Sandhills Public Schools employment opportunity!
We are currently seeking a Part-Time High School Secretary in Dunning for the 2026–2027 school year. This position is 16–20 hours per week and will assist the Business Manager in the high school office with various secretarial duties.
*During the school year only
*Flexible on days worked
Submit applications to Principal Patrick Recoy at:
patrick.recoy@sandhillsknights.org
Call: 308-538-2224
Sandhills Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
Sandhills Public Schools Employment Opportunities
2026–2027 School Year
We are a small district with great staff and community support. Our district serves 80 students K-12. We offer a competitive compensation package including family health and paid time off.
Sandhills Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the 2026–2027 school year:
K–12 Special Education Teacher
https://www.nebraskaeducationjobs.ne.gov/jobs/sandhills-public-schools/k-12-special-education-teacher-8/
Sandhills Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
Veterans preference
Please join us for the FFA Banquet on April 14th!
All yearbooks purchased by May 29, 2026, will be shipped to the school for free. Any orders placed after this date will be shipped to your home for a $6.99 shipping fee. Parents can also create a custom page just for their child.
Yearbooks will not be shipped until after our final submission date, which is May 29, 2026. They should be delivered mid to late June.
There is always a learning curve with new systems. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. If we don't have the answer, we will do our best to find it for you!
All donors receive a free t-shirt!
Parents and Guardians!
Thursday, April 2nd: No school for Kindergarten through 6th Grade (Teacher In-Service).
Note: Grades 7–12 will attend school as regularly scheduled no early dismissal.
Friday, April 3rd – Monday, April 6th: NO SCHOOL
We hope all of our students and staff have wonderful Easter Break! We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, April 7th. 🌷
Saije Bray and ZA won the US Metric Association Award
Z A also won the Casey's Research Award.
Rafe Larsen captured 3rd Place in a very tough CNSEF competition as well as
the Thermo Fisher Junior Innovator Award.
20 individuals were called back for finals including Rafe and ZA.
April 1, 2026 at the Lariat in Mullen
Public viewing of the art from 3:00-5:00 Central Time
Artwork from Sandhills Junior High and High School art students will be on display.
Come check it out!
At the UNK Indoor Meet last week:
• Paizley placed 4th in the 400M and 3rd in the 800M
• Connor brought home 1st in both the 800M and 1600M
• Shylee finished 5th in the 1600M
• Lindsey earned 6th in Shot Put
At the Anselmo-Merna Meet this week:
• Matelyn took 3rd in the 200M and Long Jump
• Carter placed 3rd in the 200M
• Maurice finished 6th in the 200M
• Shylee earned 3rd in the 400M and 800M
• Paizley placed 2nd in the 800M and 1600M
• Connor finished 1st in the 800M and 1600M
• Our Girls 4x100M relay team (Shylee, Matelyn, Paizley, Lindsey) took 2nd
• Lindsey added a 2nd in Discus and 3rd in Shot Put
• Bronc placed 4th in High Jump
• Heath earned 4th in Triple Jump
🔥 Special shoutout to Paizley Zutavern for breaking the school record in the 1600M with a time of 5:52.77! The previous record of 6:08.2 was held by Elizabeth Peterson.
Keep up the hard work, Knights! 💪🏽
Next meet: Tuesday, March 31st at Kearney Catholic at 1:00 PM!🏃♂️🏃♀️
Sandhills Parents IMPORTANT! Check out next week's schedule:
Monday, March 30th 2026: NO SCHOOL for 6th–12th
(MNAC Music Contest @ Dunning). Elementary is in session!
Thursday, April 2nd 2026: NO SCHOOL for Elementary @ Halsey K-6
(Teacher In-Service). High School has a regular full day! NO EARLY DISMISSAL.
Have a great Easter Break, everyone! 🐣
Message from with With Love Photography:
Prom pictures are ready! You can download without a pin or you can order directly from the gallery and the prints will be delivered to the school. The gallery will be available for print orders until April 1st. If you have any questions, please let me know. I did my best to try to catch a lot pictures! Click the link below to access the pictures!
https://withlovecophotography.pixieset.com/prom/
If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please call or email Mrs. Miller at 308-538-2224 or elise.miller@sandhillsknights.org, speak with an FBLA member, or send the bottom portion of the attached form with your child to school for Mrs. Miller.
On Monday, March 30, Sandhills will host the MNAC Music Contest in Dunning!
The High School 6th-12th Grade will not have school on March 30th, 2026 due to the Music Contest.
Approximately 190 high school and junior high students from across our conference will perform throughout the day. Our Sandhills music students will take the stage mainly in the afternoon, performing in at least four different groups.
We look forward to a great day of music!
All yearbooks purchased by May 29, 2026, will be shipped to the school for free. Any orders placed after this date will be shipped to your home for a $6.99 shipping fee. Parents can also create a custom page just for their child.
Yearbooks will not be shipped until after our final submission date, which is May 29, 2026. They should be delivered mid to late June.
There is always a learning curve with new systems. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. If we don't have the answer, we will do our best to find it for you!
