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• School District Classification: Preschool/K - 12 Class III

 

• School colors: Blue and Orange

 

• School Mascot: Mustangs

 

• Number of students enrolled: 770

 

• Location: Gordon and Rushville, Nebraska are located along Highway 20 in Northern Nebraska. Surrounding area is composed of farming and ranching primarily. Excellent businesses are here for the residents of the two communities.

 

• Assessed Valuation: $407,525,667

 

• Total Operating Budget: $13,904,563

 

• Number of administrative staff: 4

 

• Number of certified staff: 96

 

• Educational Learning Facilities:
                Rushville Elementary (Preschool/K-5)
                Rushville Middle School (6-8)
                Gordon Elementary (Preschool/K-5)
                Gordon High School (9-12)
                Rushville Alternative School
  

 

• In August 2005 the communities of Gordon and Rushville joined together to provide a quality education. The district provides a K-5 Elementary school in both Gordon and Rushville. The 6-8 grade students from both communities attend middle school in Rushville and the 9-12 students attend high school in Gordon.

 

• School District Website: http://www.grmustangs.org

 

Community Information:
 
The village of Gordon was incorporated on November 19, 1885 and has grown into a second class city with a population of approximately 1,800. There are three parks, public tennis courts, 4 ball parks and a heated outdoor swimming pool that is open from late May until August. The auditorium of the Municipal Building provides an indoor basketball court and stage area for plays and concerts. The Gordon City Library was built in 1987 and is a modern state accredited facility. The Gordon Volunteer Rescue Squad serves the ambulance needs of the area. It has two fully equipped ambulances and sixteen emergency medical technicians.  Gordon has a volunteer Fire Department and has more than 40 volunteers.  Law enforcement and protection is managed by the Gordon Police Department. Gordon has a city manager-council form of government. The Council consists of the Mayor and four Council members.
 
Rushville, the county seat of Sheridan County, is located in the northwestern section of Nebraska, 90 miles east of the Wyoming border and 25 miles from the South Dakota state line. U.S. Highway 20 and Nebraska Highway 87 intersect one mile west of Rushville. Nebraska Highway 250 runs south of Rushville to connect with Nebraska Highway 2. Rushville is 312 miles northeast of Denver, Colo.; 450 miles northwest of Omaha, Neb.; and 130 miles southeast of Rapid City, S.D.

Community Service and Organizations:

1. Lions
2. Kiwanis
3. American Legion (2)
4. Eastern Star
5. Music and Drama
6. PEO Chapter (2)
7. Head Start
8. Little Lambs
9. Rotary Club

Youth Organizations:
 
There are several youth service organizations in the community including:

1. 4-H
2. Boys and Girls Scouts
3. Job’s Daughters
4. Little League Baseball
5. Jr and Sr Legion Baseball
6. Girls Softball
7. Federated Wrestling
8. Bowling (8-lane)

Community Recreation:

1. Public golf course (2)
2. Public parks (3)
3. Playgrounds (3)
4. Public tennis court (2)
5. Public swimming pool
6. Movie Theatre
7. Video Rental

Health Facilities:
 
           Gordon Medical Clinic
           Gordon Memorial Hospital
           Gordon Countryside Care Home
           Emergency Medical Techs/Dentist
 
Services:
 
            Newspapers
            Radio Stations/3
            Churches/13
            Bank and Credit Union  

Dates:

Application Deadline:  Friday, March 14, 2008

Interview Dates:           Monday, March 31, 2008
                                     Tuesday, April 1, 2008
                                     Wednesday, April 2, 2008
                                   
Starting Date:               July 1, 2008