Small change to the elementary VB schedule. The March 14 game in New Rockford will start at 5:30pm instead of 4:30pm. There will still be two (2) games. https://5il.co/2fei0
It's a short but busy week at Midkota! The boys basketball team will be traveling back to Larimore tonight for the 2nd round of the district tourney. They will be taking on May-Port CG at 7:30 this evening. Track practice starts on Wednesday, February 28 at GCC. Wednesday practices are still optional for JH kids. See below or click here https://5il.co/2fe73 for more info on the week.
The elementary volleyball season is fast approaching with the first practice starting on March 4 in Binford. Schedule can be found below or https://5il.co/2f529.
Fessenden-Bowden will be holding a 3 on 3 basketball tourney on April 13th, 2024 at the school in Fessenden. Please click here https://5il.co/2f3o0 or see below for more information/entry form.
Trinity Smith and Amy Ramsey competed at the Hatton-Northwood Speech Invitational this past Saturday. Amy received a Top Novice Award in Humorous Interpretation, placed 4th in EPR and earned 2nd place in Storytelling. Congratulations on a great tournament ladies!
2024 BBB District Bracket - Our boys play on Friday, February 23 in the first round of district play in Larimore. They will take on Hatton/Northwood in the last game of the night. See below. https://5il.co/2f1zd
The High School is celebrating FFA this week. See below for dress up days. The boys start District play this week on Friday, February 23 in Larimore against Hatton/Northwood around 7:30pm (last game of the evening). Bracket will be posted shortly. Have a great week, Midkota! https://5il.co/2f1y7
Associated General Contractors Scholarships:
$1500 scholarships for University of Mary, NDSU and NDSCS;
$750 scholarships for BSC and NDSCS.
Scholarships are good for multiple career paths offered at these colleges under the broad umbrella of Construction Engineering/Construction/Management.
Summer Job Opportunities!
Great Plains Promise
Bismarck State College launched a BIG announcement yesterday, the Great Plains Promise, an initiative that will be offering FREE TUITION for new first-year freshman and transfer students beginning next Fall 2024.
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Program.
The Horatio Alger Association Scholarship (600+ Scholarships up to $25,000 Each)
For High School Juniors is open until March 15, 2024!
APPLICATION CLOSES MARCH 15, 2024
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities.
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen.
Application: 2024 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application (smarterselect.com)
ND Girls State
June 9-14, 2024
University of North Dakota Campus
Cost is $325.00 (Scholarships sponsored by local ND American Legion Auxiliary).
Applications and additional information: www.NDGirlsState.org
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024
See Mrs. Brandt for an application form.
What is Girls State?
Attendees learn about all forms of government city, county, and state by running for offices, holding elections, writing laws, and participating in a variety of civic activities.
Why Girls State?
Find your Voice by building self-confidence and striving to make a difference.
Have fun and meet new people from across the state.
Earn .50 units of social studies credit.
Apply to win several scholarships.
Samsung American Legion Scholarship- $1,250
Outstanding Student of Government-$100.00
Kennelly Award for Outstanding Citizen-$75.00
Bank Forward is offering a $500 scholarship to be awarded to a high school senior who is attending high school in a market they serve. Please see below for more information and application.
A HUGE "Thank You" to Deputy Rispa and the Griggs County Sheriff's Department for visiting our elementary school and chatting with our students during lunch. Not only do you now have a fan club here, but we just may have some future Law Enforcement Officers on duty. ;)
Happy Valentines Day from Midkota! <3 We "lava" our school, and we hope you do too! Thank you, Miss Katie for sharing your artistic brilliance with us! ;)
Foster County Health will be at the High School tomorrow to administer immunizations to any staff or students in need. Please call Foster County Health if you need an immunization at 652-3087 to make an appointment.
Our Lady Titans play today against Hatton/Northwood at 4pm in the last round of District play. Head on over and cheer them on to a win for a Region II Berth! Tuesday night our boys take on Benson County starting at 4:30pm with the JH followed by JV and Varsity. This is also Senior/Parents Night. Good luck to both teams. Go Titans! https://5il.co/2ekj8
Regular School Board Meeting
February 13th, 2024 in Glenfield and on Zoom.
Zoom Link:
Topic: Midkota Board Meeting
Time: Feb 13, 2024 07:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85044350332?pwd=Pj0M8FW0VilVkVbaeIl72XhYpj0TGn.1
Meeting ID: 850 4435 0332
Passcode: 638297
