Good luck to our 4th and 5th grade Mathletes team competing against other schools in Burlington today.
Congratulations to Olivia Jansen on reaching an incredible milestone — 300 career strikeouts! 💙🥎
Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence continue to make the Cossacks & Royals proud. This achievement is a testament to your perseverance and the impact you’ve made on the program.
We look forward to celebrating many more accomplishments ahead. Congratulations, Olivia! 💙
#CossacksSoftball
Our middle school student council chapter had a great state conference in Bismarck!
✨Emma Erickson (8th grader) was a state representative for the 25-26 school year, and did an awesome job running the conference along with the other state officers.
🏅Cooper Washek (7th grader) ran for office against 13 other students from around the state and won! He will serve as a state representative for the 26-27 school year! His slogan was "Be super, vote or Cooper," and his campaign was about stopping discrimination in schools by encouraging others to be more accepting, and providing ways for students to be able to talk openly to adults if they have issues.
👏Our students were great examples of our school by showing awesome school spirit, helping Cooper campaign, participating in break out sessions, and learning more about what it takes to be a great leader!
🏆Their advisor, Mrs. Bickel, was named the State Middle School Student Council Advisor of the Year for 2025-2026!
💜Our chapter was recognized for their outstanding efforts in fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association this school year!
✨Emma Erickson (8th grader) was a state representative for the 25-26 school year, and did an awesome job running the conference along with the other state officers.
🏅Cooper Washek (7th grader) ran for office against 13 other students from around the state and won! He will serve as a state representative for the 26-27 school year! His slogan was "Be super, vote or Cooper," and his campaign was about stopping discrimination in schools by encouraging others to be more accepting, and providing ways for students to be able to talk openly to adults if they have issues.
👏Our students were great examples of our school by showing awesome school spirit, helping Cooper campaign, participating in break out sessions, and learning more about what it takes to be a great leader!
🏆Their advisor, Mrs. Bickel, was named the State Middle School Student Council Advisor of the Year for 2025-2026!
💜Our chapter was recognized for their outstanding efforts in fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association this school year!
Mohall Music Festival Results (4/24):
Outstanding Performance: Emmy Novak (piano solo)
Superior (Blue Ribbon):
8th Grade: Brekken Neshem (vocal solo), Briella Hanson (vocal solo)
7th Grade: Mauleigh Miller (vocal solo), Mauleigh Miller (clarinet solo), Paislee Lozensky & Oakley Zietlow (clarinet duet), Tilton Leier & Fletcher Privratsky (vocal duet), Tilton Leier, Devin Schneider, Jamison Braaten & Mathew Kraft (instrumental ensemble), Tilton Leier & Emmy Novak (instrumental duet), Mathew Kraft (timpani solo)
6th Grade: Amiya Bakken (saxophone solo), Christian Mineke (trumpet solo), Amiya Bakken & Aya Schultz (instrumental duet), Aya Schultz (timpani solo)
5th Grade: Sydney McRae (clarinet solo), Norah Washek (saxophone solo), Connor Tofteland & Dayton McMillan (percussion duet), Arya Kruckenberg (trumpet solo), Mataya Sauby & Sloan Larson (instrumental duet), Arya Kruckenberg & Taylee Broadbent (trumpet duet), Taylee Broadbent (trumpet solo), Sloan Larson (trumpet solo), Norah Washek & Elizabeth Kilzer (instrumental duet)
Excellent (Red Ribbon):
8th Grade: Brekken Neshem, Hayden Anderson, Marshall Smith, Parker Lovitt (instrumental ensemble), Emma Erickson & Ellison Washek (instrumental duet), Taylee Broadbent & Elizabeth Kilzer (instrumental duet), Madison Henne (vocal solo)
7th Grade: Mauleigh Miller & Avery Berg (vocal duet)
5th Grade: Kolton Faul, Jermiah Exantus, Maddox Braaten and Connor Tofteland (instrumental ensemble), Dayton McMillan (snare drum solo), Kotlon Faul, Maddox Braaten, Connor Tofteland & Dayton McMillan (vocal ensemble), Mayli Severance & Norah Washek (instrumental duet), Melanie Jean (vocal solo), Norah Washek (vocal solo)
Outstanding Performance: Emmy Novak (piano solo)
Superior (Blue Ribbon):
8th Grade: Brekken Neshem (vocal solo), Briella Hanson (vocal solo)
7th Grade: Mauleigh Miller (vocal solo), Mauleigh Miller (clarinet solo), Paislee Lozensky & Oakley Zietlow (clarinet duet), Tilton Leier & Fletcher Privratsky (vocal duet), Tilton Leier, Devin Schneider, Jamison Braaten & Mathew Kraft (instrumental ensemble), Tilton Leier & Emmy Novak (instrumental duet), Mathew Kraft (timpani solo)
6th Grade: Amiya Bakken (saxophone solo), Christian Mineke (trumpet solo), Amiya Bakken & Aya Schultz (instrumental duet), Aya Schultz (timpani solo)
5th Grade: Sydney McRae (clarinet solo), Norah Washek (saxophone solo), Connor Tofteland & Dayton McMillan (percussion duet), Arya Kruckenberg (trumpet solo), Mataya Sauby & Sloan Larson (instrumental duet), Arya Kruckenberg & Taylee Broadbent (trumpet duet), Taylee Broadbent (trumpet solo), Sloan Larson (trumpet solo), Norah Washek & Elizabeth Kilzer (instrumental duet)
Excellent (Red Ribbon):
8th Grade: Brekken Neshem, Hayden Anderson, Marshall Smith, Parker Lovitt (instrumental ensemble), Emma Erickson & Ellison Washek (instrumental duet), Taylee Broadbent & Elizabeth Kilzer (instrumental duet), Madison Henne (vocal solo)
7th Grade: Mauleigh Miller & Avery Berg (vocal duet)
5th Grade: Kolton Faul, Jermiah Exantus, Maddox Braaten and Connor Tofteland (instrumental ensemble), Dayton McMillan (snare drum solo), Kotlon Faul, Maddox Braaten, Connor Tofteland & Dayton McMillan (vocal ensemble), Mayli Severance & Norah Washek (instrumental duet), Melanie Jean (vocal solo), Norah Washek (vocal solo)
Trap Team Raffle Winners April 21-27
Congratulations to the following people. Their names were draw in the April Cash Calendar Raffle held by the Royals Trap Team. Winners will be posted every Monday through out the month of April.
21st - Jayne Sandstrom, Bismarck $100
22nd - Trent Sherven, Ryder $100
23rd - Michelle Barber, Minot $100
24th - Stephanie Schneekloth, Minot $100
25th - Cassie Heer, Douglas $1000
26th - Sonya Faken, Minot $100
27th - Joanne Mindt, Minot $100
Congratulations to the following people. Their names were draw in the April Cash Calendar Raffle held by the Royals Trap Team. Winners will be posted every Monday through out the month of April.
21st - Jayne Sandstrom, Bismarck $100
22nd - Trent Sherven, Ryder $100
23rd - Michelle Barber, Minot $100
24th - Stephanie Schneekloth, Minot $100
25th - Cassie Heer, Douglas $1000
26th - Sonya Faken, Minot $100
27th - Joanne Mindt, Minot $100
📢 ND A+ State Testing This Week!
South Prairie students, in grades 6-12, will be taking the ND A+ state assessments this week in Math, Reading, Writing, and Science.
Our students have worked hard all year long, and now they get to show what they know and be their best!
Please help your student be prepared by ensuring they are:
✔ Well-rested
✔ On time to school
✔ Ready to do their best
South Prairie has a strong history of success on these assessments, and we are working to build on that by providing research-based testing conditions to support student performance. Students will be testing in large group settings throughout the week.
The ND Legislature has approved the ND A+ as an alternative to the ACT for demonstrating postsecondary and workforce readiness, and these scores will be used for the ND State Scholarship for the Class of 2027 and beyond.
Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!
— South Prairie School
The Royals Speech Team concluded their season today at the State B Tournament in Mandan. Our 12 All Staters were recognized. Emma Reierson and Emma Marten placed 3rd in Serious Duo and Jaret Eklie and Taylor Post placed 6th in Humorous Duo. Burke Rauschenberger and Oliver Marshall as well as Raegen Routledge and Emma Marten were awarded Superior Medals for Humorous Duo and Teyah Dougay received a Superior Medal in Dramatic Interpretation.
Mrs. Paula Rauschenberger was named the ND Class B Speech Coach of the Year!! It was a spectacular season for the Royals!
Good Luck to our Region 8 Speech Champions at their State B State Speech Tournament in Mandan. Speak Well, Royals!
Elementary parents, May 1st is the last day to sign up for field day!
Here is the flyer and the link to sign up!
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Here is the flyer and the link to sign up!
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Results from Tuesdays Track Meet in Bottineau Varsity:
BOYS:
100M: 3rd – David Eberle
200M: 2nd – David Eberle – State Qualifying
800M: 7th – Nathan Samson, 8th – Derek Bailey
4X400 Relay: 7th - Oliver Marshall, David Eberle, Will Rau, Hayden Anderson
GIRLS:
100M: 3rd – Bre Rose, 4th – Peri Foisy
200M: 4th – Bre Rose
4X100 Relay: 2nd – Bre Rose, Kimerley Kizima, Peri Foisy, Wrigley Sandberg
4X400 Relay: 3rd – Bre Rose, Kimberley Kizima, Hattie Heer, Peri Foisy
4X800 Relay: 8th – Alysa Rice, Abigail Whiteowl, Raegen Routledge, Maycie Talbott
Javelin: 7th – Maycie Talbott
Discuss: 3rd – Eliza Wheeler
Shot Put: 2nd – Eliza Wheeler – State Qualifying
BOYS:
100M: 3rd – David Eberle
200M: 2nd – David Eberle – State Qualifying
800M: 7th – Nathan Samson, 8th – Derek Bailey
4X400 Relay: 7th - Oliver Marshall, David Eberle, Will Rau, Hayden Anderson
GIRLS:
100M: 3rd – Bre Rose, 4th – Peri Foisy
200M: 4th – Bre Rose
4X100 Relay: 2nd – Bre Rose, Kimerley Kizima, Peri Foisy, Wrigley Sandberg
4X400 Relay: 3rd – Bre Rose, Kimberley Kizima, Hattie Heer, Peri Foisy
4X800 Relay: 8th – Alysa Rice, Abigail Whiteowl, Raegen Routledge, Maycie Talbott
Javelin: 7th – Maycie Talbott
Discuss: 3rd – Eliza Wheeler
Shot Put: 2nd – Eliza Wheeler – State Qualifying
Reminder - The annual activities banquet will be held on May 6th at 6:00 p.m. Students can RSVP for the event by filling out a form and returning it to Mrs. Cooper in the office by May 1st! You can print the attached form or just pick up a copy in the office!
Adults and guests are $20. All 9-12 student athletes and any jh varsity athletes are free!
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Adults and guests are $20. All 9-12 student athletes and any jh varsity athletes are free!
https://aptg.co/Lk5ffP
📚BOGO Scholastic Book Fair is open until Friday. Stop by the South Prairie Library to shop.
Don’t forget to check out Roy’s Reading Recommendations! 🐾
Click here to read the FFA Newsletter for March!
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Trap Team Raffle Winners April 14-20
Congratulations to the following people. Their names were draw in the April Cash Calendar Raffle held by the Royals Trap Team. Winners will be posted every Monday through out the month of April.
14th - Leslie Holmes, Minot $100
15th - Logan McNally, Minot $100
16th - Julie McElwain, Max $100
17th - Corey Martin, Minot $100
18th - Robert Magandy, Minot $100
19th - Lauren Murphy, Minot $100
20th - Shari Powell, Plaza $100
Congratulations to the following people. Their names were draw in the April Cash Calendar Raffle held by the Royals Trap Team. Winners will be posted every Monday through out the month of April.
14th - Leslie Holmes, Minot $100
15th - Logan McNally, Minot $100
16th - Julie McElwain, Max $100
17th - Corey Martin, Minot $100
18th - Robert Magandy, Minot $100
19th - Lauren Murphy, Minot $100
20th - Shari Powell, Plaza $100
Join our State Qualified Speakers tonight at 6:30 in the South Prairie Commons for an hour of their dramatic duos, both funny and sad, as well as speeches to entertain and serious interpretations. With these pieces, they’ll be competing this Saturday at the state speech tourney.
Our 17 State Qualifiers are Emma Marten, Raegen Routledge, Oliver Marshall, Burke Rauschenberger, Mia Hogue, Anslee Schillinger, Jaret Eklie, Taylor Post, Teyah Dougay, Landen Jansen, Olivia Jansen, Lexi Myers, Emma Reierson, Deirdre Schmidt, Jocelyn Keighley, Stetson Brandvold, and Paige Lewis. They are coached by Paula Rauschenberger, Erica McRae, and Bailey Nordgaard.
There will be a short intermission and our Speech Moms have prepared a snack!
Our 17 State Qualifiers are Emma Marten, Raegen Routledge, Oliver Marshall, Burke Rauschenberger, Mia Hogue, Anslee Schillinger, Jaret Eklie, Taylor Post, Teyah Dougay, Landen Jansen, Olivia Jansen, Lexi Myers, Emma Reierson, Deirdre Schmidt, Jocelyn Keighley, Stetson Brandvold, and Paige Lewis. They are coached by Paula Rauschenberger, Erica McRae, and Bailey Nordgaard.
There will be a short intermission and our Speech Moms have prepared a snack!
Don't forget, prom is tonight! Cover charge for the grand march is $3.
The junior class of South Prairie presents: Prom 2026 - A Timeless Night! ✨
📆Saturday, April 18th
🚪Doors open at 6:15 pm
🪩Grand March begins at 7:00 pm
Here are the results from the Southern McLean Invite Track Meet
Boys:
100 M: 2nd David Eberle
1600M: 6th Derek Bailey, 7th Ryder Erickson
3200 M: 3rd Malachi Pixler
4X100 Relay: 4th Oliver Marshall, David Eberle, Will Rau, Nelson Torres
High Jump: 1st David Eberle
GIRLS:
100M: 8th Kimberly Kizima
200M: 3rd Bre Rose, 6th Kimberly Kizima
800M: 6th Abigail Whiteowl, 8th Lila Adams
1600M: 1st Maycie Talbott, 6th Kiera Boedicker
3200M: 1st Alysa Rice, 2nd Raegen Routledge
4X100 Relay *STATE QUALIFYING**
1ST Kimberly Kizima, Peri Foisy, Bre Rose, Wrigley Sandberg
4X800 Relay: 1st Alysa Rice, Raegen Routledge Abigail Whiteowl, Maycie Talbott
Shot Put: 4th Eliza Wheeler
Discuss: 4th Eliza Wheeler
Long Jump: 2nd Bre Rose
Boys:
100 M: 2nd David Eberle
1600M: 6th Derek Bailey, 7th Ryder Erickson
3200 M: 3rd Malachi Pixler
4X100 Relay: 4th Oliver Marshall, David Eberle, Will Rau, Nelson Torres
High Jump: 1st David Eberle
GIRLS:
100M: 8th Kimberly Kizima
200M: 3rd Bre Rose, 6th Kimberly Kizima
800M: 6th Abigail Whiteowl, 8th Lila Adams
1600M: 1st Maycie Talbott, 6th Kiera Boedicker
3200M: 1st Alysa Rice, 2nd Raegen Routledge
4X100 Relay *STATE QUALIFYING**
1ST Kimberly Kizima, Peri Foisy, Bre Rose, Wrigley Sandberg
4X800 Relay: 1st Alysa Rice, Raegen Routledge Abigail Whiteowl, Maycie Talbott
Shot Put: 4th Eliza Wheeler
Discuss: 4th Eliza Wheeler
Long Jump: 2nd Bre Rose
The junior class of South Prairie presents: Prom 2026 - A Timeless Night! ✨
📆Saturday, April 18th
🚪Doors open at 6:15 pm
🪩Grand March begins at 7:00 pm
Notice of School Election!
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫
The South Prairie School District is seeking a highly organized, ethical, and detail-oriented professional to serve as our School Business Manager. This leadership position plays a vital role in maintaining the district’s financial integrity and supporting our mission to provide an excellent educational experience for all students.
Position Overview:
The School Business Manager oversees all financial operations of the district and works closely with the Superintendent and School Board to ensure sound fiscal management, compliance, and long-term financial planning.
Key Responsibilities:
-Manage all district financial operations including budgeting, accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting
-Prepare and monitor the annual district budget in collaboration with the Superintendent
-Provide regular financial reports and recommendations to the School Board
-Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
-Oversee audit preparation and serve as liaison with external auditors
-Manage Payroll and all payroll reporting requirements for the District
-Manage employee benefits, insurance, and retirement reporting
-Maintain accurate records and implement strong internal controls
-Assist with grant management and financial tracking
-Supervise business office staff
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
-Experience in governmental or school finance strongly preferred
-Knowledge of North Dakota school finance laws and reporting requirements preferred
-Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills
-Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Salary & Benefits
-Competitive salary based on experience
-Full benefits package (Benefits include, vacation and sick pay, health insurance, and retirement)
-Participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit:
-Letter of interest
-Resume
-Three professional references
Applications will be accepted by May 9th.
To apply please email information to HR.southprairie@k12.nd.us
The South Prairie School District is seeking a highly organized, ethical, and detail-oriented professional to serve as our School Business Manager. This leadership position plays a vital role in maintaining the district’s financial integrity and supporting our mission to provide an excellent educational experience for all students.
Position Overview:
The School Business Manager oversees all financial operations of the district and works closely with the Superintendent and School Board to ensure sound fiscal management, compliance, and long-term financial planning.
Key Responsibilities:
-Manage all district financial operations including budgeting, accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting
-Prepare and monitor the annual district budget in collaboration with the Superintendent
-Provide regular financial reports and recommendations to the School Board
-Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
-Oversee audit preparation and serve as liaison with external auditors
-Manage Payroll and all payroll reporting requirements for the District
-Manage employee benefits, insurance, and retirement reporting
-Maintain accurate records and implement strong internal controls
-Assist with grant management and financial tracking
-Supervise business office staff
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred
-Experience in governmental or school finance strongly preferred
-Knowledge of North Dakota school finance laws and reporting requirements preferred
-Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills
-Demonstrated integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Salary & Benefits
-Competitive salary based on experience
-Full benefits package (Benefits include, vacation and sick pay, health insurance, and retirement)
-Participation in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit:
-Letter of interest
-Resume
-Three professional references
Applications will be accepted by May 9th.
To apply please email information to HR.southprairie@k12.nd.us
