Bulldogs’ Excellence On Display at Annual Awards Banquet

Kearney School District team members had a busy night garnering recognitions at the 2025 Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 23 at the KCI Expo Center.

Congratulations to all of the Team KSD members who received awards!

Excellence in Service to Education Awards:

  • Dogwood Elementary Paraprofessional Ashley Bricker
  • KMS Assistant Principal BJ Webster
  • KSD Career Readiness Coordinator Stacy Holtzclaw
  • KHS Lead Secretary Lacy Howdeshell
  • Southview Elementary Nurse Jaci Mick
  • Hawthorne Elementary Paraprofessional Scott Henrichs
  • Kearney Elementary Paraprofessional Kalie Dickson

Excellence in Classroom Teaching Awards:

  • Dogwood Elementary PE Teacher Nic Mattson
  • KMS Librarian Lauren Thomas
  • Southview Elementary Vocal Music Teacher Rachel Terrill

In addition, KHS Counseling Office Secretary Erica Rose’s daughter, Lauren Rose, received a college scholarship at the event.

It was a great night for the Bulldog Nation! Please join us in celebrating our teammates for these well-deserved recognitions!