FALLS CITY – Falls City South Elementary School is the winner in a statewide Small Towns Matter campaign, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and UnitedHealthcare.
Online registrations were open through April 30 to win $5,000 for the winning school, plus bicycle helmets for every student.
Falls City South Elementary School will hold a celebration at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. B103 (103.1 FM, b103.fm) will be on location, broadcasting live.
Speakers include:
- Mayor Shawna Bindle
- UnitedHealthcare CEO Rob Broomfield
- UnitedHealthcare Director Matt Milam
- Principal Mike Wentz
- Superintendent Tim Heckenlively
- News Channel Nebraska CEO Andy Ruback
- News Channel Nebraska founder Mike Flood
Immediately following, there will be a helmet presentation for students in grades three to five, plus incoming third graders for next year.
The $5,000 will be divided among South Elementary teachers to be used to purchase educational materials.
The celebration is open to the public.
