Beatrice Schools Stake Their Claim
Just like the Beatrice community, our school district has a rich, layered history with an optimistic view of the future. This is what the new community brand is all about. The concept, “Stake Your Claim” grounds us in our proud heritage while inviting all of us to roll up our sleeves and shape a bright future, together.
At the start of school, teachers and administrators knew we wanted to use the new brand as an opportunity to engage students in a conversation about our community. We discussed our community’s history, and we talked about how each of us can commit to making a positive change. We issued a challenge to students and teachers, that during this academic year they should strive to live the mantra of “Stake Your Claim”, whether it be through everyday interactions, or by reviving a commitment to studies and extracurricular activities.
On August 25th, all Beatrice elementary students were invited to the Homestead National Monument of America to literally “stake their claim” on our tallgrass prairie. This activity served to help them understand that they all share in a proud heritage, and that each of us are responsible for creating successful futures for ourselves and our community.
As we look forward to our Homecoming activities in mid-September, we urge you to keep an ear to the ground as we introduce our new brand on a larger scale. When we band together as a community, great things can happen – and we’re excited for citizens and students to take part.
As Superintendent, I am proud to live and work in Beatrice. Together, we can Stake Our Claim to better the future of our students and our community. Let’s get started!
Pat Nauroth
Superintendent
Beatrice Public Schools