Minatare Elementary School

As a reminder we are still selling Wrestling Gear:

Below is a link to order some Minatare Wrestling gear.
Please consider supporting our Wrestling Program.
https://www.ruralrouteprinting.com/collections/minatare-wrestling

Come out and join us Tuesday November 25th at 7pm as the Minatare One Act Team presents "Murder in a Box" Admission: Free will donation accepted. They will also have cookies and water!

The Minatare Preschool put on a great show last night for their Fall Festival! A big thank you to the Minatare Preschool staff for the yummy soup supper they provided to all the families. Great Job, Little Ones!!!

Students had a great time creating and racing balloon turkeys during a Friday group activity last week! The activity was a fantastic way for the students to show off their creative skills and take part in a STEM activity!

🦃 You’re Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner at Minatare Elementary!
Join us as we celebrate Thanksgiving with our students and families!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
📍 Location: Minatare Elementary Gym
📞 RSVP by: November 20 – Call 308-783-1255

Serving Times:
Pre-K – 11:00 AM
Kindergarten–2nd Grade – 11:10 AM
3rd–5th Grade – 11:30 AM

🍽️ Meal Prices:
Adults – $4.00
Children (under 18) – Free
Come enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal with your child and our school family! 🧡

Notice for Families & Students:

Friday, November 14th will be a regular school day for grades K–12.

No Pre-Start Classes will be held.

No After-School Program at the Elementary School will be available.

Please make alternate arrangements for your children on this date.

Below is a link to order some Minatare Wrestling gear.
Please consider supporting our Wrestling Program.
https://www.ruralrouteprinting.com/collections/minatare-wrestling

Notice for Families & Students:

Friday, November 14th will be a regular school day for grades K–12.

No Pre-Start Classes will be held.

No After-School Program at the Elementary School will be available.

Please make alternate arrangements for your children on this date.

Saturday November 8th:
Northfeild church in Gering will be doing a Food Giveawy for EBT card holders from 10-11AM.
2105 17th Street Gering, NE

No school for students and staff,
Friday October 31 Grades Pre-K/12.
Have a Safe & Happy Halloween.

Picture retakes for Minatare Elementary will be held on Monday, November 3rd.
If you would like your child’s picture retaken, please send their original photo packet with them to return on that day. Students who missed the original picture day will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken.
New picture order packets are available in the office if needed.

This week, the PreK students went to the Adam Family Pumpkin Patch for some fun and pumpkin picking. Fun was had by all!

**REMINDER** This Friday, October 24th is a regular school day for students K-12. There will be NO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM offered that day.

Nebraska Early Development Network:
Child Find: All services are free for Children 0-3

On Wednesday, Minatare Elementary celebrated good behavior by taking a trip to Ellis Pumpkin Patch in Lingle, WY. It was a great day for some Pumkin Patch Fun!

Be sure to come down to the Broken Spoke and check out the fun Trunk or Treat the Minatare Public Library is putting on!!

Thank you to our amazing custodians for keeping our school shining bright every day!
Nadia Martinez, Jeb Bretthauer, Silas Cheek

Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are tomorrow!
📅 Thursday, October 2 — 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
📅 Friday, October 3 — 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
📍 Elementary Building

Elementary teachers will be in their classrooms.
High School teachers will be in the Elementary Gym.
👉 High School parents: Please sign in with Ms. Closson before visiting teachers.

We look forward to seeing you!

CAPWNS holiday food and gift program is right around the corner!
Attached is the English and Spanish version of their flyer for all Minatare Elementary and High School kids and families.