The Minneapolis Noon Lion's Club is in need of MJSHS Student Volunteers to help work their concession stand at the Ottawa County Fair, Tuesday, July 14th through Friday, July 17th. There are two available shifts: 5:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. If you are interested, please call 785-392-7417, or simply show up at their stand. #LionPride!

MHS Varsity VB players are having a great time bonding at WSU team camp! (We're playing lots of vb too!)
PS: If someone were to open a Dutch Bros in town, they'd make a killing on these girls!!!










Every school day counts!
To support our families in planning holidays and trips without disrupting their child's education, we’ve put together this handy Vacation Planner Graphic for the upcoming school year.
It highlights the best dates to schedule trips around school breaks, teacher professional development days, and long weekends.
To support our families in planning holidays and trips without disrupting their child's education, we’ve put together this handy Vacation Planner Graphic for the upcoming school year.
It highlights the best dates to schedule trips around school breaks, teacher professional development days, and long weekends.

Plan ahead! The 2026–2027 USD 239 School Year Calendar is now available for download. Keep track of all important start dates, holidays, and breaks.
Download your copy of the USD 239 2026-2027 Calendar at https://aptg.co/rxkf7F

Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, there will be no more open wrestling room this summer.
Have a Lion Pride 4th of July!

USD 239's Communication and Personal Electronic Device Policy will change on July 1 to ensure compliance with the new state law.
If you have any questions, please use the following link to record your information, and one of our staff members will reach out to you:
Questions Regarding USD 239's Communication and Personal Electronic Device Policy Update

USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools is partnering with AmeriCorps and North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc. to help connect volunteers with Minneapolis Grade School through the Foster Grandparents Program. If you are interested, call 800-432-2703 or email ncfhaaa@ncfhaaa.com.

Congratulations to the Minneapolis Lions All-State Trap Team! #LionPride!

Minneapolis Junior High School Volleyball Team Members participated in some fun with pizza and sand volleyball! #LionPride

Congratulations, Coy Malmberg, on being the HOA and High Varsity Male at the State Shoot! Coy had the only perfect score at the competition. The MHS Lions Trap Team placed 8th overall! #LionPride!

The remaining teammates helped Cael finish the final leg of the 50 mile team relay. All the runners did great today! #LionPride

The JH XC team did an amazing job on their team relay! #LionPride
The JH XC team is well over half way in their 20 mile team relay. The HS team is almost to 40 miles in their 50 mile team relay. #LionPride
1st handoff of the JH XC 20 mile team relay from Dracon to Traxtyn. #LionPride

With the handoff from Ady to Bristol the HS XC team is at 28 miles of their 50 mile team relay! #LionPride

HS XC runners throwing around the football waiting for their leg of the 50 mile team relay. #LionPride

1st handoff of the HS XC 50 mile team relay. Emma just finished 5 miles and Cael has 5 to go! #LionPride

XC runners enjoying a game of cornhole while waiting for their leg of the 50 mile team relay. #LionPride

Reminder: USD 239 26-27 Pilot Pre-K Program Informational Meeting is tonight (Thursday, June 11) from 6-7 p.m. in the Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School Gym.
During the meeting, Dr. Stevens will provide an overview of the grant and eligibility requirements, as well as the enrollment process for the upcoming 26-27 school year. The Pilot Pre-K Program has specific eligibility requirements. The purpose of the program is to enhance access to pre-K in our area, not replace existing providers.
During the meeting, Dr. Stevens will provide an overview of the grant and eligibility requirements, as well as the enrollment process for the upcoming 26-27 school year. The Pilot Pre-K Program has specific eligibility requirements. The purpose of the program is to enhance access to pre-K in our area, not replace existing providers.

