Minatare Public School District

A Huge Congratulations to Miss Jimena Ramirez- Cazares for placing 3rd in the 100 metere dash with a time of 13.757 at the Best of the West in Scottsbluff.
We are truly proud of her and her amazing talents.

Our Minatare Musicians were AMAZING today! They put so much work, detail, and passion into these performances.

Both the High School Band and the High School Choir received plaques for earning Superior ratings from all 3 judges! This is the highest achievement! (And the first time that both large ensembles have been awarded plaques in the same year!)

Superior I Ratings:
Thalia Gonzales - Clarinet solo
Bayleigh Lacy - Bass Clarinet solo
Yoselin Reyes - Clarinet solo
Yoselin Reyes, Thalia Gonzales, Naveaha Clarke, Jenessa Pedotto - Clarinet Quartet
Yoselin Reyes & Zoe Pedotto - Clarinet & Trumpet Duet
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Alto Sax solo
Saya Newlin - Xylophone solo
Roberto Sanchez-Garcia - Snare Drum solo
Skyler Montgomery - Tuba solo
Skyler Montgomery - Vocal solo
Jericho Timmens - Vocal solo

Excellent II Ratings:
Axton Merrigan - Trumpet solo
Yvonne Kreiling - Flute solo
Yvonne Kreiling - Vocal solo
Liyah Janis - Vocal solo
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Vocal solo
Naveaha Clarke & Madison Main - Vocal Duet

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our Elementary & High School Admin Assistants, Barb Ross & Diana Closson.

Today we take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our administrative professionals. Your organization and dedication keep everything running smoothly each and every day.

Your contributions do not go unnoticed. You are truly the backbone of our schools.

Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you more than words can express!

Minatare Elementary and PreK Students, you and your Immediate Families are invited to join us for Family Fun Movie Night!
Where: Midwest Theater
When: April 29th
Time: 6:30 PM
Admission is free,
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase
We hope to see you there!

We are going to confirm now that the Steve "Nellie" Nelson Alliance Invite will be moved from Saturday April 18th to Monday April 20th.
(High School Track Meet)
Time Change- Running Events at 10:00 A.M and Field Events at 12:00

Please come and visit the Minatare High School seniors on their College Decision Day.
See what colleges they're attending & the scholarships that they are receiving.
Also, be sure to grab a cupcake while you are here.
Monday May 11th from 2:50-3:30 PM in the MHS Safe Room.
See you then.

A huge Congratulations to Miss Yoselin Reyes for breaking the school record in the 300 hurdles.
The previous record was 51.2 by Amber Herdt in 1998.
Yoselin Reyes ran a 50.01

We are super proud of you!

Reminder:
Due to the long Easter break, Minatare Public Schools will be in regular session tomorrow, Friday, April 10th, for all students in Grades K–12.

VISIONARIES student art exhibit opens at WNAC in Scottsbluff

https://ruralradio.com/kneb-am/news/visionaries-student-art-exhibit-opens-at-wnac-in-scottsbluff/

Congratulations to Parker Geisler, she is awesome...Best in show for the middle school division.

From all of us at Minatare Schools, we hope you enjoy the long Easter break! Take this time to relax and enjoy time spent with family and friends.

🐰Happy Easter from all of us! 🐰

Michelle Lara, Jewel Schwartz, Laura McAllister, Samantha Preble
We couldn't do it without you all!!
THANK YOU!

Our student musicians put on quite a show at MAC Music Contest today! Minatare HS Concert Choir - 1st Place! Minatare HS Concert Band - 1st Place! Vocal Solos Liyah Janis - Superior I, 3rd place Alto solo Jericho Timmens - Superior I Skyler Montgomery - Superior I, 3rd place Tenor solo Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Excellent II Yvonne Kreiling - Excellent II Madison Main & Naveaha Clarke - Excellent II Instrumental Solos Yvonne Kreiling - Superior I, 2nd place Flute solo Yoselin Reyes - Superior I, 1st place Clarinet solo Thalia Gonzales - Superior I, 2nd place Clarinet solo Bayleigh Lacy - Excellent II Axton Merrigan - Superior I, 1st place Trumpet solo Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Superior I, 2nd place Saxophone solo Skyler Montgomery - Superior I, 1st place Tuba solo Roberto Sanchez-Garcia - Superior I, 2nd Place Percussion solo Saya Newlin - Superior I, 1st place Percussion solo Yoselin Reyes & Zoe Pedotto - Superior I, 1st place duet Yoselin Reyes, Thalia Gonzales, Naveaha Clarke - Superior I, 1st place trio

Saturday, March 28

Prom 2026
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 Weborg 21 Centre (2625 10th St., Gering)
Coronation & Grand March: 6:45 PM (Parents welcome!)
After Prom Party
📍 Zwetzig Skate & Bounce
(Sponsored by the Minatare Booster Club)

What a wonderful day to become a Minatare Indian!! Today we signed up some soon to be Kindergarteners and a few more joining Minatare Elementary next school year! Thank you all for coming! The 2026-2027 school year is gonna be a great one!!

Reminder that tomorrow is a regular school day for students in grades K-12!!

Don't Forget!! Spring picture/class pictures are tomorrow for Pre-K- 5th Grade!!

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt 🌸
The Minatare Library will host an Easter egg hunt at Kelso Park on Saturday, April 4th, at 2:00 PM. Easter baskets provided if needed.
Thank you, Minatare Library!

Good Luck and Safe Travels to all of our State FFA qualifiers!

These students were selected to perform with the Panhandle Middle School Honor Band. They put on a fantastic performance this afternoon on stage at the historic Midwest Theater! Khol Arnold AnaLucia Reyes Chloe Montgomery DJ Reeb Aubrie Quintanar Melody Lovato