Congrats to our February Whippets of the Month!
Some parts around town are slick. Be take your time, slow down, and be safe.
Another round of Good Cookie Awards! 🍪🎉
These students earned it by making smart choices and spreading positivity.
Way to go—we’re proud of you!
These students earned it by making smart choices and spreading positivity.
Way to go—we’re proud of you!
Little Whippet Cheer Camp reminder that the last day to register is February 5th
✨ Preschool Enrollment Is Open! ✨
Minden Public Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
-Applications will be mailed February 23, 2026
-Applications accepted through March 23, 2026
Children who turn 3 on or before July 31st are eligible.
📞 For more information or to request an application, contact the Central Office at (308) 832-2440.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 💜
Minden Public Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!
-Applications will be mailed February 23, 2026
-Applications accepted through March 23, 2026
Children who turn 3 on or before July 31st are eligible.
📞 For more information or to request an application, contact the Central Office at (308) 832-2440.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! 💜
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! 📚✏️
Join us Wednesday, February 4th and Thursday, February 5th
⏰ Early release at 1:00 PM both days
🚫 No school on Friday, February 6th
We look forward to seeing you!
Join us Wednesday, February 4th and Thursday, February 5th
⏰ Early release at 1:00 PM both days
🚫 No school on Friday, February 6th
We look forward to seeing you!
February Reminders
📚 Book Fair is coming next week! 📚
We’re excited to welcome families to the East Elementary Library Book Fair during Parent-Teacher Conference Week! This is a great chance to stop by before or after your conference, browse some amazing books, and help build your child’s love of reading 💜
MPS is looking for great staff to join our team. Apply at https://www.mindenwhippets.org/page/employment
Good Cookie Award day! 🍪🎉
We are so proud of our students who continue to make great choices and lead by example every day.
Kindergarten royalty attended the wedding of Q and U and celebrated with a tea party and the waltz.
These second graders celebrated Lola's 90th birthday! Lola volunteers to read with their class every week. Thank you and happy birthday, Lola!
TeamMates Mentee Night & Chuck-a-duck fundraiser
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
TeamMates night and Chuck-a-duck Fundraiser is this Friday at the home basketball game against Holdrege. All MENTEES will get in free and a free drink and popcorn.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
TeamMates night and Chuck-a-duck Fundraiser is this Friday at the home basketball game against Holdrege. All MENTEES will get in free and a free drink and popcorn.
We had our first Good Cookie Award of the school year today! 🍪🎉
This special award celebrates students who do great things, make good choices, and show integrity every day. We are so proud of our kids for being kind, responsible, and setting such a great example in our school!
This special award celebrates students who do great things, make good choices, and show integrity every day. We are so proud of our kids for being kind, responsible, and setting such a great example in our school!
🛒 So many everyday items earn Box Tops!
Swipe through to see participating products and remember to scan your receipt in the Box Tops app within 14 days.
Every receipt helps our school! 💜
Swipe through to see participating products and remember to scan your receipt in the Box Tops app within 14 days.
Every receipt helps our school! 💜
We loved having our high school FFA students visit East Elementary to read with some of our littles!
Smiles all around and such a special time for everyone involved.
Smiles all around and such a special time for everyone involved.
Mark your calendars!
✨Kindergarten Registration is coming! ✨
We are so excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and their families to East Elementary. Join us for a fun and informative morning where parents can complete registration, meet our teachers, and learn more about kindergarten while our future students enjoy an activity and explore the school. We can’t wait to meet you and begin this exciting journey together!
Credit/Debit Card Payments Now Accepted at MHS/CLJ Home Events!!
We are excited to announce that we are now able to accept credit/debit card payments for ADMISSION AND CONCESSIONS at MPS home events! We are able to accept both card payments as well as apple pay. We are starting this service on Thursday January 15th for the home junior high boys basketball games and we will offer this option for Friday home wrestling and Saturday home basketball as well. We then will continue to offer this option at most home events moving forward. We know this will be a great convenience for those who prefer to use a card over cash.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. There is a processing fee that the customer will pay per transaction.
2. We WILL continue to take cash as we have always done.
GO WHIPPETS!!
We are excited to announce that we are now able to accept credit/debit card payments for ADMISSION AND CONCESSIONS at MPS home events! We are able to accept both card payments as well as apple pay. We are starting this service on Thursday January 15th for the home junior high boys basketball games and we will offer this option for Friday home wrestling and Saturday home basketball as well. We then will continue to offer this option at most home events moving forward. We know this will be a great convenience for those who prefer to use a card over cash.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. There is a processing fee that the customer will pay per transaction.
2. We WILL continue to take cash as we have always done.
GO WHIPPETS!!
Reminder: Please keep sending coats to school with kids. Thank you!
Did you know you can earn money for our school just by grocery shopping?
Buy eligible Box Tops products, scan your receipt in the Box Tops app within 14 days, and earn cash for classroom supplies, school programs, and student activities. Every receipt helps!
