Superintendent Press Release September 12, 2025
Dear Cedar Bluffs Families,
First, I am writing to share some important staffing updates with you.
Mr. Jeff Beckman has announced that he will be leaving Cedar Bluffs to become the Chief Operating Officer at the Fremont YMCA, an exciting opportunity and a highly respected position in Fremont. His last day with us will be September 19. Jeff has been a dedicated leader, and his work has positively shaped our school in many ways — from supporting students and staff to strengthening connections with families and the broader community. We are grateful for his years of service and wish him the very best in this new chapter.
Initially, Mr. Brian Dunker had accepted the position moving forward; however, he has since reconsidered and decided not to pursue the role. We respect his decision and thank him for his thoughtfulness during this process.
The position will now be reopened, and we encourage anyone interested to submit an application. Application can be picked up from Ms. Vyhlidal. This is an important opportunity to step into a leadership role and support the continued success of our school community.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students, staff, and school. Together, we are building a bright future for Cedar Bluffs.
Second, Cedar Bluffs Public Schools participates in the Nebraska Frameworks model, a statewide system that guides school improvement efforts through a structured and reflective process. As part of this model, every Nebraska public school engages in a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), which includes regular data analysis, goal setting, and strategic planning to enhance student learning and school effectiveness.
Every five years, schools undergo an External Review conducted by a team of educators from outside the district. This team evaluates our progress, provides feedback, and helps ensure our practices align with Nebraska Department of Education standards. Our next external visit is scheduled for November 12th and 13th, 2025.
A vital part of this review includes input from parents and community members. We are currently seeking possible volunteers to participate in interviews with the external review team to share their perspectives on our school’s strengths and areas for growth. If you are interested in being part of this important process, please contact Ben Hansen, Director of Learning at Cedar Bluffs Public Schools. Your voice is an essential part of our commitment to continuous improvement.
To learn more about the Nebraska Frameworks model, you can view the official handbook at https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/NEFrameworks.pdf.
Have a great weekend! - Wildcat Pride
Dear Cedar Bluffs Families,
First, I am writing to share some important staffing updates with you.
Mr. Jeff Beckman has announced that he will be leaving Cedar Bluffs to become the Chief Operating Officer at the Fremont YMCA, an exciting opportunity and a highly respected position in Fremont. His last day with us will be September 19. Jeff has been a dedicated leader, and his work has positively shaped our school in many ways — from supporting students and staff to strengthening connections with families and the broader community. We are grateful for his years of service and wish him the very best in this new chapter.
Initially, Mr. Brian Dunker had accepted the position moving forward; however, he has since reconsidered and decided not to pursue the role. We respect his decision and thank him for his thoughtfulness during this process.
The position will now be reopened, and we encourage anyone interested to submit an application. Application can be picked up from Ms. Vyhlidal. This is an important opportunity to step into a leadership role and support the continued success of our school community.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students, staff, and school. Together, we are building a bright future for Cedar Bluffs.
Second, Cedar Bluffs Public Schools participates in the Nebraska Frameworks model, a statewide system that guides school improvement efforts through a structured and reflective process. As part of this model, every Nebraska public school engages in a Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), which includes regular data analysis, goal setting, and strategic planning to enhance student learning and school effectiveness.
Every five years, schools undergo an External Review conducted by a team of educators from outside the district. This team evaluates our progress, provides feedback, and helps ensure our practices align with Nebraska Department of Education standards. Our next external visit is scheduled for November 12th and 13th, 2025.
A vital part of this review includes input from parents and community members. We are currently seeking possible volunteers to participate in interviews with the external review team to share their perspectives on our school’s strengths and areas for growth. If you are interested in being part of this important process, please contact Ben Hansen, Director of Learning at Cedar Bluffs Public Schools. Your voice is an essential part of our commitment to continuous improvement.
To learn more about the Nebraska Frameworks model, you can view the official handbook at https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/NEFrameworks.pdf.
Have a great weekend! - Wildcat Pride
The High School Football team is back in action at home tonight vs. Fullerton! 7:00pm Kickoff Time! At halftime, we will be recognizing our youth football players! Come out and support all of these Wildcats!
Good luck to the JH volleyball team this afternoon in their games at Trinity Lutheran in Fremont! B Team starts at 4:00pm with A team to follow!
It was a great evening for XC at Calvin Crest today! The Girls team placed 3rd and was only 4 points out of 2nd. The girls placers were Caitlin 6th, Audrey 8th, and Calli 16th (1 spot out of medals). Jordan Holt got 8th for the boys and received a medal. Great job all runners!
If you would like to host a Trunk at the Cedar Bluffs FBLA Trunk or Treat event on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025 please complete this form! Table set up will begin at 12 PM and is open to the public from 1-3 pm. We will be located in the main gym. Each business/organization will have 1 rectangle banquet table to decorate and hand out candy to children from Cedar Bluffs and the surrounding communities. Contact Mr. Brian Dunker at brian.dunker@cbwildcats.org with questions.
Register Your Business Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkhXd010Hr1Rja4uShgkcfvx5kNl6grs_fCxP8bZE8vyOVxQ/viewform?usp=dialog
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LOTS of Wildcats in action today! Cross Country is at Camp Calvin Crest for their meet at 4:30pm today! Come out and support these hard runners! HS Volleyball travels to Shelby Rising City for games starting at 5:30pm with Res/JV followed by varsity at 6:30pm. Our Girls golf team travels to beautiful Woodland Hills for a triangular at 2:00pm! Good luck to all of our Wildcats!
Volleyball Live Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/shelby/organization/17079/shelby-rising-city-high-school
Volleyball Live Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/shelby/organization/17079/shelby-rising-city-high-school
ECNC Conference JV tournament Results
Gracie Thomas 1st
Avery Ranslem 5th
Halle Helgenberger 7th
Way to Go Girls!!
Come out to the HS volleyball tonight vs. Osceola! JV starts at 5:30pm followed by Varsity!
Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/cedar-bluffs/organization/32475/cedar-bluffs-high-school/schedule?date=2025-09-07T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OGE1ZjU1Yjg5NWU5NGNlYTMyOGI1Mzk%3D
Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/cedar-bluffs/organization/32475/cedar-bluffs-high-school/schedule?date=2025-09-07T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OGE1ZjU1Yjg5NWU5NGNlYTMyOGI1Mzk%3D
Good Luck to our Girls Golf team at the ECNC Conference meet today at Crooked Creek!
We are Now Hiring in the Daycare!
Good luck to the JH football team at Winside today! Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00pm!
Stream (if available) - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/winside/organization/38112/winside-high-school/team/843592/boys-junior-varsity-football
The JV football game at Lyons has been cancelled for today. We will communicate a makeup date if we can find one.
Stream (if available) - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/winside/organization/38112/winside-high-school/team/843592/boys-junior-varsity-football
The JV football game at Lyons has been cancelled for today. We will communicate a makeup date if we can find one.
Thank you to all the elementary students who returned their reading bingo cards or their reading logs for August! We had 65 students return their logs and earn a prize! The grand prize winners for August were Collette and Loretta! Enjoy your prizes!
Good Luck to the high school football team tonight at Lyons-Decatur Northeast! Kickoff is 7:00pm in Lyons!
Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/lyons/organization/2442/ldne-high-school
Stream - https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/lyons/organization/2442/ldne-high-school
It was a great race day at Indian Trails today! Audrey and Caitlin both beat the school record for the course! Audrey placed 24th and Caitlin placed 28th. Jordan finished 26th for the boys.
If your student completed the 100 Hour Fitness Club or Basketball Summer Shooting Club challenges, please have your student turn in their tracker sheet in to Mr. Larsen by the end of the day tomorrow.
Good luck to the girls golf team in their triangular today at Grandpa's Woods! The cross country team will also be traveling to Beemer for their meet at Indian Trails at 5:00pm! Good luck Wildcats!
Good luck to the girls golf team in their triangular today at Grandpa's Woods! The cross country team will also be traveling to Beemer for their meet at Indian Trails at 5:00pm! Good luck Wildcats!
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Wildcat Car Show hosted by SkillsUSA. This year's show will be held on Oct. 5th from Noon to 3PM. Registration is $20 at the gate and accepting free-will donations. Come support your local chapter of SkillsUSA! Contact Mr. Zink for more info, garrett.zink@cbwildcats.org
