Medina Public School District 3

Alaina Bosche, Madison Hofmann, and Taryn Mittleider represented our school last weekend in the ND All-State choirs. We are so proud of you! Alaina was also the recipient of the "4-year award" for being chosen for an All-State choir all 4 of her high school years. Congratulations on being the only class B student to earn the award this year!

Good luck to our junior and senior high Science Olympiad teams tomorrow (Thursday) at their competition at BSC. Students in grades 7-10 will competing. They will leave the school at 7:15 am (be to the school by 7:05 am) and plan to return by 3:25 dismissal time.

We are still experiencing some cold temps and we need students to bring hats, gloves, coats and winter gear as they have multiple recesses outside each day. We want students to be bundled up so they can stay warm.

The elementary VB match in Medina vs. Buchanan on Thursday, March 28 will begin at 4:00 instead of 4:30.

Alaina, Madison, and Taryn have been rehearsing with other students from around the state the last two days! Due to the impending storm, tomorrow's All-State concerts have been moved up. Alaina and Madison will now perform at 12:30 and Taryn will perform at 2:30, all in the Bismarck Event Center's exhibition hall.

The April 2024 School Newsletter is in the mail today. If you live in our school district or have students who attend our school, you should receive a copy in the mail (If you don’t get a copy, please contact the school office). If you can’t wait to see all the news, here’s the link to view the newsletter online and in color! https://5il.co/2h3lb

The elementary VB jamboree in Wishek today has been postponed. A makeup date for this jamboree has not been set yet, but will be communicated as soon as the date is known. There will not be any elementary VB practice today either.

The Easter Egg Hunt planned for Saturday, March 23 has been moved to the English Lutheran Church.

Please join us for this fun event!

🏊‍♀️The Kidder County Swimming Pool, at the current location, WILL be opening for the Summer of 2024! Tentative opening date June 1st, 2024! 🏊‍♀️They are officially hiring - Lead Lifeguards, Lifeguards and Office Attendants for the Summer of 2024. If you are 14 years of age or older and are interested in creating a safe swimming environment, working outdoors, helping with fun events this summer, please see Mrs. Hofmann, as she has the application.

Cordell Volson, of the Cincinnati Bengals, visited our school this afternoon. His message was about putting in the hard work and setting high goals. He was raised in a small town in North Dakota. It was great for our students and staff to hear his message. You can check out this video to learn more about his journey. https://www.bengals.com/video/cordell-volson-documentary-from-the-jungle-north-dakota-state-bison

Thank you Medina Fire and Ambulance for letting Pre-K and Kindergarten come learn and explore today! Thank you for serving our community!

Today is Acalympics in Linton. We have a JH and SH team competing. The senior high competition will be televised on BEK, starting at 7:00 pm. Good luck!

The Medina Booster Club supports various activities in our school, including (but not limited to) the following activities: Bingo for Books, Spelling Bee, Music, Post Prom, FFA, and sports programs. The Medina Booster Club is serving concessions at the Elementary Volleyball Jamboree on Tuesday, March 19. They are looking for people to help with concessions and tickets. You do not need to be a Booster Club member to help with this fundraiser. If you or your high school child is available to help with concessions, please contact Angela Moser or Mary Wick. If you can’t help with your time, but can support financially, please visit with either of these two and they can help. If you have questions, please call the school.

Next week March 18-22, Student Council will be sponsoring a fundraiser to raise money for Joe Hunt, the UPS man. All proceeds will go towards his medical and PT expenses. Students can wear hats for $5 for the week.

Parent Teacher Conferences are on Monday, March 11 from 1:30-7:30 pm. We hope to see all parents at conferences, as this is a great time to discuss your child(ren)'s progress and learning. We will dismiss school at 1:15 pm.

Do you have a student looking at colleges, trade schools or training after high school? Mrs. Foth will have an informational session for parents during Parent Teacher Conferences on Monday, March 11. This will focus on financial aid and paying for college/training programs. She will plan to share information at 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm in the commons area for those interested. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

NOTICE is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the annual Medina School Board election will be held. The polling site is the Medina Public School and polls will open at 9:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. School board members whose terms expire in June 2024 are Rural Representatives Jeremy Schmidt and Shawn Lachenmeier. These are 3 year terms. To have your name placed on the ballot for the Rural position, you must be a rural resident of the Medina School District. Residents who wish to be on the ballot must file their name in writing along with a Statement of Interest before 4:00 PM, April 8, 2024. The Affidavit of Candidacy and Statement of Interest forms are available from Business Manager Dawn Moser, Medina Public School, 300 School ST SE, Medina, ND 58467. By order of the School Board of Medina Public School District #3.

Summer Coast Guard Adventure Opportunity Students interested in serving their country are encouraged to consider participating in the AIM program (Academy Introduction Mission). It is available to students between their junior and senior year of high school. This summer adventure (in July) provides the opportunity to explore technical degree programs and help humanity. During six action-packed days, participants are immersed in Coast Guard tradition and Academy life with cadet leaders in the engineering lab, on the playing fields, on the parade grounds and on the water. Participants study, compete and create. Test their mind, body and spirit as they build lasting friendships with students from around the nation! To learn more and apply go to www.uscga.edu/AIM. Application deadline is April 1st, 2024.

Just a reminder that ALL 8-12 band students and 9-12 choir students will leave tomorrow morning at 7:30am for large group music contest in Washburn. We will be back around 2:30pm. Students should either bring money for lunch or pack their own. Dress code is the same as concerts.