Kenmare School District 28

There will be no school on November 27th and 28th.

Help First District Health Unit better understand local needs by taking a quick survey using the link below. You can even win one of four $25.00 Amazon gift cards just for taking the survey!

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8449881/FDHU-Survey

There will be an early out on November 26th.
Elementary will dismiss at 1:15. High school will dismiss at 1:30.

Kenmare Public School will be running 2 hours late today due to weather and road conditions. There is currently no travel advised in areas around us, and we want to allow extra time for conditions to improve and for it to be daylight before buses and families are on the road.
We will send an update by 8:00 AM if anything changes.
Please stay safe and watch for further communication.

Kenmare Elementary School families, We’ve officially launched Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association this afternoon at school with an assembly - let’s rally to change lives and be heart heroes for kids! Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today: Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30022a?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=518924&NONCE_TOKEN=7E8EC1E11EB43734E431FBCD26CB10E6. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives. Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets! By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community. I can’t wait to see our school create a community of lifesavers this year. Thank you for your time and support! Mr. Keysor

🙌🏽Congrats Taya Aufforth🙌🏽 Taya Aufforth, the Honkers senior middle hitter, has been selected to the 2025 NDHSCA 1st Team All-State.

🗓️ Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers Activities for the week of November 24

🍁🦃 Have a Happy Thanksgiving Honkers 🦃🍁

🗓️ Kenmare Public School Activities for the Week of November 24

🍁🦃🧡 Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving 🧡🦃🍁

Kenmare students and families in grades K-5th, I'm are excited about the opportunity to work side by side with "Kids Heart Challenge" to make a difference!

Kenmare Elementary School families,

I am excited to help create a community of lifesavers and am asking you to join me. Sign up tonight to receive a wristband!
This year, we have an important goal to have 100% of our families learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.

Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=518924.

Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.

Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.

Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers.

Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!

We will be having a kick off ceremony on next Monday, November 24th at 2pm in the KHS Auditorium.

Mr. Keysor
Elementary P.E. Teacher

🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT! 🚨
The Honker Gear Store closes TOMORROW!
Don’t get left out in the cold — snag your hoodies, tees, and gear before the shop flies away!

Shop now: stores.inksoft.com/WS127072/shop/home

#HonkerNation #KenmareBowbells #GetYourGear

HONKER HAPPENINGS – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025!

Another exciting week ahead for our Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers! Here’s what’s happening:

🏀 Monday, Nov. 17

High School Girls Basketball practice begins!

Junior High Girls Basketball @ Bottineau

🏀 Tuesday, Nov. 18

Junior High Girls Basketball @ MLS

🗓 Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 19–20

No scheduled activities — a great chance to rest, study, and support your Honkers!

🤼‍♂️ Friday, Nov. 21

Junior High Boys Wrestling @ Minot Early Bird Tournament

🤼‍♀️ Saturday, Nov. 22

Girls Wrestling @ Minot Early Bird Tournament

💛 Congratulations to our Honker Volleyball team on an incredible season! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination made us proud all year long! 👏

💪 Let’s keep the momentum rolling as basketball season tips off — good luck to our HS Girls as they hit the court this week for their first week of practice!

🎉 KENMARE PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS! 🎉

It’s going to be an exciting week, Honkers! ✨

We’re celebrating American Education Week — a special time to recognize the amazing educators, staff, and students who make Kenmare Public School such a great place to learn and grow! Each day has a fun dress-up theme, so let’s show our Honker pride and join in the fun:

📅 Monday: Education can take you places! Dress as your future career! 👩‍🚀👨‍🏫
💪 Tuesday: Education takes hard work—wear your workout gear!
💧 Wednesday: We have a “thirst” for knowledge! Bring your water in anything but a water bottle!
🌈 Thursday: Our future looks bright! Wear neon colors or your future collegiate attire!
Friday: Show your Honker Pride! Wear maroon and gold!

🏐 A Huge Congratulations to our Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers Volleyball Team on an incredible season! 🏐👏 Your hard work, teamwork, and determination made us all proud. Way to go, Honkers!

Let’s make this week full of school spirit, smiles, and appreciation for all the amazing educators who inspire us every day. 💛📚

#KenmareHonkers #AmericanEducationWeek #SchoolSpirit #HonkerPride

Diabetes awareness month! Wear blue tomorrow!

Don’t wing it — get your Honkers gear before November 17!
After that, the shop will fly south for the winter, and you’ll be left with cold feathers and no hoodie. ❄️
Order today and strut your stuff:
👉 https://stores.inksoft.com/WS127072/shop/home

🍂 Join Us for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner! 🦃

This Thanksgiving, Kenmare Public School is opening its doors to everyone in the Kenmare and Bowbells communities for a free Thanksgiving Dinner filled with food, friendship, and gratitude!

📅 Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 27
🕐 Dinner served at 1:00 PM
📍 Kenmare School Cafeteria & Commons Area
(Dine-in, pick-up, and delivery options available!)

Let’s come together to share a warm, traditional meal — complete with football on the big screens and the aroma of home-cooked favorites filling the school. 🍗🥧🏈

To make this special day possible, we’re seeking both monetary and volunteer support.
💵 Monetary donations help cover food and supplies.
🧺 In-kind donations (turkeys, side dishes, desserts, or paper products) are also welcome!
🙋‍♀️ Volunteers are needed for setup, serving, and deliveries on the day of the event.

➡️ To donate or volunteer, please contact Superintendent Alex Hennix or Rachel Zeltinger at
📧 ahennix@mykps.us
📞 701-341-0845
📧 rzeltinger@mykps.us
by Thursday, November 20.

Your kindness ensures no one in our community eats alone this Thanksgiving. Together, let’s make this a day of warmth, gratitude, and connection for everyone. ❤️

#KenmareStrong #CommunityThanksgiving #GiveThanksTogether

Mrs. Zimmer took students to Mohall to participate in the Battle of the Books. KPS came home with the traveling trophy, which Mohall has pledged to earn at their spring event!

1st Place: Cooper, Teryk, Judah, Chase, and Tim
2nd Place: MLS Bananas - Khloe, Leah, Kennedy, Olivia, and Charlee
3rd Place: Avery, Sydney, Anly, and Linley
4th Place: Tyler, Will, Evelyn, Kayla, and Lanna

🚗 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminder! 🚗

To keep our students safe and ensure smooth traffic flow, please remember that parking is not allowed in the loop during drop off and dismissal times.

✅ Keep moving through the loop if your child isn’t outside yet.
✅ If you need to wait, please park across the street.
🚫 Stopping or parking in the loop causes delays and safety concerns.

Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe and dismissal running efficiently — thank you for doing your part!

There will be no school on November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

💛🏐 GOOD LUCK HONKERS 🏐💛

🏐 REGION 3 CLASS B VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IS HERE! 🏐

The Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers are ready to take the court at the Region 3 Class B Volleyball Tournament! 🎉

🔥 Opening Round Match-Up: Honkers vs. Surrey Mustangs
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Minot Auditorium

Come cheer loud and proud as our Honkers battle for a spot in the semifinals! Let’s fill the stands with maroon and gold — your energy makes the difference! 💪💛

🎟️ Tickets are available online:

Adults: $11

Students: $5

Live Bracket:
https://ndhsaanow.com/brackets/volleyball/939/2025-ndhsaa-region-3b-volleyball-tournament

GoFan Tickets:
https://gofan.co/app/school/NDHSAA

Online Digital Program:
https://qr1.be/DRQMQJ