Twin River Schools

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River to sell Silver Creek building

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
GENOA — The Twin River Board of Education is looking to sell the former Silver Creek school building.The board unanimously approved moving forward to sell the building. Superintendent Brandi Bartels said this was just the first step in the process.

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Twin River hires new science teacher

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
GENOA — There will be a new face teaching science this year at Twin River.The Twin River Board of Education approved the hiring of Tucker Tejkl at their meeting last week. Tejkl told the board that he is going through a divorce and that was the reason he left his last position.
The 1929 school building started coming down this week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The 1929 school building started coming down this week. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Twin River demolition begins early

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
GENOA — Phase 2 of the Twin River construction project kicked off on Monday with the beginning of the demolition of the 1929 building.The district announced the building was coming down a week earlier than originally anticipated. It was previously announced the building would come down next week.

Twin River Schools end of year achievements

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Twin River recognized the following students for their academic achievements:Honor Roll with DistinctionGrade 12: Colton Blaser, Aubree Brandenburger, Landen Cauthon, Jacyln Everett, Tricia Kunkee, Ava Martinez, Madalyn Moeller, Carrah Reis, Colsten Rodriguez, Micah Stenzel, Alyvia Strain, Tayla...
NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Thanks for the Memories

News Staff
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Twin River said goodbye to the Class of 2026 on Sunday. Commencement marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another. It was a chance for families and friends to see the graduates walk across the stage and receive their diplomas.
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Fullerton, Twin River students earn medals at Speech State

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
KEARNEY — Nance County was well-represented at the State Speech meet.On Saturday, Fullerton’s Everett Gleason and Lylla Sabata competed in the Class D Speech Competition. Sabata was the runner-up in Persuasive Speaking and finished fifth in Extemporaneous Speaking.
The Twin River speech team won the district title for the fourth time in five years. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

The Twin River speech team won the district title for the fourth time in five years. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Next up: State Speech

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
GENOA — For the fourth time in five years, Twin River has taken home the district speech title.Twin River participated in the C2-1 District in Genoa.Noah Anderson was the district champion in Oral Interpretation of Poetry and Program Oral Interpretation.

Titans coach stays for now

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GENOA — What a difference a few days can make.Twin River football coach Kalin Koch will remain on the sidelines for at least one more season. Koch and the district reached an agreement last week to keep him as head coach.
Fullerton’s junior class returned home on Thursday with the traveling trophy after winning a round of Jeopardy against Twin River at the end of County Government Day. Students were quizzed with things they learned throughout the day.

Fullerton’s junior class returned home on Thursday with the traveling trophy after winning a round of Jeopardy against Twin River at the end of County Government Day. Students were quizzed with things they learned throughout the day.

County Government Day

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Part of County Government Day includes visiting the different offices around the courthouse. Fullerton and Twin River juniors spent their afternoon meeting with county officials and learning the different aspects of local government.