JH Cheerleading starts tomorrow (Wednesday)! Practice is from 3:30-5:00 in the Elementary Lunch Room!
Junior high boys basketball pictures are tomorrow at 9:00 am. Here is the link to order: https://form.jotform.com/223325435878059
Update: there will not be a c squad boys game today vs Hazen. The JV game will start at 5:45 in Max! The bus to take athletes to Max will leave South Prairie at 4:45.
The JH BBB games in Kenmare tomorrow have been postponed due to dangerous temperatures. A rescheduled date will be announced on Tuesday.
There will be no practices today after school.
The JHBB Jamboree scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. A new date will be announced on Monday.
January in Claryce's Corner of the Library:
This month's featured genre is Mysteries! January is the perfect month to read a good book! Stop by the library and find a featured book in Claryce's Corner or any other book to check out! 📚
𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 to Mrs. Paula Rauschenberger on being named the 2024 CSTAND Class B Director of the Year. The award is voted on by all class b directors in the state who are members of CSTAND. (She will officially receive the award at their annual conference in September.)
This year, there were over 110 one act regional plays in the state and 18 of those qualified for the state contest where South Prairie placed 4th. Mrs. Rauschenberger, who is on her 4th year of directing the drama team, says she gives the credit to her cast and crew for this recognition!
The jh boys basketball pictures today are postponed. We will let you know when a new date is scheduled.
School and busses will start 1 hour late, there will be no breakfast, January 16.
Don't miss out on Royal Ties tomorrow morning at 7:15! Sign up today if you haven't already!
All participants get to make a tie blanket to donate to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Minot and enjoy some donuts and juice to start the day! All 6-12 students and teachers are invited to join us! If you plan to attend, please sign up so we can have the right amount of supplies available: https://forms.office.com/r/nBj54CBNkd
South Prairie seniors are selling chocolate bars to raise money for their senior trip. All elementary students will have the opportunity to purchase candy bars for $1 at end of the school day tomorrow, Monday January 13th!
Less than one week until Donkey Basketball! Make sure to get your tickets early to save a little $$!!! Don’t forget you can use the QR code to get tickets online. They are also available in the high school office.
Join the student council for their annual Royal Ties event on Thursday, January 16th at 7:15 a.m. in room 221! All participants get to make a tie blanket to donate to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center in Minot and enjoy some donuts and juice to start the day! All 6-12 students and teachers are invited to join us!
If you plan to attend, please sign up so we can have the right amount of supplies available: https://forms.office.com/r/nBj54CBNkd
The FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings team are 💥STATE CHAMPIONS💥and have earned a trip to the National FFA competition in October!! 🥳
The team includes: President Breanna Mindt, Vice President Rayna Magandy, Secretary Madison Sys, Treasurer Kinley Schilla, Reporter Ella Novak, Sentinel Ila Berg, and Student Advisor Brekken Neshem. Congratulations to the state winning team!!
Natalee Becker earned GOLD in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking event!! Good work to all who competed yesterday!
Just a reminder of the extra-curricular schedule for this week:
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟕𝐭𝐡:
FFA State LDE Day
HS GBB JV & V @ ORCS 5:45 & 7:15
HS BBB JV & V vs Bishop Ryan JV & V 5:45 & 7:15
𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡:
HS GBB JV & V @ Nedrose 5:45 & 7:15
HS GBB C Squad @ Minot High C Squad 6:15
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡:
HS GBB @ Glenburn C 4:15 and V 5:45
HS BBB @ Glenburn JV 4:15 and V 7:15
There will be no c squad girls basketball game at ORCS on Tuesday.
The Brown Bear (Stuart Severson's bus) is running 30 minutes behind schedule. All other routes running on time.
Dairyland Donkey Ball is coming to South Prairie School on January 16, 2025!
The Booster Club is looking for 4 teams of 8-12 riders to make up a team for each of the following: PLEASE keep in mind that riders must be 16 years of age and less than 225 lbs.
ALUMNI: please contact Paula at 701-721-0543
STAFF/FACULTY: sign up in the office or call or text Paula
JUNIOR CLASS: sign up in the office
SENIOR CLASS: sign up in the office
Each team is allowed to pick their own name (approved by Mr. Kramer) and will be provided a t-shirt the night of the event.
This is guaranteed to be night you won't forget! Your cheeks will hurt from laughing so hard!!
There will be concessions available, which will include Nancy's famous knoephla soup & mac n cheese!
FREE donkey rides will take place during intermission!
A HUGE THANK YOU to Beall Law Office for helping sponsor this great event! If you or the business you work for would like to be a sponsor, please see the form in the comments for the options available.
Get your tickets on-line with the QR code (printed on the flyer below)
Would you like to have a greater impact on the future of South Prairie School Students and realize significant tax savings?
The North Dakota Tax Credit for Charitable Giving law makes it possible for individuals, businesses and financial institutions to make gifts to qualified nonprofit organizations, for qualified endowments and receive generous tax credits. This law provides for a 40% ND tax credit on qualified charitable contributions of $5,000 or more.
Locally, the easiest opportunity to support our community is through the South Prairie Foundation. The South Prairie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational programs, student resources, and overall school enrichment in our district.
Your donations to the South Prairie Foundation are tax-deductible, offering a potential benefit during tax season. We encourage you to consult with your tax preparer to understand all the possible advantages of making a charitable donation. Contributions not only support our students and programs but may also provide financial benefits for you.
Your generosity makes a lasting impact on our students' futures, and we are deeply grateful for your support.
Thank you for considering the South Prairie Foundation in your charitable giving. You can find more information on the South Prairie School Foundation website at: https://www.south-prairie.k12.nd.us/page/south-prairie-public-school-foundation
Sincerely,
Wayne Stanley
Superintendent
South Prairie School District
6-8th grade will start in their third hour class with normal class hours for the rest of the day.
9-12th grade will have 1st and 3rd hour finals from 10:20 until lunch. If you have two tests at this time, let your teachers know and they will work it out so you can get both tests done.
The afternoon finals will have the same schedule: 5th hour 12:17-2:00 and 7th hour 2:03-3:20.