Back-to-School Details For Parents And Students
Jake Burge holds the controls as he demonstrates flying his crop spraying drone while standing in front of the trailer he built himself to carry his drones and equipment.
Potentially Dangerous Trend, as E-Rides Head to School
New teachers joining the staff at Gothenburg Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year are, seated, from left: Brianda Powers, Karissa Blecha, Chesney Bartlett, Abby Klemmensen, and Sarah Anderson; Back row: Riley Freeland, Patrick Mattfeld, Gray Gruber, Aidan Zaro, and elementary art student teacher Reese Girdner, a student from UNK. (Leader photo by Ellen Mortensen)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Classes resume at Gothenburg Public Schools on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and this year nine new teachers will be joining the GPS family. The new teachers were introduced to the campus on Aug. 3, when they had their first day of orientation.
Dr. Mike Teahon accepts the NCSA Distinguished Service Award from NCSA Executive Director Dr. Mike Dulaney at Administrators' Days last week in Kearney. (Courtesy photo)
Lisa Brass
Sharon Axthelm leads the JAG program at Brady School, instilling core competencies in character development, leadership, job development skills, communication, goal setting, and more in middle school and high school students. (Photo courtesy Sharon Axthelm)
Brothers Earn Medals at State Games
Local Gymnastics Team Earn Medals at State Games