Kenmare School District 28

😂🧥 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!

🎃👻 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! 🦇🕷️

🛍️ 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!

⏰🍎 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! 💛

💛 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! 💛

🍂 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!

Check it out!

🚨🏐 ATTENTION HONKER FANS: SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR TONIGHT! 🏐🚨

Tonight is SENIOR NIGHT for our Kenmare-Bowbells Honker Volleyball team, but there has been an important change to tonight’s schedule! 💛

⚠️ There will ONLY be C-Squad & Varsity matches tonight against NSP.
⏰ Matches will now begin at 6:00 PM!
🎓🏐 IT’S ALSO SENIOR NIGHT! 🏐🎓

Come out and help us celebrate our Honker Volleyball seniors and recognize the time, dedication, leadership, and heart they’ve given to the program. 💐💛
Let’s pack the gym, make some NOISE, and give our seniors the kind of home-court energy they deserve! 📣👏
🏐 C-Squad & Varsity ONLY
🕕 6:00 PM START
🎓 SENIOR NIGHT
🆚 NSP

Please help us SHARE this post and spread the word about the schedule change!
💛 LET’S GO HONKERS! 💛

🎃👻 COMMUNITY EVENT ALERT! 👻🎃

We love sharing fun opportunities happening in and around our community, and this one looks spook-tacular! 🍂🦇

Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge invites you to brave the Haunted Trail at Taskers Coulee on Wednesday, October 14!

🌙 Haunted Trail at Taskers Coulee
📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Taskers Coulee Shelter

If you dare... take a guided ¼-mile walk through the woods, then warm up around the bonfire and enjoy some snacks at the shelter! 🔥🍿 Younger children are encouraged to come earlier in the evening, and children under age 10 should be accompanied by an adult.

A big thank you to Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge and all of the community sponsors who help make events like this possible! 🧡
We love seeing our community come together to provide fun activities for local families. Have a frightfully fun evening! 🎃🦇👻

📌 PLEASE NOTE: This is a community event and is not sponsored or organized by Kenmare Public School.

🍂🧥 Brrr… Cooler Weather Is Coming! 🧤❄️

KPS Elementary families, it looks like Mother Nature is about to remind us that we live in North Dakota! 😬
The weather is expected to turn much cooler next week, and there’s even a chance we could see that horrible “S” word... SNOW! 😭❄️ We’re not ready either!
With the colder weather moving in, this is a quick reminder that our students still head outside for recess, so please make sure your child comes to school dressed for the weather each day. A warm jacket or sweatshirt can make a BIG difference when they’re outside playing! 🧥🍂

🧤 As temperatures continue to drop, it might also be time to start digging out those hats and gloves. We know... it feels way too soon! 🥶

👟 And don’t forget the shoes! Elementary students should have a separate pair of shoes strictly for outdoor use. This helps keep the mud, grass, and soon possibly snow from hitching a ride on those busy little feet into our classrooms and hallways. 😉
Please keep an eye on the forecast each morning and send the layers your child will need to stay warm and comfortable outside.
Thanks for helping us keep our kiddos warm, cozy, and ready for recess, no matter what North Dakota decides to throw at us! 💛

❄️ And maybe if we all refuse to say the “S” word again, it won’t happen. 🤞😂

🚨📢 🚨 Close-up, parents, a few things are coming home with your student this week: 1. Registration form: Please log in with your student to complete their registration. 2. Understanding form (permission slip): This shows the trip cost and where your student is at with fundraising. Please sign it and send it back. The $500 deposit is due October 27. 3. Concessions sign-up: We need parents to volunteer at the concession stand or bring something to sell at our winter events. Your student earns a point toward their share of the profits.

Coffee with K!

DATE CHANGE!
10/14/2026

🛍️💛 HONKER FANS… THE STORE JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! 💛🛍️

The ONLINE HONKER STORE is OPEN, and this is definitely not just a T-shirt situation! 👀😂

Whether you’re looking to freshen up your own maroon & gold wardrobe or get a jump start on Christmas shopping, there’s plenty of Honker gear to choose from!

👕 Apparel & Honker gear
🥤 Water bottles
🛋️ Cozy blankets
🎯 CORNHOLE BOARDS!
🎁 And plenty of gift ideas for your favorite Honker fan!

Yes... Honker cornhole boards. Your backyard may officially need an upgrade. 😂💛

🎄 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HACK: Start now! Grab something for the students, parents, grandparents, alumni, or that Honker fan who already owns everything. There might just be something in the store they don’t have yet!

⏰ DON’T WAIT! The store closes OCTOBER 21!

SHOP THE HONKER STORE HERE 🛒

Stock up. Gift early. Wear that maroon & gold proudly. 💛

Because there’s really no such thing as TOO MUCH Honker gear! 😉

Shop the link 🔗:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sQbs7kRKUk

🏀 CALLING ALL 2ND GRADE KENMARE-BOWBELLS BOYS! 🏀
It’s time to hit the court! Kenmare-Bowbells 2nd Grade Boys have the opportunity to participate in the YMCA Basketball League this fall! 💛
📅 Season: November 7 - December 19
🏀 Games: Saturdays at the YMCA in Minot
📍 Practices: Bowbells, dates & times TBD
💲 Cost: $110
🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10! 🚨
Don’t miss out on a fun season of basketball, teamwork, learning new skills, and making memories with your teammates! 🏀🙌
📲 Ready to register or have questions?
Contact Kirsten Hass at 701-208-1280.
Help us spread the word to our Kenmare-Bowbells 2nd grade families! 🏀

📣 HONKER FANS, HERE WE GO! 📣
A new week means another full slate of Kenmare-Bowbells Honker action! 💛

🏐 MONDAY
JH Volleyball hosts Glenburn at 4:00 PM (7th Grade only)
🏈 JH/JV Football hosts Divide County at 5:00 PM
🏐 TUESDAY
Volleyball hits the road for Divide County!
JH begins at 3:00 PM, with C, JV & Varsity beginning at 5:00 PM
😴 WEDNESDAY
No activities scheduled. A rare midweek breather!
🏐 THURSDAY | SENIOR NIGHT!
C, JV & Varsity Volleyball host NSP beginning at 5:00 PM. Come help us celebrate our seniors and cheer on the Honkers! 💛
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Varsity Football travels to Nedrose for a 7:00 PM kickoff!
🔥 SUPER SATURDAY!
🏐 Varsity Volleyball heads to Glenburn for the NWC Tournament
👟 Cross Country travels to Dickinson for the Regional Meet
Saturday is a BIG one, Honker Nation! Send some extra good luck to our cross country athletes as they compete in postseason action! 💪

GOOD LUCK, HONKERS! 📣🏐🏈👟

💛 KENMARE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER | WEEK OF OCTOBER 5 💛
PHEW… what a week, and it’s not quite over yet! 😅🎉
Honker Homecoming 2026 has been a HUGE success! From dress-up days and activities to the pep rally, coronation, volleyball and everything in between, our students have packed a whole lot of fun and school spirit into one week! And we still have Homecoming Football and the Homecoming Dance tonight! 🏈💃🕺
A very special THANK YOU to our Student Council and their advisor, Miss Overton, for all of the work that went into planning such a fun week for our students! We appreciate all the time, creativity and energy you put into making Homecoming memorable. 👏💛
Then, after we recover from Homecoming 😉, it’s right into another busy week at KPS!
🏐🏈 Monday: JH Volleyball vs. Glenburn and JH/JV Football vs. Divide County
🌮🏐 Tuesday: It’s National Taco Day, and yes, we’re celebrating with tacos for lunch! Volleyball travels to Divide County.
😌 Wednesday: No activities scheduled. Catch your breath, Honkers!
💉🏐 Thursday: School Flu Shot Clinic and Volleyball Senior Night vs. NSP
🏈 Friday: Varsity Football travels to Nedrose
🏐🏃 Saturday: Volleyball heads to the NWC Tournament in Glenburn, while Cross Country travels to Dickinson for the Regional Meet!
📌 Looking Ahead: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 15, with an early dismissal that day. No School October 24 & 25. Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, October 28.
October also brings some fun National Day celebrations, including National Food Bank Week, October 12-16, when students can bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Food Pantry, and National Chocolate Day on October 28! 🍫
Check out this week’s newsletter graphics for all the details, and get those calendars ready. October certainly isn’t slowing down! 🍂
Have a great week, Honkers! 💛
And first... let’s finish Homecoming Week STRONG! 🏈🎉📣

🍿💛 A BIG HONKER THANK YOU! 💛🍿
We want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Burke Divide Electric Cooperative for generously sponsoring ALL of the popcorn for our Homecoming sporting events! 🙌🍿
Burke Divide sponsored the popcorn at last night’s volleyball game against Ray AND will be keeping the popcorn popping at tonight’s Homecoming Football Game! 🏐🏈
We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Burke Divide who continue to support our students, athletes, activities, and Honker fans. Your generosity helps make these special events even better! 💛
So when you’re cheering on the Honkers tonight, be sure to grab some popcorn and enjoy! 🍿📣
THANK YOU, BURKE DIVIDE! We appreciate your support of Honker Nation! 💛
GO HONKERS! 🏈🍿📣

🧹🔧💛 TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP KPS SHINING! 💛🔧🧹
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day to three of the very best: Brian, Dave & Ronel! 👏🎉
There are SO many things that happen behind the scenes each day to keep Kenmare Public School running smoothly, safely, and looking its best. From early mornings and busy school days to spills, snow, repairs, events, and those mysterious messes that seem to appear out of nowhere... 😂 these three are always there to take care of it!
But what makes Brian, Dave & Ronel so special goes far beyond clean floors and working buildings. They are an important part of our KPS family, and their hard work, willingness to help, and dedication to our students and staff do not go unnoticed. 💛
Today we want to give them a BIG Honker-sized THANK YOU! 🪿👏
🧹 For everything you clean
🔧 For everything you fix
❄️ For the snow you battle
💪 For the heavy things everyone asks you to move
😅 For the messes you probably wish you’d never seen
💛 And for the countless things you do that most of us never even know about...
BRIAN, DAVE & RONEL, YOU ARE THE BEST!
We appreciate you more than you know, and KPS simply wouldn’t be the same without you! 💛
Help us show these three some love today! Drop a THANK YOU in the comments for our incredible custodial crew! 👏

🏈 HOMECOMING FOOTBALL + FOOD = THE PERFECT FRIDAY NIGHT! 🏈

Honker Nation, come hungry and ready to CHEER! 📣💛

Before you head into tomorrow night's HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME, stop by and grab some delicious food while supporting a great cause!

🍔 PRE-GAME TAILGATE
⏰ Starting at 6:00 PM
🍽️ On the Menu: Sloppy Joes & Chips
💰 Free-Will Donation

All proceeds will benefit our FBLA Chapter and Activities Fund! Every donation helps support our students! 💛

👏 A HUGE THANK YOU to North Country Mercantile & Equipment of Kenmare for generously sponsoring our Homecoming Tailgate! We appreciate your continued support of our students, activities, and Honker community!

So grab your maroon and gold, bring your appetite, and get ready for a FUN night of HOMECOMING FOOTBALL! 🏈🎉

LET'S PACK THE STANDS, HONKER NATION! 📣

💛 GO HONKERS! 💛