Orange shirt day Sept 30th 2026!
Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day!
Every child Matters Orange Shirt Day at NK!
Every Child Matters Orange Shirt Day at NK!
Community Education October classes for youth and adult. Click the link to register: https://www.getlearning.org/
5th grade Spartans and Noble
Today we had our 5th grade Spartans and Noble Event. The students did an amazing job budgeting, adding and subtracting decimals, working together, and enjoying our wonderful library. Thank you for the Spartan Booster Club for providing the cafe menu items, the PTO for volunteering to help put together orders, and our librarian, Lorri Shalley!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-q1KtOZo0-xFhccereKUqdCr5RcdgIVL/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-q1KtOZo0-xFhccereKUqdCr5RcdgIVL/view?usp=drive_link
Monday March 1st, 2027 is our next Early Childhood Screening date at Nashwauk-Keewatin School
October 5-9 is HOMECOMING WEEK at NK!
There are activities for everyone throughout the week.
Dress up days for the week:
Monday: 9 to 5 (Career Day)
Tuesday: Favorite Music Genre
Wednesday: Decades Day (Prek-2: 50’s, 3-4: 60’s, 5-6: 70’s, 7-8: 80’s, 9-10: 90’s, 11-12: 00’s
Thursday: Teacher/Student Swap
Friday: Spartan Pride
Prizes will be awarded thanks to the NK PTO to the best dressed each day, so come dressed your best! All attire must comply with the school dress code which can be found in the student handbook.
There will be a Middle School Dance on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
The cost is $5, and there will be concessions available for purchase, courtesy of NK PTO
Students must be in good standing academically and behaviorally in order to participate. Please enter using Door #24
There will be a High School Dance on Friday, October 9, from 9:00pm-11:00pm.
The cost is $5, and there will be concessions available for purchase, courtesy of NK PTO
Students must be in good standing academically and behaviorally in order to participate. Please enter using Door #24
Coronation will take place on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00pm in the Main Gym and is open to the public. Who will be crowned King and Queen?
Homecoming Court will be at the volleyball game on Thursday, October 8, and at the football game on Friday, October 9. We hope to see you at the games supporting our Spartan and Titan teams!
Homecoming is always a fun time of year, and these big weeks can make for added commotion and behaviors. Learning will continue to take place during this exciting week, and all policies in the student handbook remain in effect at all events and throughout each school day.
There are activities for everyone throughout the week.
Dress up days for the week:
Monday: 9 to 5 (Career Day)
Tuesday: Favorite Music Genre
Wednesday: Decades Day (Prek-2: 50’s, 3-4: 60’s, 5-6: 70’s, 7-8: 80’s, 9-10: 90’s, 11-12: 00’s
Thursday: Teacher/Student Swap
Friday: Spartan Pride
Prizes will be awarded thanks to the NK PTO to the best dressed each day, so come dressed your best! All attire must comply with the school dress code which can be found in the student handbook.
There will be a Middle School Dance on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
The cost is $5, and there will be concessions available for purchase, courtesy of NK PTO
Students must be in good standing academically and behaviorally in order to participate. Please enter using Door #24
There will be a High School Dance on Friday, October 9, from 9:00pm-11:00pm.
The cost is $5, and there will be concessions available for purchase, courtesy of NK PTO
Students must be in good standing academically and behaviorally in order to participate. Please enter using Door #24
Coronation will take place on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:00pm in the Main Gym and is open to the public. Who will be crowned King and Queen?
Homecoming Court will be at the volleyball game on Thursday, October 8, and at the football game on Friday, October 9. We hope to see you at the games supporting our Spartan and Titan teams!
Homecoming is always a fun time of year, and these big weeks can make for added commotion and behaviors. Learning will continue to take place during this exciting week, and all policies in the student handbook remain in effect at all events and throughout each school day.
The ExCEL Award – Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service. This award is sponsored by the League's corporate partner TruStone Financial Credit Union.
Nomination Criteria
To be eligible for the ExCEL Award, a student must:
be a high school junior at the time of nomination. Schools may nominate one junior boy and one junior girl for this award.
make satisfactory progress toward graduation.
participate in at least one League-sponsored athletic and/or fine arts activity.
hold a leadership position(s) in their school.
volunteer in their community.
meet MSHSL General Eligibility Requirements (Bylaw 206).
Selection Process
ExCEL Award recipients are selected through a multi-level process involving member schools of the League and an independent committee of educators from schools throughout Minnesota. The deadline to submit an application is December 18, 2026.
ExCEL Recognition
All ExCEL Award recipients will be invited to participate in an on-court ceremony during the Class AAA championship game of the Boys Basketball State Tournament.
Questions about this program can be directed to Ms. Smith or info@mshsl.org.
Nomination Criteria
To be eligible for the ExCEL Award, a student must:
be a high school junior at the time of nomination. Schools may nominate one junior boy and one junior girl for this award.
make satisfactory progress toward graduation.
participate in at least one League-sponsored athletic and/or fine arts activity.
hold a leadership position(s) in their school.
volunteer in their community.
meet MSHSL General Eligibility Requirements (Bylaw 206).
Selection Process
ExCEL Award recipients are selected through a multi-level process involving member schools of the League and an independent committee of educators from schools throughout Minnesota. The deadline to submit an application is December 18, 2026.
ExCEL Recognition
All ExCEL Award recipients will be invited to participate in an on-court ceremony during the Class AAA championship game of the Boys Basketball State Tournament.
Questions about this program can be directed to Ms. Smith or info@mshsl.org.
Back by popular demand- Mrs. Riipinen's Pumpkin Painting Class for grades K-4! Register soon- only 15 spots available. For more information or to register, click the link:
https://getlearning.arux.app/course/315/fall-2026%E2%80%942/pumpkin-painting
The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.
Nomination Criteria
To be eligible for the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award a student must:
be a high school senior at the time of nomination. Schools may nominate one senior boy and one senior girl for this award.
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of nomination.
participate in at least one League-sponsored athletic program and one arts/activity program.
comply with the MSHSL's Student Code of Responsibilities.
Triple ‘A’ Recognition
Two award finalists from each region (one boy and one girl) will be invited to a recognition banquet in March and League officials will announce the four statewide Triple ‘A’ Award winners at that time. All 32 finalists will also participate in an on-court ceremony during the Class AAA championship game of the Boys Basketball State Tournament. The statewide award winners—a girl and a boy from Class A and Class AA schools—will also receive a four-year $1,000 scholarship.
If you are interested in applying for this, stop into the office and talk to Ms. Smith.
Nomination Criteria
To be eligible for the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award a student must:
be a high school senior at the time of nomination. Schools may nominate one senior boy and one senior girl for this award.
have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of nomination.
participate in at least one League-sponsored athletic program and one arts/activity program.
comply with the MSHSL's Student Code of Responsibilities.
Triple ‘A’ Recognition
Two award finalists from each region (one boy and one girl) will be invited to a recognition banquet in March and League officials will announce the four statewide Triple ‘A’ Award winners at that time. All 32 finalists will also participate in an on-court ceremony during the Class AAA championship game of the Boys Basketball State Tournament. The statewide award winners—a girl and a boy from Class A and Class AA schools—will also receive a four-year $1,000 scholarship.
If you are interested in applying for this, stop into the office and talk to Ms. Smith.
Dear NK Families,
Our Caught Being Kind initiative is back at Nashwauk-Keewatin School District! We’re excited to share that we have awesome kids doing awesome things, and we’re taking notice.
When staff recognize a student showing genuine kindness to others, we’ll do our best to let their family know. Students whose acts of kindness have been recognized will receive a small, immediate reward.
We’ll also continue our Friday tradition of drawing a name from the students Caught Being Kind, with the winner receiving a larger prize. The Friday drawings will begin in October and continue through May. We look forward to celebrating the many ways our students show kindness throughout the school year!
Sincerely,
Brandi Lautigar
NK School Social Worker/Student and Family Support Worker
Our Caught Being Kind initiative is back at Nashwauk-Keewatin School District! We’re excited to share that we have awesome kids doing awesome things, and we’re taking notice.
When staff recognize a student showing genuine kindness to others, we’ll do our best to let their family know. Students whose acts of kindness have been recognized will receive a small, immediate reward.
We’ll also continue our Friday tradition of drawing a name from the students Caught Being Kind, with the winner receiving a larger prize. The Friday drawings will begin in October and continue through May. We look forward to celebrating the many ways our students show kindness throughout the school year!
Sincerely,
Brandi Lautigar
NK School Social Worker/Student and Family Support Worker
Student Pick-Up Reminder:
To help keep student pick-up safe and organized, please follow the parking guidelines below:
Families picking up 5–12 students: Please park in the parking lot. Do not use the parent pick-up line.
Families with a K–4 student and a middle/high school student: You may use the parent pick-up line to pick up your K–4 student. Afterward, please park in the parking lot and wait for your middle/high school student.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, efficient, and organized for all of our students and families!
To help keep student pick-up safe and organized, please follow the parking guidelines below:
Families picking up 5–12 students: Please park in the parking lot. Do not use the parent pick-up line.
Families with a K–4 student and a middle/high school student: You may use the parent pick-up line to pick up your K–4 student. Afterward, please park in the parking lot and wait for your middle/high school student.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, efficient, and organized for all of our students and families!
Spartan Shop Opening Soon!
Our volleyball team was proud to take part in a suicide prevention walk yesterday. It was a great opportunity to come together as a team, support an important cause, and represent our school and community.
Martial Arts starts Wednesday 9/23. Join Scot Bennett, 3rd degree Certified Instructor to learn Tang Soo Do. Parents participate at no extra cost!
Register by Monday, Sept. 21st. Click the link:
https://getlearning.arux.app/course/220/fall-2026%E2%80%942/martial-arts
Information regarding the Permanent School Fund can be found below or at https://www.mnpsfamendment.org/
Spartans ended their week with some kayaking and fishing for Spartan Angling and Spartan Outdoors in our backyard, O'Brien Reservoir. Beautiful fall colors and a few fish caught! Lots of first timers kayaking and memories made! Get outside!
Student Pick-up Reminder:
To help keep student pick-up safe and organized, please follow the parking guidelines below:
Families picking up 5–12 students: Please park in the parking lot. Do not use the parent pick-up line.
Families with a K–4 student and a middle/high school student: You may use the parent pick-up line to pick up your K–4 student. Afterward, please park in the parking lot and wait for your middle/high school student.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, efficient, and organized for all of our students and families!
To help keep student pick-up safe and organized, please follow the parking guidelines below:
Families picking up 5–12 students: Please park in the parking lot. Do not use the parent pick-up line.
Families with a K–4 student and a middle/high school student: You may use the parent pick-up line to pick up your K–4 student. Afterward, please park in the parking lot and wait for your middle/high school student.
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, efficient, and organized for all of our students and families!