On January 8, at 9:30 am Ashland-Greenwood Middle & High school students and staff will hear from a guest speaker, Monty Lovelace about digital safety. Lt. Monty Lovelace is a 24-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol. During this time, Lt. Lovelace has served in the traffic division, investigative services division, internal affairs division, and carrier enforcement division. Currently, Lt. Lovelace serves as the Director of the Nebraska Information Analysis Center (NIAC), and the Nebraska State Patrol Technical Crimes Division. Lt. Lovelace has several years of experience conducting undercover online investigations and providing educational ICAC programs across the state, and currently serves as the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce commander for Nebraska. Lt. Lovelace holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Missouri Western State University and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
Information from the Lt. Lovelace: The internet is an everchanging place that allows people to connect and learn, but it can also pose serious risks for all users, including children. The fact is, in Nebraska we require kids to have training to hunt and drive a car, but we will give them a phone for a present with no training requirements. Misuse of the net can lead to consequences just as serious as misusing a car or a gun. This presentation will educate kids on the dangers of the on the net and how to avoid online bad guys.
PRESENTATION: January 8, 9:30 am at the Ashland-Greenwood Community Performing Arts Center at the Middle School. Parents ARE welcome to attend.
If you believe this information is too sensitive for your student, you may contact your child's Principal's office and opt them out of attending. Lt. Lovelace is a parent of a teenager, and both Mr. Flynn and Mr. Jacobsen have heard his message and believe continued training and knowledge is a positive for our students.
We are excited to be starting our winter activities. We have a busy December for our sports teams and our concerts! To maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees, we are providing some reminders to our families and students.
Students of all ages should be in the gym to watch the game and cheer on the Bluejays!
High School Students will have a defined ‘student’ section in the gym.
Middle School Students (grades 6-8) will have a defined ‘student’ section in the gym.
Students in grades 5 or younger should sit near their parents and be supervised while attending events.
No outside balls should be brought into the gym/facility by young students or children.
No running or playing in the hallways, cafeteria, or other spaces in the building.
Students are not allowed to stay after school unsupervised, waiting for any event to begin.
The elevator is not to be played on or ridden on by students unless permission is requested. The elevator is for those with mobility challenges.
