You’ve heard of farm to table, but what about classroom to table? That’s what’s happening at Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo. In partnership with our Cash in for Schools sponsor, Thrasher Foundation Repair, KETV awarded the school $2,500 for its cafeteria and nutrition program. “I would encourage other schools to do it, because when they grow it, and they see it, they’re more likely to eat it,” said Carolyn Haverman, the Saunders Catholic Schools cafeteria director.Haverman said the money will be used to add another grow tower and tabletop growing systems for use at grade schools. There’s an agriculture classroom at Bishop Neumann High School to help teach students about farming and where their food comes from.”It helps me at home with my parents and with helping family members around the county,” said Kendol Benes, a senior at Bishop Neumann. The school is also planning to add a greenhouse on school grounds.”We can provide more food for kids, using our own resources,” Benes said. Not only do students learn about the growth and life cycle of plants and vegetables, but they also learn about the nutritional benefits and how to prepare food in their family and consumer science class. “I love it because the taste of homegrown food is exponentially better because it’s locally sourced and you can see how it grows,” said Dan Benes, a student at Bishop Neumann. Thrasher Foundation Repair and KETV will return in the fall for another round of Cash in for Schools.We’re already taking applications for the 2026-27 school year.The process is simple. To learn more, click here.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
WAHOO, Neb. —
You’ve heard of farm to table, but what about classroom to table? That’s what’s happening at Bishop Neumann High School in Wahoo.
In partnership with our Cash in for Schools sponsor, Thrasher Foundation Repair, KETV awarded the school $2,500 for its cafeteria and nutrition program.
“I would encourage other schools to do it, because when they grow it, and they see it, they’re more likely to eat it,” said Carolyn Haverman, the Saunders Catholic Schools cafeteria director.
Haverman said the money will be used to add another grow tower and tabletop growing systems for use at grade schools.
There’s an agriculture classroom at Bishop Neumann High School to help teach students about farming and where their food comes from.
“It helps me at home with my parents and with helping family members around the county,” said Kendol Benes, a senior at Bishop Neumann.
The school is also planning to add a greenhouse on school grounds.
“We can provide more food for kids, using our own resources,” Benes said.
Not only do students learn about the growth and life cycle of plants and vegetables, but they also learn about the nutritional benefits and how to prepare food in their family and consumer science class.
“I love it because the taste of homegrown food is exponentially better because it’s locally sourced and you can see how it grows,” said Dan Benes, a student at Bishop Neumann.
Thrasher Foundation Repair and KETV will return in the fall for another round of Cash in for Schools.
We’re already taking applications for the 2026-27 school year.
The process is simple. To learn more, click here.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |