Twin River Schools

Construction continues at the site of the new Twin River school building. Last week they were pouring more concrete in the new addition. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

Construction continues at the site of the new Twin River school building. Last week they were pouring more concrete in the new addition. NCJ photos by Rick Holtz

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CONSTRUCTION ZONE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
GENOA — Despite the cranes and concrete outside, it’s business as usual in the classroom for Twin River students.Superintendent Brandi Bartels said the $39.9 million school building project remains on schedule and under budget.

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Twin River amends eligibility requirements

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
GENOA— Twin River loosened eligibility requirements one month after tightening them.Twin River Superintendent said that after the board of education voted to change the academic requirements for sports and activities in July, the district received feedback from the community.
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Ready to cheer the Titans on to victory

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Twin River’s cheerleaders are ready to cheer the Titans onto victory. This year’s squad consists of Front row: Makenna Cherry, Grace Weaver, Joselyn Robertson, Katie Preister. Back Row: Myah Rinkol, Molly Connelly, Aubrey Strain, Mya Ramaekers, Grace Yrkoski, Layney Matthes, Macy Nelson. 
Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday. NCJ photo by Rick Holtz

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Parents get crash course on being fans

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
GENOA — It’s a message going around the state and on Sunday it was heard in Nance County.Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics. He spoke in front of Twin River parents on Sunday.

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Twin River tightens sports eligibility requirements

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GENOA — If a student wants to compete for the Titans, they will have to keep their grades up.The Twin River Board of Education tightened academic eligibility for students wanting to compete in sports and activities in the coming year.
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Schools OK cell phone policies

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Fullerton and Twin River students will have to put their cell phones away while at school.The Fullerton Board of Education approved changes to the district’s cell phone policy at their meeting last week.
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Twin River to look at district policies

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
GENOA — It’s always good to review school policies.The Twin River Board of Education are reviewing 26 school policies after receiving suggested changes from KSB, who serves as the district’s attorney. Some of the revisions come after changes in legislation passed by the legislature.

Police respond to Twin River

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
GENOA — Police responded to Twin River on Tuesday morning following an altercation that occurred on Monday.Nance County Sheriff Ben Bakewell issued a statement Tuesday morning:“There was a physical fight last night between students.

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Twin River students heading to Nationals

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
GENOA — Two groups of Twin River students are heading for their national convention.The Twin River Board of Education approved plans for 10 FBLA students to travel to Anaheim, Calif., from June 29 to July 2 and for 15 FCCLA students to travel to Orlando, Fla., from July 5-9.