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