Dear Families of Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools,
As stated in the executive order, distance learning will start on March 30th, 2020. Please follow the enclosed links to our District letter, Distant Learning Plan, and Chromebook checkout procedures information. You can also go to our District website at any time to access information at the COVID-19 tab at the top of the page. Information will also be mailed out to each household. Please refer to the aforementioned link regarding our Distant Learning Plans, please inform the building secretary if you are choosing to pick up student’s materials. These links will also appear on the front of our website and on our Facebook page.
Link to Parent Letter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iNWK4rA61AJ2C8grsbuvfg6EyE0Yj2BsKjyO--AnSRg/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Distance Learning Plan - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSgs70ABREbj2Opiw1_lLYPG1p2u6dUT0uEsr2vumhc/edit?usp=sharing
Link to checkout procedures - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stEmlcz56w3EP3_i0jIJb7m5142YADJH_8AL8HeUGng/edit?usp=sharing
Link to Distance Learning Page - https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/page/distance-learning--18
Happy World Autism Day!
Thank you for your patience as we implement the new distance learning plan. We will need to partner like never before to make this work! Please see the April schedule and plan below for returning portfolios.
Returning Work
Each student has been assigned portfolios that will be exchanged weekly. This work will be graded and count towards attendance credit. Make sure the right work gets into the correct student portfolio, please.
1. All weekly assignments must be completed by Thursday evening or Friday morning by 11:00 am and ready to be returned.
2. Complete all paperwork in their designated portfolio for each student. (Each has a label with their name on it).
3. Put it out for the bus pick up by 11:00 AM on the pick-up date.
4. Look for new assignments in the new portfolio.
5. If you are not ready with your portfolios for pick-ups, you are responsible to drop it off at the Waubun School site at the main entrance on the same day as the pick-up date. The school closes at 4:00 pm.
6. If you are not on a bus route delivery and have not signed up for one, or have not signed up for a grab and go lunch and lesson pick up, please use the same schedule as below to pick up and drop off portfolios at the Waubun Main entrance. You can also call the District office to get on scheduled delivery or pick up if you choose to at this time.
7. Missing work is failing work and counted as absent. Let’s work together to get it in!
8. If you need more time or help on an assignment please communicate with your teacher. Please call if you are having any problems so we can work it out together. Thank you!
Drop off, Pick-up Schedule
Friday, April 3rd 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday, April 9th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, April 17th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday, April 24th 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Distance Learning Starts on Monday! Our distance learning plan has required attendance which is measured by a daily contact requirement that is measured through a variety of distance communication methods. So be ready to start learning, instructional packets are being dropped off on the lunch delivery bus route on Monday, March 30th between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Packets are also being picked up at each school site if those prior arrangements were made between 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Students are accountable to the learning during this distance learning time period, so it is important we all understand the process. Please look for details in our Distance Learning Plan at our District website. We look forward to learning together as we journey through this new education process.
Superintendent Weber
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Thunderbirds- we are gonna have some fun this week! Let's have a virtual spirit week! Message (Waubun school FB Page) or email dejaha@waubun.k12.mn.us your pics and we can post some to share on our FB page and website! #Waubunstrong #WOWEStrong
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Weekly School News Update-3-19-20
Greetings!
Greetings to the parents, students and community of WOWE. I hope you are all doing well! It has not even been a week and we already miss our students! But we sure do need the planning time. Trying to develop an effective Distance Learning plan to meet the needs of every learner at every grade level and every subject is a monumental task. I am confident in our staff to develop a great program and plan. Please know we are working hard for you. Superintendent Weber
Education Assistance Program (Internet Service)
Arvig announced they are offering an Education Assistance Program for families with a student in the K-12 system or for college students, to receive free internet service so their education can continue via e-learning methodologies in the event schools remain closed (or close again) as a result of COVID-19. People interested in learning more can contact the Arvig Customer Care team either online at arvig.com via online chat, or by calling 888.992.7844 and asking about the Arvig Education Assistance Program. The Customer Care Representative will walk them through the steps to determine if they qualify and if so, set them up for installation.
https://www.arvig.net/education-assistance-program
Lunch/Breakfast Program
If you are interested in being added to our lunch program please call any school office. We will get you added to the list. You can choose a Grab & Go option at either the Ogema or Waubun sites or choose to have it delivered. (If you choose delivery it may have to wait until the next day for us to make arrangements.) Same day lunch and next day breakfast are being delivered/picked from 11:00am -1:00 pm. This program is under the summer food program. All learners qualify for this lunch program and do not need to pay.
Talking with Children about the Coronavirus
As the news stories and public conversations about Coronavirus increases, so does our anxiety. It is only natural that our children would also worry about themselves, their families, the people they love and care about. Talking about what is happening in an open and honest manner decreases anxiety and fear. Make sure that what you are talking about is factual and not rumors or thoughts that are a result of your own fears and anxiety. Focus on what you can and will do to be safe as a family. Educate them about germs and personal care and hygiene. It is helpful to make sure that information you share is age appropriate. Young children need very different information than a teenager. Knowledgeable children are safer children. Please see the link, “Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for parents, school staff, and others working with children”, a resource created by the CDC.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html
Consent form for Home meal delivery
Announcement for the Food Service Program during school Closure:
The food service program will start tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th, for parents who signed up for those services. The Grab and Go program is available at both the Waubun and Ogema sites from 11:00am-1:00pm. We will have meals available at the Kitchen doors in the entry way, so you will not have to enter the buildings. Parents who signed up for the bus delivery meals will have meals delivered between 11:00am-1:00 pm by our bus drivers. Since the bus drivers will not be transporting children on their meal deliveries, they may be driving their personal vehicles. They will call the phone numbers provided on your survey when they arrive at the delivery site. Then the student or adult can come to the vehicle to get the meal(s) for the household. If you have not completed a request for services, please check on Facebook or Live feed for the survey or call any of our school offices and we will collect the information over the phone. Superintendent Weber
Announcement for Emergency Staff and Health Worker Child Care
Child care for pre-registered emergency personnel will begin Wednesday, March 18th. Children can be dropped off between 7:30-8:00 am at the main entrance in Ogema. You will need to sign your child in and stay until a health check has been completed for your child. Students will need to follow the rules and expectations of the student handbook and students are expected to follow the directives of all staff. We are limiting access into the building so drop off and pick up will be at the main entrance only. You will need to sign out your child each day also. Please bring winter outdoor gear as we will be playing outside as the weather allows. If you have not completed a request for services, please check on Facebook or Live feed for the survey or call any of our school offices and we will collect the information over the phone and review for eligibility. Superintendent Weber
*Correction: Food Service/Nutrition Program Offered
We will provide Food Service for school-age children from students PK – age 18. This Food Service program begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Please complete the attached link to the survey to let us know if your students will be participating in the school sponsored food program. Food services / distance needs link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtQi5pWDt_lZj2iX8EbbsKQcRh8_tgvvEtjJxg-z7gWSmzxw/viewform
A copy will also be sent home. To set up the best services we can, we need you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Follow the link attached. Thank you for your help as we continue to develop plans and services for this situation.
Food Service/Nutrition Program Offered
We will provide Food Service for school-age children from students PK – age 12. This Food Service program begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Please complete the attached link to the survey to let us know if your students will be participating in the school sponsored food program. Food services / distance needs link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtQi5pWDt_lZj2iX8EbbsKQcRh8_tgvvEtjJxg-z7gWSmzxw/viewform
A copy will also be sent home. To set up the best services we can, we need you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Follow the link attached. Thank you for your help as we continue to develop plans and services for this situation.
Care for Children of Families of Health Care and Emergency Workers
We will provide child care for school-age studednts from PK – age 12 who are children of emergency workers critical to the State’s response to COVID-19. This childcare begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. To set up the best services we can, we need you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Follow the link attached.
First care Survey link -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-HczJG_I0KCfMmMrc6xUUUxqRm7k3QzGSZZT4Tnekcf36Ww/viewform
A letter from the employer or an employment badge will be required to verify employment status.
School Employees will also be provided child care for school-age students from PK – age 12 who need care to provide services to ISD #435 students and community.
A written version will be sent home also, but it must be returned ASAP. This is not being offered to everyone, only those who sign up and meet criteria as defined in the executive order. Thank you for your help with a quick response.
Announcements for Monday, March 16, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0OX1_uX0-crX4tX4yZjGIZ--5EsiYDXasKFrW1tgU0/edit?usp=sharing
March 15, 2020
Dear Families,
Today, Governor Tim Walz and Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker announced that all Minnesota public schools will close to students starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 with the plan to resume instruction on Monday, March 30, 2020.
During the school closure for students, Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community Schools will be joining school districts and charter schools across the state to create plans to equitably distribute distance learning to our students should we need to close schools statewide for a longer period of time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Department of Education is defining distance learning to mean that a student receives daily interaction with their licensed teacher(s) and appropriate educational materials. Starting March 30, 2020, per the instruction from the Minnesota Department of Education, student learning will continue for the rest of the school year.
Our educators will be giving thoughtful planning to our distance learning plan, offering careful consideration for students in a variety of areas, including students receiving special education services, multilingual learners, students experiencing homelessness, and students who rely on meals served at school. Once our distance learning plan is finalized we will communicate the plan to families through our Apptegy communication system and mail.
As always, our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students. We also want to ensure every child has access to the education they need and deserve.
We will continue to keep you informed as we navigate COVID-19.
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
Due to guidelines set forth by the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health in response to the COVID 19 health issue, we are postponing our afterschool events and activities where large groups would be meeting. Consequently, next week's band/choir concert and speech night will be postponed. The Minnesota State High School League has also released an announcement stating that all sports and activities are limited to practice and tryouts until April 6, 2020.
We sent out this very important health information regarding COVID-19 yesterday, but not everyone was able to access it. So we will try again in a different format. Please follow the link to the information.( https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fQ62SA7rDSbMggfhab7r13HDfapwIhYK ) Information changes very quickly, so we will send updates when we have factual information that is beneficial to our learners and community. Superintendent Weber
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
announcements for Friday, March 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_xJ8i7EZXPSsN6NxbGb8Nn9_l2ICGJWoGs0BiNwHKc/edit?usp=sharing
Information on the COVID - 19
Band trip to Winnipeg - Meeting after the concert on the 17th. Don't forget your certified birth certificate and final payment (if needed) on that day as well
Upcoming Concerts: JH/SH Band/Choir concert at 7:00, Tuesday, March 17th; 5th/6th Choir/6th Band at 8:30 AM Friday, March 20th
There was a lock-down late this morning at 11:51 at the Waubun site due to a student medical emergency. Classes and lunch have resumed and the school day will continue as normal. Thank you to the staff and emergency personnel for their help and quick response. I also want to thank the students and staff for their cooperation and patience during the lock-down. Superintendent Weber
Announcements for Thursday, March 12, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqAfhDSH2T4OjRxte0ORuGhqHZGLiOj72WfI7--s_ls/edit?usp=sharing
5th & 6th grade choir concert is currently planned for Friday, March 20th at 8:30 in the Commons.
Announcements for Tuesday, March 10 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKpFOC5bpfycdJV3UycsyZ_jchKRTGP-7KcGsl7wRh8/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Syd Bly and Dennis Ashley for scoring a perfect score of 40 on their duet at ensemble contest yesterday.
Fan bus update - there was nobody signed up and no interest shown, so we have cancelled the fan bus
I loved cheering on the future Lady TBirds. Great job today!
Miss Allen is so proud of these smart little number writers! They all earned giant lollipops for exceeding the state standard of number writing (1-31) by writing 1-100, not once, but THREE times! The rest of their classmates are not far behind and will earn theirs next week. Congratulations Dorthea, Alexis, Taryn, Hannah, Aleecia, Landon, and Tavion! Way to be high achievers!
announcements for Monday-March 9th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m4kPiNmuZe2yLt4lpNUB6UMsxzSq2YxZrcjkUgECGKU/edit?usp=sharing
Today: Boys Basketball playoff Section 6A semifinals game@ Concordia @ 6:00pm vs Henning (#1)~
No play practice today
Softball practice will start Tuesday
Fan Bus for tonight: $15 per person (this does not include admission cost)- parent/guardian must accompany for anyone under 9th grade. Bus leaves Waubun @ 4:20 and Mahnomen @4:00pm. MUST BE SIGNED UP AND PAID BY NOON TODAY- pay in the guidance office
School and buses will be dismissed early tomorrow, Monday, March 9, so students , families, and staff who wish to attend the boys’ basketball game will have time to travel to attend the game to support our team. School will be dismissed at 2:40 at Waubun and early buses at Ogema will release for early bus at 2:20, late bus at Ogema will pick up at 2:50. There will be no Get busy or Climber Club programs and no late bus. SACC will be offered , but parents will need to be sure to pick up children before 5:30. It is spirit day tomorrow for all students, staff, and fans so please wear your Thunderbird gear. Go Thunderbirds!
Thunderbirds Boys Basketball plays at Concordia Monday at 6pm. There will be a Fan bus available if enough people are interested and payed by noon tomorrow. Details:
$15 per person. Need 22 people minimum. PAYED by noon Monday. Parent/guardian needed for anyone under 9th grade. Pick up in Mahnomen at 4:00, Waubun 4:20. Leave Concordia at halftime of game following ours. Approximate return to Mahn/Waub schools 10:00.
Announcements for Friday, March 6th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlIPkqcZ_ps8bGCH_JlFgr6Y8sj9kokDAbozYO6o0iw/edit?usp=sharing
Lock in- Grades 7-9 tonight from 7-11pm at the Mahnomen HS- $5.00 (includes hotdog, chips & pop) DON'T MISS OUT!
Congrats to the Thunderbird Boys Basketball team for their playoff victory over Hillcrest last night!
Saturday: Boys Basketball playoff game in Perham @ 2:45 vs NCE/UH (#2)~ Speech @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 7:30am)
announcements for Thursday, March 5th, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1drLuUpNSzWvSB9FVi7YKu4DC_z6i0QieRb9WGuDwuOQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoff game @ 7pm @ Waubun. Thunderbirds (#3) will play Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (#6)- playoff game so passes will not be accepted
February Caught Being Good Winners!
Thunderbird Speech Night is coming soon! Join us March 19 at the Waubun High School Commons at 5:30 pm for a freewill donation baked potato bar, along with entertainment by the Thunderbird Speech Team. Silent Auction and Bake Sale also happening.
** If you're interested in donating items for the silent auction, please contact Tracy Dady.
Thunderbird Speech Night is coming soon! Join us March 19 at the Waubun High School Commons at 5:30 pm for a freewill donation baked potato bar, along with entertainment by the Thunderbird Speech Team. Silent Auction and Bake Sale also happening.
** If you're interested in donating items for the silent auction, please contact Tracy Dady.
Announcements for Wednesday, March 4th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16NiCknQnPYafRRblY4PlvKoxY9k7v1BMoeMCAWPjiDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoff game @ 7pm @ Waubun. Thunderbirds (#3) will play Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (#6)- playoff game so passes will not be accepted
Congratulations to Emily Olsen our March Senior of the Month
Saturday's elementary tournament information
announcements for Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16KWR8E7WDoIRy28er4ECt5F3Aai8SNce9M6oImct_Z4/edit?usp=sharing
Conferences tonight from 3:30-6:00pm
for grades 5-12 in Waubun. Light meal served, pick up report cards and honor roll certificates, 5th grade band concert @ 5:30pm.. BOOK FAIR!!!
Announcements for Monday, March 2nd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hWYerUtgbSaTQOS1cALGWhVD5FTb17fPkSpvbI3BFqA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the 8th graders for winning the Penny Wars with a positive $18.39 and a grand total of $27.39. The Juniors raised the 2nd most money with $26.15, but ended up Negative $10.15. Thanks to all who donated.
Attention, Juniors!
Mrs. Vickmark will again be hosting ACT/MCA Prep sessions this year for math. The ACT is quickly approaching, so now is the time to prepare! Come to as many as you wish, and stay for as long as you wish. These sessions will be offered as follows:
Thursday, March 5th (from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
Sunday, March 8th (from 8:00 am to noon)
Saturday, March 14th (from 8:00 am to noon)
Thursday, March 19th (from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
Any questions? Let Mrs. Vickmark know!
ENGLISH MCA PREP Sessions will happen on Thursday, March 12 from 3:30-5:30 and 6-8pm with Ms. Dady
Thursday: Boys Basketball playoff game @ 7pm @ Waubun. Thunderbirds (#3) will play Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (#6)
Saturday: Boys Basketball playoff game in Perham @ 2:45 (once they win on Thursday)~ Speech @ Detroit Lakes (bus leaves @ 7:30am)
Waubun grades 5-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3:30-6:00pm. Light Meal Served!
announcements for Friday, Fed. 28th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7GxyvDAqY_f0JtnQUr9RiKPenqWZW-QYDBpbj4ejsc/edit?usp=sharing
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Breckenridge (@ Waubun) C team and JV will both play at 6:00pm
Support the Waubun Senior High Band and go to Cedar Crest on Saturday. They are donating 10% of their sales to the band. Thank you to this area business for their support for the arts.
We, at Waubun School hope to see you at conferences, either this afternoon, February, 27, 2020 or on Tuesday, March 03. Due to the primary elections on Tuesday, March 03, conference times have been moved to 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thank you and Go Thunderbirds!
Announcements for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyIEqdorXA2nuUZZqZWnsONCxtWFXoHha0R1ko53hnY/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoff game @ Underwood (7pm)
Thunderbird Wrestler Garrett Eiynck made the State Wrestling Tournament again this year. Garrett will wrestle tomorrow a little after 9am
GOOD LUCK THUNDERBIRDS!
Announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 26th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dh0wz0EoFnsMZQKKVBS0s1nwLYH2MUZhJbn7NyTQVWk/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the Thunderbirds boys basketball team on their victory last night over Thief River Falls!!!
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed Feb. 26, 2020, as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Minnesota school bus drivers safely transport more than 760,000 students to and from school each day. Thank you school bus drivers for the positive contributions you make to our students’ education and safety!
The WOWE community wants to send a special thank you to all of our bus drivers!!!
Invited!
Announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 25th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14kPG65YSJLSvFu4htt6yVETKY2bOPrZbVAaCZqoNv4c/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: Boys Basketball @ TRF- C-team AND Varsity play at 4:00- no JV game (bus leaves Waubun @ 1:45pm- please excuse players at 1:35)
Announcements for Monday, Feb. 24th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYf3nTLYVJGGJXZhLb3SgOYhrMhztfZHAnOcUcIsNk4/edit?usp=sharing
Monday: Boys basketball vs C-G (@ Mahnomen) CTeam @5:00
Tuesday: Boys Basketball @ TRF- C-team AND Varsity play at 4:00- no JV game (bus leaves Waubun @ 1:45pm- please excuse players at 1:35)
Thursday: Girls Basketball playoff game @ Underwood (7pm)
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Breckenridge (@ Waubun)
Saturday: Wrestling State Tournament- Speech @ Walker ~ Girls Basketball Sub-Section Semi Finals @ Perham (after we win on Thursday) @ Perham (2:45pm)
Congratulations to all the wrestlers on their performance over the weekend. Garret Eiynck placed Second, and will be competing at the state wrestling tournament this weekend in St. Paul.
Last week Waubun honored and celebrated students who received Perfect and Outstanding Attendance (missing 3 days or less) for Semester 1. Congratulations to all of these amazing students! #everydaycounts
Announcements for Friday, Feb. 21st 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eElVFmvEe2h2cgZ8wuOHVq4pWqj0mPKiuS-Vaa-S5gQ/edit?usp=sharing
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections @ Crookston. Wrestling begins at 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 11:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time. ~Girls Basketball Play In Game - @ Home vs FF Hillcrest. (7:00pm in Waubun) **This is a playoff game and therefore no passes will be allowed. Price is $8/adult and $5/student
Saturday: Wrestling Individual Sections at Crookston. ~Speech at Moorhead.(bus leaves @ 6:45)
Congratulations to the Lady Thunderbirds on their victory over Northern Freeze last night!
Volunteers are needed for a mass casualty training being held at Mahnomen High School Saturday 2/22 starting at 7AM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, this coincides with area emergency agencies. Questions contact Ed Snetsinger at 218-261-1466. All ages are welcome, all you need to do is show up and they will tell you what you need to do.
Reminder tomorrow's (Friday 2/21) Girls Basketball Game in Waubun at 7pm vs Hillcrest is a Playoff Game. Therefore no passes will be accepted.
Announcements for Thursday- Feb. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wF8WkuJmg3McOv0OwQwn4qiQwOvdeMnoIDTqpWr-JL4/edit?usp=sharing
White Earth Dental Services will be here (Waubun) Tuesday- this is a FREE service available to ALL students. Registration forms will be handed out this week- guardians must sign and return to the office
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Varsity only Basketball DH @ Northern Freeze (Newfolden). Girls 6:00, boys to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. please excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections @ Crookston. Wrestling begins at 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 11:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time. ~Girls Basketball Play In Game - @ Home vs FF Hillcrest. (7:00pm in Waubun) **This is a playoff game and therefore no passes will be allowed. Price is $8/adult and $5/student
Saturday: Wrestling Individual Sections at Crookston. ~Speech at Moorhead.(bus leaves @ 6:45)
Girls Basketball Playoff information: Thunderbirds will play this Friday in WAUBUN at 7pm vs Hillcrest in the pigtail game. https://legacy.mshsl.org/Brackets/bracket.asp?TournamentId=365&bracketId=506
announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pp0E59x813O7KoHeW0djxuT3aDNlIe56eAXxUnopRm4/edit?usp=sharing
The JH Knowledge Bowl team is not going to Ada tomorrow (February 20). The next meet is Thursday, March 5 in Thief River Falls.
Jr High Basketball today - Red Lake has double booked their gyms, so they will be coming to Mahnomen for the game today. Also, they are a little low on numbers, so we will be playing a modified schedule. 7th grade will begin at 4:30, 8th grade will likely start earlier than normal - approximately 5pm is a good guess.
Announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 18th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iBmXopN2BxHTr9BNsQZlQJmXjStiSJ2tyYRWYbzvGJs/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the Junior High Knowledge Bowl teams for their great performance in Ada last Thursday! Special congratulations to the Waubun Black team for taking first place!
Thursday: Varsity only Basketball DH @ Northern Freeze (Newfolden). Girls 6:00, boys to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 1:30, please excuse Waubun players at 1:20.
Friday: Wrestling Individual Sections @ Crookston. Wrestling begins at 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 11:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time. ~Girls Basketball Play In Game - @ Home vs FF Hillcrest. (7:00pm)
Saturday: Wrestling Individual Sections at Crookston. ~Speech at Moorhead.(bus leaves @ 6:45)
Tuesday: Boys Basketball @Pelican Rapids. C Team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(Please excuse Waubun players @ 3:00) ~. Girls Basketball vs RLCC @ Waubun. 6:00 JV, Varsity to follow~JH Boys Basketball @ Red Lake. (4:30) Bus leaves Waubun @ 2:15, please excuse Waubun players at 2:05.
Girls Basketball on Monday, Feb 17 at Fergus Falls Hillcrest will include a C Team Game at 5:00. JV and Varsity to follow
Congratulations to this Knowledge Bowl team for their first place win in Ada!
Congratulations to this Knowledge Bowl team for their first place win in Ada!
The Waubun School Forest be open this Saturday through Monday, February 15-17 for the holiday weekend. The weather looks promising! Come out and enjoy it!
School and all after school activities are canceled today, February 12, 2020, due to strong winds causing ground blizzards, drifts, and hazardous driving conditions. Stay safe and warm! Superintendent Weber
School and buses will be two hours late in the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District due to drifting snow covered roads making travel difficult in some areas our District. Have a safe morning.
announcements for Monday, Feb. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A_b3vMQ2jqYUWcd8OWmBhaIUrSKV1yH_5JGrthl4IOk/edit?usp=sharing
A reminder to all juniors, the M State Showcase in Detroit Lakes is this Thursday, Feb 13th. All juniors will be attending unless your parents have notified the guidance office otherwise. The bus will leave the north doors at 8:30 and return between 1:00 - 1:30. Lunch will be provided.
Monday:JV Boys Basketball @ COLA ~ JH Boys BBall @ LPA (Audubon)~ youth Dancecamp in Waubun
Miss Stalberger's class earned a sledding party and had a blast on Thursday!
Announcements for Friday, Feb. 7th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvPresrBwM1XKd1Q6ZDOxAU8UttO4bP7TwFqFR2GkOs/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Basketball DH vs Bagley in Mahnomen. 4:30
Saturday: Speech at Underwood.(bus leaves @ 6am) ~C Team GBB Tournament @ Fosston. ~JH BBB Tournament @ Fertile.
Congratulations to our February Senior of the Month: Nicole Swedberg
A day spent in nature is SO good for the soul. Thank you Friends of Tamarac for a wonderful day! #HalversonThirdGrade #Nature
Congratulations to Waubun 8th grader Jacob Burkhart for advancing in the Regional Spelling Bee to the Multi Regional/State Spelling Bee in Fergus Falls on Feb. 18th. We are so proud! #Thunderbirdproud #weareproud
announcements for Thursday, Feb. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXxDL2tVlgs1zeCi7B3ahuLsxWd12djnmd2pllNq4GM/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JV GBB @ COLA 4:30. ~Wrestling Triangular @ Park Rapids. Bus leaves @ 2:15pm -please excuse Waubun wrestlers @ 2:05pm~
Friday: Basketball DH vs Bagley in Mahnomen. 4:30
Saturday: Speech at Underwood.(bus leaves @ 6am) ~C Team GBB Tournament @ Fosston. ~JH BBB Tournament @ Fertile.
Congratulations to Waubuns AAA recipients, Nathan Nelson and Sydney Bly
Announcements for Wednesday, Frb. 5th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VoUGXt17UImRfHdgHmocokAWh166gfa7sxcftMwyY9U/edit?usp=sharing
Waubun Elementary Class Photos will be taken at 10:30 AM on February 13.
There will be show times in at Waubun High School and Mahnomen High School this spring. Stay tuned for more information!
announcements for Monday, Feb. 3rd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T588j4-lw0nUUHd2pfXiMQrjymsVJ1tX1GGJ4deUe_o/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JH BBB vs Circle of Nations (not COLA) 4:30 @Mahnomen. ~Basketball DH vs Cass Lake @ Waubun.
Thursday: JV GBB @ COLA 4:30. ~Wrestling Triangular @ Park Rapids. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00, please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time.
Friday: Basketball DH vs Bagley in Mahnomen. 4:30
Saturday: Speech at Underwood. ~C Team GBB Tournament @ Fosston. ~JH BBB Tournament @ Fertile.
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys BBall vs RLC @ Mahnomen. 5:00 C team, JV and Varsity to follow.
JH BBB @ Ada. 4:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 2:30. Excuse Waubun players at 2:20.
Mrs. Haverkamp’s class earned a class sledding party for great behavior! Way to go 4th grade!
Announcements for Friday, Jan. 31st 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wl0eAve8ziGj9Hcw0EwMChmJme7uOFr28mB-O1U5Evs/edit?usp=sharing
SCRUBS CAMP: Any students interested in going into a career in the medical field this camp is for you! Grades 8-11. June 17-19 @ Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College: Cost: FREE- If you are seriously interested in attending please see Patti or Dejah ASAP.
M State is hosting an upcoming showcase that is open to all juniors. It takes place Thursday Feb. 13 from 9:00 - 12:30 and lunch will be provided. Visit the M State campus and get hands-on experience in all programs they offer. A full list of these programs is available in the guidance office. Deadline for sign-up is Wednesday, Feb. 5th also in the guidance office
Congratulations to the boys basketball team on their win over Hillcrest last night!
Congratulations to the girls basketball team on their victory over NCE-UH last night! WAY TO GO THUNDERBIRDS!!
Congratulations to our 2020 SnoDaze King and Queen: Levi Mertens and Emily Olsen! Congratulations to all the candidates and prince and princesses.
The Reading Room was full this morning at Ogema! Thanks to our Library helpers for their assistance with the February bulletin board.
We wrote down our biggest fears, balled them up, and “KOBE”-ed them into a trash basket. Everything negative–pressure, challenges–is all an opportunity for us to succeed. #MambaMentality #ThirdGrade
Jr High Boys Basketball - Tomorrow, 1/31 vs NCEUH (in Mahn), the 8th grade will play first at 4:30. 7th Grade will follow. Monday, 2/3 at Ada, the 7th grade game will be at 4:00 and the 8th grade to follow.
Mrs. Haugo's class that went skiing
Announcements for Jan. 30th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lRIpL4-GLoqdnKwXb22nBmFhlD-Gb7U6eH0VYztslO8/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Boys Basketball @ Hillcrest. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(please excuse Waubun players @ 2:40) ~ Girls Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. JV starts 5:30.
Friday: Wrestling LPA Tournament (Make up date)please excuse Waubun wrestlers @9:30am ~JH BBB vs NCEUH @Mahnomen 4:30.
Saturday: Girls Basketball vs DGF @Moorhead HS. Varsity only at 12:30pm, bus leaves 10:30am ~Dance @ Wadena. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 6am ~ C team boys basketball tournament @ Fosston (bus leaves @ 7:45am)
DANCECAMP: Elementary students interested in the danceline dance camp on Feb 10th and 13th- Cost: $25… registration is due TOMORROW- forms can be picked up in the guidance office
Celebrating Paraprofessional Week at Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools! Thank you to our amazing paras for all of their support and dedication!
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 29th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cUzRvI3R11xb9FP6rsVDflpignxktsjLtjA4y5q71wc/edit?usp=sharing
The Sno-Daze dance is Friday, Jan. 31st in Mahnomen. It is from 9:00-12:00 and is for 7-12 grade. Cost is $5.
Summer Volleyball League: ages 12 and up… any students interested please sign up in the guidance office. There will be a meeting soon.
Congratulations to the Lady Thunderbirds Basketball team on their 55-50 win over the Rothsay Tigers last night!
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 28th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6oNPFoCxUkDA6XPasetQN8LpRVMyQ2hzXyMZlU_eEw/edit?usp=sharing
Today: BB vs Fertile Beltrami @Mahnomen. ~Boys Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling @ Sebeka. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time.
Thursday: Boys Basketball @ Hillcrest. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(please excuse Waubun players @ 2:40) ~ Girls Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. JV starts 5:30.
Friday: Wrestling LPA Tournament (Make up date)please excuse Waubun wrestlers @9:30am ~JH BBB vs NCEUH @Mahnomen 4:30.
Saturday: Girls Basketball vs DGF @Moorhead HS. Varsity only at 12:30pm, bus leaves 10:30am ~Dance @ Wadena. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 6am
Congratulations to the lady Thunderbirds on their victory over Fertile-Beltrami last night… 55-53
Mrs Haugo's class having fun at the Waubun School Forest
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Dear Staff, Parents and Students,
Administration was notified yesterday, Sunday, January, 26, 2020 that a student had made threats against students, staff and the Waubun School. We were told that White Earth Police had responded quickly and there was no longer a threat to anyone. We want to thank the prompt reporting of the threat and the quick response from law enforcement. We will continue to provide programs and supports for our children while working with law enforcement to assure the safety and well-being of our children.
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth
Announcements for Monday, Jan. 27th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQ0W06GNC6Tnuby4nOr6-gxkL5dPvUloJgjEgfeQwIM/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: GBB @ Rothsay. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:30.~JH BBB vs Fertile Beltrami @Mahnomen. ~Boys Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling @ Sebeka. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun wrestlers at that time.
Thursday: Boys Basketball @ Hillcrest. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.(please excuse Waubun players @ 2:40) ~ Girls Basketball vs NCEUH @ Mahnomen. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow. ~Wrestling vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. JV starts 5:30.
Friday: Wrestling LPA Tournament (Make up date)please excuse Waubun wrestlers @9:30am ~JH BBB vs NCEUH @Mahnomen 4:30.
Saturday: Girls Basketball vs DGF @Moorhead HS. Varsity only at 12:30pm, bus leaves 10:30am ~Dance @ Wadena. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 6am
Sports/Activities-
Monday: JH BBB @ Winemac. (Bus leaves @ 3:15. Please excuse @players at 3:05) ~Girls Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @Waubun. C team 5:00, JV and Varsity to follow.
Students interested in taking the snowmobile safety class should check their email for the Google Doc sign-up sheet. The deadline to sign-up is February 7th. Students must be 12 years old or older by March 1st to be eligible. Please contact Franki Paul for more information.
Sledding was an adventure for Mrs. Halverson’s Class today! Check out these faces. #JOY #Exhaustion #FUN
Mrs. Oertwich’s class had a great day skiing at the school forest! It was beautiful out!
announcements for Thursday, Jan 23rd, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hwyj5FcXADesKpkcA_Fu6GMoEuthuHjf2MPJkKD4bcM/edit?usp=sharing
HELP WANTED:
The Ogema SACC program currently has an opening for 1 student helper. The hours are Monday thru Friday (when school is in session) from 3:30p.m to 5:30p.m. Interested applications need to be 15 years old by September. Contact the District Office if interested.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Girls Basketball @ Park Christian. C team starts 5:00. (excuse players @ 3:05) ~JH Boys Basketball vs Win-E-mac @Waubun. 4:30.
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. C team 5:00. Dance @ Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun 2:45. Excuse Calais Olson at 2:30. ~JH Boys Basketball @ Fosston. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Saturday: Wrestling @ Grand Rapids.~ 9th grade Wrestling in Mahnomen~
Sunday: Elementary Wrestling @ Mahnomen
ATTENTION PARENTS! We are looking for a few good people to plan and implement Waubun's Post Prom. The success of this event depends on parent and community volunteers. It is a fun night for all the volunteers, as well as the kids. Please consider being a part of this event. Prom will be held on May 9 at the Waubun School. To volunteer, click here: https://forms.gle/7kzKZFgoaDBLBqDU7
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 22nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5_tQVOdmHjO0GhMkUK5BfxMz2wJXl2FMxR_Jiwput4/edit?usp=sharing
Mahnomen-Waubun Annual Theater Production of “THE HUMOR GAMES” tryouts for grades 7-12 on January 29th and 30th from 3:30-5:30pm at the Mahnomen School Elementary Auditorium. No experience needed.
Thursday: Girls Basketball @ Park Christian. C team starts 5:00. (excuse players @ 3:05) ~JH Boys Basketball vs Win-E-mac @Waubun. 4:30.
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. C team 5:00. Dance @ Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun 2:45. Excuse Calais Olson at 2:30. ~JH Boys Basketball @ Fosston. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Saturday: Wrestling @ Grand Rapids.~ 9th grade Wrestling in Mahnomen~
Sunday: Elementary Wrestling @ Mahnomen
Congrats to the boys basketball team on their victory 70-62 over Park Christian last night!!!
announcements for Tuesday, Jan 21st 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZBp2FITwOUD9Ruk7NRkhiVYivL3gsLvoGUhN8el6ey8/edit?usp=sharing
Next Week is Sno-Daze 2020 (Jan 27-31)
Monday: DECADE DAY (another decade) ~ Homeroom activity: Pie-in-the-Face
Tuesday: COLOR DAY (5th-orange~ 6th-red ~ 7th-green ~ 8th-purple~ 9th-camo ~ 10th-white ~ 11th-gray ~ 12th-blue~ staff-black) GUESS THE # OF CANDIES IN THE JAR
Wednesday: YEEHAW!!! DAY
Thursday: SPIRIT DAY
Friday: DRESS UP DAY (coronation @ 8:30am) (pepfest, Dance @ Mahnomen)
Thursday: Girls Basketball @ Park Christian. C team starts 5:00. (excuse players @ 3:05) ~JH Boys Basketball vs Win-E-mac @Waubun. 4:30.
Friday: Boys Basketball vs Fertile Beltrami @ Waubun. C team 5:00. Dance @ Bagley. Bus leaves Waubun 2:45. Excuse Calais Olson at 2:30. ~JH Boys Basketball @ Fosston. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 3:00.
Saturday: Wrestling @ Grand Rapids.~ 9th grade Wrestling in Mahnomen~
Sunday: Elementary Wrestling @ Mahnomen
Tuesday: Boys Basketball vs Park Christian @ Waubun. C team starts 5:00. ~ JH Boys Basketball vs Park Christian@ Waubun. 7th grade starts 5:00- Wrestling and Girls Basketball will practice in Mahnomen
Boys Basketball vs Fertile/Beltrami on Friday 1/24 will be moved from Mahnomen to WAUBUN. Boys Basketball vs NCEUH on Tuesday 1/28 will be moved from Waubun to MAHNOMEN
Basketball Double Header with LPA will be moves to Monday, January 20
Dance competition at Pelican Rapids for tomorrow has been cancelled
Tonight’s Basketball Double Header with LPA will be postponed due to weather. Elementary Basketball Snowflake league is cancelled for tomorrow.
Due to the impeding weather and worsening road conditions, school is canceled for today Friday, January 17th, 2020.
Announcements for Thursday, Jan. 16 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TS_1I27V__doNnFBsjFTC4W2-wyF7f52ymLf3Wmx0PE/edit?usp=sharing
Waubun Boys and Girls Club will be CLOSED in FRIDAY
Thursday: Girls basketball vs Win-E-Mac (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH boys BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) ~ JV & C team boys basketball vs Moorhead (@ Waubun)
Friday: Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs LPS (@ Waubun) ~ Wrestling @ LPA (varsity only- bus leaves @ 9:45am/excuse players @9:30) No wrestling practice for JV and JH
Saturday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 8am)~ Elementary Snowflake Basketball League in Waubun
It's back! The 2nd annual lip sync contest will happen on Friday, Jan. 31st as part of our Sno-Daze week festivities. Get together with your friends and prepare your act. If lip sync-ing isn't your thing, we will also be including other talent acts and skits. They can be serious or silly. You will need to sign up with Ms. Bauck, Nicole Swedberg. or Gabby Bellanger by next Friday, the 24th, so we can figure out how much time we need for the show.
Wednesday was WOWE's annual Spelling Bee... It took 22 rounds to declare Jacob Burkhart the District Spelling Bee Champion. Jacob's final word was "equator". Runner-Up: Isaiah Schultz and 3rd place: Scarlette Boudreau. Jacob will now move on to the regional Spelling Bee held at Northland College in TRF on Feb. 5th. Good Luck Jacob!!
Special Congratulations to all of our participants! Everyone did an amazing job!!!
All classes after school at Trinity in Waubun are cancelled today, January 15, 2020.
All classes at St Ann's church in Waubun are cancelled today, January 15, 2020.
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan. 15th, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rwl0vN5axAnuI_p6zT_S9IHb1K_ee25sJB655NVbrAg/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday: Wrestling & JH Boys BBall pictures in Mahnomen after school
Thursday: Girls basketball vs Win-E-Mac (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH boys BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) ~ JV & C team boys basketball vs Moorhead (@ Waubun)
Friday: Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs LPS (@ Waubun) ~ Wrestling @ LPA (varsity only- bus leaves @ 9:45am/excuse players @9:30) No wrestling practice for JV and JH
Saturday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 8am)~ Elementary Snowflake Basketball League in Waubun
Congrats to the boys basketball team on defeating Sacred Heart last night!
Waubun Boys and Girls Club will be CLOSED in FRIDAY
The Waubun School Forest, located at 2541 Highway 113, 9.2 miles east of Waubun, will host 3 Open House events this month,January 12, 19, and 26, 2020, 1-4:00PM! Come and enjoy snacks at The Hut, skiing, walking trails, sledding and more! There will be volunteers available to help get you started. There is no charge; everything is FREE!
*All school policies apply while on forest premises.
JH Boys Basketball Game will be played at the Bagley Elementary Gym (the old high school) today.
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVcmA-5MMed8vssdcPCg1bf8aEHs6MR72Hx1pV0sdYw/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JV Girls basketball vs COLA (Waubun)~ Wrestling Triangular @ Oklee (bus leaves @ 3:05/excuse @ 2:55)~ JH Boys BBall @ Bagley (4:30- bus leaves @3- excuse players @ 2:50)~ Boys Basketball @ Sacred Heart (bus leaves @ 2:25/ excuse players @ 2:15)
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team on their victory over Red Lake last night!!
School Play: any students in grades 7-12 interested in joining the school play with Mahnomen with a May performance please sign up by Wednesday in the guidance office. Even if you are just a little curious- sign up. More information on dates, which play and practice times will be coming out in the Spring.
Mrs. Haugo's class received their furry pets and their certificate of adoption today. Students signed the certificate promising to read to their pets and love them forever!
announcements for Monday, Jan. 13th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1czWkBsQ_Hg61zkzweU5fZwI8sUiSo04wvikRfz0Qg/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JV Girls basketball vs COLA (Waubun)~ Wrestling Triangular @ Oklee (bus leaves @ 3:05/excuse @ 2:55)~ JH Boys BBall @ Bagley (4:30- bus leaves @3- excuse players @ 2:50)~ Boys Basketball @ Sacred Heart (bus leaves @ 2:25/ excuse players @ 2:15)
Wednesday: Wrestling & JH Boys BBall pictures in Mahnomen after school
Thursday: Girls basketball vs Win-E-Mac (@ Mahnomen) ~ JH boys BBall vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen) ~ JV & C team boys basketball vs Moorhead (@ Waubun)
Friday: Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader vs LPS (@ Waubun) ~ Wrestling @ LPA (varsity only- bus leaves @ 9:45am/excuse players @9:30) No wrestling practice for JV and JH
Saturday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids (bus leaves Mahnomen @ 8am)~ Elementary Snowflake Basketball League in Waubun
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader vs Red Lake (@ Mahnomen- 4:30)
Annual Spelling Bee will be Wednesday @1:30 in the Commons: Congratulations to the following students for making the Spelling Bee: Drayton Tibbetts, Karleo Bellcourt, Marcus Gary, Chloe Smith, Anthony Malmo, Scarlette Boudreau, Tanner Stech, Beau Somdahl, Cleighton Hoban, Raylyn Peterson, Isaiah Schultz, Tatianna Larson-Butcher, Jacob Burkhart, Wyatt Keezer, Connor Adams & Lylian Zornes
School Play: any students in grades 7-12 interested in joining the school play with Mahnomen with a May performance please sign up by Wednesday in the guidance office. Even if you are just a little curious- sign up. More information on dates, which play and practice times will be coming out in the Spring.
Everyone is welcome to the Waubun School Forest Open House during the remaining Sundays in January!!
Congratulations to Anne Champa, Ogema Elementary Music Teacher! She was the Ogema VFW’s nominee for the Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award and won at District 9! Thank you Mrs. Champa for your dedication, passion and hard work with the youth and the community!
announcements for Friday, January 10th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BisAnisM24b89pJ2gBcPuyv0euwBCOnBhWJpY7FAXpQ/edit?usp=sharing
Friday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader @ Mahnomen
Saturday: JV Boys BB Tournament @ Walker (bus leaves @ 12:45). ~JH Boys BB Tournament @ Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 8:15am. Elementary Basketball at Mahnomen ~ Dance meet at Hawley was cancelled
Congrats to the girls Thunderbird basketball team on their outstanding victory over Climax-Fisher last night!
Dear Staff, Parents, and Students, 01/09/20
Students at the Waubun School site were called into Lockdown following a terroristic threat today, Thursday, January, 9, 2020 at 2:10pm. The threat response by administration and law enforcement was very quick and the student was removed from the premise by law enforcement. An investigation is ongoing. So along with the Mahnomen County Sheriff Department, and Administrative Staff a search was completed and students were safely returned to their routine schedule at 3:06 pm.
A full investigation of the threat will continue. Threatening the safety of our learning community is a serious offense. Disrupting our learning environment is not acceptable. We will be working with law enforcement officials to find closure to this issue. I want to thank our staff, administration, students, parents, and law enforcement for their quick response, cooperation, and patience.
Sincerely,
Superintendent, Lisa Weber
Waubun- Ogema -White Earth Schools
Announcements for Thursday, Jan 9th, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eT8nWZjXA--IlLLcRYoQyb-DQgqPGKZ-7U3Ruq4AUYw/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids( please excuse @ 2:45) ~Girls BB @ Climax. 6:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 4:00. ~JH BBB vs LPA in Waubun. (4:30) ~ Wrestling Dual vs Thief River Falls. 5:30 in Mahnomen ~JV and C Team Boys BB @ Moorhead 5:00. Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:10. Please excuse Waubun players at that time. ~ Elementary Wrestling vs TRF @ Mahnomen (5pm)
Friday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader @ Mahnomen
Saturday: JV Boys BB Tournament @ Walker. ~JH Boys BB Tournament @ Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 8:15am. Elementary Basketball at Mahnomen ~ Dance meet at Hawley was cancelled
Announcements for Wednesday, Jan 8, 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uEIXndUWL7dlJwKdKw_scVoE2lGFP59uNsGerz_lZOw/edit?usp=sharing
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 7th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0GoX_OWIcnHQuX1BYn56JGzFoP1kBSvOT1MWBkUDPA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to our January Senior of the Month:
Logan Stech
Tuesday: Girls Basketball @ Fosston. 5:00 (There is C team). Bus leaves Waubun 3:30. Please excuse Waubun girls at 3:15.~JH BBB @ NCEUH (Twin Valley). 4:30. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:15. Please excuse Waubun players at that time~ Super JV boys basketball vs DGF @ Waubun (5pm)- C team will play DGF @6pm in Waubun (Last minute addition)
Announcements for Monday, Jan 6th 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GvFhik-rxXdDo0xFiFCvlSrwIMh1I78o7L9k19R0dZg/edit?usp=sharing
Monday: Boys Basketball @ Fosston. 6:00 (No C team). Bus leaves Waubun at 4:30.
Tuesday: Girls Basketball @ Fosston. 5:00 (There is C team). Bus leaves Waubun 3:30. Please excuse Waubun girls at 3:15.~JH BBB @ NCEUH (Twin Valley). 4:30. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:15. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Thursday: Danceline @ Pelican Rapids( please excuse @ 2:45) ~Girls BB @ Climax. 6:00. Bus leaves Waubun at 4:00. ~JH BBB vs LPA in Waubun. (4:30) ~ Wrestling Dual vs Thief River Falls. 5:30 in Mahnomen ~JV and C Team Boys BB @ Moorhead 5:00. Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:10. Please excuse Waubun players at that time. ~ Elementary Wrestling vs TRF @ Mahnomen (5pm)
Friday: Boys and Girls Basketball doubleheader @ Mahnomen
Saturday: JV Boys BB Tournament @ Walker. ~JH Boys BB Tournament @ Ada. Bus leaves Waubun at 8:15am. Elementary Basketball at Mahnomen ~ Dance meet at Hawley was cancelled
2nd Annual WOWE Powwow
Announcements for Friday, Jan. 3rd 2020
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10d3N35XnWwOE4EdkJddcS_5TgJY8pgq_F3lpmvFaXKE/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Wrestling Dual Tourney @ Mahnomen (4pm start) (please excuse @ 2pm)
Saturday: Elementary Basketball @ East Grand Forks - Elementary Basketball bus will leave Waubun at 6:30am and Mahnomen at 6:45am for kids that need a ride on Saturday. Players are encouraged to ride with parents as the bus will get full and it will be a LONG day, with multiple teams playing at different times.
We have communicated with coaches to work with students and families who need to leave early or miss practice to attend the wake of Clayton Lehrke. Please notify the coaches of your plans and we will respect your wishes. Practices will be done in time for those that chose to attend after practice. Rich Zima is volunteering to drive a bus for athletes that want to go show support. Athletes will make a short appearance. Bus will be leaving Waubun Gym at 5:30 and back about 6:00. This is all voluntary for the kids that choose to go.
Announcements for Thursday, Jan 2nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gjcyw2huWX7mRjkd9SPBm75ww3qOfVX6BsE8oI8awEU/edit?usp=sharing
Today: JH Boys Basketball vs Ada/West (@ Waubun @ 4:30) ~ JV/9th grade BBall @ DL Middle School (6pm) bus leaves Mahnomen @ 4:25
Friday: Wrestling Dual Tourney @ Mahnomen (4pm start)
Saturday: Elementary Basketball @ East Grand Forks - details announced tomorrow
Happy New Year!
School resumes on Thursday, January 2nd.
There will not be any Climber Club after school at Ogema this week. Climber Club will start again on January 6th.
It is with deepest sorrow we share the news that Clayton Lehrke, son of Angie and Tim Lehrke, died on Friday, December 27, 2019. It has been confirmed that his passing was due to natural causes. While that brings no answers, it also helps us know there was nothing to be done to prevent the outcome. Clayton was a senior at Detroit Lakes High School. The loss of Clayton’s life has a tremendous impact on the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School, the Detroit Lakes School and surrounding communities. It is important that we support Clayton’s family, our students, staff, parents, and each other as we grieve this tragic loss. We will provide additional support staff and counseling services as students and staff return to classes on January 2nd. For additional support and services the Becker County and White Earth Reservation Mental Health 24 hour crisis and support hotline is available to parents, students, staff, and anyone needing support. Call 1-218-850-4357 or 1-877-380-3621
Wake and Funeral Arrangements: Most Holy Redeemer Church, Ogema
Wake: Friday, January, 3, 2020 Visitation- 4:00-7:00pm Prayer Service- 6:00pm
Funeral: Saturday, January, 4, 2020-11:00am
If you have questions or concerns you may contact the Superintendent’s Office 473-6171, the Waubun School Office 473-6173 or the Ogema School Office 473-6174.
Sincerely,
Lisa Weber, Superintendent
All activities and practices are cancelled tomorrow, Monday, December 30th. All school buildings and offices will be closed also. Stay safe and have a Happy New Year!
All practices are cancelled for tomorrow, Monday 12/30
Jr High Boys Basketball practice is cancelled for tomorrow, December 30. This practice was supposed to be in Mahnomen. The December 31 practice (10am-noon) in Waubun is still on for now.
The Waubun School Forest will be open every day during winter break. The ski trails are tracked. See the web site for more info.
Mr. Worner's shop class created Bean Bag Boards in class. They turned out amazing!
Wishing our students and families a warm and safe Holiday Season. We will see you on January 2nd. Have a great break!!!
Announcements for Friday, Dec. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V7Qd2zYySuOgpd-NmiDZZt0ZtTEvaobvJ2nQduj5XpY/edit?usp=sharing
JH Boys Basketball will practice in Mahnomen on Dec 30 and in Waubun on Dec 31. Both practices will be from 10am-noon.
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:40)
Saturday: Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
District office Holiday Closing during the Holidays.
announcements for Thursday, Dec. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ccRw-emX9BhsocIq9VISfSeK9Of3aB_K1nmGcnsRCN0/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to the 5th and 6th graders for only having 3 people absent today. That is 97% attendance! Great job getting here today!
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:30)
Saturday: Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (Waubun) ~ Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 4:30) ~ Wrestling @ Walker (excuse @ 1:30)
****Varsity, JV and C team boys basketball practice will be in Mahnomen today…...Boys JH practice will be in Waubun (multipurpose gym)
Academic Breakfast was held this morning for students who earn Academic Letters from the 2018-2019 Semester 2 grading period. This is a high honor as it included more than just a high GPA. Full Requirements are listed in the student handbook/calendar. A special thank you to the speaker today: Mr. Sam Mason.
Academic Breakfast was held this morning for students who earn Academic Letters from the 2018-2019 Semester 2 grading period. This is a high honor as it included more than just a high GPA. Full Requirements are listed in the student handbook/calendar. A special thank you to the speaker today: Mr. Sam Mason.
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 18
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13bWWhEBOzwWth6STaJX3gB9utyKK3SPmoyFqFZbYk8M/edit?usp=sharing
JH Girls Will not have practice tonight: JH boys are in Mahnomen for practice.
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 17th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A1HF5y5Iv7OHhpkZpzMm0N0XOpXELpJoeytiXRZhAKY/edit?usp=sharing
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Wednesday: Wishing it was summer: wear your favorite summer gear (school appropriate)
Thursday: Jingle Bells: find the hidden Jingle Bells throughout the school to redeem for a prize (1 per person)
Friday: Deck the Halls: Wear your Holiday/Winter Sweater
Tuesday: JH Girls Basketball @ COLA - 8th grade only
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (Waubun) ~ Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 4:30) ~ Wrestling @ Walker (excuse @ 1:45)
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:30)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Congrats the lady Thunderbirds on their victory over NCE/UH last night in another overtime win!
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Many changes this week for Sports. Please see the updated Monday Waubun High Announcements for the latest news. Biggest changes - Wrestling scrimmage at Crookston Monday. JH GBB will be 8th grade only at 4pm AT COLA. GBB at Winemac Thurs and BBB at Winemac Friday
Announcements for Monday, Dec. 16th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rCHk4kQfE-1PrZtvYg88ygzVN4RL24Mb68J_Db9B41o/edit?usp=sharing
Academic Breakfast for Semester 2 of 2018-2019 school year will be held Wednesday morning @ 8:30AM.
JH/SH Band/Choir Holiday Concert Tuesday @ 7pm~ Waubun Elementary program on Tuesday @ 8:30am
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys & Girls BBall doubleheader @ NCE/UH (Ulen) (boys B and C teams will play in Twin Valley- all other games @ Ulen)(boys bus leaves @ 3:10, excuse @ 2:50) (excuse girls @ 3:10)~ JH Girls BBall @ (bus leaves @ 3:00 please excuse players @ 2:50) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston(bus leaves @ 3:30, excuse players @ 3:20)
Tuesday: JH Girls Basketball @ COLA - 8th grade only
Thursday: JH Girls Basketball vs LPA (Waubun) ~ Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 4:30) ~ Wrestling @ Walker (excuse @ 1:45)
Friday: Wrestling @ Big Bear Cass Lake (wrestlers out all day) ~ Boys Basketball @ Win-E-Mac (bus leaves @ 3:30)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Tuesday: Holiday socks/ties: wear your favorite holiday socks and/or tie
Wednesday: Wishing it was summer: wear your favorite summer gear (school appropriate)
Thursday: Jingle Bells: find the hidden Jingle Bells throughout the school to redeem for a prize (1 per person)
Mrs. Haugo's class getting ready for the Holiday Program
Announcements for Friday, Dec. 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lOxsMIyoN_1zYeDFPdxfCWFA8tNpu2xg7a-XLivTKWE/edit?usp=sharing
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Monday: Spirit Day: wear your Thunderbird gear
Tuesday: Holiday socks/ties: wear your favorite holiday socks and/or tie
Wednesday: Wishing it was summer: wear your favorite summer gear (school appropriate)
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Congrats to the Girls Basketball team on their overtime victory over Clearbrook-Gonvick last night!
Announcements for Thursday, Dec. 12th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imIDYALjFcCMN6CA_O4qhnPJDjvN7VKPUTXwi-4eA1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Ojibwe Quiz Bowl- any students (grades 7-12)interested in joining please meet in Patti Degroat’s room during advisory (check in with advisor first)- practices will start after break and he held during homeroom
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) **Jr High Girls Basketball - there will only be a 7th grade game tonight at 4:30 in Mahnomen. 8th grade game has been cancelled. 8th grade girls have the night off~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Jr High Girls Basketball - 8th grade game is cancelled for tonight. There will be a 7th grade game at 4:30 in Mahnomen. 8th grade girls have the night off.
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 11th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hymcEaNvAyROiIJ0JhYNhAx12fSosgNywfriiv3HjCY/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Congratulations to the MW Boys Basketball team on their victory 84-44 over Climax Fisher last night! JV also pulled out a win 67-39
Announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pdWLucsQffoEGLFPcWsUViAI8932Fx8HmD40j0zfd3o/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Boys basketball @ Climax (bus leaves @ 2:50- excuse players @ 2:40) C Team starts @ 4:45
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Wednesday: Sports Day: wear your favorite jersey or shirt
Thursday: Throwback Thursday- wear Bomber gear or blue
Friday: Candy Cane Lane: wear white or red
Announcements for Monday-Dec. 9th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGCEEsywpgoKACYDGMQZAvwxNrsW9-NUlyTwzMOaQp8/edit?usp=sharing
The band will be having a bake sale and silent auction on Dec. 17th in conjunction with their concert. This is to help with transportation costs for their trip. If anyone would like to donate an item for either, we would really appreciate it! Items need to be here by Monday, Dec. 16th. Thank you!
ports/Activities-
Today: JH Girls Basketball @ COLA ~ JV/9th grade boys basketball vs Detroit Lakes (@ Waubun-6pm)
Tuesday: Boys basketball @ Climax (bus leaves @ 3:05- excuse players @ 2:55)
Thursday: JH Girls BBall vs RLCC (@ Mahnomen) ~ Boys Basketball @ Park Christian (excuse players @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Clearbrook-Gonvick (@ Mahnomen)~ JH boys basketball practice @ Waubun
Friday: Danceline @ Frazee (excuse dancers @ 3pm)~ Girls Basketball vs Park Christian (@ Waubun)
Saturday: JH Girls Basketball @ Ada Tournament (bus leaves @ 7:15am) ~ Wrestling @ Crookston (bus leaves @ 6:30am)
Waubun's Caught Being Good Winners- Congratulations!!
Announcements for Friday, Dec. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESVUoLspJ8zfOX58ZyRo6E78txVytONaekMt40S3wKI/edit?usp=sharing
The band will be having a bake sale and silent auction on Dec. 17th in conjunction with their concert. This is to help with transportation costs for their trip. If anyone would like to donate an item for either, we would really appreciate it! Items need to be here by Monday, Dec. 16th. Thank you!
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen @ 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay @Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney @ Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
The wrestlers will be competing in the Hillsboro wrestling tournament on Saturday. Buses will leave Waubun at 6:15 AM Weigh-ins are at 8:00 AM. First round is at 9:30 AM. The Thunderbirds will face Central Cass at 9:30 AM (Round 1). They will then wrestle the following teams in subsequent rounds: LaMoure (Round 4), Grafton (Round 5), Hillsboro (Round 7) and Pembina County (Round 8).
Congrats to the boys basketball team on their victory over NYM last night.
Announcements for Thursday, Dec. 5th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12haQ-9G0CW8k2BVWFn5bz915Gqf7fFStr5VeMAjxNmw/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Varsity BBB vs New York Mills @ Waubun. .~ Picture day for JH GBB, Varsity Basketball and Dance
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen @ 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay @Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney @ Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
The wrestlers will be competing in the Hillsboro wrestling tournament on Saturday. Buses will leave Waubun at 6:15 AM Weigh-ins are at 8:00 AM. First round is at 9:30 AM. The Thunderbirds will face Central Cass at 9:30 AM (Round 1). They will then wrestle the following teams in subsequent rounds: LaMoure (Round 4), Grafton (Round 5), Hillsboro (Round 7) and Pembina County (Round 8).
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Friday: Mad about plaid/flannel: be cozy and wear flannel or plaid
Monday: Silent Night- Pajama or lounge wear
Tuesday: Baby It’s Cold Outside: Bundle up in your winter gear or favorite MN apparel
Congratulations to our Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Announcements for Wednesday, Dec. 4th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QL5uwIUFja7ckozvdsbiws3akvPCnoGqcTF5K6hHnTg/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Varsity BBB vs New York Mills in Waubun. C team 5:00, JV 6:00, Varsity to follow.~ Picture day for JH GBB, Varsity Basketball and Dance
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay in Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney at Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
The wrestlers will be competing in the Hillsboro wrestling tournament on Saturday the 7th. Buses will leave Waubun at 6:15 AM and Mahnomen at 6:30 AM. Weigh-ins are at 8:00 AM. First round is at 9:30 AM. The Thunderbirds will face Central Cass at 9:30 AM (Round 1). They will then wrestle the following teams in subsequent rounds: LaMoure (Round 4), Grafton (Round 5), Hillsboro (Round 7) and Pembina County (Round 8).
Congratulations to the December Senior of the Month: Nathan Nelson
12 days at WOWE before winter break~ dress up days:
Thursday: Spirit of the Season: wear red or green to start the countdown
Friday: Mad about plaid/flannel: be cozy and wear flannel or plaid
Monday: Silent Night- Pajama or lounge wear
announcements for Tuesday, Dec. 3rd 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Re2utLQa0iTlqen6-yhwtKSrD67ml_eo0aoO_3tjH3E/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JH GBB vs Winemac in Mahnomen. 7th grade 4:30, 8th to follow~ Varsity GBB @RLCC(Plummer). JV 6:00, Varsity to follow. (Bus leaves Waubun at 4:15)~ Wrestling Triangular vs BGMR and DGF at Waubun (5:00)
Announcements for Monday, Dec. 2nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTKM52vy_f5mOm-U80R_QCvceLVEf0-eShyUtbFSPaM/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday: JH GBB vs Winemac in Mahnomen. 7th grade 4:30, 8th to follow~ Varsity GBB @RLCC(Plummer). JV 6:00, Varsity to follow. (Bus leaves Waubun at 4:15)~ Wrestling Triangular vs BGMR and DGF at Waubun (5:00)
Thursday: Varsity BBB vs New York Mills in Waubun. C team 5:00, JV 6:00, Varsity to follow.
Friday: Dance at Frazee 6:30pm. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:30.
Saturday: Basketball DH vs Rothsay in Waubun. Both JV's 12noon. Girls Varsity approx 1:30pm, Boys to follow. ~Dance at DL. Bus leaves Mahnomen 8:30am.~JH GBB Tourney at Fertile. Bus leaves Waubun 7:30am.
Sports/Activities-
Today: JH GBB at Ada ******8th grade plays first at 4:30!!! 7th to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:00, please excuse Waubun players at 2:50. --Football Banquet 6:30 in Waubun Commons
Waubun Boys and Girls Club has returned and will be open this week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (closed on Tuesday) ~ hours are 3:30-5:30 for 5th and 6th graders and 5:30-8:00 for 7th-12th graders.
The Waubun Senior High band will be having a couple "extra" performances this holiday season (in addition to our regular concert). First, we will perform "Polar Express" at the academic breakfast on Dec.18th. On Dec. 20th, we will be performing in West Acres at 10:00 AM in front of the JCPenneys store. "Happy Holidays!" from the band!
HOLIDAY CONCERT DATES and TIMES:
Everyone is invited to the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools' Holiday Concerts: OGEMA Elementary - Friday, Dec. 13th at 9:30 and 1:30; WAUBUN Elementary - Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 8:30 AM; WAUBUN JH & SH - Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 7:00 PM.
Announcements for Monday, Nov. 25th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Fa27dXnE997B7hcNeEsOEGuuW7GsTr2OmrWwpDgNig/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Yearbook needs your senior picture, a baby photo and a middle school photo by Wednesday,. Please bring to Ms. Price or drop off in the guidance office, you can also email to kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us
Football banquet will be Monday, Dec 2 at 6:30pm in Waubun Commons.
Sports/Activities-
Today: JH Girls Basketball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen-4:30pm) ~
Tomorrow: JH Girls Basketball vs NCE/UH (@ Waubun-4:30pm) ~ Varsity Girls Basketball @ Red Lake Falls (please excuse players at 3pm-bus leaves @ 3:10) (5pm-C team starts, JV & Varsity to follow)
All students should feel EMPOWERED! We are loving our new classroom stage. The stage gives us a platform to share our brilliant ideas. #RonClarkInspired
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Announcements for Thursday, Nov. 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oc9JE217lDOo5D1meqoBAdeqEE0TTgfzv7yxiOItTrY/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Yearbook needs your senior picture, a baby photo and a middle school photo by Wednesday, Nov. 27th. Please bring to Ms. Price or drop off in the guidance office, you can also email to kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH GBB vs Circle of Nations at 4:30 in Waubun.
Friday: JHGBB at LPA (Audubon) 4:30 start. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Girls Basketball Players Grades 7-12: Cards are due this Friday. Please return your money and all cards that are not sold to Mr. Skersick on or before Friday the 22nd
Post Season Awards Banquets are set. Volleyball will be Sunday, Nov 24 at 6pm in Mahnomen. Football will be Monday, Dec 2 at 6:30pm in Waubun.
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t46fXkmQyZNU86rKMwIainApHJ13WJt2_g6P_VLNwNA/edit?usp=sharing
SENIORS: Yearbook needs your senior picture, a baby photo and a middle school photo by Wednesday, Nov. 27th. Please bring to Ms. Price or drop off in the guidance office, you can also email to kayseyp@waubun.k12.mn.us
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH GBB vs Circle of Nations at 4:30 in Waubun.
Friday: JHGBB at LPA (Audubon) 4:30 start. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 3:00. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Girls Basketball Players Grades 7-12: Cards are due this Friday. Please return your money and all cards that are not sold to Mr. Skersick on or before Friday the 22nd
Last Week's Caught Being Good Winners. Showing respect, positive choices, and doing their best while encouraging others. #WOWESTRONG #WHSPRIDE
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yUmD5AjhRzXeP_yUSSY8JoXh6xAKbxTHY7pZAj9LRug/edit?usp=sharing
Conferences TONIGHT from 3:30-7pm in Waubun and Ogema
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Each of our 3rd grade students received dictionaries today from the DL Rotary. They learned about the longest word and had time to explore with friends. Thank you to the DL Rotary for the dictionaries!
Reminder that the pizza pickup for the elementary fundraiser is tomorrow!
When: Friday, November 15, 2019
Where: Ogema Elementary Cafeteria
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
*We do not have space available to store your pizzas, so please make appropriate arrangements to have your pizzas picked up on time!
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 13th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1blY-04dRz9Ol4xhCzjIfaLoPQB5bz9sPh-Y1f_Bp2Rc/edit?usp=sharing
ports/Activities
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Friday: JH GBB game at Fertile changed to Monday, November 18
Upcoming- Monday - Varsity BBB begins in Waubun. Practice site switch will be January 6
A reminder that Wrestling practice starts Monday November 18th in Mahnomen. Please dress for practice before we leave to limit the amount of practice time lost.
World Kindness Day! In honor of this wonderful day,- wear your favorite cardigan in spirit of Fred Rogers and Spread Kindness with others
#worldkindnessday #makekindnessthenorm
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 12th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d94i3bUJmrwVujD1OF8xMx491zA6SnceTJJtV-MlH5Q/edit?usp=sharing
Conferences Thursday from 3:30-7pm. Meal served… FAFSA night for seniors.
Tuesday : JH GBB at Winemac (Erskine) 7th grade 4:30, 8th to follow. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Please excuse Waubun girls at 3:00.
Friday: JH GBB game at Fertile changed to Monday, November 18
Upcoming- Monday - Varsity BBB begins in Waubun. Practice site switch will be January 6
A reminder that Wrestling practice starts Monday November 18th in Mahnomen. Please dress for practice before we leave to limit the amount of practice time lost.
Volleyball Awards Banquet for 9th – 12th grade -Sunday, November 24: 6:00 pm -Mahnomen cafeteria
Tomorrow is World Kindness Day! In honor of this wonderful day, you are encouraged to wear a cardigan for Mr. Rogers- wear your favorite cardigan in spirit of Fred Rogers and Spread Kindness with others
Today, Miss Allen's Students of the Month for October and November, Alexis Reller and Hannah Pettit, planted pumpkin seeds and had a lunch date with Miss Allen. In the coming months, our class is hoping to observe the beginning of a pumpkin's life cycle. These two girls work hard and are kind, smart, and amazing in every way. Keep up the great work, Lexi and Hannah! ♡
Announcements for Friday, Nov. 8th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z7cosCo74A9Y_XTySGGdoYjoRYRwwWZ5FCNuiJXi1mQ/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder: No School on Monday, Nov. 11th.
Fall Conferences will be on Thursday, Nov. 14th and Tuesday, Nov. 19th for both Waubun and Ogema students in grades PS-12. 3:30-7:00pm.
We hope to see all of our families there!!!
Levi Mertens will be starting his Work Based Learning on site internship with the Becker County Sheriff's Office on November 18, 2019. Levi will be working with Ty Warren and he will be working in all areas of the sheriff's department. Levi will be working in the jail, dispatch, court bailiff as well as riding with the deputies on their shifts. Pictured is Deputy Ty Warren, Levi and Sheriff Todd Glander.
Nevaeh Williams, daughter of Julie Williams of Ogema has qualified for 16U Team MN Girls Basketball for the North American Indigenous Games. Nevaeh will be representing our region and play in June, 2020 in Halifax, Novia Scotia, Canada. The North American Indigenous Games consists of 13 provinces and territories in Canada and 13 regions in the United States. Nevaeh competed against hundreds of girls from Minnesota and 16 of them made the final tryout and 12 of the 16 made the roster and Nevaeh was one of the 12. Let’s congratulate one of our own as she competes for our state as well as our reservation and as a Waubun Ogema White Earth Public School member of the Thunderbirds!!!
BEST OF LUCK NEVAEH!!!
Announcements for Thursday, Nov. 7th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UtnL0IKodpyBgpLOvlUb-LeLNuO1rQsfOXx7ZDDYr-8/edit?usp=sharing
Senior High Students who are letterwinners (athletics and/or academics) and are interested in a LetterJacket- pick up information in the Guidance Office
Congratulations to November’s Senior of the Month: Jordan Johnson
Announcements for Wednesday, Nov. 6th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hnpUd4zN-EJGZoAkgV--pXILWjeEc9ZuHtVxVkBisIc/edit?usp=sharing
FAFSA NIGHT- ALL SENIORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Announcements for Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Tu4noyQ-V5c9Yi9oOr0p0HoUuGwZzUewM8XF4b_xbE/edit?usp=sharing
10th graders: Reminder Jostens will be here for class ring orders on Wednesday- if you need a packet with information stop by the Guidance Office
Congratulations to the band solo contest participants. Justice Alvarado received a superior rating, Dennis Ashley received an Excellent Rating and Abigail Baker received an Excellent rating. There were no good or fair rating recipients. Great job and thanks for your extra practice.
*Thanks Annie Baker for the picture
Congratulations to the band solo contest participants. Justice Alvarado received a superior rating, Dennis Ashley received an Excellent Rating and Abigail Baker received an Excellent rating. There were no good or fair rating recipients. Great job and thanks for your extra practice.
Reminder that Girls Basketball Practice grades 9-12 begins on November 11th. No school that day but there is still practice. 3:30 in Waubun.
There will be a meeting in Mr. Short's room during homeroom on Wednesday for anyone interested in wrestling this year. Practice starts on November 18th.
Tuesday, November 5th
Today is Election Day! Make your voice heard and head to the Waubun District Office to vote on the referendum.
Monday, November 4th
Tomorrow is Election Day! All voting will take place at the Waubun District Office from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dedicated parking will be provided along 3rd Street. Enter through the District Office door E2
Announcements for Monday, Nov. 4th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KdJTkPDbkn64KjEOpE2JL-RLlx2Rdb8XLPabwPNwypk/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder that Girls Basketball Practice grades 9-12 begins on November 11th. No school that day but there is still practice. 3:30 in Waubun.
There are still a couple openings for blood donations!! Stop in, donate, and save a life!!! The openings are at 12:15 - but check any time and they will try to work you in.
10th graders: Reminder Jostens will be here for class ring orders on Wednesday- if you need a packet with information stop by the Guidance Office
grades 5-12
Starting today, any students who are passing all their classes, without any write ups, and have no unexcused absences are invited to have an end of the month celebration. We have decided to have the staff cook breakfast for students who meet all of these requirements. The breakfast will be on November 27th.
Just a reminder: The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools' Referendum Vote is tomorrow November 5th from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Waubun District Office entrance (Door E2). Make sure your voice counts!
Support our Girls Basketball team and buy a coupon book from them!
Announcements for Friday, Nov. 1st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1usCVEpZ4sszcFzmQ_UPkBDLUfQ7BUgbC4gTPI7eqMKY/edit?usp=sharing
Mahnomen Pool is Offering lifeguard training classes Cost $100- November 24, December 7 & 8.. Must be at least 15 years old. If interested contact the Mahnomen Pool
For all voting, come to the Waubun District Office!
Vote Early (absentee): Available October 31, November 1st, and November 4th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Day of Voting: Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Please spread the message.
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 31
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7rOlmOQEOOanFf7-zdKCt4-bN52PNXyOYMvuGiOH00/edit?usp=sharing
The November 2019 referendum plan would benefit our district, students, staff and community in several ways. Read about the plan to learn more. https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 30th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/134kjV0TkbtvSy_vZN47W6bH8XHHO9fAFrgXZqwDCc0Y/edit?usp=sharing
Voting Information
Reading room provided for our students every Monday-Thursday from 7:30-8:05
Students were practicing their engineering skills in STEAM with Mrs. Fabre!
Have you read about our November referendum questions? Read our Fast Facts sheet here, or in the Referendum section of the district website -à https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 29th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gENSvNh6hXih0smhjofJ5WBWL9cL90nIJCWjAltXBHs/edit?usp=sharing
The spots are filling fast, but there is still time for you to sign up and save a life! The blood drive is Monday, Nov. 4th. See a student council member or Ms. Bauck if you would like to donate and make a difference!
FREE Band concert tonight at 7:00! There will be tunes from Woodstock, patriotic tunes, and music celebrating 50 years since man walked on the moon. Everyone is welcome!
Hip, hip, hooray! We had ice cream with the principal today!
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Caulfield Studios photo retakes will be Thursday, November 7th. Ogema will be at 9:00 and Waubun will be around 10:30.
Announcements for Monday, Oct. 28th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aFhqnmHnlArd00TXU1tk2D1b_GUUvak3xAjAPSOQq0U/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy some great music in our school this week! All 5-12 band and choir students will be performing in their respective concerts. Tonight, the choir concert is at 7:00 and tomorrow night the band concert is at 7:00. These concerts are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Veteran's day Program in Ogema...
More Pictures on being the I in KIND
Please attend the upcoming Community Meeting to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs
Families having fun at the 2019 PTSO Halloween Dance!
Be the I in kind!
Scores from the Bemidji State University Math Contest are in!
Congratulations to the top Waubun students:
Upper Level (11th/12th)
1. Logan Stech
2. Noah Schneck
3. Katelynn Keezer
Lower Level (9th/10th)
1. Kendra Syverson
2. Tyson McArthur
3. Beau Hoban
The next math contest is in March!
Congratulations to the Unity Poster Winners: Elementary: Aniya St.Clair Jr High:Emma Lhotka Sr. High: Rafael Bellcourt, Ozaawaa Burnett, and Alayna Gary. Thank you everyone who participated, they were all marvelous.
We have had some great questions come up regarding our upcoming referendum on November 5th! Check out these questions to get more information on early voting and election day voting.
School is cool! Happy Friday :)
Announcements for Friday, Oct. 25th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iCwFXjFP4bQkzMym7okhGdvg8U4CiSIAExYS74gG4Gg/edit?usp=sharing
There will be a blood drive at our school on Monday, Nov. 4th from 9:30-2:00. See a student council member, Ms. Bauck, or go online to: bloodhero.com to schedule an appointment. Attention student council members. There is a meeting on Thursday during Homeroom to meet with the blood drive coordinator. All student council members should attend and Must attend if you want to work at the blood drive Nov. 4th.
Today: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun vs #1 Fosston ~ 7pm @ Fosston
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2pm in Mahnomen (after they win Today)
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Volleyball team on their hard fought victory last night!!! Thunderbirds will take on Fosston tonight in Fosston @ 7pm. Good Luck!
On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will decide on a bond referendum supporting improvements throughout the district. Learn more by reading https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 24th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xlWmnx_sEVS2umh3nQ-rbppv3A614hJ_w7gCXp8idDo/edit?usp=sharing
There will be a blood drive at our school on Monday, Nov. 4th from 9:30-2:00. See a student council member, Ms. Bauck, or go online to: bloodhero.com to schedule an appointment. Attention student council members. There is a meeting on Thursday during Homeroom to meet with the blood drive coordinator. All student council members should attend and Must attend if you want to work at the blood drive Nov. 4th.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun vs Clearbrook-Gonvick @7pm in Waubun
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2pm in Mahnomen (after they win Today)
● Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
Some of Waubun High School’s best and brightest are at BSU today for the annual math competition!
Some of Waubun High School’s best and brightest are at BSU today for the annual math competition!
Please attend the upcoming Community Meeting to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs.
Have you read about the Ag2School tax credit? Find out more about changes to this state law. Find out your tax impact at https://www.ehlers-inc.com/microsite/wowe2019/
It is a busy week at Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools! Playoff games, referendum meetings, and Federal and Indian Education Programs review. Schedules are tight, but please attend where you can! Growing Stronger Together! Go Thunderbirds!
Monday: Congrats Thunderbird Volleyball!
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00 pm in Waubun
Wednesday: Federal Programs and Indian Education Public Hearing @ 5:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Waubun Media Center ( Programs are available for review at the District's Indian Education website)
Thursday: Community Meeting: Ogema Gym @ 6:00 pm and Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @ 7pm in Waubun (after they win on Monday)
Friday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7 pm place TBD (after they win on Thursday)
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2 pm in Mahnomen (after they win Tuesday)
Announcements for Tuesday- Oct. 22nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-ZBtdW_hQGtif2yFgx0JsJDS4KEACURYxQTSEnOYYw/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Football equipment turn in will be today before the playoff game vs Red Lake. Meet by the press box/concession stand from 5:30-6:00pm.
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00pm in Waubun
Thursday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun vs Clearbrook-Gonvick @7pm in Waubun
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 2pm in Mahnomen (after they win Today)
Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
Attention Sophomores: Josten’s Class Ring/Jewelry meeting next Wednesday (Oct. 30th) during homeroom in the media center
Don't forget from now until Halloween you can get your yearbook for the "scary" good price of $40! After Halloween, the cost will increase to $45. Get your yearbook now but visiting Jostens.com and clicking the "Yearbooks" tab then clicking on "Buy Your Yearbook." If you prefer to pay with a check or cash, pick up an order form from Ms. Price in room 109 in the Junior High hall or in the Guidance Office…
PTSO Halloween Party- Sunday, Oct 27th 1-3pm, Waubun Commons. $3 or 3 canned goods- children must be accompanied by an adult
Self Defense Class, Saturday, Nov. 2nd. 1-5pm ~ $10 for girls in grades 7-12. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 25th (Friday).
It is a busy week at Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools! Playoff games, referendum meetings, and Federal and Indian Education Programs review. Schedules are tight, but please attend where you can! Growing Stronger Together! Go Thunderbirds!
Tonight: Community Meeting: White Earth Community Center @ 6:00 pm and Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun will host Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig in Mahnomen @ 7 pm
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00 pm in Waubun
Wednesday: Federal Programs and Indian Education Public Hearing @ 5:00 pm Regular School Board Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Waubun School Board meeting ( Programs are available for review at the District's Indian Education website)
Thursday: Community Meeting: Ogema Gym @ 6:00 pm and Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7pm in Waubun (after they win on Monday)
Friday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7 pm place TBD (after they win on Thursday)
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 6 pm in Mahnomen (after they win Tuesday)
Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
Announcements for Monday-Oct. 21st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KpOQ8yRvq90k1vkEiEAqYQwsRpMLHbmJ6T-ApD_TR3I/edit?usp=sharing
The yearbook will be having a "scary" good flash sale starting today and ending on Halloween. For the next two weeks, students and staff can get their yearbook for $40. After Halloween the price will increase to $45. Students and staff can visit Jostens.com and click on the "Yearbooks" tab, then click on "Buy Your Yearbook" to start the purchasing process.
The Thunderbird Football and Cheer teams would like to send a huge shout out thank you to all who participated in our 'Tackle Cancer' fundraisers on Wednesday night! With your help we raised $259.00 to send to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund! Thank you!
Elementary Football equipment turn in will be tomorrow before the playoff game vs Red Lake. Meet by the press box/concession stand from 5:30-6:00pm.
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun will host Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig in Mahnomen @7pm
Tuesday: Football playoffs: #2 Mahnomen-Waubun will host #7 Red Lake @ 6:00pm in Waubun
Thursday: Volleyball playoffs: #4 Mahnomen-Waubun play @7pm in Waubun (after they win on Monday)
Saturday: Football Playoffs: 6pm in Mahnomen (after they win Tuesday)
Reminder: playoff games- season and student passes are not accepted.
The Fall BAND Concert is Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 7:00. This is for all 5-12 band students. Everyone is invited to this FREE event. Students performing should be here by 6:50.
Elementary Football equipment turn in will be tomorrow before the playoff game vs Red Lake. Meet by the press box/concession stand from 5:30-6:00pm.
Please attend the upcoming Community Meetings to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs
Football playoff game Tuesday vs Red Lake will be in Waubun at 6:00pm
Enrollment in our district is projected to grow 18% over the next 10 years. Our district has already been impacted by enrollment growth from the past five years. See how our district proposes we meet current and future needs here -à https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Special Board Meeting
Independent School District No #435
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Waubun Media Center
5:00 PM
Federal Programs Public Hearing
announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 16
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_DjheUH6ebbfejbDIWVIXM4K3X673dA80YVaDcZnVQ/edit?usp=sharing
PTSO Halloween Party- Sunday, Oct 27th 1-3pm, Waubun Commons. $3 or 3 canned goods- children must be accompanied by an adult
We will be celebrating Unity Week next week for anti-bullying.
Monday: Everyone has a name- teachers/students will be encouraged to start the day creating name tags
Tuesday: Mix-n-Match Day- (we are all important, even if we don’t match)
Wednesday: Unity Day- Wear Thunderbird Gear (Pride Shirt)
Thursday: Favorite T-shirt day (wear a shirt that expresses a subject you are passionate about, hobby, jersey, music, ect. -MUST FOLLOW DRESS CODE
Friday: Spirit Day
Wednesday: Varsity Football vs Pine River-Backus (Waubun) Tackle Cancer Game!
The fall choir concert had to be rescheduled due to the volleyball team making the playoffs. The new date is Monday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. in the commons. We hope to see you there.
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YSVNY7F6ryoPHZmdmpPNyUF5Qu5CBqot2s13aQjE0r4/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder NO SCHOOL on Thursday and Friday for MEA break. Enjoy the long weekend!
Today: Jh Volleyball @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:55- please excuse players @ 2:40)
Wednesday: Varsity Football vs Pine River-Backus (Waubun) Tackle Cancer Game!
The November 2019 referendum plan would benefit our district, students, staff and community in several ways. Read about the plan to learn more. https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Monday, Oct. 14
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JF1wQKzVSnXkPOm8tJXMclmpgh1yQ9ZAgq7UoBNtQ58/edit?usp=sharing
Today: JH football vs Warroad (Mahnomen) ~ JV Football vs Warroad (Mahnomen)~ Volleyball vs Cass Lake (Waubun)
Tuesday: Jh Volleyball @ Bagley (bus leaves @ 2:55- please excuse players @ 2:40)
Wednesday: Varsity Football vs Pine River-Backus (Waubun) Tackle Cancer Game!
Self Defense Class, Saturday, Nov. 2nd. 1-5pm ~ $10 for girls in grades 7-12. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 25th (Friday).
Miss Allen's class had a super busy day! Mrs. Johnson visited our class and watched us read and write. We walked in the light snow(!) and toured the Ogema fire station. We celebrated our Thunderbird pride with a pinata party, and we celebrated Apple Crunch Day with apples and caramel dip! We are smart, creative, and fun. We love school and each other. Every day is an amazing adventure, and I am so proud to call this little group of people mine. ♡
Announcements for Friday, Oct. 11th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bBhwY21Wjr-UE-3ElIb4JSmk9pZZKt6UoxbzQSD-U_c/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the 7th grade football team on their victory last night over Bagley 10-0.they got the 1st safety in Thunderbird JH FB history!!
Also a nice job by both 7th and 8th grade for embracing the weather conditions and playing in an absolute monsoon last night. Excellent job gents!!!
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IGIk1W9iWnfLL4rTed50xKO6wlf89FtXsCUYDNi87cU/edit?usp=sharing
Congrats to the Football team on their victory over LPA last night!
Thursday: Volleyball @ Ada-Borup-West (excuse players @3:00) ~ JH Football @ Bagley (dismiss players at 2:40)~ JH Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Have you read about our November referendum questions? Read our Fast Facts sheet here, or in the Referendum section of the district website -à https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Great messages from some third graders today during the Chalk Party! #BeKind #SeizetheDay
Great messages from some third graders today during the Chalk Party! #BeKind #SeizetheDay
Please attend tonight's meeting in Ogema at 6 p.m. about the upcoming referendum. The meeting will be at the Ogema school in the media center.
Mrs. Halverson’s class enjoyed a perfect day at Tamarac! Being in nature brought so much happiness to our souls!
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 8th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i0thjXAV3HQwOlUulGo5yiBGf3WXYcWnFIXK0eW5uAA/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Andrew Klemetsrud for beating Mr. Varriano and claiming the Rock, Paper, Scissors Championship for our school.
Anti-Bullying Poster Contest: There will be one winner from Elem, Jr High, and High School. Winners will receive Thunderbird T-Shirt! Posters will be judged by staff. Posters need to be turned in to the Guidance Office by October 21st!! Get your poster board in Mrs.Swoboda’s office.
Congratulations to our October Senior Of the Month: Jonah Steffl
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Volleyball vs Climax (@ Mahnomen)
Varsity Football: Officially moved to Wednesday (tomorrow) @ 7pm in Lake Park.
Thursday: Volleyball @ Ada-Borup-West (excuse players @3:00) ~ JH Football @ Bagley (dismiss players at 2:40)~ JH Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Varsity Football has officially rescheduled the LPA game to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 at 7:00pm in Lake Park.
Please attend the meeting tomorrow at 6pm in the Ogema school gym.
JV Football is in Detroit Lakes today at 4:30, not Park Christian. PC was a late cancellation, so this is a change to the original schedule.
Announcements for Monday, Oct. 7th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aq5sdKHU9qoxekfcp6_5yv1FfxDzaagLqLwjNDxI_Ek/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Today: JH Volleyball tourney @ Mahnomen(excuse players @ 2:40-bus leaves @ 2:55) ~ JH Football @ Fertile (dismiss players @ 2:40-bus leaves @ 2:55)~ JV Football @ Park Christian(excuse players @ 3:10)
Tuesday: Volleyball vs Climax (@ Mahnomen)
Thursday: Volleyball @ Ada-Borup-West (excuse players @3:00) ~ JH Football @ Bagley (dismiss players at 2:40)~ JH Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football @ LPA
Anti-Bullying Poster Contest: There will be one winner from Elem, Jr High, and High School. Winners will receive Thunderbird T-Shirt! Posters will be judged by staff. Posters need to be turned in to the Guidance Office by October 21st!! Get your poster board in Mrs.Swoboda’s office.
5th and 6th grade Volleyball practice tomorrow after school. Schedule will be Monday’s in October 3:30-5:45pm.
Elementary football at Ulen today has been cancelled
Please check out the sample special election ballot and the sample absentee ballot - https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
announcements for Friday, Oct. 4th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10dc8IeQPYMi6pU-XJI9cmVLNrJN-WemsJ7ZsaXPIK8Y/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Congratulations to our 2019 Homecoming King and Quess: Jonah Steffl and Sydney Bly.
Everyone looked amazing!!!!
Announcements for Thursday, Oct. 3rd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ITCbKP9nDZGxOClgITaPtA9U34-K64PWSB6fH6vzO8/edit?usp=sharing
The Homecoming Dance is tomorrow night in Mahnomen. They have a great DJ and cool set up for lights and dancing. Cost is $5 and concessions are available too! If you are in 7th or 8th grade don't forget to sign up by noon Friday to attend.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile has been moved to Oct. 7th (Monday)~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm)bus leaves at 3:50 ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)--JV Football players need their white jerseys and black pants for tonight. If you don't have them, see Waubun Coach Clark or text Mahnomen Coach Clark before noon today. Anything after noon, you are on your own.
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Please attend tonight's meeting in the Waubun Media Center at 6pm
Please attend the upcoming Community Meetings to learn more about the referendum and how it will address the needs of our growing enrollment and facility/space needs
Please notice the updated schedule.
Celebrating our September Caught Being Good Winners at Ogema! Congratulations!
JH Football game tomorrow has been moved to MONDAY, OCT 7 at Fertile. No game tomorrow.
announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 2nd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14TGLZZzhZZ5lr2pRACgaA8DKWUxTLTL3bzkgV43fhvs/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile (Bus leaves @ 2:55, excuse players @ 2:40 ~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Congratulations to Andrew Klemetsrud for being the Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion. He will take on Mr. Varriano on Friday between the Powder Puff FB and Stud VB games.
No 5th grade football practice today. 6th grade will have practice today. There will be practice for both on Thursday.
Announcements for Tuesday, Oct. 1st
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OnxXIcfBLURoiSwQYh-zQiefxIxJKqVlTBspTrd-J0/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: JH Volleyball @ NCE/UH (Ulen) ~ JH Football vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ Volleyball @ LPA
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile (Bus leaves @ 2:55, excuse players @ 2:40 ~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
Congrats to Brownson Brown, Isabella Bellanger, Keenan Goodwin, Lila Berry, Chris Bellanger, and Beau Somdahl on being the new Star Team members of 2019-2020 school year!!
On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will decide on a bond referendum supporting improvements throughout the district. Learn more by reading https://www.waubun.k12.mn.us/o/waubunogemawhiteearthschoolsmn/browse/79998
Announcements for Monday, Sept. 30th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgz37LzCXvd8YdhIML1lIG97J4aPPkh5XPYlGVqKYgE/edit?usp=sharing
Homecoming
Tomorrow is Twinning Tuesday! "Twin Up" with someone OR wear your Twins attire and show your support for our Division Champions!
The Homecoming Dance on Friday is in Mahnomen from 9:00-12:00. Cost is $5. This dance is for 7th-12th graders. You will need your own transportation to and from the dance. If you are in 7th or 8th grade and plan to go, please sign up on the shared Google Doc emailed to JH students.
Wednesday: Jersey (favorite sports team) Day
Thursday: Spirit Day ~ Pep Fest during 8th period
Friday: Flannel Friday- Coronation @ 8:20am ~ Powder Puff Football @ 2:15 & Stud Volleyball @ 2:45
Thunderbird Homecoming buttons for Sale $2.00. Show your Thunderbird Spirit! See Mrs. Worms!
Monday: JV Football vs RLC (Waubun) @ 5:00 ~ Volleyball vs Laporte (Waubun)~
Tuesday: JH Volleyball @ NCE/UH (Ulen) ~ JH Football vs NCE/UH (Mahnomen) ~ Volleyball @ LPA
Thursday: JH Football @ Fertile (Bus leaves @ 2:55, excuse players @ 2:40 ~ JV Football @ Moorhead (6pm) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Park Christian (Waubun)
Friday: Football vs Polk County West @ Mahnomen
Saturday: Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Waubun (9am) ~ Elementary Football (make up day) @ UIen
School Picture Day is Friday (Oct. 4th)
Please see the attached photo about upcoming community meetings on the school's referendum
Announcements for Friday, Sept. 27th, 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15CsxkIZ5Q6_ZwReNfjwrX0w151D7fEfiY_Xf2QWh1kk/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 7:00
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Fosston- bus leaves at 7:30am
Congratulations to the Varsity, JV and C volleyball teams on their wins at Bagley last night! Great job girls!
The school forest trail clean up is this Saturday, September 28 @ 9:00 am. If you are willing to help please feel free to bring a pruning shear if you have one. All volunteers are welcome to help get the trails ready for the winter season.
Thunderbird Homecoming buttons for Sale $2.00. Show your Thunderbird Spirit! See Mrs. Worms!
Announcements for Thursday, Sept. 26th 2019
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sbk-rzU8wrlF0JdVGN7CrI9MopQShV0Ps_R-zuwNNJA/edit?usp=sharing
The school forest trail clean up is this Saturday, September 28 @ 9:00 am. If you are willing to help please feel free to bring a pruning shear if you have one. All volunteers are welcome to help get the trails ready for the winter season.
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).~ JV Football in Mahnomen vs Park Rapids (5:00)
Due to scheduling conflicts the Women's Self Defense Class has changed to Saturday, Nov. 2nd. Price, time, location and registration are all the same. Please encourage all the women in your life to attend. This is a great skill to have and empowerment and knowledge!
JV Football game added tomorrow, 9/26/19, vs Park Rapids in Mahnomen at 5:00.
Boys and Girls Club
Ogema/White Earth will be opening Monday, October 7th, at the White Earth Community Center. This after school program is available to Kindergarten-4th grade students and will be held until 5:30 each day.
School Age Child Care (SACC)
The Ogema SACC program for Kick-Start -4th grade will start on Monday, September 30th and run Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30 when school is in session. All children must be picked up by 5:30. The cost is $4 per day per child.
** Students must be registered each year to attend and have a $0 balance to start the year. You may check in the office for balance information. Registration forms and guidelines can be picked up in the elementary office.
Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 25th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17U7TAP3VNdFhJ1yH1YcTVKLL-1L0DJW7JkETlmjnsW8/edit?usp=sharing
ecause the poll for the yearbook came back pretty closely tied between memes, Thunderbirds, and graffiti, the students decided to combine all three. The yearbook theme will be Thunderbirds in graffiti style, with a page spread for memes. Students and staff should watch for a call for meme submissions soon!
Because the theme is going to include all three, the students would like to have a contest for best meme, best photo, and best drawing.
Students can enter the "Meme-yourself " contest by taking a photo of themselves and adding a caption that turns them into a meme.
Students can submit to the school photo contest by sending in their best Thunderbirds-themed photo.
The yearbook students will also be accepting submissions for the best graffiti-inspired drawing.
The yearbook students will vote and decide the best meme, photo, and drawing, and the winners will be featured in this year's yearbook.
All meme, photo, and drawing submissions should be turned into Ms. Price no later than the end of the day Monday, Dec. 2. CONTEST WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE YEARBOOK!!!
Sports/Activities-
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 7:00
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Fosston *** town change
Homecoming is next week!
Dress Up days:
Monday: ‘Merican Day
Tuesday: Twinning Day
Wednesday: Jersey (favorite sports team) Day
Thursday: Spirit Day
Friday: Flannel Friday
Elementary Football has been moved to Fosston on Saturday. Field in Crookston is too wet.
Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 24th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGnbBeQsAKB-TAYaHNdfL0WLL5HiMs1uskE7VmKQ4lk/edit?usp=sharing
Homecoming is next week!
Dress Up days:
Monday: ‘Merican Day
Tuesday: Twinning Day
Wednesday: Jersey (favorite sports team) Day
Thursday: Spirit Day
Friday: Flannel Friday
The school forest trail clean up is this Saturday, September 28 @ 9:00 am. If you are willing to help please feel free to bring a pruning shear if you have one. All volunteers are welcome to help get the trails ready for the winter season.
Tuesday JH Volleyball @ Ada/West (Bus leaves Waubun @ 3:00-Excuse Waubun players at 2:45) ~Varsity Volleyball vs Fosston @ Mahnomen.
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. Excuse players at 2:40)
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Crookston (Bus leaves Waubun at 7:10)
Caulfield's Picture Day is October 4
Announcements for Monday, Sept. 23rd
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qKnvKaaOF1rbqrWNcAGwt_ejSbI9eIeCWiw_zZManD4/edit?usp=sharing
ADA LIONS TAILGATE PARTY: THE ADA LIONS WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTY ON THE EVENING OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, PRIOR TO THE ADA-BORUP WEST AND MAHNOMEN-WAUBUN FOOTBALL GAME. FIREMAN'S BURGER AND HOT DOG MEALS WILL BE SERVED FROM 5:30-7:00 AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD. IF THERE IS INCLIMATE WEATHER, THE PARTY WILL BE HELD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
Monday 9/23: JV Football @ Hawley 5:00 ~JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) - Make up game - Bus leaves Waubun at 2:50 (Excuse the players at 2:35) ~C Team Volleyball Tournament in Mahnomen 4:30
Tuesday JH Volleyball @ Ada/West (Bus leaves Waubun @ 3:00-Excuse Waubun players at 2:45) ~Varsity Volleyball vs Fosston @ Mahnomen.
Thursday JH Volleyball @ COLA 4:00 (Excuse players at 2:55) ~JH Football vs Hawley @ Waubun 5:00 ~Varsity Volleyball @ Bagley (Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse Waubun players at 2:55).
Friday: 9th Grade FB @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. -Excuse players at 2:40) ~Varsity Football @ Ada/West 4:30 ( Bus leaves Waubun at 2:55. Excuse players at 2:40)
Saturday: Elementary Football @ Crookston (Bus leaves Waubun at 7:10)
Congratulations to the VB team on getting 1st place- Silver Division at the Staples Classic on Saturday!
Homecoming is next week!
Congratulations to this year’s candidates:
King Candidates: Jonah Steffl, Billy Oshkinowe, Noah Paul
Queen Candidates: Sydney Bly, Jasmine Vanderplatts, Brittany Lefebvre
*** Coronation will be Friday (Oct. 4th) at 8:20am
Please ensure that you are entering the building via the North entrance especially during non school hours. Using these doors with your fob ensures that the alarm system isn't activated while you are in the building. Thank you.
Elementary Football at Ulen Saturday has been CANCELLED due to weather.
Please see the attached "Fast Facts" (2 Pictures) about the upcoming Bond Referendum for the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools on November 5, 2019. We are expecting an increase of 100 students to join our District over the next 10 years. Please take a few moments to learn how this referendum will help us address those needs and continue to grow stronger as a School District and Community. Superintendent Lisa Weber
Ogema 3rd and 4th graders are invited to sing The National Anthem before the football game tonight. Please arrive between 6:30-6:45. Students who sing get into the game for free, tell ticket takers your name upon entry. Look for Mrs. Champa inside the gate! *Parents are responsible for transportation and supervision*
THANK YOU!
Mrs.Champa
announcements for Friday, Sept. 20th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Pf799mPr3Lv4WuwqWJtn6lnKfvUU68psy-utWrdMQE/edit?usp=sharing
Due to the overwhelming response to the Firearms Safety class being offered, there will be a second class offered for students who will be 12 years old by November 1. Any student interested may sign up on the Google Doc shared with all students and homeroom teachers. Please email Mrs. Short if you are interested and unable to access the document. You can also contact Franki Paul at 218-849-4057 if you have any questions.
Sports/Activities-
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Ogema VFW Post & Auxiliary #9880
POW/MIA Memorial Run/Walk
19-20 September 2019
7:30pm – 7:30pm
Waubun High School Track
Please join us as we remember those military members who suffered as a Prisoner of War and those who never returned home. Sign up to carry the POW/MIA flag as we keep it in constant motion for 24-hours. Come by yourself, with a partner or a group! Walk, jog, or roll! Everyone is welcome!
This event will culminate with a special presentation by the Ogema VFW to Waubun, Ogema, and White Earth school representatives at halftime of the Thunderbirds Football game on Friday, September 20th.
Announcements for Thursday, Sept. 19th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15K4qlQ3RJdzUAhd6NgU0m7q8aphSgKFokw2JMhpTZk4/edit?usp=sharing
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 18th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GxzxjP4UTxammhCFb9_SQjDnga82ke-hrtcmP6TU8eM/edit?usp=sharing
After School Activities: Get Busy Program/Tutoring
*** No Drum & Dance
Women’s Self Defense Class for adults and grades 7-12: Saturday, Oct. 12th from 1-5pm in the Gym. Instructor Mariah Prussia (boxer, fitness gym owner and MMA Fighter). Cost for students: $10…. Register with Dejah in the Guidance Office.
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Congrats to the 8th grade football team on their victory over Ada last night 16-6. Nice job gentlemen. Reminder JH FB practice is in Waubun for the rest of the year.
Kickstart Openings!
Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 17
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDiVvJ09h4QLdntYrbDeegEh2SmE6zIAJH1t4PT0HHY/edit?usp=sharing
After School Activities: Get Busy Program/Tutoring and Ojibwe Games
The firearms safety class is now full and you can no longer sign up. If you want to be added to a waiting list, students or parents are still welcome to call or text Franki Paul at 218-849-4057 to do so.
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: JH Football vs Ada (Mahnomen) ~JH Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun) ~
Varsity Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun)
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
We will have 5th and 6th Grade Volleyball practice on Mondays in October. More information to come..
Full announcements for Monday, Sept. 16th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cQ4Hjij3zRHwQMsJh0T7pcpPP-wBk5BO44fgUqViqwk/edit?usp=sharing
Today: JH Volleyball vs NCE/UH (Waubun) ~ Varsity Volleyball vs Clearbrook (Mahomen)
JV Football vs EGF (Waubun) has been cancelled- practice will be intersquad game tonight
Tuesday: JH Football vs Ada (Mahnomen) ~JH Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun) ~
Varsity Volleyball vs Fertile (Waubun)
Thursday: JH Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun) ~ JH Volleyball vs Win-E-Mac (Mahnomen) ~ Varsity Volleyball @ NCE/UH
Friday: Football vs Pelican Rapids (Waubun)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Staples ~ Elementary Football @ Ulen
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Volleyball team on winning the championship at the Warren Tournament on Saturday.
There will be a school forrest clean up day on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 am. We are looking for student and adult volunteers to help for a couple hours. We will be clearing trails and getting them ready for the winter season. If any group or individuals are willing and able to help it would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions feel free to contact Al and Loree Hanson at 473-2575 or Ray Thorkildson at 734-2230. Thank you!
After School Activities START today: Get Busy Program/Tutoring and Drum & Dance
JV Game vs EGF has been cancelled. They do not have enough players. JV will have an inter-squad game tonight for practice in Mahnomen.
FYI
Announcements for Friday, Sept. 13th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n7xDNMYYizOCxNsGOXg9UrkvP5T95VCemXysH4Fpiq8/edit?usp=sharing
Sports-
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
The field and area around it are extremely wet and sloppy. Spectators should wear boots of some kind or they will get wet feet most likely. Also, let your fans know to park over by the school and/or side streets by the school. There will be no parking at the field.
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Attention Thunderbird Football Fans:
Game tomorrow night: The field and area around it are extremely wet and sloppy. Spectators should wear boots of some kind or they will get wet feet most likely. Also, let your fans know to park over by the school and/or side streets by the school. There will be no parking at the field.
Elementary Football will be INSIDE today. Report to the big gym right after school.
Also FYI
Pictures for Elementary Football will be TUESDAY next week, not Thursday. This is about the 3rd change, so there will likely be confusion. notes and reminders will go home with the players. We apologize for any inconvenience.
JH Football Game for today has been postponed. Make up date will be Sept 23 -4:30 at plummer
Full announcements for 9/12/19
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zIeH3qyHKl2nfYKCaCZO8bX22faCHtNumb8pjtLLuOY/edit?usp=sharing
Student Substitute Position Opening: There is an opening for a student SACC helper substitute for our after school SACC Program in Ogema. Must be 15 and older. Applications can be picked up in the Superintendent's office.
Sports-
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer_ please excuse players at 2:35) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Sports-
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Afterschool Program starting on September 16th- grades 5-12: Drum & Dance, Ojibwa games, Get Busy Program (tutoring)- pick up permission slips in the guidance office- MUST HAVE PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED TO ATTEND
Announcements for Wednesday, Sept. 11th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ix0eUtjnnb0o7fNDrHk10BaTKQwfKPG3Bic_vCguxno/edit?usp=sharing
Any student interested in hosting the weekly radio show, please see Mrs. Short as soon as possible. (looks good on your college application or job application)
We are changing our home games with NCE UH
Sept 16 will now be played in Waubun
Oct 1st will be at Ulen
Full announcements for Tuesday-Sept. 10th
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uONnJGaTdCKy6OvX5rE9xTjHIh8zad3dxxCU6mlYIW8/edit?usp=sharing
National Suicide Prevention week. With the help of White Earth Mental Health the following events will be happening
Daily Trivia
Booth on Wednesday during lunch periods
Dress up days:
Tuesday- wear teal/purple in honor of suicide prevention
Wednesday - courage day (dress like someone you admire)
Thursday - Hope day (dress how you’ll look when you’re old)
Friday - Survivor day - white out in honor of suicide survivors
Sports-
Today: Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac ~ JH Football vs LPA (@ Waubun @ 4:30) ~ JH Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
Congratulations to our September Senior of the Month: Sydney Bly
Afterschool Program starting on September 16th- grades 5-12: Drum & Dance, Ojibwa games, Get Busy Program (tutoring)- pick up permission slips in the guidance office- MUST HAVE PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED TO ATTEND
Students interested in gun safety classes should please check their email for the Google Doc sign-up sheet. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 27 and you must be 12 years old, or older, by October 1 to be eligible."
The Kindergarten class had an exciting day! We made a Gingerbread man cookie to eat for snack, but he ran away and went on vacation! If any of our families, near or far, can send us a letter from him, we would appreciate the magic you'll create for our kids. Please send letters or postcards to: Ogema Kindergartners, PO Box 68, Ogema, MN 56569
Thank you!!
JH Football Game today vs Warroad has been cancelled
National Suicide Prevention week. With the help of White Earth Mental Health the following events will be happening
Daily Trivia
Booth on Wednesday during lunch periods
Dress up days:
Monday - self care day (PJ Day)
Tuesday- wear teal/purple in honor of suicide prevention
Wednesday - courage day (dress like someone you admire)
Thursday - Hope day (dress how you’ll look when you’re old)
Friday - Survivor day - white out in honor of suicide survivors
Today: JV Volleyball tournament @ Fosston ~ JV Football vs RLC (@ Waubun @ 5:00) ~ JH Football vs Warroad (@ Mahnomen)
Tomorrow: Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac ~ JH Football vs LPA (@ Waubun @ 4:30) ~ JH Volleyball @ Win-E-Mac
Thursday: JH Football @ RLC (Plummer) ~ JH Volleyball vs Fosston (@ Mahnomen)
Friday: Football @ RLCC (Oklee)
Saturday: Volleyball tournament @ Warren ~ Elementary Football @ Mahnomen ~ Annual Thunderbird Booster Golf Tournament
2nd Annual T-BIRD Booster Golf Tournament
When: Saturday, Sept 14 1:00PM Shotgun Start
Where: 3 Bears Golf Course
Type: 9 Hole 4 Person Scramble – with some interesting twists!!
Cost: $100 per team (cart included)
To Register: paulc@waubun.k12.mn.us 218-242-2125 or 218-401-1683
Friday 9/6
NO JV Football vs Fosston
Varsity Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 7pm
Saturday 9/7
Elementary Football at Ada 9am. Bus will leave Waubun at 7:30am and pick up in Mahnomen
Next Week is National Suicide Prevention week. With the help of White Earth Mental Health the following events will be happening at the Waubun School (grades 5-12)
Daily Trivia
Booth on Wednesday during lunch periods
Dress up days:
Monday - self care day (PJ Day)
Tuesday- wear teal/purple in honor of suicide prevention
Wednesday - courage day (dress like someone you admire)
Thursday - Hope day (dress how you’ll look when you’re old)
Friday - Survivor day - white out in honor of suicide survivors
Friday 9/6
JV Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 4:30pm. This is tentative due to Fosston player numbers
Varsity Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 7pm
Saturday 9/7
Elementary Football at Ada 9am. Bus will leave Waubun at 7:30am and pick up in Mahnomen
Welcome Back to School Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Thunderbirds! "Make everyday count"
FYI - Practice/Late Bus Schedule. Terminology: Practice Bus = before practice route. Late bus = post practice route
*****Practice Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:30 or before. Drop off/pick up in Waubun at 3:45 or before. Back to Mahnomen at 4:00.
****Late Bus picks up in Ogema (on rare Ogema practice days) at 5:10. Drop off/pick up in Waubun at 5:20, Mahnomen 5:40, and back to Waubun by 6pm for regular late bus departure
Sports-
Tuesday 9/3
JH Football at Fosston 4:30pm. Bus leaves Waubun at 3:10. Excuse players at 2:55
Varsity Volleyball at Mahnomen vs Blackduck. C team at 5pm, JV at 6 pm, Varsity to follow
JH Volleyball at Mahnomen vs Blackduck. 7th grade at 5pm, 8th grade to follow
Friday 9/6
JV Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 4:30pm. This is tentative due to Fosston player numbers
Varsity Football vs Fosston at Mahnomen 7pm
Saturday 9/7
Elementary Football at Ada 9am. Bus will leave Waubun at 7:30am and pick up in Mahnomen
HELP WANTED: Ogema SACC Position.
The Ogema School Aged Child Care program is currently suspended due to its unfilled staff position. Interested parties can contact Laurie Johnson for more information at (218) 473-6174 or lauriej@waubun.k12.mn.us. Please spread the word!
IMPORTANT SACC UPDATE August 29, 2019!
Ogema SACC program is currently suspended due to its having an unfilled staff position so we will not have School Aged Child Care after school at this time. If this affects you, please call to make alternate after-school arrangements.
attention 7th grade football players and guardians: There will be a bus from football practice Mahnomen to Waubun at 4:40pm tonight so students can attend their orientation at 5:00pm in Waubun.
District Feast August 28
District Office Closed August 27th
Bus Routes/Times for JH and Elementary practices starting on Monday, August 19th.
JH Volleyball (in Waubun) and Football (in Mahnomen) starts at 6:30pm.
Pick up
Bones 5:00
WE Community Center 5:15
Ogema School 5:30
Waubun School 5:45
Mahnomen for JH practice at roughly 6:10
Return
Leave Mahnomen 8:20
Waubun 8:40
Ogema 8:50
WE Community Center 9:00
Bones 9:20
Here is the correct information for Elementary Tackle Football.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PkOnIY1wzRQARoLFQddEbxq6X1kBKrzaqGQijHlhi1s/edit?usp=sharing
Elementary Football for grades 5 and 6 starts on Tuesday, August 20th.
Information and sign up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2beMScKDrsxVFNIUjhEMnVyS242OHBmQWw1MFhvY0htS2lB/view?usp=sharing
DNR hosts second round of area open houses for deer conversation
Public can meet local wildlife staff and learn about upcoming hunting season changes
Local wildlife managers across the state are again inviting the public to come to open house meetings to ask their deer-related questions and offer thoughts on deer issues.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is dedicating time from mid-August to early September to discuss deer-related topics including upcoming hunting regulation changes that will be released in early August. Specific time and location details are available on the deer plan webpage at mndnr.gov/deerplan.
These local, open house meetings are a way to encourage conversations about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships and foster two-way communication between the DNR and the public.
Attention Parents/Guardians of Thunderbird Athletes: Please take the time to watch this video brought to you by the MSHSL
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cbzxl7tpk2n0w9u/AABohBz5Fm_BHHeWet9RVGQ2a?dl=0&preview=MSHSL+Students+5_4.mp4
There will be a backpack giveway tonight for all district # 435 students at the Ogema Elementary school starting at 5:00 to 6:30pm. A light meal will be served. Hope to see you there.
Reminder back pack giveaway for all students attending district #435 tonight at Ogema Elementary school starting at 5pm untill 6:30pm. A light meal will be served.Hope to see you there.
Back to school giveaway for all students grades Kickstart through 12 grade. Tuesday August 6th @ 5-6:30pm. Light meal will be served.
In case you missed the Informational Community Meeting last night here is the link to the presentation.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2beMScKDrsxbTNaUnRyX0w1WVpGOXQ4Yzc2NXNlN3FGYkgw/view?usp=sharing
Save the date- August 6th will be our backpack and supplies giveaway for WOWE District 435 students. It will be held at the Ogema School from 5-6:30. Community partners will be attending and a light meal will be served. We hope to see you there!
2019-2020 Football information. Camps, Practice, early practice, meetings and more. Information for grades 5-12 interested in joining the Thunderbird Football team.
Go to our webpage at www.waubun.k12.mn.us for more information
Attention all THUNDERBIRD students joining Sports in the 19-20 school year: There will be a parent (or guardian) and student meeting on Monday, July 29th at the Mahnomen High School for grades 7-12. Also new this year are On-Site Physicals sponsored by Essentia Health and White Earth Indian Health Services.
Ogema Elementary Supply List
SACC - After School Program - Ogema Elementary
Junior High School Supply List
2019-2020 Elementary School Supply List
Summer Rec Baseball and Softball July tournaments in Hawley. All information is posted below. Bus leaves the softball fields at 7:45am on ALL days. Questions: contact Dan Kohler. 218-401-1683
Summer Rec Baseball and Softball July tournaments in Hawley. All information is posted below. Bus leaves the softball fields at 7:45am on ALL days. Questions: contact Dan Kohler. 218-401-1683
June 26th (Wednesday) - June 28th. ND42 Basketball camp for grades 4th-12th, boys and girls. This is a FREE camp sponsored by the WE Boys and Girls Club. Waubun High School Gym. Each participant receives a T-shirt. Register in the HS office ASAP.
Summer Rec: No girls softball practice this morning due to wet field conditions. Pee Wee boys will have a game today @ Waubun @ 12:30
Today WOWE had 2 more graduates for the class of 2019. Vanessa Hanks and Trinity St.Germain completed all the necessary requirements through the WHS ALC program. A small commencement was held in their honor today. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Food Summer Program
Preschool Registration
Here are the approximate times for AM Pickup, starting Monday, June 3rd for Summer Rec
NORTH ROUTE
Elbow Lake Church - 6:20 AM
Brown's Bait and Tackle - 6:40 AM
Bone's Baits - 6:52 AM
SOUTH ROUTE
OLD RTC - 6:45 AM
Ogema Elementary - 7:32 AM
Summer Rec baseball and softball game schedules,
Practice June 3-5 (Mon-Wed) will be: Girls: 9:30-11:00am and Boys: 12:00pm-1:30pm. First games are June 6th.
Paper copies are available in the Office- email Dejah and dejaha@waubun.k12.mn.us if you would like one emailed or faxed to you.
Congratulations to Jaycee Clark for qualifying for his 5th straight state golf tournament!! Jaycee finished 2nd in the Section.
Thunderbird Baseball is in 8A section playoffs this morning in Thief River Falls at 11:00 am. They play Red Lake County. You can listen to the game on 96.7FM or go and watch the game at Northland Community College. Good luck Thunderbirds!
Latest information from ICS Consulting. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1yyKyxiNF028wGzNc9pKrcOClOtzQfKfn
Congrats to Jaycee Clark for finishing as Section 8A Runner-up and qualifying for the Class A State Golf Tournament in Becker on June 11-12.
THUNDERBIRD VOLLEYBALL CAMP:
July 22-24 @ Mahnomen High School. Open to grades 7-12. Cost: $35 Each camper will receive a T-shirt if they sign up by July 1st. Pick up registration forms in the office. Or contact Dejah at dejaha@waubun.k12.mn.us to have a form emailed or faxed to you. Please spread the word!
Is it a Punk Rocker??? or is it a Gym teacher???
School is out for Summer!!!!
A select few 4th graders presented highlights from the year to the incoming class. They made a slideshow, practiced their parts, and handled questions. What a wonderful way to show their leadership skills and get the incoming class fired up for the next grade!!
NO Boys and Girls Club in Waubun today
Yearbooks are in! Come pick up your pre-purchased yearbook in Ms. Baker's room OR order online at Josten's for $45 (you can also purchase with Ms. Baker or in the district office).
An order of yearbooks came in with some blotchy pages. They are selling for $25 - well worth it as the damage is minimal. See Ms. Baker for purchase.
Happy Bow Day! Today the probationary members of the 2019-2020 Cheer Squad officially became a team! Each cheerleader named passed all of their second semester courses and did not incur any disciplinary referrals! Congratulations Thunderbird Cheer Squad - 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, Sonnoma Hanks, Gina Baker, Lilly Dayton, and Tia Bevins.
From captain Carissa, Coach Pariso, and Assistant Coach Miss. Haverkamp - congratulations!
Congrats to the Thunderbird Baseball team on their playoff win over Northome/Kelliher. The boys will play Fosston at 10am Tuesday in Bemidji
Congrats to the Thunderbird Softball team on a big win over Ada-Borup NCW in sub-section semi finals 11-5 to advance to the sub-section championship game..girls lost to the number 4 team in the state NCE-UH..and will now advance to the section tourney on Tuesday in Baudette. 4 pm game time vs. the Northern Freeze
Mrs. Halverson's class was lucky to have Sydney Bly as a student helper this year. Sydney impacted our lives' in a positive and caring way. Thank you for being our sunshine!
CLASS OF 2019 coming week's events: SUNDAY - Baccalaureate, 2:00 at St. Ann's; WEDNESDAY - Senior of the Month Banquet (by invitation) 6:00 in the community rooms/stage; WEDNESDAY - Scholarship and Awards Night at 7:00 in the Commons; FRIDAY - Breakfast at Chase's at 10:00, Walk-through in Ogema at 1:00, Graduation practice at 2:00, Graduation at 7:00 - BE AT THE SCHOOL BY 6:00! That is it!
Tomorrow (Friday) night at 7pm WOWE will be graduating the Class of 2019. Congratulations to all graduates and their families
2019 Seniors of the month enjoyed lunch today with Principal Martinez and Superintendent Lisa Weber. This is a tradition to honor these exceptional students.
September - Makena Spaeth
October - Parker Syverson
November - Rachael McArthur
December - Will Bly
January - Anna Paul
February - Logan Pazdernik
March - Josie Stevens
April - Collin Adams
May - Elizabeth Reich
Thursday Sports info:
Track bus will leave Mahnomen at 11:45. Please excuse Waubun tracksters at this time
Baseball playoff game will be at Fosston at 5:30 vs Northome Kelliher. Bus will leave at 3:10, please excuse players at 2:55. Practice will be here today, not in DL
Softball bus will leave Waubun at 1:45 tomorrow. Please excuse players at 1:30
Senior Awards/Scholarship night is tonight @7pm in the Commons. All staff and community members are welcome to attend. All seniors are encouraged to attend. Senior of the Month Banquet will be at 6pm tonight
Congratulations to the Girls Golf team for winning their SubSection meet yesterday in Park Rapids. Lindsay Person was the individual medalist with a score of 93, while Miah Kettner and Sydney Clark tied for 4th overall. Way to go girls!
Thunderbirds softball wins 7-1 and advance to play Ada-Borup on Thursday at 4pm in Ada... Great Job Thunderbirds!!!!!
"Reminder to the Sixth Grade students in Waubun that we have our field trip bright and early tomorrow! Be ready with your stuff by 7:30, bus leaves at the latest by 7:45. There may be rain throughout the day, so please please please bring rain-appropriate wear. Layers are always helpful! Any questions, feel free to email Mrs. Gulseth (meredithg@waubun.k12.mn.us) or Mr. Heck (nickh@waubun.k12.mn.us). Thanks and see you there!"
Yearbooks are in! Come pick up your pre-purchased yearbook in Ms. Baker's room OR order online at Josten's for $45 (you can also purchase with Ms. Baker or in the district office).
An order of yearbooks came in with some blotchy pages. They are selling for $25 - well worth it as the damage is minimal. See Ms. Baker for purchase.
Congratulations to Cady Clark for placing first at the Mahnomen golf meet yesterday with a score of 40. Great job Cady!
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Girls and Boys Golf Sub Section meet @ Park Rapids (all day) ~ Varsity and JH Baseball @ NCEUH (Ulen) (4:30) please excuse players at 2:45 ~ JV Baseball @ Hawley (4:00) please excuse players @ 2pm ~
Softball playoffs begin #3 Thunderbirds host #6 Fertile-Beltrami @5pm in Waubun. Playoff games admission is charged (adults: $7; students: $5) Come out and Support the Thunderbirds!!!
Thursday: Track/Field Sub Sections @ Park Rapids ~ Baseball playoffs begin ~ JV Baseball vs DL @ Waubun has been cancelled.
4th grade students enjoyed their field trip to Itasca State Park on May 16th!
Caught Being Good Winners at Ogema!
Attention Parents: Summer Rec Swimming Lessons are now full. We are unable to take any more swimming lessons registrations. The rest of the Summer Rec activities still have plenty of room. Please get your registration forms in ASAP if you haven't already.
Thank you
Yearbooks are in! Come pick up your pre-purchased yearbook in Ms. Baker's room OR order online at Josten's for $45 (you can also purchase with Ms. Baker or in the district office).
Girls Basketball Meeting in grades 6-11 Today at 12:30 in Mr. Skerisk’s Room.
Wednesday-Meeting for all in grades 8-11 interested in playing football next year at 11:20 in the gym.
Wednesday-Meeting for all boys in grades 8-11 interested in playing basketball next year at 11:30 in the gym.
Tuesday-Softball playoffs begin #3 Thunderbirds host #6 Fertile-Beltrami @5pm in Waubun. Playoff games admission is charged (adults: $7; students: $5) Come out and Support the Thunderbirds!!!
semester 2!!!!
Sports/Activities-
Monday: JH Girls Golf in Mahnomen (4:30) ~ Baseball @ Fosston (4:30) bus leaves @ 2:30; players excused @ 2:15
Tuesday: Girls and Boys Golf Sub Section meet @ Park Rapids (all day) ~ Varsity and JH Baseball @ NCEUH (Ulen) (4:30) please excuse players at 2:45 ~ JV Baseball @ Hawley (4:00) please excuse players @ 2pm ~
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.
Congratulations to our May winners: May is Humility.
Be humble you walk with yourself to the way you walk with someone.
Humble yourself to your fellow human in the way you walk with him or her.
Dabaadendiziwin—Humility: Humility is to know yourself as a sacred part of Creation. In the Anishinaabe language, this word can also mean “compassion.” You are equal to others, but you are not better. Some communities instead express this with Bekaadiziwin, which in addition to “humility” can also be translated as “calmness,” “meekness,” “gentility” or “patience.”
Yearbooks are in! Come pick up your pre-purchased yearbook in Ms. Baker's room OR order online at Josten's for $45 (you can also purchase with Ms. Baker or in the district office).
An order of yearbooks came in with some blotchy pages. They are selling for $25 - well worth it as the damage is minimal. See Ms. Baker for purchase.
Annual Spring Formal Concerts and Art Show is tonight! 7:00pm
Reminder: Please get your summer rec registration forms in ASAP to your school office. Any questions please call Dejah Anderson at 218-473-6144
Waubun Baccalaureate for the Class of 2019 will be at St. Ann's Catholic Church Sunday, May 19 at 2:00 pm. All are invited to join us as we ask God's blessing on the seniors.
Defective yearbooks will go for $25 a piece (some blotchy pages - well worth it). See Ms. Baker for purchase and pick up!
Yearbooks are in! Come pick up your pre-purchased yearbook in Ms. Baker's room OR order online at Josten's for $45 (you can also purchase with Ms. Baker or in the district office). We are still waiting on the personalized ones.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: JV Baseball @ DL (4pm) Bus leaves Mahnomen at 2:30, excuse players at this time. JH and Varsity Baseball vs Northern Freeze (4:30) ~T/F at Ada 4pm. Bus leaves Waubun at 2:20. Excuse players at 1:45~Softball vs Warroad (4:30) ~
Saturday: JV Baseball Tournament in Fertile. Bus time tbd
Congratulations to Jaycee Clark for his Medalist (1st place) honors at the Park Rapids meet yesterday. Also, he finished 2nd in the conference this year. Way to go Jaycee
Congratulations to Jaycee Clark for his Medalist (1st place) honors at the Park Rapids meet yesterday. Also, he finished 2nd in the conference this year. Way to go Jaycee
Congrats to the Thunderbird softball team on a very nice win over Bagley yesterday 12-4, with this conference win the T-Birds secured a second place finish in the Pine to Prairie with a 6-1 conf record..great job ladies....Last regular season game is Thursday at home vs. Warroad...
Sports/Activities-
Wednesday: Boys and Girls Golf at Park Rapids. Gone all day\
Thursday: JV Baseball @ DL (4pm) Bus leaves Mahnomen at 2:30, excuse players at this time. JH and Varsity Baseball vs Northern Freeze (4:30) ~T/F at Ada 4pm. Bus leaves Waubun at 2:20. Excuse players at 2:05 ~Softball vs Warroad (4:30) ~JH Girls Golf at Mahnomen has been changed to Monday, May 20th
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners! Congratulations!
Reminder: FRIDAY is the deadline for Summer Rec Registration forms! Please make sure you are getting them turned into the office on time!
Thunderbird Wrestling Camp 2019- grades 6th-11. July 15th-17th. $30. Pick up registration forms in the Guidance Office.
Mahnomen Pool will be offering lifeguard training June 4th-6th. Participants need to be 15 years old by the end of the class. Cose for the class is $100…. If interested sign up at the Mahnomen pool or contact Mrs. Mac
Seniors: Cap and Gown pictures with Caulfields are Thursday at 9am in the Commons. Even if you are not ordering pictures you must be here for the group picture.
Seniors: Senior Breakfast is May 24th at 10am. Location: Chase Dorman’s house-
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: Baseball at Blackduck (4:30). Bus leaves Waubun at 12:50. Excuse players at 12:35. ~Softball at Bagley (4:30) Bus leaves Waubun at 2:20. Excuse players at 2:05. ~Boys Golf at Mahnomen (4:30) ~JH Girls Golf at Bagley (4:30). Please excuse Cady Clark at 2:40
Wednesday: Boys and Girls Golf at Park Rapids. Gone all day\
The 3rd graders had a blast visiting the MSUM Planetarium today! We can’t wait to present our planet projects on Thursday!
"It felt like we were actually moving through space!"
Visiting the MSUM Planetarium was an awesome experience which many of our third grade students had not yet experienced. The students gave the field trip two-thumbs up!
Students and the conservation crew working on an outdoor learning center at the school forest.
SUMMER REC UPDATE: Unfortunately with the new league for baseball and softball we will not be allowed to have any 7 year olds play. The minimum age for baseball/softball is 8 years old.
NO Get Busy Program the remainder of the school year
Thunderbird Wrestling Camp 2019- grades 6th-11. July 15th-17th. $30. Pick up registration forms in the Guidance Office.
Sports/Activities-
Monday: Boys Golf at Bemidji - Gone all day~ Girls Golf at Fosston 1pm and Bagley 4:30pm.~JH T/F at Mahnomen 4pm. Excuse Waubun players @ 3:00~ JH Boys Golf at Mahnomen 4:30. Excuse players @ 3 ~JH Baseball vs DL in Waubun (4:30)~JV and Varsity Baseball at Barnesville. Bus leaves Mahnomen at 2pm. Please excuse Waubun players at that time.
Tuesday: Baseball at Blackduck (4:30). Bus leaves Waubun at 12:50. Excuse players at 12:35. ~Softball at Bagley (4:30) Bus leaves Waubun at 2:20. Excuse players at 2:05. ~Boys Golf at Mahnomen (4:30) ~JH Girls Golf at Bagley (4:30). Please excuse Cady Clark at 2:40
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
Congratulations to the Ogema 4th graders on a wonderful final program! They sure were impressive! This group is kind, funny, and energetic. They will be missed greatly!! Good luck in Waubun!
These 3 wonderful girls were caught being good - picking up garbage on the playground during their free time! “We just want what is best for our playground!” 😀❤️🌎
These 3 wonderful girls were caught being good - picking up garbage on the playground during their free time! “We just want what is best for our playground!” 😀❤️🌎
7:30-8:00 Muffins in the Morning
8:00-8:50 4th Grade Geography Fair
9:00-9:45 4th Grade Spring Farewell Program
*Students will return to class after the program*
Help us celebrate Rose Lanoue's Retirement!
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 4-5 pm
Ogema Elementary Cafeteria
First grade has been learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. To grow into an adult they go through 4 stages: egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly! We got to watch real live caterpillars go through these stages of metamorphosis over the past few weeks and today Miss Stalberger’s class released their Painted Ladies on the playground! We gave them a gentle wave as we said our “goodbyes” and a couple of them even hung out with us for a while before flying away!
Cleighton Hoban will be in the news tomorrow! He was chosen to be on the KVLY weather kid, he will be on at 5:00 PM
Kindergarten classes were visited by farmer Donna Spaeth today. She brought a hen and a rooster that were hatched at Ogema Elementary last year. Students learned a few differences between hens and roosters, and took turns petting a hen. Thank you Donna Spaeth!
Last chick post, I promise...😌
Quote of the chick unit, by Jaelyn Spaeth: Looking at our illustrated eggs..."Miss Allen, that our chicks went from this embryo (day one) to this chick (day 21) is like a miracle of life." ♡
Life IS a miracle. We teachers are so, so lucky to have your kids in ours. ♡ #everydaycounts
JO Volleyball parent and player meeting on Sunday, May 5th, at 7:30 PM in the Waubun Commons.
Sports/Activities-
Friday: 9am - Boys Golf @ Park Rapids. Excuse Golfers all day ~ 4pm - JH Baseball vs Bagley in Mahnomen. JV to follow ~ 4:30:Varsity Baseball vs Bagley in Waubun
Saturday: JH SB Tournament in Hawley. Time TBD
Congrats to Cady Clark for finishing 2nd in the Jr High golf meet in Ada with a 43
Waubun Boys and Girls Club is closed today!
Ogema Caught Being Good Winners!
One of the biggest spring science units in Kindergarten is the life cycle of chickens. For 21 days, each Kindergarten class incubated 18 chicken eggs and discussed the chicks' development inside the eggs. Some vocabulary words we learned include embryo, blood vessels, egg tooth, and air sac. This week we had 25 chicks hatch. We love our baby chicks! 🥚🐥
The boys' golf team finished in 9th place at the Red Lake Falls/Fertile Invite with a score of 408. Jaycee Clark tied for 2nd with a score of 82.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: 4pm - Track/Field @Mahnomen- please excuse JH & SH track students at 2:35pm ~ 4:30 - Boys Golf @Winemac. Excuse Waubun players at 2:40 ~4:30 JH Boys Golf @RLF. Excuse Waubun players at 2:20~ 4:30 - JH Girls Golf @ Ada. Excuse Cady Clark at 2:50~ 4:30:Softball vs RLCC- ***JV Baseball at DL tomorrow has been cancelled. We are hoping we will be able to reschedule it for Tuesday, May 14.
Friday: 9am - Boys Golf @ Park Rapids. Excuse Golfers all day ~ 4pm - JH Baseball vs Bagley in Mahnomen. JV to follow ~ 4:30:Varsity Baseball vs Bagley in Waubun
Saturday: JH SB Tournament in Hawley. Time TBD
Congratulations to our May Senior of the Month: Elizabeth Reich
Title VI Parent Committee Meeting 5/2/19 in Waubun High School Media Center, 5 PM
Summer Job Opportunities:
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District #435 is seeking to hire Summer Recreation Student Workers (4) for
Summer Recreation Program - Summer Baseball and Softball in Waubun from June 3rd - June 27 th, 2019
(No Fridays). Qualifications include: being an active and enrolled student, age 14 or older. Starting wage is
$9.00 an hour The WOWE staff is truly “one team with one goal”. Pick up applications in the Guidance Office
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District #435 is seeking to hire a Temporary Tech Assistant for the summer.
This position is responsible for assisting the Technology Coordinator with the IT areas of the District.
Qualifications include: being an active and enrolled student, age 14 or older. Starting wage is $9.00 an hour.
Interested students can submit their application in person or via email to: Human Resources at PO Box 98,
Waubun, MN 56589 or email travisg@waubun.k12.mn.us. Questions, please call 218-473-6171. Open until
Filled. Applications in the Guidance Office
White Earth Supplemental Youth Employment Education Program (SYEP) Applications are now available on the bulletin board. Must apply by May 31st. Must be Native American, living on the White Earth Reservation, and ages 14-21
Student Council officer elections will take place this Friday. You will be able to vote before school and during lunch. The following students are running for office so feel free to talk to them, find out what they want to do to make our school even better, and give them your suggestions.
President: Nathan Nelson
Vice President: Gabby Bellanger and Nindonnis Englund
Secretary: Nicole Swedberg
Treasurer: Kendra Syverson and Tyson McArthur
The boys golf team took 4th place at the Ada-Borup golf tournament with a score of 186. Jaycee Clark got 2nd place with a score of 40 and Logan Pazdernik tied for 4th with a score of 42.
Congratulations to Cady Clark for winning the Jr high girls golf meet at Fosston yesterday!!!
Congrats to the Thunderbird softball team on a nice win over East Polk yesterday 5-1..awesome game ladies!!! next game is Thursday at home at 4:30 vs. RLCC
Sports/Activities-
Wednesday: 9am - Girls Golf @Ada/Mahnomen Excuse Golfers all day ~9:30 - Boys Golf @Fertile/RLF Excuse Golfers all day
Thursday: 4pm - Track/Field @Mahnomen ~ 4:30 - Boys Golf @Winemac. Excuse Waubun players at 2:40 ~4:30 JH Boys Golf @RLF. Excuse Waubun players at 2:20~ 4:30 - JH Girls Golf @ Ada. Excuse Cady Clark at 2:50~ 4:30:Softball vs RLCC- ***JV Baseball at DL tomorrow has been cancelled. We are hoping we will be able to reschedule it for Tuesday, May 14.
CONCERT UPDATE/CHANGE: The 5th and 6th grade spring band and choir concert is now Tuesday, May 7th at 8:30 AM. It is NO LONGER on Friday, May 3rd.
It is hatching day in Kindergarten! We are so excited! 🥚🐥
Elementary Volleyball Camp: May 5th-7th: Cost: $35 (includes T-shirt)... pick up registration forms in Guidance Office
JO Volleyball parent and player meeting on Sunday, May 5th, at 7:30 PM in the Waubun Commons.
The wrestling awards will be in the wrestling room in Mahnomen Wednesday May 8th at 6:30 PM.
Sports/Activities-
Tuesday: 4pm SB vs East Polk in Waubun (please excuse players @ 2:50)~ 4:30 Boys Golf @ Ada. Excuse Waubun players at 2:40 ~4:30 - JH Girls Golf @ Fosston. Excuse Cady Clark at 2:50~ Varsity Baseball vs Win-E-Mac @ Waubun (4pm) JV to follow ~ JH Baseball @ Erskine (4:30pm) please excuse players @ 2:50
Wednesday: 9am - Girls Golf @Ada/Mahnomen Excuse Golfers all day ~9:30 - Boys Golf @Fertile/RLF Excuse Golfers all day
Mr. Peterson’s 4th graders have started their Engineering Unit using LEGOs.
Summer Rec Update: Registration forms are due by May 17th. Swimming Lessons has limited spots this year. Once a level is filled up we will not be able to add anymore students. Get your registration in ASAP to secure a spot.
Baseball for today (Monday) has been cancelled.
JO Volleyball parent and player meeting on Sunday, May 5th, at 7:30 PM in the Waubun Commons.
Congratulations to Princess Savannah and Brave Manny on becoming the new powwow royalty of WHS! They will have this title until next year at our 2nd Annual Spring Powwow.
- ChiiMiigwech to all students and staff that attended and supported the 1st Annual Spring Powwow on Friday. We had 30 registered dancers and 4 drums that participated in the events along with community members and the White Earth Honor Guard. It was a great to see everyone there!
Sports/Activities-
Monday: 4pm - Varsity Baseball vs NCEUH. JV to follow~ 4:30 - JH Baseball @ Ulen. Bus leaves Mahnomen 3:00. Excuse Waubun players at this time. - 4:30 ~Girls Golf @ Winemac~
JH Boys Golf @ Bagley is Cancelled- JH Track/Field @ Hawley cancelled-Track/Field @ Bagley cancelled
Tuesday: 4pm - SB vs East Polk in Waubun~ 4:30 - Boys Golf @ Ada. Excuse Waubun players at 2:40 ~4:30 - JH Girls Golf @ Fosston. Excuse Cady Clark at 2:50
***this is the plan for baseball, provided the Mahnomen field is ready. If it is not, we may play JH/JV at Erskine ~4pm - JH vs Winemac in Mahnomen, JV to follow~ 4:30 - Varsity vs Winemac
Thanks to Leah Olson and Abigail Baker for representing our district in the America Library of Poetry National Poetry Contest with their poems: "Confidence" by Leah and "Black Dove" by Abigail! "Write" on gals!
The 5th & 6th grade band and choir spring concert is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th, at 8:30 am in the Waubun Commons. We hope to see many friends and family members there!
Miss Allen's Kindergarten class has spent the week talking about Earth Day. We have talked about reducing, reusing, recycling, conservation, and restoration. Yesterday, my students actually recycled paper from our classroom recycling bin. The students tore the paper into little scraps and blended them into a pulp by adding water and a little glue. After straining through a screen, the paper was left to dry over night. Today we cut and wrote on our recycled paper! Young children love and are naturally protective of the earth and its living creatures. I'm super proud of how earnestly my kids discussed and processed the importance of caring for our planet; it's never too early to emphasize this responsibility. ♡
Summer Job Opportunities:
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District #435 is seeking to hire Summer Recreation Student Workers (4) for
Summer Recreation Program - Summer Baseball and Softball in Waubun from June 3rd - June 27 th, 2019
(No Fridays). Qualifications include: being an active and enrolled student, age 14 or older. Starting wage is
$9.00 an hour The WOWE staff is truly “one team with one goal”. Pick up applications in the Guidance Office
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District #435 is seeking to hire a Temporary Tech Assistant for the summer.
This position is responsible for assisting the Technology Coordinator with the IT areas of the District.
Qualifications include: being an active and enrolled student, age 14 or older. Starting wage is $9.00 an hour.
Interested students can submit their application in person or via email to: Human Resources at PO Box 98,
Waubun, MN 56589 or email travisg@waubun.k12.mn.us. Questions, please call 218-473-6171. Open until
Filled. Applications in the Guidance Office
White Earth Supplemental Youth Employment Education Program (SYEP) Applications are now available on the bulletin board. Must apply by May 31st. Must be Native American, living on the White Earth Reservation, and ages 14-21
Following cheerleaders to come see Pariso today or tomorrow - Tia Bevins, Jada Nelson, Justice Alvarado, Gaby Dinh, Gina Baker, Lilly Dayton, Leah Kent, and Elayna Toczek. These cheerleaders made their four day sales goal for our PushSave fundraiser! A special shout out to Tia and Jada who made their ultimate goal with 12 and 10 coupon books sold respectively. Way to go girls!!!
Another special thank you to Carissa, Makenzie, and Sonnoma who stayed after last night with Coach Vicki to finish our first 2019 season commons posters! They are gorgeous!
JO Volleyball parent and player meeting on Sunday, May 5th, at 7:30 PM in the Waubun Commons.
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: SB @ LPA at 4pm (Double Header) Bus leaves 2:00 from Mahnomen. Please excuse Waubun players at this time. ~ 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 2:25. Baseball @ Winemac Bus leaves Waubun at 2:30. Please excuse players at 2:15. *****Golfers will ride this bus to Mahnomen **** Girls Golf cancelled for today ~ JH Track @ Bagley (bus leaves at 2pm- please excuse Eric Beaupre at 1:50)
Boys Golf @ Ada has been switched to Tuesday- April 30th
Saturday: Softball @ Frazee Tournament
Pancake Breakfast this Sunday!
Please try to attend if you can.
Summer Job Opportunities:
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District #435 is seeking to hire Summer Recreation Student Workers (4) for
Summer Recreation Program - Summer Baseball and Softball in Waubun from June 3rd - June 27 th, 2019
(No Fridays). Qualifications include: being an active and enrolled student, age 14 or older. Starting wage is
$9.00 an hour The WOWE staff is truly “one team with one goal”. Pick up applications in the Guidance Office
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth District #435 is seeking to hire a Temporary Tech Assistant for the summer.
This position is responsible for assisting the Technology Coordinator with the IT areas of the District.
Qualifications include: being an active and enrolled student, age 14 or older. Starting wage is $9.00 an hour.
Interested students can submit their application in person or via email to: Human Resources at PO Box 98,
Waubun, MN 56589 or email travisg@waubun.k12.mn.us. Questions, please call 218-473-6171. Open until
Filled. Applications in the Guidance Office
Congratulations to the Thunderbird Baseball team on their exciting win over Fertile Beltrami last night!
Native Club Meeting during Advisory on Thursday in the Media Center
Sports/Activities-
Thursday: SB @ LPA at 4pm (Double Header) Bus leaves 2:00 from Mahnomen. Please excuse Waubun players at this time. ~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
Boys Golf @ Ada has been switched to Tuesday- April 30th
Saturday: Softball @ Frazee Tournament
Elementary Volleyball Camp: May 5th-7th: Cost: $35 (includes T-shirt)... pick up registration forms in Guidance Office
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to all our office. Students at Waubun made a great poster to show their thanks!
White Earth SYEP applications available
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
Sports/Activities-
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
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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!!