5th Grade Band Meeting and Rental Night! If your 5th grade students plans on being in band this year, please attend this meeting. Contact Mr. Stubbs with any questions matthew.stubbs@mindenwhippets.org
Your Minden Whippets fall athletic and fine arts posters are now available! Pick up your copy of the Athletic Event Poster at Minden Exchange Bank and grab you Fine Arts Poster at First Bank of Minden! You can also pick up a copy at the MHS office while supplies last. GO WHIPPETS!!!
7th/8th grade volleyball will have an initial volleyball meeting for students on Friday, August 16, in room 223 after school at 2:15. Parents are invited. The first practice is Monday, August 19 at 3:40. Go Whippets!
Middle School Student Council Fundraiser
All shirts are $15 and proceeds go to CLJMS middle school student council. Sales are open to all members of the public, not just middle school students.
All orders are due by August 23rd at noon.
2024 Cross Country Apparel Store is OPEN - Store will close on: Friday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
https://mindencrosscountry2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
The first Whippet media day was a success! Thank you to coaches and players for all the great content. Can't wait to see everyone else tomorrow!
First day of golf practice 2024! 💜⛳️
It's great to get the cleats back on and watch the hard work these guys put in this summer start to pay off.
We're excited to see MPS students tomorrow, August 13th.Elementary and Middle School students will be dismissed at 3:20 and 3:30 accordingly on August 13, 14, and 15.Minden High School will follow a modified schedule for the first two days of classes.
The following is for HS (9-12) students only.
Dates:Tuesday, August 13th and Wednesday, August 14th Time: 8 to 2
HS students will be released at 2-buses will run at 3:30
Students NOT participating in a fall sport will be dismissed at 2 for the rest of the day. Students in a fall sport will need to return to school for photos with our digital media program.
We’re excited to start the new school year at Minden High School. Please be aware that we’ll be following a modified schedule for the first two days of classes.
Important Schedule Details:
Dates: Tuesday, August 13th, and Wednesday, August 14th Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students will be released at 2 p.m.. buses will fun at 3:30 p.m.
Students NOT participating in a fall sport will be dismissed at 2:p.m. for the rest of the day. Students participating in a fall sport will need to return to school each afternoon for photos with our new digital media program.
Your child’s head coach will provide more details to your child regarding the photo sessions being held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In just four short years, Minden FFA has become a nationally ranked 2-star chapter through the National FFA Organization! We will be recognized on stage at the National FFA Convention in October.
Middle school football meeting and uniform checkout for any 7th and 8th grade students interested in playing will be Thursday 8/15 from 3:30-4:15. First team practice will be Monday 8/19.
We're excited to see you at East Elementary's open house. This is for all students in grades through kindergarten through third grade this evening from 5:00-6:30. This evening you can meet your teacher, take a fun picture, drop off your supplies, and take a scavenger hunt/tour around the building.
Due to the progress of construction the open house at CLJMS will be postponed to a later date. We will provide updated information on the open house as soon as it's available.
Centers=our kindergarten happy place!
Now is your chance to get some Minden Band apparel! This order is open to anyone. Orders will be distributed at the high school when completed. A portion of the funds will benefit our band program.
https://mindenband24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
All 7-8th Grade band members will need to order the purple "Minden Whippet Band" design for marching band season. Many 8th grade students will have these from last year.
In our lunchroom learning era.
Golf fans, don't forget to purchase your gear for the upcoming season. Orders are due tomorrow! Thanks!
https://mindengirlsgolf24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
The MHS Band has been hard at work the last 2 days preparing for the Fall marching band season! Band camp continues next week on Monday and Tuesday.
Weekly Update:
*August 5th and 6th-Kindergarten Jumpstart for all incoming kindergarten students Say goodbye to your child at the front doors of East Elementary at 8:00, and hear all about their fun time at the front doors of East Elementary at 11:00 each day. Parents can see the classrooms at our open house time on August 8th-we promise!:). Students should bring a backpack and filled water bottle. This opportunity is optional.
*Open House for all K-3rd grade students will be from 5:00-6:30 on August 8th. Meet your homeroom teacher and tour around the building using our scavenger hunt guide. A welcome to school photo opportunity will be available so bring your camera if you'd like.
*The first day of school is August 13th. Before school to do's: gather school supplies, join schoology, complete powerschool forms(1st through 3rd graders), practice your morning routine, if necessary fill out a free/reduced lunch form, download the Minden Whippets app., and email sandy.pohl@mindenwhippets.org with questions.
