Silver Lake Public Schools

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Silver Lake Public Schools
www.silverlakemustangs.org

• High School
• P.O. Box 8, 9405 S. Lincoln Street
• Roseland, NE 68973
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]

• Elementary
• P.O. Box 127, 104 Webster St.
• Bladen, NE 68928
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]

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Mission Statement of 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.

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Administration Information

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

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History of Roseland

• Acres of wild roses once grew here which
  inspired it first post office to be called
  Roseland. Roseland has some of the best
  agricultural land in the state and today is home
• to around 250 people.

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History of Bladen

• Bladen was established in 1872. The Webster
  County Fair has been in Bladen since 1905. Bladen
  remains a prime shipping center for grain.

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History of Campbell

• The Little Blue River attracted settlers to the
  area that is now called Campbell. Campbell
  maintained an active business district through
  the 1960s except in the depression years.

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History of Holstein

• Stories from early days suggest the village was
  in the making in the early 1870s. The coming of
  the railroad gave a boost to the community

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The Four Communities

• Roseland
• Bladen
• Campbell
• Holstein

PROUD MUSTANGS!
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School History

• The Bladen Bulldogs and the Roseland Cardinals
  consolidated in the 1986-1987 school year. In
  1988, the Campbell Cardinals merged into the
  Silver Lake School District. And, in 2006, the
  Holstein Wildcats joined.

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Technology

• On January 8th, 2008, the student body received
  their own laptops. This has been a great thing
  for
• the school making homework and projects easier
  and more fun to do.

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Elementary Opportunities

• Student Council
• Quiz Bowl
• Science Fair
• Knowledge Master Open

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Elementary Opportunities

• Technology
• Laptop Computers and Computer Lab

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Elementary Opportunities

• Farm Safety Day
• Earth Jamboree
• Dr. Seuss Day
• Community Boys/Girls Scouts
• Interaction with Community Centers

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Elementary Opportunities

• State Writing Contest
• Accelerated Reader Program
• Honors Night

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Elementary Opportunities

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

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Elementary Opportunities

• 6th Grade Promotion
• Field Trips Related To Material Being Studied

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

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

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

• Close-up
• FBLA
• Student Council

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

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

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

• Speech
• Drama
• Pep Band
• Choir and Musicals

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

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

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

• Yearbook Staff
• Journalism
• Pony Express

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunities

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

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Jr.-Sr. High Opportunity

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

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Why SLPS??

• Updated Technology
• One-To-One Technology Education
• Advanced Computer Classes
• Power School

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Why SLPS??

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

www.silverlakemustangs.org
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Why SLPS??

• Updated Facilities
• Early Learning Center
• Online Media Center

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Why SLPS??

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

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Why SLPS??

• School Transportation To All Events

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School Board Member Information

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

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SLPS Is For You Because We Care!