
Good luck to the HS track teams as they travel to Ponca for a meet today starting at 3:00.



Senior Garret Vavra and Junior Kaden Knaak have officially qualified for the Norfolk Track Classic on Thursday, May 1st, and will be competing against other top throwers in the area. To qualify they must have one of the top eight marks.
Keep up the good work!


The FFA Banquet scheduled for tonight has been POSTPONED. A new date will be announced as soon as one is found.


Did you know that every grade is represented in the yearbook? These First and Second Graders sure look cute and will be in the 24-25 yearbook! Yearbook orders are due to the school by Wednesday, April 30th. You can also order online at Jostens.com.




"TWEET-SIXTEEN" Migration Madness April 28th Voting Link: https://forms.gle/wuJqyCbg8Hc6kdvu7 Please help my students obtain votes from around the world as you Learn, Share, and Grow in your knowledge about the Amazing Bird Phenomena currently occurring in North America.


The FFA Banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. in the North Gym tomorrow (Monday, April 28, 2025). Looking forward to a great night!


The music department had a terrific day at District Music Contest! All of our music students have been working incredibly hard these last few months and that work paid off in a most glorious way! A huge thank you to our accompanists Cindi Blanc and Michelle Roscoe for aiding in our student's success! I can't be more proud of all of our students and the work they shared yesterday!
7-12 Band: Superior
7-12 Choir: Excellent
Miriel Brokaw (soprano solo): Superior
Jackson Jensen (trumpet solo): Superior
Layla Fisher (flute solo): Superior
Jaylynn Simonsen (clarinet solo): Superior
Miranda Prieto-Garcia (clarinet solo): Excellent
Katie Tolle (clarinet solo): Good
Ayden Curry (tenor sax solo): Good

Good luck to the HS varsity golf team as they compete at the Pender Invite today starting at 9:00 AM. Come out and support the golf team. Free Admission!!!


We had our last Future Cougar Play Group this morning! We are excited for some new Cougars to join us in the fall!











Please disregard notifications about the North Platte plant sale. Janet’s Jungle sent it by mistake.

Youth Basketball Camp Coming Soon!!!


Don't miss your chance! Yearbook Orders are due April 30th. Journalism students have been working hard on the 24-25 Yearbook and can't wait to share it with you. Purchase online at www.jostens.com or fill out and return the order form below.



Congratulations to LDNE's 6 students for their performances at Nebraska's State Science Fair. A full listing of awards can be found on LDNE's Facebook Page, which included 12 awards, including Caroline Timm & Kaylin Miller winning top of fair in both Junior & Senior Divisions! We are so proud of you!!! @lyonsdecatur #LDNESTEMresearch #NJAS











Tomorrow is the day! Our last Future Cougar Playgroup and Preschool Registration is tomorrow! Playgroup starts at 8 and at 8:30 there will be a short parent meeting and preschool registration for next year! Please bring immunization records and birth certificate for registration. (Current preschoolers do not need to register). Please fill out the link below if you have not RSVP'd yet! We are looking forward to a fun day!
https://forms.gle/FuQccUmS8MHAsfcF8

Today 1st year preschoolers celebrated Mr. Braxton's upcoming graduation! We have enjoyed having him in our class this semester and wish him the best in his future!



District Music Contest is tomorrow! Students have been sent home with information packets last week but to be safe, all info can be found here! Should be a great day of music!





Today these students will be representing LDNE at the State Science Fair! Good luck, Caroline Timm, Kellyn Knaak, Kaylee-Renae Tomka, Kaylin Miller, Hoss Punke and Alexander Timm. We are all so proud of you.

Starting in June, Wolken Physical therapy and Anytime Fitness are Partnering to run a four week speed & agility camp for 7th through 12th graders in the area. It will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Cost of the camp is $10 per session/$120 for the camp. Monday focus is power, Wednesday is agility and Friday is conditioning. The camp will be at 8:30 am in Oakland at park. More information and forms are to follow. If you have any questions, please contact the Oakland Anytime Fitness.

SCHEDULE UPDATE!!!! The LDNE JV Track team will not be attending the Ponca JV track meet that was scheduled on Thursday.

The Junior High Track Meet scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled. LDNE will have a 12:00 dismissal for teacher inservice.