During the month of November, the library held a reading challenge that encouraged students to write about a book they have been reading. The expectation was to write a short sentence describing a book, setting or character they have been enjoying. It was fun to read all the responses and to see what our students are reading. Congratulations to Truitt for being the recipient of the box of goodies!
Bulletin 64
December 11th, 2025
Menu
Thursday 11th
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
MS Wrestling equipment turn-in at 6:00 pm
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm, 2 quarters of JV only
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. & 12-18 at 6:00 pm
3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
4) Rodeo Team Members, if you need any more calendars to sell over the Christmas break, stop by and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. She still has a few! Also, turn in your calendar money if you have any.
December 11th, 2025
Menu
Thursday 11th
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
MS Wrestling equipment turn-in at 6:00 pm
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm, 2 quarters of JV only
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. & 12-18 at 6:00 pm
3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
4) Rodeo Team Members, if you need any more calendars to sell over the Christmas break, stop by and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. She still has a few! Also, turn in your calendar money if you have any.
Bulletin 63
December 10th, 2025
Menu
Wednesday 10th
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
MS Wrestling equipment turn-in at 6:00 pm
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm 2 quarters of JV only
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. & 12-18 at 6:00 pm
3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
December 10th, 2025
Menu
Wednesday 10th
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
MS Wrestling equipment turn-in at 6:00 pm
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm 2 quarters of JV only
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. & 12-18 at 6:00 pm
3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
Bulletin 62
December 9th, 2025
Menu
Tuesday 9th
Lunch: Pulled pork nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit, juice
Wednesday 10th
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Tuesday 9th
MS Wrestling at Douglas 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm.
3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
December 9th, 2025
Menu
Tuesday 9th
Lunch: Pulled pork nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit, juice
Wednesday 10th
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Tuesday 9th
MS Wrestling at Douglas 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm.
3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
Bulletin 61
December 8th, 2025
Menu
Monday 8th
Lunch: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Tuesday 9th
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit, juice
Wednesday 10th
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Monday 8th
Elementary Presentations 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MS Girls Basketball in Philip at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
Tuesday 9th
Elementary Presentations 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MS Wrestling at Douglas 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
December 8th, 2025
Menu
Monday 8th
Lunch: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Tuesday 9th
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit, juice
Wednesday 10th
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit
Weekly Activities
Monday 8th
Elementary Presentations 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MS Girls Basketball in Philip at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
Tuesday 9th
Elementary Presentations 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MS Wrestling at Douglas 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm
1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
🚲 Strider Bike Giveaway Opportunity! 🚲
Our district has a limited number of Strider bikes that we will be giving away to interested families. This is a wonderful opportunity to support young riders in developing balance, coordination, and confidence.
Available Bikes
• 8 Strider bikes with pedals
• 9 Strider balance bikes (no pedals)
Total: 17 bikes
How to Enter
Parents/guardians who would like their child’s name added to the giveaway list should contact Amanda Trople at 605-754-6485 or Amanda.Trople@k12.sd.us.
Deadline to Participate
Please submit your interest no later than Monday, December 15, 2025.
Winners will be selected at random after the deadline.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity with our students and families!
Our district has a limited number of Strider bikes that we will be giving away to interested families. This is a wonderful opportunity to support young riders in developing balance, coordination, and confidence.
Available Bikes
• 8 Strider bikes with pedals
• 9 Strider balance bikes (no pedals)
Total: 17 bikes
How to Enter
Parents/guardians who would like their child’s name added to the giveaway list should contact Amanda Trople at 605-754-6485 or Amanda.Trople@k12.sd.us.
Deadline to Participate
Please submit your interest no later than Monday, December 15, 2025.
Winners will be selected at random after the deadline.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity with our students and families!
TINY TIGER REGISTRATION REMINDER
Registrations are due today (12/8/25)!
The first Tiny Tiger practice will be held immediately after school today.
If your student is interested in participating in Tiny Tigers and you did not receive a registration form, please contact:
Amanda Trople
Phone: 605-754-6485
Email: Amanda.Trople@k12.sd.us
Registrations are due today (12/8/25)!
The first Tiny Tiger practice will be held immediately after school today.
If your student is interested in participating in Tiny Tigers and you did not receive a registration form, please contact:
Amanda Trople
Phone: 605-754-6485
Email: Amanda.Trople@k12.sd.us
Feeding South Dakota's BackPack Program's holiday delivery schedule is as follows:
Last delivery before Christmas break will be Thursday, December 18th for New Underwood.
Delivery will resume Thursday, January 8th.
Last delivery before Christmas break will be Thursday, December 18th for New Underwood.
Delivery will resume Thursday, January 8th.
Bulletin 60
December 4th , 2025
Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:00 pm
Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River, 9:00 am Bus Time 6:00 am
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am Bus Time 7:15 am
Boys Basketball Jamboree at 12:00 Bus Time 10:45 am
1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU
2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG
3) FFA Christmas party on Thursday after school.
December 4th , 2025
Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:00 pm
Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River, 9:00 am Bus Time 6:00 am
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am Bus Time 7:15 am
Boys Basketball Jamboree at 12:00 Bus Time 10:45 am
1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU
2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG
3) FFA Christmas party on Thursday after school.
Do you enjoy working with kids and making a positive difference in your community? New Underwood School is looking for substitute teachers to support our students when staff are out. You are a valuable resource and help in immeasurable ways! Subbing offers flexible scheduling, rewarding work, and the chance to impact young lives—your help matters more than ever.
Complete the application here: https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment and contact Katie Albers at 605-754-6485 or Katie.Albers@k12.sd.us.
Complete the application here: https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment and contact Katie Albers at 605-754-6485 or Katie.Albers@k12.sd.us.
Hello, New Underwood Families!
New Underwood Schools are participating with the RUSH Hockey Team for their Teddy Bear Toss Collection Contest. We are looking to see how many Teddy Bears (new to slightly used) NU students can collect between December 3rd – 9th. If we are a winning school, NU students will get a Nugget Pep Rally sponsored by RUSH.
I am also challenging students to see which class can collect the most Teddy Bears during the contest. The class, kindergarten through 12th grade, which collects the most Teddy Bears will win a PIZZA PARTY!!
Elementary students will bring the collected Teddy Bear/s to their classroom teacher. Middle School and High School students will bring the collected Teddy Bear/s to their class president, who will keep track of the bears collected.
RUSH is hosting this competition to collect as many Teddy Bears as possible to donate to local organizations after the Teddy Bear Toss game, on December 13th. The winning school will be announced at this Teddy Bear Toss game.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Always for the students, Mr. John Oleson
Assistant Principal/Dean of Students K-12
Bulletin 58
December 2nd , 2025
Tuesday 2nd
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 3rd
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
Tuesday 2nd: MS Wrestling Tournament at Spearfish, 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:30 pm
Girls Basketball Jamboree at Central at 5:00 pm Bus Time 3:30 pm
Wednesday 3rd: Lil Coffee Cabin
Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:00 pm
Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River, 9:00 am Bus Time 6:00 am
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am Bus Time 7:15 am
Boys Basketball Jamboree at 12:00 Bus Time 10:45 am
1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU
2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG
3) FFA Christmas party on Thursday after school.
December 2nd , 2025
Tuesday 2nd
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 3rd
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
Tuesday 2nd: MS Wrestling Tournament at Spearfish, 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:30 pm
Girls Basketball Jamboree at Central at 5:00 pm Bus Time 3:30 pm
Wednesday 3rd: Lil Coffee Cabin
Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:00 pm
Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River, 9:00 am Bus Time 6:00 am
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am Bus Time 7:15 am
Boys Basketball Jamboree at 12:00 Bus Time 10:45 am
1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU
2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG
3) FFA Christmas party on Thursday after school.
Please join us tonight for the middle school girls basketball game at 4 PM. We hope to see you there!
High School Semester Test Information
Bulletin 57
December 1st, 2025
Monday 1st
Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, fruit
Tuesday 2nd
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 3rd
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
Monday 1st: MS Girls Basketball with RCCH at 4:00 pm
Tuesday 2nd: MS Wrestling Tournament at Spearfish 4:00 pm
Wednesday 3rd: Lil Coffee Cabin
Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm
Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am
Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am
1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU
2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG
December 1st, 2025
Monday 1st
Lunch: Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, fruit
Tuesday 2nd
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit
Wednesday 3rd
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit
Weekly Activities
Monday 1st: MS Girls Basketball with RCCH at 4:00 pm
Tuesday 2nd: MS Wrestling Tournament at Spearfish 4:00 pm
Wednesday 3rd: Lil Coffee Cabin
Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm
Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am
Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am
1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU
2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG
Thanksgiving artwork from the Elementary hallway. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy!!
National Honor Society students decorated the Angel Tree in the main hallway of the school on Monday, for the New Underwood Good Samaritan Center.
An appropriate trait for November is Graciousness. The elementary Tiger Way presentation was full of NU students that display graciousness every day. Our nominees were Maren (K), Noah (1st), Ricky (2nd), Emaline (3rd), Arrow (4th) and Cami (5th). The recipients of the award went to Ricky and Emaline! A huge shout out to Kolt for presenting the award ceremony! Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients!! Parents, give yourself a warm hug or pat on the back for a job well done! Happy Thanksgiving!
The NU Library Pre-School story time hour has been changed to 10:15AM-11:15AM. Spread the word and thank you for your understanding!!
Kindergarten had 5th grade students come read to them in Mrs. Selchert's classroom today. The 5th graders where very excited to come share books with the students.
