The first day of practice was a big success for our girls wrestling team! Read our season preview here!
https://sites.google.com/mindenwhippets.org/mindengirlswrestling/news/23-24-season-preview
1st day of winter sports practices for our high school sports teams. We are looking forward to a great season for basketball and wrestling!!!
Our last Teammate of the Week - Rebbeca Lempka was nominated by Bella Reed for having some great shots against GICC and always being coachable. Congratulations Rebbeca!! 💜🏐💜
Our first shoot-a-thon was a success! Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and to Midwest Meat Company for the delicious meal! We are looking forward to the season. Practice starts on Monday!
HIGH SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS PARENT MEETING REMINDER!
This is a reminder that we have our parent meetings for high school girls and boys basketball as well as girls and boys wrestling scheduled for Monday November 13th. There will not be a whole group meeting before the coaches meetings this year. When you enter the high school you will be directed to the appropriate room for your child's sport. Meetings begin at 6:30 PM!
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NEW BASKETBALL RULES REMINDER:
This is a reminder for all high school basketball fans that the rules regarding fouls and free throws has changed. Effective for this season and moving forward, there will no longer be a 1 and 1 free throw for bonus. The new rule states starting with the 5th foul of each quarter, the team will shoot 2 free throws. This is in effect for both high school and middle school basketball games.
https://www.nfhs.org/articles/free-throw-procedures-and-foul-administration-amended-in-2023-24-high-school-basketball-rules-changes/
MPS Will be hosting the annual Veterans Day Program on Friday November 10th at 9am in the High School gymnasium. FCCLA is once again hosting breakfast beginning at 7:30am.
It's Aebelskiver time in Foods class!!!
We are studying foods that relate to heritages ... and can you think of a better way to start this unit in Minden???
HS GBB team supporting the 8th graders against Ravenna. Go Whippets!
Reminder: Pictures retakes are November 8th. Please call the school offices with questions.
Say hello to the new Whippet high school girls wrestling room (old activity gym weight room)! Wall mats are up, mats are down, and the coaches and wrestlers have been painting to make it their home!! Here is a sneak peek!
East can't wait to see the state champion volleyball team Tuesday morning!
STATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS PARADE CELEBRATION!
We are inviting the whole community of Minden to join us in a celebration of our State Champion Volleyball Team on Wednesday November 8th at 4pm downtown on the square. We will have a short Champions Walk (parade) starting on the corner of 5th and N Colorado and going around the square one time where they will then stop at the Opera House. The mayor, coaches, and players will speak from the balcony. We invite everyone who is able to line the sidewalks around the square to cheer on our girls as they make the Champions Walk!
Following the parade the Tribland Tailgate Sports Show will be broadcasting from Minden High School in the commons. During their show, they will highlight the Whippet Volleyball team and interview players and coaches. This show is scheduled to start at 5pm and any parents or supporters are welcome to come and watch the show in the commons as well. Here is a link to the Tribland Sports Tailgate Show website:
https://www.hastingstribune.com/sports/tribland_tailgate_talk_show/
The State Champion Volleyball team will be at East Elementary on Tuesday 7th in the morning from 7:30am until school starts to celebrate their championship with the East kids as they come to school! They will have their gold championship medals as well as the State Championship Trophy! Parents are welcome to walk in with their kids if they want to take pictures with their child with players and the trophy!! The players will be located in the front hallway of the East main entrance!
https://fb.watch/o8T_qbi4Gu/?mibextid=SphRi8
Congratulations to Addison Klabunde for being selected for All Southwest Conference Softball! A complete list of the All SWC team is included. Job well done!
The C.L. Jones Middle School is giving you a chance to order some Whippet Gear with Holiday Cheer! Please get your order in by Thursday, Nov. 9th! Go Whippets!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HOLIDAY608
Words cannot express my gratitude for these two!! Having a good activities director is so important. These two aren't just good though. They are great!! They have been there whenever I have needed something the past 5 years. They have offered me wisdom and advice and listened sometimes through my tears. I was a little anxious when Mr. Rowse decided to retire, but Mr. Strong made a seamless transition which I am so thankful for. Both are such positive leaders in our school. This trophy is definitely shared with them. Minden Public Schools is so lucky to have you.
When asked by the media on Saturday about Coach Rowse, I said that without him I would not be standing here today with a championship trophy. He has had such an impact on my life. He taught me more than X's & O's. He taught me about pouring your heart and soul into something and working hard despite not always seeing the fruit of your labor. I never thought I had what it took to be a head coach. I always thought I was best in a supporting role. He taught me that I could. His legacy on Minden Volleyball will last forever.
Thanks again to both of you!! I am forever grateful.
Some nice recognition for girls on our team from the Omaha World Herald All-Tournament Teams!! These girls know their success is not possible without their teammates. Congratulations girls!! We are so proud of you!! 💜🏐💜
Reminder: football banquet tomorrow, Monday, November 6 at 7 PM in the high school commons. Freshman and Juniors please bring a main dish, sophomores a side dish and seniors a dessert.