Due to a situation out of Holdrege Schools control the 7th grade girls basketball game today has been postponed. We will look to reschedule this game if possible. We will still play the 8th grade girls basketball games as planned in the CLJ gym today at 4:30.
After some technical difficulties, we invite you to click here to join our live stream of the 2021 MPS Veterans Day assembly.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tak5ctlDXY
The MPS Veterans Day Assembly will be available for the community to view live on Youtube: Whippet Nation Network TODAY at 9 am. @mindenwhippets @cljonesms @mindenxctf @wmaulsby24 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKqQqpV-zJN9ZBrWV0D0DWw
Minden Public Schools will have our annual Veterans Day Program this Thursday, November 11th starting at 9:00 in the High School Gym. FCCLA will have breakfast for the Veterans and their family at 7:30 in the High School Commons.
Congratulations to the October Lifters of the Month.
https://www.mindenwhippets.org/o/minden-high-school/article/580413
The MPS Veterans Day Assembly will be available for the community to view live on Youtube: Whippet Nation Network at 9 am on Thursday, November 11th. @mindenwhippets @cljonesms @mindenxctf @wmaulsby24
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKqQqpV-zJN9ZBrWV0D0DWw
Congratulations to 2 members of the high school band who participated in the Doane Fall Festival of Winds today. Evan participated in the festival band and Cheznie was selected for the honor band.
Congratulations to the winners of the High School Halloween Art Contest!
Most Creative: Lily Bloomfield
Scariest: Kinsie Land
Most Technical Artist: Charlee Graf
Best Halloween Theme: Leah Livingston
Cutest: Deah Lumba & Ethan Chavez
Best Overall: Dayanara Guido (Pictured)
Kearney County Health Services is having a COVID Vaccine Clinic for children 5-11. The vaccine clinic will be on November 9th and November 30th from 3:30-6:00. They are asking parents and kids to enter through the doors across from the Emergency Room Entrance.
Last chance to order Whippet Basketball gear! Click the link below!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/mindenbb21
The CLJ MS Talent Show originally scheduled for Nov. 4th will now be held on Thursday, November 18th at 6:30 pm in the MPS Theater.
Congrats to the October Artist of the Month Kinsie Land. Kinsie is being awarded Artist of the Month for her drawing skills, craftsmanship, and ability to focus on the details of her artwork.
Change in schedule for 7/8 girls basketball. Nov. 4 at 4:30 in CLJ - 8th grade A will play, then 8th grade B & 7th grade A will split the second game. Final game will be 7th grade B. Wood River/Shelton high numbers have us making the change.
Drew and Rilynn are our 6th grade students of the week. Thank you for being respectful, responsible, and safe.
Student safety is the top priority of MPS. Reminders for all drivers and students to be cautious while traveling to and from school:
-Student and adult drivers should keep an extra eye out for students on bikes or on foot.
-Students walking should use pedestrian safety practices, such as using sidewalks and designated crosswalks
-Bicycle riders should observe and obey all traffic signs. Always double-check before crossing the road.
-Use extra caution by checking twice for pedestrians when traveling between 7:30 am-8:00am and 3:00-4:00pm.
MPS is looking for route/activity drivers paying $42.19/route and $15.32/hour for activity driving and time at events, benefits included. We also have custodian/lunch positions open, wage is determined by experience and benefits provided. Go too www.mindenwhippets.org to fill out an application.
Minden Chamber of Commerce Kiddie Parade information is attached
Starting Thursday, October 28th, HWY 10 will be closed at the railroad crossing located in Minden. North and southbound HWY 10 traffic will be detoured. The marked detour will use US-34, N-44, and N-4 in both directions. The work is anticipated to take 3 days.
The sub district volleyball matches tonighht at Kearney Catholic starting at 5 pm will be streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kearney+catholic+youtube
Go Whippets!
The MHS band performed at the NSBA State Marching Competition today and earned a Division 2-Excellent rating. Congratulations band!
