NDHSAA announced yesterday that Taryn Mittleider and Cherdan Slaughter’s vocal duet (Flower Duet) received an Outstanding Performance award at state music contest! They will be recognized next spring during the State B boys basketball tournament, along with all other state champions. Congratulations on an impressive ending to your choral career!
https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/documents/activity-schedules-%26-information/sports-schedules/2026-summer-sports-schedules/27109539
Trumpet Tune (Trumpet Trio): Kara Bosche, Lauren Markegard, & Trevin
Wind in the Pines (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Kara Bosche, Lauren Markegard, Shayla Martin, Taryn Mittleider, Cherdan Slaughter, Sydney Davis, Ally Greer, Nikki Hayes, Destiny Opp, Kitra Schmidt, & Rica Schutt
Minuet (Flute Duet): Cherdan Slaughter & Destiny Opp
‘Cross the Wide Missouri (Vocal Solo): Rica Schutt
O, Divine Redeemer (Girls Vocal Solo): Taryn Mittleider
How Can I Keep from Singing? (Girls Vocal Trio): Kara Bosche, Taryn Mittleider, & Cherdan Slaughter
Flower Duet (Girls Vocal Duet): Taryn Mittleider & Cherdan Slaughter
(If you live in the Medina School District or have students that attend school in Medina, you will receive a copy in your USPS mailbox. If you don’t receive your copy, please contact the school office and we will make sure you get your copy.)
The NDCLC is pleased to announce that their annual Demo Day is back and are inviting surrounding high school students (ages 16 and up), college students, and others looking to try their hand at equipment operating to come join us! This is a FREE event AND lunch is provided!
There are 2 dates/locations available:
Mandan: May 6, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CT at the Knife River Pit (Register by May 1)
Fargo: May 14, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM CT at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds (Register by May 8)
Participants will have the opportunity to operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to: dozers, skid steers, excavators, motor graders, and more! Construction leaders will also demonstrate survey equipment and other technology utilized on today’s projects. They will have trainers and volunteers available to share information about how to get into the construction industry and answer any questions.
Subject: Summer EBT Benefits Available for North Dakota School-Aged Children
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We are excited that Summer EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) will be available to eligible families in North Dakota this summer. This program provides additional help for families with children to buy nutritious food when school is not in session. The benefit is $120 per eligible school-aged child and must be used within 122 days of issuance.
Important Reminders:
● Ensure your child’s school has your current contact information.
● Most communication with households will be through email. Ensure your email address is on file at your child’s school.
● Please monitor communications from the North Dakota SEBT Portal.
There are two ways your child may receive Summer EBT benefits:
1. Pre-Qualified/Automatic Eligibility (NO Application Necessary):
Your child will automatically receive Summer EBT benefits and will not need to apply if they meet any of the following criteria:
• You applied for and were approved for Free or Reduced-price meals at an NSLP participating school
o Excludes those qualifying for ND State 225
o All Pre-K students are subject to specific school participation eligibility
o Excludes all Head Start students - these students are served under the CACFP program and are not eligible
• The child receives SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR benefits
• The child receives MEDICAID and is Income Qualified
• The child is attending an NSLP school and experiencing homelessness, is a migrant student, or is in foster care.
If you meet any of the above criteria you are Automatically Eligible (Streamline Certified)
NO APPLICATION NECESSARY
2. Application-Based Eligibility:
If your child does not meet any of the automatic eligibility criteria above, they may still be eligible for Summer EBT by completing an application at “LINK”. Your child may qualify if:
• The child is not automatically eligible through the streamlined certification process above
• The household meets the income requirement for free/reduced-price school meals but has not completed a free/reduced-price meal application at your NSLP participating School.
• If your child attends a school that participates in a meal provisional program where all meals are free at your school and does not receive SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or FDPIR benefits.
Check eligibility or apply online at https://ndsummerebt.nd.gov/ or use the QR code on the attached flyer.
We are committed to helping families access nutritious food during the summer. If you need more information about Summer EBT benefits, please visit the North Dakota SEBT Portal. Thank you for being part of our community. We are here to support you and your family!
Sincerely,
North Dakota SEBT Team
For Customer Service email ndsebt@nd.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
To apply for this position, please submit the following by mail or email:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• College Transcripts
For more details contact Damon Bosche, Superintendent at 701-486-3121 or by email at Damon.Bosche@k12.nd.us
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Families Flourish ND is North Dakota's Statewide chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.
The Families Flourish ND Website is host to several resources and opportunities to engage for community members, parents, and caregivers.
Check out some notable upcoming opportunities below.
Upcoming Webinars:
April 16, 2026 - 12:00 PM CT
Fostering Healthy Boundaries & Body Awareness
April 30, 2026 - 12:00 PM CT
Safe Screens, Healthy Kids: A Learner’s Guide to Digital Content and Child Development
Click here to register for one or more of these webinar opportunities.
We had a great day at Region 7 small group music contest Friday in Washburn. Our students received 17 Excellent ratings, 10 Star ratings, and 2 Outstanding Performance Awards. 18 students qualified for State Music contest at BSC on May 2nd. Congratulations to all!
EXCELLENT Rating:
--Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burnin’ (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Izzy, Breonah, Taeya, Charice, Tessa, Natalie, Whitney, Jennacey, Angel, Paytynn, Jaedyn, & MaKenzie
--Will There Really Be a Morning? (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Izzy, Breonah, Taeya, Charice, & Tessa
--Vocal Solo: Cherdan
--Vocal Solo: Jennacey
--Mixed Instrument Ensemble: Paige, Kara, Ally E., Lauren, Shayla, Taryn, & Cherdan
--Saxophone Trio: Paige, Nikki, & Jayden
--Brass Duet + accompanist: Ally E., Natalie, & Whitney
--Clarinet Duet: Taryn & Charice
--Percussion Duet: Shayla & Izzy
--Mixed Instrument Duet: Ally G. & Angel
--Alto Saxophone Solo: Paige
--Baritone Saxophone Solo: Paige
--Trumpet Solo: Lauren
--Snare Drum Solo: Josh
--Clarinet Solo: Kitra
--Flute Solo: Xander
--Snare Drum Solo: Leon
STAR Rating—Advancing to State Music Contest:
--Wind in the Pines (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Kara, Ally E., Lauren, Shayla, Taryn, Cherdan, Sydney, Ally G., Nikki, Destiny, Kitra, & Rica
--I Love the Mountains (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Lauren, Sydney, Ally G., Nikki, Destiny, Kitra, Aaliyah, Rica, Natalie, Whitney, Paytynn, & Jaedyn
--Vocal Trio: Kara, Taryn, & Cherdan
--Vocal Duet: Taryn & Cherdan
--Vocal Solo: Kitra
--Vocal Solo: Rica
--Trumpet Trio: Kara, Lauren, & Trevin
--Flute Duet: Cherdan & Destiny
STAR Rating—Advancing to State Music Contest and OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD (best performance of the day awarded by the judge). This is equivalent to a Regional Champion!
--Grace (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Kara, Ally E., Lauren, Shayla, Taryn, & Cherdan
--Vocal solo: Taryn Mittleider
There were only 2 vocal Outstanding Performance awards given, and Medina received both of them! Congratulations!