🏐🔥 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! 🏆💛

about 21 hours ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Events
District 5 VB Tournament

🎃👻 WITCH-ing You a SPOOKTACULAR Week at KPS! 👻🎃

It's the last week of October, and things are getting a little SPOOKY around Kenmare Public School! 🕷️🦇

We've got costumes, candy, chocolate, volleyball, and enough excitement to make even the ghosts come out to cheer! 👻🏐🍫

🎃 Our Close-Up kids are kicking off the week with some Halloween FUN! A very special THANK YOU to Farmers Union Oil of Kenmare and Bowbells for sponsoring the pizzas for this event!

🍫 We're celebrating National Chocolate Day because who doesn't love an excuse for a little chocolate?!

📸 Picture Retake Day is coming, so practice those picture-perfect smiles! 😁

🏐 And our Honker Volleyball girls are headed into DISTRICT TOURNAMENT action! Let's bring the noise, the school spirit, and ALL the maroon and gold! 💛

🍬 Before you know it, Halloween will be here, and we'll be trading school supplies for candy buckets! 🎃

⏰ And don't let the time change TRICK you! Remember to FALL BACK one hour this weekend! 🍂

📣 Check out this week's newsletter and graphics for all the details so you don't miss a thing!

Let's make it a FA-BOO-LOUS week, Honkers! 👻💛

3 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Newsletter
Menu
Sophomore Class Pancake Breakfast
Close-up Halloween
District 5 VB Tournament
🎃👻 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! 🎃

3 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Close Up Fundraiser

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

The postseason is HERE, and our Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers are ready to hit the court! 💪💛

Our Honkers are heading into the 2026 District 5 Volleyball Tournament as the #3 SEED! 🏆

📅 Thursday, October 29
🏐 #3 Kenmare-Bowbells vs. #6 Alexander
⏰ Second game of the evening! (25 minutes after the previous match, approx. 4:30 PM)
📍 The Well at Williston State College

🎟️ Admission:
Adults: $10
Seniors & Students: $5

Our girls have worked hard all season, and now it's time to bring that same energy into postseason play! 💥

📣 HONKER NATION, WE NEED YOU! Pack the stands, wear your MAROON & GOLD, get LOUD, and help cheer our girls on as they battle their way through Districts! 📣

Let's show everyone what HONKER PRIDE is all about! 💛

LET'S GO, HONKERS!! 🏐🔥💪

3 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
District 5 VB Tournament
🍎🍊 CLOSE-UP & FBLA FRUIT SALE FUNDRAISER! 🍫🧀

Close-Up and FBLA are teaming up! ❤️ We’re working together to raise money for our students, and we’d love your support!

Through MyFruitSale, you can shop for:
🍎 A variety of apples
🍊 Oranges, grapefruit & clementines
🥩 Beef jerky & beef sticks
🧀 Cheese & cheese spreads
🍫 Chocolates and more!

❤️ Want to support a specific student?

Reach out to your Close-Up or FBLA students! They each have their own website, and purchases through their individual links help them earn money in their own accounts.

🍏 Want to support ALL the kids?

Use our group link below! Mrs. Hennix will split the funds earned through this link among all the kids participating in Close-Up and FBLA.

👉 https://shop.myfruitsale.com/?code=BWLJ-3739

Every purchase helps our students, and we appreciate our amazing community for supporting our school and activities! ❤️

Please share this post and help spread the word! 🍎🍊🍫

3 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
🥞🥞 FLIP OUT FOR PANCAKES! 🥞🥞

Who doesn't love a big stack of fluffy pancakes, especially when it's for a great cause?! 🤩🍴

Our KHS Sophomore Class is flipping up something delicious, and they would LOVE your support! 💛

🥞 SOPHOMORE CLASS PANCAKE BREAKFAST 🥞

📅 Sunday, October 25th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Kenmare Memorial Hall
💰 Free Will Donation

Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while supporting our KHS Sophomores! 🥞🍽️

💛 Every donation helps support our Sophomore Class, and what better excuse to skip cooking and let someone else make breakfast (and do the dishes 😉)!

📣 Help us spread the word! Share this post, tag your pancake-loving friends, and come show these students some support!

🥞 STACK 'EM HIGH & SUPPORT KHS! 💛
6 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Sophomore Pancake Breakfast
🚨 FUNDRAISER ENDS IN 4 DAYS 🚨

🎄 Christmas shopping season is right around the corner! 🎁

Support the Kenmare Public School Close-Up Group while checking gifts off your holiday shopping list.

Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser has so many great items, including:
✨ Gift wrap and holiday supplies
🎁 Personalized gifts
🍫 Gourmet treats
🏡 Home décor
🍳 Kitchen favorites
🎄 Seasonal and Christmas items

Whether you're shopping for family, friends, teachers, or coworkers, every purchase helps our students raise money for their Spring 2027 Close-Up trip to Washington, DC and New York City.

Shop early, stock up on wrapping paper, and help our students create memories that will last a lifetime.

LINK: https://registercw.com/TkEPPfh8Hr?ref=send

Thank you for supporting our Close-Up students! ❤️🤍💙
7 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Close Up Fundraiser
Close-up QR Code
🚨💛 HEY, HONKER FANS! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 💛🚨

⏰ LAST CALL FOR HONKER GEAR! ⏰

Have you checked out our ONLINE HONKER STORE yet?! If not, what are you waiting for?! 🤩

The store is packed with AWESOME Honker gear, and there are SO MANY great items to choose from! 🛍️

👕 Shirts, hoodies & sweatshirts

🧣 Cozy blankets to keep you warm while cheering on the Honkers!

🥤 Water bottles & accessories

🎯 Even CORNHOLE BOARDS and so much more!

🎄🎁 Pssst... Christmas is right around the corner! Now is the PERFECT time to get a head start on shopping for your favorite Honker fans! (Or treat yourself... we won't tell! 😉)

🚨 THE STORE CLOSES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21! 🚨

Don't wait until it's too late! Once the store closes, your chance to snag this awesome gear is gone!

🛒 SHOP HERE:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sQbs7kRKUk

💛 WEAR YOUR MAROON & GOLD WITH PRIDE!

8 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
💛 IT'S A GREAT WEEK TO BE A HONKER! 💛

🏐🏀🏃‍♂️ One last home volleyball showdown, JH girls basketball season tipping off, and our Cross Country athletes heading to STATE! There's plenty to cheer about in Honker Nation this week! 📣🔥

📅 KENMARE-BOWBELLS HONKER EVENTS
Week of October 19–24, 2026

🏐🏀 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
🏀 Junior High Girls Basketball practice begins! Time to trade those volleyballs for basketballs and get ready for another exciting season!

🚨🏐 LAST HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME OF THE SEASON! 🏐🚨

Our C-Squad, JV & Varsity Honkers take on Lewis & Clark Berthold starting at 5:00 PM!

It's our FINAL chance to cheer on our volleyball girls at HOME this season! Let's PACK THE GYM, BRING THE NOISE, and show these ladies some BIG HONKER LOVE! 💛📣


🏆🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23: STATE CROSS COUNTRY! 🏆

🚨 HONKERS ARE STATE BOUND!! 🚨

Our Kenmare-Bowbells-Burke Central Cross Country athletes are headed to JAMESTOWN to compete in the STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

These athletes have put in countless miles, pushed through tough workouts, battled the elements, and represented Honker Nation with determination and heart all season long! 💛

🌟 GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF OUR STATE QUALIFIERS AND COACHES! 🌟

Run strong, run proud, and leave it ALL on the course! No matter where you finish, you've already made Honker Nation incredibly proud!

Let's flood the comments with 💛 and wish our runners GOOD LUCK AT STATE!! 👇👏


💛 Whether they're serving on the court, getting ready to hit the hardwood, or racing toward the finish line at STATE, we're proud of ALL our Honker athletes!

FINISH STRONG, HONKERS! LET'S GO!! 🔥💛
8 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Events
🍁🎃 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KPS THIS WEEK?! 💛

It's another exciting week at Kenmare Public School! We've got our FINAL HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME, basketball season getting underway, our Cross Country runners heading to STATE, and a couple of days off from school! 🙌

📅 Here's what's happening the week of October 19–24!

🏐 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
🏀 Junior High Girls Basketball practice begins!

🏐🚨 LAST HOME VOLLEYBALL GAME OF THE SEASON! 🚨🏐

Our C, JV & Varsity Honkers take on Lewis & Clark Berthold starting at 5:00 PM!

It's our LAST chance to cheer on our volleyball girls on their HOME COURT this season! Let's PACK THE GYM, bring the noise, and show these ladies some BIG Honker love! 📣💛

🍂 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20
No activities scheduled.

📣 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
🏫 School Board Meeting at 7:00 PM

🚨📚 ATTENTION KPS FAMILIES! NO SCHOOL THURSDAY & FRIDAY! 📚🚨

🗓️ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

There will be NO SCHOOL on BOTH days due to Teachers Convention! Enjoy the extra-long weekend, students! 🎉🍂

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
🏆 STATE CROSS COUNTRY! Our Honker runners are headed to Jamestown to compete at the State Meet! Let's send them off with lots of Honker pride and good luck wishes! 💛

🍁 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
No activities scheduled. Enjoy your weekend!

🎃👻 COMING UP NEXT WEEK! 👻🎃

🪩 CLOSE-UP COSTUME PARTY & HALLOWEEN DANCE!

📅 Monday, October 26
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
💵 $5 per person
🍕 FREE PIZZA!
🍿 Concessions and Dippin' Dots available for purchase!

Put together your best costume, grab your friends, and come support our Kenmare Close-Up kids! It's going to be a SPOOKTACULAR time! 🎃🕸️

📸 DON'T FORGET! Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 28!

💛 From one last home-court showdown to chasing medals at STATE, it's a great week to show off that HONKER PRIDE!

📢 One more reminder: NO SCHOOL October 22 & 23! We hope everyone enjoys their long weekend!

LET'S GO, HONKERS!! 💛
10 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Newsletter
Menu
Close-up Halloween
🏈🍔🌭 HEY HONKER FANS... WHAT'S FOR SUPPER TONIGHT?! 🌭🍔🏈

We've got you covered! 🙌 Skip the cooking, bring your appetite, and join us for a delicious HONKER TAILGATE MEAL before tonight's big game! 💛

🍔 Burgers
🌭 Hot Dogs
🍟 Fries

📅 TONIGHT, Friday, October 16
⏰ Tailgate Meal: 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 KHS Football Field
💰 Freewill Donation to support school programs!

👏💛 A HUGE THANK YOU to Farmers Union Oil of Kenmare & Bowbells for generously sponsoring tonight's meal! We appreciate your continued support of our school and community!

🏈 AND DON'T FORGET... IT'S SENIOR NIGHT! 🎓

Stick around as our Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers take on the Surrey Mustangs at 7:00 PM! Let's fill those stands, celebrate our seniors, and cheer our Honkers on to victory! 📣

Come hungry, wear your MAROON & GOLD, and bring that HONKER PRIDE! 💛

🍔 Supper is handled. 🏈 Friday night plans are made. 🙌 SEE YOU THERE!

GO HONKERS!! 🏈💛
10 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Tailgate
🏈🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, FOOD & SENIOR NIGHT! 🔥🏈

HONKER FANS, ARE YOU READY?! 📣💛

Tomorrow night, our Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers take on the Surrey Mustangs, and we've got the perfect recipe for a GREAT Friday night! 🍔🌭🍟🏈

Before you head to the stands to cheer on our Honkers, come hungry and enjoy a delicious TAILGATE MEAL!

🍔 Burgers
🌭 Hot Dogs
🍟 Fries
💛 Freewill Donation to support our school programs!

📅 Friday, October 16
🍔 Tailgate Meal: 6:00–7:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
📍 KHS Football Field

👏 A HUGE HONKER THANK YOU to Farmers Union Oil of Kenmare & Bowbells for generously sponsoring our tailgate meal! We are incredibly grateful for your continued support of our students, athletes, and school programs! 💛

🎓🏈 IT'S ALSO SENIOR NIGHT! 🏈🎓

Friday night is extra special as we celebrate our senior football players and recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Honker football program! Let's pack the stands and show these seniors just how proud we are of them!

So grab your family, bring your appetite, throw on your maroon and gold, and get ready for a night of great food, football, and HONKER PRIDE! 🙌

LET'S PACK THE STANDS, HONKER NATION!

💛 GO HONKERS! 💛
11 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Tailgate
😂🧥 ATTENTION KPS FAMILIES: OUR LOST & FOUND HAS OFFICIALLY BECOME A CLOTHING STORE. 👟🧢
At this point, we’re considering giving it a name, setting business hours, and hiring a cashier. 🤣

Just LOOK at all these lonely sweatshirts, jackets, shoes, hats, blankets, and other treasures waiting patiently for their humans to remember they exist! 👀
With Parent-Teacher Conferences this Thursday from 2:00–7:00 PM, it’s the PERFECT time to do a little shopping... except everything is already yours and the price is FREE! 😂

🕵️‍♀️ Parents, please take a stroll past the Lost & Found while you’re here for conferences. You might recognize that sweatshirt you swear you just bought... or finally solve the mystery of why your child has been coming home without a jacket. 🤦‍♀️😂

And students, if you’ve recently thought:
🤔 “Whatever happened to my hoodie?”
🤷 “I used to have a water bottle...”
👟 “Wait... where ARE my shoes?”
We may have some answers. 😂

📸 Take a good look at these photos and CLAIM YOUR STUFF!
Please help us reunite these forgotten belongings with their families before the Lost & Found applies for its own zip code. 📦🤣

💛 Come find your stuff, Honkers!
13 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Lost & Found
Lost & Found 2

There will be a special school board meeting @ 3 pm today in the Auditorium.

https://kenmare-k12.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1382

13 days ago, Earl Kirkpatrick
Special School Board Meeting
🎃👻 COSTUME PARTY & HALLOWEEN DANCE! 🪩🕸️ Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of Halloween fun! Join us on October 26 from 5:00–7:30 PM for a night of costumes, music, dancing, and treats! 🎉 🧛‍♀️ Wear your favorite costume! 💲 $5 per person 🍕 FREE PIZZA! 🍿 Concessions available 🍦 Dippin’ Dots available! 🧡💜 COME SUPPORT OUR KENMARE CLOSE-UP KIDS! 💜🧡 Bring your friends, show off those costumes, enjoy some pizza, and hit the dance floor! 🎶🎃 📅 October 26 ⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM We can't wait to see everyone there! Share this post and help spread the word! 🦇🕷️
13 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
close-up Halloween Dance
🛍️ HONKER FANS, DON’T MISS OUT! 🛍️🪿

The ONLINE HONKER STORE is open and packed with gear to help you show off that maroon & gold pride! 💛

⚠️ BUT DON’T WAIT TOO LONG! ⚠️
The store CLOSES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21!

There are SO many great items available, including apparel, accessories, items for the home, and plenty of options for every Honker fan! 😍

🎄🎁 And yes, we’re going to say it… CHRISTMAS!
The holidays will be here before we know it, so this is a perfect chance to get a head start on shopping for your favorite Honker fans! 🪿🎅

🛒 SHOP THE HONKER STORE HERE: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sQbs7kRKUk

👉 SHOP NOW

📅 STORE CLOSES OCTOBER 21!
Don’t be the person on October 22 saying, “I was going to order that!” 😬😂 Get those orders in before the store closes!
14 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
⏰🍎 KPS FAMILIES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🍎⏰
Just a reminder that Thursday, October 15 will look a little different at Kenmare Public School!

🕐 EARLY DISMISSAL
🎒 Elementary students will dismiss at 1:15 PM
🎓 High School students will dismiss at 1:30 PM
Please make any necessary arrangements for your students to head home early that afternoon.

👩‍🏫🍎 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be held that same day from 2:00–7:00 PM.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to check in, celebrate your student's progress, ask questions, and connect with their teachers. We look forward to seeing our KPS families! 💛

📚 BONUS STOP! While you're here for conferences, don't forget to swing by the Book Fair in the school library! You might just leave with a new favorite book... or five. 😉📖

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ Early Out: Elementary 1:15 PM | HS 1:30 PM
🍎 Conferences: 2:00–7:00 PM
📚 Book Fair in the Library

Please help us spread the word! 💛
14 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Early Out
Parent Teacher Conferences
💛 HONKER EVENTS | WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 💛
Another week of Kenmare-Bowbells Honker action is headed our way! The schedule may have a few quiet days tucked in there, but don’t let that fool you because Friday is bringing some BIG Honker energy! 🔥

🏐 MONDAY
JH Volleyball hosts MLS at 4:00 PM

🏐 TUESDAY
JV & Varsity Volleyball hit the road to take on Williston Trinity Christian at 6:00 PM

😴 WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
No activities scheduled. Enjoy the breather, Honker fans!

👟🏈🎓 FRIDAY IS A BIG ONE!
👟 Our Cross Country runners compete at the Middle School State Meet! Best of luck to our Honkers as they hit the course and represent K-B-B-C! 💨
Then it’s time for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS & SENIOR NIGHT! 🏈✨
🏈 Varsity Football hosts Surrey at 7:00 PM
🎓 SENIOR NIGHT
Come out and help us recognize our senior football players and celebrate the time, hard work, leadership, and dedication they’ve given to the Honker football program!
📣 Let’s fill the stands, bring the noise, and send our seniors out with a home crowd behind them!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF OUR HONKER ATHLETES THIS WEEK!

💛 GO HONKERS! 💛
15 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Events
🍂 FALL IS IN THE AIR & THE HONKERS ARE ON THE MOVE! 🍁

Another week, another busy schedule at Kenmare Public School!

Grab your calendars, Honker families! 📅

📚🍎 HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12!

🏐 MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
- JH Volleyball hosts MLS at 4:00 PM
- National Food Bank Week begins!

🏐 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
- JV & Varsity Volleyball travel to Williston Trinity Christian for a 6:00 PM start.

☕ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
- Coffee with K at 5:00 PM! ☕


📚🍎 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

⏰ EARLY DISMISSAL
- Elementary: 1:15 PM
- High School: 1:30 PM
👩‍🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences: 2:00–7:00 PM
📖 BOOK FAIR TIME! 📚🎉
While you're at school for conferences, be sure to stop by the KPS Library and check out the Book Fair!
There will be hundreds of great titles for readers of all ages, and the best part? Our school library receives a 50% match on sales made at the event or online! 📚❤️
Can't make it in person? You can browse online!
🛒 SHOP THE BOOK FAIR HERE:
PaperPie Book Fair: https://paperpie.com/brandpartner/U13756

🏈👟 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
- Cross Country Middle School State Meet! Good luck to our runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
- FOOTBALL SENIOR NIGHT! 🎓🏈
- Varsity Football hosts Surrey at 7:00 PM!
Come help us celebrate our senior football players and cheer on the Honkers! 💛

🥫❤️ LET'S FILL THE FOOD PANTRY!
October 12–16 is National Food Bank Week, and KPS is encouraging students and families to bring non-perishable food items to donate to our local Food Pantry!
A little kindness can make a BIG difference! ❤️

🍂🧥 A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

🥶 North Dakota weather is doing what North Dakota weather does! Please make sure students are coming to school with jackets and appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. Hats and gloves might be making their seasonal debut sooner than we'd like! ❄️😬

📅 NO SCHOOL October 22 & 23 for Teachers' Convention!

📸 Picture Retake Day: Wednesday, October 28!
17 days ago, Rachel Zeltinger
Newsletter
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Book Fair
National Day Calander
Check it out!
17 days ago, Earl Kirkpatrick
Book Fair