NEW TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SCHEDULE CHANGE: 2023 State Cross Country Meet NDHSAA NEWS RELEASE: Wednesday, October 25 VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Due to the increased likelihood of measurable snow late Thursday into Friday in Jamestown and in order to clear the course to ensure the integrity of the races, the 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet will now be run on a “One-Day” Schedule Format on Saturday, October 28 Jamestown’s Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir located at 8148 30th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. The new schedule of race times on October 28 will be as follows: Noon – Class B Girls 12:45 p.m. – Class B Boys Class B Awards Ceremony immediately following the races. 4:00 p.m. – Class A Girls 4:45 p.m. – Class A Boys Class A Awards Ceremony immediately following the races. For the full press release, please go to https://ndhsaanow.com/news/1969/schedule-update-2023-ndhsaa-cross-country-state-meet.

The District Volleyball Tournament has been adjusted for the weather. There will be no games on Thursday. See attached updated bracket. Friday Oct. 27 Match 1: 3:00pm start Match 2: +25 minutes after game 1 Match 3: + 25 minutes after game 2 Match 4: +25 minutes after game 3 Saturday Oct. 28 Match 5: 1:00pm start (Loser Out) Match 6: +25 min (Loser Out) Match 7: +25 min (Semi Final) Match 8: +25 min (Semi Final) Monday Oct. 30 Match 9: 4:00pm (Regional Qualifier) Match 10: +25 min (Regional Qualifier) Match 11: +25 min (Championship)

Reminder: The New Town Public School District School Board will be conducting its annual parent input meeting at the New Town High School cafeteria on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm. A meal will be served. The annual meeting is held in accordance with Federal regulations connected to the Federal Impact Aid Program. Parents are also allowed to provide input into the general K-12 programs of the school district. The school district is contemplating the name change of the elementary school. It will be seeking input on changing the name from the Edwin Loe Elementary School to the New Town Elementary School. The school board and administration will listen to parents throughout the year, but this special board meeting is for the specific purpose of hearing their input.

Here is the 2023 District Volleyball Bracket! Go Eagles!

The New Town Police Department is asking for volunteers to assist in an active shooting exercise today at the EOC building at 9:30. This is to train our local law enforcement on handling situations to keep our community safe.

Congratulations Angel and Teagun for earning a spot in the WIBC Honor Band! Angel and Teagun auditioned against high school students from across the world and will get to spend a weekend working in Seattle, WA with some of the best musicians and educators in the world.

Upper Missouri District Health and Elbowoods Memorial Health are happy to be able to provide Influenza and Covid Vaccinations at New Town High School on Friday, October 27 from 4 to 6:30 pm.

The New Town Middle School and High School Open House /Parent Teacher Conference evening will be held on November 1, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm.

See attached for a message from the superintendent about the StopIt Program.

There will be no school on October 19th and 20th this week due to the NDCEL Leadership Conference. School will resume on Monday, October 23 which is also picture retake day.

Monday Volleyball @ Powers Lake JH @ 5, JV @ 6, Var @7 Jh girls Basketball practice starts Tues JH Volleyball @ Stanley (elem) 4:30 and 5:30 Volleyball District meeting at NTHS @ 10am Thursday NO SCHOOL Friday NO SCHOOL

Edwin Loe Elementary School Community Open House With Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday, October 25 4:00 – 7:00 PM We look forward to seeing you at our open house. We will include parent/teacher conferences and give you the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher. Community programs will be here to visit about support they can provide your child. Supper will be served in the cafeteria.

Please join us for a Community Math and Science Night at Edwin Elementary School STEM Activities with NDGateway to Science Escape Room Games and more 6-8 pm on Thursday, October 12. We hope to see you there.

Tues Volleyball @ Alexander JH @ 5, JV @ 6, Var @7 Friday Volleyball @ Mandaree JV @ 5, Var @ 6 XC @ Standing Rock (Regional Meet) 3pm Start Saturday Volleyball vs Standing Rock (h) JH @ 1, JV @ 2, Var @ 3 Football vs White Shield (h) @ 4pm for 5th place!

Good morning, Tonight's Volleyball game is Pink Night! It is senior night for both Volleyball and Cross Country. Also, the volleyball game that was scheduled on Friday has been cancelled. Spread the word!

The Junior Class will be having a Car Wash on October 8th from 1pm to 4pm at the CTE Center!

NEWS RELEASE NEW TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 ANNUAL INDIAN PARENT INPUT MEETING SCHEDULED The New Town Public School District Board of Education will be conducting its annual parent input meeting at the New Town High School cafeteria on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm. A meal will be served. The annual meeting is held in accordance with Federal regulations connected to the Federal Impact Aid Program. Under Section 8003 of Impact Aid, the district receives federal funds in lieu of taxes for lands taken off the tax rolls. Funding is provided for students living on Indian Trust Lands, and some funding for students whose parents work on Indian Trust Property Lands but live off such property. The district receives approximately 9 percent of its total revenues from this source. The purpose of the annual parent input meeting is primarily to ensure parents that Native American students are allowed to participate in every program and aspect of the school district, including extra-curricular activities. Parents are also allowed to provide input into the general K-12 programs of the school district. The New Town Public School District Tribal Consultation Plan required under the new education law, “Every Student Succeeds Act” will also be presented. The plan was approved by the MHA Nation on May 22, 2023. The school district is contemplating the name change of the elementary school. It will be seeking input on changing the name from the Edwin Loe Elementary School to the New Town Elementary School. The school board and administration will listen to parents throughout the year, but this special board meeting is for the specific purpose of hearing their input.

Monday Volleyball @ Plaza JH @ 5, VJ @ 6, Var @ 7 (leave at 3:30)-Pink night Wednesday Eligibility runs after 5 pm Thursday Volleyball vs Parshall (h) JH @ 5, VJ @ 6, Var @ 7 Senior Night for volleball and XC Seniors please see Mr. Weyrauch or Mr. Greg for parent info Friday Volleyball vs Mandaree (h) JV @ 5, Var @ 6 Saturday Volleyball @ Stanley for NWC tournament (V Only) XC @ Rugby Football @ Mandaree at 4pm

Please note: Thursday volleyball game is rescheduled for Oct 6 Jv at 5 Var at 6 Still will be a home game

Monday Girls @ State Golf (good Luck Savannah W!!) Tues Girls @ State Golf Volleyball vs WTC (h) JH @ 5, JV @ 6, Var @ 7 XC @ Kenmare Wed Eligibility runs Thurs Volleyball home with Mandaree JV @ 5, Var @ 6 Friday Homecoming parade lining up @ 2:30, start at 2:45 (tentative) more info later! Saturday Football vs Warwick Var only @ 1pm (Football Sr. Night) XC @ Grand Forks (leave Friday Afternoon)