Mullen Public Schools

Due to the NSAA recommending that all summer sports are played within your own school, Volleyball’s Top 10 in Kearney has been cancelled.

The Mullen Board of Education Meeting that was postponed on July 13, 2020 has been rescheduled for Monday July 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm in the 6-12 Library. Thank you to everyone for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation over the past week. It is much appreciated.

After much deliberation and discussion with West Central Health, we have decided that we are going to continue forward and hold graduation as scheduled on Saturday July 18 at 4:00 PM. While we have had community concern with positive tests for COVID-19, to our knowledge there have been ZERO positive tests from the feared exposure over the past couple of weeks. After consultation with the health district, they are comfortable with us hosting the event indoors. With the forecast at 98 degrees, we believe the Hilltop would be much more comfortable than the football field. With that said, MASKS will be HIGHLY ENCOURAGED/ RECOMMENDED and if you do not have one, they will be available with the graduation programs. The gym and weight room will be reopened today and all scheduled activities will continue. Please remember if you do not feel well, stay home and follow the protocols given by West Central Health Department.

For precautionary reasons, the Mullen Public School Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday July 13 at 7:30 pm will be postponed to a later date. Date of the meeting is to be announced. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Due the circumstances, the Gym and Weight room will be closed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

This message is on behalf of West Central Health Department and Hirshfelds to inform you that a student of Mullen Public Schools has tested positive for COVID-19. The student was in attendance at the prom that was held on July 1st in North Platte. If you or any of your family members were in attendance at Prom on July 1st, West Central recommends that you quarantine immediately. If your student brought an outside date, please contact them immediately and have them follow the same directions. West Central is also asking you to visit their website at wcdhd.org and fill out their screening questionnaire. After that is complete, please contact West Central Health at 308-696-1201 to see if you need to be tested. Testing is the only way to expedite the quarantine. This is the safest way to ensure that COVID-19 does not spread throughout our community. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Kuncl. Updates on other events such as Graduation, Camps, Summer Weights, and Gym Weight Membership will be updated as information is available.

BRONCO UPDATE- There will be a Bronco Lady's Golf meeting on Tuesday July 21st at 5:30 PM in Mr. Taylor's room at the 6-12 building. If there are any questions or concerns please email Coach Taylor at ron.taylor@mullenpublicschools.org. Thanks!

Hi All, This is an invite to all Mullen girls and boys basketball players grades 7 - 12. Mullen will be hosting a three day MEB camp July 7, 8, 9. The camp will take place at the Hilltop gym. Forms are available at the high school. This will be a great camp! Hope to see you there! Please register asap. Parents should sign the waiver form. See below for details. Here is some additional information on our upcoming Midwest Elite Basketball camp... The camp will be open to boys and girls grades 7-12. Camp format will look like this: 8AM - Noon: Girls Session Noon - 1PM: Break for Coaches Lunch 1PM - 5PM: Boys Session Note regarding final day format; depending upon numbers, we might switch it up and base the sessions on age ranges. I will let you know once I see how we are shaping up on attendance! Fee is $100 per camper. Please make your check out to Mullen High School and note that it is for MEB camp. Bring shoes for the gym floor and a water bottle. Thank you, Coach Svoboda

2020 Seniors and parents, please check your email for a few graduation details the seniors need to decide upon.

Mullen Prom 2020- July 1st 2020 Here is an overview of the make up prom that Hirschfelds will be hosting for us. Please visit the following link for information and tickets- www.gotoprom2020.com/mullen Mullen Prom is: Wednesday, July 1 at Harbor Lights in North Platte Address: 711 N Lake Rd, North Platte, NE 69101 Schedule of the evening: (times are MST) 5:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN FOR STUDENTS TO CHECK-IN. UPON CHECK-IN STUDENTS MUST RETURN REQUIRED PROM WAIVER, SUBMIT TO A BREATHALYZER AND FINAL HEALTH SCREENING. I.D. WILL BE REQUIRED UPON ADMITTANCE. 5:15 P.M. DINNER IS SERVED. ALL STUDENTS CAN ATTEND DINNER, FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES AND OUTSIDE DATES MUST PURCHASE A DINNER TICKET TO BE ABLE TO EAT. DINNER TICKETS ARE $10. 5:45 P.M. LINE UP FOR GRAND MARCH 6:00 P.M. JUNIOR/SENIOR GRAND MARCH - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, PICTURES WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES TO FOLLOW 7:15 FATHER/DAUGHTER AND MOTHER/SON DANCE. PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW ABOUT THIS. 7:30 P.M. DANCING, GAMES AND PRIZES ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP/LEAVE BY 10:00 P.M. Important points to know… Only students and volunteer staff are allowed inside the facility at any time. Except for the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dance. Only parents will be allowed inside from 7:00-7:30. Parents and community members are welcome to join us outside in the Garden for the Grand March and photos. Freshman and Sophomores and outside dates must purchase a meal ticket to eat dinner. Tickets are $10 and you can find the link below to purchase those tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance to get an accurate meal count. Grand March is for Juniors and Seniors only. All other students will have a space to watch as well. Grand March will be outside in our Garden. Students should plan to walk on grass. Community members, parents and families please know chairs will be placed 6’ apart to maintain social distancing. Family members are welcome to sit together but must maintain the required 6’ of space between other groups/people. Photographic Images is donating a 5x7 picture to each student. This can be used for a couples picture or class picture. Picture packets will be filled out at time of picture. Additional pictures can be purchased for $12 5x7 or $15 8x10. At all times we will do our best to make sure the required health measures are followed. We have worked closely with the West Central Health District to create a positive and safe environment for our guests. By attending all guests and visitors voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any sickness or injury. There is a zero tolerance behavior policy. Any guest or visitor who violates this policy will be immediately removed, this includes vaping. We are not responsible for any guests or activities before or after this event. Once a guest leaves the facility they will not be allowed to return. ALL GUESTS MUST RETURN THE REQUIRED PROM WAIVER TO BE ADMITTED TO THIS EVENT. THIS WAIVER WILL BE EMAILED TO THEM AFTER PURCHASING A TICKET. Purchasing your ticket to Mullen Prom… TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY JUNE 27 TO ATTEND. NO EXCEPTIONS. We have to approve and provide a final guest count as a part of the requirements of the West Central District Health Department. This has to be done prior to the event, so no last minute ticket sales will be allowed. To attend the Mullen Prom you must be a Freshman through Senior at Mullen High School in the 2019-2020 school year. Guests of a Mullen student must be in high school in the 2019-2020 school year, or graduated within the last year. If you and your date are both Mullen students, each person needs to purchase a $5 Mullen Student Ticket. All guests must individually purchase the ticket so that they can complete all the required information. If you are a Mullen student and your date attends a different high school, you will need to purchase a $5 Mullen Student Ticket and your guests will purchase a $5 Mullen Guest Ticket. All guests must individually purchase the ticket so that they can complete all the required information. If you are a Freshman, Sophomore or out of town guest don’t forget to purchase your $10 meal ticket if you plan to eat at the prom dinner. Your required prom waiver will be emailed to you by the end of the day of your ticket purchase. Questions can be directed to Mr Kyle Hoyt or Ms Mellissa Donohoe

BRONCO UPDATE: The Hilltop Gym will be CLOSED Tuesday June 23rd through Sunday July 5th due to refinishing the floor. Please plan accordingly. Coaches will hold open gym times at the Lariat for those two weeks. Also a reminder to all gym membership holders, please note that from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm on Monday through Thursday both the weight room and the gym are reserved for Mullen Bronco Athletics. Please plan accordingly. Thank you!

Bronco Cheerleader Bronco Gear Fundraiser!! https://mullen2020.itemorder.com/sale Check out all of this awesome Bronco gear! New designs, great for any sporting event or school function! Fee free to share + thank you for supporting the Mullen High School Cheerleaders.

2020 Mullen Cross Country meeting at 5:30 pm Monday June 8 in the Multi Purpose Room. All interested 7-12 students are encouraged to attend. Please contact Coach Janie Kuncl with questions.

SENIORS: Please get your scholarship sheets shared with Mrs. Andersen ASAP. The details were sent in an email in April and May.

PAST 9-12 GRADERS:Please check your emails for a form to complete regarding a possible prom. We'll need your responses asap to move forward.

MEDICAL PHYSICALS FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR The NSAA is allowing all Pre-Participation Physical Examinations for the 2019-2020 school year to be acceptable for the 2020-2021 seasons. This recommendation is for a one-year exemption only and does not include incoming freshmen. They continue to recommend that incoming freshmen students visit their primary care providers for the physical examination. Therefore, any Mullen student athletes in grades 10th, 11th, or 12th, that have a physical exam on file from 2019-2020 will now be valid for the 2020-2021 school year. All incoming freshmen are still required to provide the school with the PPE paperwork that is dated no earlier than May 1, 2020. Nebraska state law also requires all incoming 7th grade students and all incoming Kindergarten students to provide documentation of a physical examination prior to the start of the school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kuncl or Mr. Kvanvig.

Mullen Bronco Strength and Conditioning Schedule Grades 7-12 Starting Monday June 1, 2020 Monday through Thursday Girls Weight room- 6:00-7:00 Gym- 7:00-8:00 Boys Weight room- 7:00-8:00 Gym 8:00-9:00 Weight Room Sponsor Schedule Monday- Coach Ally for girls and Coach Marsh for boys Tuesday- Coach Ally for girls and Coach Ginkens for boys Wednesday- Coach Ally for girls and Coach Monette for boys Thursday- Coach Ally for girls and Coach Wright or Coach Powers for boys Friday- OFF

Students, if you have not picked up your artwork yet please do so this week. There will be some construction going on soon.

2020-2021 Varsity Cheerleading If you are interested in cheerleading for the 2020-2021 season there will be an orientation + mandatory meeting on May 29 at 3 PM at the Hilltop gym . The Varsity cheer squad will consist of students in 9th-12th grade. We will be discussing: Expectations Summer Cheer Camp Schedules Uniforms Fundraising 2020/21 Cheerleading Handbook + Athlete Agreement A Note From Coach Brooke: As much as this is a meeting about rules + expectations for the 2020-2021 season it is also about getting to know each other better. I am so excited to meet all of you. I encourage anyone who may be interested in cheerleading to come to this meeting and see what it’s all about. I spent more than 12 years of my life on the mat and on the field; those memories are still the ones I cherish most. I look forward to seeing you all there! GO BRONCOS, Brooke If you have any questions or concerns please reach out at brooke.carr@mullenpublicschools.org or 402-322-5461

Congratulations to the MNAC All Academic Team!! Huge shoutout to Molly Paxton, Madison Jones, and Taylor Svoboda!! Way to go ladies, this is a phenomenal accomplishment!