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Freshman Tinley Buechle placed second in pole vault at the NVC Meet. Buechle vaulted 7-0, tying her personal record.

Lady Bulldogs Win Inaugural Niobrara Valley Conference Meet, Qualifiers Compete at NEN Track Classic in Norfolk

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Niobrara Valley Conference Track and Field Rock County High School Girls Team Scores 1. Ainsworth, 164; 2. North Central, 138; 3. Niobrara/Verdigre, 81; 4. Elgin/Elgin Pope John, 80; 5. Boyd County, 56; 6. O’Neill St. Mary’s, 54; 7. Chambers/ Wheeler Central, 47; 8. Stuart, 12.

Sophomores Bear Rea (left) and Carson Koch (right) each placed ninth at the Niobrara Valley Conference Meet.

Boys Golf Team Medals Two at Conference Invite

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Niobrara Valley Conference Boys Golf Summerland Golf Club Team Scoring 1. North Central, 316; 2.

Lady Dawgs Win Conference Title in Inaugural Niobrara Valley Conference Track Meet

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Freshman Gracyn Sisson competed in the high jump at the West Holt Invite. She cleared 4-4 and placed 11th.

Track Team Competes at West Holt Invitational

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Girls Team Scores 1. West Holt, 167.5; 2.

Sophomore Jaxon Rucker led the Bulldogs shooting a 44 at the Ainsworth Quadrangular.

Boys Golf Team Competes at O’Neill Invite and Ainsworth Quadrangular

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

O’Neill Boys Golf Invitational Team Scores 1. O’Neill, 303; 2.

Sam Titus (left) works to pass the North Central 3200 meter relay team.

AHS Track Team Competes in O’Neill and Hartington

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

O’Neill Track and Field Invitational Girls Team Scores 1. Norfolk Catholic, 108.5; 2.

Freshman Robert Rudnick golfed a 111 during the Summerland Invite.

Bulldog Golfers Compete in Valentine Dual and Summerland Invite

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Summerland Boys Golf Invitational Team Scores 1. Norfolk Catholic, 299; 2.

Ainsworth Community Schools Calendar of Events/Lunch Menu

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Dates, Times and Menu Subject to Change
April 16 - April 23
Thursday, April 16th
State FBLA Conference in Kearney
10 a.m. HS Track and Field at O’Neill Invite
2:30 p.m. MS Golf at Summerland Invite
Friday, April 17th
State FBLA Conference in Kearney
Noon - MS Track and Field at Ainsworth Invite
Saturday, April 18th
State FBLA Conference in Kearney
Teammates Bowling in Atkinson
Monday, April 20th
1 p.m. HS Track and Field in Hartington
Tuesday, April 21st
9 a.m. MS Track and Field in O’Neill
3 p.m. HS Boys Golf at Ainsworth Quad

Freshman Cesar Guichard Mingo competed in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs at the Sandhills Invite in Bassett. He placed fifth in each event.

Track Team Competes at Sandhills Invite in Bassett

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Girls Team Scores 1. Valentine, 149; 2.

From Community Input to Action: Ainsworth Community Schools Launches New Strategic Plan

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

With an eye on the future, Ainsworth Community Schools has adopted a new five-year strategic plan. Designed to support student success while reflecting the priorities and expectations of district stakeholders, the plan is the result of a months-long collaboration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards Board Leadership Team.