Special Education Records
Parents/Guardians: If you had a child who graduated from Sandy Creek or Lawrence/Nelson in the year of 2016 you have the right to your child’s Special Education file. If you would like your child’s . . .
South Central #5 Sophomores Participate in Connect the Dots Career Exploration Day
The Lawrence/Nelson and Sandy Creek Sophomore Career Development class attended the Connect the Dots workshop organized by the UNL Extension office on Wednesday, March 31st at Central Community College in Hastings. The students worked in . . .
South Central Students Compete in the State HOSA Competition at Brodstone
Brodstone Memorial Hospital graciously opened its doors and allowed the South Central HOSA group to participate in the state HOSA conference there. The hospital provided delicious food, tours, and speakers in a variety of . . .
South Central #5 Students Return to Mentor Visits for the Final Quarter of the Year
Juniors and seniors have resumed mentor visits and tours this semester as part of the NCAPS curriculum. Each student has chosen a career occupation they are interested in from one of the nine Career Pathways offered. Students have been . . .
L-N Hosts Quiz Bowl Competition with Area Schools
Lawrence-Nelson hosted a Quiz Bowl competition with eight area schools attending: Red Cloud, Blue Hill, Sandy Creek, Heartland, Hampton, Thayer Central, and Giltner. Sandy Creek and Heartland were the winners . . .
South Central Seniors participate in Mock Interviews and Etiquette Dinner
District seniors honed their professional skills as part of their NCAPS experience with mock interviews held on the Hastings campus of Central Community College. Each researched a job and created their resume and cover letter . . .
District News on the Front of the Website
Information related to our district will be on the FRONT PAGE of the school website. If you are looking for information specific to one of our sites, please refer to the following linked pages: Lawrence/Nelson Home Page . . .
Southern Nebraska Conference Holds Quiz Bowl Tournament
The Southern Nebraska Conference Quiz Bowl Tournament was held on Monday, March 8th at David City. Sandy Creek was represented by two teams in the 17 team tournament. A quiz bowl match consists of a toss up . . .
Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek Beef Boosters Receive $1,000 Donation from Cornhusker Toyota & Honda
Beef Booster Grants
Cornhusker Toyota & Honda donated $1,000 to both the Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek Beef Boosters. Rick Alexander, General Manager of Cornhusker, said he, "was proud to to support a school activity which . . .
CDC Guidance on Acceptable Masks and Acceptable Mask Use
CDC Mask Guidance
The CDC has shared the following information on what are acceptable masks to be used and how they are appropriately worn. Please review the information. CDCmaskguidance.pdf
Substitute Teachers Needed for SCNUSD #5
Two Ways to Apply: Local Sub Certificate or UNK Substitute Teacher Program
South Central Nebraska Unified School District #5 is in need of Substitute Teachers for the 2020-21 school year to serve at Lawrence-Nelson and/or Sandy Creek. There are two ways to qualify to substitute. The school . . .
STUDENTS IN QUARANTINE/ISOLATION OR WITH SYMPTOMS
Online Learning Links for SCNUSD #5
Students who are being asked to quarantine/isolate by the health department or who have COVID-19 symptoms will continue to be educated by South Central Nebraska Unified School District #5. While we can't answer . . .
COVID Update as of October 6, 2020
As school districts across the state and country continue to receive updates on COVID-19, we wanted to share the following: Updated letter from the State Education Association, encouraging the requirement of masks in our . . .
Visitors to Sandy Creek Activities are Requested to Park and Enter into Separate Locations
Visitors to Sandy Creek Activities are Requested to Park and Enter into Separate Locations:
Title IX
Title IX: Discrimination or harassment based on sex; gender equity Amanda Skalka, Title IX Coordinator, Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Coordinator 30671 Hwy 14, Fairfield, NE 68938 . . .
eFunds: New to SCNUSD #5 Allowing Parents to Pay Online
Accounts need to be created by the Parent/Student; Payment for Lunches & Preschool Tuition
Do you have a child who forgets to bring his/her lunch check? Tired of getting the notice at work and trying to remember to send the check the next day? We have the answer! eFunds is a new feature for our . . .
Return to School: Protocol and Academic Plans
2020-2021
Please review the SCNUSD #5 Return to School Protocol and Academic Learning Plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Please contact your building principal with questions/concerns regarding these plans: Sandy Creek . . .
SCNUSD #5 Summer Covid-19 Info
Hello SCNUSD #5 Parents, Patrons, Students, and Staff: I wanted to take a minute to update you on the work that is occurring in order to open our schools for the 2020-2021 school year. While parents, students, and staff did a great job . . .
Governor Announces Weight Rooms and Fields Can Open June 1st
As you probably have heard, Governor Ricketts announced that, beginning June 1, schools may open weight rooms and fields. The South Central Unified School District #5 remains concerned about the health and safety of all students . . .
Elementary Reading Celebration
October 17th, our elementary students were transported back in time with the help of Dr. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. These two amazing gentlemen, two of our most important Founding Fathers, explained the Revolutionary . . .
Red Raider Midget Football Tailgate
Come out and support the South Central Red Raider Midget Football Team.
Updated Meal Prices
Link to School Lunch Menu
Please note the changes for next year's meal pricing below. 2018-19 Price 2019-20 Price K-5 lunch $2.50 . . .
SCU #5 Students Compete Well at Action Day
ACTIONS Day is a scholastic competition that students attend and take a variety of tests in different academic areas. Students are nominated for tests by their teachers and compete against students from all over the area. South Central #5 . . .
L-N Teacher Serves as Current President for the Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska
Larwence-Nelson teacher, Morgan Trausch, serves as the current President of ACTEN (Association for Career and Technical Education of Nebraska). Next year she will be the Past President. The . . .
National School Bus Tragedies Impacts Local Bus Routes
The recent school bus stop tragedies across the nation have prompted us to remind the public respect the school bus stop arm ad signals. If you are about to meet a school bus from the front or rear and the yellow lights are flashing, slow . . .
Red Raiders Run Hard at District Cross Country Meet
Cross-Country Coach Lacey Wright said, "The Red Raiders fought hard on Thursday at their District Cross Country Meet. This year the district meet was scheduled to be held at Wildwood, but was held at Doane University due to the . . .
South Central #5 Bands Participate in Harvest of Harmony
SCUSD #5 Bands Participate in Harvest of Harmony
Saturday morning both the L/N and the Sandy Creek band members were up bright and early to participate in the marching of the 2018 Harvest of Harmony Parade. Both bands represented SCU #5 very well. THe L/N band was entry number . . .
Board of Education Reports
2020-2021
Click the links to view the monthly principal reports: Lawrence/Nelson PreK-12 Sandy Creek Preschool . . .
NCAPS Building Live Cam is Up and Running
The NCAPS Building is currently being constructed at Sandy Creek, and progress is being made. Click on the link in this article or at the top right hand corner of our website to view updated photos and time lapse videos of the work being . . .
NCAPS Experiences - Charlotte Okraska
Charlotte discusses her experiences working with Dr. Bryan Woodbury at US MARC.
NTV Spotlights the Ag Pathway
Click the link to watch the NTV report on our Ag Career Pathway. http://nebraska.tv/news/local/sandy-creek-gives-kids-high-tech-head-start
Public Statements & Non-Discrimination & Title I Statement
PUBLIC NOTICES & NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION - TITLE I OF THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA): Pursuant to the Requirements of Title I of the “Every Student Succeeds . . .
Severe Weather and School Closing Information
Where to Go to Find Out...
Radio Stations that cover school closings are as follows: KHAS - 1230 AM KICS - 1530 AM KRFS - 1600 AM KQKY - 106 FM KRNY - 102 FM KRFS - 104 FM TV Stations: Channels 5, 8, NTV, 10/11. Or . . .
