment whether or not the athlete wants an EKG. 
• Providers say each athlete should have one EKG performed during their career; if the athlete has had one EKG and it was normal, they do not necessarily need another EKG.  
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES  will sports physicals be turned into any insurance company (including state agencies such as Medicaid—Nebraska, Total Care, WellCare, or United HealthCare Community Plan) as a wellness exam. 
• If you desire the student athlete to have a wellness exam benefit paid by your insurance company, you will need to schedule a well-child exam during regular office hours outside of the designated sports physicals days. 
• In addition, if your student athlete has a condition or injury that needs to be addressed, the athlete will need to schedule a separate visit—it will not be addressed at the sports physical.

• Athlete’s physical form with the athlete/parents’ portions completed before you arrive for your appointment.  **THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT**  If the form is not completed prior to your arrival, you will be asked to complete the form before you will be checked in for your appointment:
• A urine specimen with the container marked with the athlete’s name.
• Athlete’s complete immunization record.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing such as a T-shirt and shorts.

• 7th graders are required to have a tetanus shot (Tdap)—this will be administered unless the parent notifies us differently. 
• If athlete is covered under state agency such as Medicaid—Nebraska Total Care, WellCare, or United Healthcare Community Plan,  they will be required to obtain this immunization through the Immunization Clinic.  If athlete is uninsured, it is highly recommended, due to cost, to also obtain this through the Immunization Clinic. 
• Optional vaccines include Gardasil and Menatra.  If you would like additional information on these vaccines to help you make an informative decision on whether or not you would like your to child vaccinated, please do not hesitate to contact our office. The Gardasil series is highly recommended in male and female children and is indicated at age 9.  Menactra is a safe and effective vaccine to protect against meningitis. 

The 5th grade leadership team sponsored coin wars in the elementary to raise money for flood relief. K-5th grade students raised $97 for families and $165 for animals. The proceeds are being dispersed by the Clay Center Volunteer Fire Department to communities who need help with flood relief.

The 2019-2020 calendar has been approved, and is already entered on the LN Google Calendar, as well as the extra-curricular activities known for the upcoming school year.  Please be aware that the calendar is subject to change, but the plan is attached!