Tag: Mahnomen School

Mahnomen School implementing new parent messaging system

With their third quarter of the school year winding down the Mahnomen School District will be implementing a new behavior messaging system. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says it will quicken communication between the school and parents.  For the latest news in the Mahnomen School District tune into the Mahnomen School News every Wednesday at…
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March 14, 2024 0

Mahnomen Students perform in MMEA Elementary All-Star Choir

Mahnomen Elementary students LaTaya Smith and Emma Lefstad had the opportunity to take part in the 2024 Minnesota Music Educators Association: Elementary All Star Choir on February 17 in Minneapolis. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the program.  R&J’s Sean Bjerk caught up with Smith and Lovested to talk about their experience…
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February 29, 2024 0

Mahnomen Teachers Negotiation Update

MAHNOMEN, MN—During the recent Mahnomen School News program on KRJM 101.5 FM, Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek said one topic at last week’s school board meeting was negotiations with teachers over a new contract. You can hear our full interview with Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek in the school news section here at the newly redesigned…
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February 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Update 

There’s a lot of reasons for students at the Mahnomen School District to be excited about, with state football on Friday, but another thing Activities Director Aimee Pederson says that students are excited for are the mock elections happening in their civics class.  The Mahnomen School also hosted the Junior High Honor Band and Choir…
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November 9, 2023 0

Mahnomen Student Council Hosting Blood Drive 

The Mahnomen Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive today and is looking for people to sign up and schedule times. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson explains how you can get involved and help out during the ongoing blood shortage. More information can be found on the Mahnomen School District Website at www.mahnomen.k12.mn.us.


October 11, 2023 0

Mahnomen School News

Band and choir students at Mahnomen are doing something to raise money that will probably make you hungry.  Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson explains. Mahnomen students are also getting into the spirit of Homecoming.  Pederson says that will start this Friday with a parade. Also, the Homecoming candidates will be announced at Friday’s parade.  Mahnomen’s…
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September 14, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Facility Project Update 

The Mahnomen School District held a special board meeting on Monday. One of the topics discussed was the school’s facility project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives an update on the facility project.  Bisek said that they did look at alternative cost saving options.  Biesek also laid out some changes to the original project plan that…
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August 30, 2023 0

Mahnomen-Waubun Thunderbird mascot update 

The Mahnomen-Waubun school districts continue to work on a plan for the two districts to continue to use the Thunderbird name. Recent Minnesota legislation prohibited the use of logos and mascots depicting Native American culture in Schools. Waubun Principle Jordan Spaeth updates us on where their exemption process stands.   Spaeth says they have also been…
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August 28, 2023 0

Mahnomen School District Welcome Students Back to School 

The Mahnomen School District welcomed all their students back for the 2023-2024 school year today and Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek has a message for Mahnomen students and parents.


August 21, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Open House

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen School District is getting ready for the start of the new school year.  Activities Director Aimee Pederson says there will be an open house next week. Pederson says it’s especially important for seventh graders to attend an orientation next Wednesday. Once again, Mahnomen’s open house is Wednesday, August 16 with the first…
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August 10, 2023 0