6th grade were the first class to try out the KUBO coding robots in Library today! An awesome opportunity we are getting by receiving an Ottertail grant, so big thank you to them for funding the Library Coding/Robotics Learning Program!
Please congratulate these students for their accomplishments in Comet Run Club! They are the first for 2023! 🎉🎉🎉
January’s Golden Apple award went to custodian Jeff Sorensen! He works hard every day and often late at night in good weather and bad to make sure our school is ready for us each morning!
Students also role played for their peers how to be respectful in the hallways and classrooms!
Announcement: LEGO Club will NOT be held tomorrow, Thursday, January 5th, due to scheduling conflicts. Please come next week! Thank you!
Storm Make Up Days....
Underwood will make up 2 storm /snow days on January 16 and May 19.
We will need to make up 2 more, but the dates have not been decided at this time.
The Junior High Boys Basketball will start practice on Monday, January 2nd, from 1:30 to 3:30 at UHS. Also, on Tuesday, January 3rd, the JH BBB will be practicing at the Underwood city hall from 4:00 to 6:00.
Boy's basketball practice for tomorrow (12-22) is canceled. Stay safe and stay warm!
There will be NO after school activities after school due to the travel conditions. This includes open gyms. Get home and stay safe.
Due to no travel advised, Boy's Basketball practice has been canceled for tonight.
Reminder ALL chromebooks and chargers need to be turned in before students leave for christmas break. If a student was not in school today, their chromebook needs to be dropped off in the office today by 3:15. Thank you and have a great Christmas break!
The seniors and their first grade buddies had a merry old time today with their holiday Minute to Win-it challenges. Everything ended with a joyful gift exchange. See you all in the new year everyone! Stay warm and safe!
ALL students riding a school bus MUST have on long pants, appropriate footwear, hat, winter coat, and mittens/gloves. If a bus rider does not have these items on, the bus drivers WILL NOT allow them to ride the school bus.
Thank you in advance for being READY for each school day!
- Mrs. Heger, Mr. Hunt, Mr. G
4th grade and 9th grade Comet Connections buddies enjoyed decorating cookies together yesterday!
Announcement: There will NOT be Lego Club this week. We will start up again in 2023!☺️
HAT DAY!!!
On December 19th, all students in grades PreK-12 will be able to wear a hat 🧢 (Christmas, baseball, etc..) for $5. The proceeds will go towards supplies for Pep Club. 🎉
See you all tomorrow!!!
This looks like recess is going to be a lot of fun! Let’s hope the temperature allows for outdoor recess!
Unfortunately, this year's Velva Invitational BBB tournament has been canceled. We are working on trying to pick up a few more games to make up for losing the tournament. please spread the word and be safe.
Who has been out and about making the best of this wild winter weather? We have seen a few of you having fun and enjoying the time.
Here is a quick school update for next week!
Due to recent weather events 7-12 grade students will have a normal week of school/ classes next week Dec. 19-21, regardless of semester exemption. ( All students need to attend school M-W for full days). 7-12 Christmas concert has been moved to Wednesday, Dec. 21st @ 2pm. It will be streamed on the school's Facebook page too. 7-12 students not in band or choir are expected to attend the concert.
Elementary will have school M- W as planned for full days also. Classroom holiday parties will continue as teachers have planned.
We really appreciate everyone's patience, understanding, and cooperation this week and into next. Additionally, we are eager to see everyone on Monday morning!
Stay tuned for a special Pep Club fundraising announcement later this weekend!
Enjoy the next few days and thank you again!
-Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Heger, and Mr. G
The BHS Dance Competition scheduled for tomorrow (12-17) has been POSTPONED. A makeup date has not been set yet, but are looking at possibly the end of December. When we find out, we will pass the information on.
The JH GBB game that was scheduled for tomorrow (12-17) in Underwood has been POSTPONED. The game will be played Tuesday (12-20) starting at 4:00. The location has also been changed to Beulah's Middle School.