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)
Minatare is on the road tomorrow evening in Garden County for Basketball.
There will be No JV girls Basketball.
Varsity girls will begin at 4PM, followed by Varsity boys.
Games can be seen at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/oshkosh/organization/78799/garden-countys-high-school
Good Luck and Go Big Red!
There will be No JV girls Basketball.
Varsity girls will begin at 4PM, followed by Varsity boys.
Games can be seen at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/oshkosh/organization/78799/garden-countys-high-school
Good Luck and Go Big Red!
❄️ Winter Wonderland Dance ❄️
Grab your friends and come hang out at Winter Wonderland! This is a CASUAL dance—no fancy outfits needed. Just come ready for a fun night filled with food, games, and dancing! 💙
📍 Minatare Safe Room
🕕 Junior High: 6:00–7:30 PM
🕗 High School: 8:00–10:00 PM
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Grab your friends and come hang out at Winter Wonderland! This is a CASUAL dance—no fancy outfits needed. Just come ready for a fun night filled with food, games, and dancing! 💙
📍 Minatare Safe Room
🕕 Junior High: 6:00–7:30 PM
🕗 High School: 8:00–10:00 PM
We can’t wait to see everyone there!
State FFA Honor Choir Selection!
We are proud to recognize this outstanding student for being selected to the State FFA Honor Choir—an incredible achievement showcasing talent, dedication, and hard work. Congratulations on representing our chapter so well! A special thank you to Mrs. Sailors for helping him record his audition and supporting this opportunity!💙💛
We are proud to recognize this outstanding student for being selected to the State FFA Honor Choir—an incredible achievement showcasing talent, dedication, and hard work. Congratulations on representing our chapter so well! A special thank you to Mrs. Sailors for helping him record his audition and supporting this opportunity!💙💛
Contest Day Success!
Our FFA members competed in Welding and Floriculture on Wednesday and showed off their skills, teamwork, and determination. So proud of the work they put in!
💙💛 #FFAWorks #WeldingSkills #Floriculture #StudentSuccess
Our FFA members competed in Welding and Floriculture on Wednesday and showed off their skills, teamwork, and determination. So proud of the work they put in!
💙💛 #FFAWorks #WeldingSkills #Floriculture #StudentSuccess
📚 Regular School Day Reminder
Friday, Jan. 9
Regular school day for grades K–12
🏀 Junior High Basketball is on the Road
Thursday, Jan. 8
Junior High Boys & Girls Basketball @ Hyannis
• Leave time: 10:30 a.m.
• Games begin: 1:00 p.m.
STRIV: https://striv.tv/channel/hyannis/
FORMAT: A-girls, B-girls, A-boys, B-boys
Thursday, Jan. 8
Junior High Boys & Girls Basketball @ Hyannis
• Leave time: 10:30 a.m.
• Games begin: 1:00 p.m.
STRIV: https://striv.tv/channel/hyannis/
FORMAT: A-girls, B-girls, A-boys, B-boys
Minatare Basketball is back in action at Home tomorrow night VS. Creek Valley.
We will kick off action with Girls Varsity Basketball starting at 4:30pm, followed by Boys Varsity.
Go Big Red.
Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll Students.
Keep working hard!
Keep working hard!
School resumes for all students on Tuesday January 6th.
As a reminder: Friday, January 9th is a Regular School Day for students in Grades K-12.
Parents: Before your kids return to school tomorrow, please wash their coats, backpacks, hats and gloves. This will help prevent the spread of Influenza and help keep everyone healthy.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
As a reminder: Friday, January 9th is a Regular School Day for students in Grades K-12.
Parents: Before your kids return to school tomorrow, please wash their coats, backpacks, hats and gloves. This will help prevent the spread of Influenza and help keep everyone healthy.
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
The Minatare wrestlers will be traveling to Sidney on Saturday, December 20th. Wrestling begins at 9AM. Good luck to Tripton Stec, Bryant Zimmerman, Jason Hall, Roberto Garcia-Sanchez, Adan Perez, and Zac Maglitto.
The 2nd Edition of the 2025-2026 Smoke Signal is LIVE!
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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.
Class of 2026 — Deadline Reminder!
Seniors, don’t forget to submit your photos for the yearbook!
*Baby picture
*Senior picture
*10 photos from throughout your life
Email all photos to minatare.yearbook@minatareschools.org
Due by NOON on Thursday, December 18
Seniors, don’t forget to submit your photos for the yearbook!
*Baby picture
*Senior picture
*10 photos from throughout your life
Email all photos to minatare.yearbook@minatareschools.org
Due by NOON on Thursday, December 18
🚌 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!
📅 Upcoming Event
Tuesday, December 16
🏀 “Ugly Sweater” Basketball Night vs. Crawford
🕓 Games begin at 4:00 PM
Break out your ugliest sweaters and join us for a fun night of basketball and school spirit!
🎂 Bake Sale will be available — all proceeds will help purchase textbooks for students enrolled in dual-credit classes.
Come out and support our Minatare Indians Basketball Programs. We can’t wait to see everyone in their festive (and ugly!) sweaters!
📺 Livestream: fan.hudl.com (Minatare High School)
Tuesday, December 16
🏀 “Ugly Sweater” Basketball Night vs. Crawford
🕓 Games begin at 4:00 PM
Break out your ugliest sweaters and join us for a fun night of basketball and school spirit!
🎂 Bake Sale will be available — all proceeds will help purchase textbooks for students enrolled in dual-credit classes.
Come out and support our Minatare Indians Basketball Programs. We can’t wait to see everyone in their festive (and ugly!) sweaters!
📺 Livestream: fan.hudl.com (Minatare High School)
Minatare VS. Arthur County
Monday December 15th
@ Arthur County
Leave time 1:15PM
Schedule of Events:
4:30 mt - Girls Varsity followed by Boys Varsity
Admission:
● NO ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED. Please support our concession stand!
Media:
● Games will be live @
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/arthur/organization/15577/arthur-county-high-school
Monday December 15th
@ Arthur County
Leave time 1:15PM
Schedule of Events:
4:30 mt - Girls Varsity followed by Boys Varsity
Admission:
● NO ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED. Please support our concession stand!
Media:
● Games will be live @
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/arthur/organization/15577/arthur-county-high-school
Minatare Jr./Sr. High School Choirs and Bands rang out the sounds of the season at their winter program!
📺 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!
