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

Enjoy your Break, Time, and Peace

We have officially hit the Christmas break and it is time to enjoy some time for ourselves, with our families/loved ones, and just to have a little time doing what you want to do. It was a very good 1st semester and we have all earned a little time to enjoy what we want. I encourage you to have a little fun, do some activities that you haven't done for awhile, and lets recharge to be ready when January 5th comes around!

November

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October

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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!

https://youuplift.com/shelby-rising-city-public-kindness-wall/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEslfVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTXvmpXqk-MSXS4GIi8EGz0SBD9ifSfEyvTxTYz8xevQl9hBFUYH7_N4Pg_aem_8gpTL1_dcWP68lzCsy82xg

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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Please use the following links for the:

🎄🌟 DECEMBER 🌟🎄

English and Spanish editions of the "Parents Make the Difference" newsletter and daily planner.

English newsletter https://aptg.co/VzCxS-

English planner https://aptg.co/0fZKVZ

Spanish newsletter https://aptg.co/89hfyj

Spanish planner https://aptg.co/tvzdP7

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

Congratulations to Garrett Ruth and Layla Waite on being selected for the 2026 Kearney Underclassmen Honor Band!

Garrett earned a spot in the Wind Ensemble, and Layla was chosen for the Symphonic Band.

They will proudly represent our school on January 19, 2026.

We Live!

• December 22nd (Monday) -

• No School (Christmas Break Day #1 of 15)
• Special Board Meeting (5pm)

• December 23rd (Tuesday) -
• No School (Christmas Break Day #2 of 15)

• December 24th (Wednesday) -
• No School (Christmas Break Day #3 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 1 of 5)
• Christmas Eve

• December 25th (Thursday) -
• No School (Christmas Break Day #4 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 2 of 5)
• Christmas Day

• December 26th (Friday) -
• No School (Christmas Break Day #5 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 3 of 5)

• December 27th (Saturday) -
• No School (Christmas Break Day #6 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 4 of 5)

• December 28th (Sunday) -
• No School (Christmas Break Day #7 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 5 of 5)

• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Multiple parents and students on the possibility of baseball
• 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
• Rotating of Servers throughout the school
• Maintenance/Facilities/Transportation
• Board/Committee Report
• Discussion Items:
• Continuous School Improvement Visit Update
• Legislative Session Calendar
• NDE AQuESTT Data Summary
• Safety Audit Review
• Annual Financial Literacy Education Report
• Superintendent Evaluation Summary & Approval
• Alaina Andel mid-term graduation decision
• Thank you to Pinnacle Bank!
• Baseball Discussion to co-op with Osceola and Twin River
• Action Items:
• Approval of Certified Contract for Elisa Howitt
• Approval of the 2026-207 Negotiated Agreement
• First & Second Reading of Policy 718.00 and 802.07
• Mechanical Sales, Inc. Preventative Maintenance Agreement (26-27)
• Next Meeting
• January 19th at 7pm

December 22nd - In District

• Christmas Break (1 of 15)
• Special Board Meeting (5pm)

December 23rd - In District

• Christmas Break (2 of 15)
  

December 24th - In District

• Christmas Break (3 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 1 of 5)

December 25th - Out of District

• Christmas Break (4 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 2 of 5)

December 26th - In District

• Christmas Break (5 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 3 of 5)

December 27th - Out District

• Christmas Break (6 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 4 of 5)

December 28th - In District

• Christmas Break (7 of 15)
• Moratorium (Day 5 of 5)

Enjoy your Break...

Good morning!

As we hit the final bells of the semester, this quote has been ready to go. It speaks to our school year. We have spent the last several months immersed in the "everyday" (the early mornings, the complex lesson planning, the grading, and the relentless pursuit of excellence). And what an "everyday" it has been.

Reflecting on this past semester, I am proud of the many success stories we have written together. From our outstanding state ratings to the quiet, individual breakthroughs in our classrooms where a student finally "clicked" with a difficult concept, we haven't just met our goals—we’ve surpassed them.

But beyond the data and the ratings, what has truly made this semester remarkable are the relationships that have flourished. I see it in the hallways every day: the mentorships between our staff and our students, the strengthened partnerships with our SRC families, and the way this team has leaned on one another during the busiest weeks. These bonds are the heartbeat of our district. We have witnessed students grow not just in their test scores, but in their character and confidence, and that is a success story that doesn't always fit on a spreadsheet, but is what makes Shelby-Rising City a special place to be.

It is because our "everyday" has been so rich, so full, and so intentional that we now find ourselves in need of the "once in a while" break.

My hope for you over this holiday season is that you give yourself permission to step away from the work and step into the moment. Cherish the time with your families, hold tight to the traditions that bring you joy, and most importantly, take time for yourself. You have poured so much into our students this semester; now, it is time to pour a little back into your own cup.

We need this break so that we can return in January hit the ground running for the 2nd semester. Thank you for an incredible semester. I am so proud to serve alongside you.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and very merry holiday break!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"You need abreak every once in a while to enjoy the everyday and you need the everyday to enjoy the break you take every once in a while."

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Sincerely,

Tucker Tejkl

Let me know and I will put them on my future newsletters! I gather (steal) information from Facebook from the pages of Shelby Chamber of Commerce and Village of Rising City.

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