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Big-ticket items coming to 4R school

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Kicking off the 4R board meeting with good news, Aurora High School principal Doug Kittle announced that three Huskies had made it to the National Merit Scholar Finalists round. These three individuals are Preston Ramaekers, Elena Kuehner and Caden Carlson.
Following up on a conversation from July of 2021, 4R board members had an action item on the agenda Monday concerning the proposed Aurora Community Field House. 

Following up on a conversation from July of 2021, 4R board members had an action item on the agenda Monday concerning the proposed Aurora Community Field House. 

4R discusses field house project

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Following up on a conversation from July of 2021, 4R board members had an action item on the agenda Monday concerning the proposed Aurora Community Field House.
School counseling staff at the 4R district is taking steps ahead with digital class registration, and updated professional titles, just in time for National School Counseling Week. Together, Aurora’s counseling staff includes, from left, Michelle Sutter (HS counseling administrative assistant), Emily Hoegh (district mental health therapist), Erlinda Amen (elementary school counselor), Barb Bonifas (high school counselor), Jake Willems (high school counselor) and Angie Moural (middle school counselor).

School counseling staff at the 4R district is taking steps ahead with digital class registration, and updated professional titles, just in time for National School Counseling Week. Together, Aurora’s counseling staff includes, from left, Michelle Sutter (HS counseling administrative assistant), Emily Hoegh (district mental health therapist), Erlinda Amen (elementary school counselor), Barb Bonifas (high school counselor), Jake Willems (high school counselor) and Angie Moural (middle school counselor).

Aurora counseling office welcomes many changes

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Things are changing for students at Aurora High School thanks to a little leg work done by school counselor Jacob Willems and the rest of the counseling staff. The age-old task of registering for next year’s classes just got a whole lot easier.
Aurora Public Schools is reaching out to the community with support and information about mental health next week, part of an ongoing effort to help kids and families reach their full potential.

Aurora Public Schools is reaching out to the community with support and information about mental health next week, part of an ongoing effort to help kids and families reach their full potential.

AHS puts focus on mental health

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Aurora Public Schools is reaching out to the community with support and information about mental health next week, part of an ongoing effort to help kids and families reach their full potential.
Aurora’s bench went bonkers after Rylee Olsen sank the game-winning three-point shot in Saturday’s win over Lexington.

Aurora’s bench went bonkers after Rylee Olsen sank the game-winning three-point shot in Saturday’s win over Lexington.

Olsen swishes final dagger

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Rylee Olsen isn’t Aurora’s top option from behind the arc. Sometimes, though, the clutch gene outweighs everything else.  The Aurora senior swished a three from the top of the key with 43 seconds left to help the Lady Huskies take down Lexington 42-39 Saturday at home.
Carsen Staehr put together a career afternoon Saturday against Lexington, totaling 27 points while going six of six from three-point range.

Carsen Staehr put together a career afternoon Saturday against Lexington, totaling 27 points while going six of six from three-point range.

Huskies find shooting touch

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Carsen Staehr’s efforts Saturday may be proof of Aurora’s recent offensive woes clearly in the rear-view mirror.  Staehr had a career day, bagging 27 points on nine of 12 shooting while going a perfect six of six from three-point range as the Huskies downed Lexington 72-50 on its home floor.
Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Speedster Crosby set to join Nebraska Wesleyan track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Kaylee Crosby has come a long way from hosting her own track meets as a young athlete, dreaming of the big stage.  The Aurora senior has been to Omaha Burke and done well against the state’s best. Now, she has an opportunity to compete at the next level.
High Plains duo Vaughn Pedersen (left) and Nathan Ertzner got a number of laughs out of the room with their varsity duet acting piece.

High Plains duo Vaughn Pedersen (left) and Nathan Ertzner got a number of laughs out of the room with their varsity duet acting piece.

Aurora Speech Invite welcomes familiar faces

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Aurora Speech Invitational was hosted Saturday, seeing more than a dozen schools from across Nebraska. Teams from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were caught in action doing what they do best. For full results from the Aurora team, please see this week's print or e-edition.
Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Technology is in their futures Area seniors contemplating what they want to pursue or study next year have a running start when it comes to all things technology. They grew up with it. They embrace it.
Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Aurora Chamber of Commerce banquet goes virtual again

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce went virtual again this year, recognizing award winners with an online presentation and reviewing a busy year of activities after a late decision to cancel the planned awards banquet due to continuing COVID concerns.