We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! As we get ready for the upcoming fall sports season, please take note of the following important dates:
**Football Cheer**
* Practice begins Monday, August 3*.
**High School Football**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 6*.
**Middle School Football**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
**Middle School & High School Football Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Wednesday, August 5**
* **5:30 p.m.**
* Scotland Football Field
**Middle School & High School Cross Country**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
* Parent/Athlete Meeting: Monday, August 3, at 6:45 p.m. in the Main Gym.
**Middle School & High School Volleyball Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Monday, August 3**
* **7:00 p.m.**
* Main Gym
**High School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 13*.
**Middle School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Monday, August 17*.
Practice schedules are on the website/app under Documents/Athletics.
We look forward to a great fall season and wish all of our athletes, coaches, and families the best of luck!
**Football Cheer**
* Practice begins Monday, August 3*.
**High School Football**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 6*.
**Middle School Football**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
**Middle School & High School Football Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Wednesday, August 5**
* **5:30 p.m.**
* Scotland Football Field
**Middle School & High School Cross Country**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
* Parent/Athlete Meeting: Monday, August 3, at 6:45 p.m. in the Main Gym.
**Middle School & High School Volleyball Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Monday, August 3**
* **7:00 p.m.**
* Main Gym
**High School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 13*.
**Middle School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Monday, August 17*.
Practice schedules are on the website/app under Documents/Athletics.
We look forward to a great fall season and wish all of our athletes, coaches, and families the best of luck!
📚 Back-to-School Reminder! 🍎
Parents and students, be sure to check out our Back-to-School page for important forms and schedules:
https://www.menno.k12.sd.us/page/2026forms
🏫 Back-to-School Open House
📅 Monday, August 17
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 City Auditorium
🚌 First Day of School
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.
⏰ Early dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone for another great school year!
Parents and students, be sure to check out our Back-to-School page for important forms and schedules:
https://www.menno.k12.sd.us/page/2026forms
🏫 Back-to-School Open House
📅 Monday, August 17
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 City Auditorium
🚌 First Day of School
📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ Classes begin at 8:15 a.m.
⏰ Early dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone for another great school year!
Superintendent Mudder would like to welcome all families to the Menno School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Her Back-to-School Letter is now available on the Back-to-School Forms page. We encourage all families to take a few minutes to read this important message as we prepare for another great school year.
https://www.menno.k12.sd.us/page/2026forms
https://www.menno.k12.sd.us/page/2026forms
If you are interested in purchasing a 2025-26 Yearbook, please contact Ms. Sternhagen at Carly.Sternhagen@k12.sd.us or call the school!
They will be for sale during the Open House on Monday August 17th from 5-7pm, or you can pick yours up anytime Ms. Sternhagen is available.
Yearbooks are $50 each. You can bring the money directly to Ms. Sternhagen to get one. They are first come first serve. Cash or Check payments. Make checks payable to "Menno Public Schools"
They will be for sale during the Open House on Monday August 17th from 5-7pm, or you can pick yours up anytime Ms. Sternhagen is available.
Yearbooks are $50 each. You can bring the money directly to Ms. Sternhagen to get one. They are first come first serve. Cash or Check payments. Make checks payable to "Menno Public Schools"
The yearbooks are in and available for pickup!
You can pick yours up at the Open House on Monday August 17th from 5-7pm in Ms. Sternhagen's classroom.
If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Sternhagen at Carly.Sternhagen@k12.sd.us to arrange a time to pick yours up!
You can pick yours up at the Open House on Monday August 17th from 5-7pm in Ms. Sternhagen's classroom.
If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Sternhagen at Carly.Sternhagen@k12.sd.us to arrange a time to pick yours up!
Trapper Football info--Menno HS kids will check out equipment on Monday, August. 3 at 7:00 pm on the stage in the old gym. Menno middle school kids will check out equipment at 7:30 pm on Monday night also.
See the practice schedule link for more info
https://aptg.co/k9VF4p
See the practice schedule link for more info
https://aptg.co/k9VF4p
Athletes in grades 7, 8, 9, and 11 and any new students are required to take the SWAY concussion test. The athletes can take the test at home on their cell phone or a parent/guardian cell phone. Athletes will need to download the free SWAY medical app from their app store. Here is an example link for Apple-app. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sway-medical/id657932025
Once the app is downloaded, students must enter the following code:
7F6A9
You will need to create your profile and answer some basic questions.
Here is a link for more information-https://healthyroster.helpjuice.com/parents-sway
this test taken by Tuesday, August 5. If you have questions, contact AD Jacque Liebl via email at jacque.liebl@k12.sd.us. Thank you.
Once the app is downloaded, students must enter the following code:
7F6A9
You will need to create your profile and answer some basic questions.
Here is a link for more information-https://healthyroster.helpjuice.com/parents-sway
this test taken by Tuesday, August 5. If you have questions, contact AD Jacque Liebl via email at jacque.liebl@k12.sd.us. Thank you.
Trapper Football info--Menno HS kids will check out equipment on Monday, August. 3 at 7:00 pm on the stage in the old gym. Menno middle school kids will check out equipment at 7:30 pm on Monday night also.
See the practice schedule link for more info
https://aptg.co/k9VF4p
See the practice schedule link for more info
https://aptg.co/k9VF4p
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! As we get ready for the upcoming fall sports season, please take note of the following important dates:
**Football Cheer**
* Practice begins Monday, August 3*.
**High School Football**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 6*.
**Middle School Football**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
**Middle School & High School Football Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Wednesday, August 5**
* **5:30 p.m.**
* Scotland Football Field
**Middle School & High School Cross Country**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
* Parent/Athlete Meeting: Monday, August 3, at 6:45 p.m. in the Main Gym.
**Middle School & High School Volleyball Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Monday, August 3**
* **7:00 p.m.**
* Main Gym
**High School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 13*.
**Middle School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Monday, August 17*.
Practice schedules are on the website/app under Documents/Athletics.
We look forward to a great fall season and wish all of our athletes, coaches, and families the best of luck!
**Football Cheer**
* Practice begins Monday, August 3*.
**High School Football**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 6*.
**Middle School Football**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
**Middle School & High School Football Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Wednesday, August 5**
* **5:30 p.m.**
* Scotland Football Field
**Middle School & High School Cross Country**
* Practice begins Monday, August 10*.
* Parent/Athlete Meeting: Monday, August 3, at 6:45 p.m. in the Main Gym.
**Middle School & High School Volleyball Parent/Athlete Meeting**
* **Monday, August 3**
* **7:00 p.m.**
* Main Gym
**High School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Thursday, August 13*.
**Middle School Volleyball**
* Practice begins Monday, August 17*.
Practice schedules are on the website/app under Documents/Athletics.
We look forward to a great fall season and wish all of our athletes, coaches, and families the best of luck!
A reminder to students planning to participate in sports next school year:
You will be required to turn in both the physical form AND the emergency packet before being allowed to participate in any practice or competition.
Please print off the attached forms for the complete packet and read through the attachment labeled “Sudden Cardiac Arrest.”
All forms should be turned in to the office BEFORE the first day of practice.
Forms are located on the website under Documents/Athletics or follow the links--
https://aptg.co/9lrQpd and https://aptg.co/2r463m
Athletes in grades 7, 8, 9, and 11 and any new students are required to take the SWAY concussion test. The athletes can take the test at home on their cell phone or a parent/guardian cell phone. Athletes will need to download the free SWAY medical app from their app store. Here is an example link for Apple-app. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sway-medical/id657932025
Once the app is downloaded, students must enter the following code:
7F6A9
You will need to create your profile and answer some basic questions.
Here is a link for more information-https://healthyroster.helpjuice.com/parents-sway
this test taken by Tuesday, August 5. If you have questions, contact AD Jacque Liebl via email at jacque.liebl@k12.sd.us. Thank you.
Once the app is downloaded, students must enter the following code:
7F6A9
You will need to create your profile and answer some basic questions.
Here is a link for more information-https://healthyroster.helpjuice.com/parents-sway
this test taken by Tuesday, August 5. If you have questions, contact AD Jacque Liebl via email at jacque.liebl@k12.sd.us. Thank you.
Check out the back to school supply check lists for grades PK-8th. Please be sure to label all items.
https://aptg.co/hDFGZT
https://aptg.co/hDFGZT
All students in grades 6-12 are required to have their own calculator. It is recommended that you have nothing less than a TI-30XIIS™ or Casio FX-300ES PLUS which will cost $12.00-$15.00. If you have any questions please reach out to Carly.Sternhagen@k12.sd.us or Lorie.Lehr@k12.sd.us.
These can be found in most large retail chains like Walmart or Target, or online at retailers like Amazon.
These can be found in most large retail chains like Walmart or Target, or online at retailers like Amazon.
Check out Kylie Guthmiller's senior project for July 27-Aug. 8.
There are still a few spots open for tomorrow's Blood Drive! Use the link to sign up: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=7k50ZMsri95u0EEbCffw8e7ckJHrD%2BZeiiD1g3JIBpw%3D
Please note that the School Business Office will be closed on Thursday, July 16.
Reminder about the closings the week!
A reminder to students planning to participate in sports next school year:
You will be required to turn in both the physical form AND the emergency packet before being allowed to participate in any practice or competition.
Please print off the attached forms for the complete packet and read through the attachment labeled “Sudden Cardiac Arrest.”
All forms should be turned in to the office BEFORE the first day of practice.
Forms are located on the website under Documents/Athletics or follow the links--
https://aptg.co/9lrQpd and https://aptg.co/2r463m
School is right around the corner! See attached the School Supply List for Menno Elementary and MS students. Also, see the optional resource attached regarding the ROCS program which assists with obtaining supplies.
Senior banners are now available to pick up during our public office hours of 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.