NEW TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Due to the weather today’s junior high basketball game has been cancelled. Please be safe everyone!

Please note:

The wrestling at the 4 Bears Casino starts at 10 am on Saturday
Weigh In is at 8 am

Due to a scheduling conflict, the girl's basketball game that was scheduled for 1/30 Fri, is now being played Thursday 1/29 @ Watford City. Same game times at the Rough Rider Center.

🏅 Special Olympics North Dakota – Minot
Area Cornhole Tournament - Unified Division
Congratulations to our outstanding athletes and Unified Partners! We are incredibly proud of their sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication.
Division 1 – Unified
🥇 1st Place
Athlete: Demarcus Blaise – New Town High School
Unified Partner: Ariel Castaneda
🥈 2nd Place
Athlete: Shayne LoneBear-Smith – Alumni (New Town High School)
Unified Partner: Coy LoneBear-Smith – Alumni (New Town High School)
🏅 4th Place
Athlete: Zakiyah Colombe – New Town Middle School
Unified Partner: Miguel Tito Oba-ob – Edwin Loe Elementary
Division 2 – Unified
🥈 2nd Place
Athlete: Niibin Herman – Edwin Loe Elementary
Unified Partner: Ndaanis Houle – Edwin Loe Elementary
🥉 3rd Place
Athlete: Leiyah Ibarra – Edwin Loe Elementary
Unified Partner: Idalyss Ibarra
🏅 4th Place
Athlete: Amina Coele’ Chase
Unified Partner: Percy Chase – Parshall
🏅 5th Place
Athlete: Nodin Herman – Edwin Loe Elementary
Unified Partner: Xander Houle – Edwin Loe Elementary
SPED Teachers / Volunteers:
Coach: Arnold Grady
Zipporah Ortega, Josefina Tavera, Gary Monton, Gina Viernes, & Ariel Castaneda
Leadership & Support
Superintendent: Marc Bluestone
Business Manager: Nancy Reimer
Athletic Director: Orrin Weyrauch
SPED Director / Middle School 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
We extend our sincere appreciation to the parents, families, and staff of New Town Public Schools District #1 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.
Way to go, Eagles! 🦅💛💜

Edwin Loe Elementary
Community Open House
With Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
4:00-7:00 PM
Join us for an evening with your student’s teachers to discuss their progress and achievements.
Dinner will be provided.
We look forward to seeing our families!

Monday 1/26
BBB vs Parshall 2 games JV/Var 5:45/7:15

Tuesday 1/27
GBB @ Hazen C/JV/Var games start at 4:15

Wednesday 1/28
Eligibility Runs

Thursday 1/29
BBB @ Beulah C/JV/Var Games start at 4:00

Friday 1/30
GBB @ Watford City C/JV/Var Games start at 4:30
JHBBB vs White Shield (h) games start at 4:30/5:30
Wrestling @ New Salem Tournament East/West Varsity Tournament

Saturday 1/31
Girls Wrestling @ 4 Bears Casino
JV/JH Wrestling @ 4 Bears Casino
JHBBB vs Parshall (h) games starting at 10am

Please be aware of game changes due to weather and availability of some games/squads
GO EAGLES!!

Good afternoon: Due to the extreme cold, all K-8 after school activities have been cancelled. In addition, the JHBB with Mandaree has been postponed. If you have any questions, please call your child's school office. Thank you.

Come to NTHS on Monday Night and support the girl's basketball team! Go Eagles!

Mon 1/19
GBB vs Standing Rock/Ft. Yates (H) 4:15/5:45/7:15
JHBBB @ White Shield 4:30/5:30

Tues 1/20
BB vs Dickinson Trinity (H) 4:15/5:45/7:15
Wrestling dual vs Kenmare @ Stanley

Wed 1/21
Eligibility Runs—Based on Q3

Thur 1/22
GBB vs Beulah (H) 5:45/7:15
JHBB @ Mandaree 4:30/5:30

Fri 1/23
BB vs Killdeer (H) 4:15/5:45/7:15
GBB @ Tioga 5:45/7:15

Sat 1/24
JHBB vs Watford City (H) 10:00/11:00
Wrestling Girls Tournament @ Rugby

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

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.