Today is the day! Come to the new PreK site at 907 Main Street in Minatare between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM and register your child for the 2026-2027 school year. We hope to see you there!!

Reminder for Parents & Students Grades K-12:
Friday, February 20th will be a Regular School Day.
Friday, February 20th will be a Regular School Day.

Sub-Districts have been set for the girls.
Minatare will play Leyton on Tuesday, February 17th in Dalton. Game time is 5:00 PM.
The winner will advance to Game 3 on Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 PM.
Minatare will play Leyton on Tuesday, February 17th in Dalton. Game time is 5:00 PM.
The winner will advance to Game 3 on Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 PM.

We hope to see you all tomorrow night or Friday morning!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Time: 4:30–7:30 PM
• Location: Minatare Elementary School
Elementary parents & students will meet in their designated classrooms.
High School parents & students will meet in the Elementary gym.
Please be sure to sign in upon arrival.
Friday, February 13
Parent/Teacher Conferences Continue
• Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Location: Minatare Elementary School
Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Time: 4:30–7:30 PM
• Location: Minatare Elementary School
Elementary parents & students will meet in their designated classrooms.
High School parents & students will meet in the Elementary gym.
Please be sure to sign in upon arrival.
Friday, February 13
Parent/Teacher Conferences Continue
• Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Location: Minatare Elementary School

Pre-Start is open to families from Minatare and surrounding communities.
Community Tour & Early Sign-Up Night
WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 907 Main Street, Minatare, NE (New Preschool Facility)
WHAT TO BRING: Child’s birth certificate and immunization records
Families are invited to tour the new space, learn more about the program, and begin enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year.
Community Tour & Early Sign-Up Night
WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 907 Main Street, Minatare, NE (New Preschool Facility)
WHAT TO BRING: Child’s birth certificate and immunization records
Families are invited to tour the new space, learn more about the program, and begin enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year.

It's almost time!!
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up in just a few short days.
We are excited to share all of the great things happenng in our schools.
Conferences will be held at Minatare Elementary.
Elementary parents and students will meet in their students classrooms.
High school parents and students will meet teachers in the Elementary gym.
Days are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th from 4:30-7:30pm and Friday, February 13th from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up in just a few short days.
We are excited to share all of the great things happenng in our schools.
Conferences will be held at Minatare Elementary.
Elementary parents and students will meet in their students classrooms.
High school parents and students will meet teachers in the Elementary gym.
Days are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th from 4:30-7:30pm and Friday, February 13th from 8:00am-12:00pm.

Mark your calendars!
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up in just a few short weeks.
We are excited to share all of the great things happenng in our schools.
Conferences will be held at Minatare Elementary.
Elementary parents and students will meet in their students classrooms.
High school parents and students will meet teachers in the Elementary gym.
Days are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th from 4:30-7:30pm and Friday, February 13th from 8:00am-12:00pm.
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up in just a few short weeks.
We are excited to share all of the great things happenng in our schools.
Conferences will be held at Minatare Elementary.
Elementary parents and students will meet in their students classrooms.
High school parents and students will meet teachers in the Elementary gym.
Days are scheduled for Thursday, February 12th from 4:30-7:30pm and Friday, February 13th from 8:00am-12:00pm.

Minatare Elementary proudly celebrated earning an Excellent rating from AQUeSST, and what an amazing day it was! 🎉 From our Dress for Success outfits to our Ice Cream Social, the smiles said it all.
This achievement belongs to our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. Thank you for being part of the hard work, growth, and celebrating success together.
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This achievement belongs to our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive families. Thank you for being part of the hard work, growth, and celebrating success together.
💙🍦✨







❤️ PreK Food Drive – Gift of Love ❤️
Minatare Preschool is hosting a Food Drive from January 12 to February 12, 2026, to help replenish the CAPWIN Food Bank.
📍 Drop-off locations:
Minatare Preschool, Elementary, High School, City Office, Fire Hall, Post Office, and Dollar General.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our community and helping us share the gift of love! ❤️
Minatare Preschool is hosting a Food Drive from January 12 to February 12, 2026, to help replenish the CAPWIN Food Bank.
📍 Drop-off locations:
Minatare Preschool, Elementary, High School, City Office, Fire Hall, Post Office, and Dollar General.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our community and helping us share the gift of love! ❤️


The Minatare Board Members were sworn in at last night’s January meeting. We are grateful for their willingness to serve and appreciate their commitment to our community.
President: Coby Ross
Vice-President: Karol Garduno
Secretary/Treasurer: Jackie Meyers
Other members: April Newlin, Mary Suhr and Trevor Schwartz (not pictured)
President: Coby Ross
Vice-President: Karol Garduno
Secretary/Treasurer: Jackie Meyers
Other members: April Newlin, Mary Suhr and Trevor Schwartz (not pictured)




📚 Regular School Day Reminder
Friday, Jan. 9
Regular school day for grades K–12
Reminder:
Students will be dismissed for Christmas break on Thursday December 18th at 12:12PM (unless they have finals to finish at the High School).
Staff is dismissed on Friday December 19th at noon.
We will be closed during the break from December 22nd through January 4th.
Staff will return on Monday January 5, 2026.
Students will return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at regular times.
From all of us at Minatare Public Schools, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Students will be dismissed for Christmas break on Thursday December 18th at 12:12PM (unless they have finals to finish at the High School).
Staff is dismissed on Friday December 19th at noon.
We will be closed during the break from December 22nd through January 4th.
Staff will return on Monday January 5, 2026.
Students will return on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at regular times.
From all of us at Minatare Public Schools, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Season’s Greetings from Minatare Public Schools 🎄
We would like to extend our warmest Christmas wishes to our students, parents, board members, community members, and everyone who supports Minatare Public Schools.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school family.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with joy, peace, and time with loved ones.
We would like to extend our warmest Christmas wishes to our students, parents, board members, community members, and everyone who supports Minatare Public Schools.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school family.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with joy, peace, and time with loved ones.

🚌 Bus Pickup Reminder – Thursday, December 18
The bus will arrive at Main Street Market at approximately 12:20 PM.
📍 Please plan to pick up your children between 12:20–12:30 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance!
The bus will arrive at Main Street Market at approximately 12:20 PM.
📍 Please plan to pick up your children between 12:20–12:30 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance!

Photos from this year's holiday program, "The Nutcracker!" We have some talented performers, singers, and dancers! Way to go Minatare Elementary musicians!






📺 Christmas Program Livestream Information
If you’re unable to attend tonight’s Elementary/High School Christmas Program, you can still enjoy the performance from home!
The program will be streamed live on our Hudl channel.
Please note: It is labeled as Varsity Girls Basketball, but it is indeed the Christmas Program.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/minatare/organization/134565/minatare-high-school
🎥 Livestream begins at 6:24 PM
We would love to see you all in person, but we understand that not everyone can make it.
Thank you for supporting our students and enjoying the sounds of the season!
If you’re unable to attend tonight’s Elementary/High School Christmas Program, you can still enjoy the performance from home!
The program will be streamed live on our Hudl channel.
Please note: It is labeled as Varsity Girls Basketball, but it is indeed the Christmas Program.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/minatare/organization/134565/minatare-high-school
🎥 Livestream begins at 6:24 PM
We would love to see you all in person, but we understand that not everyone can make it.
Thank you for supporting our students and enjoying the sounds of the season!

🎄 Minatare Christmas Program
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: MHS Gym
Come out and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season as our Elementary and High School students perform!
• Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: MHS Gym
Come out and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season as our Elementary and High School students perform!

As a reminder:
Minatare Public Schools will be in Regular Session tomorrow,
Friday December 12th for Grades K-12.
Minatare Public Schools will be in Regular Session tomorrow,
Friday December 12th for Grades K-12.

Don't forget Minatare Elementary is having our Family Fun Night tonight from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Come have some walking tacos, hot chocolate, beautiful Christmas lights, decorations, Holiday Shop, and Santa. Bring the family and have some fun!!! 🎄🎅


As a reminder: Grades K-12 will be in regular session on Friday December 12.

