Minden Public Schools

Reminder: CL Jones will be providing a summer school program that is available for all 4th-8th grade students. More information is included in the attachments. If you would like your child to attend then please complete the registration form and return it to the middle school office. Forms are due back by May 15th.

Please contact the middle school office if you have any questions!

The Minden Boys Golf team finished up their season in the very competitive C-4 district at Southern Hills in Hastings. The boys battled all day shooting a team total of 352 which placed 8th out of 16 teams. Turner Schmidt led the Whippets with an 81 barely missing out on a state qualifying birth by a single shot. Zach Klabunde and Brody Sexton both fired 89s. Travler Pearson was next with a 93, and Andrew Runions shot a 94. We are thankful for the efforts of these young men this season, and we look forward to the future of Minden Boys Golf.

Track & Field - State Meet Apparel - can be picked up in the HS Office Office TODAY.

Just a reminder that youth volleyball camp registrations are due today (May 19th). Here is the link to the form for the youth volleyball camp for girls entering grades 2nd - 8th grades in the fall. Camp will be June 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Please note specific times for each grade. Please let Coach Ratka know if you have any questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ERoJdfRlwWNl6pCJz7f1y_o6xW7WQnd_M40MGeX0Bk/edit?tab=t.0

Reminder that CL Jones summer weights program with Coach Wilson and Coach Wragge starts June 1. The program runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 to 9:30. It is for incoming 6th to 8th grade students only. Hope to see you there.

Please join us for the send-off tomorrow (Tuesday, May 19)!

Congratulations to the Minden Public Preschool graduates!

Congratulations to our most recent Whippet graduates! From your little admirers at East Elementary.

⛳️ District Golf @ Southern Hills 💜

Update:
Brody +2 through 2 holes
Zach E after 1 hole
Turner -1 after 1 hole

We are excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for our new East Elementary! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate this exciting milestone for our students, staff, and community. 📅 Monday, May 18, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 East Elementary Future Site – South Parking Lot off of 3rd Street

The golf team celebrated the end of a great season together with the annual Shawn Hollis Showcase on Friday. This year's format was a handicapped match play event. The varsity team took on the junior varsity team with the loser having to hand pick the range. The varsity came out with a 4 to 2 victory followed by a pizza party. We are lucky to have such a great group this season, but the season isn't over yet, as we head to Southern Hills in Hastings on Monday for districts. Thanks to everyone who has followed as shown support this season!

🏆 Middle School State Track & Field Championship 🏆
🚨 Good luck to our young Whippets competing at State! 🚨

You can follow the action here:
🔗 https://nebraskachampionshipmeet.com/

📊 Results
🎥 Livestream

💜🤍 Good Luck, Whippets! 🤍💜

👟 Garrett Hartman
💪 Shot Put
🥏 Discus

👟 Reagan Carey
⚡ 200 Meters
🔥 400 Meters
🦘 Long Jump
🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Relay

👟 Gemma Fritson
🏃‍♀️ 800 Meters
🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Relay
🏃‍♀️ 4x800 Relay

👟 Blakeleigh Harsin
🏃‍♀️ 1600 Meters
🏃‍♀️ 4x800 Relay

👟 Berkley Hatch
🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Relay

👟 Regan Johnson
🏃‍♀️ 800 Meters
🏃‍♀️ 4x800 Relay
🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Relay

👟 Addie Jordan
🏃‍♀️ 4x400 Relay
🎯 Pole Vault

👟 Emerson Kuehn
🏃‍♀️ 1600 Meters
🏃‍♀️ 4x800 Relay

🐾 Let’s go, Whippets! 💜🤍

Thank you so much to Highstreet Insurance for the Friday boost! We are very grateful for such a supportive community!

2026 5th Grade Cribbage Champion!

American History students shared their wax museum projects with high schoolers and middle schoolers this week. Mr. Maulsby's students each presented on an important historical event.

The Minden Classic Boys Golf Invite is off and running at Lochland Country Club in Hastings!

If you would like to order something from our State Track & Field Meet Apparel Store we would sure appreciate the support. Congratulations to the following athletes for qualifying for state.
** Myla Emery, Sr - 100m Hurdles
** Victoria Hansen - So - Discus
** Luke Grollmes - Sr - 110m Hurdles & 300m Hurdles
** Logan Verbeck - Jr - 400m
** Parker Hatch - Jr - 400m & 300m Hurdles
** Traelin Christensen - Jr - Discus & Shot Put

CLOSES - Midnight - TODAY - Thursday, May 14
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/statetf26

🏃‍♂️ GET READY, MINDEN! 🏃‍♀️

Mark you calendars now for this fun event!

You can register and start collecting donations right away!

Join us for the Bright Start 5K & 1-Mile Color Run/Walk at CL Jones Middle School on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM!

📚 Kick off the school year with color, community, and FUN!
Whether you run, walk, or just come cheer everyone on, this event is for ALL ages and all members of the community!

🎉 Every participant will receive color powder to throw at the end of the event if they choose!

👕 Wear light-colored clothing to show off the colors!

💜 Donations support our students through student council programs, student needs, activities, and scholarships.

👉 Donate & register online at:
myfunrun.com/cljonesmiddleschool

Free will donations will also be accepted at the event, and businesses/community members are encouraged to support our students as well!

Grab your family, invite your friends, and help us start the school year in the brightest way possible! 🌟

After some fantastic auditions this morning, Bailey Alkire and Dayne Porter were selected as the drum majors for the 2026 MHS Marching Band!

2026 State Track & Field Apparel Order - DUE Thursday, May 14 - MIDNIGHT

More details coming.......

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/statetf26

Congrats to.....our 2026 State Track & Field Meet QUALIFIERS
Victoria Hansen - Discus
Myla Emery - 100m Hurldes
Traelin Christensen - Shot Put
Traelin Christensen - Discus
Logan Verbeck - 400m
Luke Grollmes - 110m Hurdles
Luke Grollmes - 300m Hurdles
Parker Hatch - 400m - District Champion
Parker Hatch - 300m Hurdles - District Champion