The New Town Public School District will be offering a grab-and-go breakfast this week beginning tomorrow from 8:30 am until 9:30 am. In addition, a sack lunch will be provided from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm. The meals will be available in the white school suburban parked in the parking lot right outside the service entrance of the high school cafeteria. Four Bears Segment will deliver both the breakfasts and the lunches to their community. Please check with the Segment office for their delivery times.
See attached message from the North Segment.
As per the Governor of North Dakota, school will be closed for one week beginning tomorrow, March 16 until March 20. School will resume on Monday, March 23.
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 16 due to a professional development day. School will resume on Tuesday, March 17. Also, due to the cancellation of the state basketball tournament, there will be school on Thursday and Friday, March 19-20.
Public Service Announcement from the New Town Public School District Board of Education:
For the safety and security of our students and staff, there will be no after school activities including tutoring, Saturday Academies, open gyms, or weight room workouts until at least May 1st. The school buildings will be closed at 4:30 pm daily. The business office will be closed at 5 pm. No school building or office will be open on the weekends for any activity. The school district will not send out any students for field trips during this time. The Missoula Children’s Theater (March 30-April 2) will be postponed to a later date. Prom (April 18th) is tentatively still on the schedule. However, the district may decide to limit outside guests. A decision will be made within the next 2 weeks regarding this event. Parent Teacher Conferences is scheduled for April 20th and 21st may be moved to May as well. A decision regarding PTC’s will be made in the near future.
In addition, all previously scheduled events such as the Little Shell Warbonnet Dance (March 28), and the Elbowoods Classic Basketball Tournament (April 10-12) will not be allowed to use the school district’s facilities.
Any school closure will be based on the risk factors to the school district following the guidelines and consultation from the Governor’s office, the ND Department of Public Instruction, the ND Department of Health, and the MHA Nation.
Please continue to follow the ND Department of Health recommendations:
o wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds;
o avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
o cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw it away;
o clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces/objects regularly;
o get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and eat healthy foods;
o avoid close contact with people who are sick;
o and stay home when you are sick.
The school board and administration strongly believes that this is no time to panic and to keep your children from attending school. We are doing our best to keep the school safe and secure for our children and staff.
Students of the month for February-students that show a good attitude and character every day. They come to school ready to work.
Soaring Eagle-a student who has improved in academics, behavior, or attendance.
Edwin Loe Elementary had their pie the teacher day on Friday. The top three readers in each class for the month of February got to throw a pie at their teacher. It was all in good fun and there were many smiles and laughs.
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 16th due to a professional development day. School will resume on Tuesday, March 17th. Have a safe and relaxing weekend.
March 13, 2020 2:45 pm
FARGO – On Friday, March 13, due to the Emergency Declaration issued by President Trump the NDHSAA all remaining 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason State Tournaments including the 2020 NDHSAA Class B Boys Basketball State Tournament. In addition to the remaining 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason Basketball State Tournaments being suspended, all remaining fine arts and spring sports seasons have been suspended indefinitely, which includes practices and game contests. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Message from the New Town Board of Education, March 12, 2020
New Town High School announces the Class of 2020 Honor Graduates
Please see the important information on the school website www.newtown.k12.nd.us concerning COVID-19. Please be advised that all updates will be posted on the school website.
Friendly reminder: NTPS will have an early out next Monday, March 9, 2020 so staff and students can attend the Region Boys Basketball Game @ 4Bears Casino that begins at 3 pm vs. Ray.The elementary school will release at 2:20 pm and the high school will release at 2:30 pm.
Garrison Speech Meet 2020 is in the books: Brenden Kerzmann 7th in dramatic and 8th in serious. Lauren Briggs and Amanda Anthony 6th in humorous duo. Lauren Briggs 3rd in Storytelling. Zoey Four Bear also competed in Humorous Interp. Go Eagles!! 🦅
Boys Basketball Region Brackets
NTPS will have an early out next Monday, March 9, 2020 so staff and students can attend the Region Boys Basketball Game @ 4Bears Casino that begins at 3 pm vs. Ray.The elementary school will release at 2:20 pm and the high school will release at 2:30 pm.
A note from administration: To clear up any miscommunication, there is school on March 13th following the approved school calendar. There will be no school on March 16th for a professional development day.
This is what hard work and dedication looks like! Good job NTHS Speech Team! And the season isn’t over yet.
District BB Tournament Brackets
There is only a few days left to pre-order the 2019-2020 yearbook for the early-bird price of $30. Go to jostens.com and order yours today!! There are also order forms available at each school's office.
