Episode Summary
In this episode of The BAGO Mic, students talk about their New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2026. They reflect on what they are proud of and identify areas where they want to improve academically and personally.
Students share pride in creative skills like art and gaming achievements. When discussing school goals, both focus on improving math, openly admitting it can be challenging and expressing a desire to get better.
Outside of school, goals include improving animation skills and helping their community by picking up trash. They talk about obstacles such as art block and not trying hard enough, showing honest self-awareness.
The episode closes with encouragement about trying your best, not giving up, and supporting one another. Their voices emphasize effort, persistence, and helping others grow.
Takeaways
• Students want to improve their math skills.
• Creativity through art and animation is important to them.
• Community responsibility matters.
• Art block and lack of effort can be obstacles.
• Encouragement from family and friends supports growth.
• Trying your best and not giving up are key messages.
Hainipi (hi-Ne Pee)… that means hi, hey, or hello in a friendly way.
Hi everyone! Welcome to The BAGO Mic, powered by student voice—where students lead the way.
We are students from Winnebago Public Schools, broadcasting from the Winnebago Native American Reservation in Winnebago, Nebraska. This podcast is created by us… for the world.
Let’s start by introducing ourselves.
My name is Cas.
My name is Noe.
Today’s episode is about: New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2026.
Before we begin, we want to share something we’re thankful for:
I’m thankful for my family.
I’m thankful for our brain.
Now let’s get into it!
Once again, the topic we are talking about is New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2026.
What is one thing you are proud of from last year at school or in life?
A D-King dice.
Mine is art.
What is one school-related goal you want to work on in 2026?
Math.
Mine is the same as his.
Why is this goal important to you?
Because I’m really bad at math.
Because I just want to get better at it. I’m kind of bad at math too.
What is one goal you have outside of school for 2026?
Probably to get better at animating.
Mine is to pick up trash because people litter sometimes.
What might make it hard to stick with your goals?
Art block.
Not trying.
What is one small step you can take to work toward your goal?
Try to use more or less frames.
Mine is to try to pick up trash and actually do it.
Who is someone who can help or encourage you with your goals?
A friend or family.
My mom.
How can teachers or adults help students reach their goals this year?
Find something they aren’t really good at and try to teach them more.
Mine is to encourage them—like encourage us.
How can friends support each other with New Year’s resolutions?
Try to encourage them to do more if you see them not doing it.
Mine is to help them whenever they need help.
What advice would you give to another student who wants to improve or try something new in 2026?
It kind of depends on what they’re trying.
Try hard and do your best.
Just try your best.
Mine is to tell them don’t give up and keep on trying their best.
Thanks for listening to The BAGO Mic. We hope our voices made you think, feel, or reflect today.
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Thank you. See you all again!
Wa’įniginąpšąną (Wa eenee gee nump shana) — thank you all
Žige hanicakjawi (Je ge honey chuck Ja wee) — see you all again in a warm way