Nursing staff from First District Health Unit will have a booth at the school the evening of the doubleheader basketball games vs Tioga on Monday, January 26th.
They will be offering free blood pressure checks and information on preventative health screenings to interested fans.
Come to the games early to take advantage of this free screening.
They will be offering free blood pressure checks and information on preventative health screenings to interested fans.
Come to the games early to take advantage of this free screening.

Join us for the After the Holidays Music Concert on January 12th.

Kenmare Elementary is hiring a full-time paraprofessional.
Application available at:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/834/Kenmare_School_District_28/1089e6dc-1901-4458-a9ba-25b5aed6a126/KPS_NonCertified_Employment_Application.pdf?disposition=inline

🎭 Bowbells Community Theatre Comes to Kenmare! 🎭
Join us for a fun evening of live theatre at the KPS Auditorium on Friday, January 17!
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Kenmare Public School Auditorium
✨ Special Bonus:
The Close Up students will be serving dessert at intermission, with all proceeds going toward their 2027 Close Up trip — so come hungry and support a great cause!
🎟 Tickets: $15 each
📞 To purchase tickets: Please contact KPS or reach out to one of the students listed below.
Close Up Advisors:
Michelle Bauer & Alex Hennix
Student participants with tickets available:
Luke Alexander
Charlotte Brekhus
Katelyn Cook
Austin Davis
Chloe Ethan
Delaney Golde
Elise Helwig
Jonathon Hernandez
Makaya Jensen
Jentz Kellenberger
Cami Knutson
Ezekiel Lach
Brooke Livingston
Marley Lotvedt
Mavrick Miller
Kailyn Moldenhauer
Logan Peterson
Rylee Quigley
Avery Sieg
Kiley Whillock
Tristan Anderson
Jacob Zorn
Lincoln Spear
Eli Anderson
Zach Zorn
Kylen Setliff
🎉 We hope to see the community come out to enjoy a great show and support our students!
Join us for a fun evening of live theatre at the KPS Auditorium on Friday, January 17!
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎬 Show Starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Kenmare Public School Auditorium
✨ Special Bonus:
The Close Up students will be serving dessert at intermission, with all proceeds going toward their 2027 Close Up trip — so come hungry and support a great cause!
🎟 Tickets: $15 each
📞 To purchase tickets: Please contact KPS or reach out to one of the students listed below.
Close Up Advisors:
Michelle Bauer & Alex Hennix
Student participants with tickets available:
Luke Alexander
Charlotte Brekhus
Katelyn Cook
Austin Davis
Chloe Ethan
Delaney Golde
Elise Helwig
Jonathon Hernandez
Makaya Jensen
Jentz Kellenberger
Cami Knutson
Ezekiel Lach
Brooke Livingston
Marley Lotvedt
Mavrick Miller
Kailyn Moldenhauer
Logan Peterson
Rylee Quigley
Avery Sieg
Kiley Whillock
Tristan Anderson
Jacob Zorn
Lincoln Spear
Eli Anderson
Zach Zorn
Kylen Setliff
🎉 We hope to see the community come out to enjoy a great show and support our students!

🎉 Kenmare–Bowbells Honkers Activities
📅 Week of January 5, 2026
A brand new year and a busy week for our Honkers! Let’s kick off 2026 strong—check out the schedule and come cheer on our athletes all week long!
🏀 Important Reminder:
JH Boys Basketball practice begins Monday, January 5.
Athletes must have a current sports physical turned in to the coach or school office before their first practice.
🥳 We want to wish all of our athletes, coaches, families, and fans a very HAPPY 2026! Thank you for your continued support—let’s make it another great year for Honker Pride!
#HonkerPride #KenmareBowbells #GoHonkers #Happy2026 #NewYearNewSeason
📅 Week of January 5, 2026
A brand new year and a busy week for our Honkers! Let’s kick off 2026 strong—check out the schedule and come cheer on our athletes all week long!
🏀 Important Reminder:
JH Boys Basketball practice begins Monday, January 5.
Athletes must have a current sports physical turned in to the coach or school office before their first practice.
🥳 We want to wish all of our athletes, coaches, families, and fans a very HAPPY 2026! Thank you for your continued support—let’s make it another great year for Honker Pride!
#HonkerPride #KenmareBowbells #GoHonkers #Happy2026 #NewYearNewSeason

🎒✨ Kenmare Public School Events
📅 Week of January 5, 2026
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful and joyful break—school is back in session and we’re excited to kick off the new year together! 💛
🏀 Important Athletics Reminder:
JH Boys Basketball practice begins Monday, January 5.
All athletes must have a current sports physical turned in to the coach or school office before their first practice.
📣 Check out this week’s schedule for games, activities, and events—and thank you for supporting our students, athletes, and staff!
Here’s to a great start to 2026 at Kenmare Public School! 🎉
#KenmarePublicSchool #WelcomeBack #GoHonkers #NewYearNewGoals
📅 Week of January 5, 2026
Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful and joyful break—school is back in session and we’re excited to kick off the new year together! 💛
🏀 Important Athletics Reminder:
JH Boys Basketball practice begins Monday, January 5.
All athletes must have a current sports physical turned in to the coach or school office before their first practice.
📣 Check out this week’s schedule for games, activities, and events—and thank you for supporting our students, athletes, and staff!
Here’s to a great start to 2026 at Kenmare Public School! 🎉
#KenmarePublicSchool #WelcomeBack #GoHonkers #NewYearNewGoals


PT Job Opening

✨Sundawg Wrestling✨
Pre-K through 6th Grade
*older wrestlers welcome, but tourneys are limited
Parent Registration: January 5th @ 6:30 pm
Location: The Sundawg House (downtown next to the theatre)
First Practice: January 8th 6pm-7pm

Kenmare–Bowbells Honkers Activities
📅 Week of December 29, 2025
📌 Reminder:
🏀 JH Boys Basketball practice will begin on Monday, January 5.
All athletes must have a current sports physical on file before they are allowed to practice. Physicals can be turned in to the coach or the school office.
🎉 As we close out the year, we want to wish all of our athletes, coaches, families, and fans a very Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support—here’s to a great 2026! 🥳
📅 Week of December 29, 2025
📌 Reminder:
🏀 JH Boys Basketball practice will begin on Monday, January 5.
All athletes must have a current sports physical on file before they are allowed to practice. Physicals can be turned in to the coach or the school office.
🎉 As we close out the year, we want to wish all of our athletes, coaches, families, and fans a very Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support—here’s to a great 2026! 🥳

Happy Holidays from all of us at Kenmare Public School!
Wishing our students, families, and community a season filled with joy, rest, and special moments. 💚❄️
Wishing our students, families, and community a season filled with joy, rest, and special moments. 💚❄️

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!
