Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools

Test information for today:

1st place winner of the door decorating contest is... Mr.Meyer -- Congratulations! Check back tomorrow and Thursday to see who got 2nd and 3rd place in the door decorating contest!

EIGHT MAN-2 All State Football Offense WR — Ben Barlow, O'Neill St. Mary's, 6-1, 140, So. WR — Braylon Wegner, Bancroft-Rosalie, 5-9, 180, Jr. OL — Eli Weber, BDS, 6-3, 215, Sr. OL — Andrew Kosch, Humphrey Archangels, 6-0, 225, Sr. OL/K — Caden Zutavern, Sandhills/Thedford, 6-3, 240, Sr. QB — *Kyle Cox, Sandhills/Thedford, 5-10, 175, Sr. RB — Grady Kelly, Central Valley, 6-0, 195, Sr. RB — Hunter Luther, Howells-Dodge, 6-1, 195, Jr. RB — Jack Molt, Riverside, 5-10, 185, Sr. Defense DL — Dane Schalk, Riverside, 5-11, 195, Sr. DL — Tate Kvanvig, Mullen, 6-4, 225, Jr. LB — Trevor Carraher, Riverside, 5-11, 160, Sr. LB — Mason Geilenkirchen, Humphrey Archangels, 6-0, 185, Sr. LB — Tae Soto, Central Valley, 6-2, 165, Sr. LB — Dylan Brichacek, Howells-Dodge, 5-11, 175, Sr. DB — *Zaden Wolf, Central Valley, 6-1, 170, Sr. DB — Gage Hedstrom, O'Neill St. Mary's, 6-0, 180, Jr. P — Maddox Wagoner, Kenesaw, 6-0, 160, Sr. Honorable Mention Bancroft-Rosalie: Nick Buchholz, Graysen Briggs, Ayden Dolezal, Lucas Engel.

The B-R Elementary has a new face. Monday, December 16th, the first grade was split into two classrooms. Mrs. James will continue to teach first grade, and Miss Caragan Tietz will teach the other half of the class. Many know her well because she was a 2021 graduate of B-R. Miss Tietz finished her student-teaching last week and graduated from Wayne State College. She will also be assisting with the B-R Girls Basketball team. Congratulations Caragan for graduating from Wayne State College. The B-R Panther family is so lucky you chose us!!

Parents Night will take place after the Girls Varsity Game. Order Parents Night Bowling, Boys basketball, Girls Basketball.

Semester test information:

Join us at home as we celebrate Parents Night for Bowling and Basketball as we take on Walthill in an exciting night of Panther basketball! 🐾 📍 Where: Bancroft ⏰ When: 12/17 at 4:00 PM 📺 Watch Live: Streaming on Hudl Let’s pack the gym, celebrate our amazing parents, and cheer on the Panthers to victory! 💙🖤

B-R Super Fan selection is back for basketball season home games!! The winners for the season so far are Angie Wegner from the Archbishop Bergan game and Kim Kai from the girls' match-up against West Monona! Your next chance for Super Fan will be at Parent's Night on Tuesday, December 17th as the teams take on Walthill.

Great job, students!

The J-High boys take the courts against Winnebago! Tip off @ 4 PM!

The Boys and Girls wrestling meets scheduled for today have been canceled.

The Bancroft-Rosalie Community School phone system is back in working order. Thank you for your patience until the issue was resolved!

Phones are currently still down at the school. Please email schmeckpeperr@esu2.org or gpagels@esu2.org if you need to contact the school.

Phones are down at the school.

The Pre-12 Christmas Program scheduled for Friday night is postponed to Monday, December 16. The forecast tomorrow night is for freezing rain. Pre-6 Christmas Program will start at 6:30 pm. 7-12 Program starts at 7:30 pm. No change to the junior high boys basketball game at 4:00 pm.

The Panther Girls and Boys are at Clarkson with the JV tip-off at 4 PM! 🐾 📍 Where: Clarkson ⏰ When: 4:00 PM 📺 Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fTLoOcHlyA Go cheer on our teams in person or catch the action live on YouTube. Let’s go, Panthers! 💙🖤

Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher paid a special visit to Bancroft-Rosalie Community School, where he engaged with students, staff, and administrators, witnessing firsthand the innovative programs shaping the future of education in this rural district. Dr. Maher’s visit began with a warm welcome in the school gymnasium, where Bancroft-Rosalie Elementary students greeted him with enthusiasm. During a Q&A session, students posed thoughtful questions like, “What does the Commissioner of Education do?” and “Why did you feel it important to visit our school?” Dr. Maher explained his role in supporting schools across Nebraska and expressed his admiration for the innovative practices at Bancroft-Rosalie, stating, “Visiting schools like this one gives me the chance to see the incredible work being done to prepare students for the future.” The Commissioner then joined Superintendent Dr. Jon Cerny for a discussion with high school seniors about their dual credit courses and work-based learning experiences. Dr. Cerny proudly highlighted the accomplishments of the Class of 2025, noting that eight of the 18 seniors are on track to earning an associate’s degree by the end of their senior year—a testament to the district’s commitment to academic rigor and opportunity. Dr. Maher also met with JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) teacher Nikki Peirce to learn more about how the district integrates the JAG program into its broader focus on work-based learning. The conversation emphasized how Bancroft-Rosalie is equipping students with practical skills and experiences that connect classroom learning to real-world careers. The visit concluded in a second-grade classroom, where Dr. Maher observed students immersed in coding activities as part of the Project Lead The Way Launch curriculum. Bancroft-Rosalie uses this hands-on program as its core science curriculum, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and career awareness of Computer Science, Health Science and Engineering from an early age. Dr. Maher commended the district for its forward-thinking approach to education, saying, “What I’ve seen here today is a shining example of how schools can prepare students for the future while ensuring they remain connected to their communities.” Bancroft-Rosalie Community School’s innovative programs, dedicated educators, and enthusiastic students left a lasting impression on the Commissioner, who praised the district for its leadership in advancing education in Nebraska.

📣 Join Us for a Rosalie Town Hall Meeting! 🗓 When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Rosalie Gymnasium We’re excited to invite you to a community conversation about the future use of our beloved Rosalie Gymnasium! 🌟 Should it include: 🏋️‍♀️ A community fitness area? 👶 A daycare? Or other ideas? We want to hear YOUR thoughts and ideas! Let’s work together to shape a vision that benefits everyone in our community. 🍽 Dinner will be provided, so come hungry and ready to share your input. Sponsored by Bancroft/Rosalie Communities for Kids-C4K We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s build the future of Rosalie together. 💬🤝

💚 Do you or someone you know have interest in babysitter/childcare training which embeds first aid/cpr training? C4K is bringing this training to the Bancroft and Rosalie communities. Get your name on the waitlist today! 💚 Are you a business/organization interested in supporting this initiative? Throw your logo on some merch that certificate completers could use while babysitting, and c4k can provide backpacks for them to be successful! Contact C4K for more information on how to get involved. Help c4k fill 30 backpacks for these budding entrepreneurs by January 9th! #C4K #earlychildhoodeducation #redcross

The TC Thunder Bowling team is hitting the lanes in Hartington tonight! 📍 Where: Hartington ⏰ When: 4:30 pm Let’s show our support as they roll into action!