The minden girls wrestling team will NOT be participating in the Crete Invitational on Saturday 14th. We have pulled out of this meet due to the concern for travel conditions given the icing forecast to the east and the early departure time that was required.
JV boys basketball vs Elm Creek scheduled for December 19th has been CANCELLED due to low numbers from Elm Creek. On December 19th, we will play JV Girls 4:30pm, V Girls 6:00pm, and V Boys 7:30pm all in the high school gym.
Holiday Dress Up Days for the high school the week of Dec. 16-20. Sponsored by National Honor Society.
Congrats to the play pro team on a runner up finish at the B5 district. They had the best performance of the year! Sophia Cederburg was awarded one of two outstanding performer awards. Best of luck to Gothenburg, the district champ who advances to the state tourney next week!
There will be one entry point which will be the front of Minden High School for the JV/V basketball games vs Ogallala on Saturday December 7th. CLJ Middle School will not be unlocked for entry on Saturday. Also, as a reminder, the North entrance is now a staff only entrance and it will not be unlocked for entry to the public for any home games or contests.
GO WHIPPETS!!
Here is your weekly Whippet calendar update for December 9th through the 15th!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RjFSbE1CRqrlIc-rNEZtjcrGYpwPhGR_gL3_IM7HNpA/edit?usp=sharing
The Minden Schools Foundation is a great organization. This committed group makes a positive difference for our staff and students. Please consider giving to the Minden School Foundation during the Give Big Minden Event. Their work will continue to support our staff and students.
Reminder of the updated game schedule for basketball at Southern Valley on Thursday December 5th.
Game Time: 4:00 pm - JV Girls (regular game)
Approx 5:15 pm - JV Boys (3 quarters) (15 minute warm-up after JV Girls)
Approx 6:15 pm - Varsity Girls with Varsity Boys to follow
"Pioneer" seniors lead the way for the lady whippet wrestling team
https://sites.google.com/mindenwhippets.org/mindengirlswrestling/news/2024-2025-news/pioneer-seniors-lead-the-way-for-the-lady-whippets
Reminder: If you'd like to get state wrestling tickets, you must contact and pay Cindy Smith by tomorrow! $36 a person for all boys sessions.
The MHS All American Cheer participants!! This is the group where the live stream for All American Cheer parade will be posted. Participants are Adisyn Prince, Cailee Miller, Carley Fitzsimmons, Eliza Frederickson, Madisen Mulroney, Amelia Tira and Hope Mason
Join our ‘2024 Orlando Thanksgiving Tour’ group. The group should be matching around 12:30 today.
https://band.us/n/a6a8Ac01A7UfH
Weekly Whippet Update for December 2nd through the 8th. GO WHIPPETS!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RjFSbE1CRqrlIc-rNEZtjcrGYpwPhGR_gL3_IM7HNpA/edit?usp=sharing
If you haven't been by the MPS library lately, stop in and see all the "wild turkeys" and their favorite reads! Check out one of our brand new exciting books while you're here!
Congratulations to the 85 member MHS Play Production team on winning the large school division of the 8th Annual Minden Play Production Rumble! Congrats to Sophia Cederburg, Best Actress,; Nathan Althouse, Best Supporting Actor; and Arabella Reed, Best Supporting Actress!
Minden Play Festival is today! Fourteen schools, over 500 kids, a great day! Come support the fine arts! Concession stand is open and delicious! Minden performs at 6:15 this evening.
Here is the Weekly Whippet Update for November 25th through the 30th!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RjFSbE1CRqrlIc-rNEZtjcrGYpwPhGR_gL3_IM7HNpA/edit?usp=sharing
We are proud to announce the Southwest Conference Sportsmanship Award recipients for each of the fall sports!!
Boys Cross Country: Caden Jameson and Frank Kovacs
Girls Cross Country: Selena Sharkey and Alexa Warner
Football: Carter Frecks and Will Runions
Volleyball: Meredith Johnson and Carmen Gramke
Softball: Addison Klabunde and Hope Mason
Girls Golf: Isabelle Martin and Brynn Smith
MHS juniors & seniors were given the opportunity to sign up to attend a campus visit to Central Community College in Hastings this week. The students who went got a campus tour and learned a lot about the majors the college offers.
The MHS SADD Club promoted safe driving this week by providing information in the daily bulletin about seat belt safety and by painting new "BUCKLE UP" signs on the high school parking lot exits.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now OPEN! Members of the class of 2025 can now complete it. Follow the steps on the included info sheet.
