🎉 An Intro to Life 2025 🎉
Aubrey Benson and Samantha Sprenger, two seniors from Valentine High School, along with seven teachers from the local communities organized an impactful event on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, called “An Intro to Life”. This event was for all the sophomores from the following schools: Ainsworth, Thedford, Keya Paha, Rock County, Cody-Kilgore, and Valentine. The seven teachers included: Juli Murphy, Tricia Anderson, Misty Downing, Liz Ravenscroft, Jamie Taylor, Alana Cardinal, and Janet Shelbourn. We ended up with over 50 volunteers for this event to serve the 100+ students.
The day was focused on preparing students for their future with a strong emphasis on understanding financial responsibilities. They were given a life scenario complete with a job, family situation, debt challenges, and investment opportunities for their future. There were 13 different budgeting stations that the students had to visit. They made choices about spending and finished with a zero-based budget (every dollar was assigned a job). They also visited life skills stations which included simple things like college dorm life, sewing on a button, counting back change, insurance…etc. These stations helped to teach them what might occur in their future. There was a CliftonStrengths session as well, which taught them how they can use their strongest attributes to help them succeed in life. Each student took a CliftonStrengths assessment about two weeks prior to the event to figure out their top five strengths. Finally, they had a tire and auto station that taught them the basics of vehicle ownership. This hands-on approach gave the sophomores insights into budgeting and the importance of financial planning which will help prepare them for their life journey. We would love to thank our local community for the amazing support. We appreciate the financial contributions, but even more, the hours you donated to connect with, communicate with, and encourage the development of our youth. The Sandhills is a pretty fabulous village! Samantha Sprenger https://sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com/story/53263514/sandhills-students-learn-realworld-budgeting-skills-through-an-intro-to-life-event?fbclid=IwY2xjawONNHJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEqge2zQFvSFropgryzmY0bhD84UVyxfbaLwtPR_fwH254yKAsjToEnWN8rg_aem_4JV6IxB-SfQcIItB3KAl4Q&brid=rh4f94UAzD_XRFjhLJ2z8A
1 day ago, Liz Ravenscroft
Final day to get your winter Cody-Kilgore gear ordered! Store closes tonight at 11:59 pm.
1. Financial Audit 24-25 2. Depreciation Plan 3. Board Policies 4. Appraisal of Kilgore Buildings and Site 5. Opening Bond Checking Account 6. Superintendents/Principal Reports 7. Executive Session: Negotiations
Policies Being Reviewed or Amended
6013 Teaching Controversial Issues 6025 Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices 6026 Emergency Dismissal 6027 Field Trips 6028 The Extracurricular Activities Program 6029 Activity Trips 6030 Public Appearances of School Groups 6031 Emergency Exclusion 6032 Constitution Day Education 6033 Seclusion and Restraint of Students 6034 Concussion Awareness 6035 Athletic Contest Participation by Sixth Graders
18 days ago, Ryan Orrock
Show your Cody-Kilgore Cowboys & Cowgirls pride! 🤠🏀
The winter school apparel store is OPEN! All purchases support the school activities fund and allow you to wear fan gear to show support for the Girls' and Boys' Basketball teams. Bonus: Apparel makes a great gift for family members at Christmas!
Krispie Kreme lovers. We received very unfortunate news late yesterday afternoon. The Krispie Kreme store in Omaha Nebraska is unable to fill our order for pickup today, October 30. We are working hard to get another pickup date for our fundraiser. We will notify you as soon as we have confirmed a day. Please know this is out of our hands and we are at the mercy of the Omaha Krispie Kreme store.
28 days ago, Jodi Mosher
Heads up, families: It's getting cold! Please make sure your student has warm clothing for outdoor recess. We'll be outside unless it's extremely cold.
about 1 month ago, Tony Galvin
Reminder: today is equipment & jersey check in for MS VB and FB.
about 1 month ago, Tony Galvin
Job Opening: Paraprofessional Position
Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional for the 2025–2026 school year.
If you are interested in joining our team and supporting student success, please contact: Ryan Orrock
Congratulations to our first quarter honor roll students!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Fay
Congratulations to our C-K students who placed at the Chadron State College Scholastic Contest!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Fay
MS Football and Volleyball equipment check-in will be on Wednesday, October 22nd.
Please ensure all jerseys and equipment are washed before being returned.
It is crucial that all families turn in their equipment on this day.
about 1 month ago, Tony Galvin
Cody-Kilgore Boosters are selling greenery this year! Orders are due November 6th and will be delivered to the school for pick up the week of December 1st. https://forms.gle/QMLqpzsmgUkocoum9
