Band scored an “excellent” today at Contest, the second highest rating you can earn.
Celinda, Tristan, Cody, Kiara, Asa, Reighley, Rose, Emma, and Jack all received superior ratings.
Liz, Danny, Tori, Lily, and Celinda all received “excellent” ratings. Way to go, Spartans!




Hello Keewatin Elementary Spartans!
Mrs. O-R will send out a very long and newsy note tonight- the text of that message (and links referenced) can be found here:
http://bit.ly/ORParentNotes
Parent Teacher Conferences are Mar. 5 and Mar.10 from 3:30-7PM. Some NKHS teachers will be in scheduled conferences until 4PM. During Spartan Pride time this month, there will be presentations on Suicide Prevention.
NKHS Athletic Council went to Keewatin today to read to the young Spartans!
March Students of the Month! Go Spartans!

Snow Week Point Winners! The Junior class earned the most points for attending games and having the greatest Spartan Spirit. Today they celebrated with Root Beer Floats during lunch. Go Spartans!
Our 1st-5th grade students' artwork is getting framed and ready for their Opening Reception at the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids on Friday, March 6th!
There's still room on the "fan bus" next Friday. Contact Ms. Sue Johnson at the elementary school is you're interested in joining the party!
https://macrostieartcenter.org/coming-soon



20 NKHS students were recognized today for working hard and making great improvements in their grades between first and second quarter. We call these kids, "On a Roll" and they also had doughnuts from Keewatin Fire. Way to go, Spartans!
Thank you to Keewatin Fire Department for buying the doughnuts for our Honor Roll student celebration today. 121 students earned Honor roll status for 2nd qtr. Go Spartans!

Horatio Alger Scholarships recognize outstanding students who have exhibited determination, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. Congrats Margaret Dergantz! Winner of the Horatio Alger State Scholarship for $10,000.

Invest Early preschool programming has openings!

Hello Spartan Families!
If anyone has any boys' pants, sizes 5-8 to donate, we'll happily receive them at the elementary school!
We appreciate our School Board! Thank you for your leadership and support. (Some members left before the photo)

These NKHS students have PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the year, so far! Way to go!

Congratulations to these NKHS students for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2nd qtr. Go Spartans!

What does February 18th mean at Keewatin Elementary? A #RecessDanceParty of course! Thanks to an #Amped grant, we’ve got two waterproof bluetooth speakers that made today’s recess fun!

Nashwauk-Keewatin students benefit every day from the hard work of our School Board. February 17-21 is School Board Recognition Week. Please make time to thank our dedicated leaders for spending time away from their own families and jobs, so that all our children can get a good education.

Snowshoe with your buddy that was postponed last week will take place tomorrow night, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 3-4:30pm.

Break open your piggy banks, Keewatin Elementary’s Pennies for patients week starts tomorrow at the elementary!
Tuesday: Pennies and nickels
Wednesday: dimes
Thursday: quarters
Friday: any donation, AND dress your best!
All proceeds go to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

No school for all Spartans on Monday, February 17, 2020. Happy Presidents' Day!

