Cardinal Community Newsletter

The Doniphan Economic Development Corporation is sponsoring the Doniphan Hometown Christmas Event on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. There is no cost, just a free will donation to participate and it is held at the Doniphan Event Center.

There will be a soup cook off, community service award presentation, cookie decorating, coloring and crafts, hay rack rides, raffles, a visit from Santa, local vendors and local entertainment. D-T Band and Vocal performances will be throughout the night!

Come out and enjoy some holiday spirit and great soup!

The Trumbull Community Center will host the annual Trumbull Christmas Soup Supper on Sunday, December 7th from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Enjoy wonderful soup and bring a plate full of goodies to share with the community. There is usually hot chocolate and holiday baking to enjoy, plus raffle prizes. This is a wonderful event for kids and adults alike.

On November 11th, our K–12 students and staff came together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. The band and choir performed beautifully, filling the gym with music that reminded us all of the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans.

We are deeply grateful to those who joined us and to all who have served. Thank you for protecting the freedoms we cherish every day. 🔵⚪🔴

Our Digital Media Team at D-T continues to provide quality content for our students, staff, and community. Check out their latest efforts below and subscribe to their content.

We’re kicking off this season with an inspiring story featuring Junior Kaser Johnson and the DT Cross Country team, who achieved the first state championship in school history! Their grit, togetherness, and drive brought this moment home for our Cardinals.

🎥Watch the new episode here: https://youtu.be/wEXEUL97XA8
📖 Read the full story and relive all the highlights: https://www.dtcardinals.org/article/2554932

Year 2 is off and running—our Cardinals are soaring higher than ever. #CardinalsSoar #DTJournalism #TheCardinalWay #StateChamps

1. Elementary
   
2. Preschool Happenings
3. Special Education Update
4. Secondary News
5. Activities Update

Glow Run Exceeds Fundraising Goal

Thank you, Cardinal families! Our Glow Run raised over $19,000—more than $4,000 beyond our goal! A huge thank you to TEAM and especially Carrie Braden for all her hard work organizing this event, along with Scott Sjuts, Mindy Breckner, Danielle Blake, and Nicole for helping with gym setup. Planning is underway for a whole-school reward to celebrate this achievement.

Red Ribbon Week Reminds Students to Stay Drug-Free

This year's theme, "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free," encouraged students through daily readings during morning announcements. Mrs. Breckner also led discussions about healthy habits during her weekly counseling sessions.

Young Leaders Shine at Conference

Congratulations to our 6th graders who attended the Elementary Leadership Conference: Jaylee Hatt, Skylie Hansen, Kimber Fowler, Tobias Klinginsmith, Eli O'Callaghan, and Brooks Kleier. Thank you to Mrs. Breckner for giving these students this leadership-building opportunity!

Fall Field Trip Fun

Our preschoolers explored Prairie Loft while kindergarteners visited Helgoth's Pumpkin Patch. Coming up, 2nd graders will head to Stuhr Museum on November 24th.

Around the Building

Nebraska 4-H has set up an interactive pollinator display in the elementary office hallway—stop by and check it out! We're also grateful to Amy Davis from ESU 4 and Andee Turner for their support of our English Language Learners in 4th grade.

Mark Your Calendars

Elementary Winter Concert: December 8th from 6:00–8:00 PM

Our 6th graders will also be making soup for the Doniphan Hometown Christmas celebration!

Congratulations to our October students of the month! These students were nominated by their classroom teacher for being safe, respectful, and responsible at DT! We are proud of you all!

PreK: Raegan Tonniges, Lakyn Mogilefsky, Lorelai Huelsnitz

K: Ryleigh Gohner & Wrenley Hollister (not pictured)

1st: Hank Schneider & Lily Lindsay

2nd: McKenna Pomplun & Josiah Gomez

3rd: Langer Deepe & Charlotte Braden

4th: Jasper Kuszak & Brynn Posey

5th: Maci Luvaas & Jameson Antillion

6th: Lucille Braden & Ainslee Kerr

Keep up the good work!

We love celebrating our students and one of the biggest awards we give is the kindness award. We wanted this to be a big deal and we wanted kids to have to earn this award. Students are nominated by staff or other students for displaying various acts of kindness. These nominations are taken seriously and a group of staff members discuss each one and ensures there are multiple examples of kindness displayed. We are so proud to announce these seven students who received their kindness shirt this week!

K: Cohen Lough & Phillip Stafford

1: Paxton Kreutz

4: Brynn Posey

5: Elijah Harwood & Mila Weldon

6: Kimber Fowler

Congratulations!!! We hope to hand out many more shirts this year!

Congratulations to Mrs. Tingelhoff for being our October teacher of the month. Mrs. Tingelhoff teaches third grade and makes learning fun for her students. She holds kids to high expectations and builds positive relationships with them.

Congratulations Mrs. Tingelhoff! We are so happy to have you at DT.

We announced our Red Ribbon Week door winners today! We had so much fun with this. Thank you to everyone who participated.

The winners are:

3rd: Mrs. Rainforth & Mrs. Stratton

2nd: Mrs. Braden

1st: Mrs. Hoagland

Congrats and thank you all again for taking the time to do this!

Please check out all the fun doors and see how creative our teachers are!

DT Warehouse Students Give Back

Our special education students have been busy making a difference! Through the DT Warehouse program, students have been running car detailing services, making coffee and cold brew, creating custom t-shirts, producing senior football banners, and baking Veteran's Day cookies for Grand Island Regional Hospital.

The students are also contributing to several community causes this season. For Project Hunger, they created gift baskets featuring homemade cookies, engraved wooden spoons, and sublimated dish towels. They donated a beautiful stenciled rug and wooden Christmas tree to the DT Education Foundation. At Hometown Christmas, look for their soup and pop-up store!

KindNest Food Cupboard Supporting Families

The KindNest Food Cupboard continues serving our community. Project Hunger Thanksgiving Boxes will be distributed on November 22nd to families in need.

Career Exploration Continues

Students participated in Kearney Career Exploration Day and toured Project Search as part of ongoing transition activities to help them explore future opportunities.

If you know of a child who lives within the boundaries of the Doniphan-Trumbull Public School District, who may have a disability, and may need but is not receiving Special Education or 504 services, please contact Nancy Niles, PO Box 300, Doniphan, NE 68832 (402-845-2730).

This student led store offers clothing, rugs, home decor, kitchen items, cookies, and gently used clothing. Many items are made by students and can be personalized to meet your needs. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesdays at 108 E Plum in Doniphan, NE!

Cardinal Cup Competition Heats Up

Our monthly Cardinal Cup pep rallies continue to bring out the best in our students. This month's big story? Mr. Fischer's junior high class went from last place to first! Their enthusiasm and teamwork paid off in a big way. On the high school side, the Junior class has taken the lead thanks to having the lowest tardy rate of any class this quarter. Keep up the great work, Cardinals!

Career Day Brings Real-World Learning

On November 14th, students across multiple grade levels will explore career opportunities through hands-on experiences. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors will take the ASVAB test and meet with personnel to identify their strengths and career interests. Meanwhile, our younger students will visit local colleges and employers including Hastings College, Corteva, Central Community College, and the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. Eighth graders will also give back to the community with a service project at Hearts and Hands before their campus tour.

Teachers Invest in Professional Growth

Every certified secondary teacher has committed to completing Science of Reading training this spring through a state grant, ensuring our staff stays at the forefront of educational best practices at no cost to the district.

Financial Literacy in the Classroom

Our sophomore class continues working through their financial literacy curriculum, building essential money management skills they'll use throughout their lives.

On October 29th, students from our STEM I & II courses attended Hall County Manufacturing Day. They toured Chief Fabrication, Hornady, Case New Holland, and Central Community College to extend their knowledge of careers in the field of Mechatronics and Automated Systems.

What an incredible week for the DT FFA Chapter at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis! From inspiring leadership workshops and exploring caves to catching an NBA game, it was a week packed with learning, fun, and unforgettable memories.

Congratulations to our very own DT FFA alumni members, Harrison Sjuts and Emily Happold, on earning their American Degree—the highest honor an FFA member can receive. Their hard work and countless hours spent serving our school and community have truly paid off.

Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country Team, awarded State Champions after an outstanding performance! A special congratulations to Kaser Johnson, who earned 1st place overall and set a new school record in the process. Carter Hannon also placed 10th individually and set a new PR.

We would also like to recognize and thank our seniors — Rylen Soundy, Jacob Zakrzewski, and Taylor McDole — for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to the team.

On the Girls Cross Country Team, Sevyn Russell placed 36th and achieved a personal best time, finishing her season on a high note.

What an incredible season for our cross country team — filled with hard work, perseverance, and teamwork. We are proud of every athlete for their accomplishments and sportsmanship this year.

👏Congratulations to Charlee Richter on being named 1st Team All-LPC, and to Emma Hoppe, Baylee Larson, and Laini Rath on earning LPC Honorable Mention honors! 🏐

👏 🎬 Huge congratulations to our incredible One Act performers! Baylee, Madilyn, and Audrina all earned the Outstanding Actress Award, and Trevin earned the Outstanding Actor Award. So proud of all your hard work and talent!

1. Staff Spotlight
2. Facility Input Survey Incoming
3. Celebrating our Principals
4. Parent Internet Safety Presentation
5. Upcoming Dates
6. 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

The Doniphan-Trumbull Board of Education is evaluating facility options to best serve our students and community & your feedback is needed!

Be checking your mailbox! Mailings with information will be arriving soon!More information about the facility option concepts are linked here.

Be checking your mailbox! Mailings with information will be arriving soon!

#DTCardinals #WeAreDT

This October, we celebrated Ms. Niles, Ms. Goracke, and Mr. Mogilefsky for their dedication to helping every student succeed. Thank you for all you do!

On August 28th, our 5th–12th grade students had the opportunity to hear from Bobby Truhe of KSB School Law. He shared valuable insights about internet safety and helped students understand the potential risks and consequences of unsafe or inappropriate online behavior. We are grateful for his time and expertise in helping our students make smart and responsible choices online.

• November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
• December 19 - 12:30 PM Early Dismissal (Full Staff Day)
• December 22-Jan 2 - Winter Break - No School

The Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar at their most recent board meeting. Dates of note are included below:

🚨Aug 14 - First Day of School

⛄Dec 22-Jan 5 - Winter Break

🎓May 9 - Senior Graduation

😎May 19 - Last Day of School

The full calendar is linked here: https://www.dtcardinals.org/page/calendar-year-at-a-glance