Trevor was chosen as student of the month. His teacher, Mrs. Harstad says, “Trevor comes to school every day with a great attitude and is ready to learn. He shows his teachers and fellow classmates how to be respectful and to take responsibility for his learning. Trevor is a great role model for other students and is a pleasure to have in class.”
Trevor’s favorite memory in 3rd grade is going to steam class and playing legos. He is also super proud that he and Jase were always in the same class the whole time in Ogema. At home, Trevor likes to play outside and learn about animals. When he is inside, he likes to cook with his mom and dad. Trevor likes to read Marvel books and learn about the characters. His favorite is Thor! Trevor’s favorite food is pizza.
Great work, Trevor! Keep up the hard work!
Josh was chosen as student of the month. His teacher, Mrs. Harstad says, “Josh is a very respectful and kind student. He is always willing to help another student whenever he can. Josh is a hard worker and is willing to try new things. He always has a smile on his face and has a story to share. Josh is a pleasure to have in class.”
Josh’s favorite 3rd grade memory is playing football with his friends. His favorite position is quarterback and he hopes one day to be the starting Thunderbird quarterback! In the classroom, Josh enjoys drawing pictures during Fun Friday time. At home, Josh likes to sing pow wow music, drum, and practice his dancing. Josh enjoys mowing the lawn at his house, too. His favorite food is Merry’s sloppy joes. Josh can do front and back flips on the trampoline! Cool trick!
AMAZING job, Josh! You are such a cool, kind kid!
boys conference championship sweatshirts ($30) and t-shirts ($15). While supplies last --they are located in Mr. Kohler's room.

Please come out and join us for our ground breaking ceremony Monday the 23rd at 2pm.
Serenity was chosen as student of the month! Her teacher, Mrs. Skersick says, “Serenity is a very sweet and respectful student. She always treats everyone with kindness and has outstanding manners. She does an amazing job cleaning up after herself and is a very hard worker. When it is time to start working on assignments, she does not waste time and starts right away. When we transition from subjects or specials she quickly gets her supplies and ready to listen to what she is supposed to do next. I am so happy to have Serenity as part of my class this year. She is a delightful and caring student. Keep up the amazing work Serenity and keep being that amazing student and person you are.”
Serenity’s favorite 3rd grade memory is getting to know Mrs. Champa and Mr. Kemper better. She thinks Mrs. Champa is very nice and Mr. Kemper is funny. She likes the music he plays! Serenity likes to read Judy Moody books. At home, she likes to play Fortnite and create art projects. She enjoys painting and drawing. Serenity mostly likes to draw cats in space and her family.
Keep up the amazing work! You will do great things in your future!
Airalyn was chosen as student of the month. Her teacher, Mrs. Jorud says, “Airalyn was chosen for student of the month by her classmates! She is such a delight to have in class. She is a student who wastes no time! Airalyn comes into class, gets busy working on her assignments, participates in class, & follows instructions. On top of being a great student, Airalyn is also a great person. She is friendly, kind, & always smiling. She often volunteers to help out in the classroom. Airalyn is a student who exhibits the characteristics of PRIDE each day. As a result, her classmates see her as a leader & someone they can count on. Keep it up Airalyn!”
Airalyn’s best 3rd grade memory is when they did a hot cocoa bar. They got to pick their own toppings. Airalyn used mint chocolate, caramel, m&ms, whip cream, marshmallows, and regular chocolate! Yummy! At home, she likes to draw, color, and read. Airalyn likes to read the Captain Underpants books. She can do a front and side flip on the trampoline.
Airalyn, we will sure miss you and your leadership! Good luck next year!

today our students were honored during the Academic Breakfast for semester 1 grades. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students and families.




today our students were honored during the Academic Breakfast for semester 1 grades. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students and families.


Norah was chosen as student of the month! Her teacher, Mrs. Oertwich says, “Norah is such a hard-worker and fantastic friend. Norah has made so much progress this year. She is an absolute rockstar in math class but is so humble at the same time. Norah has a very giving heart and goes out of her way to make sure everyone is included and noticed. She knows how to buckle down and focus on her work but also loves to laugh and play. Norah is an absolute joy to have in class. Keep up the great work, Norah! I am so proud of you!”
Norah’s favorite 2nd grade memory is going on the field trip, especially swimming and playing at The Big Backyard. She also liked using the smartboard. Norah likes to read Babysitter’s Club books. Her favorite foods are her grandma’s alfredo and her mom’s spaghetti. At home, Norah likes to play Kindle and Barbies. She can do a front flip with no hands on the trampoline!
Amazing job, Norah!! We love you so much at Ogema Elementary!
Tuesday: Softball vs Warren/Alvarado/Olso @ 4:30 (doubleheader) ~ JH Girls Golf @ Mahnomen ~ Boys Varsity Golf @ Fertile ~ Varsity Track Boys @ Mahnomen ~ Baseball vs NCE/UH (JH @ Ogema- JV/Varsity @ Waubun
CONGRATS to the Lady Thunderbird softball team on a very big win over Roseau yesterday, 10-9..Super effort by the T'Birds!!!
Today the girls play at home at 4:30 vs West Marshall.(double header)..players be there by 3:35
Congrats to the varsity baseball team on their win over LPA last night with Logan Adams pitching and striking out 15 batters!
Waubun class of 2022.


Garner was chosen as student of the month! His teacher, Miss Steffens says, “Garner is a very caring student and definitely shows Thunderbird Pride! He is always listening and showing he is learning. Garner is kind and respectful to others and gives gentle reminders when it is needed. He is a great role model in our classroom and to others.”
Garner’s favorite second grade memory is running in gym class. He says Mr. Kemper makes them run a lot! In the classroom, Garner likes math class; adding and subtracting numbers. At home, he likes to play war with his brother. Garner’s favorite food is pretzels dipped in cheese. Captain Underpants is his favorite book series!
Amazing work, Garner!! You are such a fun kid!
Makia was chosen for student of the month. Her teacher, Mrs. Brininger says, “I chose Makia as student of the month because she consistently displays Thunderbird PRIDE throughout the day! She participates in classroom activities with a huge smile on her face and she is kind to her classmates and respectful to her teachers. She works hard on her assignments and gives 100% on the extra job opportunities during morning rotations. She is quick to help others in need and is a joy to have in class!”
Makia’s favorite memory of kindergarten is doing math problems and her favorite number is 10. She loves to play ‘house’ with her friends during playtime. Makia’s favorite thing to read about is space. She loves to look at the stars at night, especially when she sees shooting stars. At home, Makia likes to play with cars with her baby brothers. Her favorite food is mac and cheese.
Amazing job, Makia! Keep up the hard work!

Congratulations to our Envirothon team who placed 6th today at state. The highest score EVER by a Waubun Team.

Kendall was chosen as student of the month. Her teacher, Mrs. Erickson says, “Kendall is a shining light in our classroom! Trustworthy, honest, respectful, and kind are all characteristics that describe Kendall. Kendall is always willing to help her classmates with any task, as she has such a caring and loving heart. She is a wonderful friend to all. Kendall also does her work with a smile, even when it is challenging. She is very respectful to all of her teachers, always following the direction the first time. Congratulations, Kendall! I am so proud of you, and am so lucky to have you as part of my classroom family this year. Keep up the awesome work!”
Kendall’s favorite part of Kindergarten is learning about everything, especially numbers. She loved to be the teacher helper when she got to call on her friends to answer questions. At home, Kendall likes to sleep, play with her brothers, and play babies. Kendalls’ favorite food is eggs and toast. She loves to read ballerina books!
Way to go, Kendall!

Aric was chosen as student of the month. His teacher, Miss Ring says, “I nominated Aric for Student of the Month because he is always showing his Thunderbird PRIDE and he is an outstanding role model to everyone! Aric is helpful, kind, thoughtful, and very intelligent to name a few! It’s so awesome to see that he is always encouraging and helping others whenever he can! He also always strives to do his best and he has made a lot of academic growth this year! I’m so proud of you buddy! Congratulations, Aric! Keep working hard and shining your light!”
Aric’s favorite part of kindergarten was playtime. He really liked to play cars with his friends. His favorite thing to read about is cars. Aric loves the Lamborghini the best! His favorite food is his mom’s spaghetti. At home, Aric loves to play cars with his mom. He likes to ride his scooter outside, too.
You are such a cool kid, Aric! Keep it up!
Dominic was chosen as student of the month! His teacher, Mrs. Johnson says, “I am so lucky to have Dominic in my classroom. His excitement for life will bring a smile to anyone's face. He is always willing to learn new things and loves to be challenged. He is respectful to others and is friends with everyone. I can always trust Dominic when I need someone to help me. He also gives great hugs!”
Dominic’s best 2nd grade memory was playing with his new friends. He liked to play football with them. In the classroom, his favorite thing to do was play Kahoot. He shared that he got 2nd place two times in a row! At home, Dominic likes to jump on his trampoline and can do a side flip. His favorite meal is mac and cheese with peas. Dominic likes to read about everything!
You are so awesome, Dominic!!
Kimber was chosen as student of the month! Her teacher, Mrs. Johnson says, “Kimber is so much fun to have in the classroom. She is a hard worker and is eager to learn new things even when they get hard. Kimber is artistic and creative and is great at helping other students. She is respectful and her smile is very contagious. Way to go Kimber!”
Kimber’s favorite 2nd grade memory is all the fun activities and parties. She really liked no-homework day! Kimber’s favorite thing to learn about was fraction. At home, Kimber likes to read graphic novels like, “Smile” and “Sisters.” Kimber plays on the swingset at home, too. Her favorite food is pepperoni pizza.
Fantastic work, Kimber!! You are one of a kind!
