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Staff members from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and Hampton Lutheran gathered for a luncheon Monday afternoon where they were served by a group of students from the four schools.

Staff members from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and Hampton Lutheran gathered for a luncheon Monday afternoon where they were served by a group of students from the four schools.

Schools prepare for upcoming year with luncheon

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Teachers, administration and staff from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and Hampton Lutheran gathered at the Plainsman Museum Monday afternoon for a celebration lunch to kick off the coming school year. Towards the end of the meal, Tina Larson, museum director shared words of thanks to those in attendance.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Citizens raise concerns with Giltner school

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Several Giltner residents made their voices heard during Monday’s monthly school board meeting.  A variety of topics were raised by concerned patrons, from the proposed state health standards to potential issues within the school and its board of education.
An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

Welcome home, Lyle Reab

News Staff
Friday, June 11, 2021
Giltner native Lyle Reab was killed in action while fighting in Germany during WWII. After his previously unidentified remains were officially tied to Reab, the journey started to get this WWII hero home.
Giltner’s smallest students will soon have room to grow and play in a new, larger space.

Giltner’s smallest students will soon have room to grow and play in a new, larger space.

Giltner child care facility expanding in size, capacity

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
The Little Stingers Childcare Program in Giltner is expecting to nearly double its capacity this week, from 40 to 70, by expanding its facility with the addition of a modular building being transported from Grand Island.
Tracy Wiles finished ninth in the Class D girls pole vault with a mark of 8-06 during her first appearance at the state meet.

Tracy Wiles finished ninth in the Class D girls pole vault with a mark of 8-06 during her first appearance at the state meet.

Several Hornets hit PR marks at state competition

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
While Giltner’s state championship streak came to an end over the weekend, its flag flew proudly one last time as several Hornets set new PRs.  Of Giltner’s four athletes who competed at Omaha Burke, two of them set new personal records while a third tied a previous best mark.
Giltner’s Jacob Smith shares an emphatic hug with Hornet throwing coach Chip Bartos after Smith qualified for the state track meet in the discus.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith shares an emphatic hug with Hornet throwing coach Chip Bartos after Smith qualified for the state track meet in the discus.

Hornets punch five tickets to state track meet in Omaha

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
One thing that had Giltner assistant track coach Chip Bartos smiling from ear to ear last week was the turnout from the Hornet boys in the throws.  At day’s end, two Giltner boys qualified for state in the throws while the Lady Hornets added a couple representatives as well.
The Giltner Hornets senior class is set to graduate this Sunday.

The Giltner Hornets senior class is set to graduate this Sunday.

Giltner graduation set for Sunday afternoon

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Giltner Class of 2021 will cross the stage and receive a diploma Sunday as the first of area graduation ceremonies.  Commencement exercises will begin at 2 p.m. in the east high school gym in Giltner. Supt. Nick Mumm announced there will be 15 graduating seniors in this year’s class.
HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

HPC’s Trevor Carlstrom was a runner-up finisher in the long jump event at his home invite last week.

Area tracksters compete at High Plains Invite last week

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
For the first time this season, the area trio of Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were all in action at the same place at the same time.  The Hornets, Hawks and Storm competed at the High Plains Invite hosted at Osceola’s track April 14 with several solid performances all around.
Giltner’s Jacob Smith fights through contact in the paint during a 43-32 loss to Heartland Lutheran Feb. 23.

Giltner’s Jacob Smith fights through contact in the paint during a 43-32 loss to Heartland Lutheran Feb. 23.

Hornets struggle in season-ending loss to Heartland Lutheran

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
A sour night offensively spelled the end of Giltner’s basketball run.  The Hornets struggled with turnovers and scoring for much of the night as Heartland Lutheran picked up a 43-32 win over Giltner Feb. 23 in the D2-7 subdistrict tournament.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner hires Pietrzak as new PreK-12 principal

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Giltner Public Schools announced a re-shuffling at the top of its administration for the 2021-22 school year with Christopher Pietrzak of Blenheim, S.C., to be the school’s new PK-12 principal and activities director beginning next year.  According to Supt.