Parents -
In an effort to keep you up-to-date with your child's lunch account balance MPS uses a email notification system. If you are not receiving notifications, please check your spam or junk folder first, as they may have been filtered there. It is possible that the school does not have your current email address on file or that notifications are turned off in your account settings. Please contact our food service coordinator Jennifer, she can verify and update your contact information if needed.
These notifications are sent automatically to help families monitor lunch account balances and avoid negative balances.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Jennifer Whitesel in the kitchen.
jennifer.whitesel@mindenwhippets.org OR 308-830-7104
In an effort to keep you up-to-date with your child's lunch account balance MPS uses a email notification system. If you are not receiving notifications, please check your spam or junk folder first, as they may have been filtered there. It is possible that the school does not have your current email address on file or that notifications are turned off in your account settings. Please contact our food service coordinator Jennifer, she can verify and update your contact information if needed.
These notifications are sent automatically to help families monitor lunch account balances and avoid negative balances.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the Jennifer Whitesel in the kitchen.
jennifer.whitesel@mindenwhippets.org OR 308-830-7104
MHS Cheer Boosters Fundraiser!!
REMINDER: The Class of 2026 Honors Night will take place on Wednesday, May 13. The paper calendar is incorrect. Honors night will be held Wednesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
The groundbreaking for the FFA greenhouse took place today! We thank all of those who sponsored this project and who showed up to show their support today! We are excited for all of the extended learning opportunities this facility will provide for the students of MPS!!
Summer EBT in Nebraska
For the 3rd straight year the MHS girls claim the Southwest Conference Cup!!! This award is given to the conference school who has claimed the most points across all SWC sports and activities. SWC Champion of Champions once again!!! The MHS boys will finish in 2nd place for their SWC Cup standings!
Whippets competing today at Southwest Conference in Cozad.
YOUTH BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP!!! 🏀
Flyers should go home this week, or you can pick one up in the East Elementary or CLJ office.
July 6th, 7th & 8th, 9-10:30am
Boys 2026-27 Grades 3rd thru 8th
Please return them to any one of the school offices or mail them to Coach Blum. Any questions, please let Coach Blum know!
SRO Arner's April Message Part Two
What Are Consequences?
1. Results of breaking rules or laws.
2. School consequences (detention, suspension, expulsion).
3. Legal consequences (fines, community service, arrest, citation).
4. Personal consequences (loss of trust, missed opportunities).
Legal Consequences for Teens
1. Juvenile detention.
2. Probation.
3. Fines or restitution (paying for damages).
4. Permanent record.
5. Loss of privileges (like driver's license).
Real Life Impact of Breaking the Laws
1. Can affect college applications.
2. Can impact job opportunities.
3. May influence scholarships or sports eligibility.
4. Can strain relationships with family and friends.
Digital Actions = Real Consequences
1. What you post online can be permanent.
2. Sharing or posting harmful or illegal content can lead to legal trouble.
3. Bullying/Cyberbullying can result in school and legal consequences.
Making Smart Choices
1. Think before you act.
2. Understand the risks and consequences
3. Choose friends, activities and environments carefully
4. Ask for help in making decisions.
Your Rights Matter Too
1. You have rights as a minor.
2. You have the right to feel safe.
3. You have the right to ask questions.
What Are Consequences?
1. Results of breaking rules or laws.
2. School consequences (detention, suspension, expulsion).
3. Legal consequences (fines, community service, arrest, citation).
4. Personal consequences (loss of trust, missed opportunities).
Legal Consequences for Teens
1. Juvenile detention.
2. Probation.
3. Fines or restitution (paying for damages).
4. Permanent record.
5. Loss of privileges (like driver's license).
Real Life Impact of Breaking the Laws
1. Can affect college applications.
2. Can impact job opportunities.
3. May influence scholarships or sports eligibility.
4. Can strain relationships with family and friends.
Digital Actions = Real Consequences
1. What you post online can be permanent.
2. Sharing or posting harmful or illegal content can lead to legal trouble.
3. Bullying/Cyberbullying can result in school and legal consequences.
Making Smart Choices
1. Think before you act.
2. Understand the risks and consequences
3. Choose friends, activities and environments carefully
4. Ask for help in making decisions.
Your Rights Matter Too
1. You have rights as a minor.
2. You have the right to feel safe.
3. You have the right to ask questions.
Here are your 2026/2027 Whippet Dance team members!!
A big congratulations to Landon Bules for signing his national letter of intent to continue his athletic and academic career at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Landon will play basketball for Nebraska Wesleyan! It's great to see another Whippet signing to follow his athletic passion at the next level!!
Congratulations to the 2026 Minden "Calling Adolescents to Serve" Prom Queen and King, Hallee Schoone and Jack Scheibel. Parents, all prom photos taken by Kearney Media are available for purchase at https://my.photoday.com/gallery/mhs-prom-2026. Take a look!
SRO Arners April Message
Laws and Consequences.
What Are Laws?
1. Laws are rules created by governments to keep people safe and maintain order.
2. Apply to everyone, including teenagers.
3. Exist at different levels: School rules, city ordinances, State Law and Federal Laws.
Why Do Laws Exist?
1. Laws and rules protect people and property.
2. Prevent harm and dangerous behavior.
3. Promote fairness and justice.
4. Keep society organized.
Common Laws Affecting School Students
1. Underage drinking and drug use, including tobacco and vapes.
2. Driving Laws (speeding, texting while driving, DUI and rules of the road).
3. Theft and vandalism.
4. Bullying and cyberbullying
5. Trespassing
Laws and Consequences.
What Are Laws?
1. Laws are rules created by governments to keep people safe and maintain order.
2. Apply to everyone, including teenagers.
3. Exist at different levels: School rules, city ordinances, State Law and Federal Laws.
Why Do Laws Exist?
1. Laws and rules protect people and property.
2. Prevent harm and dangerous behavior.
3. Promote fairness and justice.
4. Keep society organized.
Common Laws Affecting School Students
1. Underage drinking and drug use, including tobacco and vapes.
2. Driving Laws (speeding, texting while driving, DUI and rules of the road).
3. Theft and vandalism.
4. Bullying and cyberbullying
5. Trespassing
The Bethany Home Prom Walkthrough was a HUGE success with approximately 109 students coming to show off their tuxes and dresses to the residents. THANK YOU to all the students who took a few moments out of this special day to bring a little joy to the residents at Bethany Home!
Parents of juniors and seniors: please help us get as many of our prom guests as possible to stop at Bethany Home between 3:30 and 4:00 on Saturday for the Bethany Home Prom Walkthrough. It'll be a great way to kick off the festivities of the day! Parents are welcome to come along as well!
The Minden 9/10 Track and Field Meet is taking place at Kuper Field tomorrow! Field events start at 4:00pm, 3200 relay at 4:15pm, and the remainder of running events start at 5:00pm. The meet schedule is attached!
Congrats to all of these Whippets for earning NSAA Academic All State for the winter season!
Parker Hatch: wrestling
Evan Lutkemeier: wrestling
Brinley Pohl: wrestling
Ashlyn Zerr: wrestling
Myla Emery: basketball
KayLynn Jorgensen: basketball
Landon Bules: basketball
Luke Grollmes: basketball
Arabella Reed: speech
Natalie Uribe: speech
PARENTS: Please help make sure your Juniors & Seniors participate in this year's Bethany Home Prom Walk Through. It is truly a huge highlight for the residents of Bethany Home. It will only take the students 5 minutes and it will brighten the residents' day! You are welcome to stop in and take photos as well! Let's do a great thing and make this year's walk through a HUGE success! April 11 from 3:30 until 4:00.
Congratulations to the speech team on taking 6th place as a team at the Class B State Speech Meet today! Arabella Reed was 3rd place in Humorous prose and 4th place in Program Oral Interpretation. Frank Kovacs was 6th in persuasive!
Minden has put three events in the Class B State Speech Finals today: Frank Kovacs in Persuasive Speaking and Arabella Reed in both Program Oral Interpretation and Humorous Prose. The entire team has competed well today. Results to follow this evening!
