Informational Mead Public Schools 2023-2024 Annual Report Nebraska Continuous Improvement External Report (11/2024) Mead Public Schools Title 1 Plan Mead Preschool Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas and Minutes Mead Public Schools Combined District and School Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Agreement MPS Negotiated Agreement Mead Public Schools Safe Return to School Plan 2023-24 Mead Public Schools ESSERS III Use of Funds Plan (December 15, 2021) ESU #2 NDE's Nebraska Education Profile (NEP) Mead Public Schools Non Discrimination Statement Lunch Program Non Discrimination Statement USDA Non Discrimination Statement MPS Procedure and Form for Complaints of Discrimination USDA Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment Mead Public Schools District & State Assessments List Mead Public Schools School Boards Associations (LB 304 Compliance) Superintendent Transparency Act Current Superintendent Contract Proposed Superintendent Contract (2026-27) as of 12/11/25 Schedule D

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About Us Mead Public Schools District 72 HISTORY The Mead Public School was first organized in 1875 and began operation in 1876. In 1918, Mead became one of the first consolidated schools in Nebraska when it merged with three other school districts to form the present day District 72. Over the years, District 72 has had all or parts of fourteen districts become part of our school system. Originally, only ten grades were accommodated and the first tenth grade graduation was in 1890. The eleventh grade was added in 1898 and a twelfth grade in 1913. Prior to 1913, students wishing to complete grades beyond those offered in Mead traveled to Fremont or Wahoo. Education has traditionally been very important to the community. As a result expectations for Mead students has been held to a higher standard as evidenced by our test scores and graduates entering post-secondary education programs. Our school is a State of Nebraska Accredited public school system. Mead was a North Central Association (NCA) school from 1942 to 2023. From 1942 to 1993, Mead was a 7-12 NCA accredited school and from 1994 to 2023, Mead was NCA accredited K-12 making Mead one of the smallest schools and the only Saunders County school to have had a K-12 North Centrally Accredited system. In 2023, the district chose to drop NCA accreditation requirements to focus on the State of Nebraska system. In addition to a strong educational program, Mead offers opportunities to our students in many activities including athletics, music, drama, speech, FFA, and FCCLA. Mead has been a leader in many athletic and academic ventures in the school’s history. Most recently, we have been a leader in curriculum alignment and agricultural sciences. MISSION STATEMENT The Mead Public Schools, families, and community shall provide learning opportunities that challenge and encourage all learners. BELIEF STATEMENTS We believe: All students can learn Diversity will be recognized and respected In providing a physically and emotionally safe learning environment Education is a shared responsibility of students, staff, family, and community Proper communication is fundamental to effective education Respect for self and others is vital to education In providing a foundation for continued learning In using data to make educational decisions Honesty and academic integrity are essential to education.

History and Records On this page, you will find Sports Records, Yearbook Information and the MAP Testing Hall of Fame. Map Testing Hall of Fame All-Time High Scores Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Tests Football Individual Records Individual Rushing Individual Passing Individual Receiving Individual Total Offense Individual Defense *Individual records only include games/seasons where an official season stat book was available for reference. Team Records Team Records *Team records only include seasons where an official season stat book was available, with the exception of records concerning points. Track Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Volleyball

Board of Education Board of Education meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at the High School. Public Documents Policies Negotiated Agreements Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Declaration Agenda minutes are posted prior to every meeting at the Elementary, High school and Wahoo newspaper as well as on this website. Board of Education As of January 12, 2026 President Greg Williams Email Brenda Halbmaier Email Vice President Kevin Popken Email Richard Kuhr Email Treasurer Sara Nicola Email Deborah Virgl Email

MPS Preschool Preschool is Monday-Thursday. The morning class (3-year-olds) is from 8-11:10am and the afternoon class (4-year-olds) is from 12-3:10pm. There is no preschool on Fridays. Preschool FAQ's Registration for the 2026-27 school year will open April 1, 2026. See FAQ's for more information Link Posted Here: 2026-27 Preschool Registration Form

Work for Mead Public Schools If you have any questions please notify: PJ Quinn, Superintendent Mead Public Schools 115 North Elm Mead, NE 68041 (402) 624-2745 pquinn@meadpublicschools.org 2025-26 Base Salary: $41,050. Up to 13 years of experience are accepted for salary placement. Fully-funded health insurance is included. Mead is conveniently located 20 minutes west of Omaha, 20 minutes south of Fremont, and 40 minutes north of Lincoln, which provides for a number of housing options. We have a stable enrollment of approximately 275 students in grades PK-12. The benefits of our location and small size provide students, teachers, and families with a unique educational experience. Certified Staff Current Teaching Openings Mead Public School has the following vacancies for the 2025-2026 school year: None at this time. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS – CERTIFIED STAFF Please send the following to the Superintendent : • Letter of Application • Current Resume • Transcript (unofficial is acceptable but if hired, it must be replaced with an official transcript) • Copy of Nebraska Teaching Certificate if available • Letters of Reference and/or College Placement File. Classified Staff Current Job Openings Mead Public School has the following vacancies for the 2025-2026 school year: Individuals seeking more information should contact PJ Quinn at 402 624-2745. Concessions Coordinator Mead Public Schools is seeking a Concessions Coordinator for the 2026-27 school year and beyond. The stipend for this position is $2000 per year. The Concessions Coordinator is responsible for managing concessions inventory during fall and winter sports and some other events. Most concessions items are delivered to the school, but some items are picked up in Omaha. School vehicles are available for such trips. The Concessions Coordinator is also responsible for ordering pizza or similar items for game days and making sure food items such as nachos and hot dogs are started early enough to be ready for games. The current Coordinator also stays until the first workers arrive to advise them on clean up and storage of unsold items. Please contact the Elementary Office if you are interested or have questions. Paraprofessional / Teacher’s Aide Positions Available Mead Public Schools is accepting applications for a part-time, K-6 Teacher’s Aide. The position will be prioritized for the Special Education program, but will work with all students as needed. Seven hours per day on school days is estimated for two to three days per week. $15.00 per hour starting wage. No insurance benefits are included with this position. Apply to PJ Quinn, Superintendent, Mead Public Schools, 115 N. Elm, Mead, NE 68041. Application forms for classified personnel are available in the Elementary Office or: Classified or Volunteer Personnel Application Contract Positions None at this time.

Yearbooks 1946--The Raider 1947--The Raider (In Search Of: Please Contact Us If You Have) 1948--The Raider 1949-- The Raider 1950-- The Raider 1951-- The Raider 1952-- Raider 1953-- The Raider 1954-- The Raider 1955-- The Raider 1956-- The Raider 1957-- The Raider 1958-- The Raider 1959--The Raider (In Search Of: Please Contact Us If You Have) 1960-- The Raider 1961-- The Raider 1962-- The Raiders 1963-- The Raider 1964-- Raider 1965-- The Raider 1966-- Raider 1967-- Raider 1968-- Raider 1969-- Raider 1970-- Raider 1971-- Raider 1972-- Mead Raider 1973-- Raider 1974-- Raider 1975-- Coming Soon 1976-- Raider 1977-- Raider 1978-- Raider 1979-- "Free Bird" Raider 1980-- "Comes a Time" Raider 1981-- Raiders: Geared For High Performance 1982-- Mead Raiders 1983-- The Raider Connection 1984-- Mead Raiders 1985-- Mead High School 1986-- "Cruisin' on Thru" Raiders 1987-- Mead Raider Yearbook "Charging Thru" 1988-- Mead Yearbook "Raider Ruled" 1989-- "Racing Thru" 1990-- "Back in Black" Raider 1991-- "Just Do It" Mead Raiders 1992-- "Never Less Than..." Mead Raiders 1993-- "2Bad4U" Mead Raiders 1994-- "Think You've Seen It All..." Mead Raiders 1995-- Raider Reflections 1996-- "It's All Good" Mead High School Raiders 1997-- "The Best of Times" 1998-- Raiders 1999-- "9's Are Wild" 2000-- "Small Town" Raiders 2001-- "Holding Our Own" Raiders 2002-- "Stand Up, Stand Out!" 2003-- "Define Yourself" 2004-- "Laid Back Attitude" Raiders 2005--Raiders 2006-- Raiders 2007-- Raiders 2008-- "Life" 2009-- "If These Walls Could Talk" 2010-- "Just Another Piece of the Puzzle" 2011-- "Mead Public Schools Greatest Hits of 2010-11" 2012-- "Hidden Treasure" 2013-- "Waves of Change " 2014-- "Every Mile a Memory, Watch Us Rise" 2015--"Back to Our Roots" 2016--"One Road, Different Paths" 2017--"We Are: Mead Raiders" 2018--"Making the Moments Last Forever" 2019--"Long Story Short" 2020--"Coming Into Focus" 2021--"Diary of a Mead High School Student" 2022--"Building the Future" 2023--"Small Town Dreams" 2024-- 2025-- Later years to be published online...but copies can still be purchased!

CONTACT US Visit the School Please ring the doorbell and then visit the office upon entering the building. Mead High School 114 North Vine Street Mead, NE 68041 Phone: 402-624-3435 Fax: 402-624-2069 Mead Elementary School 115 North Elm Street Mead, NE 68041 Phone: 402-624-6465 Fax: 402-624-2001 Office Hours While school is in session our staff offices are open from 7:30 am - 3:45 pm Staff Directory