🚧 Temporary Closure Notice 🚧
To help keep our facilities in top condition, the Kenmare Public School Gym and Weight Room will be closed for maintenance from July 27 through August 2.
🚫 Please stay off the gym floor during this time. This includes all individual workouts, open gym activities, and any other use of the gym. Staying off the floor is essential to allow the maintenance work to be completed properly and to protect the newly finished surface.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our facilities safe and looking their best.
Thank you for your understanding!
To help keep our facilities in top condition, the Kenmare Public School Gym and Weight Room will be closed for maintenance from July 27 through August 2.
🚫 Please stay off the gym floor during this time. This includes all individual workouts, open gym activities, and any other use of the gym. Staying off the floor is essential to allow the maintenance work to be completed properly and to protect the newly finished surface.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our facilities safe and looking their best.
Thank you for your understanding!
🏈🏐⛳🏃 Fall Sports Reminder! 🏃⛳🏐🏈
Don't forget! All student-athletes must have a current sports physical on file before they are eligible to begin practice. Now is the perfect time to schedule your appointment if you haven't already.
Fall Practice Start Dates:
⛳ Girls Golf: August 3
🏈 Football: August 6
🏃 Cross Country: August 10
🏐 Volleyball: August 17
📋 Download the NDHSAA Sports Physical Form here:
https://d2q0tptsfejku7.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf
Completed physical forms may be turned in to the school office before practices begin.
We look forward to another exciting year of Honker athletics. See you on the field, course, court, and trails! 💛
Don't forget! All student-athletes must have a current sports physical on file before they are eligible to begin practice. Now is the perfect time to schedule your appointment if you haven't already.
Fall Practice Start Dates:
⛳ Girls Golf: August 3
🏈 Football: August 6
🏃 Cross Country: August 10
🏐 Volleyball: August 17
📋 Download the NDHSAA Sports Physical Form here:
https://d2q0tptsfejku7.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf
Completed physical forms may be turned in to the school office before practices begin.
We look forward to another exciting year of Honker athletics. See you on the field, course, court, and trails! 💛
🏈🏐⛳🏃 Fall Sports Reminder! 🏃⛳🏐🏈
Don't forget! All student-athletes must have a current sports physical on file before they are eligible to begin practice. Now is the perfect time to schedule your appointment if you haven't already.
Fall Practice Start Dates:
⛳ Girls Golf: August 3
🏈 Football: August 6
🏃 Cross Country: August 10
🏐 Volleyball: August 17
📋 Download the NDHSAA Sports Physical Form here:
https://d2q0tptsfejku7.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf
Completed physical forms may be turned in to the school office before practices begin.
We look forward to another exciting year of Honker athletics. See you on the field, course, court, and trails! 💛
Don't forget! All student-athletes must have a current sports physical on file before they are eligible to begin practice. Now is the perfect time to schedule your appointment if you haven't already.
Fall Practice Start Dates:
⛳ Girls Golf: August 3
🏈 Football: August 6
🏃 Cross Country: August 10
🏐 Volleyball: August 17
📋 Download the NDHSAA Sports Physical Form here:
https://d2q0tptsfejku7.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf
Completed physical forms may be turned in to the school office before practices begin.
We look forward to another exciting year of Honker athletics. See you on the field, course, court, and trails! 💛
📣 🚨Basketball Camp Postponed🚨📣
Due to a lack of registrations and limited volunteer availability, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our K-2 Basketball Camp that was scheduled for July 14 to 16.
While we were looking forward to spending a few evenings in the gym with our youngest Honkers, we simply didn't have enough interest or helpers to make the camp a success.
Our hope is to reschedule the camp sometime after the start of the school year when more families and volunteers are available. We'll be sure to share details as soon as a new date has been determined.
Thank you to everyone who showed interest and to those who were willing to help. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing our young athletes on the court soon! 🏀💛
Due to a lack of registrations and limited volunteer availability, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our K-2 Basketball Camp that was scheduled for July 14 to 16.
While we were looking forward to spending a few evenings in the gym with our youngest Honkers, we simply didn't have enough interest or helpers to make the camp a success.
Our hope is to reschedule the camp sometime after the start of the school year when more families and volunteers are available. We'll be sure to share details as soon as a new date has been determined.
Thank you to everyone who showed interest and to those who were willing to help. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing our young athletes on the court soon! 🏀💛
📚 Back to School Supply List is Here!📚
Under documents, you can find our 2026-2027 School Supply Lists!
Come join our team!
HS PE: $44,000+ educational credits and years of experience (up to 15); 100% single premium insurance or $880/month. (Cash in lieu of insurance. Paid leave: 10 sick days and 3 personal. 6% of TFFR
Thanks to these two board members for their contributions to the school board.
Kenmare is searching for an IT Specialist!
Come join our team!
📢 🚨 UNOFFICIAL School Board Election Results 🚨 📢
There were 201 votes cast 🗳️
Unofficial Results:
Kassandra Engeberg - 177 votes 🗳️
Brian Spear - 114 votes 🗳️
Nicole Michalenko - 86 votes 🗳️
🗳️ School Board Election Reminder 🗳️
The Kenmare Public School District School Board Election will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Kenmare Memorial Hall
Your voice matters! We encourage all eligible voters to participate in this important local election and help shape the future of our school district.
✅ Remember to bring a valid ID.
Thank you for taking the time to exercise your right to vote and be involved in our community.
The Kenmare Public School District School Board Election will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Kenmare Memorial Hall
Your voice matters! We encourage all eligible voters to participate in this important local election and help shape the future of our school district.
✅ Remember to bring a valid ID.
Thank you for taking the time to exercise your right to vote and be involved in our community.
🏀 Basketball Camp for Kenmare-Bowbells Students! 🏀
Rising Kindergarten through 2nd graders — here's a fun summer opportunity!
📅 July 14–16
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Kenmare Public School Gymnasium
💵 $20 per participant
This camp is a Close-Up Fundraiser, so your registration helps support a great cause! Sign-ups close July 10th at midnight — don't miss it!
Please sign up at the link below:
‼️the school parking lot will be closed all day on Tuesday, June 9th due to safety classes ‼️
We’re proud to share that Kenmare Elementary School has been recognized as a Bright Spot by The 74 (@theseventyfour), a nonprofit newsroom covering education across the country.
The Bright Spots project highlights schools where students are thriving, and educators are finding effective ways to support learning. Kenmare Elementary School was recognized for Beating the Odds in Literacy, with our students scoring above expectations in reading achievement.
Read the full story here: https://www.the74million.org/article/top-5-schools-in-each-state-beating-the-odds-in-3rd-grade-reading/
📚✨ Looking for a fun way to keep your child reading this summer? ✨📚
Kenmare School Library & Ward Co. Branch Library invite students entering grades 1–5 to our Summer Reading Opportunities!
Join us every other Wednesday: June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15.
Drop off at 2:00pm at KHS and pickup at 4:00pm at the Ward Co. Branch. (If your child stays past 4pm, a parent/guardian must stay with them.)
What to expect:
Book choices matched to each child’s reading level
Summer book checkout + at-home reading activities
Transportation from school to Ward Co. Branch for program activities
Volunteers that your child will read to!
Funded by the Dollar General Literacy Grant.
Text Mrs. Zimmer to sign up or for more info: 701.848.6156. Would your child love to join? 👇
Kenmare School Library & Ward Co. Branch Library invite students entering grades 1–5 to our Summer Reading Opportunities!
Join us every other Wednesday: June 3 & 17, July 1 & 15.
Drop off at 2:00pm at KHS and pickup at 4:00pm at the Ward Co. Branch. (If your child stays past 4pm, a parent/guardian must stay with them.)
What to expect:
Book choices matched to each child’s reading level
Summer book checkout + at-home reading activities
Transportation from school to Ward Co. Branch for program activities
Volunteers that your child will read to!
Funded by the Dollar General Literacy Grant.
Text Mrs. Zimmer to sign up or for more info: 701.848.6156. Would your child love to join? 👇
The Honkers Boys Golf Season comes to an end, but first they got to compete at Regionals at one of the premier golf courses in the upper midwest. Even though the season didn't end with top placers or a state tournament birth the Honkers still competed very well throughout the season.
Thanks Coach Perlichek for your time put in this year and best of luck next year team.
Come join our team!
Day 3 of State T&F - Honkers Fly High
The Honkers started off the day with Taley Michel placing 9th in the 400m run with her 2nd best performance of her career.
Lincoln Spear placed 10th overall and missed finals by less than 3 feet, but Lincoln did throw a season best to end the season.
Taley Michel, Tenley Michel, and Anna Petersen were on the track next running the 800m. Taley Michel ran a strong race running a solid time shortly after her 400m performance. Tenley Michel looked strong again running her 2nd best time in her career. The Honker Senior, Anna Petersen, finished off her individual career with an 6th place finish and cutting nearly 2 seconds off her best time ever which is now 2nd in school history.
In the final race of the day and the season the Honkers topped their previous school record in the 4x400m relay by almost a second and placed 8th overall.
Anna Petersen had a remarkable senior season and capped it off with 4 podium appearances for the Honkers; 2nd in 4x800m Relay, 8th in the 1600m, 6th in 800m, and 8th in the 4x400m Relay.
The Honkers had a remarkable season and one for the record books, with this group of core student-athletes who are gritty coming back the future for the Honkers is sky high!
After Day 2 the Honkers have a couple more podium appearances as Anna Petersen placed 8th in the 1600m and the Girls 4x800m Relay took 2nd place.
Anna Petersen ran a PR by over 6 seconds moving her up into 3rd all time in Honker History and earning a place on the podium in 8th place. (All top 8 placers were more than 16 seconds under the state qualifying time).
The Girls 4x800m Relay shaved off nearly a second from their previous school record. Taley Michel, Mersadie Miller, Tenley Michel, and Anna Petersen took home 2nd place overall!
The Boys 4x800m Relay consisting of Tygen Michalenko, Bridger Melin, Phil Ankenbauer, and Eli Anderson had their 2nd best performance of the season finishing in 16th place (Came in @ 16th) in the State B with a time of 9:19.45.
Amaya Baptiste entered the State Meet in 16th and moved up 3 spots to 13th overall. She threw 33'7.5" which is a little short of her PR this year.
Taley Michel is HEADED INTO THE 400M FINALS. She came into the meet in 14th place, but ran a PR by over 1 second and earned the final spot into the 400m finals which will be ran tomorrow. The top 9 times in prelims get a chance to podium tomorrow!
Tenley Michel came into the meet in 17th place, but dominated her heat today with a 1st place finish and moved up 2 spots to a 15th ranking. Tenley also dropped 3 seconds off her previous PR!
It may have been a wet and rainy day @ the State Meet today, but Honkers love the rain and can fly high in any type of weather!
Onto Day 3 tomorrow, keep flying high Honkers!
After day 1 of the State T&F Meet we had 3 Honkers compete and all 3 putting in some of their top performances of their careers and the season!
Jacob Zorn placed 7th in Discus throwing 142'11" which is one of his top 2 throws of his career. He also competed in High Jump!
Maggi Gill threw 3 of her top 4 throws of her career in discus today. She moved up 4 spots in the rankings throughout the event!
Phil Ankenbauer missed a PR by less than a second! He started and finished the same in the rankings!
Great job Honkers and best of luck on Day 2!
