Join the student council for their annual Royal Ties event on February 4th at 7:15 a.m. Any 6-12th grade students and teachers can attend and help make tie blankets to donate to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center. There will also be donuts and juice! Don't miss out on this great way to give back to others!
If you plan to attend, please fill out the following form so we can plan for supplies: https://forms.office.com/r/0y8tQcae9g
If you plan to attend, please fill out the following form so we can plan for supplies: https://forms.office.com/r/0y8tQcae9g

We had a great 100th day of school today!
100 days of learning, growing, and giving our best effort. In 100 days, we've spent hundreds of hours learning, read countless pages, solved tons of problems, and made so much progress together!
Let's keep that great energy going for the rest of the year!










š£Letās wish the a SP-M Cheerleaders luck as they compete at state cheer competition this weekend. They are competing in multiple events including individual Top Sideline, and Jump off; and team events including Timeout, Game day, Performance, and Stunt group.
šš¤Go Royalsšš
šš¤Go Royalsšš
𤼠South Prairie 6th Graders Shine at 2025 ND Middle School State Wrestling Tournament!
The 2025 North Dakota Middle School State Wrestling Tournament on December 20th was a showcase of talent, determination, and teamworkānone more so than the impressive performances by three South Prairie 6th Grade wrestlers who co-op with Minot Public Schools.
Liam Austin (80 lbs) captured a 1st place finish, demonstrating exceptional skill and composure on the mat. Easton Lockrem (90 lbs) battled his way to a 2nd place finish, showing grit and resilience throughout the tournament. Landen Sandstrom (95 lbs) also earned a 1st place finish, capping off a remarkable run for the South Prairie contingent.
With over 30 teams from across North Dakota participating, these outstanding individual results contributed a significant number of team points in both the 6th Grade Division and the overall point total for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Their efforts were instrumental in Minot Middle School securing the overall North Dakota State Middle School State Championshipāwinning by nearly double the points of the second-place team.
Top 5 Team Scores ā 6th Grade Division
Minot ā 242 points
St. Maryās ā 147 points
Wachter ā 122.5 points
Williston ā 86.5 points
Horizon ā 79 points
Top 5 Team Scores ā Overall (All Grades)
Minot ā 495.5 points
Horizon ā 262 points
St. Maryās ā 244 points
Williston ā 216.5 points
Simle ā 208.5 points
Congratulations to Liam, Easton, and Landen on an impressive State Tournament!
The 2025 North Dakota Middle School State Wrestling Tournament on December 20th was a showcase of talent, determination, and teamworkānone more so than the impressive performances by three South Prairie 6th Grade wrestlers who co-op with Minot Public Schools.
Liam Austin (80 lbs) captured a 1st place finish, demonstrating exceptional skill and composure on the mat. Easton Lockrem (90 lbs) battled his way to a 2nd place finish, showing grit and resilience throughout the tournament. Landen Sandstrom (95 lbs) also earned a 1st place finish, capping off a remarkable run for the South Prairie contingent.
With over 30 teams from across North Dakota participating, these outstanding individual results contributed a significant number of team points in both the 6th Grade Division and the overall point total for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Their efforts were instrumental in Minot Middle School securing the overall North Dakota State Middle School State Championshipāwinning by nearly double the points of the second-place team.
Top 5 Team Scores ā 6th Grade Division
Minot ā 242 points
St. Maryās ā 147 points
Wachter ā 122.5 points
Williston ā 86.5 points
Horizon ā 79 points
Top 5 Team Scores ā Overall (All Grades)
Minot ā 495.5 points
Horizon ā 262 points
St. Maryās ā 244 points
Williston ā 216.5 points
Simle ā 208.5 points
Congratulations to Liam, Easton, and Landen on an impressive State Tournament!
The Y bus route is delayed. Pick up at the Y will go from 9:15-9:25.
School will start one hour late today, January 23rd, and buses will run where possible!
There will be no breakfast served.
Get out your dancing shoes and join the South Prairie senior class for a line dance night on February 21st from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Yeehaw!
šļøIt's $5 a person or $25 for a family!
š¤ Bring your cowboy boots, dress in country outfits, or just come as you are!
šNo experience needed -- the seniors will teach some popular line dances.
šæConcessions will be available -- no outside food or drink allowed!
šļøIt's $5 a person or $25 for a family!
š¤ Bring your cowboy boots, dress in country outfits, or just come as you are!
šNo experience needed -- the seniors will teach some popular line dances.
šæConcessions will be available -- no outside food or drink allowed!

šCongratulations to two AMAZING South Prairie staff members! šš«š¬. šššš šš²šš«š¬ š°šš¬ š§šš¦šš šš”š šš ššššš ššššš”šš« šØš šš”š šššš«, šš§š šš«. šš«š²šš§ šš«šš¦šš« š°šš¬ š§šš¦šš šš”š šš ššššš ššš”š„ššš¢š šš¢š«ššššØš« šØš šš”š šššš«!
(ND SHAPE = North Dakota Society of Health and Physical Educators)
šš«š¬. šš²šš«š¬ is in her 8th year of teaching elementary physical education at South Prairie. In addition to teaching, she also serves as the school's archery coach.
She has a deep passion for helping students discover the joy of movement, build lifelong healthy habits, and finding confidence through physical activity. She says that being recognized as the ND SHAPE Teacher of the Year is an incredible honor, and she is grateful to be a part of such a supportive school and professional community.
šš«. šš«šš¦šš« has been in education for 37 years and is now in his 9th year as athletic director at South Prairie. Of his 37 years, he has been an athletic director for 33 of them.
His dedication and support of South Prairie athletics is extremely admirable and appreciated! He thanks his amazing family members and the South Prairie community for their continued support and motivation over the years!
(ND SHAPE = North Dakota Society of Health and Physical Educators)
šš«š¬. šš²šš«š¬ is in her 8th year of teaching elementary physical education at South Prairie. In addition to teaching, she also serves as the school's archery coach.
She has a deep passion for helping students discover the joy of movement, build lifelong healthy habits, and finding confidence through physical activity. She says that being recognized as the ND SHAPE Teacher of the Year is an incredible honor, and she is grateful to be a part of such a supportive school and professional community.
šš«. šš«šš¦šš« has been in education for 37 years and is now in his 9th year as athletic director at South Prairie. Of his 37 years, he has been an athletic director for 33 of them.
His dedication and support of South Prairie athletics is extremely admirable and appreciated! He thanks his amazing family members and the South Prairie community for their continued support and motivation over the years!

āļøTime is Running Out! Any students in grades 8-11 or parents interested in travelling to Italy and France with South Prairie FFA in the Summer of 2027 need to reply to the link below!
The informational meeting for the trip is scheduled for TOMORROW, JANUARY 23rd from 6:30 to 7:15pm in the High School Commons. Trip dates, itinerary, costs, and requirements will be discussed tomorrow. Official sign-ups will start upon the conclusion of the meeting!
If you can't make the meeting, please still respond and the meeting information will be emailed to you tomorrow evening. The meeting is only if you have an interest in travelling and does not mandate a spot on the trip.
Please sign up if you have any interest in this unique opportunity!
Meeting RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/49b0EES
The informational meeting for the trip is scheduled for TOMORROW, JANUARY 23rd from 6:30 to 7:15pm in the High School Commons. Trip dates, itinerary, costs, and requirements will be discussed tomorrow. Official sign-ups will start upon the conclusion of the meeting!
If you can't make the meeting, please still respond and the meeting information will be emailed to you tomorrow evening. The meeting is only if you have an interest in travelling and does not mandate a spot on the trip.
Please sign up if you have any interest in this unique opportunity!
Meeting RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/49b0EES
šTIME CHANGE: The girls basketball games @ Rugby tonight start at 4:00, not 4:15.
You can watch the games on Hudl Fan.
You can watch the games on Hudl Fan.
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š“ššššššš šØššššššššššš šµšššš will be on January 29th at the HS Boys Basketball games vs. DLB.
šŗšø The girls basketball, boys basketball, and cheerleading teams will perform a flag ceremony before the varsity game.
šļø All veterans and active military get free admission to the game and a coupon for free popcorn and a drink.
šŗšø The MAFB Honor Guard will present the colors for the national anthem that will be performed by the pep band.
š Wear red, white, and blue to school and to the games!
šŗšø The girls basketball, boys basketball, and cheerleading teams will perform a flag ceremony before the varsity game.
šļø All veterans and active military get free admission to the game and a coupon for free popcorn and a drink.
šŗšø The MAFB Honor Guard will present the colors for the national anthem that will be performed by the pep band.
š Wear red, white, and blue to school and to the games!

šø Here is another reminder that you can order JH BBall and JH Cheer pictures by using this link: https://form.jotform.com/223325435878059.
The Senior Class is selling chocolate bars to raise money for their class trip. Elementary students will have an opportunity to purchase chocolate bars, if they choose, on Friday January 16 at 2:30. If you would like to send money with your student, the chocolate bars are $2. š«
š Vision Zero Day with the 6th - 12th graders!
We learned about the importance of safe driving š, talked with community ambulance š, Minot Rural FD š„, a state trooper š, Minot Bomb Squad and Swat Team š£, and even played Mario Kart and drove a simulator š.
Hereās to the first step in becoming a Vision Zero school!
We learned about the importance of safe driving š, talked with community ambulance š, Minot Rural FD š„, a state trooper š, Minot Bomb Squad and Swat Team š£, and even played Mario Kart and drove a simulator š.
Hereās to the first step in becoming a Vision Zero school!








Link to order sports pictures -- junior high boys basketball pictures will be on Thursday: https://form.jotform.com/223325435878059
āļøInternational Trip Update:
It's not too late! Use the link below to reserve your spot at the January 23rd meeting to discuss South Prairie's FFA trip to northern Italy and southern France in summer 2027! Any students 8th-11th grades and parents interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please join us for the meeting!
Can't make the meeting? No problem! Use the RSVP link and information will be sent to you after the meeting. Many questions will be answered here, but if you are still curious, please go to www.EFtours.com for more information. For specific trip information, search Sustainable Farming in Northern Italy on this website.
We hope to see you on the 23rd!
RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/49b0EES
It's not too late! Use the link below to reserve your spot at the January 23rd meeting to discuss South Prairie's FFA trip to northern Italy and southern France in summer 2027! Any students 8th-11th grades and parents interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please join us for the meeting!
Can't make the meeting? No problem! Use the RSVP link and information will be sent to you after the meeting. Many questions will be answered here, but if you are still curious, please go to www.EFtours.com for more information. For specific trip information, search Sustainable Farming in Northern Italy on this website.
We hope to see you on the 23rd!
RSVP Link: https://bit.ly/49b0EES
Join South Prairie FFA for Champion of the Chapter Jeopardy Game Night! š²
WHO: Any one in the South Prairie Community
WHAT: A night of Ag-focused Jeopardy
WHERE: South Prairie High School Gym
WHEN: January 13th- šPizza @ 7:00 PM š Jeopardy @ 7:30 PM
WHY: To bring our community together, have fun, and strengthen connections through games and fellowship.
Sign up a team of 4ļøā£ here: https://forms.gle/wpGpqGbzDVkppMaL9
WHO: Any one in the South Prairie Community
WHAT: A night of Ag-focused Jeopardy
WHERE: South Prairie High School Gym
WHEN: January 13th- šPizza @ 7:00 PM š Jeopardy @ 7:30 PM
WHY: To bring our community together, have fun, and strengthen connections through games and fellowship.
Sign up a team of 4ļøā£ here: https://forms.gle/wpGpqGbzDVkppMaL9
šFriday's schedule for boys and girls basketball games vs. Glenburn (all played in the main gym):
3:00 pm - Girls āCā versus Glenburnāāāāā
4:30 pm - Boys JV versus Glenburn
6:00 pm - Girls varsity versus Glenburn
7:30 pm - Boys varsity versus Glenburn
āļøAttention all 8th-11th grade students: South Prairie FFA will be traveling to Italy and southern France in the summer of 2027! šThe trip will include all flights, hotels, meals, and tours! šThe chapter will work to create fundraising opportunities to help defray the cost. Education First will work with students to set up payment plans as well! š„
Fill out this form if you are interested and would like more information: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Kni_2_HO8UqGyB-SAQYdtjJ91i3cwXxInihmbc34tDdURVM5NklOTjk3UFhYMkVBWFhHSjNFNkxLSy4u&route=shorturl
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!


š Join South Prairie FFA for Champion of the Chapter Jeopardy Game Night! The event will take place at South Prairie High School on Tuesday, January 13th from 6-9 PM. Sign up a team of 4, using this link: https://forms.gle/wpGpqGbzDVkppMaL9
š All are welcome to attend!

