
Exciting Announcement: the official website for Nebraska SMART is live!
https://www.nscs.edu/nebraskasmart
We are excited to introduce Nebraska SMART – a free virtual tutoring program for K-12 students in Educational Service Units 1, 4, and 13. Students can connect one-on-one with live Tutors for individualized homework help. Tutors are teacher education candidates enrolled in Chadron State, Peru State, or Wayne State College.
For more information and to register, visit the Nebraska SMART website.


Reminder that Grades K-12 will be in regular session on Friday February 23rd.


Order your 2023-2024 Yearbooks.
Order now through May 1st to get your yearbook for $20.00
Prices after May 1st will be $30.00
Only 39 copies available.
See Mrs. Lacy at the High School to reserve yours.


Thursday February 15: Regular School Day with Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:30-7:30PM. High School Staff will be set up in the Elementary Gym, please be sure to sign in. Elementary Staff will be in their designated classrooms.
Friday February 16: Parent/Teacher Conferences from 8:00AM-12:00PM. High School Staff will be set up in the Elementary Gym, please be sure to sign in. Elementary Staff will be in their designated classrooms.


Have a student that attends school in ESU13 area and needs a tutor or some extra help...They have a pilot program that you can now try out for them...go to https://www.nscs.edu/nebraskasmart and register to get help from Education students at Chadron State College, Wayne State College, and Peru State College. This resources is free if your child attends school in a ESU13 area.


Reminder that there is no school for students & staff on Friday February 9th, grades PreK-12.


Happy Groundhog Day! For the first time since 2020, Punxsutawney Phil DID NOT see his shadow, signaling an early Spring. Phil is hitting .300 in his predictions over the last decade.


Students at Minatare Elementary School would like to thank our supporters at DonosChoose for funding Mrs. Grote's project "Warm Hands for Everone." This week, elementary students from kindergarten through fifth grade received a new pair of insulated winter gloves to keep their hands warm at recess. We are ready for the next snow storm!






We aren't the Spartans, but we have just as much pride and spirit! ❤️🖤 Come support our Minatare athletes this Friday night (2-2-24) starting at 5PM with Girls Basketball! 🏀 If you wear a Minatare School shirt, your admission is FREE!!! 🤩 Students who find Mrs. Wolf will receive a surprise! 🥳


The preschoolers are learning all about Recycling and Trash. Today they went out around the school and made our area a little cleaner! 🗑️♻️











ORDERS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 6TH!!
Everyone loves to receive a little extra Love on Valentines Day, why not give them a cute candy bouquet delivered by the Elementary Sunshine Committee!
Be sure to get your orders in by February 6th!


The first graders in Mrs. Grote's class were excited that they filled their BAM Jar so quickly after Christmas break. After the big cold spell, we decided it would be fun to decorate sweater shaped sugar cookies as a reward. Keep up the good behavior 1B.







Minatare Youth Volleyball:
Open to all girls in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th Grades.



Thank you to Coby Ross, Karol Garduno, Mary Suhr, April Newlin, Trevor Schwartz and Jackie Meyers for shaping the future of our Schools and ensuring that every student receives the best education.
Your commitment to Education, to our Staff, to our Students and to our Community, does not go unnoticed!
#SchoolBoardMonth


5th grade Spanish had a fun time with the Christmas Wrapping Challenge!





Minatare One Act received 6th place at districts! Jordyn & Cassiana both received awards for their acting as well. Congratulations on a great season!


The Minatare Elementary Sunshine Committee will be selling Candy Bouquets for Valentines day! Get your orders in by February 6th to the Elementary office. The Sunshine Committee thanks you for all your support!!


Minatare Bus Route for Tuesday January 16th.
Bus will arrive at Main Street Market (Coop) at 9:05AM. Leave time 9:15AM.
Melbeta pickup 9:30AM.
School arrival 9:40AM
All times are dependent on road conditions.
After school times will be regular times.


Due to temperatures and wind today, there will be No School Grades Pre-k through 6. Remote Learning Day Grades 7-12.
10AM Late Start, Tuesday January 16th.
Stay safe and warm.


We will have a Regular School day Monday January 15.
No After School programs tomorrow.
MAC Basketball games will move to Tuesday the 16th. More information later.
If weather changes we will let you know as soon as possible.
