Kenmare School District 28

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 NO SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

Just a reminder that Kenmare Public School will have NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

🇺🇸 Today and every day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms do not go unnoticed.

❤️🤍💙 To all our veterans, THANK YOU for your service! We are forever grateful for the sacrifices you and your families have made.

❤️ From all of us at Kenmare Public School, we wish everyone a meaningful Veterans Day!

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 HONORING OUR HEROES THIS VETERANS DAY! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸

Land of the Free, Because of the Brave! 🇺🇸

Kenmare Public School would like to invite our veterans, families, and community members to join us for a special Veterans Day Celebration as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION 🇺🇸

📅 Tuesday, November 10th

⏰ 8:30 AM

📍 Kenmare Public School

Please join us for a morning of gratitude and remembrance as we honor those who have sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

🇺🇸 Our celebration will include:

⭐ Pledge of Allegiance & Flag Raising

⭐ Honoring Our Veterans

⭐ Students participating in the celebration

☕🍩 Coffee & Donuts

❤️🤍💙 TO ALL OUR VETERANS: THANK YOU! ❤️🤍💙

Thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, your dedication, and your service to our great nation. We are forever grateful for the freedoms you have protected and the example you have set for future generations.

🇺🇸 We would love to see our community come together to show our appreciation for these incredible men and women!

❤️ ALL VETERANS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! ❤️

Let's fill the morning with patriotism, pride, and gratitude! 🇺🇸

THANK YOU, VETERANS! WE SALUTE YOU! ❤️🤍💙

🏀🔥💛 CALLING ALL FUTURE HONKER HOOP STARS! 💛🔥🏀

🏀 LITTLE BALLERS, BIG DREAMS! 🏀

Do you have a little one who loves basketball, wants to learn the game, or just has LOTS of energy to burn?! 🤣 We've got the PERFECT opportunity!

The Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers K–2 Basketball Camp is coming, and our Close-Up students are ready to help our youngest Honkers learn, practice, play, and HAVE FUN! 🏀

📅 CAMP DATES:
🏀 Sunday, November 15th
🏀 Sunday, November 22nd
🏀 Sunday, November 29th

⏰ TIME: 2:00–3:15 PM

📍 LOCATION: Kenmare Public School Gym

💰 COST:
⭐ $50 for all THREE sessions
⭐ $20 per day

🏀 WHAT'S IN STORE FOR OUR LITTLE HOOPERS?

🔥 Six basketball skill stations!

🙌 Instruction from our awesome Close-Up student leaders!

🍬 A special treat!

🏅 A participation award at the end!

And of course... LOTS OF FUN! 🤩

💛 THE BEST PART? IT'S FOR A GREAT CAUSE!

All proceeds will help support our Kenmare Public School Close-Up students as they raise money for their trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City in Spring 2027! 🇺🇸🗽

So not only will our youngest Honkers be learning basketball skills and making memories, they'll also be helping our older Honkers experience an incredible educational opportunity! 💛

📣 PARENTS, SPREAD THE WORD! Grab your future basketball stars and get ready for some fun on the court!

🏀 SMALL HANDS. BIG SHOTS. FUTURE HONKER LEGENDS! 🏀

💛 LET'S GO, LITTLE HONKERS! 🪿🏀

🎭✨ LIGHTS, CAMERA... HONKER DRAMA! ✨🎭

🎬 THE STAGE IS SET, THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON, AND OUR HONKERS ARE READY TO STEAL THE SHOW! 🎬

Get ready for a little mystery, a little laughter, and a WHOLE LOT of talent as the Kenmare Public School Drama Team proudly presents...

🎭🔎 "LABELS AND LARCENY" 🔎🎭
By Megan Orr
This play is produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers LLC.

🏆 DID YOU HEAR THE BIG NEWS?! 🏆

Our talented performers recently earned 2ND PLACE at the Region IX Drama Competition, punching their ticket to the STATE DRAMA TOURNAMENT! 🎉👏

But before they head to Jamestown, they're taking the stage for YOU, Honker Country! 💛

🎟️ PUBLIC PERFORMANCE

📅 Sunday, November 15th

⏰ 5:30 PM

💵 Adults: $5 | Students: $3

📣 🚨 DRAMA PARENTS: A parent meeting will be held immediately following the performance. Please plan to attend! 🚨 📣

🌟 NEXT STOP... STATE! 🌟

Our Honker Drama Team will take the stage at the State Drama Tournament in Jamestown on Monday, November 23rd! 🎭🏆

👏 These students and their coach, Ms. Hanson, have put in countless hours of hard work, practice, and dedication to bring this production to life!

Now it's OUR turn to show them some love! 💛

📣 LET'S PACK THE HOUSE, HONKER COUNTRY! 📣

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy an afternoon of fantastic entertainment while supporting our STATE-BOUND Drama Team! 🎭🌟

🎬 ONE STAGE. ONE AMAZING CAST. ONE PERFORMANCE YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!

🍎🍊🚨 LAST CALL FOR FRUIT, CHOCOLATE & CHEESE! 🍫🧀

⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING, HONKER COUNTRY! ⏰

Our KPS Close-Up & FBLA Fruit Sale Fundraiser is coming to an end, and we need ONE FINAL PUSH to reach our goal! 💛

🚨 ORDER DEADLINE: THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13! 🚨

🎯 250 SALES IS THE GOAL... AND WE'RE ALMOST THERE! 🎯

We're SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of 250 sales, but we need YOUR help to get across the finish line! 🏁🙌

Every single order brings us one step closer and helps our students with the costs of some AMAZING opportunities!

🏆 FBLA: Helping our students attend State and National competitions!

🇺🇸 Close-Up: Helping our students experience an unforgettable educational trip!

And the BEST part? You get some delicious goodies while supporting our students! 🤩

🍎 Crisp, delicious apples

🍊 Oranges, grapefruit & clementines

🥩 Beef jerky & beef sticks

🧀 Cheese & cheese spreads

🍫 Chocolates and other sweet treats!

🎄 With the holidays right around the corner, it's the PERFECT time to stock up, check a few gifts off your shopping list, or treat yourself!

❤️ WANT TO SUPPORT A SPECIFIC STUDENT?
Reach out to your favorite Close-Up or FBLA student for their personal ordering link! Purchases through their link help them earn money toward their own fundraising costs.

💛 WANT TO SUPPORT ALL OUR STUDENTS?
Order through the group link below! Mrs. Hennix will divide the funds earned through this link among all participating Close-Up and FBLA students!

🛒 DON'T WAIT! ORDER HERE:
https://shop.myfruitsale.com/?code=BWLJ-3739

🚨 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER! 🚨

🎯 CAN WE HIT 250 SALES BEFORE THE DEADLINE?!

We KNOW Honker Country can help make it happen! Every order counts, and every sale gets these students closer to some incredible experiences! 💛

📣 LET'S FINISH STRONG! Place your order, share this post, tag a friend, and help us reach that 250-sale milestone before time runs out!

🍎🍊 THANK YOU for always showing up for our KPS students! Your support makes opportunities like these possible! 🪿❤️💛

🏐🤼‍♂️💛 IT'S A BIG WEEK IN HONKER COUNTRY! 💛🤼‍♂️🏐

🚨 REGION VOLLEYBALL, WRESTLING SEASON, AND A WHOLE LOT OF HONKER PRIDE! 🚨

The calendar says November, but our Honkers aren't slowing down anytime soon! We've got postseason excitement, a new season getting underway, and plenty of reasons to break out that MAROON & GOLD! 🔥

🏐 REGIONS, HERE WE COME! 🏐

Our Lady Honkers are heading to Williston State College for the Region Volleyball Tournament, and they're ready to keep their postseason run alive! 💪🏆

📅 Monday, November 9
🏐 Honkers vs. Velva
📍 Williston State College
⏰ Approximately 7:30 PM (last game of the evening)

Tournament action continues Tuesday and Thursday, and we're hoping our girls keep that momentum rolling all the way to the top! 🙌

📣 GOOD LUCK, LADIES & COACHES! Play hard, play together, and leave it ALL on the court! Honker Country is cheering you on! 💛

🤼‍♂️ LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE! 🤼‍♂️

It's time to roll out the mats because WRESTLING PRACTICE BEGINS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9! 💪🔥

Good luck to all our wrestlers and coaches as they kick off a brand-new season! We can't wait to see what you accomplish this year!

🏀 AND WAIT... THERE'S MORE! 🏀

The hardwood is calling! High School Girls Basketball Practice begins Monday, November 16! 👟🏀

🇺🇸 HONORING OUR HEROES 🇺🇸

Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙

📅 Be sure to check out this week's Kenmare-Bowbells Honker Events graphic for all the details!

🎭🏆💛 LIGHTS, CAMERA... STATE BOUND! 💛🏆🎭

🚨 BREAKING NEWS FROM HONKER DRAMA! 🚨

The mystery has been solved, the verdict is in, and our Kenmare Drama Team is officially HEADED TO STATE! 🎬🌟

Our incredibly talented Drama Team took the stage at the Region IX Drama Competition with their performance of Labels and Larceny by Megan Orr and brought home an AMAZING 2ND PLACE FINISH! 🥈👏

And you know what that means?!

🎟️ NEXT STOP... JAMESTOWN! 🎟️

Our Honkers have earned their spot at the STATE DRAMA TOURNAMENT on November 23 & 24! 🎭🏆

But wait... the spotlight isn't done shining! 🌟

🎭 INDIVIDUAL ACTING HONORS! 🎭

🌟 Amaya Baptiste – Honorable Mention Acting Award

🌟 Avery Sieg – Superior Acting Award

👏 A HUGE congratulations to both of these talented performers on their well-deserved recognition!

💛 And let's give a BIG round of applause to our entire Drama Team and their amazing coach, Ms. Hanson! 👏🎬 Your hard work, creativity, dedication, and countless hours of practice have paid off, and we couldn't be prouder!

🎭 From Labels and Larceny to a STATE-BOUND performance, these Honkers are proving they know how to STEAL THE SHOW! 😉🔎

📣 HONKER COUNTRY, LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR STATE-BOUND DRAMA TEAM!

Break a leg in Jamestown! We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💛

🌟 THE STAGE IS SET. THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON. LET'S GO, HONKERS! 🌟

🍂💛 NEW WEEK, BIG EVENTS & LOTS OF HONKER PRIDE! 💛🍂

November is rolling right along, and there's plenty happening at Kenmare Public School! Between postseason volleyball excitement, wrestling season getting underway, and a few special celebrations, we've got another great week ahead! 🙌

🏐🔥 REGIONS, HERE COME THE HONKERS!
Our Lady Honkers are ready to battle it out at the Region Volleyball Tournament in Williston! They'll take on Velva on Monday at approximately 7:30 PM at Williston State College!

Let's send our girls and coaches some BIG Honker good luck wishes as they fight to keep their season rolling! 📣💛

🤼‍♂️ READY, SET, WRESTLE!
It's time to roll out the mats! Wrestling practice officially kicks off Monday, and we're excited to see what this season has in store for our wrestlers! 💪

🎓 THE FUTURE IS CALLING!
Our juniors are heading to Minot on Tuesday for the Career Expo! What a great opportunity to explore careers, discover new interests, and start thinking about all the exciting possibilities ahead! 🌟

🇺🇸 HONORING OUR HEROES!
Tuesday, we'll recognize the Marine Corps Birthday and celebrate our veterans. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all who have served and sacrificed for our freedom! ❤️🤍💙

📣 REMINDER: NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, in observance of Veterans Day!

🏀 LOOKING AHEAD... THE HARDWOOD IS CALLING!
High School Girls Basketball practice begins Monday, November 16! Another exciting Honker season is just around the corner! 🏀🔥

🦃 AND BEFORE WE KNOW IT... TURKEY TIME!
Thanksgiving Break is sneaking up on us! Be sure to check the newsletter for our upcoming early dismissal and days off! 🍗🥧

📬 Don't forget to check out this week's Kenmare Public School Newsletter! It's packed with all the important dates, activities, and reminders to keep our Honker families in the loop!

💛 Busy schedules, big opportunities, and a whole lot of reasons to be proud to be a HONKER!

💻🖥️ HEY, TECH GURUS... KPS IS CALLING! 📱

🚨 WE'RE HIRING AN IT SPECIALIST! 🚨

Are you the person everyone calls when their computer freezes, the Wi-Fi acts up, or the technology decides it has a mind of its own? 🤣💻

Do you enjoy solving problems, tackling tech challenges, and helping others navigate the wonderful (and sometimes frustrating) world of technology?

Then Kenmare Public School might have the PERFECT job for YOU! 🙌

🖥️ We're looking for a dependable, tech-savvy IT Specialist to join our KPS team!

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

💻 Knows their way around Macs, Chromebooks, and Promethean Boards.

🔧 Enjoys troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing technology.

📚 Can help staff navigate Infinite Campus and other school technology.

📱 Is organized and ready to help manage our district's devices and equipment.

🧠 Has strong problem-solving skills, can work independently, and is a great team player!

💛 Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys helping students and staff succeed in a technology-filled world!

📩 INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR KPS FAMILY?

Submit your letter of interest, resume, and references to:

📧 Earl Kirkpatrick
ekirkpatrick@mykps.us

Come put your tech skills to work where they can make a difference every single day!

📣 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Share this post, tag your favorite tech wizard, or send it to someone who would be a great fit!

🚌💛 BEEP BEEP! WE'RE HIRING! 💛🚌

📣 HEY, KENMARE! WE'VE GOT A SEAT WITH YOUR NAME ON IT! 😎

Do you enjoy driving, working with kids, and starting your day with a bus full of future world-changers? 🌟

Well, buckle up, because Kenmare Public School is looking for a BUS ROUTE DRIVER! 🚌💨

We're searching for someone dependable, friendly, and ready to help get our Honkers to and from school safely! 💛

🚌 INTERESTED? HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact Earl Kirkpatrick for more information!

📞 701-385-4996


📧 ekirkpatrick@mykps.us

📌 A Defensive Driving Course is required to drive a mini bus.

💛 Come join our KPS family and help keep our Honkers rolling! 🚌


📣 SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Help us spread the word and find our next awesome bus driver!

🚌 YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE COULD BE JUST A BUS STOP AWAY! 😄

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

📣💛 KPS PARENTS! WE NEED YOUR HELP! 💛📣

⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING! ⏰

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to complete our Cognia Parent Survey is THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6! 🗓️

🗣️ YOUR VOICE MATTERS, AND WE WANT TO HEAR IT!
As Kenmare Public School prepares for our upcoming Cognia Accreditation, your feedback plays an important role in helping us recognize what's working well and where we can continue to grow! 🏫✨

We know your schedules are packed with work, kids, activities, and everything in between, but taking just a few minutes to complete this survey can make a BIG difference! 🙌

📲 HAVEN'T FILLED IT OUT YET? THERE'S STILL TIME!

👉 TAKE THE SURVEY HERE:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/311888/p35583

✅ Already completed it? THANK YOU! We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

💛 Our KPS families are an important part of what makes our school so special, and your input helps us continue making Kenmare Public School the best it can be for ALL our students!

Don't put it off! Friday is the deadline!

📣 ATTENTION BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS & PARENTS!

We're getting ready to tip off another exciting season of HONKER BASKETBALL, and there's an important meeting coming up!

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:45 PM
📍 Kenmare School Auditorium
🏀 Open Gym to Follow!

Players and parents, come get ready for the upcoming season, and then it's time to hit the hardwood! 💪🏀

💛 New season. New goals. SAME HONKER PRIDE! 🔥

💛 IT'S A NEW WEEK IN HONKER COUNTRY! 💛

November is here, and our Honkers are ready to kick things off with some BIG excitement! 🏐🏀🔥

🏐 IT'S TOURNAMENT TIME, HONKER FANS! 🏐

Tomorrow night, our Varsity Volleyball girls hit the court for the District Tournament with their sights set on a trip to REGIONS! 🏆

Our Honkers will take on Powers Lake/Burke Central in the second game of the evening at Williston State College, with an approximate start time of 5:30 PM!

💛 GOOD LUCK, LADIES & COACHES! You've worked hard all season, and now it's time to leave it ALL on the court! Play hard, play together, and show them what HONKER VOLLEYBALL is all about! 💪🔥

📣 Honker fans, let's PACK THE STANDS, BRING THE NOISE, and cheer these girls on!

🏀 A NEW SEASON IS READY TO TIP OFF! 🏀

Thursday, our Junior High Girls Basketball Team takes the court for their FIRST game of the season as they host Stanley at 4:00 PM! We're excited to see these girls hit the hardwood and get their season rolling! Good luck, ladies! 💛

📅 Be sure to check out this week's Kenmare-Bowbells Honker Events graphic for all the details!

💛 New week. New opportunities. SAME HONKER PRIDE! 🔥

🎃 GOODBYE OCTOBER, HELLO NOVEMBER! 💛

November is coming in HOT, and there's no slowing down around Kenmare Public School! 🍂

We're kicking things off with a little Halloween candy overload 🍬👻, followed by everyone's favorite fall bonus... AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP! ⏰😴🙌 (Parents, whether the kids actually let you enjoy that extra hour is another story! 🤣)

And then it's FULL SPEED AHEAD! 🚀

🎭 Our Drama Team is ready to steal the spotlight with Labels and Larceny before taking their talents to Regionals!

🏐 Our Volleyball girls are gearing up for some BIG postseason action! Time to bring the noise and that HONKER PRIDE! 📣🔥

🏀 Our Junior High Girls Basketball Team is ready to hit the hardwood and tip off a brand-new season!

🍩 And somewhere in all that excitement, we're squeezing in a little DONUT celebration! Because let's face it, everything is better with donuts! 😋

Between the costumes, curtain calls, volleyball battles, basketball buzz, and sweet treats, there's never a dull moment in Honker Country! 💛

📬 Be sure to check out this week's Kenmare Public School Newsletter and the attached flyers! They're packed with all the dates, times, details, and reminders you'll need to keep up with the fun!

🍁 New month, busy calendars, full hearts, and LOTS of Honker Pride!

🎭✨ LIGHTS, CAMERA... HONKER DRAMA! ✨🎭

The stage is set, the lines are memorized (hopefully! 😉), and our talented Kenmare Public School Drama Team is ready to STEAL THE SHOW! 🎬👏

Get ready for a little mystery, a little laughter, and a whole lot of entertainment as our students present...

🎭 "LABELS AND LARCENY" 🎭
By Megan Orr

🎟️ PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
📅 Sunday, November 1st
⏰ 4:00 PM
💵 Adults: $5 | Students: $3

Come out and support our talented performers! They've been working hard to bring this production to life, and there's nothing better than a packed audience cheering them on! 💛


🏆 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH: IT'S SHOWTIME AT REGIONS!

Our Honker Drama Team will take their talents on the road to New Town for the Regional Drama Competition! 🎭🌟

📣💛 KPS FAMILIES, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 💛📣

🗣️ Your Voice Matters! Your Feedback Makes a Difference!

At Kenmare Public School, we are always looking for ways to learn, grow, and make our school the BEST it can be for our students, staff, and families! 🏫✨

As we prepare for our upcoming Cognia Accreditation, we are asking our KPS families to take a few minutes to complete an important survey.

📝 Why is this survey important?

This survey is part of our school's self-evaluation and continuous improvement process. Your honest feedback helps us celebrate what we're doing well, identify areas where we can improve, and continue building a positive learning environment for ALL of our students! 🌟

📲 TAKE THE SURVEY HERE:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/311888/p35583

💬 Whether it's something you LOVE about KPS or something you think we could do better, WE WANT TO HEAR IT!

We know life gets busy, but taking a few minutes to share your thoughts can make a BIG difference in the future of our school!

💛 Thank you for being an important part of our KPS family and helping us make Kenmare Public School even better!

Together, we can make great things happen!

🏐🔥 IT'S DISTRICT TOURNAMENT WEEK, HONKER FANS! 🔥🏐

The calendar might say Halloween week, but the only thing we're looking to SCARE this week is the competition! 👻💪

It's time to bring the ENERGY, the NOISE, and ALL THAT HONKER PRIDE as our #3 seeded Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers head to Williston for the District 5 Volleyball Tournament! 💛

🏐 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
Our Honkers take on Alexander in the 2nd match of the evening ( approx. 4:30 PM) at The Well on the Williston State College campus!

Let's turn those stands into a SEA OF MAROON & GOLD! 📣💛

These girls have worked hard all season, and now it's time to leave it ALL on the court! Every serve, every dig, every spike, and every point counts! 💥🏐

👻 The only thing scarier than Halloween? A gym FULL of fired-up HONKER FANS! 🔥

📅 Check out this week's events graphic for the tournament schedule and details!

LET'S GO, HONKERS! TIME TO MAKE SOME NOISE AND CHASE THAT DISTRICT TITLE! 🏆💛

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN DANCE REMINDER! 👻🎃

📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM

🕺💃 Come dance with the Close-Up kids! Wear your costume!

🍕 FREE PIZZA! — generously sponsored by Farmers Union Oil Co. of Kenmare! ❤️

🥤 Pop and 🍬 candy available for purchase!

🎟️ $5 at the door

📣 All Kenmare-Bowbells students are invited! Grab your friends, wear your costume, and join us for a fun Halloween evening!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Farmers Union Oil for sponsoring the free pizza and for always supporting our school and students! We appreciate our amazing community! ❤️

🧡🖤💜 Come support Close-Up! 🇺🇸

We can't wait to see you there! 🎃