Paradise USD 399

--- Thursday, 4/16 = Forensics @ Belleville --- Tuesday, 4/21 = HS Track @ Plainville 3:00 --- Wednesday, 4/22 = JH Track @ Plainville 10:30 --- Friday, 4/24 = HS Track @ Osborne 3:00 --- Monday, 4/27 = HS Track @ Tescott 3:00 --- Thursday, 4/27 =JH Track @ Lincoln 1:00 ---

Get to Know the Seniors: Kelden Rubottom
Future plans?: "Attend Kansas State University and major in Agribusiness and then pursue a career in the agriculture industry, and come back to the family farm."

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?: "Trap Shooting, because nothing beats hitting targets with my friends."

Favorite memory made while in high school?: "The best memories can't be shared, so N/A"

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: "Don't worry about what other people think of you. If your priorities are set straight, no one elses' opinion matters."

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: "It feels like a long road to graduation, until it's not, so enjoy these years to the fullest. "

What will you miss about high school?: "Spending time with my buddies."

What would your dream job be?: Farmer/Rancher

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime: "Become a part-time barber."

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Get to Know the Seniors: Trentin Maupin
Future plans?: Attending Kansas Wesleyan to play football while majoring in Sports Management.

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?: "All of them! I love all of them"

Favorite memory made while in high school?: "Beating Smith Center on their own field Homecoming night"

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: "The little things matter the most. They are the little pieces that build you into who you are. Integrity and the standard you hold build you into who you are, and what people see you as."

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: "Take every opportunity you get and make the most of it. You never know when you could lose everything."

What will you miss about high school?: "Some of the people and coaches I built bonds with"

What would your dream job be?: "A football coach/Farmer."

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime: "Leave a lasting imprint on everyone I meet."

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Volleyball and Basketball All Star Games
Sophia Robison has been selected to play in the NPL vs the Twin Valley Conference(Nebraska) in volleyball on Friday June 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Red
Cloud Jr/Sr High School in Red Cloud, Nebraska. She was coached by Chris Broeckelman and Heather Lyle in high school.

Lillian Carter and Sophia Robison will play in the NPL vs the Twin Valley Conference(Nebraska) basketball game on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Red Cloud Jr/Sr High School in Red Cloud. The girl’s game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 with the boy’s game to follow. They were coached by Kurt and Kris Grafel.

Congratulations to both girls and good luck!

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Trentin Maupin Signs Letter of Intent for Football
Trentin Maupin signed on to play football at Kansas Wesleyan University next year. Congratulations and good luck at KWU!

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USD 399 Daycare
The USD 399 Board of Education has been working diligently to offer daycare services to patrons of the district and surrounding communities. With a tentative opening date of January 12, 2026, work to complete necessary requirements of daycare licensing is underway. Applications for enrollment are currently being accepted and can be located on the website or are available in the district office. Any questions can be directed to the district office at 785-885-4843. Click on the following link for an application. DAYCARE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

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Yearbooks On Sale
There are currently still 2025 yearbooks on sale for $20.

2026 yearbooks are going on sale for $25 and if you buy 2 or more they will only cost $20 each after the first book purchase.

If you would like to order one please contact the school and someone will be in touch with you.

Older books are also available at reduced prices. If you did not buy one of these and would like to, contact Mr. Grafel at the high school. Get yours, today!

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NFHS Live-Stream Information
The high school and junior high activities will be live-streamed through the NFHS network. All home activities and some away activities will be available. Information to register for an account is on the following link. NFHS Registering and Viewing Information

For viewing games once registration if complete go to: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/natoma-high-school-natoma-ks

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67° F Natoma

Current conditions as of 17 Apr 02:53 am CDT

Fair and breezy

Location:: Natoma
Feels like:: NA°
Humidity:: 61
Wind:: S 23 mph

67°

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 60. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

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