Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Mrs. Starkey's class made neon art today!

Ms. Agnes; Neon art!

Mrs. Brekke's class made Neon penguins!

Mrs. Skersick's kindergarteners made neon jelly fish this week!

Mrs. Brekke's third graders made neon penguins this week!

Wrestling 1/13/26

Activity Schedule Jan 12th- Jan 17th

WE HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📣
AIEF's 2026-2027 scholarships are NOW LIVE!
You can scan the QR code below to apply or follow this link: https://loom.ly/tdCpi2c
For more information, please visit https://loom.ly/ghCQxcA

STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE IN CLOSE UP TO ATTEND
This July 8-11 in Washington, D.C., Close Up and its partners are hosting NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026, a large-scale deliberative gathering of 400 young Americans from all 50 states. We are inviting your students to submit their names for a chance to participate: to deliberate the issues shaping the midterm elections with their peers—at no cost to them!
STUDENT SIGN-UP: https://www.closeup.org/nextgen-roundtable-decision-2026-participant-sign-up/?_cldee=owmBuQdCkhnhWotxKyA1oaljjTnMZP5ltT41bwyweCaikPXXzP1HVX4W3jnVC740&recipientid=lead-fa20fedc59edea11a817000d3a31c841-55fe41ae9e1e4c81a8567f08ecebe924&esid=8887694f-d3ec-f011-8543-000d3a59ecad
This exciting program, hosted by Close Up, the Stanford University Deliberative Democracy Lab, Generation Lab, and the Hoover Institution’s Center for Revitalizing American Institutions, will convene a nationally representative sample of first-time voters to deliberate key policy issues, listen to other perspectives, and share their priorities in an impact report published nationwide. There is no cost to participate, as all expenses are covered by philanthropic support.

Even if your students will not be first-time voters this year, we still encourage them to submit their names. All students aged 14-20 will have the opportunity to share their voices in our nationwide youth survey and take part in other deliberative events and webinars.

Reminder for students in grades 7-12: Semester 1 ends on FRIDAY and if you fail a class you WILL BE REQUIRED to attend Summer School in June. The other option is to do credit recovery above and beyond your regular class schedule to make up the class by the end of the school year. Questions or concerns can be directed towards the Guidance Office or Dejah Anderson

CLASS of 2026: SENIORS: we need ALL senior/baby pictures ASAP for the Yearbook

Waubun after school activities this week: Tutoring: Tuesday w/Kristi Y, Wednesday & Thursday in the Band Room. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
- End of the semester is Friday so if your student needs some extra help or time getting missing assignments in our tutoring program is here to help!!!! Open to ALL STUDENTS in grades 7-12

🎉 Waubun Explorers Blend Above Fundraiser 🎉

We’re excited to announce our Blend Above online sale is happening
📅 Saturday, January 3rd – Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Waubun Explorers is selling delicious dips, sauces, and mixes — and the best part is that it’s 100% online and ships directly to you! 🙌

Terry Teiken Tournament 🏆 Way to go, boys! Lots of podium finishes—hard work paying off! 💪🤼‍♂️ Wrestling Results from the Terry Teiken Tournament in Lake Park: Varsity: 107 - Keo Keezer - 6th Place 114 - Avery Bush - 2nd Place 121 - Owen Hoban - 4th Place 133 - Brandon Miller - 5th Place 145 - Henry Geray - 3rd Place 152 - Manny Johnson - 2nd Place 172 - Cade Walz- 3rd Place 189 - Dylan McMullen - 1st Place Girls: Joei Eaglefeather - 1st Place JV: Aksel Askelson - 1st Place Triston Jackson- 1st Place Joseph Keezer - 2nd Place Don Turner - 2nd Place Joe Giard-Lang - 3rd Place

🎉 Shout Out to Local Flavor! 🎉
We’re proud to serve locally made food at our school and want to give a big thank you to B & T Meats for providing quality, hometown goodness for our students. Supporting local businesses helps strengthen our community—and our lunch trays! 🥣🍽️
Thank you, B & T Meats, for being a great partner in feeding our school! 👏

Look at these amazing Lil' Thunderbirds! They earned Tbird Tickets throughout the week and were able to pick out a prize for their efforts. Keep up the good work!

💃🕺 PreK–6 Dance Day Camp! 🕺💃

Join the Mahnomen–Waubun Thunderbird Dance Team for a fun-filled morning of dancing, games, and learning a routine — with a performance at noon for family & friends! 🎶✨

📅 Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–Noon
📍 Mahnomen HS Gym
💲 $25/dancer | $50 family max

👕 T-shirt included | 🍎 Snacks provided
📝 Register by Jan. 23

📧 Questions? sdelong@mahnomen.k12.mn.us

Thunderbird Wrestlers are headed to LPA