Medina Public School District 3

Notice of Annual Election Medina Public School District #3 Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the annual School Board Election of the Medina Public School District #3 will be held for the purpose of electing two board members and answering the question of publication of minutes. The polling site is the Medina Public School main entry with polls opening at 9:00 am and closing at 7:00 pm.

The June 2024 School Newsletter is going out in the mail soon. 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). Here’s the link to view the newsletter online and in color! https://5il.co/2n19r

Boys in grades 4-6 have the opportunity to play elementary football with Kidder County next year. Here is a link to the schedule. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AmQmyEgJBO6ng0sag69iJIhGHeupe5jXAUjGAxhW2uM/edit#gid=0 If you are interested in playing football, please contact Mr. Bosche at the school to get more information or to sign up. Transportation is not provided by Medina School for elementary football.

Here are some opportunities for some boys' basketball camps that UJ is offering this summer. Click on the following link for more information or to register. https://www.jimmiepride.com/mens-basketball-camps

Medina Public School has the following positions open for the 2024-2025 school year: Assistant Cook, General Education/Special Education Paraprofessional, & Kindergarten Paraprofessional. We offer a competitive wage and a great benefits package. If you are interested in any of these positions, apply at the following link. https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/page/school-positions

If your elementary child earned a FREE Larks ticket from our April Reading Month, here is how to claim your ticket. Games are filling up fast!

Here is a link to the summer schedules for junior high and varsity volleyball open gyms. https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/documents/athletics%2Factivities/summer-open-gym-schedules/634630

Here is some information on a summer meal program in our area through Great Plains Food Bank. This program is available for all children who are 18 and younger.

Medina High School Commencement Exercises Medina School Gymnasium Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:00 pm “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Class of 2024

MPB AWARDS NIGHT Who: All Varsity & JV sports participants and family Where: Medina Public School When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Food will be served, starting at 6:00 PM Awards to follow. Please wear Thunder apparel! Sponsored by Medina Booster Club

Someone will be at the Medina Bus Barn which is located across the road to the west of the school today from 2-4pm. All items are discounted to the prices below $4 each 7- violet geraniums 1 - salmon geraniums 1 - white geraniums $4 each 3 english ivy 3 vinca vine 8 bridal veil $1.50 each (4 packs) 2 - puple Alyssum 1 - statice 5- gazanias 1 - rocket tall snapdragon 13 - sky blue lobelia 6 - celosia 12- dianthus 13 acorn squash 6 zucchini 8 burpless cucumbers 1 banana pepper 5 huron cabbage 4 cheers cabbage 8 - beef master tomato

Here is the information for the basketball camps offered at Medina School this summer. June 21 & 22 is camp for students entering grades 7-12. June 28 & 29 is for students entering grades K-6. https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/documents/athletics%2Factivities/basketball-camp/626318

Thank you to the Farmstead and Dakota Heritage Bank for the drinks and treats! We are being spoiled for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you!

We will be open for plants tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3:30 to 6pm. They are going fast, so come and get them while they last. We are located at the bus barn across the street to the west of the school. Proceeds go to our Close Up and FFA kids that go on the Washington DC trips.

FFA State Horse Juding Champions! Abby Ryun was the high individual. Congratulations to our students and their advisor, Ms. Vandehoven!

The junior high track meet scheduled for tomorrow (May 7) in Carrington has been cancelled.

This week we are celebrating our teachers and staff. We have a great team here at Medina School and we are thankful for everyone and all that they do to make our school great! We also want to thank all of our sponsors who are supporting us as we honor our teachers and staff for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you to The Farmstead, The Steele Ozone, Dakota Heritage Bank, Country Kids Corral, and Guthmiller Earthmoving. We appreciate your support and encouragement!

19 students earned a combined 33 medals at yesterday’s state music contest for their star rating performances! Here are the results: STAR RATING **Down to the River to Pray (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Madison Hofmann, Cierra Mack, Kennedy Behm, Grace Reister, Samantha Reister, Savannah Reister, Alaina Bosche, Maddie Gefroh, & Rozalyn Hawkinson **Set Me As a Seal (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Madison Hofmann, Cierra Mack, Kennedy Behm, Taryn Mittleider, Alaina Bosche, & Maddie Gefroh **Wade in the Water (Girls Vocal Ensemble): Kara Bosche, Shayla Martin, Taryn Mittleider, Lauren Markegard, & Cherdan Slaughter **Stars I Shall Find (Girls Vocal Duet): Alaina Bosche & Cierra Mack **Six for a Twist (Percussion Ensemble): Alaina Bosche, Bryce Markegard, Maddie Gefroh, Aiden Greer, Shayla Martin, & Josh VanEpps **Andantino (Flute Trio): Grace Reister, Cherdan Slaughter, & Destiny Opp **The Hunter (French Horn Duet): Samantha Reister & Savannah Reister EXCELLENT RATING **The Holy City (Girls Vocal Solo): Alaina Bosche **Scherzetto (Trumpet Quartet): Kennedy Behm, Kara Bosche, Lauren Markegard, & Trevin Behm Congratulations, students! I am so very proud of you all! ~Mrs. Bosche

Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you Steph, Tammy, Starr, and Audrey for everything you do to ensure our students have nutritious and delicious lunches each day! We appreciate you and how you go above and beyond for all of us at Medina School!

Please join us tonight for A Trip Around The World during the Spring Elementary Music Concert at 7:00 PM in the school gym. After the concert, the Just Say No Club is having their annual bake sale and will also be serving bars and lemonade.