Sports/Activities-
Today: JH Track @ Mahnomen (4:30) ~ Softball vs NCE/UH @ Twin Valley (bus leaves @ 2:45- please excuse players at 2:30) (game at 4:30) ~ Baseball @ Waubun vs Fertile (4:30)JV/JH will play after varsity ~ Boys JV Golf and JH Girls Golf have been cancelled.
Thursday: SB @ LPA at 4pm (Double Header) Bus leaves 2:00 from Mahnomen. Please excuse Waubun players at this time. ~Boys Golf @ Ada Waubun golfers excused at 2:15 **ride with baseball to Mahnomen ~Girls Golf @ Fosston Waubun golfers excused at 2:15 **ride with baseball to Mahnomen ~ JH Boys Golf @ Fertile Waubun golfers excused at 2:15 **ride with baseball to Mahnomen ~Track @ Hawley Bus leaves Mahnomen at 2:40. Please excuse Waubun tracksters at that time. Baseball @ Winemac Bus leaves Waubun at 2:30. Please excuse players at 2:15. *****Golfers will ride this bus to Mahnomen
Saturday: Softball @ Frazee Tournament
Elementary Volleyball Camp: May 5th-7th: Cost: $35 (includes T-shirt)... pick up registration forms in Guidance Office
Seniors: Group Picture for graduation publications will be taken TOMORROW, during homeroom! Wear your Thunderbird or Bomber gear
WOWE’s First Annual Spring POWWOW, FRIDAY!: 2:15-5:30pm- Princess and Brave Contest (5-12 grades), MC, Drum Groups, and much more
Please see the following picture to review our snow days make up plan.
Have a wonderful Easter from all of us at WOWE School District. Remember there is no school Friday (4/19) and Monday (4/22)
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Boys Golf @Winemac is Cancelled---SB vs Northome 4:30 in Waubun- HAS BEEN CANCELLED! ~ Baseball @Fertile postponed!--Picture day. Softball will start at 3:15 so they can get to the field to warm up.
Please excuse Sr Basketball players at 1:45 to go to Mahnomen for the game.
Elementary Volleyball Camp: May 5th-7th: Cost: $35 (includes T-shirt)... pick up registration forms in Guidance Office
Kick-start is having a hopping good time today!
The 5th and 6th Grade Spring Concert will be TUESDAY, May 7th at 8:30 AM in the Waubun Commons. Yes, A.M.! Coffee provided.
Free America Library of Poetry Annual Poetry Contest!
Free America Library of Poetry Annual Poetry Contest!
Free America Library of Poetry Annual Poetry Contest!
Free America Library of Poetry Annual Poetry Contest!
Congratulations to Pacey Heisler, Landen Zima, and Jada Nelson for being selected to perform in the Minnesota Band Director's NW Regional honor bands this past Saturday. Your performance was awesome!
Congratulations to Pacey Heisler, Landen Zima, and Jada Nelson for being selected to perform in the Minnesota Band Director's NW Regional honor bands this past Saturday. Your performance was awesome!
April 26th WOWE 1st Annual Spring Powwow
April 26th WOWE 1st Annual Spring Powwow
April 26th WOWE 1st Annual Spring Powwow
The results are in. Please join us as we go over the results. We hope to see you there.
Waubun Community Ed will be hosting another 4 hour Defensive Driving Class on Monday, May 13th from 3:30-7:30 in the Waubun Media Center. Contact Dejah at 473-6144 to register. Cost: $30
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Boys Golf @Winemac is Cancelled---SB vs Northome 4:30 in Waubun- HAS BEEN CANCELLED! ~ Baseball @Fertile postponed!--Picture day. Softball will start at 3:15 so they can get to the field to warm up. Varsity Baseball will have to reschedule pictures, JH and JV will take pictures as scheduled.
Elementary Volleyball Camp: May 5th-7th: Cost: $35 (includes T-shirt)... pick up registration forms in Guidance Office
Students interested in competing in the National Poetry Contest from The America Library of Poetry must print their polished 20-line maximum poems and turn in to Ms. Baker for registry by April 26th. More information is on the school website and in the offices.
Post prom - There is a post prom sign up sheet in the high school office. Please sign up if you will be attending so the committee can plan accordingly
We went to NDSU for the FM Symphony Concert, First Lutheran Church in downtown Fargo for a demonstration of the organ, “The king of instruments”, and finally to DL for DQ Dilly Bars down by the beach!
Thunderbird Volleyball Camp is back!
May 5th-7th- Grades K-6... $35 Fee (includes T-shirt)
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Track @Mahnomen Cancelled--JH Girls Golf Cancelled---Softball @ Ada had been postponed to a Doubleheader in Waubun on May 9th.
Thursday: JH Boys Golf @Winemac is Cancelled---SB vs Northome 4:30 in Waubun - still on for now.
Baseball @Fertile postponed!--Picture day. Softball will start at 3:15 so they can get to the field to warm up. Varsity Baseball will have to reschedule pictures, JH and JV will take pictures as scheduled.
The Thunderbird football program would like to thank the communities for an outstanding show of support during the Vikings Town Takeover. Your support and generosity was outstanding. The Vikings representatives were blown away by the support shown to our football program. We would also like to express deep thanks to all those that donated time and helped out at the various activities. A lot of people do little things that make our program special. Special thanks goes out to Tina Starkey and Annie Baker for coordinating this event and making it a huge success. We also thank the Vikings organization and representatives for their help along with Innovative Office Solutions and 3M for making this award possible. Also, to Shirley Kjolberg and the "Grill Master" Bob Bjorge for the delicious meals they prepared. Go Thunderbirds!
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Softball with Northome will be played on Thursday in Waubun-Girls Golf Cancelled
Tuesday: Track @Mahnomen Cancelled--JH Girls Golf Cancelled---SB @ Ada - likely postponed, or site changed
Baseball vs Ada - will not be played in Waubun. Hoping Ada's field is available and we can play over there. Postponed as of now
Thursday: JH Boys Golf @Winemac is Cancelled---SB vs Northome 4:30 in Waubun - still on for now.
Baseball @Fertile 4pm Varsity Only!--Picture day. Softball will start at 3:15 so they can get to the field to warm up. Varsity Baseball will have to reschedule pictures, JH and JV will take pictures as scheduled.
The Victor the Viking Elementary Event has been canceled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. All other events are still on schedule.
School is canceled today for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools due to the hazardous driving conditions.All Community Viking Take Over events are still on schedule. We will send an updated alert for the Elementary school Victor the Viking event. Have a safe day.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School and busses wil be two hours late tomorrow, Friday, April 12, 2019. Busses will pick up where they are able to travel.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools will be released at 1:15 today due to the snow storm and hazardous driving conditions. All afterschool activities are cancelled. SACC will be the only program open. SACC students will need to be picked by 3:00 pm. Have a safe evening.
Flom Lions Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to benefit WOWE's Backpack Program.
Tomorrow is MN Vikings/Purple Day! Wear your favorite Vikings shirt or just anything purple to start out the Community Takeover
Looking for students to volunteer to help service breakfast at the Pancake Feed on April 28th- At the Waubun Community Center from 10am-1pm. All proceeds go towards our Backpack Program. If interested see Dejah
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: NO practice tonight for any Spring Sport ~ Baseball vs Fertile (if our field is not ready we may play @ Fertile. Decision to come. ~ State Speech~ Girls Golf @ Red Lake Falls has been cancelled
Friday: Viking Takeover Events start @ 9am. Any football player wishing to get out of school for this needs to see Coach Clark ASAP. ~ 5th/6th grades will be leaving for Ogema @ 9:10am for Viktor the Viking Program
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Baseball vs Fertile (if our field is not ready we may play @ Fertile. Decision to come. ~ State Speech~ Girls Golf @ Red Lake Falls has been cancelled
Friday: Viking Takeover Events start @ 9am. Any football player wishing to get out of school for this needs to see Coach Clark ASAP. ~ 5th/6th grades will be leaving for Ogema @ 9:10am for Viktor the Viking Program
Saturday: Softball tournament @ Park Rapids.
Congrats to the Thunderbird Girls' softball team on a very nice win over pelican Rapids yesterday in frigid temperatures, great job ladies....practice for everyone today...
Cops vs Kids Basketball Game. Thursday, April 18th in Mahnomen.2:20pm Senior Thunderbird basketball players vs White Earth PD’s finest. Grades 7-12 are invited to attend IF they have no discipline write ups, unexcused absences or tardies
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Tuesday: Softball @ Pelican Rapids (varsity only! @ 4:15 @ 2:10- bus leaves @ 2:25~ Track @ Bemidji -
Thursday: Baseball vs Fertile (if our field is not ready we may play @ Fertile. Decision to come. ~ State Speech~ Girls Golf @ Red Lake Falls has been cancelled
Friday: Viking Takeover Events start @ 9am. Any football player wishing to get out of school for this needs to see Coach Clark ASAP. ~ 5th/6th grades will be leaving for Ogema @ 9:10am for Viktor the Viking Program
Saturday: Softball tournament @ Park Rapids.
Academic Breakfast is Wednesday morning at 8am.
Cops vs Kids Basketball Game. Thursday, April 18th in Mahnomen.2:20pm Senior Thunderbird basketball players vs White Earth PD’s finest. Grades 7-12 are invited to attend IF they have no discipline write ups, unexcused absences or tardies (Starting on TODAY)
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Softball @ Pelican Rapids (varsity @ 4:15 with JH/JV combo game to follow. Please excuse players @ 2:10- bus leaves @ 2:25~ Track @ Bemidji - please excuse tracksters @ 10am
Thursday: Baseball vs Fertile (if our field is not ready we may play @ Fertile. Decision to come. ~ State Speech~ Girls Golf @ Red Lake Falls has been cancelled
Friday: Viking Takeover Events start @ 9am. Any football player wishing to get out of school for this needs to see Coach Clark ASAP. ~ 5th/6th grades will be leaving for Ogema @ 9:10am for Viktor the Viking Program
Saturday: Softball tournament @ Park Rapids.
Softball: Game originally scheduled for today, then switched to April 29, will now be played Tuesday, April 9 at Pelican Rapids. Varsity will play at 4:15 and there will be JH/JV combo game to follow (mostly 7/8 grade and a few freshmen). They will only have 1 field ready to go.
Bus will leave Mahnomen at 2:10 - Mahnomen drives
JH Softball scrimmage at Twin Valley @ 4:30
Everyone is invited to the sub-section Honors concert tonight. It is at 7:00 in Mahnomen. Cost is $5 adults and $3 students. This is a fabulous night of musical entertainment. Congratulations to our participants: Sydney Bly, Alayna Gary, Nathan Nelson, Doug McArthur, and Elizabeth Reich.
Good luck Mackenzie Lampton as she competes in the Humorous category at the Section Speech Tournament today! Today she represents all Thunderbirds in this high-performing, intensely competitive activity! If you are thinking of Speech next year, it's never too early to go talk to Coach Baker.
Cops vs Kids Basketball Game. Thursday, April 18th in Mahnomen.2:20pm Senior Thunderbird basketball players vs White Earth PD’s finest. Grades 7-12 are invited to attend IF they have no discipline write ups, unexcused absences or tardies (Starting on Monday)
Reminder to all Seniors: Scholarship deadlines are coming up. Please fill them out as soon as possible, do not wait until the last day to turn them in.
The 4th Grade Living Wax Museum was a huge success! Mrs. Haverkamp had Travis Pastrana, Drew Brees, Adam Sandler, Helen Keller, Ariana Grande, Mother Theresa, Carrie Underwood, Martin Luther King Jr., Danica Patrick, Orville Wright, Eugenie Clark, Jane Goodall, Bethany Hamilton, Tom Brady, and Kesha in her classroom today! Great job 4th graders!
Please help us encourage and excite our 3rd and 4th grade students to do very well on their state testing. We made a video to help encourage them to do awesome.
https://youtu.be/By883VvExoI
Please fill out the Indian Education survey. They are located at the bottom left side of our Indian Education website. https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/page/indian-ed-main
Boys and Girls Club will be closed today
Thunderbirds/Vikings Youth Football camp: April 13th- grades K-8 (boys and girls) Mahnomen High School- register online. Pick up information in the guidance office
Softball Friday @Pelican Rapids has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29.
There will be a Jr High Softball scrimmage at Twin Valley added on Friday, April 5 at 4:30
Students: Looking for something to do this summer? Check out the bulletin board across from the online room. There are camps, job opportunities, sports camps and much more. Things will continually be added as they are available.
Cops vs Kids Basketball Game. Thursday, April 18th in Mahnomen.2:20pm Senior Thunderbird basketball players vs White Earth PD’s finest. Grades 7-12 are invited to attend IF they have no discipline write ups, unexcused absences or tardies (Starting on Monday)
Taco Sale
Celebrating perfect attendance for 3rd quarter!
#Everydaycounts
Sports/Activities-
The boys and girls Basketball awards will be TOMORROW at 6:00 pm at the Waubun school. Ice cream will be served.
Thunderbirds/Vikings Youth Football camp: April 13th- grades K-8 (boys and girls) Mahnomen High School- register online. Pick up information in the guidance office
Softball Friday @Pelican Rapids has been rescheduled for Monday, April 29.
There will be a Jr High Softball scrimmage at Twin Valley added on Friday, April 5 at 4:30
Your community will be honored with the Football Community of the Year Award at out event on Saturday, April 27th.
On behalf of the Minnesota Vikings and the National Football Foundation, congratulations on being a State Champion. We have invited all Football State Championship Coaches to be a part of the 2019 Minnesota Football Honors Event. The Minnesota Football Honors is a celebration of Minnesota Football and is held at US Bank Stadium.
The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at www.minnesotafootballhonors.com for $25. Feel free to invite team members, families and friends of your program.
Mrs. Halverson's Class is learning to "Keep the Day" no matter what life throws at them. Today, it was snow! We challenge you to do the same.
The Code yellow has been lifted and we are back to our normal routines. Thank you to law enforcement, administration, staff, students, and parents for all working together to ensure our school's safety.
Everyone is safe. Today Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at 10:58 am the Waubun School implemented a lockdown due to a report of a person with a weapon near the school building. The report was determined to be "unfounded", which means after an intensive search and investigation, the report was not substantiated at this time. There will be an ongoing investigation into this incident. The administration, staff, and students did an excellent job of following emergency procedures. The police and sheriff's office established and maintained a safety perimeter around the school very quickly. I want to thank the officers for their quick response. While there was no direct threat against the school, we will continue to be proactive in our responses to make sure we are keeping the safety of our students and staff at the forefront. A part of that safety includes not sending out alerts about the situation that may put us at greater risk and or compromise law enforcement efforts. We continue to be in a code yellow. Parents, please avoid the natural instinct of wanting to come to school. We need to give law enforcement the clearance they need to continue their investigation. I will notify you when we are back to full clearance. Thank you.
Today is World Autism Awareness Day!
Mrs. Oertwich and some of her 2nd graders wore blue to spread awareness for acceptance and understanding of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is so important to teach acceptance and kindness of all regardless of differences starting at a young age! Way to show your support, 2nd graders!
Thank you to all of the blood donors. We exceeded our goal! Student council workers, you were awesome too. Thanks for your hard work and assistance.
Congratulations to our April Senior of the Month: Collin Adams
Vote!
Preschool screening/ Kindergarten Orientation
The Seven Teachings, also known as Seven Grandfather Teachings, are a set of principles we conduct towards other people. These seven teachings encompass virtue among the Anishinaabe or Ojibwe culture and are similar in nations and reservations across the United States. We propose to nominate and honor students in Waubun School who demonstrate one of the Grandfather teachings in their home, school, or community. They may be nominated by any staff. This month's teaching is Nibwakaawin (Wisdom) the mixture of teachings combined with experiences of life, not only through knowledge but using good sense and course of action to form a positive attitude. Congratulations to our students for receiving the Wisdom award!
Town Takeover
Bus 3 is running approxiamately 20 minutes late. The bus got stuck in the mud. We have a tow truck on the way to pull them out. Following protocal, students will be safely removed while the bus is being towed. Then they will reload and be on their way.
Friday Fun Night @ Bears
There is a JH Honors Concert in Mahnomen tonight at 6:30. Everyone is welcome to attend. Congratulations to Connor Adams, Dennis Ashley, Jameson Donner, Justice Alvarado, and Kiearra Keezer for being selected to represent Waubun in the band.
Today is the last day to order your Thunderbird Stainless Steel Tumblers from Close Up- $20.00
Nothing better than Dr. Seuss pajama day and catapults in STEAM class
Vince Olson story telling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7hX-WqoG9g&t=14s
Sunshine Englund Fundraiser for her Washington DC trip with Close Up!
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools will be holding their Early Childhood Screening on Monday, April 8th. This is for children entering Kindergarten or Kick-Start the fall of 2019.
Please contact Suzy Olson at 473-6175 or suzyo@waubun.k12.mn.us to schedule an appointment.
Kindergarten orientation will be held at Ogema Elementary on Thursday, April 4th at 5:30 pm and Friday, April 5th at 9:00 am.
Families and children who are eligible for kindergarten during the 2019-2020 school year are invited to attend one of the sessions. Children must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2019 to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
No Kick-Start on Friday, the 5th and Monday, the 8th; as well as no Kindergarten on the 5th.
Sports/Activities-
JH Boys and Girls Golf will start Monday, April 1
JH Boys and Girls Track and Field will start Tuesday, April 2
The boys and girls Basketball awards will be on Tuesday, April 4th at 6:00 pm at the Waubun school. Ice cream will be served.
Thunderbirds/Vikings Youth Football camp: April 13th- grades K-8 (boys and girls) Mahnomen High School- register online. Pick up information in the guidance office
There is a real urgency for blood donations right now. We have many openings yet for the blood drive on Monday, April 1st. Email or talk to Ms. Bauck or a student council member if you can donate and help save lives. Remember, if you are 16 or 17 you will need to fill out a parent permission form and bring it with you or turn it in ahead of time. See Ms. Bauck or pick one up from the table in the guidance office.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools will be holding their Early Childhood Screening on Monday, April 8th. This is for children entering Kindergarten or Kick-Start the fall of 2019.
Please contact Suzy Olson at 473-6175 or suzyo@waubun.k12.mn.us to schedule an appointment.
Kindergarten orientation will be held at Ogema Elementary on Thursday, April 4th at 5:30 pm and Friday, April 5th at 9:00 am.
Families and children who are eligible for kindergarten during the 2019-2020 school year are invited to attend one of the sessions. Children must be 5 years old by September 1st, 2019 to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
We have THREE Thunderbird Speech competitors advancing to Sections in Fosston next Friday: Mackenzie Lampton in Humor, Malachai Russell in Discussion, and Evander Brown in Creative Expression! Section alternates include Lilly Dayton, Ayva Sampson, and Nathan Nelson. Congratulate our thunderous speakers!
Title VI Parent Committee election for 2019-2020 school year. Three positions along with a teacher rep and student rep (grades 9-12) are up for election. Nominations can be sent to Patti DeGroat via email. pattid@waubun.k12.mn.us starting April 1, 2019 to April 12, 2019. Election will be held two weeks later in conjunction with community event scheduled for the month of May.
Boys and Girls Basketball awards night moved to April 4
DNR-Deer night- TONIGHT- 6-8pm Waubun Media Center- FREE
Thunderbirds/MN Vikings Youth Football camp
Congratulations to our Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
The Waubun School Forest remains closed at this time. Please stay tuned for updates.
Ongoing support for our students
Our Indian Education staff will be partnering with White Earth Mental Health and the White Earth Cultural Division to offer talking circles on site at Ogema Elementary once a week for the remainder of the school year. They will start on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Students will voluntarily attend circle. We will offer this to 3rd and 4th graders to start out the talking circle support system. We will assess needs and continue to follow up with students at the end of the year into next fall. All students are welcome to attend. Our plan is to extend this support to more grades and the Waubun site over time. We will also offer smudging for those who need it. Any staff that are available are also welcome to attend.
If you have any questions please contact, Megan Lhotka or Laurie Johnson at 218-473-6174, or Lisa Weber at 218-473-6171. Please contact the office if you do not want your child to have a choice to attend Talking Circles.
Miigwech,
Megan Lhotka, Ojibwe Language and Culture Teacher
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
What is a Talking Circle?
The talking circle is a very effective way to remove barriers and to allow people to express themselves with complete freedom. The talking circle is making its appearance in schools, corporate board rooms and team dressing rooms around the world, for the simple reason that the technique works very well. The symbolism of the circle, with no beginning and with nobody in a position of prominence, serves to encourage people to speak freely and honestly about things that are on their minds.
Everyone sits in a circle. A token, such as a feather or a special talking stick, is passed clockwise around the circle. As each person receives the token, they may speak for as long as they wish, including addressing a topic brought up by another in the circle. When they have finished, they pass the token along. If someone does not wish to speak, they simply pass the token. The token may go around several times; when everyone has had the opportunity to speak as many times as they wish, the conductor ends the circle.
The most common type of circle is a simple sharing circle, where people just share whatever they have to say. There is no particular purpose or theme. The sharing circle is also an excellent introduction to this great learning tool and for those who are just discovering traditional ways. We find that the circles generate a feeling of harmony and kinship in those who participate.
Another common circle, and perhaps the most powerful, is the healing circle. This is generally guided by the conductor, and will be convened to deal with issues that are bothering people. These issues may be specific, or the circle may be called to simply allow everyone to get any problems off their chests. Very often, a simple chance to have a voice, and to have a problem heard in a sympathetic and supportive environment, is all that a person requires for healing
Another type of circle is used to mediate problems between people, either individuals or groups. Again, very often all that is required for a solution to such problems is the opportunity to hear and speak in complete honesty, so that both sides of the problem become aware of the impact of the problem on the other party. In these circles, the conductor guides the participants toward finding their own equitable solution to their problem, since a solution that is created by the participants is the most likely to work over the long term.
Good luck to our elementary wrestlers at the Regional Tournament in Bemidji on Saturday!
College Field Trips: March 27th & 28th- University of MN-Minneapolis & St.Cloud University- OVERNIGHT TRIP. Grades 10-12
April 3rd-5th- Haskell University in Lawrence Kansas. Grades 10-12 ** Sign up and get permission forms in the Guidance Office.
Attention Juniors there will be Senior Night this Monday at 6pm. You will get your transcript and do a credit check to see where you are in order to graduate. If you have scheduling questions please wait until Senior Night to ask!!!
Attention 8th grade: There will be a 9th grade orientation night Monday at 5:15pm. Learn about high school graduation requirements, signing up for classes and much more!
A HUGE congratulations to the probationary 2019-2020 Thunderbird Cheer Squad consisting of - Captain Carissa Kent, Co-Captain Arianna Anderson, Co-Captain Makenzie Lee, Amber Kologi, Elayna Toczek, Justice Alvarado, Leah Olson, Abigail Baker, Leah Kent, Alicia VanPelt, Jada Nelson, Gaby Dinh, Sonoma Hanks, Gina Baker, Lilly Dayton, and Tia Bevins.
Each squad member was evaluated on rhythm, jumps, enthusiasm, volume, and overall willingness to participate, mingle, and to master new skills.
From captain Carissa, Coach Mrs. Pariso, and Assistant Coach Miss. Haverkamp - congratulations! We could not have been more impressed with the effort all gave over the past several days which made this a hard decision to make.
We look forward to working with you and watching you grow into a powerful team! Go Thunderbirds!!
Just a reminder to those cheer hopefuls that did not make the squad - each new cheerleader member is on probation until May. If one of the new members cannot complete their cheer obligations we will be looking to you to fill their position. If you would like to participate in any of our upcoming activities, please feel free to join us.
There will be a new cheer parent/guardian meeting on Monday, March 25th at 5:30 pm in room 205 at Waubun High School followed by our annual fundraiser at 6:00 pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Please stop in to see Mrs. Pariso or Miss. Haverkamp for additional information and paperwork.
Funeral Services:
Please notify the office if you are going to be taking your child or children to the funeral on Friday or Monday. We want to support families and be respectful of the funeral and your family time together. However, we also want to be extra vigilant at this very difficult time, to make sure we are tracking students and making sure we aware of where they are and ensure they are well.
Send in a note, call, or email the building office as soon as you know what your plans are. Thank you.
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
Shane Woods Jr., age 9, of White Earth, MN, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019, at his home.
A Funeral Service, together with his mother, Emma, and brother, Frederick, will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at the White Earth Community Center in White Earth, MN. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the White Earth Community Center and continue until the funeral service. A Prayer Service will begin at 6:00 pm on Sunday evening.
(copied from the Anderson Funeral Home site)
Visitation for Terrance “Terry” Tibbetts, Chairman of the White Earth Nation, will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Naytahwaush Charter School and continue throughout the evening. A wake service will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Mahnomen, MN, with visitation being held one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Free Gospel Alliance Cemetery, Naytahwaush, MN.
(copied from the Anderson Funeral Home site)
There will be a blood drive here on April 1st from 8:00-1:15. See Cole Dinh, Ms. Bauck, or any student council member to sign up. You can also register on line at Vitalant.com
Speech students who have shown exceptional motivation and dedication have received awards! Congrats to Mackenzie Lampton for the Award of Excellence, Eric Beaupre for the Always Award, Nathan Nelson for the Humorous Consistency Award, Lilly Dayton for the Drama Queen Award, and Carissa Kent for the Award of Professionalism. Sub-sections is on Tuesday!
Sympathies are extended to the White Earth Community
White Earth Behavioral Health will be hosting a Talking Circle at 5:30 in the Waubun School Commons Area. The topic will be focused on helping parents talk to their children about grief and is open to everyone in the community.
Sports/Activities-
Cheerleading tryouts for grades 6-11 in Waubun
Baseball will be starting Thursday night instead of tonight- in Mahnomen for pitchers and catchers.
College Field Trips: March 27th & 28th- University of MN-Minneapolis & St.Cloud University- OVERNIGHT TRIP. Grades 10-12
April 3rd-5th- Haskell University in Lawrence Kansas. Grades 10-12 ** Sign up and get permission forms in the Guidance Office.
Title VI Parent Committee Meeting- tonight @ 5:00 in Waubun.
DNR invites conversation about deer at open house in Waubun
Public can meet local wildlife staff and learn about proposed season changes
Anyone interested in deer can talk with area wildlife managers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday, Mar.26, 6-8 p.m., at the Waubun School Library, 1013 3rd Street.
This local, open-house-style meeting is a way to encourage discussions about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships and foster two-way communication between the DNR and the public. The DNR began the meetings last year with the release of its statewide deer management plan.
In addition to discussing general concerns about deer, individuals can ask DNR staff about last year’s harvest data, share observations, discuss potential season changes and get a preview of the Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan that has been updated since the 2010 edition and will be formally released in April. Season changes include a proposed statewide youth deer hunting season.
No formal presentations have been planned; people can arrive any time during the scheduled meeting time.
The DNR will provide further online feedback opportunities for the public, with surveys that will cover chronic wasting disease management alternatives, perception of local deer populations, and potential hunting season changes for deer and other species. The survey addressing CWD will be available online at mndnr.gov/deerplan in late March. Online feedback opportunities concerning deer perceptions and season changes will be available in early April.
The DNR encourages anyone who can’t attend the meeting to contact Rob Baden, Detroit Lakes area wildlife supervisor, robert.baden@state.mn.us, 218-846-8476, for additional information or to address any questions about deer management.
More about the Minnesota deer management plan
The DNR released the Minnesota White-Tailed Deer Management Plan in July 2018, setting new goals and priorities, increasing formal opportunities for citizens to influence deer decisions, and aiming for a disease-free deer population. The plan was a result of two years of planning that involved statewide meetings and hundreds of in-depth conversations with citizens and stakeholders. The full plan is available on the DNR website at mndnr.gov/deerplan.
WOWE Title VI Parent Committee Meeting
March 20, 2019 Waubun Media Center 5 PM
Congratulations to Mackenzie Lampton for receiving the KRJM/KRJB good student award.
4-H Project Day! March 30th. @ Mahnomen Elementary. FREE and all ages welcome. Art projects, cupcake decorating, fishing tales and much more! Registration forms and information in the Guidance Office
College Field Trips: March 27th & 28th- University of MN-Minneapolis & St.Cloud University- OVERNIGHT TRIP. Grades 10-12
April 3rd-5th- Haskell University in Lawrence Kansas. Grades 10-12 ** Sign up and get permission forms in the Guidance Office.
Sports/Activities-
Cheerleading tryouts for grades 6-11 in Mahnomen-
Baseball meeting for grades 7-12 during homeroom today in Mr. Kohlers room at noon. Practice starts tomorrow in Mahnomen after school for pitchers and catchers.
Counseling and Support Services Available
We will have counseling and support services available to students and staff to help our Waubun-Ogema-White Earth community cope with the tragic loss of one of our students and his family.
We will share updated infromation as it becomes available.
Everyone is invited to the FREE concerts tonight! The JH and SH bands perform at 7:00 and the choirs at 8:00.
Juniors: Mrs. Dady is running the ACT English/Reading/Writing Strategy session this Thursday. The after school session will run from 3:30 to 5:30; the after practice session will run from 5:30-7:30. Please let Mrs. Dady know if and when you plan to attend.
As we learn and grow, the expectations, responsibilities and competition facing us tend to compound ... And when all of those challenges pile up, they can make us feel smaller in comparison. If that happens, let the wisdom that you are enough overtake your perceived shortcomings. Each time you feel self-criticism coming on, give yourself a compliment instead. Today, remind yourself that you stack up. Then, remind someone else that they stack up too.
Sports/Activities-
Cheerleading tryouts for grades 6-11 in Mahnomen--Cheerleader's meet by the superintendent's doors (east doors) by 3:35 pm dressed for practice - bus leaves by 3:40 pm.
softball players..we will start practice today…
Boys and Girls Golf meeting today at 3:15 in the commons for all in grades 7-12 interested in going out for Golf this spring.
NO Boys & Girls Club today
Please come join us next Tuesday for our ONLY fundraiser of the year: Thunderbird Speech Night! We have a TON of silent auction items: coffee, fishing, tools, makeup, purses, baked goods, kids baskets, and a ton more. There is an all you can eat taco salad bar with dessert (minimum $5 suggested donation) and live music! Come celebrate with us.
Hello family, friends, and members of the community!
The Department of American Indian Studies is happy to announce another year of our American Indian Summer Institute (AISI) that aims to get indigenous students acquainted with University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus, facilities, students, faculty, and staff. We want to foster an early sense of ease and familiarity on college campuses that will make the transition into higher education that much easier for students.
Students will stay in a residential hall on U of M campus and spend 6 days attending classes and workshops on college prep, admissions, financial aid, professional development, ACT prep, cultural knowledge, and various academic areas. The ultimate goal for this program is to help prepare our students for college, offer them a chance to meet other youth from around the state, and build their academic confidence.
If you or someone you know has a student that fits the requirements, please forward the application as we would love to host them in our second year of the AISI program.
All communications should be sent to aisi@umn.edu
Where: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, East Bank - Minneapolis, MN
When: Tentatively TBD: Sunday, July 28, 2019 - Saturday, August 03, 2019 &/or Sunday, August 04, 2019 - Saturday, August 10, 2019.
Eligibility: AISI is open to all high school students who will enter grades 8-11 in the 2019-20 academic year. (Rising seniors application will be accepted on a case-by-case basis and are encouraged to apply) We will accept applications from all students who self-identify as part of an indigenous community in Minnesota.
Price: AISI is a FREE program. Housing and meals are provided.
Travel: Travel to the START of the program is provided. Pick-up sites are TBD based on applicant locations. Students will need to be picked up at the conclusion of the program.
Application Timeline: The priority deadline is on April 1, 2019, although we will accept applications on a rolling basis until May 13, 2019 where we will then send out final notifications.
Application Process:
We encourage students from all academic backgrounds to apply, as we are looking at applications more holistically and taking other qualifications into consideration
2019 Thunderbird Football Cheer Tryouts Open to all students grades 6-11. Participants MUST attend all four days to learn routines and cheers. Each day from - 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
4-H Project Day! March 30th. @ Mahnomen Elementary. FREE and all ages welcome. Art projects, cupcake decorating, fishing tales and much more! Registration forms and information in the Guidance Office
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Miss Allen's class had so much fun sledding today to celebrate the elementary school earning 1500 Caught Being Good Slips this year! What a beautiful day; spring can't be far away! 🤞
Dorman Fan Bus for tonight's game has been cancelled.
thank you
Knowledge Bowl meet today has been cancelled
Please come join us next Tuesday for our ONLY fundraiser of the year: Thunderbird Speech Night! We have a TON of silent auction items: coffee, fishing, tools, makeup, purses, baked goods, kids baskets, and a ton more. There is an all you can eat taco salad bar with dessert (minimum $5 suggested donation) and live music! Come celebrate with us.
2019 Thunderbird Football Cheer Tryouts Open to all students grades 6-11. Participants MUST attend all four days to learn routines and cheers. Each day from - 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
@ Mahnomen High School -Monday and Tuesday, March 18th and 19th
@ Waubun High School -Wednesday and Thursday, March 20th and 21st.
Probationary Squad announced on Friday, March 22nd.
Wear exercise gear, tennis shoes, no jewelry, and have hair pulled back out of face.
Sports/Activities-
Boys Basketball Sub Section Championship vs Henning @ Perham @6:00
Fan Bus: $20 (sign up and pay by noon today) leaving Waubun @ 4:40 and Ogema @ 4:50- students must be accompanied by an adult. Price DOES NOT include admission to game. Sign up in the Guidance Office
The school forest is closed temporarily due to snow damage.
JH and SH Concerts MONDAY NIGHT March 18th! Band at 7:00 and choir at 8:00. The bands are celebrating March Madness with "Dance Music".
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools will have a one-hour early release on Wednesday, March 13 to allow students, parents, staff, and bus drivers to support the Thunderbirds Boys Basketball team in section 6A semi-finals in Perham. There will be no after-school activities or late buses. Only SACC will be offered and those students will need to be picked up by 4:30 pm. Go Thunderbirds!
Dorman Fan Bus Information
Basketball Game vs Henning tomorrow night has been officially moved to PERHAM at 6:00pm. Again tomorrow night IN PERHAM at 6:00
Join us for our annual fundraiser: Thunderbird Speech Night!
Please come join us next Tuesday for our ONLY fundraiser of the year: Thunderbird Speech Night!
We have a TON of silent auction items: coffee, fishing, tools, makeup, purses, baked goods, kids baskets, and a ton more.
There is an all you can eat taco salad bar with dessert (minimum $5 suggested donation) and live music! Come celebrate with us.
Congratulations to our March Senior of the Month:
Josie Stevens
Congratulations to our band ensemble participants yesterday. Syd Bly, Lizy Reich, and Alayna Gary received a superior rating and Nathan Nelson and Mackenzie Lampton received an excellent rating.
Attention softball players..we will start practice on Monday....
2019 Thunderbird Football Cheer Tryouts Open to all students grades 6-11. Participants MUST attend all four days to learn routines and cheers. Each day from - 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm
@ Mahnomen High School -Monday and Tuesday, March 18th and 19th
@ Waubun High School -Wednesday and Thursday, March 20th and 21st.
Probationary Squad announced on Friday, March 22nd.
Wear exercise gear, tennis shoes, no jewelry, and have hair pulled back out of face.
Our yearbooks GLOW in the DARK this year!
***THEY ARE GOING FAST***
Order YOURS before you are too late!
Order online at jostens.com or bring $45 to Ms. Baker ASAP
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team for their overtime victory over NCE/UH last night. Next game is Wednesday night vs Henning @ UMMorris @ 6:00pm
*Stay tuned for information on fan bus, and any changes due to weather
** As soon as we find out when/if things are changing due to weather we will let you know. STAY TUNED FOR ALL UPDATES!!
Boys Basketball UPDATE:
Game has been postponed. We will play Monday night in Perham at 7:45. Next game, if we should win, will be at Morris on Wednesday, March 13..
Please spread the word!
Congratulations to our February "Seven Grandfather Teaching" Award Winners. This month's teaching is Bravery- Zoongide'ewin: holding firm to thoughts and strongly stand when we don't know the outcome.
** Shawl students are holding was made by Ms. Diana King and will proudly be displayed with all the pictures of the award winners.
There will be a Dollars for Scholars meeting in Ogema on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:15 am.
There will be a softball meeting during advisory TODAY in the GYM...all girls 7-12 who are interested in joining Fastpitch softball this spring please attend.....
Congratulations to the Boys Thunderbird Basketball team on their playoff victory over Park Christian last night.
Next game is Saturday @ 12:45 vs NCE/UH @ Concordia College- if cancelled because of the weather Thunderbirds will play Monday Night@ Perham
STAY UP TO DATE BY FOLLOWING OUR FB PAGE.
WHS Spring Concert
Today our 5th graders left for a once in a lifetime trip to the Science Museum of MN for a "Science Matters Overnight Camp-In" and a visit the MN State Capital. Our 5th graders will be able to explore Science Stations, view a live Science Theatre presentation, an overnight stay in museum exhibit galleries with museum staff and so much more! Stay tuned for more pictures.
https://www.smm.org/
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoffs @ Waubun @ 7:00pm ~ Speech @ Crookston-
Basketball game Thursday is a play-off game. No passes will be accepted!
LET'S FILL UP THE GYM WITH THUNDERBIRDS TONIGHT!!!
There will be a softball meeting during advisory on FRIDAY in the GYM...all girls 7-12 who are interested in joining Fastpitch softball this spring please attend.....
JH Speech today has been cancelled
DNR Deer Clinic
Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week! Thank you for your dedication to helping our students grow and succeed!
Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week! WOWE paraprofessionals are dedicated and committed. They advocate for and support our students in so many ways. These staff members absolutely make a difference in our student’s lives, each and every day and WOWE students and fellow staff are grateful. THANK YOU!!
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoffs @ Waubun @ 7:00pm ~ Speech @ Crookston-
Basketball game Thursday is a play-off game. No passes will be accepted!
Parent Teacher Conference Preference Survey:
The district is in the process of creating the school calendar for next year. There was a suggestion made to change conferences from two evening conferences, to a Thursday evening and a Friday morning the following day. Students would be given the day off on the Friday of morning conferences.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevpGnGkaeS3p-Q45JYQexe93u3PQRuMKOu1WAFrYmC_0bG8w/viewform?usp=sf_link
New Thunderbird socks available in the school store. $12...
Celebrate Music in our Schools month by attending the following concerts in our school:
6th grade band - Fri., Mar. 8th @ 3:00 - band room
JH & SH band - Mon. Mar. 18th @ 7:00 - gym
JH & SH choir - Mon. Mar. 18th @ 8:00 - commons
5th grade band - Fri., Mar. 22nd @ 3:00 - band room
Vikings Town Take Over!
Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week! There are over 28,000 paraprofessionals in Minnesota working hard every day to make sure every child has the education they need to succeed in school and life. Thank them for their hard work by recognizing their efforts and contributions!
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoffs @ Waubun @ 7:00pm ~ Speech @ Crookston
Section 6A Boys Basketball Brackets are out! Thunderbirds claimed the #2 seed and will be playing their first round on Thursday @ 7:00pm. Stay tuned for location (Mahnomen or Waubun)
Mrs.Oertwich’s 2nd graders had a blast sledding today! They celebrated filling up their PRIDE penny holder.
JO try-outs will be this Sunday at the Waubun high school gym. The times are the same as what is on your registration form.
Times are as follows:
1:00 – 1:45 pm: 4th, 5th and 6th grade
2:00 – 3:00 pm: 7th and 8th grade
3:00 – 4:00 pm: 9th, 10th and 11th grade
If you cannot make it and would like to play, please contact Vickie.
The Kindness Challenge winners are the Jr High and Seniors!! Both Teams will receive a Pizza Party. Details will go to your homeroom teachers early next week! Thank you all for who participated. Continue to be KIND!!!
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge~ State Wrestling @ St. Paul
Saturday: Girls Sub Section playoffs @ Concordia ~ Speech @ Walker~ State Wrestling
Ms. Clark’s 3rd Graders loved using snow shoes and spending time outside at Tamarac today!
Congratulations to our Caught Being Good Winners!
Quote of the Day - "This is better than recess!" Third graders braved the cold weather for an awesome day at Tamarac.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoffs @ Park Christian (7pm)bus leaves @ 4:20 ~ State Wrestling Tournament
Friday: Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge~ State Wrestling @ St. Paul
Saturday: Girls Sub Section playoffs @ Concordia ~ Speech @ Walker~ State Wrestling
There is a 7-9 Knowledge Bowl meet today in Ada. Students should meet by the superintendent's door after 8th hour.
JOM information- TIME TO VOTE!!!
Kick-Start is having Beach Day today!!!
Attention Juniors:
Mrs. Vickmark will be hosting math ACT/MCA prep sessions over the next month. Please check your school email for the sign up sheet and add your name to the shared googledoc so that Mrs. Vickmark can prepare accordingly. The first session is THIS SATURDAY from 8:00 am to noon!
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoffs @ Park Christian (7pm)bus leaves @ 4:20 ~ State Wrestling Tournament
Friday: Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge~ State Wrestling @ St. Paul
Saturday: Girls Sub Section playoffs @ Concordia ~ Speech @ Walker~ State Wrestling
Junior High 7th, 8th and 9th grade event!
Reminder that we have parent/teacher conferences today from 3:30-7:00 in Waubun and Ogema. We look forward to meeting with you to share your child’s progress!
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools is seeking your feedback. Because our enrollment is growing, we have some long term decisions to make. This gives us a great opportunity to take a deeper look at our District. What do we value as a community? We have held listening sessions throughout January and February and received great feedback! Thank you to everyone who has attended. If you could not attend, now is your time to share what is important to you! Please complete the enclosed survey by March 4, 2019. Sincerely, Lisa Weber Superintendent https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSF3B67
Get ready! Wednesday is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
School bus drivers are the first face our students see each morning and the last person they see at the end of their day. Be sure to thank a bus driver Wednesday- maybe even make a card or bring the bus garage some doughnuts - to show appreciation for everything our bus drivers do for our students every day!
We will have Spirit Day on Thursday to cheer on our Thunderbirds!
* Wishing Garret Eiynck the best of luck as he prepares for the State Wrestling Tournament
* Good luck to our girls as they have their first playoff game at Park Christian on Thursday night starting at 7:00
Let's cheer them all on!
Congrats to the Boys Basketball Team for their win over Clearbrook-Gonvick 82-63 last night!
The Thunderbird Volleyball Awards banquet for the Varsity, JV and C-team will be held Sunday, March 3rd and 6 pm in the Mahnomen School Cafeteria. The banquet is potluck.
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Boys Basketball vs TRF @ Mahnomen (C team;5:00, JV and Varsity to follow) ~ Speech @ Park Rapids
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoffs @ Park Christian (7pm)bus leaves @ 4:35 ~ State Wrestling Tournament
Friday: Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge~ State Wrestling @ St. Paul
Saturday: Girls Sub Section playoffs @ Concordia ~ Speech @ Walker~ State Wrestling
Parent/Teacher Conferences TODAY @ 3:30-7:00pm ~ Book Fair in Waubun
Congratulations to Chase Dorman for receiving the KRJB/KRJM Good Student Award!
NO After School Activities due to conferences
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is more common than people think, so to raise awareness, White Earth Mental Health will be sponsoring trivia questions each day this week. Questions will be sent to your student emails, answer correctly for a chance to win a fabulous prize!
Monday – 1. True or False: One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults.
Attention Juniors: Mrs. Vickmark will be hosting math ACT/MCA prep sessions over the next month. Please check your school email for the sign up sheet and add your name to the shared googledoc so that Mrs. Vickmark can prepare accordingly.******The first session is THIS SATURDAY from 8:00 am to noon!
Parent/Teacher Conferences TOMORROW @ 3:30-7:00pm ~ Book Fair
The book fair will be open Tues and Weds. mornings from 7:30-8:10, during conferences tomorrow from 3:30-7:00 Or, see Mrs. Refshaw to make an appointment to go to the book Fair.
The Thunderbird Volleyball Awards banquet for the Varsity, JV and C-team will be held Sunday, March 3rd and 6 pm in the Mahnomen School Cafeteria. The banquet is potluck.
Congratulations to the Mahnomen/Wabun wrestlers on a great effort this past weekend at the section 8A individual wrestling tournament.
113 pounds - Will Olson 5th
120 pounds - Garret Eiynck 1st
138 pounds - Adma Syverson 5th
145 pounds - Chase Dorman 3rd
Garret Eyinck was also selected to the academic all region team
Garret will be competing in the State Wrestling Tournament this Friday and Saturday at the EXCEL energy center in St. Paul.
BUSY WEEK AT WHS!
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys Basketball @ Clearbrook. (bus leaves @ 4:00) ** JV Boys & girls Basketball game @ COLA has been CANCELLED!
Tuesday: Boys Basketball vs TRF @ Mahnomen (C team;5:00, JV and Varsity to follow) ~ Speech @ Park Rapids
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoffs @ Park Christian (7pm)bus leaves @ 4:35 ~ State Wrestling Tournament
Friday: Boys Basketball @ Breckenridge~ State Wrestling @ St. Paul
Saturday: Girls Sub Section playoffs @ Concordia ~ Speech @ Walker~ State Wrestling
School and busses will be two hours late tomorrow for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District due to blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult. Have a safe evening.
Join us for the Thunderbird Speech Team's ONLY fundraiser - $5 (or more) all you can eat taco salad bar with dessert!
Updates for boys basketball next week
Monday, Feb. 25 at Clearbrook
Tuesday, Feb. 26 in Mahnomen vs Thief River Falls
No boys game on Feb. 28th so everyone can go to Park Christian to watch the Lady Thunderbirds win!!!
JV Games at COLA for Monday have been cancelled.
"Practicing being engineers in STEAM class today!
Congrats the the boys basketball on their victory over Northern Freeze last night!
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections (please excuse wrestlers and stats @ 11:30) Boys Varsity Basketball @ NCEUH (Twin Valley) Bus leaves @ 4:10
Saturday: Wrestling Individuals Sections ~ Speech @ Moorhead
Thunderbird Girls Basketball team earned the #6 seed and will play @ Park Christian on Feb. 28th @ 7:00pm. Good Luck Thunderbirds. Let's fill Moorhead with Thunderbird fans next Thursday!!!
There is no C team boys basketball practice or game tonight (2/21/19)
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Basketball Doubleheader vs Northern Freeze (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections (bus leaves @ 11:00) - Boys Varsity Basketball @ NCE (Twin Valley) Bus leaves @ 4:10
Saturday: Wrestling Individuals Sections ~ Speech @ Moorhead
Ogema Elementary Caught Being Good Winners!
Girls 3rd grade Basketball practice is canceled for today.
No Church School today, all sessions have been canceled...
St. Ann's after school and evening classes are cancelled for tonight (2/20/19)
No Boys and Girls club tonight due to the weather conditions...
Ogema Elementary had fun this morning cheering on students and staff who played baseball with Hawkeye from the Red Hawks. This assembly is the start of a 4 week reading program where students earn prizes for reaching their reading goals!
JO Summer Volleyball Sign Up/Registration Forms are available in the Guidance Office. Girls in grades 7th-11th and 4th-6th grade.
Sports/Activities-
Today: Boys Varsity BBall vs Pelican Rapids (@ Waubun) (no C team tonight)~ Girls Varsity BBall @ RLCC (Plummer)(bus leaves @ 4:10) ~ JH Boys Basketball vs Red Lake (Mahnomen) (5:00)
Thursday: Basketball Doubleheader vs Northern Freeze (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections (bus leaves @ 11:00) - Boys Varsity Basketball @ NCE (Twin Valley) Bus leaves @ 4:10
Saturday: Wrestling Individuals Sections ~ Speech @ Moorhead
Conferences TONIGHT!!
3rd-6th Grade and JV/Varsity pictures of the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds dance performances this afternoon. Thank you to the coaches, varsity and JV dancers for organizing the dance camp and today’s program!
Kindergarten-2nd Grade pictures of the Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbird dance performances this afternoon in Waubun.
BINGO for Books was held on February 15th at Ogema Elementary. Students and families played BINGO and all of our students went home with books to read! Happy ‘I Love to Read’ Month!
The Highlight of the Month, presented by Trophy House and KDLM, WAve 104.1 and KRCQ recognizes an area athletic program and achievement by their student athletes. Thunderbirds own Jayden Heisler was awarded the Highlight of the Month last night before the basketball game. Jayden was honored for his play at the end of the State Football Championship game that sealed the win for the Thunderbirds! A big thank you to everyone who took the time to vote! Way to go Thunderbirds and Jayden Heisler!
Boys Basketball 9th grade and "Super" JV players - game 4pm in Mahnomen on Monday
*No School Monday- Feb. 18th- Presidents Day
Saturday: Wrestling Team Sections @ TRF…
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Basketballs team on their victory over LPA last night!
Also congrats to Makena Spaeth and Buster Walker for getting their 1,000th point last night! WAY TO GO THUNDERBIRDS!!
Congratulations to the wrestling team on finishing the regular season last night, especially the seniors, Adam Syverson who finishes his regular season career with 74 wins and Chase Dorman who finishes with 69 wins.
Elementary Danceline Camp Performance- Saturday at 4:00 @ Waubun.
more attendance awards
This week Waubun celebrated and honored the students with perfect attendance and outstanding attendance (missing 3 days or less) for semester 1. EVERY DAY COUNTS!
We will be streaming the basketball double header tonight. Please subscribe if you have not. https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live
Snowmobile Safety- Must be 12 years old by March 1st. Sign up in the Guidance Office. You will contacted with the dates and times.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Basketball Doubleheader vs LPA (@ Waubun) ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 3:10) ~ Wrestling vs Fosston/Bagley (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Wrestling Team Sections @ TRF…
Due to multiple activities happening the Sweetheart Dance has been postponed until April. Stay tuned for the date and time.
Today, Miss Allen's Kindergarten spent the day at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. We learned about animal tracks and practiced moving like different animals (it's hard!) and discussed migration, hibernation, and insulation. We learned about predators and prey and played Fox and Rabbit. We hiked in the woods and recorded our observations of nature. The best part about today was being together and learning to love the outdoors. ♡
Thursday is the last day to buy Advance tickets and save some $. All proceeds go towards Close up!
Elementary Wrestling:
This is our starting line up for Thief River Falls this Friday.
Keo Keezer 45 lbs.
DiNero Fairbanks 50lbs.
Avery Bush 55lbs.
Ayden Johnson 60lbs.
Gabe Demery 65lbs.
Chase Stock 70 lbs.
Cade Walz 75lbs.
Dylan Mcmullen 80lbs.
Wakiza Fairbanks 84lbs.
Cooper Bendickson 88lbs.
Henry Geray 93lbs.
Blake Mcmullen 102lbs.
Manny Johnson 115lbs.
Logan Abdo 130lbs.
Heavy weight open now. These kids will have a 2lbs allowance on Friday. I will post more details in the week. I will leave permission slips at the office in Ogema. Ben Bruce will Hand them out in Mahnomen. The kids do have to make weight for this event. Bring some family members up to Thief River to come and cheer us on!
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Basketball Doubleheaders vs Ada (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Red Lake Falls (bus leaves @ 2:55) ~ Wrestling @ Waubun
Thursday: Basketball Doubleheader vs LPA (@ Waubun) ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 3:10) ~ Wrestling vs Fosston/Bagley (@ Mahnomen
)
Saturday: Wrestling Team Sections @ TRF…
Congratulations to the Lady Thunderbirds on their 60-24 victory over the Rothsay Tigers last night!
Wrestling Tournament brackets. GOOD LUCK THUNDERBIRDS!
BINGO for Books!
Families are invited to join us at Ogema Elementary on Friday, February 15th. Students will be playing BINGO in their classrooms starting at 2:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
Reminder! We need your input!!
Congrats Mackenzie Lampton for earning 1st in the Humorous Final Honors round at the Underwood Speech Meet on Saturday!
Snowmobile Safety- Must be 12 years old by March 1st. Sign up in the Guidance Office. You will contacted with the dates and times.
Sports/Activities-
Today: JH Boys Basketball vs LPA (@ Mahnomen) ~ Girls Basketball vs Rothsay(@ Mahnomen)
Tuesday: Basketball Doubleheaders vs Ada (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Red Lake Falls (bus leaves @ 2:55) ~ Wrestling @ Waubun
Thursday: Basketball Doubleheader vs LPA (@ Waubun) ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 3:10) ~ Wrestling vs Fosston/Bagley (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Wrestling Team Sections @ TRF…
Snowmobile Safety- Must be 12 years old by March 1st. Sign up in the Guidance Office. You will contacted with the dates and times.
Attention current 9th-11th graders. Any students who are interested in taking online college classes next year there will be a meeting in the Media Center on Monday during Advisory! If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Swoboda!!!
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:45- players dismissed at 2:30)
Saturday: Dance @ Wadena ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Fertile Tourney ~ C team girls basketball tourney @ Fosston (9:00am) ~ Speech @ Underwood
JHBBB @ Ada that was scheduled for yesterday has been cancelled.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools will stay with a 2 hour late start today. Busses will run where it is possible.
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School and busses will be 2 hours late tomorrow, Friday February 8th. Have a good evening.
Triangular is cancelled today. We will reschedule the Fosston/Bagley match on Thursday, February 14 in MAHNOMEN.
Working on Park Rapids to join next Tuesday vs UNC, per request from Coach Short
School is canceled today in the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District due to the blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult. Have a safe day.
School and busses for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District will be two hours late Thursday, February 7th, due to winter weather storms and blowing snow.
All after school activities are cancelled for today (Wednesday, Feb. 6th)
MSHS "AAA" Awards. Academics, Arts and Athletics
to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts.
to elevate academic standards and create greater awareness of League-sponsored activities and their values.
to provide member schools of the League with the opportunity to participate in a statewide program that supports, promotes, and recognizes academic and extra-curricular achievements.
Congratulations to Parker Syverson and Makena Spaeth
This morning Parker Syverson signed a letter of intent to play football for MSUM Dragons. Thunderbird country is so proud.
Arvig Seeks Area Students for Annual Essay Contest;
Chance to Win All-Expenses Paid Trip to Washington, D.C.
PERHAM, Minn., FEB. 5, 2019—Arvig is pleased to announce its annual essay contest to send one area student to visit Washington, D.C., for the Foundation for Rural Services (FRS) Youth Tour, June 1 – 5, 2019. The essay prompt for the contest is “Technology and Rural Life.” Essays and completed applications are due to Arvig by email before 11:59 p.m., Thursday, February 28.
“We know the kids in our rural communities are our future leaders,” said David Arvig, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President at Arvig. “Opportunities like the Youth Tour allow students to meet people from across the country while learning more about how the decisions made in Washington directly impact our life in rural Minnesota. We’re pleased to sponsor a student for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
The chosen student will be one of more than 100 high school students from rural America who will win an all-expenses-paid trip to explore our nation’s capital and get an inside look at the legislation and governmental process of the telecommunications industry.
Congratulations to our Ogema Caught Being Good Winners! They have been showing their Thunderbird PRIDE in school!
January Seven Grandfather Teachings Awards:
The Seven Teachings, also known as Seven Grandfather Teachings, are a set of principles we conduct towards other people. These seven teachings encompass virtue among the Anishinaabe or Ojibwe culture and are similar in nations and reservations across the United States. This month's teaching is TRUTH - Debwewin is to apply faith and trust in your actions. Show honor and sincerity in all that you say and do. Understand your place in this life and apply that understanding in the way that you walk. Be true to yourself and all other things.
The football championship rings will be here Friday, Feb. 8th around lunch time. Any leftover balance will have to be paid before you can get your ring. Balances can be paid over the phone by calling 1-800-JOSTENS or they can pay in CASH at delivery. An email will also be sent from the Josten rep with pay instructions.
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Basketball doubleheader @ Cass Lake (bus leaves @ 2:15- players dismissed @ 2:00) ~ JH Boys BBall vs COLA (in Waubun @ 4:30)
Thursday: Wrestling Triangular vs Park Rapids- Fosson/Bagley @ Waubun ~ JH Boys BBall @ Ada (bus leaves @ 3:10- players dismissed at 3:00) ~ JV and 9th grade Boys Basketball vs Moorhead in Mahnomen (6:00) ~ JH Speech @ DGF
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:45- players dismissed at 2:30)
Saturday: Dance @ Wadena ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Fertile Tourney ~ C team girls basketball tourney @ Fosston (9:00am) ~ Speech @ Underwood
Bus 9 will be running late this morning. We will update you shortly with antcipated wait times. Please plan accordingly.
CORRECTION!
There is a JH Boys Basketball game tonight @ 4:30 in Ogema vs COLA
Community Input Meetings
Sports/Activities-
Today: Boys BBall @ Plummer has been CANCELLED~ C team GBB @ DL has been CANCELLED
Tuesday: Basketball doubleheader @ Cass Lake (bus leaves @ 2:15- players dismissed @ 2:00) ~ JH Boys BBall vs COLA (in Waubun @ 4:30)
Thursday: Wrestling Triangular vs Park Rapids- Fosson/Bagley @ Waubun ~ JH Boys BBall @ Ada (bus leaves @ 3:10- players dismissed at 3:00) ~ JV and 9th grade Boys Basketball vs Moorhead in Mahnomen (6:00) ~ JH Speech @ DGF
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:45- players dismissed at 2:30)
Saturday: Dance @ Wadena ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Fertile Tourney ~ C team girls basketball tourney @ Fosston (9:00am) ~ Speech @ Underwood
Boys BBall @ Plummer has been CANCELLED~ C team GBB @ DL has been CANCELLED
Students (grades 7-12)interested in joining a Native Youth Club please come to the Media Center during advisory time today
Congratulations to our February SENIOR OF THE MONTH: Logan Pazdernik!
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School and busses will be two hours late due to snow covered roads and drifting snow. Have a good day.
We Need Your Input
As Waubun Ogema White Earth Schools are facing increasing enrollment, we need your help in establishing a plan for the next coming years. Please join us and ICS at one of our community meetings to give your input on the best direction for WOWE schools. The Ogema Community Meeting will take place at 6:30 at the Ogema Media Center on February 11th the Waubun Community Meeting will take place at 6:30 in the Commons at Waubun School.
Sweetheart Dance- Saturday Feb. 16th from 1-3pm- Students in grades K-6 are invited to bring their favorite adult (mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, etc.) advanced tickets are $20/couple and $5 for each additional student- DJ, Cupcakes, refreshments, photo booth. Grand March is at 1:30pm- purchase tickets from Dejah in the Guidance Office
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Friday: JH Boys BBall vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ C team Girls Basketball tournament
Saturday: Boys Basketball @ Grand Forks Shootout ~ Girls Basketball @ Fargo Civic Center vs Hawley (5pm)
Fitness
Zumba
Games rescheduled from Tuesday:
Varsity Boys game @NCEUH has been rescheduled for February 22
JH BBB game @Fertile has been rescheduled for Feb 14.
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Thursday: Wrestling @ Fertile ~ Girls Basketball vs NCE/UH (Ulen)
Friday: JH Boys BBall vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ C team Girls Basketball tournament
Saturday: Boys Basketball @ Grand Forks Shootout ~ Girls Basketball @ Fargo Civic Center vs Hawley (5pm)
Bus #8 is running 10-15 late this morning. Stay safe and warm!
Bus number 9 is running late. Please make arrangements to stay safe and warm.
School and busses will be two hours late tomorrow for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District due to the cold weather and wind chill warning. Have a safe and warm evening.
This is the final week to bring in your money for our Pennies for Patients campaign in Ogema! Our goal is to raise $2,019 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! The grade that raises the most money wins a popcorn and pop party! Thank you for your support! :)
Last week, Mrs. Haverkamp's 4th graders taught Miss Allen's kindergartners a lesson about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message of kindness. We looked at and opened brown and white shelled eggs and compared them to how humans also look different on the outside but, on the inside, are the same and all want, need, and deserve love and respect. Thank you, 4th graders for your buddy friendship and leadership; you're going to do great things. ♡
School will be cancelled for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools on Tuesday, January 29th and Wednesday, January 30th, due to the severe Windchill advisories. Please use extra caution when you have to be outdoors and travelling. Stay safe!
There will be NO Get Busy Program tonight after school (Monday, Jan. 28th)
Sports Schedule Changes
GBB vs Rothsay is rescheduled for 2/11 - at Mahnomen
JHBBB will switch from Waubun to Mahnomen on 2/11
JV/9th Grade games vs DGF and Moorhead will be in Waubun on 2/11
Waubun Students: The Penny Wars are on!! Bring in your change and help those with Leukemia and Lymphoma.
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Today: JH Boys BBall vs Win-E-Mac @ Waubun (4:30) ~ Girls Basketball @ Fertile 9 (bus leaves at 3:40- all 3 teams are playing)
Tomorrow: Wrestling match vs UNC has been postponed and now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 12 at Waubun. ~ JH Boys BBall @ Fertile ~ Boys Basketball @ NCE/UH (Twin Valley) ~ Girls Basketball vs Rothsay (@ Mahnomen) ~
Thursday: Wrestling @ Fertile ~ Girls Basketball vs NCE/UH (Ulen)
Friday: JH Boys BBall vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ C team Girls Basketball tournament
Saturday: Boys Basketball @ Grand Forks Shootout ~ Girls Basketball @ Fargo Civic Center vs Hawley (5pm)
School and busses will be two hours late for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District tomorrow due to the winter storm causing hazardous driving conditions.
There was a car accident on the highway that delayed bus 3 this afternoon. The bus was not involved in the accident, but it did cause the route be running 10-15 minutes late. Students are safe but will be home later than anticipated.
Please make sure students have dressed appropriately for the dangerously cold weather. Boots, mittens, gloves, warm jackets and even snow pants are appropriate. We have drivers reporting students waiting for the bus in t-shirts and light sweatshirts. We apologize for the confusion caused by the previous post. No children will be left in the cold. It is possible in extreme circumstances, as mentioned above, a student may be sent back into the house to get dressed in winter gear and end up having to be driven in by parents. There are no busses built to keep a student warm all the way to school who is dressed for summer in this weather. We can not delay entire routes and keep children on the rest of the route in the cold even longer because a few are making no attempt to be prepared. We need to work together to keep our children safe and dressed to match the weather. Once again, these are rare occasions and we apologize for the confusion. We do want every child to be safe. Please contact the School Office if you need winter weather gear. Superintendent Weber
Seniors, senior and baby pictures are DUE next Friday. Make arrangements to get these to Ms. Baker.
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Friday: Danceline @ Wadena (bus leaves at 3:50) ~ JH BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) (4:30) ~ Varsity Boys Basketball @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 3:45)
Saturday: ~ Wrestling @ Skip Nalan Tournament (Grand Rapids)
This afternoon, Ogema Elementary celebrated perfect attendance with glow sticks and dancing! Students who attended had 0 tardies and 0 absences during the 2nd quarter!
Today we celebrated with students who had perfect attendance for Quarter 2 and also for all of Semester 1!
School and busses will be two hours late tomorrow for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District due to the weather conditions. Picture day will be rescheduled. Have a good evening.
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Catholic After School Classes in Waubun have been cancelled tonight. Please spread the word.
There will be no GBB practice tonight. Enjoy the night off and get some rest!
Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball on their win over Park Christian last night.
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Thursday: JH BBall @ Win-E-Mac (4:30) bus leaves at 3:15 ~ JV Boys BBall vs Ada-Borup/NCW in Mahnomen (@6:00)
Friday: Danceline @ WAdena (bus leaves at 3:50) ~ JH BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) (4:30) ~ Varsity Boys Basketball @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 3:45)
Saturday: ~ Wrestling @ Skip Nalan Tournament (Grand Rapids
announcements for Tuesday, Jan 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZRAxJgzOJfKWprgDy-hFrc0awq2Mn8DwDEJnoTU3Lg/edit?usp=sharing
Wrestling practice tonight will be in Mahnomen, due to the double header in Waubun.
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today: JH BBall @ COLA (4:00) bus leaves at 3:20 ~ Basketball Doubleheader vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Thursday: JH BBall @ Win-E-Mac (4:30) bus leaves at 3:15 ~ JV Boys BBall vs Ada-Borup/NCW in Mahnomen (@6:00)
Friday: Danceline @ WAdena (bus leaves at 3:50) ~ JH BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) (4:30) ~ Varsity Boys Basketball @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 3:45)
Saturday: ~ Wrestling @ Skip Nalan Tournament (Grand Rapids)
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Basketball team on their victory over LPA last night!
Way to go THUNDERBIRDS!!
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Friday: Wrestling @ LPA Tournament (Bus leaves @ 8:15am) ~ Girls Basketball vs WEM (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Dance @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 6am) ~ Elementary BBall (boys grades 4-6 in Mahnomen, Girls grades 4-6 in Waubun. 9am-1pm)
Congratulations to the Spelling Bee Winners- After a tough battle of the Hobans, Cleighton Hoban is the Champion (2nd year in a row)... 2nd place: Aden Hoban.. 3rd place: Justice Alvarado and Beau Somdahl
... more information and pictures to come
Thunderbird Fans: Remember to wear purple tonight at the basketball games to show your support for Faith Westby, a 10th grader Purple Out on Thursday! Wear purple to show support and love to her and her family!
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Thursday: Basketball DH @ LPA (4:00 C teams: 5:00 JV teams: 6:00 Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity to follow)~C and B teams Leave Mahnomen at 2:30, Waubun at 2:50 -- First bus-Varsity teams leave Mahnomen at 4:00, Waubun at 4:20 -- 2nd bus~ JH BBall @ Fosston
Friday: Wrestling @ LPA Tournament (Bus leaves @ 8:15am) ~ Girls Basketball vs WEM (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Dance @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 6am) ~ Elementary BBall (boys grades 4-6 in Mahnomen, Girls grades 4-6 in Waubun. 9am-1pm)
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 16
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hSKSjimSR-Pu3gkkDNThq0etsUS0kzZcWC_i6AopE94/edit?usp=sharing
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Thursday: Basketball DH @ LPA (4:00 C teams: 5:00 JV teams: 6:00 Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity to follow)~C and B teams Leave Mahnomen at 2:30, Waubun at 2:50 -- First bus-Varsity teams leave Mahnomen at 4:00, Waubun at 4:20 -- 2nd bus~ JH BBall @ Fosston
Friday: Wrestling @ LPA Tournament (Bus leaves @ 8:15am) ~ Girls Basketball vs WEM (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Dance @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 6am) ~ Elementary BBall (boys grades 4-6 in Mahnomen, Girls grades 4-6 in Waubun. 9am-1pm)
Title VI Meeting TONIGHT
Spelling Bee TODAY for the top 4 spellers in grades 5-8. 2:16 in the commons. Congratulations to all the participants: Beau Somdahl, Chris Olson, Aniya St.Clair, Scarlette Boudreau, Jada Nelson, Vicki Villebrun, Aden Hoban, Cleighton Hoban, Tia Bevins, Jameson Donner, Wyatt Keezer, Eric Beaupre, Dennis Ashley, Justice Alvarado, Theo Beaupre & Jason Carter
We will be livestreaming the boys basketball game tonight. Sorry the the late notice. Please subscribe to our youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1zoyiGr4RRTR9hb5WX6Zw
NO 5th grade Boys Basketball practice tonight (Tuesday)
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 15th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1McWW3iia-u0VzBEK1K6UeYcK7UOYI03wy8w5EJrjEaE/edit?usp=sharing
Sweetheart Dance- Saturday Feb. 16th from 1-3pm- Students in grades K-6 are invited to bring their favorite adult (mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, etc.) advanced tickets are $20/couple and $5 for each additional student- DJ, Cupcakes, refreshments, photo booth. Grand March is at 1:30pm- purchase tickets from Dejah in the Guidance Office
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Today: Wrestling Triangular at LPA. (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:00- please excuse wrestlers at 2:50))~JH BBB vs Bagley in Mahnomen 4:30~Varsity BBB vs Hillcrest in Waubun~JV BBB vs DGF in Waubun 5:00~9th Grade BBB vs DGF 6:00
Thursday: Basketball DH @ LPA (4:00 C teams: 5:00 JV teams: 6:00 Boys Varsity, Girls Varsity to follow)~C and B teams Leave Mahnomen at 2:30, Waubun at 2:50 -- First bus-Varsity teams leave Mahnomen at 4:00, Waubun at 4:20 -- 2nd bus~ JH BBall @ Fosston
Friday: Wrestling @ LPA Tournament (Bus leaves @ 8:15am) ~ Girls Basketball vs WEM (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Dance @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 6am) ~ Elementary BBall (boys grades 4-6 in Mahnomen, Girls grades 4-6 in Waubun. 9am-1pm)
Mini Dance Camp: Grades K-6~ February 11-14. Cost: $25 includes snacks and t-shirt. Dance Show on Feb. 16th @4pm Permission slips and payments are due by Jan. 23rd
8th grade boys basketball brought home a 3rd place finish out of 8 teams at the Ada tournament on Saturday. They went 2-1 on the day with their only loss coming in a close game to Sacred Heart who went on to win the tournament. Other wins came against Win E Mac and NCE/UH. 7th grade boys got 5th place, getting their first 2 wins of the season as well.
Announcements for Monday, Jan. 14th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_xAsqvyVUHUg3UdCerTmfhNYIFgw1QihZqp-Qo10if8/edit?usp=sharing
Thunderbird Fans: We are asking all fans to wear purple to the basketball game @ LPA. Thunderbirds will show their support for Faith Westby, a 10th grader. Faith was born with serious health problems and given a 2% change to live, but from the beginning she has proved she is a fighter. Purple Out on Thursday! Wear purple to show support and love to her and her family!
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Today: Basketball Doubleheader @ Red Lake~ Please excuse players @ 3:15, bus leaves @ 3:30- Boys JV and Girls Varsity @ 6pm-boys varsity to follow)
Tuesday: Wrestling Triangular at LPA. (Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:30, Waubun 3:45)~JH BBB vs Bagley in Mahnomen 4:30~Varsity BBB vs Hillcrest in Waubun~JV BBB vs DGF in Waubun 5:00~9th Grade BBB vs DGF 6:00
Thursday: Basketball DH @ LPA~ JH BBall @ Fosston
Friday: Wrestling @ LPA Tournament (Bus leaves @ 8:15am) ~ Girls Basketball vs WEM (@ Mahnomen)
Saturday: Dance @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 6am) ~ Elementary BBall (boys grades 4-6 in Mahnomen, Girls grades 4-6 in Waubun. 9am-1pm)
College Field Trip: Overnight trip to St. Cloud State University, Augsburg University and University of MN/Minneapolis on Feb. 20 and 21. Grades 10-12. Limit to 30 students- MUST BE PASSING to attend. Sign up and get permission form in Guidance Office
Announcements for Jan. 11th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18YwNk-cBfT5Fn-LdkmEafhd2GzxHSUqmtiNZkoFNB_o/edit?usp=sharing
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Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Ada/NCW
Saturday: Danceline @ Hawley ~ JH Boys BBall @ Ada ~ Elementary Boys Basketball @ East Grand Forks
College Field Trip: Overnight trip to St. Cloud State University, Augsburg University and University of MN/Minneapolis on Feb. 20 and 21. Grades 10-12. Limit to 30 students- MUST BE PASSING to attend. Sign up and get permission form in Guidance Office
Get your dance moves ready for the dance Saturday night from 8-11. The DJ, "Class Music", is awesome! They have sound arrays, video screens, and laser lights. Cost is $5 and you must be here by 9:00 to attend. Out of town guests need to be in 9-12 grade. This dance is for 9-12 grade.
Concessions and pop will also be available for purchase.
Please Spread the Word! Title VI meeting for all parents.guardians, community members!!! Contact Patti Degroat at 473-6183 for more information
Congratulations to our 2019 Snodaze
King and Queen. Will Bly and Anna Paul.
2019 Lip Sync Battle - The Teachers https://youtu.be/HtSvIOGfHTI
Announcements for Thursday, Jan. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aEjkZH4AviKMT0ER9Uv2yzABCDPEP8ZAThHqtSncAcw/edit?usp=sharing
Sweetheart Dance- Saturday Feb. 16th from 1-3pm- Students in grades K-6 are invited to bring their favorite adult (mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, etc.) advanced tickets are $20/couple and $5 for each additional student- DJ, Cupcakes, refreshments, photo booth. Grand March is at 1:30pm- purchase tickets from Dejah in the Guidance Office
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Thursday: Wrestling @ Thief River Falls @ 5:00~ JH Boys Basketball vs NCE/Ulen (@ Ulen)
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Ada/NCW
Saturday: Danceline @ Hawley ~ JH Boys BBall @ Ada ~ Elementary Boys Basketball @ East Grand Forks
School Forest Open House
Seniors visited NDSCS yesterday
Wacky Wednesday
Waubun Community Ed and WHS Close Up will be hosting a "Sweetheart Dance" on Saturday,m Feb. 16th. Instead of a Father/Daughter Dance all students (up to grade 6). boys and girls can bring a special adult in their lives (mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle, big sister, big brother, etc. ) advanced tickets on sale in Waubun and Ogema starting Friday. Contact Dejah for more information at 473-6144
Title VI meeting on January 19th at 5PM in the Waubun Media Center. Hope to see you there.
Announcements for Wednesday- Jan 9, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11PjTy_anV5tWwJwo9e2hhDIsnTlps_s5vaITDiPiKHQ/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the Boys Basketball Team on their victory over Fosston last night 61-44
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Thursday: Wrestling @ Thief River Falls @ 5:00~ JH Boys Basketball vs NCE/Ulen (@ Ulen)
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Ada/NCW
Saturday: Danceline @ Hawley ~ JH Boys BBall @ Ada ~ Elementary Boys Basketball @ East Grand Forks
We will be live streaming the varsity boys and girls basketball games tonight. Check out our live streaming channel and make sure to subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/c/WaubunLivestream/live
Announcements for Jan. 8th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ftaaKVcm3RyDjSNdV-tK1aJipcVlbr6wzKxT_y-n4xI/edit?usp=sharing
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Today: Basketball Doubleheader vs Fosston (@ Waubun)
Main gym
4:30 - boys B team
6:00 girls varsity
7:40 boys varsity
Aux gym
4:30 Girls B team
5:30 girls C team
6:15 boys C team
Thursday: Wrestling @ Thief River Falls @ 5:00~ JH Boys Basketball vs NCE/Ulen (@ Ulen)
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Ada/NCW
Saturday: Danceline @ Hawley ~ JH Boys BBall @ Ada ~ Elementary Boys Basketball @ East Grand Forks
Aqua Zumba
Free Yoga
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School is closed today due to icy road conditions.
School and buses will be two hours late for Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools due to icy road conditions. Have a safe morning Superintendent Weber.
Congratulations to our Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
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Friday: Wrestling Tournament @ Mahnomen - please excuse wrestlers at 2:00
Next Week is SnoDaze:
Dress Up Days and Happenings:
Monday- ‘Merica Day ~ Candidate Games @ 3:00
Tuesday: Trash Bag Tuesday ~ 1st round of Lip Sync Competition
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday ~ Quarter & Semi Finals of Lip Sync
Thursday: Crocs, Mocs, Dudes ~ PEP FEST @ 2:50 ~ Finals for Lip Sync
Friday: Spirit Day ~ Coronation (8:30am)
Saturday: Dance- grades 9-12 in the Waubun Commons (8:00-11:00) $5 admission
Waubun school forest staff are reporting that the trails are in good shape and invite you to come out and ski this weekend.
ATTENTION: The JH Boys Basketball game tonight has been changed to Mahnomen. The game will be in Mahnomen at 4:30pm- please spread the word!
announcements for Jan. 3rd, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b4iKplRKa4ZC9VYuTQAdWuFX2A9C4bCGjecQecivYGU/edit?usp=sharing
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Today: Danceline @ Hawley (bus leaves at 3:45pm) ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Waubun (4:30pm)
Friday: Wrestling Tournament @ Mahnomen
Congrats to Anna Paul for being chosen January Senior of the Month
JH Boys Basketball Practice will be in Mahnomen tonight- 1/2/19
Announcements for Jan. 2nd 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ON8GdGT3Y7hyhnkJ2F5nUifJY4MjQEIKoX0N_7AJbc/edit?usp=sharing
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Thursday: Danceline @ Hawley ~ JH Boys Basketball @ Ada (4:30pm)
Friday: Wrestling Tournament @ Mahnomen
JH Boys Basketball Game with NCE/UH that was scheduled for Tuesday 1/8 in Gary has been changed to Monday 1/7 in Twin Valley. Same start time 4:30.
Seniors: Get in your baby picture and senior picture to Ms. Baker before February in order to have it published in the yearbook.
Next Week is SnoDaze:
Dress Up Days and Happenings:
Monday- ‘Merica Day ~ Candidate Games @ 3:00
Tuesday: Trash Bag Tuesday ~ 1st round of Lip Sync Competition
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday ~ Quarter & Semi Finals of Lip Sync
Thursday: Crocs, Mocs, Dudes ~ PEP FEST @ 2:50 ~ Finals for Lip Sync
Friday: Spirit Day ~ Coronation (8:30am)
Saturday: Dance- grades 9-12 in the Waubun Commons (8:00-11:00) $5 admission
Attention! Boys Basketball tournament in Park Rapids has been moved to Friday and Saturday. (Dec. 28th and 29th) Please spread the word!
The Kindergarten teachers want to thank all of the friends and family who sent postcards and letters on behalf of our runaway Gingerbread Man. We received cards from 30 states and 11 countries. We learned so much about the world! We received our last letter today letting us know that he has accepted Santa's invitation to stay and work in his North Pole Christmas kitchen. Thank you so much for helping make a little magic for our kids. ♡
We celebrated quarter 1 perfect attendance this week with root beer floats! The students really enjoyed the sweet treats!!
Miss Ueke's 4th grade pictures include a class picture from the Veteran's Day program, dissecting owl pellets for science, a class picture from the Holiday program and learning how to make Krumkake with Miss Ueke's mom, Kitty, who shared her Swedish heritage!
Mrs.Swoboda is very proud of her STAR Team. They have taught a couple guidance lessons to the 4th grade classrooms on conflict styles and the drama triangle. They will continue to teach guidance lessons to the younger grades throughout the school year.
Announcements for Dec. 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_t32lYoiLtFvFKBbhAOWl3x76nJmA8CyDPV69FbGrZk/edit?usp=sharing
Winter Break: School will start again on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd
The football cheer team, assistant coach Vicki Havercamp, and coach Michelle Pariso would like to thank all of the players on the 2018 football team for our lovely necklaces. Your generosity and display of respect for all that we do is much appreciated. We enjoy so much the opportunity to cheer for you and celebrate your successes with you.
Thank you and Merry Christmas
A few door decorations at Ogema Elementary. Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from our Caught Being Good Winners at Ogema Elementary!
In Kindergarten, we love science and pajama days!! Today we made Grinch toothpaste and retold The Polar Express using sequencing numbers and words. We continue to observe the life cycle of a pumpkin plant and hope to get vines and flowers in the new year. We are so smart and continue to get smarter! I can't express how amazing these kids are; our futures are bright! ♡
December is LOVE for the Grandfather Teachings.
Zaagi’idiwin (giving and receiving love)
If we act out of love for each other and ourselves in
everything we do, we are living the value of Zaagi'idiwin.
To work cooperatively and harmoniously with others
To show kindness and compassion
To demonstrate acceptance and the empowerment of others
To offer hope, encouragement and inspiration
Congratulations to all the recipients of this award!!!
Announcements for 12/20/18
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9oCVF6Gvnv_lW4YyqJXAptu7R3Jo5i0Qh30dJkgEgo/edit?usp=sharing
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Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac ~ Wrestling @ BCLB (Bus leaves Waubun @1:45- please excuse students at 1:30)
Friday: Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (B team @ 6:00- Varsity @ 7:30)
5th grade boys basketball practice will be today after school at 3:30 in the small gym
A late afternoon tea party is just what Mrs. Fabre needed!
Elementary Boys (grades 4-6) Basketball Schedule information.
School Forest is Open over the Holidays
Announcements for Wednesday- Dec. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tyxaayYtWWEdmN3pq2ysTA7OwDwaUMQWOfKyBK71jYA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our 2019 Sno-Daze Court:
7th Grade: Connor Adams and Leah Kent
8th Grade: Braylen Heisler and Taylor Johnson
9th Grade: Tanner Pazdernik and Elayna Toczek
10th Grade: Noah Schneck and Danielle Richey
11th Grade - Noah Paul and Gabby Bellanger
Program Attendants: Logan Stech and Brittany Lefebvre
King Candidates: Will Bly, Chase Dorman, Doug McArthur, and Logan Pazdernik
Queen Candidates: Maria Fatz, Anna Paul, Lizy Reich, and Haley Skramstad
Coronation will be Friday morning, January 11th at 8:30.
5th grade boys basketball practice will be on Thursday after school at 3:30 in the small gym
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Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac ~ Wrestling @ BCLB (Bus leaves Waubun @1:45- please excuse students at 1:30)
Friday: Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (B team @ 6:00- Varsity @ 7:30)
Beginner guitar lessons for 5th-12th grade will be held in room 109 (Ms. Baker's room) on Mondays after school from 3:30-4:30. Guitar lessons are free of charge and include independent and group practice. Students must bring their own guitar.
Congrats to the 2018 Holiday Door Decorating Winners:
Elem: Mrs. Davidson- special mention to Renee’s door
JH: Mr. Berntson
SH: Ms. Baker
*Cookies and Hot Cocoa will be served during Homeroom today
Mr Lenzen is Dinosaur man today in Ogema!
Holidays
Holidays in Waubun
More Holiday pictures
Waubun getting into the Holiday Spirit
Waubun getting into the Holiday Spirit
Congratulations to our 2019 Sno-Daze Court:
7th Grade: Connor Adams and Leah Kent
8th Grade: Braylen Heisler and Taylor Johnson
9th Grade: Tanner Pazdernik and Elayna Toczek
10th Grade: Noah Schneck and Danielle Richey
11th Grade - Noah Paul and Gabby Bellanger
Program Attendants: Logan Stech and Brittany Lefebvre
King Candidates: Will Bly, Chase Dorman, Doug McArthur, and Logan Pazdernik
Queen Candidates: Maria Fatz, Anna Paul, Lizy Reich, and Haley Skramstad
Coronation will be Friday morning, January 11th at 8:30.
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 18
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ba53y-qQ6ihmBAZOuzzq3J6m2pAVj8bAukZPkmzegaE/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the Thunderbird basketball teams on their hard fought victories over NCE/UH last night
The football team and cheer teams will be honored by the White Earth Tribal Council on Dec 20th at 11:30 at the casino. They will give provide a meal and shirts.
The football and cheer teams need to be excused at 11:00am. This will allow us to board the bus and get to the casino before lunch is served. We should return to classes by 1:00pm.
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JH Girls Game with COLA is cancelled for today
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac ~ Wrestling @ BCLB (Bus leaves Waubun @1:45- please excuse students at 1:30)
Friday: Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (B team @ 6:00- Varsity @ 7:30)
The Kindergarten students had so much fun making Gingerbread houses with their families today. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this FUN annual event!
The 7th-10th graders had fun at the Respect and Courage Retreat a couple weeks ago! Thank you to all the 11th and 12th grade students who helped volunteer at this retreat!
Announcements for Monday- Dec. 17th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z65Xzirpwd6EVxFwePrk_pN_Kkj4lCmNzfzvyWhf8eE/edit?usp=sharing
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Today: Basketball Doubleheader vs NCE/UH (@ Waubun) ~ JH Girls Basketball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac ~ Wrestling @ BCLB
Friday: Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac
The Kindergarten class put on an amazing performance at the holiday music program today! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend!
There will be no late bus tonight - Friday, December 14th.
UPDATE on Boys Basketball games tonight- this information is for the Boys games in Moorhead
C-Team will play at 5:15 at Moorhead High School
JV will play at 4:30 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard at 4000 28th Street S, Moorhead MN
Varsity will play following the Girls Varsity at Park Christian HS
Announcements for 12/14/18
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T5u32_eg_BG-pCrzvmWGu8FQZdHYqjHp8iXCGoFDbug/edit?usp=sharing
GUITAR LESSONS for beginners will be in Ms. Baker's room after school on Mondays from 3:30-4:30. Guitar students will need to bring a guitar and make arrangements for what to do after practice. Sign up with Ms. Baker if interested in developing some guitar skills!
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Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Park Christian (please dismiss the Varsity and JV GBB at 2:30- bus leaves at 2:45)~ Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Dance @ Frazee
Saturday- Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Girls BBall @ Warroad (B team @ 1:00, Varsity @ 2:30) ~
Kickstart Holiday performance this morning!
Reminder- We have two Christmas concerts at Ogema Elementary today, 9:30 AM or 1:30 PM. Which ever is more convenient for you to attend.
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Park Christian ~ Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Dance @ Frazee
Saturday- Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Girls BBall @ Warroad (B team @ 1:00, Varsity @ 2:30) ~
Miss Allen's class had SO much fun today Christmas shopping in the Jingle Bell Shop! Thank you, PTSO, volunteers and vendors for providing this amazing opportunity for our kids! 🎄
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 12th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16eVYlVviPObGnJwEjUHjnAw46MyV_IL11L-7vB0Elw4/edit?usp=sharing
December is LOVE for the Grandfather Teachings.
Zaagi’idiwin (giving and receiving love)
If we act out of love for each other and ourselves in
everything we do, we are living the value of Zaagi'idiwin.
To work cooperatively and harmoniously with others
To show kindness and compassion
To demonstrate acceptance and the empowerment of others
To offer hope, encouragement and inspiration
Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Varsity Thunderbirds Basketball teams on their outstanding victories over Climax Fisher last night!
Football players that are interested in ordering a state championship ring need to meet at the Waubun High School at 6:00 pm on Thursday to order.
No C team boys game tonight.
Friday, the C team boys will play at 5:15 at Moorhead high school.
JH and SH Band/Choir Concert. Dec. 18th @ 7:00pm
Taco in a bag/water $5 tonight during the double header in Mahnomen. Proceeds will help pay for scripting in the championship rings the football team will be ordering soon! Spread the word please. Thanks!!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the Holidays at WHS.
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 11th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13d6MRmvxfih50rLE7etOH2pDoeUUAPhVctzSqpD1juw/edit?usp=sharing
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Tuesday- Basketball Doubleheader vs Climax-Fisher (in Mahnomen) B teams @ 4:30, C team boys @ 5:45, girls varsity @6:00 and boys to follow ~ JH Girls Basketball vs NCE/UH (@ Waubun)
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Park Christian ~ Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Dance @ Frazee
Saturday- Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Girls BBall @ Warroad (B team @ 1:00, Varsity @ 2:30) ~
December is LOVE for the Grandfather Teachings.
Zaagi’idiwin (giving and receiving love)
If we act out of love for each other and ourselves in
everything we do, we are living the value of Zaagi'idiwin.
To work cooperatively and harmoniously with others
To show kindness and compassion
To demonstrate acceptance and the empowerment of others
To offer hope, encouragement and inspiration
Waubun Boys & Girls Club will be closed on Friday (12/14)
Announcements for Monday, Dec. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18rTKgQWW4cMVeFJ9yb1JEugzxn00PlCKJfoFxMTziI0/edit?usp=sharing
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Tuesday- Basketball Doubleheader vs Climax-Fisher (in Mahnomen) B teams @ 4:30, C team boys @ 5:45, girls varsity @6:00 and boys to follow ~ JH Girls Basketball vs NCE/UH (@ Waubun)
Friday: Basketball Doubleheader @ Park Christian ~ Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Dance @ Frazee
Saturday- Wrestling @ Cass Lake Tourney ~ Girls BBall @ Warroad (B team @ 1:00, Varsity @ 2:30) ~
7th & 8th Grade boys basketball practice will start Tuesday, Dec. 11. Practice will be held at 3:30 in Waubun right after school
Waubun Boys & Girls Club is CLOSED today- they will also be closed on Friday (12/14)
The Waubun School Forest Crew is reporting that the trails are open weekends and during school vacations for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Come check it out.
Announcements for Thursday Dec. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BE0KqP8jXMdCTtaRPBXhgmkjBh2KZ_Rgl-ZFhc34eaA/edit?usp=sharing
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Thursday-Varsity and GBB at Clearbrook. VARSITY at 7:30* (main gym), JV 6:00* (at community center). Bus leaves Waubun at 3:55. *please note time change
Friday-Dance at Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun at 2:30
Saturday-Basketball Double Header at Rothsay. VARSITY ONLY. Girls at 1pm, boys to follow. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 10:45am~Wrestling Tournament at Crookston. Bus leaves Waubun at 6:30am
JH GBB Tournament at Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 7:30am
Championship shirts.. sizes adult 3xl to youth small. Prices listed below. T-shirts in teal, sweatshirts and long sleeve in black.
Transplant day. Please keep the Clarks in your thoughts today. MW is one big family!!!
State Football Championship shirts are in!! Available in Waubun. They will be available in Ogema by noon today. Prices and pics coming soon. Stop in and get yours before they sell out. Great Christmas present for your Thunderbirds fans.
Close Up is looking for donations for their silent auction on Dec. 17th. Each student has to raise $1912.00 to go to Washington DC for 5 days. It is a trip of a lifetime and students work hard to attend. There are over 15 students planning on going in Spring 2019.
UPDATED- THERE IS WAUBUN BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TODAY (WEDNESDAY) Please spread the word!
DL Rotarians with the 3rd grade students/staff and their new dictionaries!
No Waubun Boys and Girls club today (Wednesday)
The DL Rotary presented our 3rd grade students with dictionaries this afternoon!
Announcements for Wednesday- Dec. 5th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afgW55KqFvDaJ32mQzPl6OmHHwuuT1jqGnK47hBanag/edit?usp=sharing
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Thursday-Varsity and GBB at Clearbrook. VARSITY at 6:00 (main gym), JV 7:30 (at community center). Bus leaves Waubun at 3:55.
Friday-Dance at Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:30
Saturday-Basketball Double Header at Rothsay. VARSITY ONLY. Girls at 1pm, boys to follow. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 10:45am~Wrestling Tournament at Crookston. Bus leaves Waubun at 6:30am
JH GBB Tournament at Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 7:30am
Congratulations to the wrestles on their performance last night in Greenbush, and Thomas Azure getting his first win against DGF.
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Enjoy the girls basketball game tonight on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KSWiP4SRkA
Ready for Santa in Ogema!
Waubun Elementary concert
Waubun Boys and Girls Club is closed today (Tuesday, Dec. 4th)
Announcements for Monday, Dec. 3
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfMFuH6KP7MpHTLf0b6P-YZQ9kD_w5iT6NKqCurpGIs/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our December Senior of the Month:
William Bly
Congratulations to the wrestlers who posted wins at the tournament in Hillsboro on Saturday: David Rock, Adam Syverson, Marvin Bellecourt, Malachi Brower and Shae Yates.
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Monday-JH GBB vs Ada-Borup (Mahn) 4:30
Tuesday-Wrestling Triangular at BGMR. Bus leaves Waubun at 1:45 ~Varsity and JV GBB vs RLCC in Waubun. JV 6:00. No C team ~JH GBB @ Win-E-Mac (4:30) bus leaves at 3:15
Thursday-Varsity and GBB at Clearbrook. VARSITY at 6:00 (main gym), JV 7:30 (at community center). Bus leaves Waubun at 3:55.
Friday-Dance at Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:30
Saturday-Basketball Double Header at Rothsay. VARSITY ONLY. Girls at 1pm, boys to follow. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 10:45am~Wrestling Tournament at Crookston. Bus leaves Waubun at 6:30am
JH GBB Tournament at Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 7:30am
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
4th grade STEAM class creating marshmallow and toothpick towers.
Announcements for Nov. 30th 2018
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hlNLRKVLWCKLPcojB3r4w0hkk4TU0palmQE14U1fODg/edit?usp=sharing
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Saturday: JH Girls BBall @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 7:30am) ~Danceline @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 8:20am)~ Wrestling Hillsboro Tourney (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
*There is danceline practice tonight
Football and cheerleading awards night will be Sunday, Dec 2 at 7pm in Waubun commons
Today WHS students visited the White Earth Tribal and Community College for the "Snow Snake Legend" story telling with Bob Shimek.
5th and 6th Grade Holiday Band and Choir Concert
Santa came to visit the Waubun School today!
announcements for Nov. 29th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNbEPBndXd7K3T6BHAePiR0Iuu1Al3-agFbbm69wCoI/edit?usp=sharing
Waubun School is now offering an after-school healthy cooking club! Starting on December 5th, we'll meet every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm to learn how to choose and prepare healthy snacks, follow recipes, and gain some cooking skills. It's open to all students in grades 5th-12th. Each week we'll try creating a new, tasty treat! If interested contact Bobbi Bryngelson (218-473-6172) or Kennedy Mosher (218-935-2226)."
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Thursday: JH Girls BBall @RLCC (@ Oklee-bus leaves @ 2:55- please excuse at 2:40)
Saturday: JH Girls BBall @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 7:30am) ~Danceline @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 8:20am)~ Wrestling Hillsboro Tourney (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Football awards night will be Sunday, Dec 2 at 7pm in Waubun commons
Pizza pick up this week!
Speech Meeting: For those on the team and those who may still be interested! Meet in Ms. Baker's room.
Announcement for Nov. 27th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12jCqSBw1AKitqcIGdk3NYxoAZtmYGMJ1wZ6jzxPZ234/edit?usp=sharing
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Tuesday: Varsity Girls Basketball vs Red Lake Falls (@ Mahnomen- C team @ 5:00, JV @ 6:00 & varsity to follow) ~ JH Girls BBall @ NCE/UH (bus leaves @ 3:35)
Thursday: JH Girls BBall @RLCC (@ Oklee-bus leaves @ 2:55)
Saturday: JH Girls BBall @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 7:30am) ~Danceline @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 8:20am)~ Wrestling Hillsboro Tourney (bus leaves @ 7am)
Waubun School is now offering an after-school healthy cooking club! Starting on December 5th, we'll meet every Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm to learn how to choose and prepare healthy snacks, follow recipes, and gain some cooking skills. It's open to all students in grades 5th-12th. Each week we'll try creating a new, tasty treat! If interested contact Bobbi Bryngelson (218-473-6172) or Kennedy Mosher (218-935-2226)."
Saturday morning basketball will start this Saturday, December 1st for girls in grades 1st-6th from 9:00-11:00 in the Waubun gym. We are looking forward to seeing you in the gym little Thunderbirds!
Section Football T-shirts and Long Sleeve Shirts are now on clearance for $5! Available in the School Store or Ogema Office. Get yours before they run out!!!!
Miss Stalberger’s November Hall of Famers! Way to go kids! 🤩
Announcements for Nov. 26, 2018
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DhrT-pDnbAXfiJ8srfZLitHUyjACue-99kXrb6ySLAU/edit?usp=sharing
Attention 10th-12th Graders:
ASVAB Test is on November 30th. Please sign up in the Guidance Office if you are interested. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Swoboda.
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Today: JH Girls BBall @ Fosston.. Bus leaves @3:15
Tuesday: Varsity Girls Basketball vs Red Lake Falls (@ Mahnomen- C team @ 5:00, JV @ 6:00 & varsity to follow) ~ JH Girls BBall @ NCE/UH (bus leaves @ 3:35)
Thursday: JH Girls BBall @RLCC (@ Oklee-bus leaves @ 2:55)
Saturday: JH Girls BBall @ Fertile (bus leaves @ 7:30am) ~Danceline @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 8:20am)~ Wrestling Hillsboro Tourney (bus leaves @ 7am)~ Cheerleading @ Timberwolves game
Thunderbirds made on Sunday Night Football. Thunderbird Pride is overflowing!
Thunderbird cheerteam. Giving us all the spirit and pride.
Thunderbird cheerteam. Giving us all the spirit and pride.
What a year, what a season. Thunderbird Nation is overflowing with pride.
STATE CHAMPIONS!!!
Happy Thanksgiving from Miss Allen's Kindergarten class! Today, we celebrated our Thunderbird pride by having a pajama day and a movie! We are so lucky to be buddies with Mrs. Havercamp's 4th graders. Today, they taught us how to make turkey hats, and we invited them for an ice cream party to thank them for their buddy friendship. ♡ We had such a fun day!
Mrs. Haverkamp's 4th graders want to thank our monthly book sponsors! Each student got the book "November Night" to read and enjoy over the long break. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Gobble Gobble!
2 week notice to 5th & 6th band & choir holiday concert on Friday Dec. 7th, @ 2:15 in the commons.
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EEhqKIWxrvhboX7K9xw6mM1bH2LiZPXD7sjfpawgkJ4/edit?usp=sharing
Everyone have a safe and fun Thanksgiving and 4 day weekend. Take the time to be thankful for all that you have! Good Luck Thunderbirds!
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*7th grade girls have basketball practice today- 8th grade girl practice is optional
Saturday: Football State Championship game vs BOLD @ 10am @ US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
*Dorman Bus service is offering a Fan Bus: Cost: $40 Pick up from Waubun at 5:15am. Students must have an adult with- must pay to get into the game. Call 218-849-7548 to reserve your spot by Thursday.
Boys and Girls Club will be closed today (Wednesday). Thursday and Friday this week.
Activities Coming up for the Get Busy Program: Lefsa making & eating, homework help, Cardio, weight training and core training. Get Busy is after school Mon-Thurs for students in grades 5-12. Any students interested can pick up a registration form in the Guidance Office.
Thunderbirds preparing our Native Foods Feast!
Thunderbirds preparing our Native Foods Feast!
In case you can't make it Saturday to the Championship game here are the links
Television: All Prep Bowl Championship Games will be broadcast live on 45TV.
Streaming: The Prep Bowl Championship Games will be streamed live and free of charge by 45TV at https://www.prep45.com/
silent auction
Silent Auction
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nVmxxaVpyjHFIfZM7hf_TaRimix7F2Sl0ghL_3jKMuA/edit?usp=sharing
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Today: JH Girls Basketball vs COLA (@Waubun)
Saturday: Football State Championship game vs BOLD @ 10am @ US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
*Dorman Bus service is offering a Fan Bus: Cost: $40 Pick up from Waubun at 5:15am. Students must have an adult with- must pay to get into the game. Call 218-849-7548 to reserve your spot by Thursday.
Please dismiss the Girls Basketball players today at 3:00 for a scrimmage in Perham
Boys and Girls Club will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday). Thursday and Friday this week.
Fan Bus
Championship Game
CheerSquad
Hallie's Journey
Today, the Kindergarten classes listened to and retold the story of The Three Little Pigs.
Announcements for Monday, Nov. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxjLUdLGvZqhgTY0Gx7s2PX8TCZRQx8atDnoEjwRwJs/edit?usp=sharing
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Tuesday: JH Girls Basketball vs COLA (@Waubun)
Saturday: Football State Championship game vs BOLD @ 10am @ US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
Last Week's Caught being good winners at Waubun
We can't hide our Thunderbird pride! Good luck at state, boys!
The New WOWE Website launches today If you haven’t downloaded the new app you need to do so! Search Waubun Ogema in your app store to download the app
Attention volleyball players -The volleyball banquet potluck scheduled for Sunday has been postponed. A new date will be set up soon and we will get that information to you.
The New WOWE Website launches tomorrow! If you haven’t downloaded the new app you need to do so! Search Waubun Ogema in your app store to download the app
Looking for a part time job? Want to make a difference?
The Mahnomen Pool will be offering a Lifeguard Training November 30th - Dec 2nd. If you are interested sign up at the pool or call 218-935-2688. You need to be 15 years old by December 2nd and able to pass a swim test.
wrestling
Volleyball Sweatshirts are in! You must pay for your shirt before you receive it! Pay Dejah in the Guidance Office and get your sweatshirt
There will be a short informational wrestling meeting today during homeroom. 7th and 8th graders, go to Mr. Berntson's room during Jr. High homeroom. 9th - 12th go to Mr. Short's room. during senior high homeroom.
JH Boys Basketball Meeting in Mr. Skersick’s room today during homeroom
Looking for a part time job? Want to make a difference?
The Mahnomen Pool will be offering a Lifeguard Training November 30th - Dec 2nd. If you are interested sign up at the pool or call 218-935-2688. You need to be 15 years old by December 2nd and able to pass a swim test.
The Kindergarten class is still looking for postcards from around the United States or world, even, from our runaway Gingerbread man. We will read cards and letters through December. Thank you to everyone who has sent us mail; we love them!
Thank you to all who came to donate and/or work at the blood drive today. It was a huge success. The "unofficial" count is 27 successful donations.
It's TIME to kick of the SPEECH season! Interested in competitive speaking? Students may attend the informational meeting Friday at 3:04 in Ms. Baker's room (7-12th grade only).
Spectator information, including map of stadium, for Semi Finals.
Spectator information, including map of stadium, for Semi Finals.
Conferences
Indian Ed Conferences
Conferences
Sack Hunger
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Semi Final Football information
Due to multiply circumstances the Academic Breakfast Scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th has been postponed. A date will be determined at a later time. WHS thanks you for your understanding. GO THUNDERBIRDS!
Last week's PBIS Winners in Waubun
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Tuesday: JH Girls Basketball game vs Win-E-Mac @ Waubun
Saturday: State Football SemiFinals @ US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis @ 11:30
Attention 10th-12th Graders:
ASVAB Test is on November 30th. Please sign up in the Guidance Office if you are interested. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Swoboda.
Conferences tomorrow night from 3:30-7:00pm. Light meal will be served!
Also FAFSA night for ALL seniors in the Media Center from 5:00-7:00pm
Mrs.Swoboda is proud to announce the 2018-2019 Star Team. These students will be teaching guidance lessons to the younger students about social emotional learning skills this school year.
Ogema Program
Fan Bus
These 4th graders worked really hard during the 1st quarter and met their reading goal!! Today, we celebrated with a caramel apple buffet! Keep up the great work!!
The fourth graders did a marvelous job of honoring the Veterans at the program. Thank you to all Veterans and their families for their bravery and sacrifice! Happy Veterans Day!
Attention Parents/Guardians of Seniors:
Waubun will be hosting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) help night. We would like to invite you and your student to attend this night to obtain any help you may need filling out the FAFSA for the first time (or even if you have done it before as it is always changing)! FAFSA night will be held the evening of conferences, November 13th, from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm. We will be meeting in the media center computer lab. There will be an expert from a local college’s financial aid office available to answer any questions you might have. I highly recommend that both you and your student attend together.
The FAFSA is something that most colleges require students to fill out each year in order to obtain loans to attend school. The FAFSA is completely online so it will require a computer and internet access. Both you and your student will also need to create a username by going onto www.fafsa.ed.gov. Write this information down and bring it along with your filed tax information. It is also best if you student has a solid idea of which school they are planning on attending next year.
You do not need to attend this night to fill out the FAFSA. You can do this completely on your own if you wish.
The best places to park for the State FB games will be in the yellow highlighted lots on the attached map. Additional parking can be found along the East side (stadium side) of East River Rd. between the two highlighted parking areas, too.
The parking areas highlighted in RED, are near the HS, but actually quite a distance from the field. Plus, what the map doesn't show is a SIGNIFICANT change in elevation from parking at/near the high school in the RED lots vs. the field level parking in the YELLOW lots and along the River Rd. This makes it especially challenging for some grandparents!
Can't make it to the State Quarter Final Football game tomorrow in Brainard? There are some options for you- Listen to 101.5 KRJM Radio for the best play by play coverage in the state! OR click on the link below to watch the game provided by Prepspotlight OR do both listen and watch! GO THUNDERBIRDS!
http://prepspotlight.tv/MSHSL
Section Championship Shirts are now Available in the School Store! $15 Long Sleeve. $10 Short Sleeve. Stop by to get yours before the big game tomorrow!
Change of School Board Meeting
ATTENTION PARENTS!
Conferences TONIGHT in Waubun and Ogema 3:30-7:00pm
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Today: JH Girls Basketball vs Fertile (@ Waubun) 4:00pm
Saturday: Football State Tournament Quarterfinals @ Brainard (@ 12:00pm) vs Deer River HS.
Tickets will be available for purchase Thurs & Fri in Waubun- $11 adults/ $7 students. Avoid the long lines at the game
Girls Basketball meeting Friday during Homeroom for all girls in Grades 9-12 interested in playing basketball this winter. Location to be determined.
Thank you to all the donors and workers who helped make our blood drive a success! We had 28 successful donations, 4 for the first time and 32 total blood units were collected!
Winter Coat Drive/Personal Care Products Drive- All of November the Guidance Office will be accepting gently used winter coats (all sizes) and any personal care products (shampoo, lotion, soap, deodorant, etc.)
These two little smarties earned a lunch date with Miss Allen and planted pumpkin seeds. We are hoping to watch both ends of a pumpkin's life cycle. 😊
FB Quarterfinals
Attention Students: Reminder: The speaker for class tomorrow is on the FAFSA, so it's very important that you are here to learn what is required and how it all works. In order to set up your account you will need to know your Social Security number, so please have it with you tomorrow. The Parent Night is next Tuesday, Nov. 13th from 5:00-7:00 in the Media Center computer lab.
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Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs Fertile (@ Waubun) 4:00pm
Saturday: Football State Tournament Quarterfinals @ Brainard (@ 12:00pm) vs Deer River HS.
Tickets will be available for purchase Thurs & Fri in Waubun- $11 adults/ $7 students. Avoid the long lines at the game
PRIDE Winners from last Week! Way to go Thunderbirds!
Indian Ed
Reminding everyone to VOTE! Get to the Polls
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Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs Fertile (@ Waubun) 4:00pm
Saturday: Football State Tournament Quarterfinals @ Brainard (@ 12:00pm) vs Deer River HS.
Tickets will be available for purchase Thurs & Fri in Waubun- $11 adults/ $7 students. Avoid the long lines at the game
Girls Basketball meeting Friday during Homeroom for all girls in Grades 9-12 interested in playing basketball this winter. Location to be determined.
Conferences: Thursday from 3:30-7:00pm
Snow is falling! WOWE is in need for gently used winter coats, gloves, mittens in all sizes. Also in need of any personal care items for our Care Closet! Let's start the Holiday Season with some "Giving".
new app and website
Section Championship Shirts will be here Thursday! $10/short sleeve $15/long sleeve- sizes youth XS thru Adult 3XL- While Supplies Last
Bus number 7 is running 30 minutes late today November 6th.
Miss Allen's class had so much fun celebrating Halloween last week! We made Witches' Brew and dressed up for the Halloween Parade. 🎃
Ms. Clark's 3rd Grade class is super excited to be taking home our 2nd round of books from our generous sponsors today! Each student is going home with TWO new books! We are so excited! Thank you again to all of the kind individuals who donated to our classroom to help promote reading :)
Attachments area
Indian Ed
Indian Education
Fall Conferences
Congratulations to our November Senior of the Month: Rachel McArthur
Game Night!
Its GAME DAY for the Thunderbirds!! Game starts at 8 PM in the Fargodome. Even though it's a late game & going to be a late night, we need to pack the dome and show support for our team!!
Go get em boys!! Play hard!! We are proud of you!!
•Send off & parade through Mahnomen @ 4:05
•Send off & parade through Waubun @ 4:30
•Parade through Ogema @ 4:45
#MNFootballCommunity #MWThunderbirds #inthegame
Happy Halloween from your Ogema Specials Teachers.
Halloween Parade 2018
3rd graders getting ready for Halloween parade!
Halloween 2018
Boys and Girls Club will be closing early today at 5:30pm
Announcements for 10.30.18
http://bit.ly/2OYBhys
Have your blood pressure, temperature, pulse, cholesterol and iron level checked. It's a bonus when you donate blood. There are still openings to donate from 4:00-6:00 on Tuesday, Nov. 6th. See a student council member or Ms. Bauck if interested.
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Thursday: Thunderbird Football team will play for the Section Championship on Thursday @ 8pm in the Fargodome. Thunderbirds will take on Polk County West
Last week's PRIDE winners at Waubun. Way to go!!
Announcements for Oct. 29th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1726SeEB_96epNiEgzy0PYo3iQCa6co3Nbz4lzPr2lJ0/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the Lady Thunderbirds on their outstanding Volleyball Season!!!!
Thursday: Thunderbird Football team will play for the Section Championship on Thursday @ 8pm in the Fargodome. Thunderbirds will take on Polk County West
ALL are welcomed to attend the FREE 'This is America' Jr. & Sr. high choir concert Tuesday @ 7 in the commons.
Everyone is invited to the FREE 'Merican Music Concert tonight @ 7:00. All of the Waubun bands will be performing.
Announcements for Oct. 26thhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/18PnnReZYB-y24l8FdR6nj0_2rlJPQ9Dml8LK1RTHpRQ/edit?usp=sharing
PTSO Annual Halloween Party: this Sunday- Waubun HS Commons ~ 1:00-3:00 ~ admissions 3 canned goods/$3.00 per child
Danceline Practice will start Monday at 3:45 in the Commons
Today: Congratulations to the lady Thunderbirds on their victory over Clearbrook-Gonvick last night! Sub Section semifinal TONIGHT at 7:30pm at BSU. GO THUNDERBIRDS!!
Saturday: Congrats to the Thunderbird Football team for being seeded #1- Thunderbirds will play at 2:00 in Mahnomen. Tailgating starts at 12:30pm
*Reminder- playoff games are run by the section so activity passes are not accepted. $7/adults and $5/students for admission
Coat Drive
Picture Retakes will be WEdnesday, Nov. 7th- order forms are in the office
Oct. 25th Announcements
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-aJnv6C8YUgk8gHtjJN22RIDOKJQW5aL6yKlLiU4pjY/edit?usp=sharing
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Today: Congrats to the Thunderbird Volleyball team for being seeded #3. Thunderbirds will play at 7:00 in Waubun.
Saturday: Congrats to the Thunderbird Football team for being seeded #1- Thunderbirds will play at 2:00 in Mahnomen.
*Reminder- playoff games are run by the section so activity passes are not accepted. $7/adults and $5/students for admission
Great job to the students who attended the Bemidji Math Contest! There were over 700 students who took either the upper level or lower level test.
The top three scoring 11th/12th graders from Waubun were:
1) Collin Adams, 48th overall
2) Chase Dorman, 98th overall
3) Logan Pazdernik, 123rd overall
The top three scoring 9th/10th graders from Waubun were:
1) Noah Schneck, 43rd overall
2) Marvin Bellecourt, 101st overall
3) Katie Reich, 125th overall
Thunderbirds stand against bullying #bekind
Announcements for 10.24.18
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Sports-
Thursday: Congrats to the Thunderbird Volleyball team for being seeded #3. Thunderbirds will play at 7:00 in Waubun.
Saturday: Congrats to the Thunderbird Football team for being seeded #1- Thunderbirds will play at 2:00 in Mahnomen.
*Reminder- playoff games are run by the section so activity passes are not accepted. $7/adults and $5/students for admission
Everyone is invited to the FREE 'Merican Music Concert on Monday, Oct. 29th @ 7:00. All of the Waubun bands will be performing.
Reminder: There will be a choir concert going on tomorrow in the commons in the afternoon. It would be greatly appreciated if students would proceed to their classes quietly and respectfully.
Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? And it can only come from a volunteer blood donor. There will be a blood drive here on Tuesday, Nov. 6th. See Ms. Bauck, Cole Dinh, or another student council member to schedule an appointment. If you are 16 or 17 make sure you get a permission slip.
The first issue of our T-Bird Times is on the website under Documents. Check it out!
Happy College Awareness Week! If you are playing College Bingo make sure you turn them into the Guidance Office. There will be one winner from Sr High, Jr High, and Elementary. The winner will get the lucky privilege of being first in line for lunch everyday next week.
VB Tailgating
Welcome to the new Waubun Ogema White Earth App