Nashwauk-Keewatin

Due to road conditions, NK Semi dance scheduled for tonight is canceled. We may look to reschedule.

KES Candy Gram sales start next week! Spread some holiday cheer by sending a Candy Gram to friends or staff. All money raised will go to the NK Spartan Booster Club to help fund events for our students.

Spartan Students of the Month had a fun time bowling, followed by lunch at Pizza Ranch today. Thank you Spartan Booster Club for funding this fun event.

Hello fellow Spartans! On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 from 12pm-1:30pm the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting another Food Bag Giveaway while supplies last. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from a little extra food over the holiday break, please drive by door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary between 12pm and 1:30pm on Wednesday, December 20th. There will be a staff member ready to hand you a bag of food right at your vehicle as you pull up to door #1. It’s super easy but supplies are limited! Food bags will be available while supplies last. Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Nashwauk-Keewatin School District School Social Worker blautigar@isd319.org

Babysitting clinic opportunity

Keewatin Elementary School Holiday Program

Holiday Cookies & Hot Cocoa - Monday, December 11th at KES 2:45-4:00 pm Grades K-6 Instructor: Mrs. Rippinen Register by Dec. 7th Click to register: https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/14513/public/1/sp/

Girls Basketball game scheduled for 11/30 in Nashwauk will now be played in Ely. The junior high game will start at 5:30. JV will start at 5:45 with varsity to follow. Our game on 1/29 that was scheduled to be in Ely will now be a home game. Email Principal/AD Max Torgerson at mtorgerson@isd319.org with any questions.

Spots are filling fast for our Photography Fundraiser in December! There are limited spots available. Keewatin Elementary is raising money for the Spartan Booster Club to help support events for the students in our school. Reach out to Britny Riipinen at briipinen@isd319.org with any questions.

The girls basketball game scheduled for tonight vs. McGregor is postponed. We will work to reschedule this game for a later date.

After school activities at NKHS are cancelled for tonight. This includes Boys Basketball and Wrestling practice as well as the Girls Basketball Game vs. McGregor. The girls game is rescheduled for tomorrow 11/28 with JH at 5:30, JV 5:45 and Varsity to follow JV.

Due to issues with internet and phone systems at Keewatin Elementary School , the elementary students will be released today, 11/27/2023, at 1:00 p.m. All bus routes will be run at the time of release. There will be no fun club and no other after school activities at the elementary school today.

Good evening! Due to an electrical issue that is causing the boiler to not work, there will be no school for the high school on Monday, November 27th. The Keewatin Elementary will be in session. We will evaluate the situation tomorrow to determine if after school activities at the high school will take place. Thank you! Dr. Villebrun

Goodland’s Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Outdoor Event is Saturday, December 9th. Crafts and vendors inside. Also hot cocoa, cookies & a chance to meet Santa and his friends! Starts at 5pm and tree lighting at 6pm. Goodland Community Center Call 218-244-9346 with questions.

Happy Thanksgiving! Third graders were very creative in their turkey disguises this year. Each class voted on their favorite disguises and here are the results.

Mrs. Riipinen’s 3rd grade class read Balloons Over Broadway this week. A story about how Tony Sarg’s ideas led to the giant Macy’s Day Parade balloons. The third graders then got to design and create their own balloon animals.

With the help of Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, the Spartan Food Pantry was able to distribute 21 bags of food to families who needed it. Supplies are now gone. We hope to have another Spartan Food Bag Giveaway in December prior to the holiday break. ~ Brandi Lautigar, N-K School Social Worker

TODAY IS THE DAY! Reminder: Today, November 22 from 12pm-1:30pm the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting another Food Bag Giveaway while supplies last. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from a little extra food over the break, please drive by door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary today and we will hand you a food bag right at your vehicle. Supplies are limited and will only be available while supplies last! Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Nashwauk-Keewatin School District School Social Worker blautigar@isd319.org

Keewatin Elementary is looking for Mystery Readers. Please contact Dave Kuusisto at dkuusisto@isd319.org for more information.

Hello fellow Spartans! On Wednesday, November 22, 2023 from 12pm-1:30pm the Spartan Food Pantry at Keewatin Elementary will be hosting another Food Bag Giveaway while supplies last. If your family is experiencing hard times and could benefit from a little extra food over the break, please drive by door #1 on the backside of Keewatin Elementary tomorrow, November 22nd. There will be a staff member ready to hand you a bag of food right at your vehicle as you pull up to door #1. It’s super easy but supplies are limited! Food bags will be available while supplies last. Sincerely, Mrs. Lautigar Nashwauk-Keewatin School District School Social Worker blautigar@isd319.org