FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Banner County Schools Awarded $24,105.08 for School Kitchen Modernization

October 22, 2026

Banner County Schools is pleased to announce that it has received a Notice of Intent to Award $24,105.08 from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This funding is part of the School Kitchen Modernization Grants Initiative 1.1 and will be used to replace an unreliable walk-in freezer, helping improve kitchen operations, support school nutrition programs, and promote student health and wellness.

The Nebraska Department of Education issued the Notice of Intent to Award on October 14, 2026, recognizing Banner County Schools’ commitment to supporting student well-being through improved school nutrition infrastructure.