1990-Pre-Consolidation-FirstmeetingofElmwood-MurdockBoardofEducationheldonFebruary14,1990.-StudentCouncilsatbothElmwoodandMurdockaredirectedtocompletesurveyregardingschoolname,schoolcolorsandschoolmascot.-April17,1990,BoarddeterminesElmwood-Murdocktobeofficialnameofdistrict.Votetoestablishschoolcolorsasblackandwhitefails.Secondmotiontoadoptschoolcolorsofblack/white/silverandmascotof"Knights"passeson6-0vote.-DanNovakselectedasfirstActivitiesDirectorfordistrict.-May14,1990,Mr.JimPutman,SuperintendentoftheBridgeportPublicSchools,ishiredasfirstSuperintendentofElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.1990-91-August22,1990,isfirstdayofschoolfortheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-AdministrationforfirstdayofschoolareMr.JimPutman,Superintendent,Mr.DanNovak,9-12PrincipalandActivitiesDirector,Mr.DaleHall,6-8PrincipalandMr.BruceFriedrichK-5Principal.-FirstSchoolBoardcomprisedofJohnMiller,JimHoyt,BobRikli,DougSmith,RickClementsandJimWolcottareswornin.-K-5elementaryand9-12highschoollocatedinMurdockwithaK-5elementaryand6-8middleschoollocatedinElmwood.-Elmwood-MurdockBoosterClubformed.-HonorRolltripstoValentino'ssponsoredbyAmericanExchangeandCornGrowersStatebanksarestarted.-Newbleachers,purchasedfromOmahaBensonHighSchool,installedatfootballfieldinElmwood.-Classof1991graduatesasfirstgraduatingclassofElmwood-MurdockHighSchoolonFriday,May10,with18graduatesawardeddiplomas.MichelleArmesbecomesfirstElmwood-Murdockgraduatetoreceiveadiploma.-Districtsellsallremainingelectricandmanualtypewriters.-ThreestudentsqualifyforNationalFBLAcompetition.-FirstAthleticBanquetpostponedoneweekduetoinclementweather.-S.O.S.formedasparentsupportgroupforelementarystudents.-JamesSmithbecomesfirstRegentScholarshipwinnerinschoolhistory.-LastDayofschoolisheldonMay17,1991.1991-1992

-FirstdayofschoolisAugust26withtwoweeksofearlyreleasesscheduledtoaddressheatduetofacilitieslackingairconditioning.-BoysGolfofferedasspringsportforfirsttime.-Districtformsfirst"CrisisInterventionTeam"toaddressemergenciesinvolvingstudentsandstaff.-"MiddleSchoolMadness"formedasparentsupportgroupformiddleschoolstudents.-LastfootballgameofseasonwithYutancancelleddueto8"inchesoficeandsnowonfieldatElmwood.-DenaRueterselectedasFirstTeamAll-StateinVolleyball.FirstAll-Stateselectioninanysportinschoolhistory.-ChristmasConcertpostponedtoJanuary3,1992,duetosnowstorminlateDecember.-Elmwood-MurdockjoinsDoaneCollegetoformfirston-sitebasedMastersDegreePrograminCurriculum&InstructionintheStateofNebraska.-ChristineGilbertselectedasRegentScholar.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsDistrictSpeechContestwith15studentsqualifyingforStateSpeechMeet.-Mrs.PamWrightselected1992"HomeEconomicsTeacheroftheYear".-TimDillbecomesfirstStateTrackqualifierfromElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-LastdayofschoolisheldonMay28,19921992-1993-FirstdayofschoolisAugust26,1992.-GovernorBennelsonspeaksat"Elmwood-Murdock2000"programonSeptember8,1992.-SchooladoptsDistrictMissionStatementfor"Elmwood-Murdock2000"initiativewhichstatesthemissionoftheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsisto"EmpowerALLStudentsToAchieveSuccess."-BoosterClubpurchases50stolesforHighSchoolChorusand50newhatsforMarchingBand..-Elmwood-Murdockformsanti-drugorganization"KidsLearningAboutSafeHabits"(K.L.A.S.H.)composedofhighschoolstudentswhopresent"safehabit"programstodistrictstudents.-Elmwood-MurdockapprovedasACTTestsite.-Forfirsttimeinschoolhistory,theElmwood-MurdockFootballTeamqualifiesforStateFootballplayoffswheretheylosetoLouisvilleinthefirstround.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandperformsinfirst"StarCityParade"inDecemberinLincoln.-Elmwood-MurdockBoardapproves"AmericanWithDisabilityAct"(ADA)implementationplanasrequiredbyfederallaw.

-Elmwood-MurdockBoardapproversfirst"CrisisResponseManual"inordertodirectstaffandstudentsinhowtorespondtovariouscrisissituationwhichmayariseinthedistrict.-Elmwood-Murdockwins2ndPlaceinClassCatUNLMathDaycompetition.-Boardapprovescommunityuseofweightroomforachargeof$1.00peruse.-BoardvotestomoveallbuttwohomebasketballgamestoMurdockinsteadofsplittinggamesbetweentheElmwoodandMurdockSchoolsites.-"D.A.R.E."programinstitutedintheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-Elmwood-Murdockordersfirst"Elmwood-Murdock"uniformsforuseduringthe1993-1994season.-Scoliosisscreeningprovidedformiddleschoolstudentsforthefirsttime.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCConferenceSpeechMeet.-RyanRiklireceivesRegentScholarship.-Elmwood-Murdockwins1993ECNCQuizBowlChampionship.-RyanRiklinamed"Mr.FBLA"atStateFBLAConvention.-GraduationheldonSunday,May23,1993.-Elmwood-MurdockFamilyLearningCenteropensinJune.1993-1994-"CriticalIssues"and"AmericanExperience"areofferedasrequiredcoursesforthefirsttime.-Mr.KurkShraderreceives"BEST"BusinessTeacherAwardfromNebraskadepartmentofEducationforthirdconsecutiveyear.-NebraskaStateLegislaturerequiresallschoolstodocumentallclasstimemissedduetoschoolactivities.-Elmwood-Murdockbeginsstudyofimplementationof"BeforeandAfterSchoolChildCare."-NewplaygroundequipmentpurchasedforMurdockSchoolsite.-Firstcomputergeneratedreportcardssenthometoparents.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsClassDChampionshipatUNLMathQuizBowl.-One-ActPlaywinsECNCConferenceChampionship.-Elmwood-MurdockhostsfirstSpeechInvitational.-"BeforeandAfterSchoolDayCare"startsatElmwoodSchoolsiteonJanuary10,1994.

-Elmwood-Murdockimplementsrequired"Multi-CultureEducation"programasrequiredbyNebraskadepartmentofEducation.-BoardandadministrationattendworkshopinOmahatolearnaboutInternetandhowitmaybeusedinclassrooms.-Elmwood-MurdockBoardofEducationapprovesestablishmentoftheElmwood-Murdock"WallofExcellence."-County-wideBoardMeetingheldtointroduceBoardmemberstotheInternetcomputercommunicationssystem.-DaleHallresignsasMiddleSchoolPrincipal.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsfirstECNCSpeechMeet.-"Knightstars"youthbasketballprogramformedandholdsfirsttournament.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCQuizBowl.-GraduationheldonSunday,May22,1994.-LastdayofschoolscheduledforMay26,1994.1994-1995-August25,1994firstdayof1994-95schoolyear.-BruceFriedrichassumesdualroleofElementaryprincipalandMiddleSchoolPrincipal.-Admissionpricesforvarsityactivitieswassetat$3.00foradultsand$2.00forstudents.-StateLawnolongerallowsfirearmsonschoolgrounds.-BoosterClubpurchasesandassemblesaluminumbleachersforstageatMurdockSchoolsite.-Studentsreceiveacomputerlicenseinordertousecomputers.-Elmwood-MurdockhostsstateslargestindoortrackmeetattheBobDevaneySportsCenter.-Elmwood-Murdockreceives20federalsurpluscomputersfromNASA.-Schoolsrequiredtoprovideabortionnotificationstostudentsforfirsttime.-Elmwood-Murdocksuffers$187,000reductioninStateAidduetoreclassificationoflandbytheNebraskaDepartmentofRevenue.-Mr.NovakheadsupcommitteetomoveECNCVolleyballandBasketballTournamentstoacentralizedlocation.FBLAholdsfirst"CareerFair"forElmwood-Murdockstudents.-BoarddecidestomoveallhomebasketballgamestotheMurdockSchoolsiteforthe1995-1996schoolyear.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsfirstplaceinClassCQuizBowlatUNLMathDay.

-ForfirsttimeinschoolhistorytheElmwood-MurdockOneActPlay"FireInTheHole"qualifiesforStateOne-ActPlayCompetitioninNorfolk.-Jobinterviewsbecomepartof"CriticalIssues"andbecomeagraduationrequirement.-CheerleadersholdElementaryCheerCampforfirsttime.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCSpeechChampionship.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsDistrictSpeechContestandqualifies13studentsforStateSpeechMeetwheretheyfinishin7thplace.TracyPlattwinsStateChampionshipinClassCforEntertainmentSpeaking.-EightElmwood-MurdockstudentsqualifyforNationalFutureBusinessLeadersofAmericaCompetitiontobeheldinOrlando,FloridainJuly.-GermanClubschedulesannual"Duetchfest"forSaturday,April22.-KurkShraderselectedasPeterKiewitFoundation"TeacherAchievementAward"whichgoestotop20teachersinstate.-BoardapprovesresolutionaskingtheLowerPlatteSouthNaturalResourcesDistricttopostponedecisionondevelopmentofanarearecreationallakeuntilfurtherstudycanbecompletedonimpactthisprojectwillhaveonschooldistrict.Recreationallakeisneverbuilt.-Toaddresstheexpandedroleoftechnology,theBoardapprovescreationofpositionfor.50FTETechnologyCoordinatorfordistrict.-BoardvotestonotaddanyadditionalNSAAactivitiesatthistime.-Mr.JimCoxhiredasschooldistrictsfirstTechnologyCoordinator.-BoysGolfTeamwinsDistrictChampionshipandfinishesasStateRunner-UpinClassC2atStateGolfMeet.-Boardapprovesbuildingofnewannouncersboothatfootballfield.-GraduationheldonSunday,May21,1995,with22studentsgraduating.1995-1996-Coca-ColadonatestwonewscoreboardsfornewgymatMurdock.-WiringofschoolbuildingstoallowforInternetaccessbegins.-Elmwood-Murdockfootballteamfinishesseason6-3whichtiesforbestrecordinschoolhistory.-ErinJohnsonandJasonPlattselectedforAll-StateBand.-Elmwood-Murdockhostsassemblytodiscusstheissueof"SexualHarassment."-CoachesWingardandSchmaleaskBoardtoconsiderSundaypracticespriortoconferencetournament,districttournamentsandstateplayoffs.Patronsvoiceconcernswithstartingthispractice.Noactiontaken.-Newfederallawrequiresdrugandalcoholtestingofbusdrivers.

-BoosterClubsponsorsandpaysforPerfectAttendanceLuncheonsatMcDonaldonsemesterbasis.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCConferenceOne-ActPlayCompetition-Elmwood-MurdockwinsDistrictOneAct-PlayCompetitionandfinishes6thatStatePlayCompetition.-FBLAchallengesstudentstocollectstudentstocollect650poundsofschoolinreturnforearlydismissalforChristmasVacation.Studentsexceedamountofchallengeandschoolisdismissedat2:30p.m.-PostHolidayBasketballTournamentrescheduledduetoconflictwithNebraskaplayingFloridainFiestaBowlforNationalChampionship.-BoardmeetswithDr.WardSybouts,UNLProfessorofEducationalAdministration,todiscussfacilitystudy.-CurtBackemeyerappointedAssistantAthleticDirectorforMiddleSchool.-BoardisinformedthatNSAApassedaresolutioncallingfora"Moratorium"onschooluseandschoolactivitiesfor5daysduringtheChristmasBreak.Thismoratoriumwillgointoeffectforthe1996-97schoolyear.-BoardcontinuesprovidingInternetaccessfordistrict.-MiddleSchoolChoirsingsNationalAnthemUNLwomen'sbasketballgameonFebruary23.-MichaelMortensen,sonofGaryandJoyceMortensen,receivesappointmenttoU.S.MilitaryAcademyatWestPoint.-"RedbookMagazine"selectsElmwood-Murdockasoneofthenation'stophighschoolsfor"OverallExcellence."NebraskaStateLegislatureadoptsproclamationrecognizingElmwood-Murdockasoneofnationstophighschools.-Girlsbasketballteamendsseasonat11-11whichisfirstwinningseasonforgirlsbasketballinschoolhistory.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCConferenceSpeechChampionship.-Elmwood-MurdockholdsBoosterClubInvitationalIndoorTrackMeetattheBobDevaneySportsCenterwith26teamsparticipatingmakingitthelargesthighschoolindoortrackmeetinstatehistory.-GermanClubhosts"Deuschfest96"onSaturday,march30,1996.-OnMarch25,1996,SuperintendentJimPutmanresignsasSuperintendentoftheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolseffectiveJune30,1996,toassumedutiesastheSuperintendentoftheWakefieldPublicSchools.-SpecialMeetingheldonApril3,1996,todiscussfinancialchallengesfacingdistrictduetochangesinstatefundingofschools.Boarddirectsadministrationtofind$70,000to$90,000inproposedbudgetcutsforthe1996-1997schoolyear.-Mr.KurkShraderrecognizedas"BusinessEducatoroftheYearintheStateofNebraska."-Elmwood-MurdockwinsDistrictSpeechMeetandqualifies14studentsforStateCompetitionwheretheteamfinishedin3rdplaceinClassC.ShaunCustardwonastatechampionshipinhisevent.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCQuizBowlChampionship.-Elmwood-Murdockwins1stPlaceatPeruStateQuizBowlcontest.

-Boardapprovesfollowingreductionsforthe1996-1997schoolyearinordertoaddressreductionsinstatefunding.Reduce.25FTE.vocalmusic,reduce.75FTEmedia,reconfigureSpecialEducationProgram,eliminateonebusroute,eliminate1assistanthighschoolfootballcoach,eliminatestipendforcheerleadingsponsor,eliminatestipendforyearbooksponsor,eliminateall-staffSteakFry,reduceMiddleSchool/HighSchoolyearendawardsfrommedalstocertificates.-GraduationheldonSunday,May19,1996,with26studentsgraduating.-LastdayofschoolwasMay23,1996.-Mr.NovakandMr.MattDavis,SpeechCoach,proposeexpandingSpeechandDramafrompresentfourclasssystemtoasixclasssystemtomatchotheractivities.LegislationwillpassandSpeechandDramawillhavesixclassesforSpeechandDrama.-Elmwood-Murdockqualifies6studentsforNationalFBLAContesttobeheldinWashingtonD.C.inJuly.-ForthefirsttimeinschoolhistoryboththeBandandChorusreceiveSuperiorRatingsattheDistrictMusicContest.-NinemembersoftheboysandgirlstrackteamqualifyfortheStateTrackMeet.-BoysGolfTeamqualifiesforStateGolfMeet.-Boardapprovesallday-alternatedayKindergartenscheduleatbothelementarysites.-Mr.KevinWingardhiredtoserveasHighSchoolPrincipalandElementaryprincipalattheMurdockSchoolsiteforthe1996-1997schoolyear.-BoardsetsdateforrecallelectionofBoardmembersStorovich,JeffriesandDaharsh.RecallelectionfailswithallthreeBoardmembersretainingtheirpositions.-BoardapprovesElmwoodFiredepartmentrequesttouseschoolgroundsatElmwoodforacircus.-Mr.NovakselectedtoheadstatewidecommitteetodevelopalternativewaysforcoachestobecomecertifiedintheStateofNebraska.ThiscommitteewillmakesignificantchangestothecertificationprocesswhichwillopenotheravenuestobecomeacertifiedcoachinNebraska.-April29,1996,Mr.DanNovakishiredastheSuperintendentoftheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrictstartingonJuly1,1996.-LauraSmithandJustinClementswin1stPlaceatFBLANationalsintheareaof"AmericanEnterpriseProject."1996-1997-FirstdayofschoolisAugust23,1996.-Mr.Novakrecommendsmovetofull-day,every-daycombinedKindergartenatMurdockstartingwiththe1996-97schoolyear.Boardapprovesrecommendation.-PatronsmakedonationstoElmwood-MurdockEducationFoundationinordertomaintainbustripsforHonorRollandPerfectAttendanceluncheons.-DistrictcontractswithMr.PatGeary,ESU#3Consultant,todevelopStrategicPlanforreconfigurationoftheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrictinordertoassistinaddressingfinancialneedsofdistrict.

-DistrictreceivesgranttoconnectMurdockSchoolsitetoInternet.-S.O.S.purchasesplaygroundequipmentforElmwoodSchoolsite.-Boardapprovespolicyandbeliefstatementstoaddressfuturebudgetcuts.-BoarddirectsSuperintendentNovaktoconductfeasibilityofadding"BreakfastProgram."-DistrictimplementsNSAA"Moratorium"forfirsttimeinwhichschoolactivitiesonschoolsitesarenotallowedforfive-dayperiodoverChristmasBreak.-BoardapprovesinstitutingBreakfastProgramindistricttostartonJanuary14,1997.-Boardappoints35districtpatronstoserveontaskforcetodeveloprecommendationsforreconfigurationofthedistrict.-BoardapprovesresolutiontoallowElmwood-MurdocktoparticipateinDistanceLearningNetwork.-SuperintendentNovakformsCalendarCommitteecomprisedofteachers,parents,patronsandschooladministratorstoadviseSuperintendentondevelopmentofschoolcalendarforupcomingschoolyear.-Districtbeginstodevelopstrategiestoaddressnewstatelawwhichsetsa$1.10levylimitonpropertytaxes.-Districtstarts"MostImproved"programinordertorecognizestudents.-BoardreceivesreportfromStrategicPlanningCommitteeonoptionsforreconfigurationofdistrict.CommitteerecommendsoptionwhichplacesK-6atElmwoodSchoolsiteand7-12andMurdockSchoolsite.-GirlsbasketballteamqualifiesforStateTourneyforfirsttimeinschoolhistory.LosetoeventualStateChampionSandyCreekinfirstround.-SpeechTeamwinsECNCConferenceChampionship.-AcademicDecathlonwinsStateChampionshipinsmallschooldivision.-BoardapprovesreconfigurationplanatMarch10,1997,BoardMeetingwhichhasallK-6studentsattendingtheElmwoodSchoolsiteandall7-12studentsattendingtheMurdockSchoolsiteeffectivewiththestartofthe1997-98schoolyear.-Boardlooksatbudgetchallengesasaresultinchangesinstatelaweffectingschoolspending.Boarddecidestomakefollowingcutstoaddressfinancialchallenges.Eliminatetwoteachingpositionsattheelementaryschool,eliminateSenior,JuniorandSophomoreClassSponsorsalongwithSpringPlaySponsor.eliminatefull-timekindergartenaide,eliminatefull-timespecialeducationaide,reduceelementaryteacheraidetimeto12hoursperweek,eliminateeveningathleticshuttle,eliminatehiringadditionalsummercustodialhelp,eliminatestipendforA+TechnologyTeammembers,eliminateregularseasontravelforcheerleaders,reduceeveningcustodialhoursby2hoursperday,reducesupportforNationalFBLAandSpeechcompetitions,reduceemployeelunchsupportandreducedistrictsupportforyearbook.Budgetcutstotalover$200,000.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsStateClassC2StateSpeechChampionshipforfirstStateChampionshipinschoolhistory.

-Mr.TimAllemanghiredtoreplaceMr.Wingardas7-12Principalforthe1997-98schoolyear.-StateFiredirectsforinstallationofsprinklersysteminElmwoodSchoolbuildingatacostofover$80,000.-DistricttoexperienceareductioninStateAidof$300,000duetochangesinstatefundinglaws.Thisisinadditiontothe$200,000ofcutswhichwrenpreviouslyauthorized.1997-1998-FirstDayofSchoolisWednesday,August20,1997,with401studentsenrolledK-12.-BoarddirectsSuperintendenttodevelop"TimelineforExceeding$1.10LevyLimit."-Boarddecidestooperate"BeforeandAfterSchoolChildCare"programattheElmwoodSchoolsiteunderthedirectionoftheElmwood-MurdockEducationFoundation.-BoarddirectsJimCox,TechnologyCoordinator,tobeginworkondesigninga"DistrictWebpage."-AttheJanuary12,1998,BoardMeetingarecommendationmadetohold"LevyOverrideElection"toexceed$1.10levylimit.-SpecialBoardMeetingheldonFebruary25,1998,todiscussholdingaspecialelectiontoexceedthe$1.10levylimit.BoarddecidestoholdSpecialElectiononTuesday,April7,1998,toallowthemaximumlevylidtonotexceed$1.25centsforthethreenextfiscalyears.-SpeechTeamwinsECNCConferenceSpeechChampionship.-BoysbasketballteamqualifiesforStateTournamentforfirsttimeinschoolhistory.LosetoeventualStateChampionRandolphinfirstround.-SpeechTeamwins2ndStateClassC2SpeechChampionship.-LevyOverridetoexceed$1.10levylimitpasseswith60%approvalofvotersinMarch.-GraduationoftheClassof1998isheldonSunday,May17,1998,with31studentsgraduating.-Boarddeterminesnofurtherfinancialsupportwillbeprovidedtoyearbook,lunchprogramornationalcompetitionsasspendingcutstoaddressfinancialchallenges.-BoarddirectsSuperintendenttocompletefeasibilitystudyregardingtheimplementationofasatellitelunchprogram.1998-1999-BoardapprovesbuildingofnewkitchenattheMurdockSchoolsitefortheimplementationofa"satellite"lunchprogram.

-StateDepartmentofEducationadoptsStateStandardsinlanguagearts,math,scienceandsocialstudies.SchoolswillneedtostarttestingstudentsinlanguageartsandmathandreporttestresultstoNebraskaDepartmentofEducationduringthe1999-2000schoolyear.-FirstdayofschoolheldonWednesday,August19,1998.-LongdistancelearningclassroomestablishedtoofferGermanandAnimalScienceclassestostudents.-"SixTraitsWritingProgram"implementeddistrict-widefortheteachingofwritingintheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-SteveBackemeyer,JesseRustandKrisDaharshwinelectiontoserveonBoardofEducation.-BoardapprovesrequestbyArgonneEnvironmentalTestingtodrilltestwellonschoolgroundsformeasuringgroundwatercontaminants.-Studentscollecting1500fooditemsforCassCountyFoodBankwhichresultsinearlydismissalforChristmasvacation.-"SafetyCommittee"createdtoaddresssafetyissuesrelatedtofacilitiesandgroundsownedbytheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchools.-February1999BoardacceptsbidforbuildingofnewkitchenatMurdockSchoolsite.-Boardapproves"limited"SundayactivitypracticepolicywhichallowsSundaypracticespriortoconference,districtandstatecontests.-Forthefirsttime,Elmwood-MurdocktakesSpringBreaksduringThursdayandFridayofgirlsandboysStateBasketballTournaments.-Elmwood-MurdockfinishesasStateRunner-UpinClassC2StateSpeechMeet.-Elmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolshostsauctiontosellsurplusitemsincludingkitchenequipment.-GraduationoftheClassof1999isheldonSunday,May16,1999,with32studentsgraduating.-Boardapprovespurchaseof41iMACAppleComputersforatotalcostof$55,000.-MandyBornemeierplaces4thinthe200meterdashattheStateTrackmeetatOmahaBurke.-RachelKlemmeandMandyBornemeierselectedas"Believers&Achievers"bytheNebraskaSchoolActivitiesAssociation.-StateLawrequiresdistricttopublishanewsletterwhichincludesaRule10ComplianceReportonanannualbasis.1999-2000-S.O.S.donates18fanstoelementarytohelpinhotweather.-FirstdayofschoolisWednesday,August18,2015.

-Elmwood-Murdockholdsteacherin-servicedaystodiscuss"DifferentiatedEducation"instructionalmethodsintheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-NebraskaSchoolActivitiesAssociationbeginsschedulingofallgamesforhighschoolfootballteamsinthestate.-BoardofEducationapprovesrevised"StrategicPlan"fortheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandunderthedirectionofMr.PhilGoddardplaces2ndatAppleJackParade.-WyomingStreetinMurdock,fromthespurtotheschool,isasphaltedmakingforamuchbetterdrivetoschool.-Boardapproves"TeamMatesMentoring"programfortheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchools.-Footballteamfinishes4-5withfirstroundlosstoShelby-RisingCityinstateplayoffs.-WiththedeathofBoardPresidentBobRosenow,theBoardappointsDiannStilletofillvacancy.-Mrs.CarolynPointerretiresafterlonghistorywithdistrictduetohealthrelatedissues.-Elmwood-Murdockbeginsdevelopmentof"districtwebpage."-Elmwood-MurdockwinsDistrictSpeechContestandqualifies9studentsforStateMeet.-Elmwood-MurdockaddsGirlsGolftodistrictextra-curricularactivitiesprogramfortheFallof2000.-Elmwood-MurdockisStateRunner-UpinClassC2StateSpeech.-BoosterClubpurchasesindustrializedfaninordertohelpcoolMurdockgymnasium.-DutchRikli,longtimeannouncer,clockoperatorandactivesupporterofMurdockandElmwood-Murdockactivitiesretiresafter50yearsofservicetodistrictandishonoredatAthleticBanquet.-Mrs.Balke,FamilyandConsumerScienceteacher,takesFoodsclasstoMinneapolisforchefschoolpresentation.-GraduationisheldonSunday,May14,2000,with27seniorsgraduatingintheClassof2000.-LastdayforstudentsisheldonMay18,2000.-Boardapprovesbidforinstallationoffiresuppression(sprinkler)systemattheElmwoodSchoolsite.-Mr.PaulDwyerhiredforthe2000-2001schoolyearasschooldistrictsfirstfull-timeTechnologyCoordinator.-WirelessInternetsystemtoconnectElmwoodandMurdockSchoolsitesisinstalled.-School-CommunityCommitteemeetstodiscusspromotingplannedgrowthinthedistrict.2000-2001-SchoolstartsonFriday,August18,2000,withantotalenrollmentof386students.-Kitchenremodelmovesalongwithpurchaseandinstallationofallnewequipmentcompletedforstartofschoolyear.SchoolreadiesforimplementationofsatellitelunchprogramintheFallof2001.

-Boardapprovesreviseddistrict"SchoolImprovementPlan"-Boardadoptsnewlycreated"NebraskaStateTechnologyStandards"forstudentsingradesK-12.-Statelawrequiresallstaffwhoareassignedtodispensemedicationstobetrainedbyschoolnurse.Onlythosestaffmemberstrainedcandispensemedicationstostudents.-VisitationteamunderthedirectionoftheNebraskaDepartmentofEducationvisitsElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsaspartofschoolaccreditationprocess.Elmwood-Murdockfoundtobeinfullcompliancewithstateaccreditationstandards.-Boardvotestohold"LevyOverrideElection"Tuesday,March6,2001,inordertooverride$1.05levylimitforthe2001-2002and2002-2003schoolyears.-BoardapprovesremovalofallexistingasbestosfloortilefromMurdockSchoolsite.-Elmwood-Murdockfootballteamcompletesfirstperfectregularseasoninschoolhistory.Teamsendsseason9-1aftera19-13overtimelossto#1EastButlerinfirstroundofstateplayoffs.-JoyceVogt,TeresaPeglerandDiannStilleareelectedtotheBoardofeducation.-Boardapprovesfirst"TemporaryEarlyRetirementIncentiveProgram"inschoolhistory.-First"DistrictReportCard"senttoalldistrictpatrons.-Duetoinclementweatheranddifficultiesfindingadateforre-scheduling,theannualJunior-SeniorHighChristmasProgramwascancelledforthe2000-2001schoolyear.-FirstsemesterextendedintoJanuaryasaresultofmissedschooldaysduetoinclementweather.-Schooldistrictbeginsplacingschoolclosinginformationondistrictwebsite.-FBLA/FCCLAsponsora"CareerDay"forelementarystudents.-BoosterClubpurchasesfirsttentfortrackteaminordertoprovideshelter.-Elmwood-MurdockboysbasketballteamfinishesasRunner-UpinClassC2inStateBasketballTourneylosinginthefinalstoLaurel-Concord.-Elmwood-Murdockselectedas2001ClassC2SportsmanshipAwardwinneratstateboysbasketballtourney.-SchoolsdayslengthenedstartingonMonday,March5,2001,tomake-upforlostschooltimeduetoinclementweather.-Elmwood-MurdockadoptsInternetSafetyPolicyasrequiredbylaw.-First"All-Stars"celebrationisheldfor6thgradersintheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.Programisdesignedtobuildcharacterandresponsibilityinstudentsinordertoassiststudentsinavoidinghighriskbehaviors.-Elmwood-Murdockholdsfirst"IntruderintheBuildingDrill."Drillheldtodealwiththepossibilityofhavinganintruderinthebuilding.

-29studentsintheClassof2001onSaturday,May12,2001.FirstSaturdaygraduationceremonyinschoolhistory.-Friday,May18,2001,islastdayofschoolforstudents.-AndyRoriebecomesfirstmaletrackparticipanttoscoreinStateTrackMeetbyfinishingin6thplaceonClassCLongJump.-BoysGolfTeamqualifiesforStateGolfMeetandfinishes13thinClassC.-NationalHonorSocietydiscontinuedduetoissuesrelatingtonon-academicexpectationsofmembers.-SixstudentsfromElmwood-MurdockqualifyforNationalsrepresentingourlocalFBLAorganizationwith8studentsqualifyingforNationalsrepresentingourlocalFCCLAorganization.2001-2002-2001-2002schoolyearstartsonThursday,August16,2011,with390studentsenrolled.-Elmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsreceivea"PalmPilot"and"laptopcomputer"forparticipationinSummerTechnologyAcademy.-Duetolowattendanceoverthepastseveralyears,OpenHouseforjunior-seniorhighstudentsisdiscontinuedstartingwiththe2001-2002schoolyear.-Boardapprovesrevised"SchoolImprovementPlan"withgoalsofimprovingreadingandtechnologyskills.-ForfirsttimeCass/DouglasHealthDepartmentoffersschoolstoscreenforasthma.-FBLAandFCCLAco-sponsor"LearnandServeProject"entitledS.A.F.A.R.I.forelementarystudents.-Elmwood-MurdockimplementsSIMMScomputerizedattendanceprogram-GREATimplementedasgangresistanceeducationassistancetrainingforstudents.ProgramprovidedbytheCassCountySheriff'sDepartment.-Elmwood-MurdockFBLAworkswithNebraskaDepartmentofRoadstogetHighway34betweenHighway1andtheCassCountyLinenamedinhonorofBessStreeterAldrich.-Footballteamendsseason10-1losingtoPenderinthequarterfinaloftheStateFootballPlayoffs.-Districtpurchases20iBookcomputercartforelementarytoserveasmobilecomputerclassroom.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCGirlsBasketballTournamentdefeatingPalmyra.-ScottRonhovdewinsCassCountySpellingBee.-CoopcomprisedofstudentsrepresentingElmwood-MurdockandPalmyraqualifyforStateLivestockJudgingCompetitionafterwinningdistrictcompetition.-Boardapprovespurchaseof"PowerSchool"studentinformationmanagementsystem.-Footballteamholds1stFishFryFundraiser.

-Twenty-eightstudentsgraduateasmembersoftheClassof2002onSaturday,May11,2002.-Laststudentdayforthe2001-2002schoolyearwasheldonMay21,2002.-Boardraisesadmissionpricesforsportingeventsto$4.00foradultsand$3.00forstudentsstartingwiththe2002-2003schoolyear.2002-2003-"PowerSchool"studentinformationmanagementsystemisimplementedforuseatthestartoftheschoolyear.-"TeenTime"studentadvisementprogramintroducedintothejuniorhighschool.-Districtbeginsimplementationof"NoChildLeftBehind"educationpolicyasauthorizedbyPresidentBush.-Elmwood-Murdockinstallsfirstinternalandexternalcamerasecuritysysteminschoolbuildingsandonschoolgrounds.-SchooldismissedearlymanydaysinSeptemberduetoexcessiveheat.-"Youth-To-Spain"organizationmeetstoplantriptoSpaininsummer2003.-Elmwood-MurdockfootballteamqualifiesforStateFootballPlayoffs.Endseason10-1losingtoFremontBergan19-13inStateQuarterfinals.-VeteransDayprogramsheldatbothschoolsitesforfirsttime.-SteveBackemeyer,JesseRustandVinceBarneswinBoardelections.-Elmwood-MurdockadministrationmeetswithElmwoodRescuetodiscussprocedurestobefollowedincaseofabusemergency.-Districtenrollmentreaches411.-Boardapprovesholding"LevyOverrideElection"onMarch18,2003,toexceed$1.05levylimitforthe2003-2004,2004-2005and2005-2006schoolyears.Electionpasseswith60%approvalofvoters.-Elmwood-Murdockofferson-siteJohnBaylorACTTestPreparationclassesforfirsttime.-GirlswinsecondconsecutiveECNCConferenceBasketballTournament.-Forfirsttimeinschoolhistory,bothgirlsandboysbasketballteamsqualifyfortheStateBasketballTourneyinthesameschoolyear.-Elmwood-MurdockwinsECNCQuizBowlcompetition.-PostPromgoesto"WorldsofFun"inKansasCity.-StudentCounciltiesyellowribbonsaroundtreesinfrontofschoolbuildingstoshowsupportfortroopsfightinginIraq.-SevenstudentsqualifyforNationalFBLACompetitioninDallas,Texas.

-Elementaryholdsendofyear"TalentShow"forfirsttime.-LastdayofschoolforstudentsisheldonMay23,2003.-GraduationheldonSaturday,May17,2003,with27studentsgraduating.-Elmwood-MurdockincreasesmathematicsandEnglishrequirementsforgraduationeffectivewiththegraduatingclassof2007.-Mr.SchmaleserveasassistantcoachforSouthTeamin2003ShrineBowl.JoeVicerepresentsElmwood-Murdockasaplayerinthe2003ShrineBowl.2003-2004-FirstdayofschoolheldonWednesday,August20,2003.-OmahaWorldHeraldarticlepublishedSunday,September21,2003,indicatesofthe25ClassCschoolsonwhichdatawasgathered,freshmanstudentsfromElmwood-MurdockattendingtheUniversityofNebraska-Lincolnhadhighestgradepointaveragesandlowestpercentageplacedonacademicprobation.-BoardapprovesbuildingofvanstoragegarageattheMurdockSchoolsite.-Elmwood-Murdock"BullyingCommittee"formedtodevelopgoalsandplansforaddressingbullyinginschool.-Elmwood-MurdockfootballteamqualifiesforStatePlayoffsandlosestoWestPointCentralCatholic2015tofinishseason8-2.Seniorsendfouryearcareerwithoverallrecordof37-5.-BoardofEducationapprovesbandtoparticipatein"2004WorldsofFunFestivalofBands"atWorldsofFuninKansasCity.-Elmwood-MurdockElementaryholdsfirstScienceFair.-Severalchangesmadetoschoolcalendartoaccountforschooltimelostduetoinclementweather.-Elmwood-MurdockboyswinECNCConferenceBasketballTourney.-Elmwood-MurdockandPalmyracooperativeLivestockJudgingTeamqualifiesforstatecompetition.--Elmwood-Murdockgirlsandboysbasketballteamsbothqualifyforthe2004StateBasketballTournaments.-SevenstudentsqualifyforNationalFBLAcompetitiontobeheldinDenver,Colorado.-TornadohitsMurdockonSaturday,May22,2004,causingconsiderableroofdamageandlossofelectricityfora48hourperiod.TheNorrisPublicSchoolsouthofLincolnistotallydestroyedbythisstorm.Also,thevillageofHallamisdestroyedbystorm.-BrandonMinchplaces5thinShotputatStateTrackMeet.-JasonZozrepresentsElmwood-MurdockatStateGolfMeetinLincoln.-FBLAprovidessupportforrenovationofGrandArmyofRepublicHallinElmwoodwhichisdedicatedonTuesday,May25,2004.

-MagnumBuildersinstallstandingseammetalroofsoverboththeElmwoodandMurdockgyms.-ChoirreceivesSuperiorRatingatDistrictMusicContestatNebraskaCity.-GraduationheldonSaturday,May15,2004,with27studentsgraduating.-SergeantJasBluntmakespresentationto7-12studentbodyregardingexperienceinservingintheIraqWar.-Laststudentdayforthe2003-2004schoolyearisheldonMay26,2004.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandperformsinMurdock4thofJulyParadeforfirsttimesinceconsolidationin1990.-Elmwood-Murdockbeginsfundraisingforbuildingofnewweightroom.2004-2005-FirstdayofschoolheldonWednesday,August18,2004,withtotalK-12enrollmentof431students.-EPAandUSDAdrillwellforschooltouseforscientificirrigationstudy.-Barrelroofaboveoldgymisreplacedusingastandingseammetalroof.-Elmwood-Murdockadoptssetof"competencies"whichneedtobemetinordertograduatefromhighschool.Thesecompetenciesareinadditiontothecredithoursneeded.-Boardapproveshiringarchitectforservicesassociatedwithdesigningweightroom/fitnesscenteratMurdockSchoolsite.-Elmwood-Murdockqualifiesfor2004StateVolleyballTournamentlosestoWestPointCentralCatholicinfirstroundandendsseason23-11.-Elmwood-MurdockqualifiesforStateFootballPlayoffsandlosesinsemifinalstoStantontoendseason9-3.-Elmwood-Murdockvs.LouisvilleBoysBasketballGameatMurdockwithallticketspre-soldduetocrowdexpectedtobeinattendancebeingmuchlargerthancapacityofgym.-BoardapprovesbidforbuildingSchool/CommunityFitnessCenteratMurdock.-SixstudentsrepresentElmwood-MurdockatStateSpeechContest.-Elementarypilotswritingprogramentitled"WritingwithoutTears"todetermineviabilityaswritingcurriculumforelementarystudentsindistrict.-SpringPlayentitled"FranticFollies"presentedbyDramaClubunderthedirectionofMr.JeffJohnston.-BoarddiscussespotentialsitesforCass/SarpyLandfillwithonesitebeingconsideredbeingindistrictorneardistrict.-Graduationheldat2:00p.m.onSaturday,May14,2005,with26studentsgraduating.-LastdayofschoolforstudentsisheldonTuesday,May24,2005-WorkbeginsonJune1,2005,onthebuildingofthenewSchool/CommunityFitnessCenter.

2005-2006-FirstdayofschoolheldonMonday,August22,2005,withrecord436studentsenrolledingradesK-12.-Elmwood-Murdockexperiencesfirst"bombscare"inOctober2005.-Districtreceivesdonationof$50,000fromStrawsCharitableFoundinmemoryofEllen(Gakemeier)SwartswhoservedasthefirstfemaleifschoolsinNebraskawhileservingastheSuperintendentoftheMurdockPublicSchools.Withthisdonation,thedistrictreceivedover$300,000incontributionswhichallowedforthebuildingoftheSchool/CommunityFitnessCenterwithouttheuseoftaxdollars.-Undergroundsprinklersinstalledonel3ementaryplayground.-GrandOpeningofSchool/CommunityFitnessCenterheldonSunday,October23,2005.-SchooltakesconservationmeasurestoaddressedincreasedfuelcostsduetoHurricaneKatrina.-"RenovationandExpansionSteeringCommittee"forthepurposeofdiscussingrenovationandexpansionoftheelementaryschoolsiteinElmwoodisformedandmeetsforthefirsttime.PlansputonholdasdistrictfacesfundingchallengeswhichwillrequireLevyOverrideElection.-RepresentativesoftheNebraskaDepartmentofEducationconductedRule10SchoolAccreditationvisitandfindElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolmeetsallaccreditationstandards.-Elmwood-Murdockfootballteamendsseason8-1aftera29-28firstroundlosstoWestPointCentralCatholic.-SchoolsallowedtoplayPre-seasonbasketballJamboreesexhibitiongameswithmoneygoingtotheHurricaneKatrinaFund.-Elmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsenterintoagreementwithVillageofElmwoodtobuildtwoadditionalballfieldsonwestendofschoolproperty.-Boardapprovesresolutionapproveholding"LevyOverrideElection"toexceedthe$1.05levylimitforthe2006-2007,2007-2008and2008-2009schoolyears."LevyOverrideElection"willpasswitha60%approvalratingandthiswillbethefourthsuccessful"LevyOverrideElection"inschoolhistory.-Elmwood-MurdockandAshland-GreenwoodenterintocooperativesponsorshipofGirlsGolfforthe2006-2007schoolyear.-Elmwood-Murdockstaffparticipatesin"McDonald'sMcTeacher'sNight"asafundraiserattheLincolnMcDonaldslocatedat5800OldCheneyRoad.-ElementarySpringConcertpostponedandre-scheduledduetoinclementweather.-ConcertBandandChorusreceiveratingsof"I"atDistrictMusicContest.-Administrationattendscountymeetingtodiscussaddressingpossibilityofanoutbreakofan"avianflupandemic."-Classof2006graduateonSaturday,May13,2006,with26studentsgraduating.

-Arecord19studentsrepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalFBLAConferenceheldinNashville,Tennessee.2006-2007-VinceBarnesresignsfromBoardofEducationandDaveOehlerkingselectedtofillvacancy.-K-12enrollmentof456isarecordfortheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-FirstdayofschoolisheldonMonday,August21,2006.-Boarddiscussescontinuedproblemswithbombthreats.-Boarddiscussesconductingafeasibilitystudyforrenovationandexpansionofschoolbuildingsindistrict.-Elmwood-MurdockdefeatsMeadtowinECNCConferenceVolleyballChampionship.-Elmwood-Murdockfootballteamloses13-10toHowellsinStateFootballPlayoffstoendseason8-2.-DaveOehlerking,SteveBackemeyerandJesseRustwinre-electiontoschoolboard.-BoardapprovesformationofAdHocCommitteeforpurposeofstudyingfacilityrenovationandexpansionoffacilitiesintheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-Mr.CoreyO'Brien,NebraskaAssistantAttorneyGeneral,makespresentationstostudents,staffandparentson"InternetSafety"withspecialemphasisonavoidingsexualpredatorsontheInternet.-Elmwood-MurdockplaysLouisvilleinthe3rdannualOmahaBasketballShootoutattheQwest(CenturyLink)CenteronSaturday,February10,2007.-Elmwood-MurdockapprovesformationofFellowshipofChristianAthletesOrganization.-Elmwood-MurdockdefeatsLouisville51-48towin2007ECNCConferenceBoysBasketballTournament.-JakeVavakwins2007CassCountySpellingBeerepresentingtheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchools.-FourteenstudentsearnrecognitionasmembersofClassCAll-Stateband.-FourstudentsqualifyforStateSpeechMeet.-Elmwood-MurdockandWeepingWaterbegindiscussionsonhiringaCurriculumCoordinatortoservethetwodistrictsinmeetingstateandfederalrequirementsregardingtesting.-Concertband,JazzBandandChorusallreceiveSuperiorRatingsatDistrictMusicContestatNebraskaCity.-KenZozwins2007ECNCConferenceGolfMeetatCrookedCreekGolfCourseoutsideofLincoln.-13studentsfromElmwood-MurdockqualifyfortheNationalFBLAConferencetobeheldinChicagoinJune.-GraduationheldonSaturday,May12,2007,with31studentsgraduatingintheClassof2007.-Laststudentdayforthe2006-2007schoolyearisheldonTuesday,May22,2007.

-Elmwood-MurdockBoysGolfTeamqualifiesfor2007BoysStateGolfMeet.-CoachDaveNovakselectedasAssistantCoachoftheYearbytheNebraskaCoachesAssociation.-Mrs.HeidiZierotthiredasdistrictsfirstCurriculumCoordinatorstartingwiththe2007-2008schoolyear.ShewillserveboththeElmwood-MurdockandWeepingWaterSchoolDistricts.-BoarddiscussesproposedtimelineforholdingBondElectionforrenovationandexpansionoftheElmwoodandMurdockSchoolbuildings.2007-2008-Firstdayof2007-2008schoolyearheldonMonday,August20,2007,with439studentsgradesK-12inattendance.-BoardofEducationholdsSpecialMeetingsonThursday,September6,2007,andMonday,October8,2007,todiscussproposedbuildingrenovationandexpansion.-BoardofEducationapprovescallingforaBondElectiononMarch11,2008,intheamountof$8.9millionforrenovationandexpansionoftheElmwoodandMurdockSchoolbuildings.-BoardselectsARCHI+ETC.asarchitectfirmtooverseeexpansionandrenovationprojectindistrict.RickHawksselectedasleadarchitectforproject.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandtakes1stPlaceinthe2007AppleJackParadeatNebraskaCity.-Elmwood-Murdockdefeats#1ratedHowellsinStateFootballPlayoffs,butlosestoeventualStateChampionWakefieldinthequarterfinalstofinishseason.-BoardreceivesreportregardingCassCountyWindTurbineProject.-Elmwood-MurdockgirlsandboysbasketballteamswinECNCConferenceBasketballChampionships.-Boththegirlsandboysbasketballteamsqualifyforthe2008StateTournament.TheboysdefeatGrandIslandCentralCatholicintheStateChampionshipgameattheBobDevaneySportsCenterandbecomethe2008ClassC2StateChampions.-AdministrationandBoardaddressuseofcellphonesinschoolbystudentsduringschoolhours.-$8.9millionbondproposalforrenovationandexpansionofElmwoodandMurdockschoolfacilitiespassesinMarchBondElection.-SchooladministrationmeetswithVillageofElmwoodtodiscussthe"RuralAlternativeEnergyAct"andthepotentialofutilizingelectricalenergyfromwindturbineforusebyschoolandvillage.-"GroundbreakingCeremonies"forbuildingprojectsheldattheElmwoodandMurdockSchoolsitesonMonday,May19,2008.StateSenatorDavePankoninofLouisvilleparticipatesinceremonies.-GraduationoftheClassof2008heldonSaturday,May10,2008,with38studentsgraduating.-LastdayofschoolforstudentsheldonWednesday,May21,2008.

-Boardincreasesadmissionfeesforathleticconteststo$5.00foradultsand$4.00forstudentsgradesK-12.-SeventeenstudentsrepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalFBLAConferenceheldinAtlanta,Georgia.KurkShraderreceives25yearsponsorshiprecognitionatNationalConference.2008-2009-FirstdayofSchoolheldonFriday,August15,2008.-DistrictdecidesnottoprovidebusstopswithinthevillagesofElmwoodandMurdockinordertotransportstudents.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandplaces1stinAppleJackParadeforthesecondconsecutiveyear.-Districtinitiatesuseof"GlobalConnect"communicationsystemtocontactstudents,staffandparentsinregardstoinclementweatherissuesandemergencyissuesrelatedtoschool.-MarkLuetchens,DiannStilleandKathyFrahmwinschoolboardelections.-Elmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolmournsthelossofthreestudents,TylerEggert,A.J.WashingtonandDillonSynovec,whoarekilledinatragicautoaccidentonOctober26.-Elmwood-MurdockqualifiesforStateFootballPlayoffsandlossestoeventualstatechampionFremontBergan18-7insemi-finalroundofClassC2StatePlayoffs.TheKnightsendseason11-1.-Schooldealswith"bombthreat"priortoThanksgivingBreak.-MiddleSchool/HighSchoolChristmasConcertpostponedfromDecember18toDecember22duetoinclementweather.-SchoolsmournsthelossofKitchenManagerConnieBollesinDecember.-Elmwood-Murdockwins2009ECNCConferenceBasketballTournamentdefeatingMead46-40inthechampionshipcontest.-Elmwood-MurdockBoysBasketballTeamqualifiesfor2009StateTournamentwheretheylosetoFremontBerganinthefirstroundoftournamentplay.-Elmwood-MurdocksignscontractwiththeNebraskaDepartmentofCorrectionsforthebuildingofallfurnitureandcabinetryfortheremodeledschoolbuildings.-Inordertocompletebuildingprojectforstartofthe2009-2010schoolyear,thelastdayofschoolforstudentsattheElmwoodSchoolsiteissetforMay1,2009,withthelastdayfortheMurdockSchoolsitesetforMay8,2009.-GraduationoftheClassof2009washeldonSaturday,May9,2009,with26studentsgraduating.-SchooldistrictsintheNebraskaandacrossthenationreceive"FederalStimulusFunds"tohelpaddressfiscalissuesrelatedtoeconomiccollapse.-MarcusWinterbecomesfirstNationalMeritScholarshiprecipientinschoolhistory.MarcusisalsorecognizedatreceptionheldbyGovernorDaveHeinemannforreceivingaperfectACTscoreof36.

-Elmwood-MurdockConcertBandandChorusreceiveSuperiorratingsatDistrictMusicContestheldatNebraskaCity.-Elmwood-MurdockBoysTrackteamhavemostsuccessfulshowingatStateTrackMeetinschoolhistoryfinishingin10thPlacewith24.5points.1600MeterRelayteamofSamBurtch,LanceStephen,JonLuetchensandNateHohmanplace1stinClassC.SamBurtchplaces2ndinClassCin400MeterDashand3200MeterRelayteamofSamBurtch,LanceStephen,JonLuetchensandTylerSchmalefinish3rdinClassC.-LargeauctionheldonJune13todisposeofusedfurnitureandequipmentfromElmwoodandMurdockschoolbuildings.-TragedystrikestheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsasJakeItaiskilledinautoaccidentonMay30,2009.-TwentystudentsrepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalFBLAConferenceheldinAnaheim,California.2009-2010-StartofschooldelayeduntilMonday,August31inordertohavebuildingprojectcompletedforstartof2009-2010schoolyear.-2009-2010schoolyearstartswith409studentsenrolledingradesK-12.-Elmwood-MurdockFootballTeamqualifiesforStatePlayoffs-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandwins1stplaceinAppleJackParadeheldinNebraskaCity.-BandbeginsfundraisingfortriptoWashingtonD.C.duringMemorialDayweekendinMay2010.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandplaces2ndinClassCat2009HarvestofharmonyParadeinGrandIsland.-AtNovemberBoardMeeting,theBoarddiscussesfutureofcheerleadinginElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.Boardvotestodiscontinuecheerleadingasschoolsponsoredactivityattheendoftheschoolyear.-Elmwood-Murdocklosesto#1rankedandeventualStateClassC2ChampionPoncainthequarterfinalsoftheStateFootballPlayoffs.-"RibbonCutting&DedicationCeremony"fornewlyrenovatedandexpandedschoolbuildingsisheldatMurdockSchoolsiteonSunday,November22,2009.-FirstSemesterextendedintoJanuaryduetolossofschooltimerelatedtoinclementweather.-ElementaryStudentCouncilholdsfundraiserandraisesover$1,000tohelpwithreliefeffortstowardthevictimsoftheearthquakeinHaiti.-Elmwood-MurdockGirlsBasketballTeamdefeatsEastButler32-28towin2010ECNCConferenceBasketballTourney.-JebVavakwins2010CassCountySpellingBee.-Elmwood-MurdockGirlsBasketballTeamqualifiesfor2010StateClassC2StateBasketballTournamentandentertourneywitharecordof24-0.Elmwood-MurdockdefeatsBlueHillona"buzzerbeater"byErikaStubbendeck.Elmwood-MurdocklosestoeventualstatechampionSandyCreekinthesemi-finalsandtoWestPointCentralCatholicintheconsolationgametoendtheseason24-2.

-EightElmwood-MurdockbandmembersselectedtoClassCAll-StateBand.-SchoolBoardapprovesstarting"Pre-School"forthe2010-2011schoolyear.-Elmwood-MurdockFCCLAstartsholdingRedCrossBloodDrivesatMurdockSchoolsite.-GriffinHavorkanamedNationalMeritScholarshipFinalistandoneofeightstudentsinStateofNebraskatoscoreaperfectscoreof36onACTTest.-DistrictreceivesfundingforsnowremovalandroofrepairsasaresultofFederalGovernmentdeclaringa"SnowEmergency"forCassCountyforthehistoricallevelsofsnowwhichfellbetweenDecember22,2009,andJanuary8,2010.-Elmwood-MurdockBoysTrackteamwinsECNCConferenceTrackChampionshipforfirsttimeinschoolhistory.-Boardaccepts$15,000fromOxbowAnimalHealth(JohnandPatMiller)forthepurchaseandcreationof"OxbowAnimalHeathEarlyChildhoodPlayground"attheElmwoodSchoolsite.-GraduationisheldonSaturday,May15,2010,with28studentsgraduatingintheClassof2010.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandparticipatesinMemorialDayParadeinWashingtonD.C.Elmwood-MurdockadultandStudentrepresentativesaregivenopportunitytolayawreathata"TomboftheUnknownSoldier"onMemorialDay.SuperintendentNovakselectedasoneofthecommunitymembersforthelayingofthewreath.-Elmwood-MurdockBoysTrackteamfinishes6thscoring29pointsinthe2010ClassCStateTrackMeet.SamBurtchfinishes1stintheClassC800MeterRunand2ndinthe400MeterDash.1600MeterRelayTeamcomprisedofSamBurtch,LanceSteffen,PhilipHohmanandJordanSteffenfinishin2ndplace.-CodyBehlingrepresentsElmwood-Murdockinthe2010StateGolfMeet.-FifteenstudentsrepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalFBLAConferenceheldinNashville,Tennessee.-TwostudentsrepresentElmwood-MurdockattheNationalFCCLAConferenceheldinChicago,Illinois.2010-2011-FirstdayofschoolheldonMonday,August23,2010.-Elmwood-Murdock"Pre-SchoolProgram"startswith16threeyearoldstudentsand15fouryearoldstudents.-Elmwood-Murdockbecomesoneofthefirstschoolsinthestatetoparticipateinthe"ImPACTConcussionProgram"whichtestskidstosetbaselineinformationinaddressingconcussions.-Elmwood-MurdockFootballTeamqualifiesforStateFootballPlayoffs.Elmwood-MurdocklosestoFremontBerganinquarterfinalround.-Elmwood-MurdockpurchaseshouseownedbyMiriamCarterdirectlyacrossstreetfromschoolInMurdockforthepurposeofcreatingadditionalparkingspaceforthedistrict.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandwins1stplaceatAppleJackParadeinNebraskaCityandtiesfor2ndoutof93bandsintheHarvestofHarmonyParadeinGrandIsland.

-Boardapprovesresolutioncallingfortheissuanceof"BuildAmericaBonds"intheamountof$860,000forbuildingandsiteimprovements.Theselowinterestbondsarebeingmadetopublicinstitutionsthroughthefederalgovernmentasawaytostimulatethestagnanteconomy.-SchoolBoardapprovesaddingBoysandGirlsCrossCountrytoextra-curricularactivitiesofferedbytheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrictforthe2011-2012schoolyear.-BoardapprovespurchaseandinstallationofnewbleachersfornewgymatMurdockSchoolsite.-Elmwood-MurdockBoarddecidesnottore-instatecheerleadingasaschoolsponsoredactivity,butapprovesrecognitionofthe"Elmwood-MurdockSpiritSquad"tocheeratathleticcontestsasanon-schoolsponsoredclubactivity.-ECNCConferenceBasketballTournamentfacesres-schedulingissuesduetoinclementweatherduringtheweekofJanuary31`,2011.-Elmwood-MurdockGirlsECNCConferenceBasketballTourneydefeatingYutanindoubleovertime.-Elmwood-Murdockbecomesmemberof"SoutheastNebraskaCareerAcademyPartnership"underthedirectionofSoutheastCommunityCollegewhichallowshighschoolstudentstotakecollegeclassesonsiteatareducedcosttostudents.-Elmwood-MurdockhaselevenstudentsselectedforClassCAll-StateBand.-GraduationfortheClassof2011washeldonSaturday,May14,2011,with37studentsgraduating.-Elmwood-MurdockBoysTrackteamfinishesin6thplaceinClassCwith29pointsatthe2011StateTrackMeet.SamBurtchwastheClassCStateChampioninthe800Metersandfinished2ndinthe400Meters.The3200MeterRelayTeamcomprisedofSamBurtch,JordanSteffen,CodybrownandTannerJustesenfinishedin1stPlace.ErikaStubbendeckfinishedin5thPlaceintheLongJumpinClassCattheStateTrackMeet.-Elmwood-MurdockBoysGolfTeamqualifiesforthe2011StateGolfMeet.-LastdayofschoolforstudentswasheldonMay24,2011.-SuperintendentDanNovakrecognizedasRegionIISuperintendentoftheYearbytheNebraskaAssociationofSchoolAdministrators.-ThirteenstudentstraveltoOrlando,FloridatorepresenttheElmwood-MurdockFBLAattheNationalConference.2011-2012-FirstdayofschoolheldonThursday,August189,2011.-BoosterClubhostsfirst"BoosterClubBlastoff"onThursday,August18,2011,withformerNebraskafootballplayerandCornhuskerbroadcasterMattDavisonservingasfeaturedspeaker.-Schooldistrictadopts"PositiveBehaviorSystems"(PBS)ascentralthemeforsettingbehaviorexpectationsforstudentsinthedistrict.

-Elementaryparticipatesin"ProjectREADERS"incooperationwiththeUniversityofNebraska-Lincolntoassiststudentstoutilizedataindevelopinginterventionstosupportstudentsintheareaofreading.-AlyssaBrownrepresentstheElmwood-MurdockCrossCountryTeamatthe2011StateCrossCountryMeetheldinKearneyandbecomesfirststatecrosscountryqualifierinschoolhistory.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandfinishes2ndinAppleJackParadeand4thintheHarvestofHarmonyParade.-Elmwood-MurdockVolleyballTeamqualifiesfor2011StateVolleyballTourneyinHastings.Elmwood-MurdocklosesinfirstroundtoeventualstatechampionLutheranHighNortheasttofinishseason28-8.-Elmwood-MurdockFootballTeamqualifiesforStateFootballPlayoffsandlosetoTri-Countyin2ndroundtofinishseason8-2.-Elmwood-MurdockbeginsreviewofK-6LanguageArtsCurriculumandwillmakedecisiontoadopt"ReadingStreet"astheK-6LanguageArtsCurriculumforthedistrictbeginningwiththe2012-2013schoolyear.-Elmwood-Murdockfinishes4thinstateinClassC2onStateReadingAssessmentsafterfinishing5thin2010-2011.-NebraskaDepartmentofEducationreportsthattheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolshasthelowestperpupilcostofallschoolsinEastCentralNebraskaConferenceandoneofthelowestperpupilcostsforallClassCschoolsinNebraska.-ChristmasFoodDriveraises$1,200forlocalfoodpantryalongwith1,000fooditemsattheelementaryschooland$2,100atthejunior-seniorhighschool.-Elementarycollect130coatsfordonationtothePeoplesCityMissioninLincoln.-Elmwood-MurdockEducationFoundationpurchaseshouseinElmwoodinordertoallowstudentstogetexperienceinremodelingofahouse.Studentsfinishremodelprojectinthesummerandhouseisimmediatelysold.IndustrialTechnologyteacherDonBrotherdirectsprojectfordistrict.-Elmwood-MurdockSchoolBoardre-financesbondsissuedin2008inordertotakeadvantageoflowerinterestratesandsavethedistricttaxpayers$1,000,000intotalprojectcosts.-BoarddecidestosodandinstallsprinklersonballfieldatMurdock.-ActivitiesDirectorDanNovakrecognizedasRegionIIActivitiesDirectoroftheYearatawardsbanquetheldattheChampionsClubinLincoln.-NebraskagameandParksCommissionprovides"OutdoorEducationDay"attheelementaryschool.-TwelvestudentsqualifytorepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalFBLAConferencetobeheldinSanAntonio,TexasinJune2012.-Classof2012graduatesonSaturday,May12,2012,with33studentsgraduating.-Elmwood-MurdockConcertBandandChorusreceiveSuperiorratingsfromalljudgesatDistrictMusicContest.-Elmwood-MurdockbandtravelstoWorldsofFuntoperforminajudgedcompetition.-LaststudentdayheldonTuesday,May22,2012.

-BoysGolfTeamcompetesin2012StateGolfMeetandfinishtiedfor7thintheteamstandings.JakeKuhlmanmedalsatthestatemeetfinishingin10thplace.-Elmwood-MurdockreceivesgrantfromNebraskaDepartmentofEnvironmentalQualitytopayfor25%ofcostofpurchaseandinstallationofrubberplaygroundsurfaceatElmwood.-Elmwood-MurdockpurchasesnewscoreboardsfornewgyminMurdock.OneofthescoreboardshasanLEDmessagingsystemwhichcanbeusedforawidevarietyofmessagingduringactivities.-TheNebraskaDepartmentofEducationreleasesreportwhichshowsElmwood-Murdockfinished4thinClassContheStateWritingAssessments.-BoarddecidestoaddCrossCountrytoextra-curricularofferingsforjuniorhighstudentsstartingwiththe2012-2013schoolyear.2012-2013-FirstdayofschoolheldonThursday,August16,2012.-FormerNebraskaFootballCoachandAthleticDirectorDr.TomOsborneisguestspeakerfor2012"BoosterClubBlastoff"heldonWednesday,August22,2012.-Elmwood-MurdockFootballTeamloses18-7toPoncain1stroundofStateFootballPlayoffstoendseason7-2.-TrevorLockmanbecomesfirstmaletorepresentElmwood-MurdockatStateCrossCountryMeet.-Elmwood-MurdockaddressesafewscatteredcasesofPertussis"WhoopingCough"duringthewintermonths.-Elmwood-MurdockoffersJohnBaylorACTTestPrepProgramfreeofcharge.-Elmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsmakespresentationonSchoolSafetyatthe2012NebraskaStateSchoolBoardsConvention.-MarkLuetchens,KathyFrahmandDiannStillewinBoardelections.-Mrs.HeidiZierottappointedStudentServicesDirector(GuidanceCounselor,CurriculumCoordinatorandSpecialEducationDirector)startingwiththe2013-2014schoolyear.-ElementaryStudentCouncilsponsors"PenniesforPatients"fundraisertoraisemoneyfortheLeukemiaandLymphomaFoundation.Studentsraise$2,000forfoundationthroughthisfundraiser.-Boardapprovesbandtripto"World'sofFun"inMay2013.-"RememberingourFallen"aphotodisplaywhichcommemoratesthe80Nebraskasoldierswhohavegiventheirlivesinthe"WaronTerror"whileservinginAfghanistanandIraqisdisplayedinthecommonsAreaatMurdockfromMarch11throughMarch15,2013.-Elmwood-Murdockbecomesregional"E-COMPASS"testsiteforthosetakingentranceexamstoSoutheastCommunityCollege.-Elmwood-Murdockhas8studentsselectedforClassCAll-StateBand.

-NebraskaGamesandParksCommissionsponsors"OutdoorEducationDay"atElmwoodSchoolsiteonThursday,May23,2013.-GraduationfortheClassof2013heldonSaturday,May11,2013,with31studentsgraduating.-BoardapprovesallowingClubDanceTeamtopracticeandperformatselectedschoolactivitiesstartingwiththe2013-2014schoolyear.-SchoolBoardandadministrationspendgreatdealoftimeaddressingthe"AffordableHealthcareAct"whichispassedbyCongress.-SixteenstudentsqualifyforNationalFBLAConferencetobeheldinAnaheim,CaliforniainlateJuneandearlyJuly2013.2013-2014-FirstdayofschoolheldonThursday,August15,2013.-Elmwood-Murdockrecognizedas2014"BEST"HighSchoolby"U.S.News&WorldReport's"magazine.-Elmwood-MurdockselectedtoholdHomecomingPepRallyatGatewayMallonWednesday,October16,2013.-Elmwood-Murdockrecognizedabeingintop10%ofschoolsinstateinregardstooverallschoolsafetyandlosscontrol.-JordanLarson,UNLVolleyballPlayerandmemberofU.S.OlympicTeamspeaksat"BoosterClubBlastoff"onWednesday,August21,2013.-Districtadopts"A.L.I.C.E."Program(Alert,Lockdown,Inform,CounterandEscape)inaddressintrudersinthebuilding.-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandplaces1stinAppleJackParadeheldinNebraskaCity.-Onceagain,Elmwood-MurdockoffersJohnBaylorACTTestPreptostudentsfreeofcharge.-Elmwood-MurdockqualifiesforStateFootballPlayoffsandlosestoCentennialinfirstroundtoendseason5-4.-Forthesecondyearinarow,TrevorLockmanrepresentsElmwood-MurdockatStateCrossCountryMeet.-Elmwood-MurdockbeginsprocessofaligningSocialStudiesCurriculumwiththeNebraskaStateSocialStudiesStandards.-BoardapprovesbandtriptoDisneyworldinOrlando,FloridainMay2014.-AaronSpracklinselectedbytheNebraskaSchoolActivitiesAssociationtosingtheNationalAnthematStateDivingChampionships.-Boardapprovesre-seedingandinstallationofirrigationsystemonpracticefieldinMurdock.-ElevenstudentsselectedtorepresentElmwood-MurdockonClassCAll-StateBand.-GraduationoftheClassof2014washeldonSaturday,May10,2014,with31studentsgraduating.-TrevorLockmanfinishesin6thplaceinthe3200MeterRunatthe2014StateTrackMeet.

-Boardapproves1:1computerinitiativeforstudentsgrades9-12forimplementationwiththe2015-2016schoolyear.-Mr.KurkShrader,BusinessTeacher,selectedasthe2014NebraskaCareerEducationAdviseroftheYearbytheNebraskaDepartmentofEducation.-TwentystudentsrepresentingtheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattendtheNationalFBLAConferenceinNashville,Tennessee.-ThreestudentsrepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalFCCLAConferenceheldinSanAntonio,Texas.-ThreestudentsselectedtorepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsattheNationalSkillsUSAConferenceinKansasCity.-BoardapprovespurchaseandinstallationofgalvanizedfencearoundballfieldinElmwood.-PostofficetocutofficeshoursandElmwoodandMurdockascostsavingmeasurebyU.S.PostalService.-Boardsetslunchpricesforthe2014-2015schoolyearat$2.60forstudentsgradesK-6and$2.90forstudentsgrades7-12.Milkpricesetat40centspercarton.2014-2015-FirstdayofschoolheldonThursday,August14,2014.-InaccordancewithStateLaw,Elmwood-Murdockforms"ConcussionManagementTeam"toaddressissueswithstudentswhosufferconcussionsduringschoolyear.-NebraskaStateTreasurerDonStenbergisguestspeakerastheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsinstitute"EverfiFinancialLiteracyProgram"aspartofcurriculum.-BoarddecidestomoveboysjuniorvarsitybasketballgamestoElmwoodforthe2014-2015schoolyear.-ProfessionalDevelopmentfor2014-2015schoolyearfocusesonimplementationfor1:1computerinitiativeforgrades9-12duringthe2014-2015schoolyear.-"BoosterClubBlastoff"heldonThursday,August21,2014,withNebraskaMen'sBasketballAssistantCoachKenyaHunterservingasguestspeaker.-40studentsenrolledindualcreditcollegecoursesthroughSENCAPCareerAcademyProgram.-Boardapprovespurchaseof$25,000ofequipmenttoupgradeSchool/CommunityFitnessCenter.-LegalCounsel,KarenHaase,makespresentationtostudentsandstaffregardingappropriateusesofsocialmedia.-Elmwood-MurdockVolleyballTeamqualifiesfor2014StateVolleyballTourneyatwhichtheyloseinfirstroundmatchtoHastingsSt.Cecilia.-Elmwood-MurdockdealswithsignificantoutbreakofPertussis(WhoopingCough)throughfallandwinter.-ElementaryStudentCouncilholdsfundraiserforDown'sSyndromeresearchandraises$600.-TolearnmoreabouttheNativeAmericanCulturetheelementaryholdsa"NativePrideAssembly."

-Elmwood-MurdockMarchingBandplaces1statAppleJackParade.-Onceagain,Elmwood-MurdockhostsHomecomingPepRallyatGatewayMallinLincolnonWednesday.October15,2014.-Studentassemblyheldforstudentsgrades7-12regardingthedangersoftobaccousewithspecialemphasisonthedangersofchewingtobacco.-ForfirsttimeinschoolhistoryBoysCrossCountryTeamqualifiesforStateCrossCountryMeetatwhichtheyfinishin10thplace.TrevorLockmanmedalsatstatemeetfinishingin6thplaceinClassD.-GovernorDaveHeinemannreportsthatElmwood-Murdockranked#1inthestateinClassC2inSciencebasedonstatetestingresults.-AshtynCooperselectedbytheNebraskaSchoolActivitiesAssociationtosingNationalAnthematStateVolleyballTournament.-TrevorLockmanselectedasoneoftenfinalistsfor2014Wendy'sHighSchoolHeismanAwardfortheStateofNebraska.-DistrictconductsreviewofdistrictMathCurriculum.-SchooldistricthostsSchool/CommunityVisioningMeetingtodiscussdevelopmentofpro-activegrowthplanfordistrict.AdHocCommitteecomprisedofrepresentativesoftheschooldistrict,villagesofElmwoodandMurdock,Elmwood-MerchantsAssociation,andbusinessleadersfromthedistrict.-BrennaBackemeyerwins2015ClassC2StateSpeechChampionshipforPersuasiveSpeaking.-Districtdecidestostart"TransitionProgram"forSpecialEducationstudentsforthe2015-2016schoolyearinordertoimprovetransitionfromschooltoworkforthesestudents.-SixthGradeQuizBowlTeamwinsCassCountyQuizBowlChampionship.-TenstudentsrepresentElmwood-MurdockonClassCAll-StateBand.-HighschoolChorusreceivesSuperiorratingfromalljudgesatDistrictMusicContestheldinNebraskaCity.-InMay,Boardapprovespurchaseof155MacBookAir5computersforstudentsfor1:1computerinitiativetobeimplementedwiththestarofthe2015-2016schoolyear.-Arecord58studentsenrollforninedualcollegecreditcoursesofferedon-siteforthe2015-2016schoolyear.-GaryRitnourAmeliaGuentherandLauraFortney,becomefirstrecipientsindistricthistoryofSusanThompsonBuffetScholarships.-S.O.S.raisesover$6,000tohelpsupportelementaryschoolinsponsoringannualSpringCarnival.-RepresentativesofEducationalServiceUnit#3providedemonstrationstostudentsondronesandthemanyusesfordrones.-GraduationoftheClassof2015,the25thGraduatingClassinElmwood-MurdockSchoolHistory,washeldonSaturday,May9,2015,with34studentsgraduating.WhenPaigeVoglerreceiveddiplomaattheendoftherollcallshebecomesthe714thgraduateinthe25yearhistoryoftheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.

-EighteenstudentsqualifyforNationalFBLAConferencetobeheldinChicago,Illinois.-ThreestudentsqualifyforNationalFCCLAConferencetobeheldinWashingtonD.C.2015-2016-Elmwood-Murdockstarts26thschoolyearwithfirstdayofschoolonTuesday,August18,2015,with407studentsenrolledingradesK-12.ForthefirsttimeindistricthistorythePre-schoolprogramfor3and4yearoldsisfullwiththemaximumof20studentsineachgroup.-Elmwood-Murdockimplements"Vision2015"whichisthe1:1computerinitiativeforstudentsingrades9-12byprovidingeachstudentaMacAirLaptopcomputer.-OlympicbobsledderCurtisTomasevicistheguestspeakeratthe"BoosterBlast-Off"onThursday,August20,2015.-64studentsenrollincollegecreditcoursesthroughSENCAPprogram.-Aspartof"Vision2015"studentsingrades5through8areprovidedindividualChromebooksforuseinschool.-Homecomingandthe25thReunionoftheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolswasheldontheweekendofOctober9,2015.-Elmwood-MurdockqualifiesfortheStateFootballPlayoffswitha6-3recordandloseinfirstroundtoBattleCreek.-Mrs.TennalresignsasHeadVolleyballCoachandisreplacedbyMrs.NicholeJustesen.-TylerOehlerkingandCallieZeoriancrownedHomecomingKingandQueenfor2015.-MiguelRikliandThomasHynesqualifytorepresenttheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsintheStateCrossCountryMeetheldatKearney.-Elmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolssignscontractwith"STRIV-TV"tolivestreamschoolactivitiesviatheInternet.-Mr.DanNovaksubmitsresignationforpurposeofretirementattheDecember2015BoardMeetingwithaneffectivedateofJune30,2017.-TheNebraskaDepartmentofEducationrecognizestheElmwood-MurdockPublicSchoolsasoneofthetop15%ofallschoolsintheStateofNebraska.-AttheDecemberBoardMeeting,theBoarddiscussedtheeligibilityoftransgenderstudentsinNSAAactivitiesasitisoneofthemainissuestobeaddressedbytheNebraskaSchoolActivitiesAssociationthisyear.-AshtynCooperselectedbytheNebraskaSchoolActivitiesAssociationtosingNationalAnthemat2016StateBaseballFinals.

-Elmwood-MurdockdefeatsJohnsonCountyCentraltowin2016ECNCConferenceBoysBasketballChampionship.-Elmwood-Murdockapprovescontractforinstallationofepoxyflooringinalllockerrooms,showersandcoachesroomsatMurdockSchoolsite.-Elmwood-MurdockpurchasesSectorNowinteractivedatacollectionsystemfordistrictuse.-Schooldistrictpurchasesfirst"drone"forusebyteachersandstudents.-Mrs.DianeMalyandMr.KurkShradersubmitresignationsforthepurposeofretirementattheendofthe2015-2016schoolyear.Mrs.MalyhasservedtheElmwoodandElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrictsfor33yearswithMr.ShraderservingtheElmwoodandElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrictsfor30years.-Elmwood-MurdockdefeatsHumboldt-TableRockatNebraskaCityintheDistrictFinaltoqualifyforthe2016StateBoysBasketballTournament.-Elmwood-Murdockopensthe2016StateBasketballTourneywithaconvincingwinoverSouthernValley.IntheSemi-FinalsElmwood-MurdockdefeatsdefendingStateChampionWinnebagotoendWinnebago's50gamewinningstreak.Over8,000fansattendedthesemi-finalsgameattheDevaneySportsCentertowitnessElmwood-MurdockupsetWinnebago.InthefinalsatthePinnacleBankArena,Elmwood-MurdocklostahardfoughtbattlewithHastingsSt.CeliaintheClassC2StateChampionshipgametofinishasthe2016StateClassC2BoysBasketballRunner-up.-Elmwood-Murdockqualified22studentsforNationalFBLA,5studentsforNationalFCCLAand1studentforSkillsUSANationals.ThiswasarecordnumberofstudentsfromElmwood-Murdockwhoqualifiedfornationalcompetitioninthethreecareereducationprograms.-EllaZierott,5thGradeStudent,wins2016ElementaryGeographyBee.KaitlynnAshlock,6thGradeStudent,wins2016ElementarySpellingBee.CarlosStevens,8thGradeStudent,winsJuniorHighSpellingBee.GusPope,7thGradeStudent,qualifiesforStateGeographyBee.-SchoolBoardholdsPublicMeetingonMarch21,2016,todiscussstatusofAthleticFacilitiesintheElmwood-MurdockSchoolDistrict.-Arecord39KindergartenstudentsregisterforKindergartenforthe2016-2017schoolyear.-ZachDwyer,CalebMarlattandThomasHynesqualifyforthe2016StateTrackMeet.ZachandCalebqualifyintheShotPutwhileThomasqualifiesinthe3200MeterRun.-SchoolhastobringdrinkingwatertotheMurdockSchoolsiteformostofthemonthofMayduetoE-colicontaminationintheMurdockwatersupply.-Elmwood-Murdockrecognizedas2016"BestHighSchool"by"U.S.News&WorldReport's"magazine.Thisisthesecondtimeinthepastthreeyearsthedistricthasreceivedthisrecognition.-SchoolclosedonThursday,April21,2016,toallowallPk-12staffmemberstoattendNebraskaEducationalTechnologyAssociation(NETA)ConferenceinOmaha.

-BoardselectsNebraskaSchoolBoardsAssociationtoconductsearchforSuperintendenttoreplaceMr.Novakuponhisretirement.-BoththeConcertBandandMixedChorusreceiveSuperiorratingsfromallthreejudgesatDistrictsandreceiveaplaquefortheirperformances.-GraduationoftheClassof2016,26thgraduatingclassinschoolhistory,washeldonSaturday,May14,2016,with36graduatesreceivingdiplomas.CallieZeorianwastheValedictorianwithKaraZimmermanbeingtheSalutatorian.-Thefinalschooldayforthe2015-2016schoolyearwasheldonTuesday,May24,2016.