The KPCS speech team ended their season on Saturday at state speech. All girls performed with their whole heart and gave it everything they had, but fell just short of breaking finals. Their season has been very successful and they have a lot to be proud of.
The last day of Nebraska State FFA convention was on Friday and the Keya Paha FFA is pleased to announce that Wyatt Fowler received 5th in GTAW (TIG) welding! Congratulations to all our Keya Paha FFA members and their successful State FFA Convention 🎉
🏃♂️➡️ 2026 AINSWORTH TRACK AND FIELD INVITATIONAL 🏃♀️
📍 Ainsworth, NE
📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ Start Time - 12:00 for Field Events & 4X800
3:00 for all other running events
⏱️ Results - https://www.athletic.net/team/11132/track-and-field-outdoor/2026
Day 2 at the Nebraska State FFA was proven to be a very successful day for the Keya Paha FFA! We are excited to announce 📣 that Kit Painter and Angela Frick received 1st place with their proficiencies and advancing to NATIONALS! We are also excited to announce 📣 Wyatt Fowler has made top 10 in GTAW welding. Welding awards will be announced at 3pm on Friday. https://neaged.org/
Kit was also recognized as a Nebraska FFA Foundation True Blue Tour Testimony participant.
Our chapter was also recognized for our participation in the Nebraska Farm Bureau Connecting Chapters participant.
State FFA Convention Day 1 completed with State Degrees and an early morning state with the welding team welding in the largest welding facilities in the country.
Congratulation to this 25/26 Winter NCPA Academic All-State Award Winners
Speech-Bailey Kaufman & Courtnie Krueger
Girls Basketball - Karlene Kepler & Kit Painter
Boys Basketball - Trey Anthony & Carter Buell
Girls Wrestling - Myley Hoffman & Paisley Hoffman
Boys Wrestling - Zach Wiebelhaus & Kade Wiiest
Speech-Bailey Kaufman & Courtnie Krueger
Girls Basketball - Karlene Kepler & Kit Painter
Boys Basketball - Trey Anthony & Carter Buell
Girls Wrestling - Myley Hoffman & Paisley Hoffman
Boys Wrestling - Zach Wiebelhaus & Kade Wiiest
✨ "The future belongs to those that believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt
We are so excited to bring that spirit to life for our students! Rock County Public Schools and Keya Paha Public Schools, with the generous support of the Keya Paha County Foundation and Rock County Foundation, are proud to welcome Timmy the Dreamer to Bassett on Monday, April 13th.
We can't wait for our 7th-12th grade students to be part of this inspiring experience. 🌟
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OikT4uOSGx8&t=461s
We are so excited to bring that spirit to life for our students! Rock County Public Schools and Keya Paha Public Schools, with the generous support of the Keya Paha County Foundation and Rock County Foundation, are proud to welcome Timmy the Dreamer to Bassett on Monday, April 13th.
We can't wait for our 7th-12th grade students to be part of this inspiring experience. 🌟
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OikT4uOSGx8&t=461s
News Flash!!! Grades K-6 will be participating in a track & field day in Bassett on Friday, May 1st starting at 1 pm. Come watch your student participate in field events like long jump, the softball throw, shot put, and dashes! Students will eat lunch at school and then ride the bus to Bassett for all the friendly fun & competition. We can't wait to see you there cheering them on!
We will still have our KPCS Field Day. Stay tuned for those details!
We will still have our KPCS Field Day. Stay tuned for those details!
🌟 Senior Spotlight --Angela Frick🌟
🎓 Future Plans
After graduation, I plan to attend Northeast Community College and major in Veterinary Technology. Following college, I hope to work alongside a rural veterinarian and continue pursuing my passion for animal care.
🐄 Childhood Dream
When I was little, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and a rancher.
😂 Favorite High School Memory
My favorite high school memory was during state cross country my junior year—when Zoey and I managed to lock ourselves out of our hotel room within five minutes of arriving!
❤️ Most Valued Possession
My cows are my most valued possession.
🎓 Future Plans
After graduation, I plan to attend Northeast Community College and major in Veterinary Technology. Following college, I hope to work alongside a rural veterinarian and continue pursuing my passion for animal care.
🐄 Childhood Dream
When I was little, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and a rancher.
😂 Favorite High School Memory
My favorite high school memory was during state cross country my junior year—when Zoey and I managed to lock ourselves out of our hotel room within five minutes of arriving!
❤️ Most Valued Possession
My cows are my most valued possession.
Ainsworth Junior High Track Invitational Information for Tuesday March 31st
We are proud to recognize our KPCS FFA members for their state-level achievements:
State Degrees:
Thomas Carr, Angela Frick, Kit Painter, Mason Schubauer
Proficiency Awards:
Angela Frick – Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Finalist
Kit Painter – Beef Production Entrepreneurship; Diversified Livestock; Equine Science Finalist
Nate Frick – Swine Production Entrepreneurship
Welding Team:
Angela Frick (OA), Wyatt Fowler (GTAW), Kassie Schrader (GTAW), Mason Schubauer (GMAW), Kit Painter (SMAW)
Congratulations to all our qualifiers!
State Degrees:
Thomas Carr, Angela Frick, Kit Painter, Mason Schubauer
Proficiency Awards:
Angela Frick – Dairy Production Entrepreneurship Finalist
Kit Painter – Beef Production Entrepreneurship; Diversified Livestock; Equine Science Finalist
Nate Frick – Swine Production Entrepreneurship
Welding Team:
Angela Frick (OA), Wyatt Fowler (GTAW), Kassie Schrader (GTAW), Mason Schubauer (GMAW), Kit Painter (SMAW)
Congratulations to all our qualifiers!
We have a few extra strawberries for sale:
2 full flats (8 containers) priced at $35 each
1 half flat (4 containers) for $20
If Interested please contact Mrs. Trahan or Mrs. Mundorf. Pickup today only.
2026 AINSWORTH INVITATIONAL (High School)
TEAMS: Ainsworth, Burwell, Cody-Kilgore, Hyannis, North Central, O’Neill, Summerland, Valentine, and West Holt
MEET DATE: Friday, March 27th, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
MEET SITE: East City Park, located on the east side of Ainsworth.
🏃♂️➡️ North Central Knights Track and Field @ UNK 🏃♀️
📍 University of Kearney
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Start Time 11:00 for Running and Field Events
🎟️ Tickets - https://lopers.com/sports/2021/7/14/hometown-ticket-website.aspx
⏱️ Timing - https://lopertiming.com/
ℹ️ Meet Info - https://lopers.com/sports/2010/3/11/MXC_0311100309.aspx
📍 University of Kearney
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ Start Time 11:00 for Running and Field Events
🎟️ Tickets - https://lopers.com/sports/2021/7/14/hometown-ticket-website.aspx
⏱️ Timing - https://lopertiming.com/
ℹ️ Meet Info - https://lopers.com/sports/2010/3/11/MXC_0311100309.aspx
Congratulations to these North Central Basketball Players for receiving NVC All Conference Honors:
1st Team All Conference: Mya Lewis and Karlene Kepler
2nd Team All Conference: Reece Taylor and Keian Fischer
Honorable-Mention: Kit Painter, Collin Hagan, and Brandt LeZotte
1st Team All Conference: Mya Lewis and Karlene Kepler
2nd Team All Conference: Reece Taylor and Keian Fischer
Honorable-Mention: Kit Painter, Collin Hagan, and Brandt LeZotte
State Speech Schedule in Kearney for Class D2 on Saturday March 28th
JH Strawberries have arrived and will be available for pick up from 3:30pm-5pm today, March 18th in the KPCS multipurpose room.
Congrats to our KPCS State Speech qualifiers! 🎤✨ Courtnie Krueger in Informative, Zoey Snyder in Serious, Bailey Kaufman in Poetry, coached by Emily Swan
State Speech is next Saturday (March 28th, 2026) at Horizon Middle School in Kearney
The speech team traveled to Stuart for district speech. The top 3 places qualify for state in each event. All 3 girls punched their ticket to state. Courtnie placed 2nd in informative. Bailey was the district champion for the second year in a row placing 1st in poetry. Zoey placed 3rd in serious and 4th in humorous. KP placed 4th as a team. All girls will compete at State speech in Kearney next week. Congratulations!
UNK Track Invitational Information for Thursday March 19th.
Public Admission – Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students (13 and under free). All ticket sales will
be online. https://lopers.com/sports/2021/7/14/hometown-ticket-website.aspx
Public Admission – Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students (13 and under free). All ticket sales will
be online. https://lopers.com/sports/2021/7/14/hometown-ticket-website.aspx
