Nashwauk-Keewatin

New event for community members: Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Villebrun and Ms. Smith!
The first Coffee and Conversation will be on Friday, October 3rd ,at 8:30 am in our new building. Coffee will be provided. Any community member is invited to attend. What questions do you have? What do you want to know about the school? We look forward to visiting with you! Please call us at 218-885-1280 to let us know that you plan to attend.

8 months ago, Dr. Rae Villebrun

Students at NK are getting involved in homecoming week! Each time a student participates in a homecoming event or dress up day, they get their name entered into a drawing that will happen during the dance in the NK gym on Friday night! Way to go Spartans!

8 months ago, Daniel Melby

Back by popular demand! Pumpkin painting with Mrs. Riipinen.

8 months ago, Susan Johnson

Attendance Matters! Please take a moment to read the following, and thank you for all you do to get your loved ones here.

8 months ago, Tiffany Maki

WELCOME TO 2025 HOMECOMING WEEK!

2025 HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS:

7th Grade: Zacharias Huyck, Taylor Jensen
8th Grade: William Brearley, Sadie Wirtz
9th Grade: Victor Radaich, Olive Henagin
10th Grade: Matthew Cullen, Taylor Covier
11th Grade: Lily Dasovich
12th Grade: Beaudry Virden, Derek Mallick, Mason Martinson, Warren McLouden, Ava Gangl, Veronica Gangl, Alainna Evans, Jayden Brunner

DRESS UP DAYS:

Monday: Tired Day
Tuesday: Blackout vs. Whiteout Day (Grades 5-8 wear white, Grades 9-12 wear black)
Wednesday: Western Day
Thursday: Adam Sandler Day
Friday: Spartan Pride Day (Show your school colors and your school spirit!)

EVENTS DURING HOMECOMING WEEK:

Volleyball Game - Tuesday, Gym, 7pm
Coronation - Wednesday, Gym, 7pm
Bonfire - Wednesday, Nashwauk Community Garden, 8pm (Grades 7-12 only)
Pep Fest - Friday, Gym, P5-P6
Football Game - Friday, Nashwauk Football Field, 7pm
Dance - Friday, Gym, 9-12pm $5, concessions available for purchase (Grades 7-12 only)

GET INVOLVED:

There will be a student council table at each event throughout the week. Please visit this table to earn an engagement ticket. Engagement tickets will be collected for attendance at every event during the week, participation in dress-up days, voting for homecoming court and purchasing a ticket in advance for the dance will all get you entered into a drawing to win BIG PRIZES that will take place during the Homecoming Dance! Engagement Tickets will be for grades 7-12 only (Winners must be present to win.)

Your Participation will help make this the best Homecoming Week possible!

Who will be the most involved Spartan this week?

Have a smart, safe, and awesome week!

-Mr. Melby and the 2025 Student Council:
Nolan Harrington

Aida Nelson

Khloe Forness

Taylor Covier

Josephina Gangl

Gracelynn Hocking

Elliot Kackman

Emma Noonan

Gabi Yuhala

Sydney Goss

Abigail Koivisto

Madison Koivisto

Kaitie Laitala

Lucy Wirtz

8 months ago, Daniel Melby

Monday, September 22nd - Friday, September 26th is Homecoming week! Here are the dress up days for PreK - 4th Grade! 🧡💙💚

8 months ago, Kelly Johnson

Happy Friday from our amazing staff!! Enjoy the weekend Spartan Families!! We want to give a huge shout-out to the Spartan Booster Club for funding shirts for our district wide staff. 📷: Bryona Hasiuk Photography

8 months ago, Chelsie Belkholm

LEGO Building Club mini session for grades K-5 - Tuesdays, Oct. 7th - 28th from 3-4pm only $10.
Click the link to register or call Sue Johnson 218-969-3098.
https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/16096/public/1/sp/

8 months ago, Susan Johnson

Mark you calendar! Rock & Roll to School Day. Oct. 8th. More information to follow.

8 months ago, Susan Johnson

Game night!

8 months ago, Jessica Noonan

Fun Club starts Oct. 6th. Sign up soon!
https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/16311/public/1/sp/

8 months ago, Susan Johnson

Tonight's the night! Our DC Trip parent meeting for 6,7 and 8th graders starts at 6:30pm in the Band Room.
RSVP Now: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/27256846453?rsvp_id=27256846453

DON'T MISS OUT!

8 months ago, Amy Riipinen

Palmer Bus Service of Nashwauk, Inc. is HIRING reliable, friendly people to be local heroes by becoming School Bus Route Drivers!

Route pay is starting at $23-$24/hour with PAID TRAINING to help achieve your CDL B! We also have guaranteed 2-hour pay for routes, monthly bonus potential, and flexible scheduling!

Visit www.palmerbusservice.com to learn more and apply!

8 months ago, Dr. Rae Villebrun

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Astronomy Night- new time and date! Sept. 26 starting at 7pm. Nashwauk Community Gardens. No cost. Sign up today!
https://isd318.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/16131/public/1/sp/

8 months ago, Susan Johnson

Girl Scouts meeting for grades K-5, Tuesday, September 16 at 5:30 at the Nashwauk School Commons.

8 months ago, Susan Johnson

On September 30th, we will be observing Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters. This day is a time to honor the survivors of residential schools, remember those who never returned home, and acknowledge the ongoing healing journey of Indigenous communities.

Wearing an orange shirt symbolizes our commitment to learning the truth, showing respect, and standing together in the spirit of reconciliation. We encourage everyone to wear orange on this day to show support and raise awareness.

Let us come together as a community to reflect, listen, and learn. Every child matters – yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

8 months ago, Lori Williams

We are moving toward a CASHLESS preferred ticketing policy. Online Ticket Access is live now for Tuesday's Volleyball Game against Littlefork-Big Falls.
Use the following link or QR code to purchase tickets.
https://gofan.co/event/4420651?schoolId=MN16567

8 months ago, Lisa Smith

NK Volleyball game vs. Littlefork-Big Falls

NK Volleyball teams took a break from our traditional practice sessions recently. We rejuvenated our mind, body and soul with Dr. Joshi's annual yoga session! It was so relaxing!! The girls discovered Yoga can be quite the workout! Thank you, Dr. Joshi!!!

8 months ago, Denise Clusiau

Let's strike up the band!

Intro Band is an opportunity for all current 5th and 6th Grade students at Nashwauk-Keewatin Schools.

Forms were sent home with students on Wednesday of this past week. Please return completed forms to the Main Office ASAP.

There will be an Intro Band student and parent meeting on Monday, September 15, at 6pm, in the Band Room, where you can learn more about Intro Band, try out some instruments, and talk with Schmitt Music about getting an instrument If you are unable to be at the meeting, a post with more information about next steps will appear on all platforms next week.

All questions can be directed to Mr. Melby at dmelby@isd319.org, or (218) 885-1280 ext. 51111

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the exciting next generation in NK Bands!

8 months ago, Daniel Melby

Music Instruments displayed in black and white

7th and 8th grade Spartans received a BWCA wilderness experience today from Friends of the Boundary Waters at the O'Brien Reservoir. Students performed team building exercises, fire building with flint and steel, paddling basics, and learned about leave no trace. Several students were in a canoe for the first time and roasted a marshmallow over a fire they created. Great day to be a Spartan! We have such a beautiful new backyard to teach outdoor education! Students will have the opportunity to have a full BWCA experience next summer!

8 months ago, Mr. Adam