Tag: Waubun Ogema White Earth School District

Waubun school board hires new staff, approves school forest transportation agreement 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth (WOWE) School Board finalized the hiring of new staff members, and other staff movements at their school board meeting on Wednesday night. WOWE Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more.  Spaeth says he is also excited to announce that the school will be welcoming a renowned guest speaker next month, to speak with…
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September 20, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School reminds students and parents about new cell phone policy 

Class will be back in session at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District next Tuesday, and things are going to be very different for students this year. This summer the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District made major changes to their cell phone policy, and Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reminds students and parents about this new policy.  Spaeth says…
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August 28, 2024 0

Waubun Ogema White Earth School District ready for new year 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board called the school district’s general election for this November at their meeting on Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says there will be at least one new face on the board, and that he’s very happy to see a large amount of interest in serving the school district.  The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth…
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August 23, 2024 0

Waubun School Board reaches agreement with non certified staff union 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board signed off on their bargaining agreement with their non certified staff union at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more.  Spaeth says they also did the second reading of their student handbook. Spaeth says the district is also looking to fill some staff positions…
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July 19, 2024 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District adopts new cell phone policy 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District adopted a new cell phone policy at their school board meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more.  Spaeth says the School Board also held readings of the 2024/2025 budget.  Lastly Spaeth says the board also held reading of their school handbooks for next school year. …
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June 28, 2024 0

Waubun 5th and 6th Grade Band performing outdoor concert 

The Waubun 5th and 6th Grade Band will be performing a concert at the Waubun School Forest on Tuesday, April 30 starting at 6:00. Band Director Sarah Bauck (Ba-k) says she is excited to be able to put this concert on.  Bauck says this is the first time the school has put on a concert…
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April 29, 2024 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Indian Education Spring Powwow is Saturday 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District will be hosting  their First Annual Spring Powwow this Saturday. School ALC Coordinator Dejah Anderson says all community members from the Waubun School District and the surrounding communities are welcome to attend.  Anderson gives a rundown of the event which includes a dance and a Junior/Senior Princess Brave Contest.  Again…
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April 26, 2024 0

Ogema Teacher Wins VFW Teaching Award 

Ogema Elementary Teacher Lisa Fabre was in the Twin Cities this weekend to accept the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Award. Fabre tells us a little more about the award and how she got nominated.  Fabre also explained some of the lesson plans she instituted in the classroom that got her nominated for the award and…
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January 17, 2024 0

Mahnomen-Waubun keeping “Thunderbirds” nickname

The Mahnomen-Waubun School Districts received some good news earlier this week as they will be allowed to continue using their “Thunderbird” nickname. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent explains why they will not have to change it.  Spaeth says he is happy with the results of the petition and is relieved that it is finally over.  Spaeth ended…
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December 20, 2023 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board meets 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met for their November meeting and according to Superintendent Jordan Spaeth the school just completed their auditor report and other financials.  Spaeth said the 1st reading on their revised budget was also done at the meeting.  Lastly Spaeth says that they have also come to an agreement with their teachers…
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November 29, 2023 0