NEW MINNEWAUKAN MASCOT!
The School Board voted in April to change our mascot name—and we need your ideas!
Everyone is invited to submit suggestions. A committee will narrow the list, and high school students will vote to choose the final nickname. Go to www. minnewaukan.k12.nd.us and click on the red "Mascot Name" button to make your submission!!
2025 Minnewaukan 5th and 6th GBB Schedule
9/8/2025 Maddock 4:30 Location: Minnewaukan
9/9/2025 Leeds 4:30 Location: Minnewaukan
9/12/2025 @ New Rockford-Sheyenne 4:30 Location: New Rockford
9/18/2025 @ Maddock 4:30 Location: Maddock
9/20/2025 Carrington Jamboree TBA Location: Carrington
9/23/2025 @ Four Winds 4:30 Location: Four Winds
9/27/2025 Four Winds Jamboree TBA Location: Four Winds
9/29/25 @ Fessenden-Bowdon 4:30 Location: Fessenden
10/2/2025 Four Winds 4:30 Location: Minnewaukan
Schedules are subject to change!
There will NOT be an early out today!
Early outs usually occur on the last Wednesday of each month. Students are dismissed at 1:00.
All dates and events can be found on the school website:
https://www.minnewaukan.k12.nd.us/
The elementary girls basketball practice for grades 5th and 6th will be 30 minutes late coming home tonight due to busing issues. Please consider that when they get dropped off tonight will be about 30 minutes earlier the rest of the week.
Elementary Sports Reminders
Girls Basketball - The first practice is Monday, August 25th after school. We will provide transportation home.
Boys Basketball - This will start towards the end of September. We will give an exact date as we get closer.
Elem Football at Fort Totten - Students ride the Fort Totten bus afterschool. On game days, we will provide transportation to Fort Totten. Families are responsible for transportation after practices and games.
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Dennis
The first 5th and 6th Grade girls basketball practice will be on Monday, August 25th, after school in the gym. Megan Cook will be coaching the girls. She will have a meeting with them tomorrow, August 21st. The first game will be September 8th. A final schedule will be posted in the next couple days. We are still waiting to hear from 2 schools.
August 18th - 7-12 Practice from 1:00-5:00. A snack will be provided.
August 19th - Junior high practice from 3:45-5:30. High School practice 3:45-7:30.
Both practices will be at FWHS. Minnewaukan will not be providing transportation. Beginning August 20th, students will ride district transportation after school to practice. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO PRACTICE.
**Your child will not be able to receive over-the-counter medication at school if you have not filled this out!
Please see the attached document for the cell phone policy for grades PK-12 at MPS. This is now a law and this directive has come from the ND department of public instruction. Please share this with your students so they know this will be in effect starting the 1st day of school.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1syE4tufi_kloz6qP1sqg1-BNmHJALbv0j7UV5sWt7HE/edit?usp=sharing
HOUSE FOR SALE
The Minnewaukan School is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of a school-owned residential property.
Property Description:
6207 Bass Lane, Minnewaukan, ND. 58351
1250 Sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath House with unfinished basement. 418 sq. ft. Detached Garage. Appliances included. Lots 23-26 of Block 2. Bill and Rose Streifel Addition.
Bid Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 @4:00pm
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “House Bid – 6207 Bass Lane, Minnewaukan, ND. 58351” and received by the deadline at:
Superintendent’s Office Minnewaukan School 4675 Highway 281 North Minnewaukan, ND, 58351
Terms of Sale:
• The property is being sold as-is, with no warranties expressed or implied.
• The School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
• Bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to bidding.
• The highest responsible bid will be considered, and the winning bidder will be notified
following bid opening.
• A minimum bid amount of $57,846 may apply.
• Full payment terms and transfer of ownership details will be provided to the successful
bidder.
Viewing Appointments & Questions:
To schedule a viewing or request additional information, contact:
Kent Dennis, Superintendent
701-473-5306
Photos and additional information may be found at www.minnewaukan.k12.nd.us
Cross Country Practice
August 12th - 12-1pm
August 13th - 12-1pm
August 14th - 12-1pm
August 15th - 11:30-12:30pm
Practices will be at the Four Winds gym. All 7-12 grade students interested in Cross-Country must have a completed physical form on file in order to practice. Until school starts, students are responsible to get themselves to practice.
Here is the elementary school supply list for the 2025-26 school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtIGmHiFwNt-PHjpDQMUmDzQkjIgOsbe1VZc8nR8GTI/edit?usp=sharing
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION:
FOOTBALL
August 5th - 7-12th grade Parent meeting at 7pm in the DLHS Commons
August 7th - First day of practice for 9-12 football. 8am-12pm at DLHS
August 7th - First day of practice for 7th and 8th grade football - 4:00-5:30 at the sports complex
ALL FOOTBALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL FORM, CONCUSSION FORM AND A DLPS PARENT PERMISSION FORM BEFORE STUDENTS MAY PRACTICE.These forms are available at MPS, DLHS and will be at the parent meeting, Students are responsible to get to practice before the start of school. Beginning August 20th, students will ride district transportation after school to practice.
VOLLEYBALL
August 18th - 7-12 Practice from 1:00-5:00. A snack will be provided.
August 19th - Junior high practice from 3:45-5:30. High School practice 3:45-7:30.
Both practices will be at FWHS. Minnewaukan will not be providing transportation. Beginning August 20th, students will ride district transportation after school to practice. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO PRACTICE.
August 18th - 7-12 Practice from 1:00-5:00. A snack will be provided.
August 19th - Junior high practice from 3:45-5:30. High School practice 3:45-7:30.
Both practices will be at FWHS. Minnewaukan will not be providing transportation. Beginning August 20th, students will ride district transportation after school to practice. STUDENTS MUST HAE A COMPLETED PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO PRACTICE.
SCHOOL CLOSED FOR CLEANING! The school will be closed July 28th-31st to clean and wax the hallways. This does not affect the Fitness Center.
All MPS PARENTS!! We are going to try something new this year. If you are planning to send your student(s) back to Minnewaukan Public School for the 2025-26 school year, PK-12th grade, please fill out the following form to make sure the school has the most updated information! https://forms.gle/SQSeSGZ3pAxAiWe89
