It's never too early to start getting ready for another great school year at Minatare Elementary School! Our suggested school supply lists for Kindergarten through 5th Grade are now available.
Please take a look at your child's grade level list and begin gathering supplies as you're able. Thank you for helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! We can't wait to welcome everyone back on August 13th for the 2026-2027 school year!
Please take a look at your child's grade level list and begin gathering supplies as you're able. Thank you for helping our students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! We can't wait to welcome everyone back on August 13th for the 2026-2027 school year!
DATE
7-20-2026
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Minatare Public Schools will be participating in a provisional meal program from USDA for the current school year 2026-2027. By participating in this special program Minatare Public Schools will be able to serve breakfast and lunch meals to all enrolled students at no charge to them.
Studies have shown that children who are not hungry do better in school. By providing breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students. The School Meals that we serve follow U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. This Community Eligibility meal program cannot succeed without your support and assistance.
Free and Reduced Price Income Eligibility Applications will not be distributed this year.
Sincerely,
Diana Closson
Administrative Assistant/Food Service Coordinator
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
7-20-2026
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Minatare Public Schools will be participating in a provisional meal program from USDA for the current school year 2026-2027. By participating in this special program Minatare Public Schools will be able to serve breakfast and lunch meals to all enrolled students at no charge to them.
Studies have shown that children who are not hungry do better in school. By providing breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge, we are hoping to create a better learning environment for our students. The School Meals that we serve follow U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines for healthy school meals. This Community Eligibility meal program cannot succeed without your support and assistance.
Free and Reduced Price Income Eligibility Applications will not be distributed this year.
Sincerely,
Diana Closson
Administrative Assistant/Food Service Coordinator
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
As a reminder, camp will be from 10-11:30 tomorrow, Friday July 17th.
Get 50
Ball handling routine
7/11 free throws
Break
Closeouts/closeoffs
Ball pressure
Zig zag cut offs
Break
2 and 2 shell drill
Wall ups
4 on 4 transition def
Break
1on1
2on 2
3 on 3
depending on numbers
Get 50
Ball handling routine
7/11 free throws
Break
Closeouts/closeoffs
Ball pressure
Zig zag cut offs
Break
2 and 2 shell drill
Wall ups
4 on 4 transition def
Break
1on1
2on 2
3 on 3
depending on numbers
Join us:
When: Tuesday August 11th
Time: 5:30-6:30PM
Where: Minatare Elementary (805 7th Street) and Minatare High School (1107 7th Street)
Get ready for the upcoming school year. Meet your Teachers, get your schedules and connect with your friends. Additionally, we will be holding 6th Grade Orientation on Tuesday, August 11th at 5:30 p.m. at Minatare High School. This will be a great opportunity for incoming 6th grade students and families to learn more about the transition to junior high and prepare for the upcoming school year.
We look forward to seeing you all.
Camp Go is this Friday! 🏀
Don't miss out on a morning of fun, skill-building, and a chance to meet Head Coach Tyse Rogers.
When: Friday, July 10th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Minatare High School Gym
See you on the court!
Don't miss out on a morning of fun, skill-building, and a chance to meet Head Coach Tyse Rogers.
When: Friday, July 10th | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Minatare High School Gym
See you on the court!
🏀 Welcome, Coach Rogers!
Minatare High School is thrilled to announce Mr. Tyse Rogers as our new Boys Basketball Head Coach for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! Coach Rogers is ready to hit the ground running and build a culture of hard work, skill, and teamwork.
To kick things off, he will be hosting a series of summer camps and off-season workouts. Check out the schedule below and get ready to work!
📅 Summer Camp Schedule
All camp times are currently TBD and will be announced soon.
Friday, July 10 – Camp "Go" (Focusing on transition play and fast breaks)
Thursday, July 16 – Camp "Lock Down" (Focusing on defensive intensity and fundamentals)
Friday, July 17 – 🪣 Camp "Buckets" (Focusing on shooting technique and scoring)
Friday, July 24 – Camp "Grit" (Focusing on conditioning, mental toughness, and hustle)
🔄 Off-Season Weekly Workouts
Every Wednesday: Morning Shot Club
Times: TBD
Stay Tuned! Specific times and location details will be shared as soon as they are finalized. Let's show up, put in the work, and get ready for a great season.
Minatare High School is thrilled to announce Mr. Tyse Rogers as our new Boys Basketball Head Coach for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year! Coach Rogers is ready to hit the ground running and build a culture of hard work, skill, and teamwork.
To kick things off, he will be hosting a series of summer camps and off-season workouts. Check out the schedule below and get ready to work!
📅 Summer Camp Schedule
All camp times are currently TBD and will be announced soon.
Friday, July 10 – Camp "Go" (Focusing on transition play and fast breaks)
Thursday, July 16 – Camp "Lock Down" (Focusing on defensive intensity and fundamentals)
Friday, July 17 – 🪣 Camp "Buckets" (Focusing on shooting technique and scoring)
Friday, July 24 – Camp "Grit" (Focusing on conditioning, mental toughness, and hustle)
🔄 Off-Season Weekly Workouts
Every Wednesday: Morning Shot Club
Times: TBD
Stay Tuned! Specific times and location details will be shared as soon as they are finalized. Let's show up, put in the work, and get ready for a great season.
📚🦕 2026 Minatare Library Summer Reading Program is Almost Here! 🦖📖
Get ready to Unearth a Story! Join us at the Minatare Library for a fun-filled summer of reading, stories, activities, and prizes!
🏆 Top Prize: A Razor Scooter for the reader who logs the most books!
Whether your child is just learning to read or already loves getting lost in books, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to spend the summer reading with you!
📖 See you at the Minatare Library!
Get ready to Unearth a Story! Join us at the Minatare Library for a fun-filled summer of reading, stories, activities, and prizes!
🏆 Top Prize: A Razor Scooter for the reader who logs the most books!
Whether your child is just learning to read or already loves getting lost in books, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to spend the summer reading with you!
📖 See you at the Minatare Library!
Congratulations to all of our Students for finishing strong during the 4th quarter and for the 2nd semester.
Take a break and refresh this summer.
We are excited to once again offer Free Summer Meals to all children ages 1-18 at No Cost.
Starting on May 26 all kids and teens 18 and under can
receive meals free of charge, no registration needed, on May 26-June 26, Monday through
Friday.. Breakfast will be served 7:30-8:00am. Lunch will be 11:30am-12:30pm.
Location: Minatare Elementary School
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE
Starting on May 26 all kids and teens 18 and under can
receive meals free of charge, no registration needed, on May 26-June 26, Monday through
Friday.. Breakfast will be served 7:30-8:00am. Lunch will be 11:30am-12:30pm.
Location: Minatare Elementary School
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE
HaPPy Last Day of School for the 2025-2026 School Year.
School will dismiss at 12PM. High School students not finished with their finals will need to stay until those are completed.
As a reminder: Kids 18 and under eat for free from May 26th-June 26th at Minatare Elementary.
Breakfast will be available from 7:30-8:00AM and Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:30PM.
Thank you all for a wonderful year here at Minatare Public Schools. Have a great summer. We will see you in the fall.
School will dismiss at 12PM. High School students not finished with their finals will need to stay until those are completed.
As a reminder: Kids 18 and under eat for free from May 26th-June 26th at Minatare Elementary.
Breakfast will be available from 7:30-8:00AM and Lunch will be served from 11:30-12:30PM.
Thank you all for a wonderful year here at Minatare Public Schools. Have a great summer. We will see you in the fall.
Be sure to come out to Minatare HIgh School tonight and watch the Elementary & High School Spring Concerts starting at 6:30PM. It will surely be outsatnding.
It will also be live streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/minatare/organization/134565/minatare-high-school
It will also be live streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/minatare/organization/134565/minatare-high-school
Due to the weather, Minatare Elementary’s Track & Field Day has been rescheduled from Monday, May 18th, to Wednesday, May 20th.
🏅 Field events will begin at 12:00 PM behind the high school safe room, with track events to follow.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to a fun and exciting day for our students!
🏅 Field events will begin at 12:00 PM behind the high school safe room, with track events to follow.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to a fun and exciting day for our students!
We are excited to once again offer Free Summer Meals to all children ages 1-18 at No Cost.
Starting on May 26 all kids and teens 18 and under can
receive meals free of charge, no registration needed, on May 26-June 26, Monday through
Friday.. Breakfast will be served 7:30-8:00am. Lunch will be 11:30am-12:30pm.
Location: Minatare Elementary School
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE
Starting on May 26 all kids and teens 18 and under can
receive meals free of charge, no registration needed, on May 26-June 26, Monday through
Friday.. Breakfast will be served 7:30-8:00am. Lunch will be 11:30am-12:30pm.
Location: Minatare Elementary School
805 7th Street
Minatare, NE
🍎 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
To our dedicated teachers—thank you for the incredible impact you make each and every day. Your passion, patience, and commitment help shape the lives of our students and inspire them to reach their full potential.
We are grateful for the difference you make, not only in the classroom, but in the hearts and futures of our young learners.
Thank you for all that you do! ❤️
To our dedicated teachers—thank you for the incredible impact you make each and every day. Your passion, patience, and commitment help shape the lives of our students and inspire them to reach their full potential.
We are grateful for the difference you make, not only in the classroom, but in the hearts and futures of our young learners.
Thank you for all that you do! ❤️
For MAC these ladies rocked it!
Both the High School and the Jr High lady athletes competed above and beyond today! They lead all day on top getting edged out in the tail event - placing them as runner ups in the end. Super proud of these lady athletes for both their amazing skills and gracious hearts.
Junior High Ladies results:
Jimena Ramirez
1st 100 meter
1st 200 meter
3rd triple jump(PR)
AnaCecilia Reyes
1st 100 meter hurdles(PR)
1st 200 meter hurdles(PR)
2nd triple jump(PR)
AnaLucia Reyes
2nd 100 meter hurdles(PR)
2nd 200 meter hurdleS(PR)
Emily Meister
3rd shot (PR)
Thrower's Relay 4x100
2nd place finish 1:10 (PR)
Parker, Marisol, Sophia, Emily
4x100 Relay - 6th place finish
Parker, Reece, Sophia, Emily
4x400 (1600) Relay
1st place finish - 4:54 (PR)
Paislee, AnaLucia, AnaCecilia, Jimena
These ladies competed multiple events with strength and support from their teammates! They were humble and kind - making new friends throughout the day. Proud to be from Minatare!❤️
Superb job by all!!
A Huge Congratulations to Miss Jimena Ramirez- Cazares for placing 3rd in the 100 metere dash with a time of 13.757 at the Best of the West in Scottsbluff.
We are truly proud of her and her amazing talents.
We are truly proud of her and her amazing talents.
Our Minatare Musicians were AMAZING today! They put so much work, detail, and passion into these performances.
Both the High School Band and the High School Choir received plaques for earning Superior ratings from all 3 judges! This is the highest achievement! (And the first time that both large ensembles have been awarded plaques in the same year!)
Superior I Ratings:
Thalia Gonzales - Clarinet solo
Bayleigh Lacy - Bass Clarinet solo
Yoselin Reyes - Clarinet solo
Yoselin Reyes, Thalia Gonzales, Naveaha Clarke, Jenessa Pedotto - Clarinet Quartet
Yoselin Reyes & Zoe Pedotto - Clarinet & Trumpet Duet
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Alto Sax solo
Saya Newlin - Xylophone solo
Roberto Sanchez-Garcia - Snare Drum solo
Skyler Montgomery - Tuba solo
Skyler Montgomery - Vocal solo
Jericho Timmens - Vocal solo
Excellent II Ratings:
Axton Merrigan - Trumpet solo
Yvonne Kreiling - Flute solo
Yvonne Kreiling - Vocal solo
Liyah Janis - Vocal solo
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Vocal solo
Naveaha Clarke & Madison Main - Vocal Duet
Both the High School Band and the High School Choir received plaques for earning Superior ratings from all 3 judges! This is the highest achievement! (And the first time that both large ensembles have been awarded plaques in the same year!)
Superior I Ratings:
Thalia Gonzales - Clarinet solo
Bayleigh Lacy - Bass Clarinet solo
Yoselin Reyes - Clarinet solo
Yoselin Reyes, Thalia Gonzales, Naveaha Clarke, Jenessa Pedotto - Clarinet Quartet
Yoselin Reyes & Zoe Pedotto - Clarinet & Trumpet Duet
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Alto Sax solo
Saya Newlin - Xylophone solo
Roberto Sanchez-Garcia - Snare Drum solo
Skyler Montgomery - Tuba solo
Skyler Montgomery - Vocal solo
Jericho Timmens - Vocal solo
Excellent II Ratings:
Axton Merrigan - Trumpet solo
Yvonne Kreiling - Flute solo
Yvonne Kreiling - Vocal solo
Liyah Janis - Vocal solo
Israeli Calihua-Gonzales - Vocal solo
Naveaha Clarke & Madison Main - Vocal Duet
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our Elementary & High School Admin Assistants, Barb Ross & Diana Closson.
Today we take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our administrative professionals. Your organization and dedication keep everything running smoothly each and every day.
Your contributions do not go unnoticed. You are truly the backbone of our schools.
Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you more than words can express!
Today we take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our administrative professionals. Your organization and dedication keep everything running smoothly each and every day.
Your contributions do not go unnoticed. You are truly the backbone of our schools.
Thank you for all that you do—we appreciate you more than words can express!
Minatare Elementary and PreK Students, you and your Immediate Families are invited to join us for Family Fun Movie Night!
Where: Midwest Theater
When: April 29th
Time: 6:30 PM
Admission is free,
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase
We hope to see you there!
Where: Midwest Theater
When: April 29th
Time: 6:30 PM
Admission is free,
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase
We hope to see you there!
