Midwinter Conferences for Staff have been cancelled.
Please stay home, stay safe and stay warm!

We're Hiring!
Position Overview:
Minatare Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Special Education & After School Paraprofessional to join our team for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This dual-role position focuses on assisting the Special Education teacher in providing individualized academic and social/emotional support to students and helping supervise and engage students during our After School Program.
Key Responsibilities:
-Work closely with the Special Education teacher to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
-Provide targeted academic assistance and social/emotional support to Special Education students.
-Foster an inclusive, positive, and supportive learning environment.
-Assist the After School Program Coordinator with supervision, activities, and student projects.
-Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during program hours.
Why Join Minatare Public Schools?
At Minatare Public Schools, we believe in creating a culture of learning and excellence where everyone matters. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in students' lives by supporting their academic success and personal development.
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree or completion of our paraprofessional certificate course (required).
Experience working with children, especially those with special needs (preferred).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Enthusiasm for supporting student growth academically and socially.
Position Details:
Salary: $14.25 per hour.
Benefits: Paid leave, paid holidays, and full single BC/BS Health Insurance.
Start Date: January 6, 2024.
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Employment Period: Remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
Future Opportunities: Continuation of employment for the 2025-2026 school year will be discussed at the end of the current term.
Interested applicants should complete the linked application
and email it to jodi.wolf@minatareschools.org. An application can also be picked up at 805 7th Street, Minatare, NE 69356. A background check must also be conducted prior to hiring.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Minatare Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA )
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Elementary Friday school tomorrow we will be releasing students by 12:00 PM. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up by Noon. Thank you for being flexible and understanding!
All registrations must be turned in by the end of day on Monday 1/27/25 if you want your child to receive a t-shirt.

If you'd like to sign your child up for Indoor soccer, contact the Carpenter Center for more information on registering. Ages 4 -12

The after-school kicked off the weekend with a festive flair by enjoying some Sloppy Joe Reindeer! This fun and delicious dish is sure to bring holiday cheer to your Friday night! 🎄🦌







It was a great time tonight at our Elementary Family Fun Night! We'd like to thank all the parents and students for coming! A BIG thank you to our staff for all your work and help also to Santa's Elves, and Santa himself for being a part of our festive night!

What a great way to keep the kids engaged! Today Miss Jana came from the 4-H office and did some circuit activities and made some cute light up cards! 🎄☃️🦌







It's almost time to get "UGLY".
Break out those "ugly" Christmas sweaters on Monday December 16th and be sure to wear them to the Minatare VS. Arthur game that night.

The MAC Student Advisory will be selling tickets for the Community Give-Back raffle.
Tickets will be on sale December 11th through December 16.
Drawing will be held on 12/16/2024 at the Arthur VS. Minatare Home game.
All proceeds will be donated to the Minatare Booster Club.

The MAC Student Advisory Committee is sponsoring the Community Give-Back Raffle.
Tickets on sage

The Winter Concert will be held on December 5th in the Minatare High School Gym at 6:30 PM

Please come out on Tuesday night November 26th for the Public One Act Performance starting at 7:00PM in the High School Gym.

There will be NO Elementary after-school program offered during the week of November 25th. due to other activities taking place in the Elementary gym on the 25th and staff leaving for the holiday break on the 26th. Please make other arrangements for your Child(ren) on these two days. Thank you for your cooperation!
We wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your families!

Reminder that Friday November 22nd is a regular school day for Grades K-12.

Thanksgiving Dinner will be served on Tuesday, November 19th. If you would like to join your child (K-5th grade) for lunch that day please call 308-672-3950 to reserve your spot by the end of the week, The cost for an adult meal will be $4.00 and children under 19 are free.. Dinner will be served at 11:10 AM.

Attention Minatare 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Graders, basketball season is here and so is the chance to be on the Minatare team that will compete in the Wyobraska Youth Basketball League. Look for a signup sheet in your kids back pack this week. More information will be out soon! Please sign up fast so we can get an idea of total number of participants so we can start forming teams!

For those of you who still have clocks that you set yourself, daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, with clocks rolling back one hour at 2 a.m.
Fall Back into Good Habits:
Daylight Savings Reminders
Check and replace the batteries in your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and any other safety or security devices in your home.
Drugs are a nightmare! Happy Halloween!



Working Out Against Drugs!


