Four years of crockpots, Crocs, delicious food, and some of our favorite Swede memories! ❤️
Our staff showed up with crockpots full, tables overflowing, and appetites ready! From soups and dips to sides, sweets, and everything in between, there was definitely something for everyone. 😋
But the best part of Croctoberfest is always the chance to slow down, grab a plate, laugh together, and enjoy the amazing people we get to work alongside every day.
Good food + great people = one of our favorite Culture Club traditions! 🐊🥣🧡
Cheers to another Croctoberfest in the books!
Another week, another round of Swedes proving that sometimes the BEST matches are completely unplanned! 😂 From school spirit to fall colors, camo to Candy Land—we found our people! 👯♀️✨
🏈 Coach Freeland & AJ are bringing ALL the Swede vibes to the High School as they get ready for the BIG GAME on Friday! ❤️🤍 Bring on the Swede Pride!
🍂 Mrs. Cullan, Mrs. Gundell & Mrs. Richards understood the fall assignment! Browns, creams, and cozy autumn vibes have officially entered the building. 🤎🤍
🌽❤️ Mrs. Block & Nic are seeing RED—and we mean Husker Red! These two are ready to cheer on some of their favorite teams!
🫥🌲 Wait...where did Mrs. Fiene & Mrs. Ostergard go?! Ohhhh...there they are! Their matching camo almost made them impossible to spot! 😂
💚 Tinley, Mrs. Tiller, Luna & Sophie are ROCKING the 5th grade classroom! With this much style in one picture, the rest of us are officially green with envy! 💚😎
🤪 Mrs. Gundell & Mrs. Cullan decided matching is overrated! Their Mismatched Spirit Day looks are bringing plenty of fun as we gear up for the Book Fair!
🌳👀 Mrs. Fiene, Adley & Miss Bartlett are also disappearing into the scenery with their camo—but their personalities and quick wits make them pretty hard to miss! 😂
🍊 Ms. Seitsinger & Rowdy are bringing the ORANGE! Whether it's changing leaves, fall vibes, or all the love happening in 2nd grade, these two are making orange look GOOD! 🧡🍁
🍭❤️🤍 Mrs. Floyd & Mrs. Gamblin are bringing the red-and-white striped sweetness as they prepare to transform things for the Candy Land Scholastic Book Fair! 🍬📚 We have a feeling things are about to get SWEET!
We LOVE seeing our students and staff finding their people throughout GPS! ❤️🤍
✨ Same colors. Same vibes. Same Swede spirit. FIND YOUR PEOPLE! ✨
We know it takes a true village to foster early literacy skills in our youngest learners. This professional development initiative satisfies the requirements of Nebraska Revised State Statute 79-2607.
We appreciate the opportunity for ESU #10 to connect with our Dudley staff on our campus! It was a great day of learning!
The leaves are changing, the temperatures can’t make up their minds (hello, Nebraska! 😂), and our Swedes are bringing ALL the fall vibes! 🍁❤️🤍
🎃 Jayla and her amazing pumpkin artwork from Mrs. Stortenbecker’s Art class are officially ready for pumpkin season! Nothing says fall quite like a little creativity and a whole lot of orange! 🧡🎨
🌿 Mrs. Rahjes, Miss Kennicutt, and Mr. Eshleman understood the assignment with their greens and browns! Earth tones, cozy vibes, and just the right amount of fall flair. 🍂🤎💚
🏦 Lynlie and Charlie are showing some hometown pride while representing one of our local banks! We LOVE seeing our Swedes supporting the community that supports us! ❤️🤍
🏆 Ms. Brock and Mrs. Fulkerson have plenty to smile about as they celebrate the WINNING seasons happening across our Swede programs! There’s nothing better than cheering on our Swedes! 📣❤️
🎉 Audrina and Carson are fully embracing this year’s Dudley theme — “Swedes Just Want to Have Fun!” And judging by those smiles, we’d say they’re doing it exactly right! 😎
🎶 Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little… and SHINE a lot! Our Music Man Pick-a-Little Ladies took the stage this weekend and absolutely embraced their roles! We love their enthusiasm, energy, and willingness to have a little fun in the spotlight! 🎭👏✨
📚 Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Ryker are roaming the halls and making sure they’re filled with two very important things: LEARNING and SWEDE PRIDE! ❤️🤍 Watch out — these two mean business when it comes to making our school a great place to be!
🍁 Another week of finding our people, celebrating our Swedes, and proving that fall looks pretty darn good!!🍁
🌟 CELEBRATING OUR DUDLEY ELEMENTARY SUPER SWEDES! 🌟
We are so proud of our incredible students at Dudley Elementary!
Every week that we have school on a Friday, our teachers recognize Super Swedes who stand out by making great choices and demonstrating our core values:
✨ Respectful
✨ Responsible
✨ Safe
✨ Kind
🎉 1st Quarter Milestone: A HUGE congratulations to the 154 students who were named Super Swedes, and had their name announced during the first quarter! Your leadership, kindness, and hard work make our school community a wonderful place to learn and grow. 👏
We can’t wait to celebrate even more positive choices and behaviors throughout the 2nd Quarter. Keep shining bright, Swedes! 🌟
Mrs. Floyd had the honor of serving as President of Region IV Principals and planning this impactful event for the second year in a row. Joining 220 attendees from across the region, our Dudley students shined with their bravery, respect, kindness, and responsibility throughout the entire day. They stepped out of their comfort zones, formed new friendships, and collaborated with peers from other schools to tackle challenging tasks head-on.
The day was packed with high energy, thanks to Team Concepts, who brought their four core pillars to life: Include, Encourage, Celebrate, and Trust. In addition to the hands-on leadership challenges, our students got a taste of college life by touring UNK's campus buildings and enjoying lunch together in the GRAZE cafeteria.
A big thank you to Mrs. Anderson for sponsoring our students and taking so many great photos. We also extend our gratitude to Derek & Josh r from Team Concepts, who were on site capturing student interviews, key takeaways, and all the non-stop action.
We could not be prouder of these ten Dudley leaders for the positive energy, character, and spirit they brought to the leadership conference!
Watch the Highlight Video: https://youtu.be/wru9HwiO3ns
Yep…ANOTHER post because apparently the Swedes just DO IT UP RIGHT!!! 😂🙌
There were simply too many matches, too much spirit, and WAY too much Swede energy to fit into one post. So buckle up…ROUND TWO! 🎉
🍂 Britley, Mrs. Miller & Maverick are feeling the warmth of fall while doing what every Nebraskan does best — dressing for whatever season Mother Nature decides to give us that hour! 😂🍁☀️❄️
💙 Mrs. Bartels & Dr. Jonas may be wearing the blues, but there are definitely NO blues happening here! These two are all smiles and ready to take on the day! 💙😁
💪❤️ Cora & Miss Bartlett are bringing some serious SWEDE POWER! These two are ready to conquer the day, so you might want to stay out of their way! 😂⚡
🎶 Chelsea & Ms. Foster know that “Swedes Just Want to Have Fun!” And when you combine fun with a love of learning, you’ve got a pretty unstoppable duo! 💕📚
📣 Mrs. Mroczek & Mrs. Tiller are two of the Swedes’ BIGGEST supporters! If there’s something happening at GPS, you can bet these two are cheering LOUD and PROUD! ❤️🤍 Watch out — their Swede Spirit is contagious!
😴➡️📚 Mrs. Rahjes’ class showed up in their PAJAMAS! They may LOOK ready for a nap, but those brains are wide awake and ready for learning! Cozy AND smart — now that’s a winning combination! 😂
🤎 Mrs. Tiller & Ms. Beavers are making maroon look GOOD! Apparently great minds think alike AND check the same section of the closet in the morning! 😂 These two are matched, motivated, and ready to make it another great day to be a Swede! 🤎🙌
🔥 Mrs. Dea & Mrs. Hicken have the same style, the same energy, and apparently the same plan to be AMAZING! Watch out, world — this dynamic duo is coming for you!!! 💥😂
WHEW! 😅 Two posts later and one thing is very clear…
At GPS, we don't just Find Our People…
❤️ We match them.
🤍 We laugh with them.
❤️ We cheer with them.
🤍 We learn with them.
❤️ And apparently…we accidentally dress EXACTLY like them! 😂
Keep finding your people, Swedes! Life — and school — are a whole lot more fun when you do! ❤️🤍
Another Wednesday, another round of Swedes proving that life is just better when you FIND YOUR PEOPLE! Whether it’s matching outfits, matching teams, or just matching each other’s energy, GPS understood the assignment this week! 😂👏
👯♀️ Sloane & Blakely — When your bestie matches your energy AND your outfit! These two clearly planned the whole vibe without even needing a group chat. 💕
📚 Mrs. Cullan & Mrs. Gamblin — Matching while they’re out and about helping our Swedes build those reading skills! Who says literacy support can’t also be fashionable?! 📖✨
🤼 Zayden & Maverick — Wrestling shirts? ✅ Cool poses? ✅ Ready to take on the world? ABSOLUTELY. These two are bringing championship energy! 💪
💚 Lilly & Rowdy — Two peas in a pod…or should we say two Swedes in GREEN! 💚🌱 Matching looks good on these two!
❤️🤍 Carson, Brooklynn & Jayli — Bringing those SWEDE WINNING VIBES straight to the hallways of GPS! With this much Swede Pride, how could we possibly lose?! 🏆
✨ Goostav & Callen — Bringing the BLING to 4th grade! Apparently learning is just a little more fun when you add some sparkle! 😎✨
👯♀️ Dr. Jonas & Mrs. McKenna — Are they sisters? Are they twins?! With these outfits, NO ONE CAN TELL! 😂 One thing we do know…great minds clearly dress alike!
📣 Our 1st Grade Swedes — These littlest Swedes are bringing some BIG spirit as they cheer on our Fall Activities teams! ❤️🤍 There’s nothing little about their Swede Pride!
🏈 Kendrick & John — Cousins. Best friends. Husker fans. Basically the friendship trifecta! 🌽❤️ GO BIG RED!
💗 Brinlye, Boston, Mr. Eshelman & Brynleigh — They know the rule: ON WEDNESDAYS, WE WEAR PINK! 💕🎀 And apparently, they do it VERY well!
Another week of matching, laughing, connecting, and showing what makes GPS such a special place. ❤️🤍
Because sometimes you find your people through friendship, sometimes through family, sometimes in the classroom…and sometimes you just look across the hallway and realize, “HEY! WE MATCH!” 😂
✨ Find Your People. Find Your Joy. Find Your Swede Pride. ✨
Just a few - but MIGHTY - Swedes are Finding Their People this week! And one thing is VERY clear… Swede Pride is everywhere! 🙌
We have LOTS of students showing off their Swede spirit and getting ready to cheer on our teams. Watch out, Wood River! Even our youngest Swede athletes are coming for you! 🏃♂️💨💪
😎 Mrs. Rahjes and Mia know their future at GPS is SO bright… they gotta wear shades! Nothing but sunshine, smiles, and Swede Pride with these two!
🌺 Baxter and his twinning “friend” are bringing the island vibes to GPS! Who needs a tropical vacation when you can rock matching Hawaiian shirts and bring a little sunshine straight into the learning environment? 🌴☀️
It may be a smaller Find Your People crew this week, but they are proving one thing…
You don’t need a big crowd to show BIG Swede Pride! 💛🙌
#FindYourPeople #SwedePride #TwinningIsWinning #SwedeNation #FutureSoBright
🎉 FIND YOUR PEOPLE - ANOTHER WEEK! 🎉
Another week, another round of matching outfits, BIG smiles, and plenty of Swede spirit! ❤️🤍 Who knew GPS had this many fashion icons walking the halls?!?!
❤️🤍 Grayli & Ms. Holt are ALL about that Swede Pride! There’s no stopping their love for GPS!
💕 Harmony & Britley brought the pink-and-white fashionista vibes. Cute, coordinated, and clearly understood the assignment!
💙💜 Waylon & Brayden matched the skies this week with their blues and purples. Thankfully, their attitudes are MUCH brighter than the weather! ☁️😎
⛷️ Mrs. Long & Ms. Clark look ready to hit the slopes in their warm winter gear! But don't be fooled—their teaching is still HOT, HOT, HOT! 🔥
😎 Huxley & Bryxton can probably be seen FROM SPACE! 🚀 These two are making sure both their clothing AND their attitudes are BRIGHT!
🦓 Mrs. Ostendorf & Mrs. McKenna are showing off their STRIPE PRIDE! Watch out, zebras—we're coming for your look!
👯♂️ Carsten & Mrs. Rahjes look like TWINS! Who knew these two had the exact same taste in fashion?!?!
📼 Mrs. Rahjes & Mrs. Wyatt are bringing back the '80s with their throwback fashion choices! Somewhere, a cassette tape and a can of Aqua Net are feeling VERY proud. 😂
💚 Mrs. Bartels & Ms. Foster aren't green with envy - they're GREEN WITH EXCITEMENT for learning!
👯 Mrs. Cullan & Mrs. Gundell showed up STYLIN’ in their matching sweatsuits! These ladies work hard enough—they’ve EARNED the comfy style!
Another week of finding our people, having some fun, and reminding ourselves that sometimes the best connections happen when you look across the hallway and think...
"WAIT... ARE WE WEARING THE SAME THING?!" 😂
Keep finding your people, Swedes! ❤️🤍
WHOOP WHOOP!!! What other district gets to post TWO “Find Your People” celebrations in one week?! The Swedes do! 📸🙌
🔵 Brynn and June were feeling a little dotty at recess! They found their people between all the fun outside.
💙 Grayson, Brooklyn, and Jayten brought the blues on a beautiful day—and we’re talking outfits, not moods!
🎶 Ava, Tess, and Emersyn let their JAM lead the way! When you find your people, you’ve got to strike a pose.
🩷 Mr. Eshelman and Mr. Neels know pink is always a good choice for Wednesday! These two understood the assignment.
💚 Mrs. Stienike and Mrs. McKenna shared a seat and some good energy while collaborating on ways to support students. Finding your people makes the work even better!
☀️ Miss Bartlett, Brynleigh, Kennlye, and Mrs. Fiene brought the sunshine to the halls of GPS! This crew made matching look like a whole lot of fun.
💪 Mrs. Andres and Lola didn’t let a bum arm get in the way of learning—or finding their people!
🩷 Brinlye, Boston, Mr. E, and Brinleigh let their pink auras do the talking! Four Swedes, one color, and plenty of personality.
Thank you for another AMAZING week of “Find Your People!” You showed up, found your matches, and gave us so much to celebrate that one post couldn’t hold it all!
OK, SWEDES!!! You showed up in a BIG way this week! So many of you found your people that we’re making this a two-part celebration! 📸
🩷 Mrs. Block and Mrs. Mroczek brought their teaching energy and love of pink to the hallways of GPS. Great minds think alike—and apparently dress alike, too!
⭐ The Seitsinger family showed up in matching outfits to support the STARS program! We love seeing a whole family come together for their people.
🩷 RJ and Mr. Hamilton were feeling pink this week! These two brought a little extra color to the hallways and gave us another great match.
💚🖤 Mrs. Stienike and Mrs. Ostendorf welcomed fall in black and green. Their matching colors fit right in with Swede spirit!
✌️ Miss Kennicutt and Ms. Foster found their people in 2nd grade attire! When your outfits match your grade-level pride, you have to stop for a picture.
🧥 Mrs. McKenna and Quintin brought the tough looks in their leather! They found their people and struck a pose to prove it.
🍎 Mrs. Rahjes and Mrs. Schwanz matched while showing their love for all things teaching. These two made teacher style part of the fun!
🐆 Lexi and Mrs. Higgins showed off their wild side in science class! Their matching look made for a fun classroom find.
✨ Miss Bartlett and Mrs. Fiene were loving life in 6th grade. These two found a reason to smile and celebrate their match!
THIS is how the OG Swedes do “Find Your People!” And we’re only getting started—stay tuned for Part 2! 💚💛
Our students and staff were seeing double all over GPS this week! From matching outfits to shared team spirit, our Swedes definitely understood the assignment! 💛💚
😎 Mrs. Rahjes and Karter found their people with matching oversized sunglasses. These two are clearly too cool for school!
🤎 Karter and Connor arrived in matching brown shirts and instantly found their people. Their perfectly coordinated neutral style proves that great minds—and great friends—dress alike!
🏈 Mrs. Rahjes and Beau showed their Kansas City Chiefs pride in matching #87 Travis Kelce jerseys. They look ready to cheer the Chiefs all the way to another victory!
🏟️ Harper and Dawson showed off their Swede pride in matching football shirts. These teammates are already bringing plenty of school spirit to the halls of GPS!
🩷 Mrs. Rush and Mrs. McKenna coordinated in pastel pants and matching neutral tops. Their soft colors and matching lanyards made this pairing picture-perfect!
👖 Miss Kennicutt and Mrs. McKenna matched in denim layered over black shirts. From their outfits to their black lanyards and coordinating shoes, these two took matching to the next level!
We love watching our students and staff connect, have fun, and Find Their People each week. We can’t wait to see who finds each other next Wednesday!
A Friendly Reminder About Drop Off/Pick Up, Bike, Scooter, and E-Scooter Safety
With the beginning of the school year and the beautiful weather, we're seeing more and more of our students riding their bikes, kick scooters, and e-scooters to school. It's a fantastic way to get fresh air and active travel time!
However, we've had some concerns regarding students riding in the middle of the road, swerving, and managing the higher speeds of e-scooters. Let's all work together to make sure our young riders stay safe and respectful of others. Please take a moment to review these important safety tips with your child:
Obey the Rules of the Road: Remind students to stop fully at stop signs, yield to pedestrians, and always ride on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic.
Helmets: A properly fitted helmet is important (not required) for all riders, whether they are on a bike, kick scooter, or e-scooter.
Control Your Speed & Ride Predictably: Swerving or weaving between cars and pedestrians causes confusion and leads to accidents. E-scooter riders should pay extra attention to maintaining a safe, controlled speed—especially near crosswalks and crowded sidewalks.
Be Visible: Bright colors, reflective gear, and active lights make a massive difference during early morning commutes.
Dismount at School Crossings: For safety on busy campus sidewalks, scooters and bikes should be walked once arriving on school grounds and at designated crosswalks.
We appreciate your partnership in keeping all of our Dudley Elementary students safe on their way to and from school. Have a wonderful week!
~Mrs. Floyd, Dudley Elementary Principal
Apparently, great minds really do dress alike—and this week, our Swedes definitely understood the assignment!
🌸 Florals found florals! Mrs. Gamblin and Mrs. Stienike were looking fabulous—and smelling like roses!
🩷 Pink found pink…and then invited the whole crew! Mrs. Floyd, Mrs. McKenna, and Mrs. Stevens were styling in their pinks, while Ally, Mr. Neels, Brinlye, and Miss Garza were positively popping in pink!
💚 Matching green hoodies made for an instant team! Maverick and Clyde were looking cool, coordinated, and ready for the day!
⚫ Polka dots connected generations! Blake and Mrs. Floyd proved that this classic pattern never goes out of style!
📻 Swedes just wanna have fun! Mrs. Larson and Jaron brought the matching shirts, hilarious poses, big personalities, and some serious ’80s energy!
Whether they matched colors, patterns, school spirit, or simply a love of having fun, our students and staff found their people all over GPS!
Keep watching the hallways—you never know when your outfit twin might appear! 👯♀️📸
✨ “Find Your People” is back for another week! ✨
Our staff and students found their people all over GPS—with matching colors, patterns, and plenty of personality! As always, our Swede Family showed up looking amazing! 💙💛
💚 Mrs. Fiene and Mrs. McKenna rocked green pants and striped tops. Clearly, great style knows no age!
🌿 Can you even see how hard Ms. Holt and Miss Kate are working? They’re staying under the radar in their camo!
🩷 Mrs. Wieseler, Grayli, and Mr. Neels proudly brought the pink to the halls of GPS!
🏀 Baxter and Dax teamed up as two of the best sixth-grade ballers around!
🎸 Max and Mrs. Malcom brought major concert vibes to the halls of GPS!
What a busy—and beautifully coordinated—week! We can’t wait to see who finds their people next Wednesday! 📸
