Bearcat Chat - A Podcast about all things Scottsbluff Schools

Scottsbluff Public Schools

The Bearcat Chat Podcast is an inside look at all things Scottsbluff Public Schools. Our focus will be on celebrating stories of our students and staff, and keeping you informed about what makes our school experience memorable for #everychildeveryday

  1. May 14

    My Favorite Teacher

    Melissa visits BMS, where students share who their favorite teacher is and why. Thank you to Havynn Urdiales, Micah DeLosSantos, Katie Simmons, Rosa Morales, Johnny Pineda Morales, Ivey Mosel, John Isom, Holly Polk, and Kyley Schmaltz for being on the show! Transcript

    15 min

  2. Apr 22

    After the Last Bell: A Deep Dive into the After School Program

    It's After School Program Professionals Week and Melissa is joined by Dr. Ashlen Schaneman, Project Director, and Kacia Farro, Programming Supervisor of the After School Program to talk about how the program positively impacts students and families, how the community gets involved and how the staff the staff are an integral part of the program's success. Transcript

    25 min

  3. Mar 27

    Title Talk with the SHS Boys State Champion Basketball Team

    SHS Boys Basketball head coach Scott Gullion and Seniors Nate Kelley and Rylee Meininger join Melissa to recap all the amazing moments from the State Tournament and share all the hard work that went into getting there. Transcript

    29 min

  4. Feb 20

    Mic Drop Moments with the SHS Speech Team

    SHS Speech Team Members Ella Anderson and Susan Anderson as well as Coach Staysha Adams join Melissa to dish on the benefits of joining speech, the process to prepare for the season and a new speech event coming to SHS this season.

    28 min

  5. Jan 30

    Robotics Club - A First Look at SHS's Newest Student Activitiy

    Members of the SHS Robotics Club, Wyatt Nerud and Jasmine Galindo as well as club sponsor Scott O'Dell join Melissa for a first look into SHS's newest activity. Club members share about getting a robot competition ready, the challenges of programming and how they work as a team.

    14 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Bowling for Inclusion - All About SHS Unified Bowling

    Melissa is joined by SHS Unified Bowling participants Susan Anderson and Emily Nelson, as well as coaches Maggie Anderson, Bill Moore, and Staysha Adams, where they share all about SHS Unified Bowling and how it has positively impacted the culture at SHS.

    14 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    Scrubs, Skills, and Student Stories - an Inside Look at SHS HOSA

    HOSA Future Health Professionals Chapter Members Lucyanna Munoz, Serenity Linz, and Lily Croft, along with the organization's sponsor Mary Sanchez, join Melissa for a glimpse into the Health Sciences opportunities offered at SHS. We talk about developing leadership skills, great community partnerships and how the skills learned in HOSA can transfer to any career path.

    19 min

  8. 10/22/2025

    Teacher Talk: New Voices, Fresh Perspectives

    Melissa catches up with three of our newest educators, Kristian Schank from Scottsbluff High School, Ashley Jackson from Bluffs Middle School, and Erica Croft from Roosevelt Elementary, to talk about how the school year is going so far. Along the way, we show some love for substitutes, talk about our favorite school supplies, and ruminate on how teaching is hard, just like how the sun is hot. You won't want to miss getting to know these fantastic new members of the Bearcat family!

    41 min
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The Bearcat Chat Podcast is an inside look at all things Scottsbluff Public Schools. Our focus will be on celebrating stories of our students and staff, and keeping you informed about what makes our school experience memorable for #everychildeveryday

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