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
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
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
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!
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
🏐 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
Big week for our Honkers! 💪
🏐 Good luck to our Varsity Volleyball team as they take on the Region Tournament at the Minot Auditorium — let’s bring the energy and cheer them on to victory! 👏💛
🤼♀️🤼♂️ Wrestling season is kicking off!
Girls and Boys Wrestling practice begins Monday! Time to hit the mats and get after it, Honkers!
No matter where you are this week — on the court, on the mat, or in the stands — show that Honker spirit loud and proud! 🔥
#GoHonkers #HonkerPride #KenmareBowbells #HonkerNation
🏐 Good luck to our Varsity Volleyball team as they take on the Region Tournament at the Minot Auditorium — let’s bring the energy and cheer them on to victory! 👏💛
🤼♀️🤼♂️ Wrestling season is kicking off!
Girls and Boys Wrestling practice begins Monday! Time to hit the mats and get after it, Honkers!
No matter where you are this week — on the court, on the mat, or in the stands — show that Honker spirit loud and proud! 🔥
#GoHonkers #HonkerPride #KenmareBowbells #HonkerNation
🎉 It’s a Great Week to Be a Honker! 🎉
We’ve got a busy and exciting week ahead at Kenmare Public School — here’s a look at what’s happening:
🇺🇸 Monday, November 10
Join us for our Veterans Day Program at 8:30 AM in the school gym as we honor all who served with patriotic music, student performances, and a flag-raising ceremony — plus coffee & donuts! ❤️🤍💙
It’s also an early out day — Elementary dismisses at 1:15 PM and High School at 1:30 PM.
🤼♀️🤼♂️ Girls and Boys Wrestling Practice begins — let’s get the season rolling!
🏐 Varsity Volleyball heads to Minot Auditorium for the Region 3 Tournament — the Honkers take on Surrey at 3:00 PM. Let’s go, Honkers! 💛
🇺🇸 Tuesday, November 11
No School — Veterans Day
🏐 Volleyball action continues at the Region Tournament in Minot!
🏐 Thursday, November 13
The Region Volleyball Tournament continues in Minot — keep it up, Honkers!
💛 Reminders:
🥧 The Junior Class is taking pie orders — contact Mr. Strolund to order!
🛍️ Honker Gear Store is open through November 17 — grab your gear here: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS127072
🦃 Early Out Wednesday, November 26 (Elementary @ 1:15 / HS @ 1:30)
🚫 No School November 27–28 for Thanksgiving Break
Honker Nation! 💪 #GoHonkers #KenmarePride #VeteransDay #HonkerStrong
We’ve got a busy and exciting week ahead at Kenmare Public School — here’s a look at what’s happening:
🇺🇸 Monday, November 10
Join us for our Veterans Day Program at 8:30 AM in the school gym as we honor all who served with patriotic music, student performances, and a flag-raising ceremony — plus coffee & donuts! ❤️🤍💙
It’s also an early out day — Elementary dismisses at 1:15 PM and High School at 1:30 PM.
🤼♀️🤼♂️ Girls and Boys Wrestling Practice begins — let’s get the season rolling!
🏐 Varsity Volleyball heads to Minot Auditorium for the Region 3 Tournament — the Honkers take on Surrey at 3:00 PM. Let’s go, Honkers! 💛
🇺🇸 Tuesday, November 11
No School — Veterans Day
🏐 Volleyball action continues at the Region Tournament in Minot!
🏐 Thursday, November 13
The Region Volleyball Tournament continues in Minot — keep it up, Honkers!
💛 Reminders:
🥧 The Junior Class is taking pie orders — contact Mr. Strolund to order!
🛍️ Honker Gear Store is open through November 17 — grab your gear here: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS127072
🦃 Early Out Wednesday, November 26 (Elementary @ 1:15 / HS @ 1:30)
🚫 No School November 27–28 for Thanksgiving Break
Honker Nation! 💪 #GoHonkers #KenmarePride #VeteransDay #HonkerStrong
Kenmare Public School will have an early dismissal on Monday, November 10th, to allow students and staff to travel to Minot for the Kenmare Honkers' first Regional Volleyball Tournament match. Elementary students will be dismissed at 1:15. Middle and High School students will be dismissed at 1:30.
🏐 Let’s Go, Honkers! 🏐
The Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers Volleyball Team is headed to the Region 3 Tournament, and we want YOU there to cheer them on! 💛
🚌 Ride the Fan Bus!
Join the excitement and show your Honker pride as we roll together to the tournament!
📅 When: Monday, November 10
📍 Where: Leaves from the school parking lot at 1:45 PM sharp
👨👩👧 Who: Open to the public (Grades 6 & under must ride with an adult)
💵 Cost: $5 per person — and you are responsible for your own game admission
The bus will head back right after the Honkers game wraps up.
🔥 Let’s pack the stands and make some noise for our team! 🔥
Sign up today with the High School Office or Mrs. Hennix at ahennix@mykps.us
The Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers Volleyball Team is headed to the Region 3 Tournament, and we want YOU there to cheer them on! 💛
🚌 Ride the Fan Bus!
Join the excitement and show your Honker pride as we roll together to the tournament!
📅 When: Monday, November 10
📍 Where: Leaves from the school parking lot at 1:45 PM sharp
👨👩👧 Who: Open to the public (Grades 6 & under must ride with an adult)
💵 Cost: $5 per person — and you are responsible for your own game admission
The bus will head back right after the Honkers game wraps up.
🔥 Let’s pack the stands and make some noise for our team! 🔥
Sign up today with the High School Office or Mrs. Hennix at ahennix@mykps.us
🏐 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
📅 Date: Monday, November 10
🕒 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
Let’s go, Honkers! 💥 #HonkerPride #Region3Volleyball #NDVolleyball #GoHonkers
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
📅 Date: Monday, November 10
🕒 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
Let’s go, Honkers! 💥 #HonkerPride #Region3Volleyball #NDVolleyball #GoHonkers
🧡 Honkers for Humanity: Thankfulness in Action! 🦃
This November, our KPS students are putting thankfulness into action!
We’re collecting non-perishable food and holiday meal items for the Kenmare Food Pantry to help local families enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal.
📦 Donation boxes are located at the front doors of the school by the auditorium and in elementary classrooms - drop off your items now through Wednesday, November 19th!
🛒 Suggested Donations:
🥫 Canned goods (vegetables, fruit, soup, gravy, cranberry sauce)
🍝 Boxed meals, pasta, rice, instant potatoes, or mac & cheese
🥧 Baking supplies (flour, sugar, oil, pie filling, cake mixes, frosting, butter, biscuit mix)
🍗 Heatable or frozen turkey dinners (we have freezer space for storage!)
🧃 Snacks, cereal, and shelf-stable pantry items
💳 Grocery store gift cards (for families to purchase fresh items)
🥘 Disposable aluminum pans (for families to cook or transport meals)
Every donation makes a difference — no matter how big or small. Let’s show what it means to be a Honker for Humanity and help every family in our community have a warm, thankful holiday. 💛
Elementary classrooms will have their own boxes, and the classroom with the most will receive a pizza party after Thanksgiving! 🍕
If anyone has extra boxes for us to use, that would be great! Thank you.
This November, our KPS students are putting thankfulness into action!
We’re collecting non-perishable food and holiday meal items for the Kenmare Food Pantry to help local families enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal.
📦 Donation boxes are located at the front doors of the school by the auditorium and in elementary classrooms - drop off your items now through Wednesday, November 19th!
🛒 Suggested Donations:
🥫 Canned goods (vegetables, fruit, soup, gravy, cranberry sauce)
🍝 Boxed meals, pasta, rice, instant potatoes, or mac & cheese
🥧 Baking supplies (flour, sugar, oil, pie filling, cake mixes, frosting, butter, biscuit mix)
🍗 Heatable or frozen turkey dinners (we have freezer space for storage!)
🧃 Snacks, cereal, and shelf-stable pantry items
💳 Grocery store gift cards (for families to purchase fresh items)
🥘 Disposable aluminum pans (for families to cook or transport meals)
Every donation makes a difference — no matter how big or small. Let’s show what it means to be a Honker for Humanity and help every family in our community have a warm, thankful holiday. 💛
Elementary classrooms will have their own boxes, and the classroom with the most will receive a pizza party after Thanksgiving! 🍕
If anyone has extra boxes for us to use, that would be great! Thank you.
🇺🇸 Veterans Day Celebration 🇺🇸
Join us Monday, November 10 at 8:30 AM for our Veterans Day Celebration at Kenmare Public School!
We’ll begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and flag raising, followed by the National Anthem and other patriotic performances by our students.
☕️ After the ceremony, enjoy coffee and donuts with students at 9:00 AM.
Let’s come together as a community to honor all who served and thank the brave men and women who have defended our freedom.
📍 Kenmare Public School
🗓️ Monday, November 10 | 8:30 AM
👨👩👧👦 Everyone is welcome – the entire community is invited!
#VeteransDay #HonorAllWhoServed #KenmarePublicSchool #CommunityStrong 🇺🇸
Join us Monday, November 10 at 8:30 AM for our Veterans Day Celebration at Kenmare Public School!
We’ll begin with the Pledge of Allegiance and flag raising, followed by the National Anthem and other patriotic performances by our students.
☕️ After the ceremony, enjoy coffee and donuts with students at 9:00 AM.
Let’s come together as a community to honor all who served and thank the brave men and women who have defended our freedom.
📍 Kenmare Public School
🗓️ Monday, November 10 | 8:30 AM
👨👩👧👦 Everyone is welcome – the entire community is invited!
#VeteransDay #HonorAllWhoServed #KenmarePublicSchool #CommunityStrong 🇺🇸
Come check out the Kenmare Drama Department today at the KHS auditorium as they will be performing "We Loathe Our Customers" by Bradley Walton!
⏰3:00 PM
🎉 HONKER HIGHLIGHTS – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3RD!
It’s another great week to cheer on our Kenmare-Bowbells Honkers! 💛
Here’s what’s happening:
🏐 Monday, Nov 3:
Varsity Volleyball heads to District 5 Tournament @ Williston State College – let’s pack the stands and bring the noise, Honker fans! 🙌 The Honkers will play the Trenton Tigers for the District 5 Championship!!
🏀 Thursday, Nov 6:
JH Girls Basketball vs Stanley – 3:00 PM
Good luck, Lady Honkers! Play hard and have fun! 💪
📅 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:
No scheduled activities – a great time to rest, recharge, and get ready for the next big week! 🌟
Let’s go Honkers! 💛
#HonkerPride #KenmareBowbells #TeamSpirit #GoHonkers
🎩 HATS OFF TO OUR HONKER FAMILY! 🎩
Get ready for another fun-filled week at Kenmare Public School, November 3–7!
We’re continuing our “Hats for the Lalums” fundraiser — wear your favorite hat all week for $1.00 (or any donation) to help support the Lalum family. Let’s show them how much they mean to our Honker community! 💛
Here’s what’s happening around school this week:
📅 Monday, Nov. 3
🎭 Drama productions for grades K–5 at 8:30 & grades 6–12 at 9:30
🏐 Varsity Volleyball District Tournament at Williston State College
🎩 Hats for the Lalums
📅 Tuesday, Nov. 4
🧢 Hats for the Lalums
🩺 Scoliosis Screening
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 5
🎩 Hats for the Lalums
🎭 Regional Drama at New Town
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
🎩 Hats for the Lalums
🏀 JH Girls Basketball vs Stanley – 3:00 PM
📅 Friday, Nov. 7
🎩 Hats for the Lalums
🗓️ Saturday: No scheduled activities — enjoy your weekend, Honkers!
💡 Reminders:
🥧 The Junior Class is taking pie orders – contact Mr. Stroklund
🇺🇸 No school Tuesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)
🏐 Region 3 Volleyball Tournament begins Nov. 13 at the Minot Auditorium
🧢 Honker gear available online through Nov. 17! Shop Here: https://stores.inksoft.com/WS127072
Let’s make it another week of Honker pride, kindness, and community spirit! 💛
❄️ Cold Weather Reminder! ❄️
It’s getting cold outside, and students will continue to go out for recess whenever possible. Please be sure your child comes to school with proper cold-weather gear each day, including:
🧥 Warm jackets
🧤 Gloves or mittens
🧣 Hats
👉 To help avoid mix-ups, we recommend labeling all items with your child’s name. Our lost and found fills up quickly, and labeled gear makes it much easier to return items to the right owner!
Thank you for helping keep our kids safe, warm, and ready to enjoy recess this winter!
It’s getting cold outside, and students will continue to go out for recess whenever possible. Please be sure your child comes to school with proper cold-weather gear each day, including:
🧥 Warm jackets
🧤 Gloves or mittens
🧣 Hats
👉 To help avoid mix-ups, we recommend labeling all items with your child’s name. Our lost and found fills up quickly, and labeled gear makes it much easier to return items to the right owner!
Thank you for helping keep our kids safe, warm, and ready to enjoy recess this winter!
🎃👻 Spooky News! 👻🎃
Students in Grades 6–12 can wear their Halloween costumes to school TOMORROW – Friday, October 31! 🧙♀️🧛♂️🕸️
Just a reminder of the costume rules:
✨ No Masks
✨ No Weapons or Accessories
✨ Inflatable Costumes must be OFF during class
✨ No Gory or Bloody Costumes
We can’t wait to see all the fun and festive outfits roaming the halls! 🕷️🍬
Students in Grades 6–12 can wear their Halloween costumes to school TOMORROW – Friday, October 31! 🧙♀️🧛♂️🕸️
Just a reminder of the costume rules:
✨ No Masks
✨ No Weapons or Accessories
✨ Inflatable Costumes must be OFF during class
✨ No Gory or Bloody Costumes
We can’t wait to see all the fun and festive outfits roaming the halls! 🕷️🍬
Second grade is cheering for the VB team this week while Mrs. Redding subs for Miss Bischoff! 🏐
🎃👻 Get Ready to Boogie, Ghouls & Goblins! 👻🎃
The KHS Junior Class invites all Kenmare-Bowbells Preschool–6th Graders to a spook-tacular night at the Halloween Dance Party! 🕸️🦇
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Kenmare Public School
💲 $5 per student
🍕 FREE PIZZA generously donated by Farmers Union Oil Co.!
But that’s not all… 🧃🍬
The Junior Class will also have concessions available!
🕷️ So grab your costumes, bring your best dance moves, and join us for a frightfully fun night filled with music, treats, and Halloween magic! 🕷️
The KHS Junior Class invites all Kenmare-Bowbells Preschool–6th Graders to a spook-tacular night at the Halloween Dance Party! 🕸️🦇
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Kenmare Public School
💲 $5 per student
🍕 FREE PIZZA generously donated by Farmers Union Oil Co.!
But that’s not all… 🧃🍬
The Junior Class will also have concessions available!
🕷️ So grab your costumes, bring your best dance moves, and join us for a frightfully fun night filled with music, treats, and Halloween magic! 🕷️
