Join us to make apple pie! Pre-registration is required.
36 minutes ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Apple Pie making night
Native American Heritage Month Celebration Week!

Join Mahnomen Public School as we celebrate our culture, honor our roots, and show our pride during the week of November 16–20!

Each day, students and staff are encouraged to participate in our special dress-up days as we celebrate Native American heritage, culture, and traditions!

A special note for elementary families: We understand that not all students have beadwork at home, and families may prefer to keep special pieces safe. During culture time the week before our celebration, elementary students will have the opportunity to make their own pony bead necklaces that they can proudly wear on Friday!

There is no need to purchase or send beadwork from home for your child to participate.

We look forward to a wonderful week of celebrating culture, community, and pride!

Celebrate Our Culture. Honor Our Roots. Show Our Pride.
about 19 hours ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Native American Heritage Month Celebration Week flyer for Mahnomen Public School. The flyer features colorful Native-inspired geometric patterns in teal, turquoise, yellow, orange, and red along the top and bottom, along with the Mahnomen school logo and a decorative feather illustration. Large text reads: "NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH." Below it reads: "Celebration Week" "Celebrate Our Culture. Honor Our Roots. Show Our Pride." "WEEK OF NOVEMBER 16TH - 20TH" The flyer lists five themed dress-up days: Monday – ROCK YOUR MOCS! "Rock your mocs or your favorite footwear to celebrate your style & identity!" Tuesday – T-BIRD PRIDE, NATIVE PRIDE! "Wear T-Bird colors alongside something special that celebrates your family & community." Wednesday – PATTERNS & PRINTS "Wear your ribbon shirts, ribbon skirts, or other meaningful indigenous attire with pride!" Thursday – MMIP AWARENESS "Wear Red to honor and remember those who are missed." Friday – BEADWORK FRI-YAY! "Wear your favorite color & beadwork!" Each day is displayed inside a white rounded rectangle with a black dashed border. The weekday headings are written in playful teal lettering.
🍂 You're Invited to the Fall Feast! 🍁

Join Mahnomen American Indian Education as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month with an evening of food, community, and activities!

🗓️ Thursday, November 12th
⏰ 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Mahnomen School Cafeteria & Auditorium

🍁 Community & Activity Tables: 4:00–6:30 PM

🍽️ Meal: 3:30–6:30 PM

Come together to celebrate culture, connection, and community! 🧡

As the leaves turn red and orange, we welcome you.

We hope to see you there!

📞 Questions? Contact Meredith McArthur-Thorpe at 218-935-2211 ext. 247.
about 19 hours ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Fall-themed flyer from Mahnomen American Indian Education celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Large heading reads “Fall Feast,” with colorful autumn leaves, flowers, and a pumpkin illustration. Event details: Thursday, November 12th, 3:30 PM–6:30 PM, at the Mahnomen School Cafeteria & Auditorium. Community & Activity Tables: 4:00 PM–6:30 PM. Meal: 3:30 PM–6:30 PM. An orange banner reads “JOIN US.” Near the bottom, the flyer states, “As the leaves turn red and orange, we welcome you.” Questions: Meredith McArthur-Thorpe, 218-935-2211 ext. 247. The flyer features orange, yellow, red, and brown autumn leaves around the borders, along with the Mahnomen school emblem near the bottom.
📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences Reminder! 📚

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up at Mahnomen Public School!

📅 November 10 & 12
⏰ 3:30–6:30 PM

📅 Friday, November 13 – Elementary Only
Elementary conferences will be held throughout the day.

⚠️ IMPORTANT SCHEDULE REMINDER:

PreK–6th Grade: NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 13.

7th–12th Grade: School will be held as normal on Friday, November 13.

Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate student progress, and discuss ways to support learning throughout the school year.

We look forward to seeing our Thunderbird families!
about 21 hours ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Parent-Teacher Conference announcement for Mahnomen Public School. November 10th and 12th, from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. November 13th: Elementary Only, All Day. The graphic features a dark charcoal background with large mint-green lettering and a muted green grid background. Colorful school supplies, including notebooks, pencils, crayons, rulers, paper clips, an open book, and a backpack, decorate the bottom of the image. Additional schedule information: There will be no school for PreK through 6th grade on Friday, November 13th, due to elementary conferences. Students in grades 7–12 will attend school as normal.
The Great Bigfoot Mystery Solved!
Students searched high and low, following clues and working together to uncover the mystery of Bigfoot! Through reading, teamwork, exploration, and discussions about themes, they built friendships, strengthened their problem-solving skills, and followed the trail to the truth. After all their hard work, they discovered that Bigfoot was none other than Miss Lisa!

Originally, we announced that there could only be one final winner. However, just like we learned from reading Lemons, friendship and teamwork can overcome any obstacle! Emri and Jeremiah proved that solving a mystery is even better when you work together. By combining their efforts, these two determined detectives cracked the case and showed us that friendship is the greatest prize of all!

Congratulations, Emri and Jeremiah, our Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt champions! You proved that sometimes the best discoveries aren't made alone—they're made together!
about 23 hours ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
A colorful Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners graphic featuring three people standing together in front of a scenic forest and mountain background, with a smiling Bigfoot character wearing teal sunglasses and giving a thumbs-up on the right. A large wooden sign across the top reads, “WINNER’S OF BIGFOOT SCAVENGER HUNT,” decorated with teal Bigfoot footprints. A wooden sign on the left reads, “SOMEWHERE IN MAHNOMEN BIGFOOT WAS HERE!” with a teal heart. A treasure map sign on the right reads, “TREASURE HUNT COMPLETE!” The three people pictured include a young man wearing a dark Nike hoodie, a woman wearing glasses and a Halloween-themed sweatshirt, and a young woman wearing a black Minneapolis football T-shirt. Binoculars and forest decorations complete the adventurous theme.
A newspaper-style graphic titled “THE THUNDERBIRD TIMES – Mahnomen School Newspaper,” with the heading “Mahnomen School,” the slogan “Small Students, Big Dreams,” and “Special Edition Preschool News.” The main headline reads, “BIGFOOT FOUND IN MISS LISA’S PRESCHOOL ROOM!” followed by “Mahnomen’s tiniest Thunderbirds discover the biggest-hearted teacher.” Left article – A BIG SURPRISE IN PRESCHOOL: “It’s not every day you find Bigfoot in your classroom, but that’s exactly what happened in Miss Lisa’s preschool room! Students and staff spotted Bigfoot happily reading a book, surrounded by colorful toys, curious minds and lots of laughter. The discovery was part of a fun school scavenger hunt, and it didn’t take long for everyone to realize — this wasn’t just any Bigfoot. It was Miss Lisa, our amazing preschool teacher, showing us that learning is an adventure, and kindness is always in style!” Right article – WHERE EVERY THUNDERBIRD’S JOURNEY BEGINS: “Miss Lisa isn’t just a teacher — she’s a cheerleader, a listener, a problem-solver and a constant source of encouragement. She is kind, welcoming, patient and always brings out the best in every child. She helps little learners take their very first steps in learning, friendship, confidence and discovery. At Mahnomen School, this is where the Thunderbirds begin to grow and learn, and Miss Lisa helps set every student on their educational journey. Her impact reaches far beyond the classroom — her kindness and positivity help build a strong foundation for a lifetime of success.” The center features the Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt winners graphic showing three people posing with a smiling Bigfoot character. Below the photo reads, “Big hearts, little learners, bright Thunderbird futures!” At the bottom, the graphic reads, “Mahnomen School • Where Thunderbirds Grow and Learn.” The newspaper is decorated with colorful hearts, handprints, crayons, a stack of books labeled “PLAY,” “LEARN,” and “GROW,” and Thunderbird mascot illustrations.
We celebrated our students of the month last Friday! Way to go Thunderbirds!
1 day ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
student of the month winners
End of Quarter 1 is today!
No School Tomorrow, Nov. 6th. We will see everyone back on Monday, Nov. 9th.
Monday, Nov. 9th is also school photo retake day. If you would like your student to retake their photo, please send back the original photos and $5. If your student missed the first go-around, they are welcome to get their photo taken, and envelopes are in the office. Retake Day is for Mahnomen Public School Students only.
5 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
No School November 6th
🚗 Helping Our Teen Drivers Stay Safe!

Parents and students enrolled in Driver’s Education are invited to attend the Point of Impact Parent Course!

Learning to drive is an exciting milestone, but safety always comes first! This course provides valuable information about reducing teen driving risks and helping young drivers make safe decisions behind the wheel.

📅 Tuesday, November 10
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Mr. Aus’s Classroom
👥 Who: Parents and students enrolled in Driver’s Education

🚦 Why Attend?
By attending this course, students can reduce their required supervised driving hours from 50 hours to 40 hours!

✅ No cost to attend!
✅ No pre-registration required!
✅ Sign-in is required upon arrival to verify each attendee's legal name and date of birth.

📧 Questions? Contact Derek Aus at daus@mahnomen.k12.mn.us or call the high school.

Let's work together to help our teen drivers build safe habits and confidence behind the wheel! 🚗
6 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Flyer for the Point of Impact Parent Course. The left side features a photo of a person driving a vehicle. The right side has a black background with white text and teal accents. Point of Impact Parent Course Parents and students enrolled in Driver’s Education are invited to attend the Point of Impact Parent Course. Learn how to reduce teen driving risks and help your teen become a safe driver. When: Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM Where: Mr. Aus’s classroom Who: Parents and students enrolled in Driver’s Education At the bottom, a teal banner reads: "EMAIL DEREK AUS AT DAUS@MAHNOMEN.K12.MN.US OR CALL THE HIGH SCHOOL."
We got some Thursday Night Thunder happening this week! Come cheer on the football team as they take on Park Christian at the Fargo Dome on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 pm!
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Cash only!
7 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbirds Section Championship football announcement graphic featuring the Thunderbird logo at the top, a photo of the Fargo Dome, and a teal, black, and white background. Text reads: “The Thunderbirds are headed to the Fargo Dome! Section Championship. Thunderbirds vs. Park Christian. Thursday, November 5th. 7:00 PM game time. Cash only. $10 adults. $5 students.” The graphic features bold lettering with teal and white accents, along with calendar, clock, and ticket icons.
Elementary newsletter for the Week of November and T-Bird Take for the week of November 2nd.
8 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
LEMENTARY NEWSLETTER. NOVEMBER 2ND, 2026. Fall-themed newsletter with a yellow checkered background, autumn leaves, a pumpkin, an acorn, and a mushroom. MENU Monday B: Egg and Cheese Bagel, Yogurt. L: Crispitos, Fiesta Black Beans. Tuesday B: Cereal, Hard Boiled Egg. L: Chicken Noodle Soup, String Cheese. Wednesday B: Pancake, Sausage. L: Lasagna Hotdish, Breadstick. Thursday B: Mini Cinnis. L: Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries. Friday B: NO SCHOOL. L: NO SCHOOL. REMINDERS All Messages need to be Called in to the office by 2:00pm. With Cooler weather here, Please send appropriate outdoor gear with your student. Students go outside everyday. UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 6th – No School. Nov. 9th – Picture Re-Takes. Nov. 10th and 12th – Evening Conferences. Nov. 13th – Elementary Day Conferences, No elementary School. Nov. 26th–28th – No School Fall Break.
T-BIRD TAKE – SENIOR SPOTLIGHT. 2ND OF NOVEMBER 2026. NATALIE NOLL Natalie is involved in dance team, Track and Field, FFA, FCA, Knowledge bowl, Band, Jazz band, Minnesota Honor Society. She loves doing her nails, shopping, hanging out with friends. Over the summer, she plans on attending St. Josef to get her Nail Technician license. In the fall she intends to go to college and getting a Business Management degree. Photo: Natalie sitting in a grassy field surrounded by wildflowers, wearing a pink dress with white lace sleeves and white boots. CURTIS URAN Curtis is a Student Council Officer and is involved in FCA, Indigenous Youth Council, National Honor Society Officer, and Knowledge Bowl. He enjoys hunting, vinyl/CD Collecting, Listening to/Making music, going thrifting, going to 7Brew, taking drives, going on walks, and being outside. He plans to attend NDSU or UND to pursue dermatology. Photo: Curtis standing outdoors in front of green trees, wearing a black polo shirt and jeans. VOL.03. MAHNOMEN JOURNALISM CLUB.
T-BIRD TAKE – SPORTS AND HALLWAY. 2ND OF NOVEMBER 2026. AROUND THE GAME. PHOTOS AND ARTICLE BY KARA S. As of October 28th the football team is 9-0!! The Football Players have been working very hard in practice and it is showing as we made playoffs! We played Cass Lake on Oct 27 and won with a score of 31-0. Good work boys! Photos: Three nighttime football photographs showing Thunderbird players wearing black uniforms and helmets, including players on the field during a game. HALLWAY ETIQUETTE. BY SARYNITI J. Let's talk hallway etiquette. First, be aware of your surroundings. If you're standing in a doorway or just in the middle of the hall, someone is going to end up bumping into you. Whether there is a space between you and whoever you're standing with or not, you ARE going to be bumped into, and then you're going to get upset, and who knows, you might throw a punch, the other person might throw a punch, and I'm sure no one wants a fight! Second, congregating: If you and your friends are standing around each other, blocking the hallway, again, you're going to get bumped into and/or yelled at to move. From a student perspective, it can get really upsetting if you're trying to get to class and someone is in your way. And I bet when that happens to you, you also get upset that you'd probably be late to class. Third, stop touching each other in any hall! I get it, you wanna hug and/or kiss your significant other, but please, no one needs to see it or wants to see it. The people walking the halls aren't a part of your relationship, so why show them what you guys choose to do in your free time? Do it outside of school. In some places, including school, they don't really like PDA; kids constantly get in trouble for kissing in the halls. I'm not saying you can't hold hands or anything, but just leave it at that! Fourth, skipping and being late... Coming from a student, I feel as though there's no reason to skip; sure, you may not like a certain class or a certain teacher, but who knows! You might miss out on a really fun activity and a free day, and everyone loves free days. And being late, I get it! I'm late almost three times a day, but I try my best to get to class in time! But if you're doing it on purpose, that's not really beneficial for you. We all know about the three tardies, then a write-up; I don't think anyone likes to spend their lunch in Meggan's (no shade Meggan) without your friends! Photo: Students standing together in a school hallway near lockers, illustrating hallway congestion. VOL.03. MAHNOMEN JOURNALISM CLUB.
T-BIRD TAKE – HUMOR. 2ND OF NOVEMBER 2026. SONGS OF THE WEEK. MADDIE S AND AVA L. Soul on Fire – Chris Grey and Neoni. Stick Around – Abby Powledge. Subtitle – Braden Bales. Wide Awake – Katy Perry. Each song is accompanied by its album artwork. "There's three purple people in this school... Nope, see, that songs been around a lot." – Madds. ALIEN ENCOUNTERS. BY TERELL GAYLORD. I was awakened because one of them little guys followed me and that little guy was eating my maple syrup, what a rude guest. He pulled out an alien translator and asked "Alien Party here?" so I yelled, "NO THIS IS MY HOUSE NO PARTY!!!" they didn't listen so I am selling these guys on facebook marketplace for 10 dollars each. MARKETPLACE LISTING: For Sale: WEIRD LITTLE ALIEN GUY. Asking Price: $10 OBO. GET THESE GUYS OUT – THEY ATE ALL MY MAPLE SYRUP!!! Photo: A bright green, alien-like cat with large dark eyes and antennae. This column is fictional and humorous. Do not take seriously. TULIP TRIES THEIR BEST. Dear Tulip, it's getting cold, so I need to wear it to school, but my jacket doesn't fit in my locker. What should I do? You could hang your jacket above your locker, there are ceiling hangers for that purpose. You would have plenty of space in your locker for your things, you will be warm, and you won't have to haul it around with you all day. To ask Tulip something, email kandrs@mahnomen.k12.mn.us WARNING: this is satirical and the advice is NOT meant to be taken. VOL.03. MAHNOMEN JOURNALISM CLUB.
T-BIRD TAKE – AROUND THE SCHOOL. 2ND OF NOVEMBER 2026. AROUND THE SCHOOL – PHOTOS BY KATRINA D-S & JULIETTE H. A collage of Halloween photographs from Mahnomen Public School showing students and staff dressed in costumes throughout the school. Photos include a group of staff members posing in colorful outfits, students working together on the floor of a classroom, two people wearing inflatable green dinosaur and brown animal costumes in front of lockers, a group of students wearing assorted costumes in a hallway, students dressed in colorful hats and outfits, a person dressed as the Grinch in a Santa suit, two people wearing large inflatable red costumes, and two students posing in formal and character-inspired costumes. VOL.03. MAHNOMEN JOURNALISM CLUB.
No Boys & Girls Club Oct. 30 (Mahnomen site) or Nov. 3 (all sites). For after-school changes, call the school office before 2 PM.
11 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
🎃👻 Halloween Dress-Up Day! 🕸️🦇

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR day at Mahnomen Public School!

A few friendly reminders:
🕷️ All costumes must be school-appropriate.
👻 No face masks are allowed.
🎨 Face paint is allowed.

Elementary Families: Please refer to the information sent home by your child's teacher for any additional classroom activities or guidelines.

We can't wait to see all the creative, fun, and spooky costumes filling our hallways! 🧡🖤
12 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Wear your costume to school day Halloween dress up day, Friday October 30th. All costumes must be school appropriate, no face masks, face paint is allowed
October is National Book Month!

What better way to celebrate than by sharing the joy of reading with others?

Our 6th grade students spent some time reading to our preschool students!

Not only was this a great opportunity for our younger Thunderbirds to enjoy some stories, but it also gave our older students a chance to practice their reading skills, build confidence, and be positive role models.

Sometimes the best part of a good book is having someone to share it with!
13 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
students reading together
Mahnomen Waubun Thunderbirds will take on Red Lake County Central on Saturday, October 31 at 2pm right here in Mahnomen. Season passes are not accepted at playoff games. Cash only. Adults $10 and students $5. We hope to see alot of people out for the game! GO THUNDERBIRDS!!
13 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Big game football MW Thunderbirds vs Red Lake County Central October 31, 2026 at 2 pm
Bigfoot is Taking Over the Classroom!
Bigfoot loves a challenge,
a game, and a laugh,
But solving equations is part of his math!
He’s always giggling, spreading good cheer,
And making his students feel welcome here.
He cares about his kids more than they know,
Helping them learn and watching them grow.
If Bigfoot were gaming, he’d be hard to beat,
But finding this teacher is your next quest to complete!

Answer: Mr. Titus
14 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Teacher and Student
Teacher and Students
Bigfoot Clue Alert:
You may find a smile where colors come alive,
And see a world of ideas that constantly thrive.
With style that is playful and a heart full of care,
There’s a welcoming feeling that floats in the air.
She strives to make each little detail just right,
Turning blank spaces into something bright.
Bigfoot admires her creative flair,
But where could this mystery maker be hiding somewhere?
Look for the place where imagination takes flight…Your next Bigfoot discovery may be just in sight!

Answer: Miss Jazzy
15 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Teacher and Student
Teacher and Students
🎃🍂 It’s ECFE Pumpkin Night!

Bring your little pumpkins and join us TONIGHT for a fun fall evening at ECFE Pumpkin Night! 🧡🎃

👶 For children birth to age 5

📅 Tonight — Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1

Come celebrate the season, have some fun, and make some memories with us! We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🎃🍁🧡
15 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Fall-themed ECFE Pumpkin Night flyer featuring pumpkins. Pumpkin Night is October 26 from 5–6 PM through Mahnomen Community Education.

Mahnomen 7th-9th grade families — Washington, D.C./New York City trip information will be coming home! 🇺🇸

Join us to learn about the trip, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.

Parent Meeting: Monday, October 26th | 6:00–6:30 PM
Location: Lunchroom. Use door #2 by bus loop
RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/54790938927?rsvp_id=54790938927
Families who attend receive $500 off each traveler!

We hope to see you there!

– Mrs. Margaret McMullen

15 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
🎃🕷️ Mahnomen Elementary Weekly Newsletter | October 26–30 🕸️

Here's what's happening at Mahnomen Elementary this week!

🍎 Breakfast & Lunch: Check out this week's menu to see what's cooking in our kitchen!

⏰ Friendly Reminder: Please contact the school office with any after-school transportation or pickup changes by 2:00 PM. This gives our staff time to make sure students receive their messages before dismissal.

📅 Mark Your Calendars!

November 6: No School – Teacher Work Day

November 10, 12 & 13: Fall Conferences

November 13: No Elementary School – Elementary Day Conferences

November 26–27: No School – Fall Break

🍂 Be sure to watch for your student's conference postcard with their scheduled date and time!

💜 Have a wonderful week, Thunderbird families! 💜
16 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Halloween-themed Mahnomen Elementary Newsletter for October 26–30, featuring purple and black lettering, spiders, spiderwebs, and colorful stars. The newsletter includes the weekly breakfast and lunch menu, a reminder to call the school office with after-school changes by 2:00 PM, and upcoming dates. Important dates include no school November 6, fall conferences November 10, 12, and 13, no elementary school November 13, and fall break November 26–27.
🎃🍂 ECFE Pumpkin Night is coming up Monday!

Bring your little pumpkins and join Mahnomen Community Education for a fun fall evening at ECFE Pumpkin Night! 🧡

👶 For children birth to age 5

📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1

Add it to your Monday plans and come enjoy some pumpkin-themed fun with us! 🎃🍁
18 days ago, Mahnomen ISD #432
Fall-themed ECFE Pumpkin Night flyer featuring pumpkins. Pumpkin Night is October 26 from 5–6 PM through Mahnomen Community Education.