One-R
Welcome to the One-R website! We are excited you are visiting our page. You will find valuable information pertaining to our school below. If you ever have questions, please contact us immediately. We look forward to a great year of growth; academically, socially and emotionally.
Nebraska SMART: Free Tutoring Opportunities
August 25, 2025 | Heather CallihanNorthwest Public Schools would like inform all of our families about a free online tutoring program available for NWPS students. Nebraska SMART (Success Made Accessible through Rural Tutoring) is a free virtual tutoring program for K-12 students who attend NRCSA … Read More
School Pictures (25-26)
August 10, 2025 | Ann BeckmannPicture will take place on the following dates:
- Northwest: August 20
- CH: August 26
- 1R: August 28
- St. Libory: Aug 29
Cassie Price Photography will be taking pictures this year at all of our buildings. Order forms and … Read More
Note from the Principal – August 2025
August 1, 2025 | Steve RetzlaffDear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back to the 2025-26 school year. I hope you were able to enjoy some summer fun vacationing, playing ball, swimming or just hanging out with friends and family. With the start of school in mind, … Read More
Middle School Athletic Information
July 30, 2025 | Mike Herzberg2025 / 2026 Middle School Sports Information
Thanks for visiting our Middle School sports page. Â Below, you will find important information about the athletic opportunities available to our kids. Â We are excited about providing these opportunities for our students and … Read More
2025 Summer Hours
May 4, 2025 | Becky BachleOne-R Summer Office Hours:
Tuesday 8:30 – Noon
Wednesday 8:30 – Noon
Thursday 8:30 – Noon
Other days and times by appointment only. Please call 308-385-6352 before you come to the school to make sure someone is available to assist … Read More
Note from the Principal- May 2025
May 1, 2025 | Steve RetzlaffDear Parents and Guardians,
It seems unreal to be writing the last Newsletter of the 2024-25 school year. In three weeks we will be closing out another AWESOME year at 1R! Here are a few reminders as we close out … Read More
April News and Updates from Mr. Retzlaff
April 1, 2025 | Steve RetzlaffDear Parents and Guardians:
The One R Introduction to Kindergarten night will be Tuesday, April 15th at 6:30pm. We are looking for 2025-26 Kindergarteners. If you have a child who is 5 years old on or before July 31, 2020, … Read More
Note from the Principal- March 2025
March 5, 2025 | Steve RetzlaffParents and Guardians,
The third quarter is about to wrap up! March will fly by and school will be out before we know it. Thank you for your continued support each and every day at 1R!
Reminders: No School this … Read More
Note from the Principal – Feb. 2025
February 7, 2025 | Steve RetzlaffDear Parents & Guardians,
It was great to see so many 8th graders at the Northwest Orientation. We had a great turnout and a fun night! It is hard to believe we are at that stage and winding down the … Read More


