Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools

Mrs. Herrmann's 5th graders made oil pastel drawings in art!

🌲 Winter Camp at the Waubun School Forest ❄️ Today, Kimmerle's 4th graders and some of Michaels's 10th, 11th, and 12th graders came out for a meaningful Winter Camp experience at the Waubun School Forest. The day celebrated the beauty of nature, the richness of Ojibwe culture, and the wonder of winter wildlife. Here’s what they explored: 📖 Ojibwe Storytelling: Students learned about the important role winter storytelling plays in Ojibwe culture, preserving traditions and teaching life lessons. 🐦 Winter Birds: They studied the unique behaviors of winter birds and created suet cakes to support these resilient creatures in our forest. 🌨️ Outdoor Exploration: Embracing the crisp winter air, students connected with the natural beauty of the School Forest. We’re proud to provide opportunities like these that deepen students’ understanding of culture, community, and the environment. Thank you for supporting programs that bring learning to life in nature!

WHS is offering CDL courses

🌲 Winter Camp at the Waubun School Forest ❄️ Today, Ueke's 4th graders came out for a meaningful Winter Camp experience at the Waubun School Forest. The day celebrated the beauty of nature, the richness of Ojibwe culture, and the wonder of winter wildlife. Here’s what they explored: 📖 Ojibwe Storytelling: Students learned about the important role winter storytelling plays in Ojibwe culture, preserving traditions and teaching life lessons. 🐦 Winter Birds: They studied the unique behaviors of winter birds and created suet cakes to support these resilient creatures in our forest. 🌨️ Outdoor Exploration: Embracing the crisp winter air, students connected with the natural beauty of the School Forest. We’re proud to provide opportunities like these that deepen students’ understanding of culture, community, and the environment. Thank you for supporting programs that bring learning to life in nature!

Please join Waubun Ogema White Earth Schools Community Education Program for two fun events coming up in February and March. Watch our school Facebook and Website for more information to come. If you have any questions please reach out to the high school office and ask to talk to Kayla.

Check out what our WHS students are doing at the Mashkiki Maaginigan Health Event: Click on link then click on #5 Mahnomen for the video https://ar.med.umn.edu/

Sports Announcements 01/28 Basketball Double Header vs. LPA @ Audubon 01/30 Dance @ Mahnomen (Halftime performance) JH Boys Basketball vs LPA @ Mahnomen Girls Basketball @ Win-E-Mac Boys Basketball vs. Climax/Fisher @ Mahnomen 01/31 JH Boys Basketball vs. Win-E-Mac @ Mahnomen Wrestling Dual vs. Frazee @ Waubun 02/01 Dance @ Hawley Wrestling @ Larimore

SnoDaze Dress Up Days: Monday: Dress to Impress Tuesday: Jersey Day Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday Thursday: Camo Day Friday: Spirit Day

Student Council will be hosting Coin Wars during SnoDaze. Students can put ANY coins into their class box on the stage before school for positive cash. You can put dollar bills into other class boxes as negative cash to sabotage them and lower their total. The class at the end of the week with the most positive cash will win a root beer float party. Money will go towards student council.

Waubun Minecraft beat Big Lake High School on Monday 2-1 bringing us one step to state with a 4-3 season record! Competition continues today with Fortnite at 4:30, tune in on the MNVL Twitch to catch the action.

On Friday, January 24th- WOWE students gathered at the White Earth Tribal College for the Mashkiki Maaginigan event- session 2. Students explored careers in dentistry, emergency medicine, pharmacy, and nursing. The event also encourages students to honor their Native American culture in their future careers. The final session will be held in April.

Meet Us Monday! The Ogema Title 1 reading and math teachers create a supportive and engaging learning environment, where students can explore various math concepts, improve their reading comprehension, and build confidence in their abilities. Each day they celebrate amazing progress with their students! It is time we celebrate their hard work!

If you can't make it to Sno-Daze today, you will be able to watch it here on our livestream. https://www.youtube.com/live/2idKWxrDFXs

Congratulations to Gabe Demere, Cade Walz, and Dylan McMullen who qualified for the 9th Grade and Under State Tournament at Champlin Park on February 1st. MNGWL Region 8 Results: Gabe Demere - 1st Place - 133 Cade Walz - 1st Place - 152 Dylan McMullen - 2nd Place - 160 Don Turner - 4th Place - 172 Avery Bush - 5th Place - 107 Triston Jackson - 6th Place - 189

🌲Learning beyond the classroom! 🌲 Kick Start recent visit to the School Forest was a experience to remember! From outdoor cooking and fort building to using tools and participating in hands-on activities, students embraced the joy of learning in nature. Outdoor education fosters creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while supporting physical and mental well-being. It’s incredible to see how stepping into nature sparks curiosity and builds confidence! A huge thank-you to our amazing teachers and families for supporting this adventure. Together, we’re creating memories and skills that will last a lifetime! #OutdoorLearning #SchoolForestAdventures #NatureInspired #HandsOnLearning #CuriosityAndConfidence

Wrestling Triangular tonight in Waubun

2025 Snowmobile Safety Class

🌲 Winter Camp at the School Forest 🌲 This week, we had the privilege of hosting the 6th-grade class for a Winter Camp experience at the School Forest! Next week we are excited to welcome 4th grade students. The students were immersed in learning, culture, and connection, thanks to three amazing special guests: ✨ Bob Shimek (White Earth Tribal College) shared his expertise on Indigenous Phenology, tying natural events to weather and seasonal changes. He introduced us to the Turtle Calendar, the 28-day lunar cycle, and traditional winter full moons: • Manidoo Giizisoons (Little Spirit Moon) – December • Gichi-Manidoo Giizis (Great Spirit Moon) – January • Namebini Giizis (Sucker Fish Moon) – February ✨ Jimmy Uran (White Earth Natural Resources) taught the art of harvesting Red Willow bark (Red Dogwood) to make Kinikinic, a sacred mixture for tobacco offerings. He’s preparing these offerings for our maple tapping this spring! ✨ Vince Olson, a talented storyteller, reminded us of the power of winter storytelling. He shared traditional stories and encouraged students to share their own family stories. We’re proud to provide opportunities like these that deepen students’ understanding of culture, community, and the environment. Thank you for supporting programs that bring learning to life in nature!

Elementary Night is TONIGHT!! JV girls game will start at 4:30. Varsity girls start at approximately 5:30., with the Ogema Elementary students being recognized at girls halftime. Varsity boys start at approximately 7:00, with the Waubun Elementary students being recognized at boys halftime. Students MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend the game. We can't wait to see you all fill the stands and cheer on our Thunderbirds!

🌲 Winter Camp at the Waubun School Forest ❄️ Last week 2nd graders and 5th graders came out to the Waubun School Forest for a meaningful Winter Camp experience. The day celebrated the beauty of nature, the richness of Ojibwe culture, and the wonder of winter wildlife. We are excited to welcome the 6th grade this week. Here’s what they explored: 📖 Ojibwe Storytelling: Students learned about the important role winter storytelling plays in Ojibwe culture, preserving traditions, and teaching life lessons. Thank you Vince Olson for working with us and sharing your wisdom. 🐦 Winter Birds: They studied the unique behaviors of winter birds and created suet cakes to support these resilient creatures in our forest. Huge shout out to Benson + Turner Foods, Inc. for donating the lard. 🌨️ Outdoor Exploration: Embracing the crisp winter air, students connected with the natural beauty of the School Forest. We’re proud to provide opportunities like these that deepen students’ understanding of culture, community, and the environment. Thank you for supporting programs that bring learning to life in nature!