CHS Junior, Thomas Kaus Named to Youth Advisory Council

Thomas Kaus

Thomas Kaus of Chadron is one of 16 high school students selected by 3rd District Congressman Adrian Smith to serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2021-22 academic school year.

 Smith’s Youth Advisory Council is a forum for high school students to discuss opinions, thoughts, and concerns about local and federal issues with Smith throughout the school year through in-person meetings and other contacts.

   Serving on the Council also provides students with an opportunity for involvement and insight into their government and their communities.

Adrian Smith

The vast 3rd Congressional District touches all of the states that border Nebraska, and the Youth Advisory Council has members from all parts of the state.

There are 2 other members besides Kaus from the Panhandle – Lawrence Hunter-Miller of Bayard and Jenason Spady of Garden County High in Oshkosh.

The Council is open to students from sophomore through senior class. More information is at Smith’s website at AdrianSmith.house.gov/YouthAdvisoryCouncil.

(As reported on chadrad.com August 23, 2021)

CHS FFA Team to Compete at Nationals

(Jalei Marcy & Garrett Glines -2021 graduates) (Luke Kahl & Ryan Bickel -current seniors)

Chadron High FFA members earn a NATIONAL spot in the Farm & Agribusiness Management Career Development Event. After winning the March 2021 district Farm & Agribusiness Management, the above students competed in the Nebraska State FFA Convention and placed third.  They thought that was it. However, in late July, the state FFA organization reached out to see if our students would be interested in representing the state of Nebraska on a national level as the first two teams had declined. Sponsors contacted the team (whom two had just graduated in May 2021) to determine if they were interested in competing. Their answer was a resounding “YES”. With thanks to Justin Madsen and the students coming in for evening study sessions, they took on the three and a half hour (300 question) test during Chadron High’s first day of school, August 17th.

Due to COVID, the National convention decreased qualifying teams. Therefore, the Chadron team (representing Nebraska) would need to score in the top 50% to earn a trip to Indianapolis Indiana at the end of October and complete the second round of the test. They MADE it!  As a result these students are only the second team in Chadron’s history to compete at the National level.  What grit, fortitude, and willingness these students have shown.  

Next stop is the National Convention!

Submitted by Maribeth Moore

Chadron FFA Sponsor

Activity Passes

 Chadron Public Schools

                    2021-2022

                Activity Prices

Varsity Admission: Adult                       $5.00

 Junior Varsity Student                    $4.00

 Freshman Senior Citizen         $4.00

Middle School Admission:

Adult                        $4.00

Student                     $3.00

Senior Citizen          $3.00

(excludes tournaments)

Activity Passes:

High School $30.00

Middle School $30.00

Elementary $15.00

Adult                     $50.00

Senior Citizen        $25.00

Participation Fees:

High School                $60.00

Middle School            $50.00

Family (students)       $120.00

Back to School Informational Video (4.5 min)

Free Immunization Clinic - Monday, Aug. 16th @ CHS

Western Community Health Resources (WCHR) will host a vaccination clinic on Monday, August 16th from 1-3pm in the Chadron High School Commons. The State required vaccinations for incoming Kindergarten and 7th grade students will be available. Your child MUST have all required vaccinations prior to the first day of school. WCHR will also offer the optional Covid vaccine to students who are 12 years old and older. Please call WCHR for any questions about vaccinations at 432-2747.

*A Parent or legal guardian must attend to provide consent for any immunizations or vaccines for 0-19 year olds.

 

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