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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579107511377.jpeg" alt="Scott King, a science teacher at North Platte High School, was named the Public Schools Foundation's Staff Member of the Month for January. Pictured from left to right: Lance Carlson of Carlson Financial, King and NPHS&nbsp; Assistant Principal Micah Fisher." />
 <figcaption>Scott King, a science teacher at North Platte High School, was named the Public Schools Foundation's Staff Member of the Month for January. Pictured from left to right: Lance Carlson of Carlson Financial, King and NPHS&nbsp; Assistant Principal Micah Fisher.</figcaption>
 </figure>News Release
The
North Platte Public Schools Foundation in conjunction with North
Platte Public&nbsp;Schools is excited to announce that&nbsp;they are
honoring Scott King as the NPPS Bulldog Staff member of the month
for&nbsp;January.&nbsp; Scott teaches Science at North Platte High
School. 
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Scott
is originally from Wyoming and graduated with a Masters in Curriculum
and Instruction from Montana State University. He worked at Adams
Middle School for one year before transferring to the High School for
the opportunity to teach Biology. The Bulldogger recently featured
Mr. King in a news story for his unique approach to encouraging
students to have a great day, by holding inspirational signage during
his parking lot duty. 

Micah
Fischer Assistant Principal made the nomination describing Scott as a hard worker dedicated to student success and positive communication. 

The
North Platte Public Schools Foundation awards each winner a gift
basket, balloons and a gift card to the Bulldog store at NPHS. They
also receive gifts from our monthly business sponsor and a flower
bouquet from Prairie Friends and Flowers.&nbsp;The January business
sponsor was Lance Carlson from Carlson Financial Group. 
The
North Platte Public Schools Foundation facilitates the program and
takes nominations from principals and administration.&nbsp; Staff
members are awarded monthly throughout the school year and will be
recognized at Education After Hours in the spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;
We are always accepting business sponsors for this award.

King named NPPSF 'Staff Member of the Month' for January