Aurora High School to Host Supreme Court Oral Arguments on April 29

Aurora High School students will get a rare firsthand look at the judicial process from inside their school when the Nebraska Supreme Court convenes a special Law Day session in the Aurora High auditorium on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. This marks the first time the Court has held arguments at Aurora High, an event made possible through the invitation of Principal Doug Kittle.

The visit underscores the Court’s commitment to civics education and public engagement, a mission supported in partnership by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation.

The session will begin shortly after 10:00 a.m., with Principal Kittle setting expectations for students as the theater temporarily transforms into an official courtroom. District Court Judge Rachel Daugherty will provide insight into the history and significance of Law Day, observed annually on May 1, as well as explain the key differences between trial and appellate courts.

As with all Nebraska Supreme Court argument sessions, this event is open to the public. Audio and most video recordings of past proceedings are available in the oral argument archive on the Nebraska Judicial Branch website.