Fourth and fifth grade students had a special visitor today, author Tracy Hauff. She read her book, 'Far from the Forest' and shared information about the Lakota People, culture, and history. 'Far from the Forest' is about the thrilling adventures of Mimi, a monarch butterfly.
3 days ago, John Oleson
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Annual Title 1 Informational Meeting
Friday, September 26, 2025
NU School Lunchroom
4:00 pm

During Parent-Teacher Conferences, Mrs. Labs will be giving a brief overview of Title 1 and other explanations to help parents understand the schoolwide program and how it helps every student in New Underwood Elementary. A question-and-answer period will follow to help with any questions you may have about Title 1.
3 days ago, Brandie Merchen

NUSD 51-3 is looking into some bus driver training/licensing options and are seeking adult school and community members with interest in becoming licensed. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please take this survey: https://forms.gle/qrFSnMSuVEw3Ddxk9


3 days ago, Katie Albers
Bus
Bulletin 22
9/25/2025

Thursday 25th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese combo bar, fruit, juice
Lunch: New Orleans Cajun chicken, red beans and rice, fruit



Weekly Activities

Thursday 25th
MS Football with Hill City 4:00 PM
MS Volleyball with Wall 4:00 PM
Volleyball at Faith 5:00 PM Bus Time 2:30
Friday 26th
Parent - Teacher Conferences 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Football at Kadoka 7:00 PM Bus Time 4:00 PM
Saturday 27th
Volleyball at Gettysburg TBA



1. Rodeo calendars will be available for pick-up after the annual meeting in Pierre on September 27.


2. HOMECOMING INFORMATION
Homecoming attendees
1st Grade: Bodie Johnson & Ava Prive
Freshman: Paige Poirier & Theo Richter
Sophomore: Rose Stangle & Cauy Rodenbaugh
Junior: Olivia Carmichael & Gunner Garrett
Queen & King Candidates
Girls Boys
Maranda Poor Bear Blake Beer
Brooke Howell Kingston Wulf
Lorelai Dubbelde Zachary Henriksen
Katelyn Totten Matthew Kelley

Dress Up Themes
Monday: 50's Rock N Roll
Poodle Skirts, Leather jackets, letterman sweaters, and slicked-back hair!
Tuesday: 70's Groovy Day
Break out your tie-dye, fringe, round glasses, and disco vibes!
Wednesday: 80's Neon Day
Show off your Neon, leg warmers, bold prints, denim jackets, and big hair!!
Thursday: 90's/2000's Throwback
Think Flannels, windbreakers, band tees, bucket hats, and overalls!
Friday: Wear on-theme to your float for the parade.
3 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Please join us on Thursday 9/25/25 for the middle school volleyball game. See you there!
4 days ago, Masha Fehr
MSVB
Please join us Thursday for the middle school football game.
4 days ago, Masha Fehr
MSFB
Bulletin 21
9/24/2025


Wednesday 24th
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sandwich wrap, fresh veggies, fruit
Thursday 25th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese combo bar, fruit, juice
Lunch: New Orleans Cajun chicken, red beans and rice, fruit



Weekly Activities

Thursday 25th
MS Football with Hill City 4:00 PM
MS Volleyball with Wall 4:00 PM
Volleyball at Faith 5:00 PM Bus Time 2:30
Friday 26th
Parent - Teacher Conferences 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Football at Kadoka 7:00 PM Bus Time 4:00 PM
Saturday 27th
Volleyball at Gettysburg TBA



1. Rodeo calendars will be available for pick-up after the annual meeting in Pierre on September 27.


2. Homecoming attendees
1st Grade: Bodie Johnson & Ava Prive
Freshman: Paige Poirier & Theo Richter
Sophomore: Rose Stangle & Cauy Rodenbaugh
Junior – TBA

Queen & King Candidates
Girls Boys
Maranda Poor Bear Blake Beer
Brooke Howell Kingston Wulf
Lorelai Dubbelde Zachary Henriksen
Katelyn Totten Matthew Kelley

4 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
5 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Parent Teacher Conferences (1)
Please join us Tuesday for a high school volleyball game vs. Oelrichs.
6 days ago, Masha Fehr
HSVB
Please join us Tuesday for a middle school volleyball game.
6 days ago, Masha Fehr
MSVB
UPDATE & TIME CHANGE
High School Volleyball with Oelrichs Varsity Only at 6:00 PM
See you tomorrow, 9/23/2025
6 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Update
Bulletin 19
9/22/2025

Meal
Monday 22nd
Lunch: Pizza or Corn dog, corn & fruit
Tuesday 23rd
Breakfast: Banana bread, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Tacos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 24th
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sandwich wrap, fresh veggies, fruit
Thursday 25th
Breakfast: Sausage, egg, and cheese combo bar, fruit, juice
Lunch: New Orleans Cajun chicken, red beans and rice, fruit



Weekly Activities


Monday 22nd
MS Football at Murdo (MT) 3:00 pm Bus Time 12:30
Tuesday 23rd
MS Volleyball with Kadoka 4:00 PM
Volleyball with Oelrichs 5:30 PM
Thursday 25th
MS Football with Hill City 4:00 PM
MS Volleyball with Wall 4:00 PM
Volleyball at Faith 5:00 PM Bus Time 2:30
Friday 26th
Parent - Teacher Conferences 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Football at Kadoka 7:00 PM Bus Time 4:00 PM
Saturday 27th
Volleyball at Gettysburg TBA
6 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Sorry for the late notice there has been a change to school lunch today we will have pizza, corn and fruit. Thank you for supporting our food program.
6 days ago, Brandie Merchen
MS & JV Football with Newell
9/22/2025
canceled
10 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Reminder (1)
Bulletin 18
9/18/2025

Meal
Thursday 9/18
Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sub sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit

Weekly Activities


Thursday 9/18
MS Presentations 8:05 – 9:00 am
HS Presentations 9:05 – 10:00 am
MS Volleyball at Newell 4:30 pm Bus Time 2:30

Friday 9/19
6th – 12th Friday School 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Sport Pictures
8:00 - MSVB
9:00 - HSVB
10:00 – MSFB
11:00 - HSFB
12:00 – XC
Football at Murdo 6:00 pm (MT) Bus time 2:15 pm
10 days ago, Brandie Merchen
We are collecting old rags, sheets, towels, and similar items to wrap the NU for burning during Homecoming.

You can drop off donations in the main office during office hours, or place them in the tote located by the gym doors for after-hours drop-off.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Homecoming a success!
11 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Bulletin 17
9/17/2025

Meal
Wednesday 9/17
Breakfast: Pancakes, hashbrown, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 9/18
Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sub sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit

Weekly Activities

Wednesday 9/17
Board Meeting at 6:30

Thursday 9/18
MS Presentations 8:05 – 9:00 am
HS Presentations 9:05 – 10:00 am
MS Volleyball at Newell 4:30 pm Bus Time 2:30

Friday 9/19
6th – 12th Friday School 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Sport Pictures
8:00 - MSVB
9:00 - HSVB
10:00 – MSFB
11:00 - HSFB
12:00 – XC
Football at Murdo 6:00 pm (MT) Bus time 2:15 pm
11 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Bulletin 16
9/16/2025

Meal
Tuesday 9/16
Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 9/17
Breakfast: Pancakes, hashbrown, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 9/18
Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sub sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit

Weekly Activities

Tuesday 9/16
MS Volleyball at Kadoka Bus Time 3:00 Dismissal 2:45 pm

Wednesday 9/17
Board Meeting at 6:30

Thursday 9/18
MS Presentations 8:05 – 9:00 am
HS Presentations 9:05 – 10:00 am
MS Volleyball at Newell 4:30 pm Bus Time 2:30

Friday 9/19
6th – 12th Friday School 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Sport Pictures
8:00 - MSVB
9:00 - HSVB
10:00 – MSFB
11:00 - HSFB
12:00 – XC
Football at Murdo 6:00 pm (MT) Bus time 2:15 pm

12 days ago, Brandie Merchen

New Underwood Schools has partnered with our local Rapid City Taco John's for a fundraising event. This Wednesday, September 17th, from 4-8, Taco John's will donate 20% of the sales (from this time period) to our schools. The donated sales will help with the purchases of student incentives to help promote better student attendance for this academic school year 2025-2026. So, head down to any Rapid City Taco John's, on Wednesday night, to help with this fundraising event!

13 days ago, John Oleson
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Bulletin 15
9/15/2025

Meal
Monday 9/15
Lunch: Spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, fruit
Tuesday 9/16
Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 9/17
Breakfast: Pancakes, hashbrown, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 9/18
Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sub sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit

Weekly Activities

Monday 9/15
Cross Country at White River
MS Football with Wall at 4:00 pm, Middle school Students dismissal 3:15 pm
HSJV to follow
Tuesday 9/16
MS Volleyball at Kadoka Bus Time 3:00

Wednesday 9/17
Board Meeting at 6:30

Thursday 9/18
MS Presentations 8:05 – 9:00 am
HS Presentations 9:05 – 10:00 am
MS Volleyball at Newell 4:30 pm Bus Time 2:30

Friday 9/19
6th – 12th Friday School 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Sport Pictures
8:00 - MSVB
9:00 - HSVB
10:00 – MSFB
11:00 - HSFB
12:00 – XC
Football at Murdo 6:00 pm (MT) Bus time 2:15 pm
Cross Country at Newell (TBA)
13 days ago, Brandie Merchen