Silver Lake Schools

1
Silver Lake Schools

• Elementary
• P.O. Box 127104 Webster St.
• Bladen, NE, 68928
• Phone[phone]
• Fax[phone]

• High School
• P.O. Box9405 S. Lincoln St.
• Roseland, NE 68973
• Phone[phone]
• Fax[phone]

2
Mission Statementof Silver Lake Public Schools

• The Silver Lake Public Schools is dedicated to
  providing excellence in learning for all students
  through strong instructional leadership, a safe
  and inviting environment, and partnership with
  parents and community.

3
Administration Information

• Superintendent Jeff Walburn
• Elementary Principal Mark Grove
• Secondary Principal Ken Mahoney

4
History of Roseland

• Acres of wild roses were the inspiration
• for the Post Office in Roseland.
• The land in Roseland is very flat.
• Today Roseland has about 250 people
• and is surrounded by fine agricultural land.

5
History of Bladen

• Established in 1872
• Townspeople relocated to Bladenin order to make
  a train stop.
• County Fair has been in Bladen since 1905.
• Bladen is a shipping center for grain.

6
History of Campbell

• In early 1870s the Little Blue River
• attracted settlers to this area.
• The Lincoln Land Company created the town
• of Campbell in May.
• Named after Alex Campbell, the supervisor of
• the railroad.
• Campbell maintained an active business district.

7
History of Holstein

• Was in the making in early 1870s.
• The railroad gave a boost to community
  development.
• Officially incorporated in 1889.

8
School History

• Bladen Bulldogs and Roseland Cardinals
  consolidated in 1986-1987 school year.
• In 1998 the Campbell Cardinals merged into
• Silver Lake School District.
• Holstein Wildcats joined in 2006.
• The four communities create a learning
• environment for kindergarten through twelfth.
• Silver Lake adopted Mustangs as the mascot
• Maroon, Silver, and Black are school colors.

9
Technology

• On January 8, 2008 Silver Lake purchased new
  laptops for each student.
• I think this was a good idea
• because..
• Students can do assignments on the computers.
• They help each person complete writing
  assignments easier.
• They are more fun and exciting to
• work with in class.

10
Elementary Opportunities

• Student Council
• Quiz Bowl
• Science Fair
• Knowledge Master Open
• Jr. High Math Counts

11
Elementary Opportunities

• Technology
• Laptop Computers and Computer Lab

12
Elementary Opportunities

• Farm Safety Day
• Earth Jamboree
• Dr. Seuss Day
• Community Boy/Girl Scouts
• Interaction with Community Centers

13
Elementary Opportunities

• State Writing Contest
• Accelerated Reader Program
• Honors Night

14
Elementary Opportunities

• Winter/Spring Musical
• Community Youth Basketball/Volleyball
• Elementary Cheer Clinic

15
Elementary Opportunities

• 6th Grade Promotion
• Field Trips related to Material being Studied

16
Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

• Athletics
• Cheerleading
• Football
• Volleyball
• Girls Basketball
• Boys Basketball
• Track

17
Jr. - Sr. High Opportunities

• Close Up
• FBLA and Student Council

18
Jr. - Sr. High Opportunities

• County Government Day
• Science Fair
• Quiz Bowl
• Academic A.C.T.I.O.N.S Day

19
Jr. - Sr. High Opportunities

• Speech
• Drama
• Pep Band
• Swing Choir and Musicals

20
Jr. - Sr. High Opportunities

• Distance Learning Students earning college
  credit while still in high school.

21
Jr. - Sr. High Opportunities

• Year Book Staff
• Journalism
• Pony Express

22
Jr. Sr. High Opportunities

• Accelerated Reader Program
• Science Fair
• Honors Night
• National Honors Society

23
Jr. - Sr. High Opportunities

• Student Activities Scheduled At Least Once Per
  Month
• Homecoming
• Prom
• Lock-In
• Movie Nights
• Dances

24
Why SLPS???

• Updated Technology
• One-to-One Technology Education
• Advanced Computer Classes and Power School

25
Why SLPS???

• Interactive Webpage
• Includes Daily/Weekly/Monthly Announcements
• Student Alert Program
• Online Grading System and Lesson Plans

26
Why SLPS???

• Updated facilities
• Early Learning Center
• Online Media Center

27
Why SLPS???

• College Credit
• Articulated Classes
• Online Classes Through CCC-Hastings

28
Why SLPS???

• School Transportation to All Events

29
School Board Member Information

• President- Randy Sorenson
• Vice President- Dana Meyer
• Secretary- Kathy Riese
• Treasurer- Joan Fisher
• Members- Dennis Timm, Daren Niemeyer, Steve Parr,
  Jeff Grabill, and Lenard Trausch

30
Why SLPS???
SLPS If For You Because We Care!