Medina Public School District 3

Congratulations to Gracie on signing her letter of intent to play softball at Bismarck State College next school year. She will be majoring in Criminal Justice while at BSC. Way to go, Gracie!!!

There will be an MPB Thunder basketball camp in Pingree and Medina for students entering grades 3-8. Camp for grades 3-5 will be held June 3 & 4. Camp for grades 6-8 will be held June 7 & 8. Please visit the following link to download a registration form. https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/browse/209994 Forms will also be available at the school.

The Just Say No fun night has been moved to Monday 17 for students in grades 3-6.

Have you registered for summer baseball/softball yet? Registration due to Mrs. Hofmann by Friday, May 7. Tball, peewee and softball. Registration form in the school newsletter or the school website in the newsletter. Practice begins Monday, May 24 at 6:00 pm.

Central Valley will hold a Pfizer COVID vaccination clinic for 16 and 17 year old students on May 18 at Central Valley Health District from 3:00 to 5:00. Students must register by May 12 at the following link: https://www.ndvax.org//reg/6152100962

We love our HARD WORKING staff! #teacherappreciation

Tomorrow, May 4th is the last day to sign up for State FFA Convention that will be held June 7-10th @ NDSU. This convention is open to 7-12 grade FFA members. Sign up sheets are in the Ag Room.

The University of Jamestown is offering a Creative Smartlab Camp on July 8 & 9 for students entering grades 3-8. This camp is FREE and seating is limited, so sign up soon at uj.edu/slc

The Medina Close-up/FFA plants from the fundraiser will be ready for delivery/pick-up on Friday, May 7th after 3pm until 8pm or Saturday, May 8th from 9am-Noon.

Today the 8th graders joined us for North Dakota History class. We learned about different products made in ND, and found the cities on our maps. Thanks to all the companies that donated samples for us. A special thanks to our two local stores, Reister’s and Kramlich-Deede’s for donating yummy pepper sticks, jerky, and donuts!

Medina’s Prom Grand March begins at 7:30 pm Saturday night. Gym doors will open at 7:15 pm. Cost is $2/person for watch Grand March. Prom attendees need to be at the school by 7:00 pm and go to the history room with their belongings. Couples have scheduled prom pictures times.

Parents of students in grades 6-11, you will be receiving a letter in the mail with your child’s class schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. The letter will also include class requirements, expectations, and qualifications. Please check, sign and return the bottom portion of the class schedule, for each child. If you have questions, please call the school and ask for Mrs. Aaseth or Mrs. Hofmann.

Congratulations to Calli Mack and Abby Helm on receiving a $500 Elks Scholarship. Calli & Abby will be attending the Bismarck State College next school year. Calli will be majoring in Elementary Education and Abby will be majoring in Power Generation Technology. Way to go ladies!!!

Congratulations to Derek Reister who received a $1,000 AgCountry Scholarship. Derek will be attending the University of North Dakota next school year and plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. Way to go Derek!!!

Medina Public School has open positions for a paraprofessional and an assistant cook for the 2021-2022 school year. Both of these positions come with a single health insurance policy or cash equivalent. To apply, please visit https://www.medina.k12.nd.us/page/school-positions

Our preschool shared their “Humpty Dumpty” poem today!

The Medina FFA/Closeup students are selling plants again this year. Below is the link to the online order form https://bit.ly/plantsales2021 . All orders are due April 21st. Thank you for your continued support.

Several of our archers placed in the top ten in the ND State NASP Tournament. By placing in the top ten, these students have also qualified for the National Tournament which will be held virtually this year. Congratulations to the following students: 3D Competition • Gracie Gunderson—1st place (High School Girls Division) • Gage Hofmann—5th place (Middle School Boys Division) Bullseye Competition • Gracie Gunderson—1st place (High School Girls Division) • Drew Hofmann—1st place (Elementary Boys Division) • Gage Hofmann—2nd place (Middle School Boys Division) • Brittney Reister—5th place (High School Girls Division)

Here is some information on the driver's education program offered at Medina School this summer. Please call the school with any questions. https://5il.co/rg60

The Medina FFA (WLC) and Close-up students are once again selling plants. There are over 20 students selling and they currently have sheets and are selling face to face. If noone contacts you, please contact the school at 701-486-3121 and Ms. Vandehoven or Mr. Fischer will send a student your way. The online order form will launch on Wednesday the 14th. All orders are due April 20th. Thank you for your continued support of the FFA and Close-up students.