


FINAL LIST OF MASCOT NAMES! We have compiled the final list of mascot name suggestions. Over the next month, a committee will vote to narrow the list to about 15-20 names. The high school students will then vote twice to choose their new mascot. Thank you to everyone that submitted suggestions.
Here is the list:
Akicita
Bison
Brave Bears
Bucketteers
Burning Lakers
Champions
Cougars
Coyotes
Dakota
Dragons
Dream Chasers
Eagles
Fighting Sioux
Firebirds
Hawks
Iron Bears
Jockeys
Lakers
Legends
Magic
Magicians
Mallards
Mammoths
Mangos
Maple leafs
Marauders
Mascots
Mastiska (Jackrabbits)
Mastodons
Mato (Bear in Dakota)
Mavericks
Mavs or Mavericks
Meadowlarks
Medallions
Memes
Minions
Miniwashitu - the lake beast
Minnows
Minotaurs
Mni Hotans
Moccasins
Monsters (lake serpent)
Moose
Mountain lions
Mullets
Music
Muskets
Muskies
Muskrats
Mustangs
Mystic Lakers
Mystics
Northerns
Phantoms
Pike
Prairie Dogs
Redmen
Roughriders
Spirits
Stampede
Storm
Stormfeather
Tatanka Oyate - Buffalo People/Community
the Winds
Thrashers
Three Winds
Thunder
Thunder Bears
Thunderbirds
Unktehi (Lakota mythological creature)
Walleye(s)
Wambdi (Eagle in Dakota)
Wankinyans
War Hoopers
Waves
Wild Cougars
Wolves
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Here is October's elementary family newsletter-
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Family Night is TOMORROW, OCT. 1ST! 5:00-7:30 Join us for some fun!!

Thank you Lake Region State College for hosting us and the Northeast Education Services Cooperative helping support this college tour! Our students really enjoyed the day.









TOMORROW, Sept. 30th, We ask all staff and students to wear orange in support of Every Child Matters.

Job Opening!!! Minnewaukan School is looking for a full-time custodian. This is a 40 Hour a week position that includes a single health, dental and vision plan, vacation leave, sick leave, funeral leave and retirement. Applicants should be able to lift 50 pounds, have basic technology skills and good problem solving skills. All interested persons should contact Mr. Dennis at 473-5306 or kent.dennis@k12.nd.us

*Wear your orange to honor the survivors and remember those who never came home from boarding schools.


Donate here: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600082599

There will be no 21st Century After School Program today, September 25th, due to a shortage of bus drivers. Please call the school for any changes in bus drop of locations.
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The votes are counted and here are the results for our 2025-2026 Bookmark Making Contest.
1st place: Abigail Demarco (6th grade)
2nd place: Jessie Skunsa (11th grade); Kenadie Longie (5th grade)
3rd place: Rylee Demarco (4th grade); Gracey Dye (6th grade); Mr. Ross
4th place: Jaxston Santos (4th grade); Patrick King (2nd grade); ReeAnna Yankton (4th grade); Lorraine Charboneau (5th grade)
Our winner Abby will receive a free book and a pop of her choice. Copies of her bookmark will be made and distributed around the school this year! Congrats to all who participated. The MPS staff was blown away by our students’ creativity and effort!

Reminders:
TODAY, Sept 24, there is an early out, all students will be dismissed and load the busses to go home at 1:00pm. Please have all bus changes in BY 12:00PM.
TOMORROW, Sept 25: Picture Day! All picture forms have been sent home, if you need another please call the school.

