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Thank you for visiting the Arnold Public Schools website. Stay awhile, explore, and learn more about what makes us so special. Or stop by for a visit in person. We look forward to seeing you soon.

For more than 100 years, Arnold Public Schools has combined a respect for tradition with an embrace of the future, academic rigor, an appreciation of the individual, and an emphasis on the essence of community. Our outstanding faculty has been honored with numerous awards for their intense dedication and high expectations, academic and otherwise.

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Cognia Accreditation

Arnold Public Schools has been Accredited by Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED and NCA, for many years. APS alignment with this organization ensures that we are operating in compliance with state requirements, as well as offering excellent services to our families in all areas of our school operations.

Our School Improvement Team works with the AdvancED process and systems to ensure that goals to help students achieve their maximum potential are set, and that teachers have the necessary tools to engage students and to meet learning head on with a great attitude.

MPCC Partnership

Since back in the 1990s, Arnold has maintained a partnership with Mid Plains Community College to provide college courses and dual credit college courses for our high school students.  Courses have been offered in the Industrial Technology Areas to begin with, then added courses in Computer Technologies, and moving more into academics with College English Composition courses.  Other courses over the years have been offered on a one time basis for students with individualized needs as well.

Our Administrators, Office Staff, and School Board Members all work together to provide structure, support, and guidance to our staff and students at Arnold Public Schools. 

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In every area of school life, the faculty seeks to challenge and inspire students to reach new levels of inquiry and understanding. In addition, specialists in the areas of technology, art, music, library media, athletics, and physical education use their talents and expertise to deliver a rich, well-rounded environment. Innovative programs such as School House Graphics have received national recognition for providing unique real-world business educational experiences.

Demographics

Arnold Public School is a K-12 Class D school located on the western edge of Custer County. Arnold is located 35 miles west of Broken Bow and 45 miles northeast of North Platte. Arnold is just over 550 square miles in size and is made up predominantly of an agricultural related economy. The district population is 1002 people. Arnold operates 4 bus routes and logs over 101,292 miles on regular routes. Our tax base consists of a predominantly agricultural-related economy.   Arnold works with Mid-Plains Community College to offer dual credit classes in Welding, Accounting, College English, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Art, and Emerging Technologies. Arnold is a member of the Southwest Distance Learning Consortium and we receive and send several classes utilizing distance equipment. We are aligned with ESU10 for other technology areas, and for professional development and Title I and Resource services.

1:1 Laptop Initiative

“In 2006 Arnold Public School became a one to one (1:1) laptop school by purchasing laptops for students in Grades 9-12. The distribution of the laptops represented the culmination of several years of study, planning, and commitment on the part of our school board, staff and administration.

We love our “One to One Initiative” because of the multitude of opportunities it affords our students. Since technology is such a fundamental part of our students’ lives, it is imperative they are taught to use it safely in a learning environment. It is also important that each and every student have equal access to technology, and our 1:1 initiative has leveled the playing field for students.”

We are currently in our 4th cycle of laptops, and have grown to include laptops for all students K-12, with iPads available for students in K-4. Technology is fully integrated into classroom teaching with iPads, Laptops, SmartBoards, Apple TV, and any other device that teachers will use to reach students. 

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Fx: (308) 848-2201

P.O. Box 399 · 405 North Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120

Mission Statement

The mission of Arnold Public Schools is to positively educate all students to the highest levels of academic success, to enable them to achieve personal growth, and to become productive and compassionate members of society who demonstrate empathy for all.

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January 27, 2025 Special Board Meeting

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 27th day of January, 2025, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in a special session Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with all members present.  

Meeting called to order

Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests:  Members of the community were in attendance.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Construction Manager Discussion : Hausmann Construction Presentation

Facility Design & Review Discussion

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:38 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

January 16, 2025 Special Meeting

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 6:00 P.M. on the 16th day of January, 2025, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in a special session Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. with all members present.  

Meeting called to order

Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests: 

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Wilkins ADP Facility Presentation

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 7:58 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE SECRETARY

October-November Newsletter

The October-November Newsletter, the third newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year, is being mailed this week.

The Cardinal Chronicle for Oct-Nov2024use(the school newsletter) is available

 

For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

  • To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.
  • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here.
  • To see alumni newsletters click here

Special Meeting Notice

Special Meeting Notice:

The Arnold Public School District 21-0089 will meet in Special Session October 1st at 6:00PM at APS East Campus. Purpose of the meeting is a facility presentation with Wilkins Architecture Design Planning LLC

Board Meeting September 10, 2024

A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session following the Resolution Hearing on the 10th day of September, 2024, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Tues, September 10, 2024 at 8:11 P.M. with all members present.  

Meeting called to order

Motion Cool, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the minutes of the last meetings.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $374,066.24.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests:  Travis & Heidi Hunt spoke in regards to activity attendance.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Covid-19 Update

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Nelson, seconded Bierman to approve Recognition of Arnold Education Association (AEA) as Exclusive Bargaining Unit for Teachers for 2026-2027 Negotiations.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve 2024-2025 School District Budget as presented.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Nelson to approve 2024-2025 Tax Request Resolution.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve track storage building with Centra Series with concrete and solar lighting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 9:37 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

Resolution Hearing September 10, 2024

tion of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session immediately following the Budget Hearing on the 10th day of September, 2024, at Arnold Public School East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in special session Tue, September 10, 2024 at 8:06 P.M. with all members present.   

Meeting called to order

Motion Nelson, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Opened Tax Request Resolution Hearing at 8:07 p.m.

Heard Testimony

Closed Tax Request Resolution Hearing at 8:11 p.m.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:11 p.m. The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

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