Superintendent Weekly Update

Email: ttejkl@shelby.esu7.org
Website: https://www.shelby.esu7.org/
Location: 650 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE, USA
Phone: 402-527-5946
Facebook: facebook.com/tucker.tejkl
Twitter: @SuptTejkl

New Month is here...

As we turn the page to March, it’s easy to stay in 'autopilot' mode. However, a new month is the perfect natural checkpoint to look at our progress with fresh eyes.

Winston Churchill once noted:

'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts... Periodically, we must pause to ensure our momentum is still pointed in the right direction.'

This month, we aren't just continuing; we are checking our compass. Take a moment this week to look at your current projects or studies: Are they taking you where you actually want to go? If the answer is yes, keep that momentum. If not, now is the time to adjust.

Let’s take that courage, refine our focus, and get to work.

January

#rollskies

#SRCelem

Parents, patrons, grandparents and SRC fans, how great would it be to share a kind word or an uplifting message about our students, staff and school? Did you witness an SRC student do something amazing in the community? Here's your chance to share!

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Please take the time to watch this video! Very Impactful!

Make Kindness Normal

Take a look at all the great things we continue to do here at SRC!

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Look forward to having an amazing year and to see our HUSKIES!!! 💛 🖤 🐾

CRC RESULTS 2026

DUET ACTING:

Charlie Thompson & Charlotte Slusarski- 3rd

ENTERTAINMENT:

Kreyten Zimmerman- CHAMPION

EXTEMP:

Hayden Reznicek- 3rd

Kenny Pearson - 6th

HUMOROUS:

Hayden Reznicek - 5th

INFO:

Paxton Cromer- 3rd

POETRY:

Nevaeh Martinez - 3rd

PERSUASIVE:

Ashlyn Long - 6th

SERIOUS:

Charlie Thompson - RUNNER-UP

Urijah Grant - 5th

POI:

Nevaeh Martinez - 4th

Centura Meet Results

POETRY:
Honors:
Deagen - 5th place
Champs:
Nevaeh - 3rd place

HUMOROUS PROSE:
Top Novice:
Gage Long
Honors:
Urijah Grant - 3rd place

INFORMATIVE:
Champs:
Paxton Cromer - 6th place

POI:
Top Novice: Deagen Cynova
Honors:
Arianna Schutt - 3rd place
Nevaeh Martinez - 2nd place
Champs:
Jessica Bauers - 4th place

PERSUASIVE:
Champs:
Ashlyn Long - 5th place
Garrett Ruth - 3rd place

SERIOUS PROSE:
Top Novice: Layla Waite
Honors:
Charlotte Slusarski - 5th place
Charlie Thompson - 1st place
Champs:
Urijah Grant - 4th place

EXTEMPORANEOUS:
Champs:
Hayden Reznicek - 4th place

DUET:
Honors:
Charlie Thompson & Charlotte Slusarski - 3rd place
Garrett Ruth & Kreyten Zimmerman - 1st place

OID:
Honors:
"Bible Camp" (Urijah Grant, Ashlyn Long, Garrett Ruth, & Charlotte Slusarski) - 3rd place
Champs:
"Holy Grail" (Kasey Fischbach, Hayden Reznicek, Charlie Thompson, & Kreyten Zimmerman) - 1st place

Team sweepstakes:
SRC - 3rd (112)
TR - 2nd (114)
Centura - 1st (118)

ENJOY! You know it's a good day when you get to ENJOY students at an extra recess (that they earned through CHANGEwars) while up on the roof (another perk of CHANGEwars) drinking a bonus drink from @DonnerMarcus! #PrincipalLife is the BEST life! @srchuskies

Nebraska Statehood Day Celebration 2026

Congratulations to these students whose art was on display at the State Capitol on Friday!

The Nebraskland Foundation hosted the State Fair Art Competition entries and present awards recognizing student achievement!

Great Work!

Congratulations to our Speech Team for being honored this past Sunday for their participation in a great season so far and to honor our 10 seniors who are out for Speech! It was a great afternoon being able to watch many performances!

Make sure you reserve March 20th as a time to watch our kids as that is districts and we are hosting!

We Live!

• March 2nd (Monday) -

• First Day of Spring Practice
• Speech @ Weeping Water (8am)
• Boys Golf Meeting (3:45pm)

• March 3rd (Tuesday) -
• High School Football Meeting (7:45am)
• COG Meeting (9:45am)
• Student Board Meeting w/ Student Body (3:07pm)
• Winter Activities Banquet

• March 4th (Wednesday) -
• K-5 Book-It Due
• FFA Chapter Meeting (7:30am)
• NAEP Assessment for 8th Grade (11am)

• March 5th (Thursday) -
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• March 6th (Friday) -
• Spring Play Interest Meeting (7:45am)
• Hoop & Spikefest Begins (5pm)

• March 7th (Saturday) -
• Hoop & Spikefest Continues (8am)
• Speech at Fairbury (8am)

• March 8th (Sunday) -
• FFA Pancake Feed (9:30am-11:30am)

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Kelly Willis (Title 1/CIP co-chair)
• Mrs. Wilton's Speech Students
• Consent of Agenda
• Minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Administration Reports
• Student Board Report
• Activities Director Report
• Elementary Principal Report
• Secondary Principal Report
• Superintendent Report
• District Reports
• Technology
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Discussion Items:
• Annual Report (25-26)
• Review of upcoming NASB Events
• Calendar Proposal for starting discussion
• Cost Per Pupil
• Policy 204.07 (Meeting Notice) Review
• Policy 504.24, 504.24E1, & 504.24R1 (Title IX) Review
• Policy 717 & &718 (Disposal of Property Under Federal Grants & Fiscal Management Internal Controls) Review.
• Policy 402.01a (preKindergarten) Review
• Review the Annual Board Calendar from NASB
• Depreciation Spending Discussion
• Activity Vans
• Roof Sections
• Outdoor Scoreboard
• Action Items:
• Approval of IXL for the next three school years (26/27, 27/28, & 28/29) for a total of ($29,700) & broken up over that three-year span. This is a General Fund item for Curriculum purchases.
• Next Meeting
• March 16th at 7pm

March 2nd - Out of District

• Instructional Practice Guide Meeting at ESU 7 (8:30am - 3:30pm)

March 3rd - In District

• COG Meeting (9:45am)
• Student Board Advisory Meeting (3:07pm)
• Winter's Activities Banquet (6pm)

March 4th - In District

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March 5th - In District

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March 6th - Out & In of District

• Appointment via Zoom (10am)

March 7th - In District

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March 8th - In District

• Day light Savings Times Starts
• FFA Pancake Feed (9:30am)

Failure is part of the process...

Good morning!

As we turn the page to this new month, it’s the perfect time to treat the calendar not just as a passing of time, but as a strategic pit stop. It is easy to stay in "autopilot" mode, being busy without necessarily being effective, which is why we must intentionally check our compass and sense of direction. As Winston Churchill famously noted, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts... Periodically, we must pause to ensure our momentum is still pointed in the right direction." This week, I challenge you to take that pause. Look at your current projects, studies, or goals with fresh eyes and ask yourself if your daily habits are actually taking you where you want to go. If they aren't, have the courage to pivot. Reflection isn't a sign of hesitation; it’s the fuel for meaningful change.

Of course, the moment we decide to set a new course, a familiar guest often arrives: self-doubt. It’s that quiet whisper suggesting we aren't ready or pointing to past stumbles as "proof" that we should stay small. But we must remember that failure isn't the opposite of success—it is the price we pay for it. To move past this, we have to change our approach. Start by choosing "Data over Drama"—strip the emotion away from your setbacks and look at them as simple variables to be adjusted. If the mountain ahead looks too steep, focus on "Micro-Wins" by setting a goal so small it’s impossible to fail, rebuildng your momentum one inch at a time. Finally, keep an "Evidence Folder" of your past wins and kind words from others to remind yourself, objectively, that you are capable of doing hard things.

Confidence is a result of action, not a prerequisite for it. We don't wait to feel ready; we start, and the clarity follows. This month, let’s move from overthinking to doing. Analyze what is working, discard what is weighing you down, and design a plan for the next thirty days that actually gets you going. We have the talent and the tools—now, let’s go out there and show this month exactly what we are capable of.

Have a great rest of your week!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

Winston Churchill

Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

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Dear Parent/Guardian,

Adults and children can now borrow 34,000 eBook’s, 25,000 audiobooks, and 3,000 magazines for FREE instantly. Anyone 17 years old or younger must have the consent of their parent/guardian to use the Nebraska Overdrive (libbyapp.com). This subscription is paid by the Shelby Community Library for our public library patrons and SRC students. Parent/guardian must stop by the Shelby Community Library and sign the Signature Sheet.

It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check and see what your child is reading. You will get your child’s password so you can see what the child/student is reading on their device.

SHELBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY HOURS

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Tuesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Wednesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30pm to 4:30pm
• Thursday: 9:30am to 12:00pm reopen 12:30 to 4:30pm
• Friday: 9:30am to 12:00pm
• Saturday: 9:30am to 12:00pm