NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The North Platte Public Schools Foundation (NPPSF) celebrated generosity and community spirit Friday evening with its annual Change Wars March at Bauer Field, where elementary students were recognized for raising more than $12,000 for classrooms, teachers, and students across the district.
The top fundraising classroom was Ms. Brinegar’s 2nd grade at McDonald Elementary, which earned district honors. Students from all seven elementary schools lined up at the south end of the field and paraded across the stadium before kickoff.
“It was a great night,” said Terri Burchell, executive director of the NPPS Foundation. “We had students, teachers and principals from all seven elementary schools. NebraskaLand Bank grilled up several hundred hamburgers and hotdogs to benefit the NPHS FCCLA Club. The NPPS Foundation also paid gate fees Friday for families to stay and cheer on the Bulldogs.”
The evening began with the NPPS Foundation Cookout in the North Platte High School parking lot, sponsored by NebraskaLand Bank, and led directly into the football game under the lights.
On the field, the Columbus Discoverers spoiled the celebration, defeating North Platte 42-6. Columbus improved to 4-1, while North Platte dropped to 0-5.