Minatare Preschool

Be sure to come and enjoy all the fun activities this coming Saturday in Minatare for Tabor Days!

the Nebraska State Patrol, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRhHI1DPr8

Tomorrow we welcome back our amazing teachers and staff as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year!
We’re ready for a year of learning, growth, and success.
#WelcomeBack #BackToSchool #2025-2026

Come Join us Thursday, August 14th for our Back To School Open House from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Come meet your teachers and fill out beginning of the year paperwork. School starts August 15th @ 7:50 AM

Back-to-School Announcement from Minatare Schools!

As we gear up for the new school year, we’re excited to share some great news:
Minatare Schools will once again be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Food Program!

What does this mean for you and your child(ren)?
✅ No applications needed
✅ FREE breakfast and lunch for ALL enrolled students

We’re proud to continue offering healthy meals to support our students’ learning and well-being — at no cost to families!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another great year!

If you are enrolling your child in Kindergarten at Minatare Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year please be sure you have all the documents listed below. They are required tobe able start on August 15th. If you have an immunization or eye appointment scheduled please let the office know. Please call 308-783-1255

Our second annual back to school community event! Come join us for a great haircut, supplies, food and FUN 💗
— at The Twisted Bang Salon.

Summer is coming soon. You may be thinking about what your child will do for meals while school is out. Minatare Public Schools will be having the Summer Food Service Program. It's food that's in, while school is out. There are no income requirements, and any child under the age of 18 may come to eat. Starting May 27th and running through June 27th at Minatare Elementary Gym. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00AM and Lunch is served from 11:30-12:30PM Monday through Friday.

On Thursday May 8th Minatare Public Schools will hold an Evacuation Drill at 2:45PM for Students & Staff. This is ONLY A DRILL. Thank you.

Minatare Elementary is hosting a Family Movie Night at the Midwest theater on April 29th at 6PM. The flyer was sent home earlier this week and asks for the bottom of the form to be returned with the number of family members attending. If the form did not make it home you can call the Office (308)-783-1255 and let us know how many plan to attend. Please let us know by Monday the 28th. We hope you will join us for this fun evening with Minatare Elementary!

Come join us Thursday for our Annual Spring Bingo!! We will be starting at 6PM in the Elementary gym. See you there!!

Help celebrate school nutrition staff with a “thank you”! Nutrition staff play a vital role at Minatare Public Schools. Without them, our students would not get the healthy and nutritious meals available at school. Don’t forget: Behind great students, there are also great Nutrition Heroes. #NENutritionHeroes Thank you Maribel Guerrero & Isidra Ramirez.

Minatare Elementary will have Spring Pictures and Class Pictures taken on Tuesday, April 1st PreK-5th Grade. Picture packets were sent home with students. You can also purchase online at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/ The codes are on the flyers below.

It's that time of year!! Get registered for Preschool or Kindergarten at Minatare Elementary!!

March 3rd Kicks off "Read Across America" Week celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss . Minatare Elementary Student Leadership have come up with some fun dress up days for the week.

NO SCHOOL ALL GRADES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH.

Midwinter Conferences for Staff have been cancelled. Please stay home, stay safe and stay warm!

We're Hiring! Position Overview: Minatare Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Special Education & After School Paraprofessional to join our team for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This dual-role position focuses on assisting the Special Education teacher in providing individualized academic and social/emotional support to students and helping supervise and engage students during our After School Program. Key Responsibilities: -Work closely with the Special Education teacher to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). -Provide targeted academic assistance and social/emotional support to Special Education students. -Foster an inclusive, positive, and supportive learning environment. -Assist the After School Program Coordinator with supervision, activities, and student projects. -Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during program hours. Why Join Minatare Public Schools? At Minatare Public Schools, we believe in creating a culture of learning and excellence where everyone matters. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in students' lives by supporting their academic success and personal development. Qualifications: Associate's Degree or completion of our paraprofessional certificate course (required). Experience working with children, especially those with special needs (preferred). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Enthusiasm for supporting student growth academically and socially. Position Details: Salary: $14.25 per hour. Benefits: Paid leave, paid holidays, and full single BC/BS Health Insurance. Start Date: January 6, 2024. Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employment Period: Remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Future Opportunities: Continuation of employment for the 2025-2026 school year will be discussed at the end of the current term. Interested applicants should complete the linked application and email it to jodi.wolf@minatareschools.org. An application can also be picked up at 805 7th Street, Minatare, NE 69356. A background check must also be conducted prior to hiring. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Minatare Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA ) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wdM7ab5qHY-oDFEnz9lODz4A6endEmai/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawIGFt1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUz3elO1PYkJAYJCKSXdRULtTz1cprJH6b1QaNZ09_QQ2thpqmDhm50Xjg_aem_E5ODIOB5JtOKqwcdGj_-Gg

If you'd like to sign your child up for Indoor soccer, contact the Carpenter Center for more information on registering. Ages 4 -12

It was a great time tonight at our Elementary Family Fun Night! We'd like to thank all the parents and students for coming! A BIG thank you to our staff for all your work and help also to Santa's Elves, and Santa himself for being a part of our festive night!