March 3rd Kicks off "Read Across America" Week celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss . Minatare Elementary Student Leadership have come up with some fun dress up days for the week.
These HS Choir students had the opportunity to sing with the Panhandle Festival Choir in Scottsbluff yesterday!
Due to a lack of numbers to fill a team, Minatare High School Boys basketball will not be participating in the Sub District tournament this week.
As a reminder:
Minatare Schools Grades K-12 will have be in session tomorrow, Friday, February 21st.
Looking for a New Adventure?
Minatare Public Schools is currently hiring for the following position: Middle Grades Teacher.
General Assignment includes:
1. Teaching 1 period of 6th grade science, 1 period of 6th social science, and 1 period of middle school
exploratory; remainder of the assignment based on candidate’s qualifications. Preference would be
given to art or business courses, but all other options considered.
2. Coaching opportunities available.
For inquiries, please call 308.783.1232 or email rocky.robbins@minatareschools.org. Position is open
until filled. Applications are located on our website at www.minatareschools.org
Come Join the Family!
Boys Sub-district bracket has been set. Minatare will play Banner County on Monday February 24th in Dalton starting at 5:00PM.
Good Luck boys & coaches.
The sun is shining and we are back in regular session tomorrow and Friday, February 20th and 21st.
See you all on Thursday & Friday!
NO SCHOOL ALL GRADES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18TH.
Midwinter Conferences for Staff have been cancelled.
Please stay home, stay safe and stay warm!
Reminder: Monday February 17th
No School All Grades
Teachers Mid Winter conferences
We hope to see you all on Thursday February 13th and/or Friday February 14th for Parent/Teacher Conferences held at Minatare Elementary School (805 7th Street).
Elementary parents will meet with their students teachers in their designated classrooms.
High school parents will meet with their students teachers in the Elementary gym. We ask that the high school parents please sign in when you arrive.
Conferences are held on Thursday February 13th from 4:30-8:00PM and on Friday February 14th from 8-11:30AM.
The games with Creek Valley for today (Tuesday February 11th) have been cancelled due to weather.
Congratulations to our Minatare students - Yoselin Reyes, Yvonne Kreiling, Zoe Pedotto, Alex Hall, Liyah Janis, and Skyler Montgomery - for their beautiful performances at the Chadron State College High Plains Music Festival.
They were selected via audition to play and sing alongside the best students from the surrounding area schools and spent two full days rehearsing and practicing for the concert! Yoselin also received an award for 3 years of participation in the ensemble.
Our Minatare Musicians got to listen to the the Chadron State College Jazz Band perform, featuring Minatare Band Alumni Jackson Schwartz and Aaron Suhr!
Rehearsals are underway for the 2025 CSC High Plains Honor Band and Choir!
If you are unable to make the trip to Chadron, tune in here to watch Alex, Skyler, Liyah, Zoe, Yvonne, and Yoselin in concert Tuesday night at 5pm!
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Mitchell Invitational
We're Hiring!
Position Overview:
Minatare Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Special Education & After School Paraprofessional to join our team for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. This dual-role position focuses on assisting the Special Education teacher in providing individualized academic and social/emotional support to students and helping supervise and engage students during our After School Program.
Key Responsibilities:
-Work closely with the Special Education teacher to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
-Provide targeted academic assistance and social/emotional support to Special Education students.
-Foster an inclusive, positive, and supportive learning environment.
-Assist the After School Program Coordinator with supervision, activities, and student projects.
-Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during program hours.
Why Join Minatare Public Schools?
At Minatare Public Schools, we believe in creating a culture of learning and excellence where everyone matters. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in students' lives by supporting their academic success and personal development.
Qualifications:
Associate's Degree or completion of our paraprofessional certificate course (required).
Experience working with children, especially those with special needs (preferred).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Enthusiasm for supporting student growth academically and socially.
Position Details:
Salary: $14.25 per hour.
Benefits: Paid leave, paid holidays, and full single BC/BS Health Insurance.
Start Date: January 6, 2024.
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Employment Period: Remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
Future Opportunities: Continuation of employment for the 2025-2026 school year will be discussed at the end of the current term.
Interested applicants should complete the linked application
and email it to jodi.wolf@minatareschools.org. An application can also be picked up at 805 7th Street, Minatare, NE 69356. A background check must also be conducted prior to hiring.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Minatare Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA )
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Minatare High School Choir at the MAC Choir Concert!
Thank you to these 6 outstanding individuals who serve on the Board of Education. Their leadership and commitment to our students, staff, and community help shape the future of our Students and our School.
Happy School Board Appreciation Week to Coby Ross, Karol Garduno, Mary Suhr, Trevor Schwartz, April Newlin and Jackie Meyers.
We appreciate you all.
The MAC Choir is hard at work preparing for this evening's concert! Please join us at the WNCC Platte Valley Companies Performing Arts Center at 5pm!
