Come support our Varsity Softball Crew!
📍Smith Sport Complex
⏱️9:00 AM
🗓️ Saturday, September 5th
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Good luck to all of our JH and HS XC runners competing tomorrow! Come out and be loud for our athletes! 📣
📍 Minden Country Club
🗓️ Saturday 9/05
⏰ 9:00 AM
High school girls will start the day off right at 9:00 with high school boys to follow! Junior High racers will compete following the high school. 🏃
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Good luck to our varsity football boys as they travel and play at Mitchell High School!
⏰: 5:00 pm MNT/ 6:00 PM CT
📍: Mitchell High School Football Field
🗓️: 09/04
🎥 Hudl Fan: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/mitchell/organization/494/mitchell-high-school
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We thank Cardinal Construction for talking to our Woods classes about employability skills in construction and for giving a facilities tour to the students. The meeting helped students get some insight into working in construction, cabinet making, and other skilled and technical sciences careers.
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Double the matches, double the noise. See you at the Wood River gym tonight as we take on Blue Hill at 6 and Wood River at 7!
#TheCardinalWay #PlayHard


⏰ 9:00 am
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The Doniphan Trumbull band is performing at the State Fair tomorrow at 10:00 am. Show up, grab your tickets, and cheer on our amazing band!
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young lives in our community? Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools is looking for a dedicated TeamMates Coordinator to lead and grow our mentoring program!
In this role, you will help match students with caring adult mentors, coordinate fun match activities, and work closely with school leadership and our local TeamMates board.
Key Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification (can be completed on the job).
- Clean driving record.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent communication and community recruitment abilities.
- A passion for youth mentorship and positive role modeling.
👉 Apply today and help us support "Every Student, Every Day, The Cardinal Way!"
Visit our website www.dtcardinals.org and click on Careers


Volleyball Triangular today in Loup City! Come and support the girls!🏐
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Our varsity softball team is back on home dirt today, and they are ready to bring the heat as they compete against the NP Bulldogs!
Varsity 5:30 | JV 7:00
#TheCardinalWay #HOMEGAME

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There will be yard games and food provided! 🍕
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We look forward to keeping you up to date on all things Cardinals! ❤️
Check out the link below:
https://youtu.be/biQvQQwbnVA
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The 2026–27 school year is off to a strong start, and there is a lot to share! Read the latest Cardinal Community Newsletter for the full story, and check out these highlights below.
LINK: https://app.smore.com/n/rwz1a
🗳️ BOND ELECTION — IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NEWS
Our school board has approved a resolution calling for a bond election to be placed on the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election ballot. This bond would finance capital improvements for our district, with an academic focus that includes the addition of a cafeteria and kitchen. More details are coming soon. In the meantime, we invite you to see the facilities for yourself:
📅 Community Open House & Tours
• Tuesday, October 20 — 7:00–8:30 PM
• Saturday, October 24 — 2:00–3:30 PM
If you are interested in serving on the bond information committee, please email Dr. Braden.
🏫 BACK TO SCHOOL — STRONG START
• 80% of incoming 7th-grade families attended orientation — a fantastic turnout!
• Online registration saw record participation and streamlined back-to-school prep for families across the district.
• K–3 teachers completed training for a new statewide reading and math screener to better support every student's growth.
• Teachers are implementing bi-weekly gap analysis checks to target instruction and identify learning needs early.
📣 ATTENDANCE REPORTING — NEW PROCESS
To make communication easier for families, all Elementary attendance changes should now be sent to one address:
📧 Attendance-Elementary@dtcardinals.org
This includes illnesses, vacations, appointments, bus changes, late arrivals, and early dismissals. You can always call the Elementary Office as well.
🍽️ 2026–27 MEAL PRICES
Board-approved meal prices for the new school year are in effect. Our prices remain at or below the ESU 9 regional average:
• Student Breakfast: $1.95 | K–6 Lunch: $2.95 | 7–12 Lunch: $3.25
Families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals — apply anytime at dtcardinals.org. For questions, contact Shelly Williams at swilliams@dtcardinals.org or 402-845-2282.
🏈 FALL ATHLETICS ARE UNDERWAY!
Cardinals are competing! First contests are here — catch the Cardinals in softball, volleyball, cross country, football, and girls golf. Check the full schedule at dtcardinals.org and livestream home games via Hudl.
🎓 COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPOTLIGHT
• A generous $5,000 donation in memory of Candice Unger supports Band, Choir, and student financial assistance.
• Central Community College awarded D-T a $7,000 grant to expand CTE programs and purchase new equipment.
📅 UPCOMING DATES
• Sept 7 — No School (Labor Day)
• Sept 30 — Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4–8 PM
• Oct 1 — No School & PT Conferences, 4–8 PM
• Oct 2 — No School
• Oct 20 & Oct 24 — Bond Election Open Houses
Read the full newsletter and stay connected:
🌐 dtcardinals.org | 📘 /doniphantrumbullschool | 📸 @dtcardinals




