Anselmo-Merna Public School

Busy week at A-M!

Reminder: A-M will be celebrating our students on their academic and activities accomplishments next Tuesday, April 28th. Please refer to the flyer for more details.

Here is the link to the order of events for the evening: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bd9oSl1ArAvY_UtS1LyyVaazrAz2ta_t/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109447952375583019979&rtpof=true&sd=true

Today we are recognizing Jarrett Wells! Congratulations Class of 2026!

Results from the Paxton Track meet yesterday. Great day for the Coyote Track Team: 30 medals, 7 meet records, 9 personal records and a boys team championship. Great job!

Raylee Bachman - 6th 100m hurdles
Malloree Bartak - 1st shot / 4th 100m / 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Jenna Bartak - 4th pole vault / 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Shayleigh Coleman - 2nd 100m hurdles / 2nd 300m hurdles / 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Jessa Goodner - 6th 300m hurdles
Gracie Haupt - 6th discus
Kenzie Russell - 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Lily Thornton - 5th shot / 1st discus (meet record)
Drake Doss - 3rd shot / 4th discus
Dane Duryea - 4th long jump / 6th shot / 5th 100m / 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Trevor Duryea - 2nd long jump / 1st triple jump (meet record) / 5th 200m / 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Tim Myers - 1st 110m hurdles (meet record)
Caenyn Priest - 3rd triple jump / 4th high jump / 2nd 110m hurdles
Destrey White - 2nd high jump / 2nd 100m / 2nd 200m / 1st 400m relay (meet record)
Colin Wright - 1st high jump (meet record) / 1st 100m (meet record) / 1st 200m / 1st 400m relay (meet record)

Families—get ready for the BOOK IT! Summer of Stories program! Enrollment opens May 1 Program runs June 1 – August 31 Open to kids Pre-K through 6th grade How it works: • Download the BOOK IT! app • Set a reading goal for your child • Track progress all summer • Meet goals and earn a FREE personal pan pizza!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to two of the very best, Robin Christen and Jamie Porter! Your dedication, organization, and care helps keep our school running smoothly each and every day. More importantly, the way you support our students, staff, and community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do for Anselmo-Merna School. We are better because of you! #GoCoyotes! #OnePackOnePurpose!

Results from the JH Broken Bow Meet

Sadie Lehmkuhler - 2nd pole vault
Emma Thornton - 6th shot / 3rd discus
Josey Wells - 3rd triple jump / 2nd 100m hurdles
Tristen Koinzan - 4th 100m / 2nd 200m / 4th 400m relay
Kacen Martin - 1st high jump / 1st 100m hurdles / 1st in 200m hurdles / 4th 400m relay
Tehl Myers - 4th 400m relay
Rydok Osienger - 4th 400m relay

NEW SCHOOL RECORD: The boys 4x1 relay team, consisting of Trevor Duryea, Colin Wright, Dane Duryea and Destrey White, broke the school record with a time of 43.69 at the Midwest Track Classic on Tuesday. The record was previously held by Kayle Pellor, Brent Fletcher, Ty Fisher and Troy Russell with the time of 44.5 set in 2001.

Midwest Track Classic @ Gothenburg

QUALIFIERS
- Tim Myers - 110m hurdles
- Caenyn Priest - 110m hurdles
- Trevor Duryea - 400m relay, triple jump
- Colin Wright - 400m relay, high jump
- Destrey White - 400m relay, high jump
- Dane Duryea - 400m relay, shot
- Shayleigh Coleman - 400m relay
- Jenna Bartak - 400m relay
- Malloree Bartak - 400m relay, shot
- Kenzie Russell - 400m relay
- Lily Thornton - shot, discus

MEDALISTS
- Destrey White - 1st high jump / 2nd 400m relay
- Colin Wright - 3rd high jump / 2nd 400m relay
- Dane Duryea - 2nd 400m relay
- Trevor Duryea - 1st triple jump / 2nd 400m relay
- Lily Thornton - 1st discus

Please help us welcome the newest member of our team—Kelsey Henry! Mrs Henry will be teaching At education and will be our FFA sponsor! “I’m so excited to be joining Anselmo-Merna Public School as the Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor! I grew up in Burwell, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2025. I have a passion for all things agriculture, animals, and the outdoors, and I look forward to working with students in the classroom. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Jackson, and our three dogs. In my free time, you can usually find me outside with my horses, reading, or running. I’m excited to be a part of the Anselmo-Merna community!” Welcome to the team, Kelsey—we’re excited to have you! #GoCoyotes!

Today we are recognizing Caleb Walters! Congratulations Class of 2026!

Reminder: A-M will be celebrating our students on their academic and activities accomplishments next Tuesday, April 28th. Please refer to the flyer for more details.

Here is the link to the order of events for the evening: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bd9oSl1ArAvY_UtS1LyyVaazrAz2ta_t/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109447952375583019979&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Events for the week!

NEW SCHOOL RECORD: Lily broke the school record in discus with a throw of 126'9" at the Burwell track meet on Friday. The record was previously held by Megan Max with a throw of 125'4" set in 2013. Congratulations Lily!!

Results from the Burwell Track Meet yesterday. Great day for the coyote tracksters: 29 medals, 17 personal records, a meet record, a school record and a boys team championship! Great job!

Dane Duryea - 3rd long jump / 5th 100m / 1st 400m relay
Trevor Duryea - 1st long jump / 1st triple jump (meet record) / 4th 200m / 1st 400m relay
Tim Myers - 1st 110m Hurdles
Caenyn Priest - 3rd triple jump / 2nd 110m hurdles
Destrey White - 1st tie high jump / 2nd long jump / 3rd 100m / 1st 400m relay
Colin Wright - 1st tie high jump / 2nd 100m / 1st 200m / 1st 400 relay
Malloree Bartak - 4th shot / 4th 100m / 6th 200m / 5th 400m relay
Jenna Bartak - 5th 400m relay
Shayleigh Coleman - 5th 100m hurdles / 4th 300m hurdles / 5th 400m relay
Kenzie Russell - 5th 400m relay
Lily Thornton - 6th shot / 2nd discus (school record)

Happy Friday! Today we are recognizing Hesston Swisher! Congratulations Class of 2026!

The Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 22nd in the Main Gym. All units collected help our senior members earn scholarships!

Use the link to schedule your appointment!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=mernane

Results from the Hershey JH Track Meets.

Jack Bartak - 4th 400m / 3rd 400m relay
Huxley Blakeman - 4th triple jump / 3rd 400m relay
Sean Hendricksen - 6th 100 hurdles
Dylan Hoard - 5th discus
Tristen Koinzan - 2nd 100m / 2nd 200m / 1st 400m relay
Griffyn Leggett - 5th triple jump / 3rd 400m relay
Kacen Martin - 3rd high jump / 1st 100m hurdles / 1st 200m hurdles / 1st 400m relay
Tehl Myers - 3rd 100m hurdles / 6th 200m hurdles / 1st 400m relay
Rydok Osienger - 1st 400m relay
Tilden Seevers - 2nd shot / 6th 100m / 3rd 400m relay
Brinley Bachman - 5th 100m hurdles
Halleigh Coleman - 2nd 100m hurdles / 2nd 200m hurdles
Sadie Lehmkuhler - 4th pole vault
Ella Marshall - 5th pole vault / 6th 100m hurdles / 6th 200m hurdles
Kinslee McGinn - 2nd triple jump / 1st 1600m relay
Karsyn Shaw - 6th pole vault / 1st 1600m relay
Emma Thornton - 3rd shot
Lyllia Wamsley - 3rd pole vault / 1st 1600m relay
Josey Wells - 2nd triple jump / 2nd 100m hurdles / 2nd 200m hurdles / 1st 1600m relay