October 24, 2025

Wildcat Community,

As the seasons begin to change, so does our pace here at Cedar Bluffs. With the fall activities season winding down and winter activities gearing up, it’s a great time to take a moment to slow down, reflect, and appreciate the progress our students and teams have made. Middle school boys’ basketball and girls’ wrestling are officially underway—best of luck to all our athletes as they begin their seasons! Our One-Act team has been working hard each morning perfecting their skill. We also want to wish our volleyball team good luck as they compete in subdistricts Monday night against Centennial, and possibly Freeman—go Wildcats! In the classroom, middle school students have smoothly transitioned into their second-quarter electives. Today marked the final day for any schedule changes, and we’re excited to see what our students will explore and accomplish in their new courses.

-Mrs. Headid

We’re excited to welcome Ms. Breeona Teneyck as our new Health Aide! Ms. Teneyck will be serving both the Elementary and Middle/High School buildings, supporting the health and wellness needs of all our students.

She will assist with daily health concerns, student care, and will also be responsible for dispensing medications as needed during the school day.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s health, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Teneyck at 402-628-2080. We’re thrilled to have her as part of our Cedar Bluffs team!

Please consider purchasing a Cedar Bluffs Drama T-Shirt! Order forms are in the HS office, orders are due Monday, October 27th.

Sign up for the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot! It's a fun morning for families to come and spend time together and get some exercise! It's a great fundraiser for our track program! Note that we will meet and start at Legion Field and the Park this year!

We are less than 3 weeks away from our annual craft fair at Cedar Bluffs High School! We will have food trucks on site, and 40+ vendors, including permanent jewelry, baked goods, laser engraved products, candles, homemade jellies and jams, hand made products, boutique clothing, and so much more! This is a great opportunity to check off some of your Christmas list items!

To support student success, all sophomores, juniors, and seniors have access to John Baylor’s OnToCollege ACT Prep, a proven program designed to help students boost their ACT and PreACT scores while building confidence and test-taking skills. This resource provides engaging lessons, practice tests, and strategies to maximize performance.

Login Information:

• Username: Student’s school email

• Password: ontocollege

Students can log in and start preparing today at www.ontocollege.com.

E-FUNDS will no longer charge parents a percentage based service fee when making payments. This change is part of our ongoing effort to make the payment process easier and more affordable for our families.

You can now make payments without worrying about extra percentage fees - making it more convenient than ever to stay current on lunch balances.

As a community, it’s important that we all do our part to keep Cedar Bluffs students safe. Recently, there have been reports of drivers — both students and adults — speeding or driving erratically near the school, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.

Please remember:

• Slow down when approaching school zones and crosswalks.

• Stay alert for students crossing the street, especially during busy morning and afternoon hours.

• Avoid distractions such as phones while driving near campus.

• Be patient — a few extra minutes of caution can prevent serious accidents.

Our students’ safety is worth every precaution. Let’s work together to make the area around our school safe for everyone.

Avel School Health Nurse Program

Our school participates in the Avel School Health Nurse Program, which helps us provide quick access to healthcare during the school day.

• How it works: If a student isn’t feeling well, they can visit with a registered nurse virtually through an iPad.

• What the nurse does: The nurse will assess your child’s symptoms and make recommendations for care.

• Parent communication: If the nurse feels your child should go home, you will receive a phone call directly from the nurse to discuss next steps. Please note: the call will come from 605-606-0550, which is not a school number. We encourage you to save this number in your contacts for easy recognition.

This program helps ensure that students get timely medical attention while at school and gives parents peace of mind knowing a licensed nurse is available when needed.

For questions about this service, please contact Mrs. Shaylee Siems at the high school office.

Cedar Bluffs Middle & High School

Asst. Principal: Tom Brinkman

Main Office: Sarah Sass & Shaylee Siems

Website: cedarbluffsschools.org
Location: 110 East Main Street, PO BOX 66, Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
Phone: 402-628-2080
Facebook: facebook.com/cedarbluffspublicschools