Holdrege Public Schools

What Holdrege Public Schools does

Holdrege Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operated under Nebraska state law, serving students primarily in Phelps County, Nebraska from a single district office at 505 14th Avenue, Holdrege. The district operates four schools: Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds), Holdrege Elementary School (K-4, built 2015), Holdrege Middle School (grades 5-8, built 1991), and Holdrege High School (grades 9-12, built 1960). The district employs approximately 175 staff and is governed by an elected Board of Education with Todd Hilyard serving as Superintendent. Founded in 1884 with its first graduating class in 1890, the district has a 140+ year operating history.

The district's core technology infrastructure centers on a one-to-one Chromebook program that provides every K-12 student with a personal device, supported by Google Workspace for Education and integrated with Infinite Campus for student information management. Supporting educational platforms include Destiny Discover for library management, Renaissance Learning for reading assessment, World Book Online for research, NoodleTools for citation, and Hudl for athletic event streaming. The curriculum pathway includes dual credit college courses for 11th and 12th graders and a comprehensive special education program serving children from birth to age 21, including Child Find screening and IEP/IFSP development.

Holdrege Public Schools is funded through local property taxes, state aid, and federal funding (including Title I Schoolwide certification at the elementary level), not through commercial revenue. Education is provided free of charge to district residents. The district generates no commercial revenue and operates as a government entity, with no outside equity ownership. Extracurricular offerings include an award-winning FFA chapter (Premier Chapter rating for 18 of 19 years), athletics, music, speech, and the TeamMates mentoring program. Communication with families occurs through newsletters, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), the Infinite Campus parent portal, and the rSchool activity calendar.

Name

Holdrege Public Schools

Legal name

Holdrege Public Schools

Website

https://thedusters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Holdrege Public Schools is a public K-12 school district in Holdrege, Nebraska serving Pre-K through 12th grade students across four schools with a one-to-one Chromebook program, special education services, and award-winning FFA programming. Founded in 1884, the district employs 175 staff and is funded by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Special education programs
• Student transportation services
• Extracurricular activities programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Holdrege

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holdrege Public Schools is a public K-12 school district providing free educational services from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Holdrege, Nebraska. The district operates four schools (Pre-K, Elementary K-4, Middle School 5-8, High School 9-12) and delivers core academic instruction, dual credit college courses, special education services, athletics, and extracurricular programming supported by a one-to-one Chromebook technology program for all K-12 students.

Product overview

Holdrege Public Schools is a public K-12 school district offering a comprehensive educational program through a unified district structure. The district operates four schools: Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-4), Middle School (5-8), and High School (9-12), with facilities built between 1960 and 2015. Core educational offerings are supplemented by a one-to-one technology program providing Chromebooks to all K-12 students. The district provides extensive support services including special education, health services, counseling, and the TeamMates mentoring program. Student activities include athletics, music, and the award-winning FFA chapter. The district uses Infinite Campus for student information management, Destiny Discover for library services, and Renaissance Learning for reading programs. Summer feeding programs and transportation services support family needs throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Program (4 Year Olds) Early childhood education program for 4-year-old children providing foundational learning experiences before kindergarten enrollment.
• Holdrege Elementary School (K-4) Elementary school serving students in Kindergarten through 4th grade with Title I support and special education services.
• Holdrege Middle School (5-8) Middle school for grades 5-8 offering core classes plus electives including JAG, FCS, Spanish, Money Management, Government, and Lifetime Sports for 7th and 8th graders.
• Holdrege High School (9-12) High school serving grades 9-12 offering dual credit courses for college credit, comprehensive academic program, and extensive extracurricular activities including FFA.
• One-to-One Technology Program District-wide program providing each student in grades K-12 with their own Chromebook device for educational use.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including learning disabilities, physical challenges, autism, speech language impairment, and emotional/behavioral difficulties provided by special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and paraprofessional staff.
• Child Find Services Early intervention program evaluating children from birth to age 21 for developmental delays and educational needs, including eligibility determination and IEP or IFSP development.
• Health Services School health services including health screening, first aid, immunization monitoring, communicable disease control, health education, and management of chronic and acute health conditions.
• Holdrege FFA Chapter Agricultural education and FFA program offering career development events, leadership development, proficiency awards, and agricultural science competitions. Awarded Premier Chapter Rating for the 18th time in 19 years at the state level.
• Activities and Athletics Program Comprehensive extracurricular activities program including athletics, music, speech, and various student organizations managed by the Activities Director.
• Media Center Services Library and media services at both middle and high school levels providing access to educational resources, research tools, and digital content including Destiny Discover, AR programs, and World Book Online.
• Student Transportation School bus transportation services including regular routes and courtesy shuttle services, with transportation coordinator and bus driver staff.
• TeamMates Mentoring Program School-based mentoring program connecting students with adult mentors to provide support and encouragement for graduation and post-secondary education.
• Food Service Program School nutrition program including daily lunch services and participation in the USDA Summer Food Service Program providing no-cost meals to children ages 1-18 during summer months.
• Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) Online portal for parents to access student grades, attendance, and communicate with school staff through the Infinite Campus platform.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for parent portal, student portal, grade tracking, and attendance management. Provides mobile app and website access for parents and students.
• USDA Summer Food Service ProgramcoreOthersProvides no-cost meals to children ages 1-18 years at approved locations across the state during summer months. Holdrege participates to ensure food security for students.
• TeamMatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based mentoring program founded in 1991 by Tom and Nancy Osborne. Currently serves nearly 10,500 youth in over 170 chapters across Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, and Wyoming. Provides support and encouragement for youth to graduate and pursue post-secondary education.
• Nebraska SMARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree virtual tutoring program for K-12 students in rural Nebraska. Established by Nebraska State College System in partnership with Nebraska Department of Education. Teacher education candidates from Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges remotely tutor students.
• University of Nebraska – Lincoln, East CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for State FFA Convention events and contests
• Safe2Help NebraskaminorOthersAnonymous reporting program allowing students and parents to make anonymous reports about safety concerns. Part of district's commitment to student safety and mental health.
• Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA)minorOthersHoldrege is a member district; NRCSA provides resources, advocacy, and programs for rural schools including access to Nebraska SMART tutoring.
• Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB)minorOthersMembership dues of $6,047 for 2026-27. Provides advocacy and professional development resources for school governance.
• Holdrege Area Chamber of CommerceminorOthersMembership dues of $200 for 2026-27. Supports community-school connections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cozad Public Schools: Small Dawson County, Nebraska public K-12 district. Very comparable in scale to Holdrege, serving a similar rural community with a multi-school district structure.
• Lexington Public Schools: Nebraska public K-12 district of similar rural scale, also serving a small city and surrounding Dawson County area. Closely comparable in size, structure, and dependence on agricultural-region funding.
• Kearney Public Schools: Neighboring Nebraska public K-12 district serving Buffalo County, including the city of Kearney. Operates elementary, middle, and high schools on a similar Pre-K-12 public district model and is the closest functional peer in central Nebraska.
• North Platte Public Schools: Public K-12 district in west-central Nebraska (Lincoln County). Larger than Holdrege but operates the same Pre-K-12 public district model with multi-school structure and similar funding mix.
• McCook Public Schools: Rural Nebraska public K-12 district in southwest Nebraska. Comparable small-district scale and structure to Holdrege, with a similar agricultural community profile and FFA/activities emphasis.
• Hastings Public Schools: South-central Nebraska public K-12 district serving Adams County. Operates a comparable multi-school district model (elementary, middle, high) with similar state aid and property tax funding dynamics.
• Ogallala Public Schools: Western Nebraska public K-12 district serving Keith County. Similar rural small-district structure, with comparable dependence on local property tax and state aid revenues.

Others

• Nebraska Department of Education: State education authority that funds, regulates, and provides oversight for Holdrege Public Schools. Not a direct competitor but the primary regulatory and funding counterpart for the district's operations.
• Educational Service Unit 11 (ESU 11): Regional Nebraska educational service unit that provides shared services (special education support, professional development, technology) to Holdrege and other central Nebraska districts. An ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Grand Island Public Schools: Larger central Nebraska public K-12 district serving Hall County. Operates a broader portfolio of schools and programs than Holdrege but shares the same state funding framework and rural-region service profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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