Superior Public Schools

⭐️It's time for our Friday Staff Spotlight⭐️

My name is Elijah Heusinkvelt, and I am excited to begin my journey at Superior as the Elementary PE teacher, as well as taking on various coaching positions.

This is my first year teaching, and I’m eager to put what I’ve learned into practice. I attended Hastings College, where I also had the chance to student teach in a variety of Hastings Public Schools, gaining valuable experience that I’m ready to bring into my own classroom and the gym.

Outside of teaching, I come from a big family as the oldest of five siblings. I enjoy staying active with hobbies like disc golf, football, and watching sports whenever I get the chance. A fun fact about me is that I also played football at Hastings College, which was a memorable and rewarding part of my life.

I’m truly excited to be teaching here in Superior—not only because I’m passionate about helping students live fun, healthy, and active lives, but also because I love encouraging them to get involved in other activities both in school and in the community. On top of that, as a Superior graduate, coming back home to teach has been a meaningful and special experience for me.

Go Cats!

Welcome to #NebraskaWildcatNation Elijah! We are glad to have you as part of our team! ❤️🖤

🌟✨ Way to Go, August Students of the Month! ✨🌟

🎉 We’re SO proud of our awesome Wildcats who worked hard, showed kindness , and shined bright this month! 🐾❤️

👏 Let’s give a big cheer for our amazing August Students of the Month:

Emma Montgomery: Emma has had a fantastic start to kindergarten! She comes in ready to learn, listens carefully to expectations, and tries her best every day. She is respectful to both teachers and classmates by always using kind words and actions. She has already led by example in the classroom, is helpful to others, and is doing her part in creating a positive kindergarten classroom. Keep up the great work Emma!

We were honored to have DeMoine Adams visit our staff and share the powerful impact of the Teammates Mentoring Program. His reminder was simple but inspiring: “If you don’t feel you have time, you know someone who does.”

Mentors change lives, and sometimes the biggest difference we can make is encouraging someone else to step up. ❤️

Interested in becoming a mentor? Learn more at teammates.org or reach out to Mrs. Baker at ebaker@superiorwildcats.org

🏐💪 JH Volleyball Triangular 💪🏐
Get ready for an exciting night of volleyball action!

📅 Date: Thursday, September 11
📍 Location: Deshler High School
🕓 First serve: 5:00 PM sharp
🎯 Come early, grab a seat, and cheer loud for your team!

Let’s bring the energy and make some noise! 🔊🙌
#JHVolleyball #SuperiorPride #GameDayReady #TriangularShowdown

Home turf, big energy, and heart on the field. Let’s get it! 💪🔥
#HomeGameVibes #JuniorHighFootball

Game day in Shickley! 🏐🔥 Superior Wildcats take on BDS — JV at 6 PM, Varsity at 7. Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy! 💪 GO BIG RED! 🔴🐾 #WildcatPride #GameDay #GoBigRed

Fairbury meet today at 4:00 PM! Ready to run as one 💪❤️🤍 #XCStrong

🚒🔥 Tailgate Safety Event! 🔥🚒 Join the Superior Volunteer Firefighters’ Auxiliary this Friday, September 12th before the big game! 👮‍♂️ Experience the Nebraska State Patrol Seatbelt Persuader – a hands-on way to see why seatbelts save lives. 🍔 Enjoy a delicious meal of hamburgers (donated by Brodstone Healthcare), beans, chips, dessert & a drink – served for a free-will donation. 🏈 Kickoff at 7:00 PM vs. Cross County – food served 5:30 through halftime. Come hungry, learn about safety, and cheer on the Wildcats! 🐾💜 #SVFD #WildcatPride #CommunityStrong #SafetyFirst

⛳️ Girls Golf hits the road to Heartland!
📅 September 11th | 🕙 Tee Time: 10 AM
Good luck, ladies!

🚨 Final Score Alert🚨

Rounding out our team introductions is Courtney Utecht, our amazing Early Childhood Specialist. She loves helping children reach developmental milestones as well as providing families with knowledge and resources to help meet their child’s needs early in life. Courtney shares, “As a parent, I have experienced early intervention firsthand through my own children. I saw how it helped them grow as well as empowered me as a parent. My experiences with early intervention changed the trajectory of my own career, and I love that I can provide the same services to children and families in our community.”

Our families are lucky to have such a passionate Early Childhood Specialist to support them along the journey of their child’s first three years, a crucial time in every child’s development.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s development, please contact our Services Coordinator Lisa Streit at 402-257-7140 or lstreit@hshn.org. You can also contact Jodi Fierstein, Elementary Principal at 402-879-3257 or jfierstein@superiorwildcats.org. Discover the difference our Early Intervention Team can make!

There will be NO Kids Club on Wednesday, September 10th due to early out dismissal. ⏰

Thank you for making arrangements for your student.

Join Joe Jackson at FCA tomorrow morning for donuts and fellowship!

Students created 12-color wheels featuring 3 primary, 3 secondary, and 6 tertiary colors. Each student had the freedom to design their own theme, making every color wheel unique and personal. With so many first-year art students, the excitement in the classroom has been amazing! They’re already learning how to mix and create new colors, and this is just the beginning. It’s going to be a very creative year in the art room.

Tournament Recap 🏐 | September 6 @ Beatrice

The Superior volleyball girls gave it their all on the court! 💪
Here are the final scores from the day:

🔸 Superior vs Aurora
Set 1: 16–25
Set 2: 12–25

🔸 Superior vs Beatrice
Set 1: 17–25
Set 2: 19–25

🔸 Superior vs Lincoln Northwest
Set 1: 10–25
Set 2: 10–25

Tough matches, but lots to learn and build on. Proud of the fight these girls showed out there!
#SuperiorVolleyball #KeepPushing #VolleyballTournament #Beatrice2024

🏐 Wildcat Volleyball Triangular - Home Turf Action! 🏐

Get ready for an exciting night of volleyball as your Superior Wildcats host Doniphan-Trumbull and Kenesaw in a home triangular! 💥

📍 @ Superior High School
🗓️ Tonight
🕔 5:00 PM - Superior vs Kenesaw
🕕 6:00 PM - Kenesaw vs Doniphan-Trumbull
🕖 7:00 PM - Superior vs Doniphan-Trumbull

🎥 Can’t make it in person? Watch the games LIVE online!
👉 https://striv.tv/channel/superior/

Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy! 🔥🐾
#WildcatPride #SuperiorVolleyball #TriangularTakeover #WatchLive

❄️🥤 NEW at School: Frazil Slushies! 🥤❄️

Cool off with a refreshing treat that’s:
✔️ 100% fruit juice
✔️ No artificial dyes
✔️ Nutritious + delicious!

👉 Grades 6–12: Available daily as an à la carte option.
👉 Grades K–5: Available this Wednesday as a fruit option.

Don’t miss out—grab a slushie and fuel your day the fun way!