Press release Empowering Nebraska’s Youth Leaders through Collaboration and Connection AURORA, NE, November 11th, 2025 Last week, students Tara Buzek and Emma Ott attended the inaugural President’s Summit , an event bringing together executive student leaders from Nebraska’s Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Student Councils, Scouts, and 4-H . This inaugural summit served as a . . .
Article written by Riley Quiring Seven Heartland FFA members attended the National FFA Convention, as well as two advisors: Braden Janzen (12), Madalyn Janzen (11), Weston Panko (12), Grace Splinter (12), Lane Farrall (12), Riley Quiring (12), Trenton Goertzen (12), Stephanie Miller (advisor), and Allison Engelman (advisor). The National FFA Convention was held from October 28th to November 1st in Indianapolis, Indiana. . . .
The 13th Annual Heartland Community Schools Veterans Day Program was held on Tuesday, November 11. National Honor Society students facilitated the program. A welcome was given by Emma Ott followed by the singing of the national anthem by the high school choir. Elementary essay winners then presented to the audience. McKinley Hiebner (3rd place) Levi Haidle (2nd place) James Janzen (1st place) . . .
CLICK FOR SUMMARY GRAPHIC Included here are some summary statistics for Heartland High School's participation in the Southeast Community College SENCAP (Career Academy Partnership) during the 24-25 school year. Heartland has a long history of participating with SECC's SENCAP program where student's complete dual-credit courses (courses that provide both high school credit and college credit). . . .
One HCS Junior High Quiz Bowl Team finished runner-up in the Seward competition on Wednesday, November 5. The team went 2-1 in the morning pool play and 4-1 in the tournament. They lost to Nebraska Christian in the championship match with a score of 80-145. Members of the team included: Finley Eckman, Jack Bearinger, Tori Buzek, Avery Hiebner, and Ryker Stebbing. The other team went 1-2 in the . . .
One HCS Junior High Quiz Bowl Team finished runner-up in the Seward competition on Wednesday, November 5. The team went 2-1 in the morning pool play and 4-1 in the tournament. They lost to Nebraska Christian in the championship match with a score of 80-145. Members of the team included: Finley Eckman, Jack Bearinger, Tori Buzek, Avery Hiebner, and Ryker Stebbing. The other team went 1-2 in the . . .
Congratulations to the students who made the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
Heartland Community Schools had two teams compete in the Seward Quiz Bowl competition on Wednesday, October 22. After three rounds of competition in the morning, the A team had a record of 2-1. The B team picked up an extra round and finished the morning 0-4 with two very tight matches. The afternoon bracket was set up based on the performance from the morning rounds. The B team faced off . . .
The HCS Booster Club is offering new Bearcat apparel options. Forms were sent home with students last Thursday. There is only a paper form for ordering (no online link). Shirt and sweatshirt samples will be in the office when they arrive. All orders are due on November 7. This would make a great Christmas gift for students, parents, grandparents, or community fans!
Last Wednesday, the HCS State Land Judging Team competed at Lake Wanahoo in Wahoo. Out of 148 contestants, Riley Quiring placed 12th, Lane Farrall placed 14th, Maddie Janzen placed 30th, and Faith Hiebner placed 83rd. Together the team placed 2nd in the state and qualified for nationals. Official Press Release: State Land Judging Competition Challenges Youth near Wahoo . . .
