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

Push Harder

Here we go! The final week of the semester is here and it is time to finish strong with all we do. It goes beyond the classroom. It is how we are as individuals and how we treat those around us. Do you see someone struggling? Lend that helping hand to ease their burdens. It makes for a better tomorrow!

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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🍂 🏈 🦃 NOVEMBER 🦃 🏈 🍂

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

Eng Planner: https://aptg.co/M3JGjm

Span Planner: https://aptg.co/nGxSyX

Eng Newsletter: https://aptg.co/85gKYn

Span Newsletter: https://aptg.co/HRfQB_

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

The Shelby-Rising City National Honor Society is spreading holiday cheer by delivering complimentary fruit baskets to elderly and retired individuals in our community. If you are interested in receiving a basket (or know someone who would), please complete the form below, and an NHS member will reach out to you shortly to arrange delivery.

Deliveries will be made on Saturday, December 20, starting at 10:30 am. If you are unavailable during this time, any remaining baskets will be taken to the Senior Center for later pickup. Please let us know if you’ll be home and provide your delivery address or any special instructions if needed.

We look forward to sharing a little holiday joy with you! Thank you for being a part of this special mission. Happy Holidays from the Shelby-Rising City NHS!

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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 15th (Monday) -

• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• Winter Dress Rehearsal (MS/HS) (1:30pm
• Board of Education Meeting (5:30pm)
• MS/HS Winter Concert (7pm)

• December 16th (Tuesday) -
• CIP/MTSS Meeting (7:30am)
• Varsity GBB/BBB vs. Schuyler (5pm) w/ Chuck A Duck Fundraiser

• December 17th (Wednesday) -
• EARLY OUT for Professional Development (1:15pm/1:25pm)
• FFA Chapter Meeting (5:30pm)

• December 18th (Thursday) -
• NHS Meeting (7:30am)
• Varsity GBB/BBB @ McCool Junction (6pm)
• Boys HS Wrestling Triangular @ West-Point (6pm)

• December 19th (Friday) -
• EARLY OUT for the end of the 1st Semester (1:15pm/1:25pm)
• STUCO Meeting in Mrs. Schueth's Room (7:30am)
• Girls Wrestling @ Wahoo (1pm)
• Boys Wrestling @ Platteview (2pm)
• GBB @ Bishop Neumann (5:30pm)

• December 20th (Saturday) -
• NHS Fruit Basket Day (11am)
• Boys Basketball vs. Cornerstone Christian (12:30pm)

• December 21st (Sunday) -
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• Meeting Agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Open Meetings Act
• Recognition of Visitors
• Mrs. Luettel & National FFA Students
• Alaina Andel
• 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
• Americanism Review
• Negotiations Update
• Discussion Items:
• Audit Discussion/Review
• Review of Policies 603.01 (Curriculum Development), 603.02 (Curriculum Adoption), 603.04 (Curriculum Evaluation), & 611.07 (Graduation Requirements)
• NASB Superintendent Evaluation
• Blue River Co-op to be reevaluated next year for the 27-28 & 28-29
• Certification for the 2026 Elections
• Action Items:
• Approval of Policy #718.01 (travel costs related to federal grants)
• Approval of MS & HS Track Uniforms
• Next Meeting
• November 17th at 7pm

December 15th - In District

• Pupil Transportation Update through Zoom (1pm)
• Administration Meeting (1:35pm)
• Board of Education Meeting (5:30pm)
• MS/HS Winter Concert (7pm)

December 16th - In District

• CIP/MTSS Meeting (7:30am)
• Covering Elementary Office for Attendance
• GBB/BBB vs. Schuyler (6pm)

December 17th - In District

• Cover Elementary Office for Attendance
• Early Out for PD with Otis & Jackie (1:15pm/1:25pm)

December 18th - In District

• Cover MS/HS Office
• Boys HS Wrestling Triangular @ West Point (6pm)

December 19th - In & Out of District

• Early Out for end of 1st Semester (1:15pm/1:27pm)
• Cover MS/HS Office
• Girl's Wrestling @ Wahoo (1pm)

December 20th - Out of District

• Boys Basketball vs. Cornerstone Christian (12:30pm)

December 21st - In District

• 3rd/4th Boys Basketball Practice (1pm)
• 6th Boys Basketball Practice (2:15pm)

Push Farther...

Good morning!

I hope your Sunday is off to a great start and I look forward to seeing many of you this afternoon at the Downtown Stroll! Thank you to all of you who help put that together!

As we enter the final stretch of the first semester, here is this week's quote: “Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow.” This isn't just a motivational phrase; it is a call to action for every member of the Shelby-Rising City community. The future success we envision—whether it’s high student achievement, pushing to the next level, or our school culture—is not simply hoped for, but actively built by the increased effort we put in right now.

For our students, this means pushing past distractions to dedicate the time to study, revise assignments, and ask for help, knowing that this final push defines your semester’s progress. For our staff, the call is to prioritize our standards and presence: to maintain high expectations, to offer actionable feedback, and to be fully engaged with our students and activities to ensure the instructional excellence our mission statement states we do. For our patrons and Board members, pushing harder means sustaining our constructive partnership, actively engaging with SRC, and maintaining a responsible, long-range view that allows us to make strategic decisions that secure the financial and programmatic sustainability of SRC.

The gap between our current standing and our highest potential is always closed by an extra, collective effort. I urge everyone to deny complacency and dedicate ourselves to our responsibilities this week, so that when the final bell rings on the first semester, we can celebrate a strong, shared, and well-earned success that sets the tone for the entire year!

Have a great rest of your Sunday!

Quote of the week to reflect on:

"Push harder than yesterday f you want a different tomorrow."

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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