The Colome Consolidated School District opened classes today (Aug. 17).
The school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
The new leader of the school district is Dave Nicholas who is the new superintendent. He comes to Colome after many years as superintendent in Worland, Wyo.
Nicholas is no stranger to Colome as his wife is the former Kathy Bertram.
Zana DeJong was hired as the ag teacher and will be the FFA advisor.
Michael Vowell was hired as a 4th grade teacher.
Kent Nelsen will be a special guest teacher for ag mechanics.
Several coaching contracts have been approved for the fall season. Chase Hrabanek is the new head football coach and Taylor Hrabanek is the head volleyball coach. There are 23 out for high school volleyball and 21 for high school football. Nicholas says these are good numbers for Colome.
Tracy Dehning was hired as junior high girls basketball head coach, Lexie Nedved as junior high girls basketball assistant coach; Marcia Haukaas as junior volleyball assistant coach.
Jarred Bingen was hired as a custodian and Lori Kalenda as part time custodian.
Buses will run as scheduled. The bus will pick up students in Winner at Ace Hardware between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m.
Nicholas said the staff is excited and are looking for a great year.
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