NEW TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NTMS News
Week of 8/25/2025
A note from the principal
After School ICU starts Tuesday September 2nd from 4-5pm.
IICU will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 4pm to 5pm.
Please make sure to turn in your purple packets with your updated information back to the office.
Middle school game night and movie will be September 19th from 6pm to 8pm

upcoming events
No School September 1st
Homecoming is the week of 9/8 to 9/12
New Town Middle school
Homecoming dress up days
September 8 to September 12
Monday
Jersey day
Rep your favorite team
Tuesday
Dress to impress
Come dress In your sharpest most stylish fit.
Wednesday
Wear your class colors
(Purple for 7th grade , Red for 8th grade)
Thursday
Twin day
Match with a friend (or a Teacher)
Friday
Purple and gold
Show your school pride loud and proud!
Homecoming coronation tue, September 9
Homecoming game-Fri, September 12
Lets make this a week to remember.
Dress up, show out and support our team?
#homecoming2025 #spiritweek #Eaglepride
Stay in touch
https://www.facebook.com/NewTownMSInformation
https://www.newtown.k12.nd.us/

High School Saturday Academy Dates
Students may show up at any time during 9 am to 4 pm to attend Saturday Academy. You can make up missed assignments, receive tutoring, and make up missed attendance. We hope to see you there!

1st Quarter
September 6th
September 27th
October 11th

2nd Quarter
October 25th
November 8th
November 22nd
December 6th
December 13th
December 20th

Middle School after School ICU will start Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 3:50pm to 5:00pm. Please pick up your students at the middle school main entrance. Questions please call the office at 627-3660

Drug Clothing Brands

On this poster are some photos of clothing brands that display promoting drugs or can be used to hide drugs. This is problematic as this is not appropriate for children / students to be wearing. We have drug brands such as "cookies" that on first glance look innocent or playful. "Cookies" is a brand that is associated with Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. There are backpacks that have hidden "smell proof compartments" for stashing or hiding drugs. There are hats that also have hidden compartments as well. Here are some common clothing brands to keep an eye out for. Companies that promote drug use often use colorful and playful art expressions to attract younger individuals and often imply "drugs are not bad but fun!". These brands often glamorize addiction, potentially normalizing substance abuse, especially among youth.

COOKIES
KILLER ACID
MONGOLIFE
SUNDAE SCHOOL
VALFRE
BORED TEENAGER
STIGMA AND STYLE
HUF
LETTER SHOPPE

As a School Resource Officer when I see clothing brands with these promotions of drugs, alcohol etc. it becomes a conversation with the student and trying to get them to understand the inappropriateness of these items. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out.

Thank you!
Catlin Sitting Bear, SRO

Mon 8/25
Golf @ Garrison leave @ 8 am, Meet starts @ 10

Thurs 8/28
Athletic Sports meeting @ 7pm in the Cafeteria
JH Golf @ Kenmare leave @ 8am

Friday 8/29
XC @ Mandan Golf Course starting time at 11am

Sat 8/30
Volleyball @ Killdeer Inv. TBA
Football @ Strasburg. JH/JV @ 1pm, Var @ 3pm

Please keep in mind scheduled activities may change.
GO EAGLES!

The first football game will be today at 2 pm. However, due to the road construction and for the safety of everyone, the north street and gates will not be open. We encourage everyone to use the elementary parking lots. The south gates will be open for entry into the football field. We apologize for the inconvenience. Go Eagles!

Homecomiing Dress Up Days Announced! See attached.

Monday 8/18
MS/HS volleyball Starts Practice
First Year as Class "A"
Golf @ Kenmare (var) @ 10 am (leaving 8ish)

Wednesday 8/20
JH Golf @ DLB @ 12pm (leaving @ 10am)

Friday 8/22
Golf @ DLB @ 10am (leaving 8ish)

Saturday 8/23
Football vs Center/Stanton (home game). 12pm/2pm

Cheer Tryouts! See attached

NTMS/NTHS
Welcome back to school!
Join us for our community back to school night this evening
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm
Meet your child’s teachers, grab a backpack fill out the school forms and join us for supper.

Volleyball practices start on Monday, August 18 at 4pm in the high school gym. Please welcome the coaches: Jayden Bear, Lori Plenty Chief, and Jera Pretends Eagle.

The Edwin Loe Elementary Back to School Open House will be held this evening 5 pm to 8 pm. Come in and join the fun! Kick off the new school year by visiting classrooms, meeting your amazing teachers, and getting ready for a fantastic year ahead.

NTHS Cross Country will have their first practice on Monday, August 10th at 10 am. Runners are to meet out by the NTHS Gym doors.

Do you have the school app? This gives you notifications, schedules, and events. Everything that is on the school website on your phone is here.

Junior High and High School football practice will start on Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 pm. Remember, participants cannot practice until their physicals have been completed and turned in.

Monday, August 4, 2025

Dear Edwin Loe Families,

Welcome Back!

I hope you're enjoying a wonderful summer and finding time to relax, recharge, and gear up for the new school year! We’re excited to welcome everyone back and can’t wait to see all the smiling faces at our Open House on Monday, August 11, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Just a reminder, the first day of school is Thursday, August 14.
This year, our administrative team remains the same as last year, continuing with a strong foundation of leadership. I will continue to serve as your head principal, and I’m pleased to have Ms. Tanya Houle returning as our assistant principal. In addition, Mrs. Christina Jolley will continue to oversee all our special education programs. Together, we are committed to supporting every student, staff member, and family throughout the school year.
We’re looking forward to another great school year! Our staff has been working hard to get everything ready for a smooth and successful start. The office team has been busy enrolling new families, updating records, and making sure everything is in place for day one. Our custodial team has also done an outstanding job cleaning the building from top to bottom to make sure it’s safe and ready for students and staff. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
Just a reminder: Our school follows a state-mandated cell phone policy, which we were fortunate to have already implemented ahead of time. As part of this policy, students will not be permitted to use cell phones during the school day. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment.
Our weekly newsletter can be found on our school website and on the Facebook page, Edwin Loe Elementary School. Don’t forget about the app that the school district offers which helps you keep up to date. The app can be located by searching NTPS Eagles. The app is linked to our web page and our Facebook and X page so there are multiple ways we can communicate with you.
I am looking forward to a great school year. If you have any problems or questions, please do not hesitate to stop in or call. I can be reached at (701)627-3718. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sincerely,

Jenell M. Bear Tanya Houle
Elementary Principal Assistant Elementary Principal
Jenell.bear@k12.nd.us tanya.houle@k12.nd.us
(701)627-3718

Dear Eagle Parents/Guardians, Staff and Students:

As principal, it is my pleasure to welcome you back for another year of excellent educational opportunities at NTHS.

I am hoping that you had an outstanding summer break at camps, summer school, summer jobs, or other enterprises and are ready for an exciting, new school year.

High School classes begin on August 14, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. All high school students will report directly to the high school gymnasium at this time. Regular school hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:50 pm, unless otherwise designated for early-out days.

I am looking forward to working with all of you, and I encourage you to the greatest extent possible to continue to place a high value on quality education. Ensuring regular attendance, communicating closely with instructional and administrative staff, supporting your student(s) in their academic and extra-curricular activities, and celebrating in their successes and triumphs are great ways to express value for quality education.

Let’s make this the very best year for your student(s) and family.

Cordially,
Dr. Robert C. Smith, Principal
NTHS

August 1, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to some and welcome back to others. We're so excited to start this new school year with your child as they begin their middle school journey. This is a big time filled with lots of learning and new experiences, and we're here to make sure it's a great one.
At New Town Middle School, we believe working together is key to helping our students succeed. We're here to support your child and to make sure they have a positive and enriching experience. Our awesome team of teachers is ready to guide and encourage them every step of the way.
Middle school can be a time of big changes, both in and out of the classroom. Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and challenging, helping students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Plus, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities to help them explore their interests and talents.
Communication is super important, and we want to stay connected with you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teachers, our school counselor, or the administration with any questions or concerns. We’ll also keep you updated through our school’s newsletter, website, and social media channels about important events and announcements.
Along with this letter, you’ll find several important forms that need to be reviewed, signed, and returned to the school by August 22nd. These forms are crucial for keeping us up to date with your child and for following school policies. We really appreciate you taking the time to get these back to us promptly.
We can’t wait to meet you at our upcoming Open House on August 13th from 5 to 8pm. It’ll be a great chance to tour the school, meet the teachers, and learn more about what we have planned for the year. Your involvement and support mean a lot to us, and we’re excited to partner with you in your child’s educational journey.
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education. Let’s make this year a fantastic one filled with growth, learning, and success.
Best regards,
Amy Dana
New Town Middle School Principal
Phone-701-627-3660 email-amy.dana@k12.nd.us

The New Town Eagles Backpack Food Program is teaming up with the staff and teachers of the New Town Public Schools to offer a supply of meals and snacks for children over weekends and extended breaks, free of charge. Bags are distributed by each school office on the last school day before the weekend or break. Any child enrolled in a New Town Public Schools, is able to receive these weekly bags of food.
If you believe your child could benefit from this program, we encourage you to sign them up by filling out the form below and returning it to the front office. Only one form is needed for the children in your family but information for each child is included in the form below. This information is kept confidential between the new town eagles backpack program and the new town public school district.
Once your child is signed up, they will receive bags of food each week until they the school or until you no longer wish to participate.
We encourage you to take advantage of this program for your family and your children.
Questions or concerns? Please contact your school’s front office.

Don't forget! Fall sports are starting soon and all participants must have a sports physical BEFORE they can practice.

Girls Golf--starts August 4th
Football--starts August 7th
Cross Country--starts August 11th
Volleyball--starts August 18th