Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form
Partnership for Success (PFS) Student Survey
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Kenmare Public School participates in the Partnership for Success (PFS) grant, which includes an optional student survey administered in partnership with the First District Health Unit.
The PFS Student Survey:
Is for students in grades 6, 7, and 8
Takes approximately 10 minutes to complete
Is administered during the school day
Collects information only on student demographics and alcohol use
Is anonymous and used to support prevention programming and grant reporting
Will be administered between January and May 2026
Participation in this survey is voluntary. Parents/guardians may choose to opt their student out of participating.
Partnership for Success (PFS) Student Survey
Grades 6, 7, and 8
Kenmare Public School participates in the Partnership for Success (PFS) grant, which includes an optional student survey administered in partnership with the First District Health Unit.
The PFS Student Survey:
Is for students in grades 6, 7, and 8
Takes approximately 10 minutes to complete
Is administered during the school day
Collects information only on student demographics and alcohol use
Is anonymous and used to support prevention programming and grant reporting
Will be administered between January and May 2026
Participation in this survey is voluntary. Parents/guardians may choose to opt their student out of participating.
There will be no school from December 22nd to January 2nd.
Classes will resume on January 5th.
Classes will resume on January 5th.
🎄✨ Holiday Fun with Student Council! ✨🎄
This week has been full of holiday cheer thanks to our Student Council, who planned several fun, festive activities to spread joy and kindness throughout the school.
On Wednesday, our 6th and 8th graders took part in a special Reading Buddies activity, visiting the Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms to share stories and smiles. It was wonderful to see older students reading aloud, connecting with the younger classes, and bringing holiday magic to story time.
Thank you to Miss Overton and the Student Council. We’re so proud of our students for showing leadership, kindness, and school spirit. 💛
Enjoy a few moments from our Reading Buddies fun below! 📸📖
This week has been full of holiday cheer thanks to our Student Council, who planned several fun, festive activities to spread joy and kindness throughout the school.
On Wednesday, our 6th and 8th graders took part in a special Reading Buddies activity, visiting the Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms to share stories and smiles. It was wonderful to see older students reading aloud, connecting with the younger classes, and bringing holiday magic to story time.
Thank you to Miss Overton and the Student Council. We’re so proud of our students for showing leadership, kindness, and school spirit. 💛
Enjoy a few moments from our Reading Buddies fun below! 📸📖
Honker Volleyball Alumni Fun Day! 🏐
Calling all Honker Volleyball Alumni and Current Honker VB Players!
Join us for a fun afternoon of volleyball, laughs, and reconnecting on the court.
📅 December 27
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Kenmare High School Gym
All alumni and current players are welcome. Come play, cheer, or just soak in the Honker volleyball energy.
Let’s rally, reminisce, and make new memories. 💥
Go Honkers!
Calling all Honker Volleyball Alumni and Current Honker VB Players!
Join us for a fun afternoon of volleyball, laughs, and reconnecting on the court.
📅 December 27
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Kenmare High School Gym
All alumni and current players are welcome. Come play, cheer, or just soak in the Honker volleyball energy.
Let’s rally, reminisce, and make new memories. 💥
Go Honkers!
🚨SCHEDULE CHANGE🚨
Good morning, today’s JH Girls Basketball game has been POSTPONED to tomorrow Friday December 19th @ 3:30pm at Kenmare. We will play 6 quarters followed by the boys JV & Varsity which will begin at 5:45 & 7:15pm.
Here is the game plan for today Thursday, December 18th:
⛹️♀️HS Girls Basketball ⛹️♀️
Practice from 1:30-3:30pm @ KHS
🤼JH/HS Wrestling 🤼
Practice "after school" 3:30pm @ KHS
⛹️HS Boys Basketball ⛹️
Practice "after school" 3:30pm @ KHS
⛹️♀️ JH Girls Basketball ⛹️♀️
Practice "after school" 3:30pm @ Hall
🤼♀️Girls Wrestling🤼♀️
Triangular @ Valley City
🚨Boys C-Squad game @ Bottineau on Saturday has been CANCELLED, here is what schedule will look like on Saturday, December 20th:
⛹️ Boys JV @ 12:30pm (Elem Gym)
⛹️♀️ Girls JV @ 12:30pm (HS Gym)
⛹️♀️ Girls V @ 2:00pm (HS Gym)
⛹️ Boys V @ 3:30lm (HS Gym)
🚌Bus departs at 10am for ALL
*Please follow the KPS Activities Google Calendar for all updates and changes*
There will be an early release on December 19th.
Elementary will dismiss at 1:15.
High School will dismiss at 1:30.
Elementary will dismiss at 1:15.
High School will dismiss at 1:30.
Due to a Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service for our area, Kenmare Public School will be conducting distance learning on Thursday, starting at 8:30 AM.
The National Weather Service advises that travel should be restricted to emergencies only, and hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning commute. For the safety of our students, families, and staff, we feel this is the best decision.
📚 Distance Learning Details:
Instruction will begin at 8:30 AM
All students should have their devices and needed materials for the day
Teachers will communicate expectations
HS Schedule: 1st H - 8:30-9:00, 2nd H 9:00-9:30, 3rd H 9:30-10, 4th H 10-10:30, 5th H 10:30-11:00, 6th H 11:00-11:30, 7th H 11:30-12:00
Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in person on Friday.
The National Weather Service advises that travel should be restricted to emergencies only, and hazardous conditions are expected to impact the morning commute. For the safety of our students, families, and staff, we feel this is the best decision.
📚 Distance Learning Details:
Instruction will begin at 8:30 AM
All students should have their devices and needed materials for the day
Teachers will communicate expectations
HS Schedule: 1st H - 8:30-9:00, 2nd H 9:00-9:30, 3rd H 9:30-10, 4th H 10-10:30, 5th H 10:30-11:00, 6th H 11:00-11:30, 7th H 11:30-12:00
Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in person on Friday.
📆Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers Activities for the week of December 15
🎄 Kenmare Public School Newsletter
Week of December 15–19, 2025 🎅✨
The holiday season is here, and we’re closing out the year with a week full of festive fun, school spirit, and special activities! Let’s make this last week before Christmas Break merry and memorable.
🎉 Daily Dress-Up & Holiday Spirit Themes
✨ Monday: Cozy Christmas Morning
Wear your coziest Christmas or winter pajamas!
🧦 Tuesday: Flannel vs. Fuzzy Face-Off
Rock your favorite flannel OR your fuzziest socks and sweaters.
❄️ Wednesday: Winter Whiteout
Come dressed in all white for a snow-day look!
🌴 Thursday: Christmas Vacation Day
Think holiday-at-the-beach!
Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, bright colors, beach vibes, and Santa hats.
🎁 Friday: Ugly Sweater Showdown
Wear your ugliest, silliest, or most chaotic holiday sweater!
🎄 Important Reminders
No School December 22 – January 4 for Christmas Break
Classes resume Monday, January 5
JH Boys Basketball practice begins January 5
Elementary & High School Winter Music Programs: January 12
Week of December 15–19, 2025 🎅✨
The holiday season is here, and we’re closing out the year with a week full of festive fun, school spirit, and special activities! Let’s make this last week before Christmas Break merry and memorable.
🎉 Daily Dress-Up & Holiday Spirit Themes
✨ Monday: Cozy Christmas Morning
Wear your coziest Christmas or winter pajamas!
🧦 Tuesday: Flannel vs. Fuzzy Face-Off
Rock your favorite flannel OR your fuzziest socks and sweaters.
❄️ Wednesday: Winter Whiteout
Come dressed in all white for a snow-day look!
🌴 Thursday: Christmas Vacation Day
Think holiday-at-the-beach!
Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, bright colors, beach vibes, and Santa hats.
🎁 Friday: Ugly Sweater Showdown
Wear your ugliest, silliest, or most chaotic holiday sweater!
🎄 Important Reminders
No School December 22 – January 4 for Christmas Break
Classes resume Monday, January 5
JH Boys Basketball practice begins January 5
Elementary & High School Winter Music Programs: January 12
🚨BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE CHANGE🚨
We will only be playing two quarters of basketball in the “C” game on Saturday, December 13th @ South Prairie beginning at 11AM!
The JV game will be start 20 minutes after 2 quarters of C-Squad, followed by the Varsity game 20 mins after JV game completion!
This means JV and Varsity games will be beginning earlier than previously scheduled!
There will be an early release on December 12th.
K-12 Students will dismiss at 12:30 to accommodate for the wrestling tournament.
Good Morning Honker Families!
We were contacted by RTC this morning. There is currently an outage and our phones here at the school are down. If you need to get in touch with us please visit the main office or email ekirkpatrick@mykps.us or jlepage@mykps.us
As soon as the phones are back up and running, we will post an update!
It's a great day to be a honker!
Free Professional Development for Aspiring Teachers — SubSchool
As announced this fall, NDDPI in partnership with the Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) and NCGYO, is offering SubSchool free of charge to aspiring teachers for the 2025–26 school year.
SubSchool is a virtual, competency-based professional development platform designed specifically for future educators. It empowers participants to build essential classroom leadership skills, connect with peers, and access high-quality training in a flexible, engaging format.
All substitute teachers, RAP-T participants, and those in the state’s PTP are encouraged to activate their membership and set up a free SubSchool account here.
As announced this fall, NDDPI in partnership with the Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) and NCGYO, is offering SubSchool free of charge to aspiring teachers for the 2025–26 school year.
SubSchool is a virtual, competency-based professional development platform designed specifically for future educators. It empowers participants to build essential classroom leadership skills, connect with peers, and access high-quality training in a flexible, engaging format.
All substitute teachers, RAP-T participants, and those in the state’s PTP are encouraged to activate their membership and set up a free SubSchool account here.
Dear KPS - We will be two hours late tomorrow to allow road crews time to work and to ensure travel during daylight hours.
Please note that breakfast will not be served.
Thank you, and we’ll see you tomorrow.
Please note that breakfast will not be served.
Thank you, and we’ll see you tomorrow.
Morning, KPS!
We will be distance learning today beginning at 10:30 AM.
Middle and high school students — please check your email for your schedule from Mr. K. Stay home and be safe, Honkers!
Dear Honker Families,
Due to the current weather predictions, KPS will have a late start tomorrow. Classes will begin at 10:30 am. Breakfast will not be served. We will let you know as soon as possible about any potential changes. Thank you!
Due to the current weather predictions, KPS will have a late start tomorrow. Classes will begin at 10:30 am. Breakfast will not be served. We will let you know as soon as possible about any potential changes. Thank you!
📆 Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers Activities for the week of December 8, 2025.
🚌 SURPLUS SCHOOL BUS FOR SALE – SEALED BIDS OPEN!
Kenmare Public School is accepting sealed bids for a 2002 Chevrolet B-Series C7H064 Yellow School Bus.
📍 Location: Kenmare Public School District #28
300 7th Ave NE, Kenmare, ND 58746
Bus Details:
2002 Chevrolet B-Series C7H064
VIN: 1GBL7T1C42J517550
Mileage: 221,026
Condition: Sold as-is, where-is
🕒 Bid Deadline:
December 17th at 3:00 PM
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled:
“Surplus Vehicle Bid – 2002 Bus.”
📞 Questions or want to inspect the bus?
Call the District Office at 701-385-4996.
The Kenmare Public School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Kenmare Public School is accepting sealed bids for a 2002 Chevrolet B-Series C7H064 Yellow School Bus.
📍 Location: Kenmare Public School District #28
300 7th Ave NE, Kenmare, ND 58746
Bus Details:
2002 Chevrolet B-Series C7H064
VIN: 1GBL7T1C42J517550
Mileage: 221,026
Condition: Sold as-is, where-is
🕒 Bid Deadline:
December 17th at 3:00 PM
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled:
“Surplus Vehicle Bid – 2002 Bus.”
📞 Questions or want to inspect the bus?
Call the District Office at 701-385-4996.
The Kenmare Public School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
🚗 SURPLUS VEHICLE FOR SALE – SEALED BIDS OPEN!
Kenmare Public School is accepting sealed bids for a 2012 White Ford Expedition.
📍 Location: Kenmare Public School District #28
300 7th Ave NE, Kenmare, ND 58746
Vehicle Details:
2012 Ford Expedition (SUV)
VIN: 1FMJK2A58CEF42213
Mileage: 117,691
Condition: Sold as-is, where-is
🕒 Bid Deadline:
Tuesday, December 17th at 3:00 PM
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled:
“Surplus Vehicle Bid – 2012 Expedition.”
📞 Questions or want to see the vehicle?
Call the District Office at 701-385-4996.
The Kenmare Public School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Kenmare Public School is accepting sealed bids for a 2012 White Ford Expedition.
📍 Location: Kenmare Public School District #28
300 7th Ave NE, Kenmare, ND 58746
Vehicle Details:
2012 Ford Expedition (SUV)
VIN: 1FMJK2A58CEF42213
Mileage: 117,691
Condition: Sold as-is, where-is
🕒 Bid Deadline:
Tuesday, December 17th at 3:00 PM
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly labeled:
“Surplus Vehicle Bid – 2012 Expedition.”
📞 Questions or want to see the vehicle?
Call the District Office at 701-385-4996.
The Kenmare Public School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
📣 KENMARE PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS! 📣
Here’s what’s happening in Honker Country this week (Dec. 8–14)! 🏀🤼♂️
Come cheer on our students and show that Kenmare pride! 💛
🏀 Monday
• JH GBB vs Bottineau @ Bowbells – 4:00 PM
• JV & Varsity GBB vs Williston Trinity @ Bowbells – 6:30 PM
🤼♂️ Tuesday
• Boys Wrestling Dual @ DLB
Wednesday
• No activities scheduled — enjoy a midweek breather!
🏀🤼♂️ Thursday
• Boys WR Triangular vs Bishop Ryan & Velva @ Kenmare
• JH GBB @ Parshall – 4:30 PM
• JV & Varsity GBB @ Parshall – 5:45 PM
⌚ Friday
• Early Out: Elementary @ 1:15 PM | HS @ 1:30 PM
• Boys Wrestling Tournament @ Kenmare
🏀 Saturday
• Boys WR JH/JV Tournament @ Stanley
• JH GBB @ Velva – 10:00 AM
• JV & Varsity GBB @ Velva – 12:30 PM
• C, JV & Varsity BBB @ South Prairie – 11:00 AM
🎄❄️ SAVE THE DATE! ❄️🎄
Our Elementary & High School Winter Music Program is scheduled for January 12!
Get ready for a festive evening of amazing student performances! 🎶✨
Here’s what’s happening in Honker Country this week (Dec. 8–14)! 🏀🤼♂️
Come cheer on our students and show that Kenmare pride! 💛
🏀 Monday
• JH GBB vs Bottineau @ Bowbells – 4:00 PM
• JV & Varsity GBB vs Williston Trinity @ Bowbells – 6:30 PM
🤼♂️ Tuesday
• Boys Wrestling Dual @ DLB
Wednesday
• No activities scheduled — enjoy a midweek breather!
🏀🤼♂️ Thursday
• Boys WR Triangular vs Bishop Ryan & Velva @ Kenmare
• JH GBB @ Parshall – 4:30 PM
• JV & Varsity GBB @ Parshall – 5:45 PM
⌚ Friday
• Early Out: Elementary @ 1:15 PM | HS @ 1:30 PM
• Boys Wrestling Tournament @ Kenmare
🏀 Saturday
• Boys WR JH/JV Tournament @ Stanley
• JH GBB @ Velva – 10:00 AM
• JV & Varsity GBB @ Velva – 12:30 PM
• C, JV & Varsity BBB @ South Prairie – 11:00 AM
🎄❄️ SAVE THE DATE! ❄️🎄
Our Elementary & High School Winter Music Program is scheduled for January 12!
Get ready for a festive evening of amazing student performances! 🎶✨
