Category Archives: Informational

Nebraska is a national leader in providing early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. Thousands of children and their families have benefited from the state’s early intervention program, known as the Early Development Network.

How can the Early Development Network help?
The Early Development Network provides services and supports that are designed based on the needs of children birth to age three and their families with the belief that parents know what is best for their families. These services are designed to act on what families think is important for their child and family. Friendly, supportive people who listen to and respect families staff the Network. These people can connect families with other families who have had similar experiences.

The goal of the Early Development Network is to provide coordinated services for Nebraska families as conveniently as possible. The program helps families to understand their child’s disability and provides assistance in dealing with situations that interfere with the child’s development. Families may choose a particular service or all services. Families also may refuse services at any time.

How do I find out if a child is eligible?
The Early Development Network serves children from birth to age three and their families. A child is eligible for Early Development Network services if he or she is not developing typically, or has been diagnosed with a health condition that will affect his or her development.  Identifying such delays or disabilities usually involves both the family and a team of professionals.

If there are concerns that a child is behind in his or her development, people are encouraged to call the Chadron office at 1-308-747-2405 or 1-800-717-1231. Referrals are taken year-round from anyone with concerns, including parents, childcare providers, and others who have obtained the permission of the parents.

Contact for More Information or for Information on Local Efforts:
Autumn Calkins
Western Community Health Resources
821 Morehead Street
Chadron, NE  69337
1-800-717-1231  or 308-747-2405

$5 Physicals will be held at Chadron High School on May 15, 2012. The school will transport students, but they must be signed up here at the school office no later than May 11th. The bus will leave at 6:30 a.m. sharp on the 15th and will return shortly after 8:30 am. Please note: It is the student/parent’s responsibility to make sure that the office gets a copy of the physical, complete with doctor and parent signatures.

Physical Form

The Scholastic Book Fair starts next Monday, March 19 and runs through Monday, March 26. We will be open Thursday evening during Parent Teacher Conference. You can also order online. There is a larger selection online and the books will be delivered to the school with free shipping. Below is the link for the Online Book Fair:

Online Book Fair

Hay Springs is starting up an FCA chapter. Curious what FCA is all about? Come to an Informational FCA huddle meeting for students grades 6-12 on Monday, February 27th from 12:25-12:55 in the Distance learning lab. Everyone is welcome!

We again are planning to offer a wide variety of “fun” camps this summer.  We are looking for individuals and community groups who are interested in teaching a camp this summer.  These camps can be full day or half day, one-day, two-day, or four-day camps, or even longer if needed.  We are open to all ideas you may have regarding new camps.  Give us a call to share your ideas and suggestions.

We are in the process of developing the 2012-2013 school calendar.  We have posted the proposed calendar here and it also can be found on our Facebook page. We welcome your suggestions.

This year the Sheridan County fair is scheduled for the last week of July and Friendly Festival is scheduled for August 17, 18, and 19th.  These activities will not interfere with the proposed calendar.

Click here to view a PDF version of the Calendar.

Do you ride a horse? Have you ever wanted to be a Princess or a Queen? Well this could very well be the perfect opportunity. Every year at the Sheridan County Fair the Sheridan County Ag Society holds a Queen and Princess contest. Age divisions for the contest are 11-15 for princess and 16-23 for queen.  This contest is a one day commitment. You will need to supply your own clothes and horse. This years county fair will be during the last week of July.

There are many rewards of taking part in the Queen and Princess contests. This year also the Ag society is offering a $500 scholarship along with other various items. Some of these items include crowns, belt buckles, hay bags, and jackets.

If you have any question or would like more information contact Stacie Oliver at 308-684-3363 or Phyllis Lindsey at 308-282-2370.