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.
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.
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.

On March 20th we had the pleasure of hosting the MAC Quiz Bowl.
Congratulations to all of the Winners.
Participating schools were Bayard, Creek Valley, Banner County, Leyton, Potter-Dix, South Platte, and Minatare.
Congratulations to all of the Winners.
Participating schools were Bayard, Creek Valley, Banner County, Leyton, Potter-Dix, South Platte, and Minatare.



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! 🐰
🐰Happy Easter from all of us! 🐰

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

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)
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)


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

Congratulations Saya Newlin, Tripton Stec, Bryant Zimmerman, and Jimena Perez on being selected for the NCPA Academic All-State Awards! We are proud of your hard work.


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

Community Bingo Night
Don’t forget to come out and join us for a fun-filled evening of Bingo and prizes!
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 24
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Minatare Elementary Gym
This event is free and open to the public, so bring the whole family and enjoy a night of laughter, games, and great company.
We hope to see you there !
Don’t forget to come out and join us for a fun-filled evening of Bingo and prizes!
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 24
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Minatare Elementary Gym
This event is free and open to the public, so bring the whole family and enjoy a night of laughter, games, and great company.
We hope to see you there !


The Minatare FFA members got up bright and early this morning to prepare an amazing homemade breakfast for our staff—sausage, pancakes, eggs, and bacon!
Thank you all for such a thoughtful and generous gesture. We truly appreciate it!
Thank you all for such a thoughtful and generous gesture. We truly appreciate it!










3rd Quarter Honor Roll Announcement
We are excited to share the list of our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll students! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment continue to shine. We are proud of the effort you put in each day to achieve your goals.
Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students—keep up the great work!
With one more quarter to go, we encourage everyone to stay focused and finish the school year strong. 📚✨
Keep striving for excellence!
We are excited to share the list of our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll students! 🎉
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment continue to shine. We are proud of the effort you put in each day to achieve your goals.
Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students—keep up the great work!
With one more quarter to go, we encourage everyone to stay focused and finish the school year strong. 📚✨
Keep striving for excellence!

We want to see your moments from the year!
Did you take a cute selfie with your friends? We want it!
Snap a cool photo at a football game? We want it!
Live it up at the dance photo booth? We want it!
Drop your photos in the comments or send them through Messenger!
We’re looking for pictures of friends, dances, sports, and any fun moments from this school year. Help us capture the memories!
Did you take a cute selfie with your friends? We want it!
Snap a cool photo at a football game? We want it!
Live it up at the dance photo booth? We want it!
Drop your photos in the comments or send them through Messenger!
We’re looking for pictures of friends, dances, sports, and any fun moments from this school year. Help us capture the memories!

Check out the 3rd Edition of 2025-2026 of the Smoke Signal
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Minatare Public Schools Is Hiring!
Come be part of an amazing team at Minatare Public Schools!
Position: 6–12 Art Teacher
Location: Minatare Public Schools
If you’re passionate about art and education, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Phone: 308-783-1232
📧 Email: rocky.robbins@minatareschools.org
The position will remain open until filled.
📝 Applications are available on our website:
www.minatareschools.org
Come join the family!
Come be part of an amazing team at Minatare Public Schools!
Position: 6–12 Art Teacher
Location: Minatare Public Schools
If you’re passionate about art and education, we’d love to hear from you.
📞 Phone: 308-783-1232
📧 Email: rocky.robbins@minatareschools.org
The position will remain open until filled.
📝 Applications are available on our website:
www.minatareschools.org
Come join the family!

There will be No School for Students & Staff on Friday, March 6th, Grades Pre-K/12.
Enjoy your long weekend.
Enjoy your long weekend.

🎨 8th Grade Art Spotlight! 🎨
The 8th Grade Art Class have been working hard on Matisse Cut-Out Collages.
These 8th graders have been very busy. It's fun to see the creativity and imagination that they are showing. Be sure to take a moment to stop, look, and appreciate their amazing work!
The 8th Grade Art Class have been working hard on Matisse Cut-Out Collages.
These 8th graders have been very busy. It's fun to see the creativity and imagination that they are showing. Be sure to take a moment to stop, look, and appreciate their amazing work!









🎨 8th Grade Art Spotlight! 🎨
The 8th Grade Art Class have been working incredibly hard on their Picasso-inspired faces, and the results are fantastic!
We are proud to have these colorful masterpieces lining our hallway and showcasing the talent of our students. Be sure to take a moment to stop, look, and appreciate their amazing work!
The 8th Grade Art Class have been working incredibly hard on their Picasso-inspired faces, and the results are fantastic!
We are proud to have these colorful masterpieces lining our hallway and showcasing the talent of our students. Be sure to take a moment to stop, look, and appreciate their amazing work!









Boys Sub-District Basketball tips off on Tuesday, February 24th!
The Minatare High School Indians will take on the Potter-Dix Coyotes at 6:30 PM at Bayard High School.
ADMISSION: Adults: $6.00
Students: $5.00
Come out and support the Indians as they begin tournament play.
Good luck, Minatare Indians! 🏀

Do you want to hear an amazing group of high school students from around the Panhandle come together for one unforgettable evening?
Join us at the Scottsbluff High School Auditorium on Monday, February 23rd at 6 PM.
Tickets are just $5 and will be available at the door.
The following students from Minatare High School will be proudly representing our High School Choir under the direction of Stacey Sailors:
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales
Naveaha Clarke
Liyah Janis
Yvonne Kreiling
Madison Main
Clarissa Mendoza
Skyler Montgomery
Aaron Neumann
Jenessa Pedotto
Jacelyn Prouty
Jizelle Vollmar
Come out and support these talented students as they showcase their hard work and dedication.
Join us at the Scottsbluff High School Auditorium on Monday, February 23rd at 6 PM.
Tickets are just $5 and will be available at the door.
The following students from Minatare High School will be proudly representing our High School Choir under the direction of Stacey Sailors:
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales
Naveaha Clarke
Liyah Janis
Yvonne Kreiling
Madison Main
Clarissa Mendoza
Skyler Montgomery
Aaron Neumann
Jenessa Pedotto
Jacelyn Prouty
Jizelle Vollmar
Come out and support these talented students as they showcase their hard work and dedication.

