Mahnomen Public School Community — We Want to Hear From You!
Mahnomen Public School is beginning the strategic planning process to help guide our district’s priorities and focus areas for the next 3–5 years.
As part of this process, we are asking our community to help us answer an important question:
What must we prioritize in the next 3–5 years to ensure student success?
Your voice matters. We value the ideas, perspectives, and input of our community as we plan for the future of Mahnomen Public School.
Take the Mahnomen Community Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyzCAONL8__UBwdkoR2kt7AKg1YgRS2rE1MKF9_TMyLfmpig/viewform
The survey will close on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts and help us continue working toward success for all Mahnomen students.
🌊🐬 It’s Ocean-Themed Night!
ECFE families, join us TONIGHT for an evening of under-the-sea fun! 🐠🪸🐚
👶 For children from birth to age 5
📅 Tonight — September 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Come explore, play, and make some memories together. We can’t wait to SEA you tonight! 🌊💙
ECFE families, join us TONIGHT for an evening of under-the-sea fun! 🐠🪸🐚
👶 For children from birth to age 5
📅 Tonight — September 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Come explore, play, and make some memories together. We can’t wait to SEA you tonight! 🌊💙
7th grade first victory or NCE at Ulen! Congratulations, Thunderbirds!!
🧡 Orange Shirt Day — Meaningful Mile Walk
Join our students, staff, families, and community on Wednesday, September 30, for a Meaningful Mile Walk in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and Every Child Matters.
Mahnomen School Track
8:00–8:25 AM
8:00 AM — Light breakfast items & beverages
8:10 AM — Opichi Drum Group
Walk to follow
Students in grades K–12 and community members are invited to participate.
🧡 Wear orange in recognition of Every Child Matters.
This event is hosted by the Mahnomen American Indian Education Program in collaboration with the Mahnomen Tribal Community Council.
Join our students, staff, families, and community on Wednesday, September 30, for a Meaningful Mile Walk in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and Every Child Matters.
Mahnomen School Track
8:00–8:25 AM
8:00 AM — Light breakfast items & beverages
8:10 AM — Opichi Drum Group
Walk to follow
Students in grades K–12 and community members are invited to participate.
🧡 Wear orange in recognition of Every Child Matters.
This event is hosted by the Mahnomen American Indian Education Program in collaboration with the Mahnomen Tribal Community Council.
📢 Public Hearing Meeting — October 21
Mahnomen Public School invites the public, parents of American Indian students, and Tribal officials to attend our Fall Federal Programs Hearing.
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Mahnomen Public School — Board Conference Room
🚪 Please use Door 14
This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the District’s federal educational programs and provide input and recommendations.
Topics will include:
• Federal program participation
• American Indian Education programming
• Demographic participation in programs
• Comments and recommendations for improving educational programs
We welcome your participation and input!
Mahnomen Public School invites the public, parents of American Indian students, and Tribal officials to attend our Fall Federal Programs Hearing.
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Mahnomen Public School — Board Conference Room
🚪 Please use Door 14
This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the District’s federal educational programs and provide input and recommendations.
Topics will include:
• Federal program participation
• American Indian Education programming
• Demographic participation in programs
• Comments and recommendations for improving educational programs
We welcome your participation and input!
Mahnomen Elementary Newsletter is here!!
Ms. Guenther’s 5th graders want to say “Thank You” to the football players for coming in and talking to us about teamwork and sportsmanship! We learned that there is no "I" in team and that we need to work hard to participate in sports! Thank you again boys and good luck tonight!
🐬🌊 ECFE Ocean-Themed Night is coming up on Monday!
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Join Mahnomen Community Education for an evening of under-the-sea fun at ECFE! 🐠🪸
👶 For children from birth to age 5
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Start your weekend by making plans to join us on Monday — we can’t wait to SEA you there! 🌊🐚
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Join Mahnomen Community Education for an evening of under-the-sea fun at ECFE! 🐠🪸
👶 For children from birth to age 5
📅 Monday, September 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Start your weekend by making plans to join us on Monday — we can’t wait to SEA you there! 🌊🐚
Sophomore Families of Mahnomen High School,
Jostens Here! Next week, we will meet with the sophomore class to share the class ring tradition and ordering process.
GROUP RING ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, October 2!!
Overview Video
WATCH HERE!!
https://jostens.co/mahnomenthunderbirdsring
Lucas Pickle
Jostens of Greater MN
pickle.office@jostens.com
Jostens Here! Next week, we will meet with the sophomore class to share the class ring tradition and ordering process.
GROUP RING ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, October 2!!
Overview Video
WATCH HERE!!
https://jostens.co/mahnomenthunderbirdsring
Lucas Pickle
Jostens of Greater MN
pickle.office@jostens.com
Minnesota Permanent School Fund — FAQ
Minnesota voters will see a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the Permanent School Fund on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
We’ve put together this FAQ sheet to help explain:
• What the Permanent School Fund is
• Where the money comes from
• What is being proposed
• What voters will see on the ballot
• When a change would take effect if approved
• What happens if the question is left blank
Take a few minutes to review the information before Election Day and learn more about what will appear on your ballot.
Additional information can be found on our website at mahnomen.k12.mn.us.
Minnesota voters will see a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the Permanent School Fund on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
We’ve put together this FAQ sheet to help explain:
• What the Permanent School Fund is
• Where the money comes from
• What is being proposed
• What voters will see on the ballot
• When a change would take effect if approved
• What happens if the question is left blank
Take a few minutes to review the information before Election Day and learn more about what will appear on your ballot.
Additional information can be found on our website at mahnomen.k12.mn.us.
🌊 ECFE Ocean-Themed Night — September 28
🐬🌊 Dive into some family fun at ECFE!
Join Mahnomen Community Education for an Ocean-Themed Night! Come explore an evening of under-the-sea fun with your little ones. 🐠🪸
📅 September 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Birth to age 5
We can’t wait to SEA you there! 🌊🐚
🐬🌊 Dive into some family fun at ECFE!
Join Mahnomen Community Education for an Ocean-Themed Night! Come explore an evening of under-the-sea fun with your little ones. 🐠🪸
📅 September 28
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Birth to age 5
We can’t wait to SEA you there! 🌊🐚
Senior Families of Mahnomen High School,
Jostens here! Next week we will meet with the seniors to discuss the ordering process for graduation products; including caps and gowns. Please watch the short video below for a brief schedule of events.
GRAD ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 14th!!
See you next week!
Grad Info
WATCH HERE:
https://jostens.co/mahnomengradwelcome
Lucas Pickle
Jostens of Greater MN
pickle.office@jostens.com
Jostens here! Next week we will meet with the seniors to discuss the ordering process for graduation products; including caps and gowns. Please watch the short video below for a brief schedule of events.
GRAD ORDER DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 14th!!
See you next week!
Grad Info
WATCH HERE:
https://jostens.co/mahnomengradwelcome
Lucas Pickle
Jostens of Greater MN
pickle.office@jostens.com
In Art 1 with Ms. Jazzy we are applying our knowledge of: shadows, highlights and value!
Today, the 10th graders were given the opportunity to show off skills they learned in elementary! Sitting criss cross applesauce and used Quite Coyote as they sat in a circle and learned about theme vs. topic in writing!
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Queen Daphne Jensen and King Gavin McArthur.
Join us today on our Livestream of the Homecoming Coronation!
https://www.youtube.com/@MahnomenPublicSchoolsStream/streams
https://www.youtube.com/@MahnomenPublicSchoolsStream/streams
🍎 It’s Apple Night! 🍎
ECFE families, join us TONIGHT for an evening of apple-themed fun! 🍏❤️
📅 Tonight — Monday, September 21
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Birth to age 5
Come spend some time together, have some fun, and celebrate all things apples! 🍎🍂
We can’t wait to see our ECFE families tonight!
ECFE families, join us TONIGHT for an evening of apple-themed fun! 🍏❤️
📅 Tonight — Monday, September 21
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Birth to age 5
Come spend some time together, have some fun, and celebrate all things apples! 🍎🍂
We can’t wait to see our ECFE families tonight!
Elementary Newsletter | September 21–25
Next week is Homecoming Week, and we have lots happening at Mahnomen Elementary!
🌈 Don’t forget the Homecoming Dress-Up Days all week!
🍎 ECFE Harvest Apples is Monday, September 21 from 5:00–6:00 PM.
🍕 Check out the week’s breakfast and lunch menu.
📞 Reminder: Please call all end-of-day messages into the office before 2:00 PM so staff have time to get messages to teachers and students.
We’re looking forward to a fun week! Go Thunderbirds!
Next week is Homecoming Week, and we have lots happening at Mahnomen Elementary!
🌈 Don’t forget the Homecoming Dress-Up Days all week!
🍎 ECFE Harvest Apples is Monday, September 21 from 5:00–6:00 PM.
🍕 Check out the week’s breakfast and lunch menu.
📞 Reminder: Please call all end-of-day messages into the office before 2:00 PM so staff have time to get messages to teachers and students.
We’re looking forward to a fun week! Go Thunderbirds!
Join us for the start of Homecoming week! Sunday will be our powder puff football game!
🍎 ECFE Apple Night — September 21
🍎 ECFE Families — join us for Apple Night! 🍎
Come spend an evening with Mahnomen Community Education for some apple-themed family fun!
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Ages Birth to 5
Bring the family and join us for a fun night together! We hope to see you there! 🍏🍎
🍎 ECFE Families — join us for Apple Night! 🍎
Come spend an evening with Mahnomen Community Education for some apple-themed family fun!
📅 Monday, September 21
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Please use Door 1
Ages Birth to 5
Bring the family and join us for a fun night together! We hope to see you there! 🍏🍎
