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Live from the 1920s! 🎙️
Mrs. Kramer’s 10th grade American History students recently stepped back in time to explore how American society changed following World War I!
Students researched different topics from the era and created their own 1920s style radio dramas and news ...broadcasts. They wrote scripts, found sound effects, worked a popular product advertisement into their broadcasts, and then performed them live for the class!
(To make the experience even more authentic, students used our old COVID teacher sound systems fitted inside a prop radio. 📻)
Great job, students, your broadcasts were truly the bee’s knees! 🐝👏

October Lunch & Breakfast Menu🍎
https://assets-rst7.rschooltoday.com/rst7files/uploads/sites/266/2026/09/25165415/Menahga-Public-Schools-Lunch-Menu-October-2026-2.pdf

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 🧡🖤

Menahga Public Schools is looking for Elementary Paraprofessionals to join our team!

If you enjoy working with kids and want to make a difference each day, we’d love to hear from you!

⭐ Full-time positions
💲 Starting wage: ...$19.00/hour
🎓 Two-year degree or passing score on the ParaPro test required

For more information, contact John Hedstrom at 218-564-4141 ext. 1401 or jhedstrom@menahga.k12.mn.us.

Click the link below to APPLY ONLINE:
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=40128&category=Non%2DCertified+Staff%2FSupport+Staff
Come be part of our Braves team! 🧡🖤

🔶FRIDAY, SEPT. 25th ACTIVITIES🔶
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Varsity Football vs. Parkers Prairie Panthers
‼️PLEASE NOTE EARLY GAME TIME‼️
🏈Kickoff: 3:45pm
🎉 Mini Cheer Camp - Halftime Performance!
(Mini Cheerleaders will meet in the HS Commons after ...school today.)
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school
🎙️Listen to the LIVE radio broadcast on KDKK 97.5FM (Pre-game at 3:30pm): https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=KDKK

GO GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS!💛
Today, we’re going GOLD in support of Princess Warrior and Childhood Cancer Awareness! 🎗️
Join us as we fill the stands with gold and show our support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Additional information about Princess Warrior can be found by checking out their Facebook page linked below.
There will be a bucket going around this afternoon for donations towards this cause!💛
https://www.facebook.com/princesswarrior2012
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🔶SATURDAY, SEPT. 26th ACTIVITIES🔶
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UNC Cross Country @ Border Battle, Grand Forks
⏰Boys Varsity: 12:30pm
⏰Girls Varsity: 1:20pm
⏰JV Girls: 3:20pm
Admission: $5
Fan parking is available at Red River High School, Apollo Park, Kraft Field, and Eagles Arena.
Additional meet info is attached below.
Results/Timing: https://live.herostiming.com/meets/76117
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Varsity Volleyball @ Parkers Prairie Invite
🏐9:00am
Admission: Adults $7, Students $5
Brackets/info attached below.
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🏈5th & 6th Grade Football vs. Verndale
📍Menahga Football Field
⏰10:00am
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-20T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YWIyOWJhZDdkMmViMzQ1MzZiNmNhZTg%3D
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-25
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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✅7th-12th Grade Daily Announcements:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nEfvn_X3OL8LjtPmDEgVH-dCKHhGfImA2iU5yzDxUA/edit?tab=t.0
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!🧡

FALL CLEAN UP DAY!🍂
Details below!

🔶THURSDAY, SEPT. 24th ACTIVITIES🔶
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FFA Regional Contest & Fall Rally
@ Staples CLC
Depart: 8:20am
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FCCLA Kickoff Meeting
3:30pm
Rm#1307
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Jr. High Football @ ...Bagley Flyers
🏈4:30pm
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Jr. High Volleyball vs. Pillager Huskies
🏐4:45pm (Elem Gym)
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-20T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTdiOWNjM2ZmMzg4MDRlYzdiOTQ2OWU%3D
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Volleyball vs. Pillager Huskies
SENIOR NIGHT!
Celebrating the Class of 2027 Seniors
🧡#4 Kyah Jantz
🧡#7 Kelsey Hendrickson

GO GOLD FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS!💛
Tonight, we’re going GOLD in support of Princess Warrior and Childhood Cancer Awareness! 🎗️
Join us as we fill the gym with gold and show our support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Additional information about Princess Warrior can be found by checking out their Facebook page linked below. There will be a bucket set up tonight for donations towards this cause!💛
https://www.facebook.com/princesswarrior2012

🏐C: 4:45pm
🏐JV: 6:00pm
🏐V: 7:00pm
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school
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🔶Menahga Community Education🔶
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Mini Cheer Camp🎉
‼️PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE TODAY!
⏰3:00-4:30pm
📍Multi-Purpose Room
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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✅7th-12th Grade Daily Announcements:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19nEfvn_X3OL8LjtPmDEgVH-dCKHhGfImA2iU5yzDxUA/edit?tab=t.0
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!🧡

5th-8th Grade UNC Cross Country
Tues, Sept. 22nd
Menahga High School

Recap from Coach Ed Heltunen

"The Duel in the Tuesday sun happened at the Menahga school yesterday as Nevis brought their 5th-8th grade kids to the UNC 5-8 meet. Our UNC squad had 19 5th and 6th ...graders compete and 10 7th and 8th graders. Nevis brought down 8 5th and 6th graders and 9 7th and 8th graders. The 5th and 6th graders ran a 1.2 mile loop and the 7th and 8th graders ran a 2 mile loop. This gave our kids a chance to run on our home course and run a fast time as the school grounds are a flat race track. All of our kids had a blast and were excited to compete. Placing and times as follows.
5th and 6th grade race
Boys
1st Cole Skoog 8:11
2nd Winston Thompson 8:12
3rd Anden Aho 8:17
5th Kirby Josephson 9:15
8th Oliver Ness 12:09
9th Eli Stoecker 14:11
Girls
1st Sawyer Schoon 9:07
2nd Ina Komppa 9:21
3rd Katelyn Borneman 9:31
4th Wren Thompson 10:18
5th Rose Isaacson 10:22
6th Alayna Anderson 10:34
8th Bailey Ruprecht 10:48
9th Quinn Crabb 10:52
11th Izzy Smith 11:13
12th Sadie Blume 11:47
13th Addison Oyster 12:02
14th Layla Niemann 14:12
7th and 8th grade race
Boys
5th Jack Skoog 14:14
6th Shad Anderson 14:15
7th Aiden Hendrickson 14:16
12th Brooks Kilpela 16:51
13th Chase Josephson 16:52
15th Jaiden Rippentrop 27:47
Girls
1st Clara Komppa 16:38
2nd Whisper Ehrmantraut 18:54
3rd Mari Ness 21:03
4th Kira Ernst 30:07
Full results at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/275349/results/all
These kids have been working hard to get better each and every day. It is fun to see them compete and show how far they have gained with their fitness. Up next for our kids is the Bertha-Hewitt Invite next Tuesday, September 29th. Hope to see you there!!
Go Warriors, Trojans, and Braves!!"

-Coach Ed Heltunen
Photo Credit: Jason Aho📸

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 Menahga Homecoming King & Queen Candidates!🧡

🌹Senior Queen Candidates: Alexis Davidson, Claire Kapphahn, Sophie Johnson, Addison Aho and Yana Aho

👑Senior King Candidates: Chance Berttunen, Connor Foley, Matthew Treinen, Mitchell Weaver and ...Brody Yliniemi

We’re looking forward to a fun Homecoming Week, October 5th-9th, and celebrating our Menahga Braves!🧡

🎉Coronation will kick off the festivities on Friday, October 2nd at 2:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium.

(Pictured Left to Right; Claire Kapphahn, Mitchell Weaver, Sophie Johnson, Matthew Treinen, Addison Aho, Chance Berttunen, Yana Aho, Brody Yliniemi, Alexis Davidson, and Connor Foley.)

🎉Additional Homecoming festivities information is to come! Stay tuned!

#menahgabraves
#2026homecoming
#kingandqueen

🎉CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 Menahga Homecoming Attendants!🧡

7th Grade: Henry Newhouse & Ava Hensel
8th Grade: Emery Odens & Ally Christiansen
9th Grade: Jesua Vasquez & Alaina Davidson
10th Grade: Ryken Day & Alivia Niemela
11th Grade: Fynn Bakke ...& Olivia Burkholder

We’re looking forward to a fun Homecoming Week, October 5th-9th, and celebrating our Menahga Braves!

🎉Coronation will kick off the festivities on Friday, October 2nd at 2:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium.

(Pictured Left to Right; Henry Newhouse, Ava Hensel, Emery Odens, Alaina Davidson, Jesua Vasquez, Alivia Niemela, Ryken Day, Olivia Burkholder, Fynn Bakke, (Not Pictured: Ally Christiansen)

🎉Additional Homecoming festivities information is to come! Stay tuned!

#menahgabraves
#2026homecoming

JV Football vs. Frazee
September 21st 📸

Menahga Dollars for Scholars is looking for community members to join us! This is a great way to get involved and help support our Menahga students. The commitment is simple, just 2-3 meetings per year (with a Zoom option available) and helping with Scholarship Night in May.

Interested in ...getting involved?
📨Contact Kerry White at kwhite@menahga.k12.mn.us.

We would love to have you join us!🎓
https://menahga.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?section=chapterWebsite&action=main&fwID=1020

School Picture Day is coming up next Thursday, October 1st!
Picture packets will be coming home soon with students. You can also order pictures online by following the link below.📸

ORDER ONLINE:
https://caulfieldstudiodl.orderschoolpix.com/108390/
Password: Prepay
...-Please print off your preorder receipt, enclose it in your completed order envelope and turn it in to the photographer on Picture Day.
-Please Note: Packages are only available ONLINE prior to Picture Day. Any late orders are subject to Reorder Pricing.

🔶TUESDAY, SEPT. 22nd ACTIVITIES🔶
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UNC Cross Country (5th-8th Grade) Meet
@ Menahga High School (Football Field)
🏃‍♀️‍➡️5th & 6th Grade: (1 Mile) 4:00pm
🏃‍➡️7th & 8th Grade: (2 Miles) 4:15pm (Approx.)
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Jr. High Volleyball vs. Park Rapids
🏐4:30pm (Elem Gym)
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-20T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTdiOWMzMGFiMjBiMGM3MTJkZTE5NWQ%3D
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🔶Menahga Community Education🔶
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Mini Cheer Camp
⏰3:00-5:00pm
📍Multi-Purpose Room
💲Cost: $25
Register & Pay Online:
https://menahga.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=154&catID=81
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PreK-4th Grade Elem Flag Football
📍Menahga Football Field
⏰6:00pm-7:00pm
💲Cost: FREE
Register Online:
https://menahga.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=153&catID=81
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-22
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, WARRIORS & BRAVES!!🧡🖤💛

Varsity Volleyball vs. Sebeka Trojans
September 17th 📸

JV Volleyball vs. Sebeka Trojans
September 17th 📸

C Team Volleyball vs. Sebeka Trojans
September 17th 📸

As superintendents of the Menahga and Sebeka school districts, we spend a great deal of time thinking about how we can provide the best possible education for our students while also being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. This November, Minnesotans will have an opportunity to vote on a ...constitutional amendment involving one of our state's oldest resources for supporting public education: the Permanent School Fund.

The Permanent School Fund has been supporting Minnesota schools since statehood. It is built largely from lands that were set aside generations ago for the benefit of public education, along with the investments and revenues generated from those assets.

The fund itself is intended to last forever. What is being proposed does not change that fundamental responsibility. Instead, the amendment would modernize the way annual distributions from the fund are calculated while requiring that the fund continue to be managed as a perpetual resource for both today's students and future generations.

If approved by voters, Minnesota would distribute 4.5% of the fund's three-year average value annually to schools. This approach is similar to the way many long-term endowments are managed because it provides a predictable annual distribution while seeking to preserve the purchasing power of the fund over time.

One of the most important things for taxpayers to understand is that this proposal does not create a new individual income tax or local property tax. Instead, it changes how an existing public education trust fund distributes resources to Minnesota schools.

It is also important to recognize the strong bipartisan support this proposal received at the Legislature. When the Minnesota House initially passed the legislation in May, the vote was 133–0. After the House and Senate reached agreement on the final legislation, the House again approved it unanimously, this time on a 134–0 vote.

At a time when many issues divide Republicans and Democrats, the Permanent School Fund proposal brought legislators from both parties together. The legislation was led in the House by Republican Rep. Spencer Igo and in the Senate by DFL Sen. Mary Kunesh. Legislators from across the political spectrum supported putting the question before Minnesota voters.

For school districts like Menahga and Sebeka, Permanent School Fund revenue matters. Rural schools face many of the same increasing costs as larger districts while operating with fewer students over which to spread those costs. Transportation, utilities, insurance, special education, technology, staffing and other necessities continue to become more expensive.

Additional funding from an existing state resource can help schools address those pressures without asking local property taxpayers to carry the entire burden.

There is also an important long-term principle behind this proposal. The Permanent School Fund belongs not just to today's students, but to generations of Minnesota students who will follow them. Any change must protect that legacy. The amendment specifically calls for the fund to be managed in a way that provides annual distributions while preserving its purchasing power and balancing the needs of current and future students.

This November, Minnesota voters will make the final decision.

We encourage residents to learn about the Permanent School Fund, understand what the proposed constitutional amendment would do, and participate in the election. Regardless of political affiliation, we believe there is tremendous value in having an informed conversation about how Minnesota can responsibly use the resources entrusted to us generations ago to support the students sitting in our classrooms today and those who will sit in them decades from now.

Our communities have always understood that strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand. The Permanent School Fund was created with that same long-term vision. Our responsibility today is to make sure Minnesotans understand the choice before them and the long-term role this fund plays in supporting public education.

Jay Kjos
Superintendent
Menahga Public Schools

Dave Kerkvliet
Superintendent
Sebeka Public Schools

🔶MONDAY, SEPT. 21st ACTIVITIES🔶
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JV Football vs. Frazee Hornets
🏈5:00pm
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
...https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-20T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTdiOWUzMjZmMTdhNDA1NzMyMTU0MGQ%3D
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🔶Menahga Community Education🔶
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Mini Cheer Camp BEGINS TODAY!
⏰3:00-5:00pm
📍Multi-Purpose Room
Register & Pay Online:
https://menahga.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=154&catID=81
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-21
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!!🧡🖤

Students in grades 10-12 and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about eCHS, CIHS, and PSEO opportunities for Spring 2027!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM
⭐ An M State representative will be available during the 2:00 PM session.

Students ...planning to participate in PSEO must attend one of the sessions to complete the required forms.
We’ll also cover eligibility requirements, course options, registration, important deadlines, and how college courses can fit into your high school schedule.
If you're considering college-level courses for Spring 2027, make plans to attend one of the two sessions!

Week of September 21-26 Activities
📅Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-21

GO BRAVES!!🏈🧡

Student leaders from the Park Region Conference and next year's new member, Frazee, met at Wadena-Deer Creek High School to discuss sportsmanship and leadership on Friday September 18th. Flanked by their Activities Directors, students discussed positive and negative aspects of their ...experiences at conference contests and what expectations should be for fans, players, and administrators of the events.

Overall the students rated their experiences as mostly positive. They stated that they enjoyed when the gym is loud and the student sections are engaged and cheering. They appreciate when they are greeted by site managers when traveling.

The students did discuss a few issues, such as overzealous fans who harass officials and some cheers that they fely target individual players by name or number. The students got a chance to interact with the activities directors from throughout the conference so that they can recognize a friendly face at events and know who to look for if their are problems.

John Hedstrom, Menahga Activities Activities Administrator, brought up the idea with the students of having "bleacher captains" from each school who would be identified as student leaders who could be liaisons between administration and student sections. These leaders would be clearly identified and help to make sure that student sections followed school, conference and High School League expectations and policies.

The meeting concluded with the students identifying common expectations for students, fans, coaches, and players for conference play. The Park Region Behavioral Expectations as stated by the students was as follows:

At Park Region Conference Events we will:
1.) Respect the calls of officials and treat them with respect.
2.) Be positive role models as players, coaches, parents and fans.
3.) Be kind and respectful to all participants and fans.
4.) Cheer for our team, not against the opponent or target individual players with chants or cheers.
5.) Clean up our area after tonight's contest.

This message will be shared in various ways at conference events.

"The students did a great job," said WDC Activities Director Norm Gallant. "Geographically we are a small conference and our kids generally know each other well. The kids know what is right and generally do a great job. They came up with good ideas and an event like this helps all of us build relationships, understand each other better, and make our events even better experiences for everyone."

(Attached is a photo of the students who attended from WDC, New York Mills, Sebeka, Menahga, Verndale, Bertha-Hewitt, and Frazee. Pillager and Henning were not able to attend today)

Menahga students who attended this event were; Matthew Treinen, Connor Foley, Mitchell Weaver, Kyah Jantz and Alexis Davidson.

🔶FRIDAY, SEPT. 18th ACTIVITIES🔶
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Varsity Football @ Lake Park-Audubon Raiders
🏈Kickoff: 7:00pm
🎥Watch the game LIVE on Hudl:
...https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/lake-park/organization/12218/lake-park-audubon-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-13T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTY3NzE2MmUzM2Q5MjE0OTc4ODY3YjI%3D
🏈BRAVES ROSTER:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshsl/fb/2026-27/menahga/v/roster
🏈LAKE PARK-AUDUBON ROSTER:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshsl/fb/2026-27/lakeparkaudubon/v/roster
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-18
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!!🧡🖤

September is School Board Appreciation Month in Minnesota, and it provides a great opportunity to recognize the people who serve our students, staff, families, and community as members of the Menahga Public School Board.

Serving on a school board is not an easy job. Board members are asked... to make difficult decisions, balance competing priorities, manage taxpayer resources responsibly, and most importantly, keep the needs of students at the center of their work.

Menahga has been fortunate to have a school board that understands the difference between managing a school district and governing one. They have provided direction, asked good questions, supported our staff, and given our team the opportunity to think differently about how we serve students.
That work has been recognized beyond our community. Our board has earned recognition from the Minnesota School Boards Association as a Board of Distinction. More importantly, we can see the results of their leadership right here in Menahga.

Our FASTBridge literacy data has shown more than 70% of our students reading at or above benchmark. Our board has supported investments in career pathways and partnerships with local businesses and organizations, helping create more than 30 student internships last school year. Those are real-world opportunities that connect what students learn in school with careers and life after graduation.

The board has also been willing to let people think outside the box. Rather than believing every good idea has to come from inside the walls of the school, they have welcomed partnerships with community organizations and groups willing to invest their time, energy, and resources in our students. Improvements to our athletic fields and the development of the pickleball complex are great examples of what can happen when a school and community work together.

Perhaps one of the greatest measures of their leadership is the position Menahga Public Schools finds itself in today. At a time when many school districts across Minnesota are facing reductions, eliminating programs, or increasing class sizes, Menahga has remained stable and has actually been able to flourish. We have continued investing in students, staff, programming, facilities, technology, and opportunities for our kids. That doesn't happen by accident. It takes a school board willing to look beyond the next meeting or the next school year. It takes board members who understand that their job is to establish direction, provide responsible oversight, and create an environment where educators and community partners can do great things for students.

Our mission at Menahga Public Schools is “Partnerships to ensure all learners succeed,” and our vision is to “Engage all learners on a lifelong path to success.” Our school board has helped make those words more than statements on a wall. Their governance has allowed our staff and community to put them into action.

During School Board Appreciation Month, I want to personally thank our Menahga School Board members for the countless hours they give to our district and community. Much of their work happens quietly, without recognition, but its impact can be seen throughout our schools.

Strong schools don't happen because of one person, one program, or one decision. They are built through partnerships, trust, responsible leadership, and a willingness to continually look for better ways to serve kids. We are fortunate to have a board that understands that.

Thank you Menahga School Board members; Katie Howard, Andrea Haverinen, Dave Treinen, Julia Kicker, Sara Makela, and Cherie Peterson for your leadership, your service, and your belief in our students, staff, and community.

It’s a great day to be a Brave!

Jay Kjos
Superintendent
Menahga Public Schools

(Pictured Back Row, Left to Right; Katie Howard, Cherie Peterson, Dave Treinen, Julia Kicker. Front Row, Left to Right; Superintendent Jay Kjos, Andrea Haverinen and Sara Makela.)

On Wednesday and Thursday, September 16 & 17, our K-6th grade students participated in Safety Around the School (SAS) training!
Students learned important safety reminders for the four main ways they travel to and from school each day:

🚌School Bus
🚲Bicycle
...🚶Walking
🚗Motor Vehicles

SAS meets the Minnesota Department of Education’s bus safety training requirements while also covering important safety information for students who walk, bike or ride in a vehicle to school.
Keeping our students safe is always a priority, and this training is another great way to give our Braves the knowledge they need to make safe choices each day!
Thank you to all who helped make this training possible.🧡

#menahgabraves
#safetyaroundtheschool

UNC Cross Country Meet @ Long Prairie (Results)
Monday, September 14th

Words from Coach Ed Heltunen

"Your UNC Warrior cross country teams headed to Long Prairie to preview the conference course yesterday in a 17 team meet held at the Long Prairie Country Club golf course.... This course was a challenging course as it had a lot of hills that our athletes had to run up several times. Just when you thought you had conquered the course, the finish had one more steep hill to climb before a slight down hill grade to the finish line. This was a great early season test to see how we sit in our conference as most of the conference teams were present at this meet. The short-handed varsity boys team finished in 11th and the girls finished 2nd to our highway 71 rivals Wadena. Our JH boys team finished in 4th place with the top 5 teams only 17 spots apart. This was an awesome weather day for the first time this year. The kids were not sad that they postponed the meet as the rain and wind yesterday would have made this course more difficult than it already is. This course challenged our kids mentally and physically as there was no flat terrain on the whole course. They were either climbing long sloping hills or running down long hills. It is tough to settle into a pace when you are constantly pushing the climbs and trying not to hit the brakes on the descents. Results as follows:

2500M Race

JH Boys: 4th place as a team - Jack Skoog 16th in 13:01, Shad Anderson 17th in 13:05, Aiden Hendrickson 19th in 13:10, Chase Josephson 42nd in 15:06, Brooks Kilpela 43rd in 15:07, and Jaiden Rippentrop 56th in 24:05.

JH Girls: Clara Komppa 15th in 14:49 and Mari Ness 29th in 17:34

4000M Race

JV Boys: Draden Kako 32nd in a PR of 21:19

JV Girls: Sadie Schoon 22nd in a PR of 23:58 and Kaia Westberg 23rd in a PR of 24:17

5000M Race

Varsity Boys: 11th place - Kale Anderson 38th in 20:03, Rohan Kuschel 44th in 20:19, Nolan Heltunen 61st in 21:02, Gavin Schreiber 62nd in 21:06, and Waylon Thompson 97th in 24:28

Varsity Girls: 2nd place - Anaya Aho 7th in 20:56, Avyana Isaacson 13th in 21:43, Eva Lehto 22nd in 22:06, Erika Keranen 24th in 22:31, Brynn Hendrickson 32nd in a PR of 23:40, Maelle Haverinen 43rd in 24:15, and Avery Oyster 47th in a PR of 24:33

The kids definitely have work to do to keep improving and challenging at the top of the conference but overall, us coaches were very pleased with yesterday’s results. We know the kids will put in the hard work and times will continue to drop as we get fitter and stronger. Up next is our home 5-8 meet in Menahga next Tuesday the 22nd. Hope you can come and cheer on our JH and elementary programs. Varsity will be in Grand Forks on Saturday, September 26th for the Border Battle."

-Coach Ed Heltunen
Photo Credit: Jason Aho📸

‼️ SCHEDULE CHANGE ‼️
📅Braves fans, mark your calendars! 🧡🏈🖤

Your Menahga Braves will be home NEXT FRIDAY, September 25, taking on the Parkers Prairie Panthers!
⏰Due to a referee shortage, kickoff has been moved up to 3:45pm.

GOOD LUCK to the Braves ...tomorrow night as they travel to Lake Park-Audubon to take on the Raiders! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM!

GO BRAVES! 🧡🏈🖤

FALL CLEAN UP DAY!!🍂
DETAILS BELOW...

On Tuesday and Wednesday, students in Ms. Michaelson’s and Mr. Sommer’s classes had the opportunity to take part in a National Guard Relay Race Challenge with National Guard recruiter Matt!
Students put their skills to the test with a series of sprinting, dragging, and carrying challenges, ...giving them a taste of the fitness and skills used by members of the National Guard while learning about the importance of staying active and living a healthy lifestyle.
Our students worked hard, pushed themselves, and didn’t give up!
A big THANK YOU to Matt and the National Guard for spending time with our students and providing such a fun, hands-on experience!💪

🔶THURSDAY, SEPT. 17th ACTIVITIES🔶
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Jr. High Volleyball vs. Sebeka Trojans
🏐4:45pm (Elem Gym)
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school
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Jr. ...High Football @ Lake Park-Audubon
🏈4:30pm
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/lake-park/organization/12218/lake-park-audubon-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-13T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YWExNTZhNzQ2NTg3NjVkYjk1MGQ0MTA%3D
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Volleyball vs. Sebeka Trojans
🏐C: 4:45pm
🏐JV: 6:00pm
🏐V: 7:00pm
-Game program attached below.
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school
Listen to the LIVE radio broadcast Superstation K106:
https://www.superstationk106.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUZZT9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUFTaEZnaTZ4M3RVNTlBek5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQqBZzvPzJEp2z21MUoCCsOsWnU-_OtqcvxPAXoA3dC6NrWqJ9hstcviQ_tk_aem_jjjSq9HXGWHIlDU-8KTkuA
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-17
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!!🧡🖤

🏈BEGINS TONIGHT!
Register Online:
https://menahga.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=153&catID=81

🔶TUESDAY, SEPT. 15th ACTIVITIES🔶
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JV Volleyball Tournament @ New York Mills
🏐5:45pm
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UNC Cross Country @ LPGE Cross Country Invitational, Long Prairie Country Club
Schedule:
🏃‍♀️C Squad 4:30pm ...
🏃JV Girls/Boys 5:15pm
🏃‍♂️Varsity Boys 5:55pm
🏃‍♀️Varsity Girls 6:20pm
Live Results/Timing: https://rpmtiming.com/
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Washington D.C. Trip Parent/Student Meeting
Who: 6th-7th Grade Students & Parents
Where: High School Commons
When: 6:00pm
https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/59508197958?rsvp_id=59508197958&fbclid=IwY2xjawUWJl5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUl1THJhWnhtSkpRQlN3WGpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLT8yS4p41nJUtLAF8iFHTfSiZzkh2RIRR7heszr7QYd_2vNgFVOYqm-Ozao_aem_wfk8IQQLfcFoxRpVnGqXtA
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🔶Menahga Community Education🔶
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BEGINS TONIGHT!
🏈Elementary Flag Football (PreK-4th Grade)
📍Football Field
⏰6:00-7:00pm
Click the link below for more information or to REGISTER ONLINE:
https://menahga.affinetysolutions.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=153&catID=81
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-15
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES & WARRIORS!!🧡🖤💛

League of Women Voters
Menahga School Board Forum

League of Women Voters
Menahga Mayoral Forum

Live stream tonight's Forum by clicking the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1067731379000218&rdid=3OdUTJ83WT5qiOaA

https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/local/watch-live-menahga-candidate-forums-1

‼️UPDATE‼️
Today’s UNC Cross Country Meet in Long Prairie has been POSTPONED until TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 15th - same time, same place.

Thank you!

🔶MONDAY, SEPT. 14th ACTIVITIES🔶
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Volleyball vs. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves
HOME OPENER! (*Please note early game times!)
🏐C: 4:00pm
🏐JV: 4:00pm
🏐V: 5:30pm
-Game program attached below.
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
...https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school
🎙️Listen to the LIVE radio broadcast on KQKK 101.9FM (Pre-match 5:00PM): https://network1sports.com/station/kqkk
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Jr. High Volleyball @ Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves
🏐4:00pm
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‼️POSTPONED‼️ Until 9/15
UNC Cross Country @ LPGE Cross Country Invitational, Long Prairie Country Club
Schedule:
🏃‍♀️C Squad 4:30pm
🏃JV Girls/Boys 5:15pm
🏃‍♂️Varsity Boys 5:55pm
🏃‍♀️Varsity Girls 6:20pm
Live Results/Timing: https://rpmtiming.com/
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JV Football @ Park Rapids Panthers
🏈5:00pm
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl: (Daily Subscription Required to View $6.49) https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/park-rapids/organization/7567/park-rapids-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-13T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTgwOGFhYjdkNzI1OGZhMzZhNjVlYzk%3D
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💙FFA Kickoff Meeting (8th-12th Grade)
💛6:30pm
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-14
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES & WARRIORS!!🧡🖤💛

Week of September 14th-19th Activities
📅Calendar of Events: https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2026-09-14
🍎Lunch Menu:
https://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/food-and-nutrition/
Have a great week, Braves!!🧡

🚌School Bus Evacuation Drills are coming up!

Menahga Public Schools will be conducting bus evacuation drills on Monday, September 14 & Tuesday, September 15 during morning bus routes.
These drills are an important part of our school safety procedures and help make sure students ...know what to do in the event of an emergency. Students will be assisted by school staff, responsible bus riders, and bus patrol throughout the process.
Please make sure students dress appropriately, as they will be exiting through the back door of the bus. No dresses or skirts, please.

📌 Monday Morning Routes: 26, 8, 16, 6, 18, 4 & 25
📌 Tuesday Morning Routes: 22, 12, 23, 27, 19, 2, 5 & 11

Questions? Please contact Christina Albin at (218) 564-4141 Ext. 700 or calbin@menahga.k12.mn.us.

Thank you!

🔶FRIDAY, SEPT. 11th ACTIVITIES🔶
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Varsity Football @ Frazee Hornets
🏈Kickoff: 7:00pm
❤️🤍💙 We ask BRAVES fans to wear RED, WHITE, & BLUE in Honor & Remembrance of September 11th.
BRAVES ROSTER: ...https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshsl/fb/2026-27/menahga/v/roster
HORNETS ROSTER: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshsl/fb/2026-27/frazee/v/roster
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/frazee/organization/19025/frazee-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-06T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTk1ZGQ1ZTM0N2ZkNDI1MWY2OTMzOTk%3D
🎙️Listen to the LIVE radio broadcast on KDKK 97.5FM (Pre-game 6:45PM): https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=KDKK
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=month&date=2026-09-11
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!!🧡🖤

-UPCOMING CANDIDATE FORUMS-
Menahga Public Schools will host two upcoming candidate forums on Monday, September 14th in the Menahga High School Media Center.

🗳️Mayor Candidate Forum | 5:00 PM
🗳️School Board Candidate Forum | 6:15 PM

The League of Women Voters ...Park Rapids and East Ottertail is collecting questions from the public to ask candidates during the forums. Have a question you’d like submitted? Email lwvparkrapids@lwvmn.org and be sure to include the name and date of the forum in the subject line.

These forums are a great opportunity for community members to learn more about the candidates and hear their responses to questions that matter to our community.

For additional information, visit the League of Women Voters website:
https://lwvparkrapidsarea.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_98.html

Menahga Public Schools recently installed new door access systems. When visiting the school, please follow the directions posted on the main entry doors. The new system will help direct you to the appropriate office.

📍 Use Appropriate Student Entrance:
🏫 Elementary (Grades K-6): ...Door 1N
🎓 High School (Grades 7-12): Door 11S

For visitors:
1️⃣ Locate the door access panel at the main entrance.
2️⃣ Follow the directions posted on the door.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as our community adjusts to the new system.
Thank you for helping us keep Menahga Public Schools safe!🧡

SENIOR SUNRISE | CLASS OF 2027🌅

What a great way to start the day and the senior year! Our Class of 2027 gathered this morning for Senior Sunrise, making memories together as they begin their final year at Menahga Public Schools.
Have an amazing senior year, Class of ...2027!🖤🧡

#classof2027
#seniorsunrise
#menahgabraves
#senioryear

Menahga 6th-7th grade families - Washington, D.C. trip information came home this week!🇺🇸

Join us to learn about the trip, pricing, and how to reserve your student’s spot.

Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 15th | 6:00–6:30 PM
Location: Menahga HS Commons
RSVP: ...https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/59508197958?rsvp_id=59508197958

Families who attend receive $500 off each traveler!

We hope to see you there!

– Mrs. Michelle Koch

Begins next week!!🏈
Details below!

Menahga Bird Busters Fall Parent & Student Meeting
📅Wednesday, Sept. 16th
⏰6:00pm
📍Menahga High School Commons
Details below!

#menahgabirdbusters

🔶THURSDAY, SEPT. 10th ACTIVITIES🔶
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Jr. High Volleyball @ Verndale Pirates
🏐4:45pm (7th Grade)
🏐5:45pm (8th Grade)
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Volleyball @ Verndale Pirates
🏐C: 4:45pm
🏐JV: 6:00pm
🏐V: 7:00pm
...🎟️Tickets: (Tickets will be $8 for Adults online and $10 Adults cash at the door. Students will be $5 online or cash at the door.) https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202604130228187225d351cc9a74d4a/checkout
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/verndale/organization/126216/verndale-high-school
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📆Menahga BOUND Calendar of Events:
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga/calendar?includePractices=false&v=list&date=2026-09-10
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings:
https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES!!🧡🖤

🇺🇸 WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE! ❤️🤍💙

In honor and remembrance of September 11, 2001, we’re asking our students, staff, families, and community to wear RED, WHITE & BLUE tomorrow, Friday, September 11. 🇺🇸
Then keep those patriotic colors on for Friday ...night!🏈 The Menahga Braves travel to Frazee to take on the Frazee Hornets. Frazee is inviting everyone in attendance to wear red, white & blue in honor and recognition of 9/11, and we’d love to see our Braves fans join them!

🏈Menahga Braves AWAY vs. Frazee Hornets
⏰Friday, Sept. 11th, Kickoff: 7:00 PM

Let’s fill the stands, Braves! 🇺🇸🏈🧡🖤

UNC Cross Country @ Johanna Olson Invite, Whitetail Run Golf Course, Wadena 9/8/26

Words from Coach Heltunen

"A typical first meet weather day, hot and humid, was what our UNC Warrior cross country teams were presented with at White Tail Run golf course which was the host of ...the Johanna Olson Invitational. There were 15 total teams that came to this meet, many of which are in our conference. After racing last Friday in the heat in Sioux Falls, our Varsity and JV kids were doing a workout in this race. We slowed them down intentionally in their first half of the race to not stack too many races on top of each other. Our junior high and 5th and 6th graders got their first chance to compete for the year. The 5th and 6th graders had a 0.4 mile run (was listed as a mile run so they were disappointed they didn’t get to run the full distance) and the junior high kids raced a 2 mile race. They all ran great. The varsity and JV did what we asked them to do and got out of the race what we were hoping for. Results from each race (except the 5th and 6th grade race as it was not timed).

Varsity Boys: Rohan Kuschel 21:17, Kale Anderson 22:11, Gavin Schreiber 23:11, Nolan Heltunen 23:22, Waylon Thompson 24:08, Draden Kako 27:06

Varsity Girls: Erika Keranen 24:31, Brynn Hendrickson 25:47, Maelle Haverinen 27:27, Avery Oyster 29:30, Sadie Schoon 35:02, Kaia Westberg 35:30

JH Boys: Shad Anderson 14:56, Jack Skoog 15:08, Aiden Hendrickson 15:19, Brooks Kilpela 18:17, Chase Josephson 18:30

JH Girls: Clara Komppa 18:15, Mari Ness 22:01

Elementary kids competing: Jason Adams, Kirby Josephson, Cole Skoog, Oliver Ness, Winston Thompson, Anden Aho, Addison Oyster, Katelyn Borneman, Bailey Ruprecht, Layla Niemann, Quinn Crabb, Sawyer Schoon, Izzy Smith, Wren Thompson, Rose Isaacson, Alaina Anderson

The UNC Warriors will be back in action next week on Monday, September 14th in Long Prairie, previewing the conference course for 2026. This meet will be for our 7-12th grade athletes. The next time our 5th and 6th graders will be in action is at our 5th - 8th grade meet in Menahga on Tuesday, September 22nd. Hope to see you at our upcoming meets!"

-Ed Heltunen
UNC Cross Country Coach

UNC Cross Country @ Johanna Olson Invite, Whitetail Run Golf Course, Wadena 9/8/26📸💛
Results:
https://live.herostiming.com/meets/76097

FIRST DAY FUN!🧡
And just like that…we’re BACK!🎒📚✏️

It was great to see our hallways and classrooms full again yesterday! Lots of smiles, catching up with friends, meeting teachers, and getting back into the school routine.
We’re officially off and running for the... 2026-27 school year!🙌

📸Check out a few snapshots from our first day!

We’d love to see YOUR first day photos, too! Drop them in the comments below!👇📸🧡🖤

It’s great to have you back, Braves!

#menahgabraves
#BackToSchool
#BravesPride

🔥RECORD BREAKER🔥
WAY TO GO, CONNOR!🙌

🔶TUESDAY, SEPT. 8th ACTIVITIES🔶
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WELCOME BACK, BRAVES!!✏️
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UNC Cross Country @ Johanna Olson Invite
📍Whitetail Run Golf Course, Wadena
⏰4:00pm (Complete schedule attached below.)
*Parking is ...available across the road from the Whitetail Run Golf Course Clubhouse.
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Jr. High Volleyball @ Pelican Rapids Vikings
🏐4:00pm (8th Grade)
🏐5:00pm (7th Grade)
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Jr. High Football vs. Park Rapids Panthers
🏈4:30pm
🎥Watch LIVE on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school/schedule?date=2026-09-06T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTdiOWVkY2Q4NGU5MTIzYzU5NjA2NDc%3D
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Volleyball @ Pelican Rapids Vikings
🏐C: 5:00pm
🏐JV: 6:00pm
🏐V: 7:15pm
🎥Watch LIVE on the Viking Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKyiIGEH3tjHtQL3ww29Nw
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✅Check out Minnesota Scores for game results and standings: https://www.minnesota-scores.net/
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GOOD LUCK, BRAVES & WARRIORS!!🧡💛🖤

We’re excited to welcome our students back to Menahga Public Schools tomorrow! The classrooms are ready and we’re looking forward to a great start to the 2026-27 school year!🧡

A few important reminders as we head into the first day:
📵Grades 7-12: Away for the Day
Our Away... for the Day cell phone policy begins tomorrow. Students in grades 7-12 should be prepared to follow the new phone-free expectations throughout the school day.

📅Activities are now scheduled through Bound!
Click the link below to view our online activities calendar and keep up with Braves/Warriors events throughout the year.
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga
📱Stay connected with the Bound app!
Download the Bound app to your mobile device for easy access to schedules, times, locations, and activity updates.

🍎Lunch/Breakfast Menu:
https://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/food-and-nutrition/

We’re excited to see everyone tomorrow!
WELCOME BACK, BRAVES!🧡

#menahgabraves
#firstdayofschool
#welcomebackbraves

🏈🔥 WHAT. A. GAME. 🔥🏈

Your Menahga Braves kicked off the season in a BIG way with a 42-12 VICTORY over the Maple Lake Irish! 🧡🖤

What a night to open the season AND celebrate our Class of 2027 Seniors on Senior Night! 🎓🏈 The Braves came ready to play, and ...the energy under the Friday night lights was incredible!

👏 Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great season-opening WIN!

Keep it going, Braves! 💪🔥

🧡🖤 GO BRAVES! 🖤🧡

GOOD LUCK to our UNC Warriors Cross Country runners as they compete at the Augustana Twilight XC Meet TONIGHT at Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls!🌟

📅 Friday, September 4
📍 Yankton Trail Park – Sioux Falls, SD
⏰ Races begin at 6:00 PM
👉 Event Information & ...Live Results:
https://dakotatiming.anet.live/meets/75663?_gl=1*vzje8l*_ga*MjIyNDI5NjcyLjE3NzYxNzg5OTY.*_ga_CV6QCFM8SJ*czE3ODg1MzA0ODYkbzkkZzEkdDE3ODg1MzA3MjQkajYwJGwwJGgw

GO WARRIORS!💛🖤

It’s been a busy week at Menahga Public Schools!🧡
A big THANK YOU to our staff for all of the time, energy, and preparation they’ve put in this week and to all of our students and families who joined us for Open House. It was great to see our hallways filled with Braves again!🧡
...We’re ready for a great year ahead!
See you Tuesday, Braves!📚✏️🍎

We’re excited to welcome our students back for another great school year! Check out our September Breakfast & Lunch Menu to see what’s being served at Menahga Public Schools.🍎
https://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/food-and-nutrition/

🏈IT’S GAME DAY, BRAVES!🧡

The Menahga Braves Football team kicks off the season TONIGHT at HOME against the Maple Lake Irish!
⏰ Game Time: 6:00 PM
🎥 Watch LIVE on Hudl: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/menahga/organization/20724/menahga-public-high-school
🎙️ Listen ...to the LIVE radio broadcast on KDKK 97.5FM (Pregame beginning at 5:45pm):
https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=KDKK

Tonight is extra special as we celebrate SENIOR NIGHT and recognize our Class of 2027 Football Seniors!🎓🏈
🧡 Chance Berttunen #2
🖤 Brody Yliniemi #3
🧡 Connor Foley #4
🖤 Elliot Roth #10
🧡 Malachi Woodrum #11
🖤 Ryan Peterson #72
🧡 Mitchell Weaver #80
🖤 Managers: Alexis Davidson & Addie Aho

Come out, fill the stands, CHEER LOUD, and help us kick off the season with plenty of BRAVES PRIDE! 🧡🖤

GO BRAVES! 🙌

#menahgabraves

“I’m truly grateful to Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for reaching out and giving me the opportunity to share my perspective as a principal. We had a great conversation about cell phones, AI, technology, and, most importantly, taking care of our kids.
I appreciate being given a voice in this ...important conversation and am proud to represent Menahga Public Schools.” 🧡

-Menahga High School Principal, Michelle Koch

📣OPEN HOUSE IS TODAY!🧡

We’re excited to welcome our Menahga Braves families back to school! Join us TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30 PM for our Menahga Public Schools Open House!🏫

🎒Find your locker
👋Meet your teacher
📚Visit your classroom
🧡Connect with ...staff
✏️Get ready for a great school year!

Other Events Happening Today:

🎒7th GRADE ORIENTATION
⏰7:00-7:30 PM
📍High School Commons

🎶SCHMITT MUSIC – INSTRUMENT DISPLAYS & RENTAL INFORMATION
⏰5:30-7:30 PM
📍Menahga Band Room

🚗CAR SEAT CHECKUP EVENT
⏰3:30-7:30 PM
📍Concrete pad by the north playground

We can’t wait to see our students and families TONIGHT!🧡🖤

See you at Open House! GO BRAVES!

Join Menahga ECFE!🧡
ECFE classes are open to families with children from birth through kindergarten entrance.
Classes begin in mid-September with options in Menahga and Wolf Lake. Check out the flyer below for class times and more information!

WELCOME BACK, MENAHGA STAFF!🖤🧡

We’re excited to welcome our staff back as we kick off the 2026-27 school year at Menahga Public Schools! Thank you for all you do for our students, families, school, and community. Here’s to a great year filled with learning, teamwork, and lots of ...BRAVES pride!
A special welcome to all of our NEW staff members joining the Menahga Braves family this year. We’re so happy to have you here and look forward to a great year together!🧡

#menahgabraves
#BravesPride
#welcomeback
#menahgapublicschool

📣 WE’RE HIRING!
Menahga Public Schools is seeking a District Office Support Secretary to join our team!
We are looking for a dependable, organized individual who enjoys helping others and is ready to support the day-to-day operations of our district office.

📞Interested? ...Contact:
Jay Kjos, Superintendent
218-564-4141 Ext. 1201
📧jkjos@menahga.k12.mn.us

👉 Click the link below for more information including; job duties, responsibilities, and to apply!
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=40128&category=District+Office+Support

FREE CAR SEAT CHECKUP EVENT!👶🚗
Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? 4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly! Stop by our FREE Car Seat Checkup Event and have your questions answered by a professional.

📅Wednesday, September 2nd
⏰3:30-7:30 PM
📍On the ...concrete pad by the north playground at Menahga Public Schools
🌧️If it rains, the event will move to the Menahga Bus Garage.

Stop by to:
✅Have your car seat checked for proper fit
✅Check for recalls
✅Get your car seat questions answered by a professional

This event is FREE and open to the public!

THANK YOU to Menahga Public Schools Transportation Supervisor - Christina Albin, Wadena County Public Health, Safe Kids Grand Forks, and Toward Zero Deaths for helping keep our kids safe!🧡

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE!📚
We’re excited to welcome our Menahga Braves students and families back for the 2026-27 school year!🧡
Join us for our Back to School Open House:

📅Wednesday, September 2
⏰5:30-7:30 PM
📍Menahga Public Schools

Come meet your ...teachers, visit classrooms, find your locker, and get ready for a great year ahead! We can’t wait to see our students and families back in the building!

👉7th Grade Orientation:
Please join Mrs. Koch and Mr. Hedstrom in the High School Commons during Open House from 7:00pm-7:30pm for a quick and fun 7th Grade Orientation! We will have information specific to our 7th grade students, snacks, prizes, and 8th grade students ready to share advice and helpful hints to make the transition to high school smooth and easy!

It’s a great day to be a Brave!🧡

#menahgabraves

REMINDER: 7th-12th Grade DEVICE ROLLOUT THIS WEEK!💻
Device Rollout Days are:
📅Wednesday, August 26th
📅Thursday, August 27th
⏰10:30AM - 7:00PM
📍High School Media Center
💲Cost: $40 per student / $100 max per family (FEE WAIVED with a completed Educational ...Benefits Application.)
Check out all of the DETAILS BELOW!
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!🧡

📣WE’RE HIRING!
Menahga Public Schools is currently accepting applications for several coaching and activity positions:

• UNC Girls Wrestling Head Coach
• UNC Robotics Advisor
• Braves Baseball Head Coach
• Braves Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
• Braves ...Softball Head Coach
• Concession Stand Manager

Interested in joining our team or want to learn more?

Contact:
Menahga Activities/Athletics Director
John Hedstrom
📞218-564-4141 Ext. 1401
📧jhedstrom@menahga.k12.mn.us

👉APPLY ONLINE TODAY!
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=40128&category=Athletics%2FActivities

🧡🏈💪🖤

BACK TO SCHOOL IS ALMOST HERE!🍎
Check out our 2026-27 Back to School Newsletter for important dates, back-to-school information, reminders, and everything you need to get ready for the new school year!🧡

CLICK the link below to view the newsletter on our website!👇
...https://assets-rst7.rschooltoday.com/rst7files/uploads/sites/266/2026/08/19154023/Final-Back-to-School-Newsletter-2026-27.pdf

#menahgabraves
#backtoschoolnewsletter

REMINDER: The first 7th-12th Grade DEVICE ROLL OUT DAY is TOMORROW!
💻Wednesday, August 19th (8am-4pm)
📍High School Media Center
Details below!

FALL SPORTS ARE HERE!🏃🏐🏈🍂
High School fall sports practices begin TODAY! We’re excited and ready for a great season!🧡🖤💛

📅Below you’ll find the Varsity Fall Sports Schedule.
Please note: Schedules are subject to change.

🆕NEW THIS YEAR! All ...Park Region Conference scheduling is now through Bound. Updated schedules can be found on our school website by clicking the link below.
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/menahga

📱Be sure to download the Bound App for quick and easy access to sports schedules right from your phone!
Iphone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bound-sports/id1342386997
Google Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=viking.varsitybound.com&hl=en_US&pli=1

Here’s to a great fall sports season! GO BRAVES & WARRIORS! 🧡🖤💛

#menahgabraves

Wolf Lake Harvest Festival Trail Run/Hike, hosted by UNC Track & Field this Saturday, August 15th!

🏃 Race begins at 9:00 AM
📝 Registration: 7:30–8:50 AM
📍 Wolf Lake Sledding Hill & Hiking Trails
💲 $15 per person or $75 family fee

Walk, jog, or ...run the 1-mile loop and see how many laps you can complete in two hours!

Come out, support UNC Track & Field, and enjoy a great morning at the Wolf Lake Harvest Festival!

See the flyer below for complete details.👇

💻 7th -12th Grade Device Roll Out Information

Device pickup for the 2026–27 school year is coming up! Please remember that online registration AND device information must be completed in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal BEFORE a device can be checked out. Click the link below to ...begin online registration:
https://menahgamn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/menahga.jsp
📍Pickup Location: High School Media Center
📅Device Pickup Dates & Times:
• Wednesday, August 19 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 26 | 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
• Thursday, August 27 | 10:30 AM–7:00 PM

⚠️ NO DEVICE CHECKOUT DURING OPEN HOUSE.

💲 Device Fee:
$40 per student | $100 maximum per family
Fee is waived with a completed Educational Benefits Application.
You can complete the Educational Benefits Application in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal by clicking the link below: https://menahgamn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/menahga.jsp
1) Login & Click MORE in the Left Hand Menu
2) Select MEAL BENEFITS
3) Complete and Submit Your Application
4) Questions or need login information? Please email requests@menahga.k12.mn.us

Please complete the required information before device pickup.

📆Mark your calendar for the following important dates!👇

What a great night!
I just want to send a sincere thank you to everyone who helped make last night's Community Pork Feed such a tremendous success. From our School Board, administrators, custodians, clerical staff, coaches, and everyone who helped set up, serve, organize, and clean up, it ...truly took a team effort.
A special thank you to my wife, Mary Jo, who spent much of the day helping and, as always, was willing to jump in wherever she was needed.
We are also incredibly grateful to Dick Beardsley for joining us and sharing his inspiring message with our students, families, staff, and community. It was a special opportunity, and we truly appreciate him being part of our evening.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this night possible: Community First Bank, Sysco, Lamb Weston/RDO, Viking Coca-Cola, Astera Health, KLN, Country Hearth, and Main Street Meats. Your support of Menahga Public Schools and our community is greatly appreciated!
The entire evening was a smash success. It was wonderful seeing so many students, families, staff, and community members together enjoying a great evening.
Thank you for everything you did to make it happen. I’m incredibly proud and grateful to be part of this team and community.
It’s a great day to be a Brave!

-Superintendent, Jay Kjos

📣NEW for the 2026-27 school year: All families with students in Pre-K through 12th grade need to complete the Annual Online Enrollment/Student Information Update through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

This annual update helps us make sure we have current:
✔️ Parent/guardian ...contact information
✔️ Home address & emergency contacts
✔️ Health/medical information
✔️ Permissions & required agreements

Please complete the update as soon as possible!

💻 HOW TO COMPLETE IT:
Visit the Menahga Public Schools website.
Click Infinite Campus → Campus Parent. (Or follow the link below!)
https://menahgamn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/menahga.jsp
Log in to your Parent Portal.
Complete the Online Registration when prompted. If you are not prompted, select Online Registration and follow the steps.
Review your information and submit when finished.

Need a Parent Portal activation key or forgot your username/password?
📧 Email requests@menahga.k12.mn.us

Thank you for helping us prepare for a great school year!🧡

THE PORK IS PREPPED AND WE’RE GETTING READY FOR YOU!🐷🔥
Superintendent Jay Kjos and many others have been hard at work getting everything ready for TODAY’S 5th Annual Menahga Public Schools Pork Feed & All Sports Meeting!
Come hungry and join us for an evening of great food, ...community, and Braves/Warriors pride!🧡

📍 Menahga High School Commons & HS Gym
🍽️ Pork Feed: 4:00pm-6:00pm
✍️ FFA Silent Auction 4:00pm-7:10pm
🏃 UNC Cross Country Meeting (HS Gym) 5:00pm
🏃 SPECIAL GUEST - Dick Beardsley: 6:00pm-7:00pm
🏈 Fall Sports Meetings to follow!

📣SEE YOU TOMORROW!🧡🖤
Join us for the 5th Annual Menahga Public Schools Pork Feed & All Sports Meeting! We’re looking forward to a great evening of food, community, and a special message from Dick Beardsley!🏃
👇See times and event details below!
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⚠️PLEASE NOTE – CROSS COUNTRY MEETING UPDATE:
The Cross Country rules meeting with coaches has been moved to 5:00PM in the High School Gym.

Fall Sports Are Almost Here!🍂💪
Mark your calendars for the start of the fall sports season.
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📅Monday, August 10th
🟠Pork Feed 4-6pm
🟠Dick Beardsley 6-7pm
🟠Sports Meeting to Follow!
ALL athletes are invited to attend the ...Community Pork Feed & All Sports Meeting! Come enjoy a great meal, connect with coaches and teammates, and hear an inspiring message from our special guest speaker, Dick Beardsley!
📋Sport registration information will be handed out at the meeting.
📌Reminder: Please make sure your child's sports physical is up to date and on file. A sports physical is required every three years to participate in school athletics.
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📅Monday, August 17th
🟠All High School Fall Sports begin.
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📅Monday, August 24th
🟠Jr. High Football (Grades 6-8)
🟠Jr. High Volleyball (Grades 6-8)
🟠Cross Country (Grades 5-6)
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Let's make it a great fall season. Go Braves & Warriors!🧡🖤💛

📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS – NEXT MONDAY, AUGUST 10!
The 5th Annual Menahga Public Schools Pork Feed & All Sports Meeting is almost here! Come enjoy great food, connect with the community, and hear an inspiring message from Dick Beardsley!🏃
👇Check out the event details below!

NOW HIRING!
Menahga Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
👨‍🍳Head Cook
📋Food Service Bookkeeper
🧹Custodian

Questions? Contact:
Head Cook & Food Service Bookkeeper Positions
Jay Kjos
📞218-564-4141 ...ext.1201
📧jkjos@menahga.k12.mn.us

Custodian Position
Terry Kimball
📞218-564-4141 ext. 1239
📧tkimball@menahga.k12.mn.us

Click the link below to APPLY:
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=40128

📵NEW for the 2026–27 School Year: "Away for the Day" Phone-Free School Policy
Menahga High School is committed to creating a learning environment where students can stay focused, engaged, and connected with their teachers and classmates.
Beginning with the 2026–27 school ...year, Menahga High School will implement the "Away for the Day" Phone-Free School Policy.
Please take a few moments to review the policy posted below so students and families know what to expect before the start of the school year.
Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to provide the best possible learning environment for all students.

#menahgabraves

🚨TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!🚨
If you're interested in serving the students, staff, and families of Menahga Public Schools, today is the final day to file for a position on the Menahga School Board!
🗓️ Filing Deadline: Today, Tuesday, July 28
🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m.
Three ...school board positions will be on the ballot in the November 3, 2026, General Election.
Please review the notice below for eligibility requirements and filing information. If you've been considering serving your community, don't miss this opportunity!

Congratulations, Braves!!⚾️🧡🙌🏻

Way to go, Braves!⚾️🧡🙌🏻

NOW HIRING!🧡
Menahga Public Schools is seeking a Part-Time Preschool Teacher for our Tuesday/Thursday AM & PM Half-Day Preschool Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and creating a positive, engaging learning environment for... our youngest learners, we'd love to hear from you!

📅Position: Part-Time Preschool Teacher
🗓️Schedule: Tuesday/Thursday AM & PM Half-Day Program

📞Questions? Contact:
Steph Mercil, Elementary School Principal
☎️218-564-4141 ext. 1101
📧smercil@menahga.k12.mn.us

✅ Click the link below for more information or to APPLY!
https://www.applitrack.com/njpa/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=40128&category=Elementary+School+Teaching

NOW HIRING: Volleyball Coaches!🧡🏐🖤

Menahga Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our volleyball coaching staff for the upcoming season!

We are currently hiring:
🏐C Team Volleyball Coach
🏐Jr. High Volleyball Coach
...
If you have a passion for volleyball, enjoy working with student-athletes, and want to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Contact: John Hedstrom
📱 Phone: 564-4141 ext. 1401
📧 Email: jhedstrom@menahga.k12.mn.us

It's that time of year! School supplies are already hitting the shelves! If you like to get a head start on back-to-school shopping, now is a great time to pick up those supplies before the busy rush begins.🛒✏️
📋 We've attached the 2026-2027 Menahga Public Schools School ...Supply List below to help you get started.
We hope you're enjoying every minute of summer, Braves!🧡
https://www.menahga.k12.mn.us/2026-27-school-supply-list/