Wausa Public Schools is currently seeking applications for the position of cook/dishwasher for our lunch program for the 2025-26 school year. This position is a 9-month term, commencing and concluding with the school year, and renewed annually.. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.
Please send inquiries about this position, along with a completed application, to Brad Hoesing, Superintendent, at bradhoesing@wausaschools.org or call the school at 402-586-2255. Position is open until filled.
Application Template Download:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/0B7RVlkTc0XyWdUtDbU5yVU1ZZk0/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114804767757489790445&resourcekey=0-TIn60bejCz92nwAijVuHJg&rtpof=true&sd=true
🐄🌾 Life on the Farm! 🌾🐖
Our third and fourth graders had an unforgettable day at the Knox County Fairgrounds, exploring all things agriculture during the Life on the Farm field trip! 🚜🐓 From learning about livestock to stepping inside a real cattle trailer, it was a hands-on adventure filled with curiosity, smiles, and lots of animal cuddles.
Did you know? 🥚🐔 Our third graders learned that in many chicken breeds, the color of a hen’s earlobes is a good indicator of the color of the eggs she will lay—how egg-citing is that?
Here’s what some of our students had to say:
💬 "My favorite part of the field trip was when we got to see the Highland cow because we got to touch its horns and pet it." – Anika
💬 "The baby lambs were very interesting to learn about. They're fast, and they can't live without another lamb!" – Riggs
💬 "I loved going inside the semi truck with the cattle trailer!" – Natalie
💬 "The horses were my favorite because I’ve been riding since I was 2!" – Raelynn
💬 "I liked the sheep because we got to shout out names for them!" – Brady
💬 "My favorite part of the field trip was the horses, because I got to touch them. The presenters taught us that every January they get one year older and have to go to the vet so they are able to compete in shows." – Adalyn
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this day a success! 🌽🐑
#LifeOnTheFarm #FieldTripFun #StudentVoices #HandsOnLearning #FutureFarmers #KnoxCountyFairgrounds #EggsAndEarlobes
🌳🌱 Celebrating Arbor Day in Wausa! 🌱🌳
A big thank you to Bill Schumacher for visiting our students and leading a meaningful Arbor Day presentation!
Bill read the official 2025 Arbor Day Proclamation, explained the importance of planting and caring for trees, and shared exciting development plans for the Wausa Park.
Our fourth graders even got their hands dirty (in the best way!) by helping plant a tree in the park—leaving a lasting mark on our community. 🌲💚
🌟 Did you know? The oldest tree in Wausa is a cottonwood that's over 150 years old! What a beautiful reminder of the lasting impact trees can have.
We’re grateful for this opportunity to learn about stewardship, sustainability, and giving back to the place we call home.
#ArborDay2025 #TreePlanting #WausaPride #HandsOnLearning #GrowingOurFuture #CommunityRoots #WausaHistory
Our 5th graders became published authors this week! Each student wrote a narrative about an extraordinary camera that brought to life any image that was captured! Students were able to share their stories during Author's Chair and order their own personal copy of the class book!
District Music is off with a bang!! Everything is sounding beautiful! Some solos and duets have went and the band is warming up!
📚✨ Featured Authors in the Making! ✨📚
Today, our fourth graders took center stage as published poets! Each student crafted their own book poem—complete with a heartfelt dedication—and proudly shared their work during our Meet the Author event.
From laughs to applause (and maybe a few happy tears), it was a celebration of creativity, courage, and voice.
So proud of these young writers! 🖋️💫 #YoungAuthors #PoetryDay #MeetTheAuthor #ProudPrincipal #StudentVoicesMatter
🎒✏️ Back-to-School Made Easy! ✏️🎒
We’re excited to offer Student Supply Kits for the upcoming school year! For just $25, your child will receive a full kit of quality school supplies, ready to go on Day 1!
Need a new book bag too? Add one for only $10 in your choice of color! Includes a name tag!
This is a convenient, optional way to help with supply costs and skip the shopping stress. Kits are classroom-ready, low cost, and take out the stress of shopping!
📌 Note: Purchasing a kit is not required—just a helpful option to make back-to-school a little easier for families.
Let us know if you’d like to reserve a kit! 💼🖍️📚 Teachers will be sending home a flyer with your student soon!
🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉
We're celebrating an amazing end to the school year with a fun-filled Elementary Field Trip on May 16 for grades K–6 in Norfolk, NE! 🚌🎒
✅ Regular bus routes will run that day.
📄 Permission forms will be sent home by teachers this week and next—keep an eye out!
Let’s wrap up the year with great memories and lots of smiles! 🌟 #FieldTripFun #EndOfYearCelebration #K6Adventure
Senior Tea and Baccalaureate information attached. If you have any question please contact the school at 402-586-2255.
Driver Education Information. If you have a child who is interested in taking Driver's Ed this summer with instructor Sherry Plumbtree please see the attached informational sheet.
Congratulations to the Winter NCPA Academic All-State Recipients
Boys Basketball - Gaven N & Colton B
Girls Basketball - Mackenzie V & Olivia B
Speech - Kendall S & Braydon H
The FBLA is hosting the LifeServe blood drive today at the school gym between 11:30 and 2:30! We hope to see you there!
Sign up using this link or just stop in!
https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/186762
JH Track Vikings are tearing up the track today at the Neligh track meet! Congrats boys 4x8 taking Gold!
Join us at the community park today at 4:15 as the FBLA hosts their first community egg hunt for anyone to participate 3rd grade and under! There will be a separate section for ages 0-2!
FBLA took 20 students to compete at the state level for SLC over the last few days! We gave speeches, broadcasted a news story, showed off an electronic career portfolio, and interviewed for a job on top of taking multiple business/technology tests. Students all attended two seminars that interested them as well as listened to a keynote speaker who talked about taking action if you want to succeed. We are so proud of all of their efforts! What a great group of students we have!
🩺5th grade performed text feature surgery today! Each group was given a patient with five procedures to complete. These doctors had to find text features from the weekly text & transplant them to their patient, as well as explain their importance! All surgeries were successful!
Get ready for some beautiful music because District Music contests are fast approaching! Wausa Band and Choir members will be heading to Laurel on April 25th. Attached are performance times and ensembles that will be performing throughout the day! Good Luck Vikes!
Good Luck to our Wausa FBLA and SkillsUSA competitors as they head to state in Kearney and Grand Island!
Girl's 2025 Knox County Invite Runner-up with 101 points!
🎉 What a great turnout! 🎉
We had a full house at our 2025–2026 Preschool Parent Meeting! 👏 Families packed the room to hear an amazing presentation from Mrs. Pfanstiel about what to expect in preschool next year. 🧸📚✏️
Thank you to all the parents who came out—we loved your questions, your energy, and your excitement for the upcoming school year! 💛
Let the preschool journey begin! 🌟
#PreschoolReady #FutureVikings #FamilyPartnership #EarlyLearning
