2026 Griffin Junior High Football Season Recap
On October 12, the Junior High Football team completed their season, which began back on August 17. A lower number of 10 boys competed this year for the Griffins. There were six 8th graders and four 7th graders who suited-up and completed the season. The team finished with a record of 4 wins & only 1 loss, with all of the contests being 6-man football games. After starting the season off slow with a home loss to Pawnee City, the Junior High completed their season with four straight victories. A home victory vs. Weeping Water, and three road wins against H-TR-S, McCool Junction & Parkview Christian. The McCool Junction game ended in exciting fashion as the Griffs held on for a 39-38 victory! The boys improved as the season wore on, getting much better in fundamentals such as blocking & tackling, as well as being able to remember the concepts of running our 6-man offenses & defenses. Coaches for the team for the 3 rd straight year were John Mohr and Brian Vitosh. Both coaches agreed that the players worked hard, were willing to learn, and improved in their football knowledge. The members of the JH FB team would like to thank the parents and fans of the team who supported us all year!

Coach Mohr

Subdistrict pairings are out, as the D-O will play on 10/26/26. The 4th seed Griffins will play 1 seed Tri County at 6PM at Tri County. With a win, they will play Tuesday, Oct. 27th at 6PM. Games are streaming on Tri County Hudl.

Tri County Hudl Link

The State Playoff Apparel Store is open as Diller-Odell will be in the Nebraska D6 Playoffs starting next week.  The deadline to order is Sunday, October 25, 2026.  You can either click on the link or scan the QR Code to place your orders.  All orders will be delivered by Friday, Oct. 30th as that is game day.  Front design is the picture to the right and the back will have the 2026 roster.

State Playoff Apparel Store Link

Episode 1 of the 26/27 school year for GNN is out.  Click on Episode 1 to watch. 

Episode 1

The Diller-Odell One-Act will hold two public performances. These are Nov. 11th and Nov. 16th. All performances will be in the south gym at 7PM.

Some of the staff (and one significant other) took on Market to Market Relay Nebraska on October 17th. They ran 75-ish miles together as a team from Omaha to Lincoln, Nebraska. Pam Kostal started the team off with 30-degree temps and in the dark in Omaha, and Matt Mezger finished the last leg with the whole team in the Lincoln Haymarket area. They were rated 222 out of 630 relay teams and completed the mileage in 10:34 hours. Way to show the youth just how tough Griffins can be!!! 

The annual FBLA/Yearbook fundraiser begins at Diller Odell Public Schools. Students will have Scentsy available to order until Wednesday, October 21. If you need anything, now is the time to support these kids and our school. Think Christmas gifts or treat yourself. So many new things, much more than warmers & wax. Be sure to check out the SALE tab!! Lots of great deals, while supplies last. 

D-O FBLA/YearBook Scentsy Link

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 PM

High School Media Center in Odell
506 Perry Street
Odell, NE 68415

1. Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call
The absences of Kasey Murphy and Josh Carpenter were excused.

1.2. Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Public Comment
No public comment was received.

1.4. Approve minutes of last meeting
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

2. Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report
Bo Sohl and Hannah Penner provided a student report on activities in the school. They noted the positive school spirit at athletic contests and that Homecoming week was well organized and fun.

2.2. Principals Report
Principal Hinrichs reported on the recent MTSS Conference, the School Safety Summit, MAP data, and PTC's.  He thanked Mrs. Becker for her efforts with the Student Council in making Homecoming week a fun experience, and how it is nice that the HS students involve the elementary by coming to the PK-6 building during the week.

2.3. Review school calendar for 2027-2028
Superintendent Meyerle provided an early edition of the 2027-2028 school calendar for the Board to consider.  No major changes will occur.  Most likely the first day of school will be Thursday, August 12, and the last day of school will be Wednesday, May 17.  Mr. Meyerle will defer to the future leadership team for any changes.  The Board will approve a school calendar at the February meeting.

3. Personnel Items

3.1. Approve salary and contract for Mr. Mezger as Superintendent for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029
Motion to approve Superintendent contract for Mr. Mezger for 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Alissa Andersen.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
The Board discussed the conditions of Mr. Mezgers' Superintendent contract for 2027-2028 and 2028-29.  The contracted salary for 2027-2028 will be $160,000.  The salary for 2028-2029 will be set in February of 2028.

4. Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

4.2. Facility Update
No facility projects are on Superintendent Meyerle’s agenda.

5. Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report
Superintendent Meyerle reported on the conclusion of the annual safety audit, the completion of the school budget process, and the annual financial audit.  There were no issues with any of the items.

6. Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented
Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Stuart Vitosh and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
There was no discussion.

7. Board of Education Items
Board members will have the opportunity to attend the statewide NASB Conference in Omaha in November.

7.1. Committee Reports

7.2. Executive Session

8. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Alissa Andersen and a second by Adam Engelman.
Alissa Andersen: Yea, Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Stuart Vitosh: Yea
Yea: 4, Nay: 0
President Clifford adjourned the meeting at 7:43 pm.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 9 at the high school at 7pm.

Bills:

Bria Day broke the school record for kills in a match against Fillmore Central with 39 kills. The record was previously held by Karli Heidemann with 33. Congratulations to Bria! Go Griffs!