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The Bulldogger

The student news site of North Platte High School

The Bulldogger

The student news site of North Platte High School

The Bulldogger

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Insufficient sex-ed

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief May 11, 2018

I started my first period sometime around third or fourth grade. This is really early compared to most girls, and ironically, it was the same day I had my first ever “sex-ed” class. I was horrified,...

Assembly on Drugs

April 23, 2018

To face what is being called a national crisis the school was called into an assembly on Monday, April 23. Courtney Lovell spoke on behalf of the organisation, Speakers for Change on her experiences. Covering...

Benches will be constructed at the school's entrance. The project is being funded being paid for by the teacher’s jean fund and other donations. Photo by Jake Reed.

Denim for dollars: NPHS teachers are raising money for our school and the community

Morgan Fischer, Social Media Editor and Advertising Editor April 20, 2018

A multitude of people adore jeans. For many, they’re comfortable, occasionally stylish, and almost always reliable. Jeans are perfect for practically every occasion. But this isn’t about the elastic...

North Platte isn't that bad

North Platte isn’t that bad

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief December 15, 2017

I used to be the kid that longed to leave this town; every other day I had a new reason for why living in North Platte was the absolute worst. Now that I’m actually about to leave for college, it’s...

Is terror our new normal?

Is terror our new normal?

Ainsley Nichols, Managing Editor December 15, 2017

I was watching the news coverage about the shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas when I decided to write this piece. The most glaring aspect of this tragedy wasn’t the death toll, which reached 26 innocent...

December’s Teacher of the Month

Savanna States, Staff Writer December 2, 2016

Josh Bruck What do you want for Christmas? A hippopotamus, I like the song. Favorite Christmas and why? When my little girls started to figure out what Christmas is about and looking forward to presents...

Longer school days begin in January

Longer school days begin in January

Will Stone, Sports Editor December 2, 2016

Attention North Platte High School students, next semester you’ll need to set your alarms for 10 minutes earlier, because NPHS has a new start time. Due to a scheduling error that left the schedule 16...

Junior Zavion Mictchell getting help from English teacher Sarah Snively in the newly established learning labs. These labs, as well as NHS tutoring in the mornings, provide extra help to students who are struggling in class.

Extra smarts

Zak Folchert and Phoenix VanCura December 2, 2016

Last year, when a student was having trouble in class, they could come in right before school started to get help from a teacher. Now, as a result of the teacher meetings in the morning, students can still...

November Bulldog of the Month

Savanna States, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

Andrew Phares Favorite part of fall: Marching band and the Superior we got. Most used phrase: “You’re right.” Fun fact: I don’t like chocolate but I’ll eat Reese’s Pieces. Vanessa...

Sophomore Brandon Sickler gets a meal during his lunch period.

Ch-ch-ch-changes

Quincey Epley, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2016

Major changes are being made at North Platte High School. The changes include closing the campus, altering graduation requirements, and modifying summer school. Principal James Ayres said next year...

Students are walking in the hall during passing period.

Talk about the block

Quincey Epley, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2015

“We may modify or completely change the block schedule,” said North Platte Public Schools superintendent Ron Hanson.  He has been investigating changing the high school’s schedule to an eight-period...

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