There’s nothing better than seeing our second graders sharing their love of reading with our kindergarten friends!
We love watching our older students become role models while our littlest learners grow in confidence and excitement about reading!
There were smiles, movement, lots of fun, and maybe a little bit of silliness along the way!
School pictures are coming up! Families can order school pictures online using the link below.
👉 How to order:
Click the link below.
In the search bar, type East Elementary.
Select the first option: East Elementary School ONLINE ORDERING – Fall 2026.
Follow the prompts to place your order.
📷 School Picture Ordering Link: http://www.martinphotography.hhimagehost.com/
Pre-K through 3rd grade students at East Elementary will have their pictures taken on Wednesday, September 9th!
Get those smiles ready! 😊 We’re looking forward to seeing all those picture-perfect smiles!
🐾 Congratulations to our Little Whippets of the Month! 🐾
We are so proud of these students and the positive examples they set for others!
Keep shining, Whippets!
Can you believe September starts tomorrow?! 🗓️As we head into a new month, here are a few important reminders and dates to mark your calendars.
**SPECIAL NOTICE** If you are a Freshman please arrive between 7:45-8:00 am. You will take your pictures first thing before you leave for your field trip. Please report to the HS Auditorium.
Nebraska State Fair Field Trip Update!
Our Nebraska State Fair field trip will look a little different this year. We are excited for our students to experience Nebraska’s Largest Classroom!
2nd & 3rd Grade: Tuesday, September 1st— Please arrive on time so we can depart at 8:30 a.m. as scheduled. Students will return to school around 3:00 p.m.
1st Grade: Wednesday, September 2nd — Please arrive on time so we can depart at 8:30 a.m. as scheduled. Students will return to school around 3:00 p.m.
Please have your child wear a purple shirt on the day of their field trip so we can easily identify our students while at the fair.
Lunch will be provided for all students attending the field trip.
Please be sure to check your child’s book-bag for a bright orange note with all the important field trip information.
If you have any questions, please call the school at 308-832-2460.
Thank you for your understanding! We’re looking forward to a fun and educational day at the Nebraska State Fair — Nebraska’s Largest Classroom! 🌽
And of course, there’s always time for a little recess fun! 😊💜 Mrs. Olson and a student enjoying the teeter-totter!
We love our Whippets! 🐾💜
It’s our afternoon preschoolers’ time! 💛 They are loving center time—creating, playing, and making new friends! 🧩✨
A reminder to families: Breakfast is FREE for all K–12 students this school year! 🎉
We’d love to see even more smiling faces tomorrow morning! 🍎🥛
Just a friendly reminder to our Minden Public Preschool families that our Open House is TODAY from 5:00–6:00 PM! 🎉
Come meet your child’s teachers, bring your school supplies, explore the classrooms, and enjoy a fun scavenger hunt! We can’t wait to welcome you and your family and get ready for a wonderful school year! 💛📚
📅 Today, August 17
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Minden East Elementary
We can’t wait to see you! 🍎✨
It’s Friday! 🎉 That means we have a 2:00 PM dismissal today!
Just a friendly reminder as you make your plans for the afternoon.
Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!
