NTPS Culture Night will be on Friday, January 28 at the Edwin Loe Elementary School from 6-8 pm. Everyone is welcome! A meal will be served.
See attached Rapid Testing events available.
Please note: A JV Boys BB game has been added for tomorrow at Powers Lake 4:15 pm.
The high school library got new flexible seating! So, the tables that were in the library are free…first come first served! They are outside by the dumpster.
Christmas Academy Dates for NTHS Students. Parents: please check your child's PowerSchool. If there is over 7 absences in any class, or if your child is failing any class, encourage your child to take advantage of the academy and tutoring available. Saturday 9-4, Sunday noon to 7, and Monday through Wednesday 9-4. Please call Ms. Reimer on her cell number at 701-567-3888 if you have any questions.
Dear Families,
The New Town School District has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17.
The post appears to be part of a national TikTok trend and did not originate in our school district. We have heard reports from other districts that the same post is circulating in their schools. While we do not believe the threat to be credible, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking it seriously.
Additionally, the district has been in contact with the New Town Police Department and the TAT Law Enforcement regarding the post. We may have an increased police presence in our buildings on Friday as an added precaution.
This situation serves as a good example of why it is important to avoid sharing posts online that refer to school safety threats. Even if they are not credible threats, they can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for our students, families, and staff. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online.
If you or your child become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else, please notify a school staff member or trusted adult right away.
As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students.
Sincerely,
Marc Bluestone, Interim Superintendent
Good morning: There will be a soft lock down drill today at the elementary school.
We are practicing safety drills to keep our students safe and to ensure they know the procedures. Please know that your children are safe. Thank you.
The New Town Middle School and High School Winter Concert is this evening at 6:00 pm at the high school gymnasium. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The JV games vs Mandaree are canceled due to Mandaree not having enough players. In addition, the varsity game set for Saturday has now been moved to Friday in Mandaree.
Mrs. Ehley's class making ribbon skirts. Amazing!
The Elementary Christmas Winter concert will be this evening at the Edwin Loe Elementary School. K-2 will be at 6:00 pm and Grades 3-4 at 7:15 pm. Hope to see everyone there!
This is a friendly reminder that the "Snuggle Up with a Good Book” Family Event will be held this evening, Wednesday, December 8 at 4-6 pm. Please join us.
After a month and a half of preparing, the problems of democracy students competed in the 2021 American Legion Oratory Contest on December3rd. Kaitlyn Mosset, placed third overall, Hazen Thomas, placed 2nd, and Zoe Fox, placed first.
Both Hazen and Zoe have qualified for the Legion Oratory District Competition in Ray on December 11th.
Important Notice: This afternoon, at approximately 1:00 pm. A teacher reported a student saying an inappropriate comment about a firearm. The high school and middle school was immediately put in lock down and law enforcement was called. Law enforcement determined that there was no danger in the building and at 1:32 pm, we were given the all clear to lift the lock down. All students are safe. If you have any questions, please contact Interim Superintendent Marc Bluestone.
See attached. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please contact any senior class member. They are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.
Blood Drive sponsored by NTHS Student Council on December 13th. Go to https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa to make an appointment.
Covid Clinics Available
See attached flyer
All 5/6 and JH GBB games for this week have been postponed.
We apologize for any inconveniences.
Dear New town Families,
The School board met at 1:30 today and decided to extend Thanksgiving Break to include Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23. This will allow extra time for CoVID cleaning and safety checks.
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Beth A. Zietz Superintendent
FIREARM INCIDENT
New Town, ND (November 18, 2021, 1:40 p.m.): One student is detained after reports of the student bringing a firearm to school. There were no injuries related to the incident.
New Town Police Department and Three Affiliated Tribes Police Department were contacted by New Town Public Schools of an incident regarding a firearm located on school premises. Witnesses say that a male student was in possession of a firearm on school grounds and did not see a firearm.
Upon further investigation law enforcement requested MHA Drug Enforcement to conduct a canine sniff of the school building, grounds and immediate area for the presence of a firearm. No firearm has been located by law enforcement personnel.
Law Enforcement is conducting a thorough investigation of the incident and has taken statements from student witnesses and parents. There is no apparent danger to students or the public at this time.
The New Town Police Department and Three Affiliated Tribes Law Enforcement encourage students and parents to report threats of violence to help us keep our students and school staff safe.
