NEW TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Attention girl's wrestling: the Williston mixed for tonight is cancelled. Will have a short practice after school before leaving for Beulah tonight.

Good afternoon,

Due to the weather, the girl's basketball game with Killdeer for tonight has been postponed.

🎉 Congratulations to All of Our Cornhole Tournament Winners! 🎉
We proudly celebrate our Cornhole Tournament winners for their hard work, dedication, and excellent sportsmanship. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a true success!
🏆Middle School & High School Division
1st Place: Demarcus Blaise & Lukas Seth Spotted Bear (Unified Partner)
2nd Place: Shayne Lone Bear Smith (Alumni) & Landry Joshua Danne Steele (Unified Partner)
3rd Place:
Zakiyah Colombe (Middle School) & Kevin Garduno (Unified Partner)
4thPlace: Emily Pfaff & Star Valdez (Unified Partner)

🏆 Elementary Division
1st Place:
Niibin Herman (Edwin Loe Elementary School) & Dallas Michael McKee (Unified Partner)
2nd Place: Amina Chase Carle' & Holy Red Blossom Gracia Walks (Unified Partner)
3rd Place (Tie):
Nodin Herman (Edwin Loe Elementary School) & Rose Malnourie (Unified Partner)
Leiyah Ibarra (Edwin Loe Elementary School) & Utah Lance Young Bird (Unified Partner)
🤝 Thank You to Our Unified Partners
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the students from Mr. Orrin Weyrauch’s P.E. class for their outstanding support and dedication as Unified Partners. Your willingness to step forward and work alongside our special students-from elementary through high school, truly demonstrated the values of inclusion, respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Your positive attitudes, encouragement, and cooperation created a welcoming environment where all athletes felt valued and supported. Because of you, this event was not just a competition, but a meaningful experience that strengthened friendships and built confidence for everyone involved.
Unified Partners - Thank You for Your Support:
Kevin Garduno
Dallas Michael McKee
Lukas Seth Spotted Bear
Landry Joshua Danne Steele
Star Valdez
Holy Red Blossom Gracia Walks
Utah Lance Young Bird
Hayden Lane Wells
Rose Malnourie
⭐ Special Thanks
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the parents, families, and all staff of the New Town Public Schools District for your continued support, encouragement, and commitment to our students. Your involvement plays a vital role in the success of events like this and in fostering inclusive opportunities for all learners.
Leadership & Support:
Superintendent: Marc Bluestone
Business Manager: Nancy Reimer
Athletic Director: Orrin Weyrauch
SPED Director / MS Principal: Amy Dana
High School Principal: Robert Smith
Edwin Loe Elementary Principal: Jenell Bear
Assistant Principal: Tanya Houle
Area Tournament Director (Special Olympics – Minot): Renee Dufner
SPED Coordinator (Edwin Loe Elementary): Cristina Jolley
SPED Coach: Arnold Grady
SPED Teachers & Volunteers:
Josefina Tavera, Zipporah Ortega, Gary Monton, Ronnel Uy, Ariel Castaneda, Lindsey Reese, Brenda Sandstrom, & Jessica Bratvold
👏 Thank you all for supporting inclusion, teamwork, and meaningful experiences for our students!♥︎

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle
February 8th, 2026
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Edwin Loe Elementary School
Sponsored by Beck Sherven
American Legion Post #290

Mon 1/12
BBB @ Watford City 4:30 start time ABC

Tues 1/13
GBB vs Dickenson Trinity (h) 4:15 Start time ABC

Wed 1/14

Thurs 1/15
BBB vs Shilo (h) 4:15 start time ABC
Wrestling dual @ Stanley vs Bishop Ryan

Fri 1/16
GBB @ Killdeer. 4:00 MT start time ABC
Wrestling Boys @ Rugby Tournament
Speech Practice Starts

Sat 1/17
Wrestling Boys @ Rugby Tournament
Wrestling Girls @ Hazen Tournament
Wrestling JH @ Carrington

Please be aware of schedule changes due to availability of games and weather.
GO EAGLES!

Join us in cheering on our amazing athletes at the
District Cornhole Tournament!
📍 What: District Cornhole Tournament
📅 When: January 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:40 AM
📌 Where: New Town High School Gym
Come show your support for our special athletes as they compete, have fun, and shine! 💜💛
We also warmly welcome our Unified Partners to be part of this exciting event.
Let’s celebrate inclusion, teamwork, and sportsmanship together.
See you there! 👏🎉

Welcome back from Winter Break!
School will be back in session tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.

Mon 1/5
Welcome back to school!!!!
BBB @ Mandaree. JV/Var starting @ 5:30
JHBBB Practice Starts at 4:00 in the JH Gym

Tues 1/6
GBB vs Watford City (h) ABC squads. Games start at 4:15

Wed 1/7

Thurs 1/8
BBB @ Hazen ABC games starting at 4:30
Wrestling @ Velva (triangular with rugby)

Friday 1/9
GBB @ Shilo ABC games start at 4:30
Girls Wrestling @ Bismarck rotary
Wrestling JH @ Williams County

Sat 1/10
Wrestling boys @ Williams County
Girls Wrestling @ Bismarck rotary

Please be aware of any changes due to availability of games and weather changes!
GO EAGLES!!!

There will be Winter Break Academy Days on December 22 and 23 in the NTHS Cafeteria from 9 am to 4 pm for students to make up work and attendance hours. Make up hours to save classes from non-crediting! If you have over 7 absences, your child will non-credit. Check your PowerSchool now. We are here for you!

Good morning! Please note that there is Saturday Academy today from 9-4 for all high school students that need to make up hours. Remember, absences need to be at 7 or below to avoid non-crediting in each class.

Good morning the junior high girls basketball game has been cancelled due to White Shield not having school. They will have practice at 4 in the middle school gym.

School will begin on time today for New Town Public School students with the exception of the rural students that ride, the buses will have a two hour late start.

Reminder of rescheduled event:

NEW TOWN MS/HS PRESENTS
2025 Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 17th 2025
6:00 p.m. in the NTHS Gymnasium

Middle School Board game night
Friday January 16th
6-9pm NTMS cafeteria
Bring your favorite board. Everyone is welcome, bring your families and play aome board games.

JH Boys Basketball
Junior High boys basketball practice starts January 5, 2026. This is the first practice; remember you need to have your physical done before you can practice. Practice will start at 4:00 in the middle school gym.

When: January 8, 2026
Time: 6th Period 2:00-2:53
Where: Middle School Gym
Parents are welcome, Please park and enter thought the main middle school doors. You will need a visitors pass to be in the building. We will have staff to direct you where to go.
Questions please call the Middle School.
You will receive a phone call if your child is getting an award.

Please join us for a
Our community Open House and Parent teacher conferences
When: Wednesday, February 11th from 4 to 7
Locations: New Town Middle School- for middle school students
New Town Middle School Gym- for high school students
Supper and community groups will be located in the MS/HS cafeteria
Along with the cake walk.
If you have questions, please contact the respective office.

NTMS Saturday Academy Dates for 2nd Semester
Please enter thought the middle school main entrance. The hours are from 9am to 12pm
January 10th and 24th,
February 7th and 21st,
March 7th and 21st,
April 11th and 25th,
May 2nd, 9th, 16th

Mark your calendars! We will have school on April 6th to make up the snow day missed on December 9th.