New Underwood School District 51-3

We are looking for energetic and student-focused individuals for a few open positions at New Underwood School. Apply at https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment

The outdoor library is back in business! Enjoy some summer reading or share a book, either way enjoy your summer! Thanks to Troy and Cauy for getting this set up for our community.

Changes are coming to the New Underwood School District campus! Beginning July 7, demolition of the outdoor basketball court will begin to make room for new modular classrooms (plans will begin for relocation of the court once this project is complete). These classrooms will provide much-needed classroom space to support student learning. Stay tuned for updates as we build for the future of our school and community!

📢 News Update! NU High School Students – Interested in Online Schooling? We’re excited to announce a new opportunity for our district! 🎓 New Underwood High School is now offering a limited virtual learning option for grades 9–12 through the Black Hills Online Learning Consortium (BHOLC) for the 2025–2026 school year!

Basketball camp! If you missed today, that's okay, we will see you next week!

There will be a NU wrestling club meeting Tuesday evening 5/27/25 at 5:30pm in the lunchroom. All ages of NU wrestlers & parents from grade school through high school are encouraged to attend. Please come through the east door directly into the lunchroom.

REMINDER TO PARENTS Per the semester testing schedule, high school students will be dismissed at 2:10 PM today. Please make any necessary arrangements for early pickup or transportation. Elementary and middle school students will remain on a regular schedule. Tomorrow, high school students will complete their semester tests. Last day dismissal times will follow a staggered schedule: Juniors – 2:15 PM Sophomores – 2:30 PM Freshmen – 2:45 PM 8th Grade – 3:00 PM 7th Grade – 3:15 PM 6th Grade – 3:30 PM K–5 students will be dismissed at their usual times. Thank you for your attention and continued support!

Bulletin 139 5/20/25 Meal Tuesday 20th -Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: K-5 Hot ham and cheese, baked beans, fruit 6th – 12th Hot ham and cheese or sandwich wrap, baked beans, fruit Wednesday 21st – Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: K-2nd Hot dog or Corn dog, corn, fruit 3rd – 5th Orange Chicken, corn, fruit 6th – 8th Pizza, corn, fruit 9th – 12th Chicken nuggets, corn, fruit Weekly Activities Tuesday 20th – 8th Grade Recognition 6:30 pm - All boys in grades 8-11 that are interested in playing football in the 2025-2026 school year, there will be a meeting after school in Miss Fehr’s classroom. If you plan to attend the football camp this summer, you will need to attend this meeting to get the form; they are due by tomorrow 5/21/25. Wednesday 21st – Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter Thursday 22nd – Teacher in Service Track in Wall at 10:00 am 1. Library books returned to the library by May 20th. 2. Attention Athletes – if you are planning to attend any type of camp this summer, we do have a scholarship available that can assist with some of the cost of camps. There are forms in the office that must be completed & they must be turned in at least two weeks prior to the camp.

Due to the weather and forecasted conditions this week, we have made the decision to cancel Elementary Field Day. While we are grateful for the rain, the weather and field conditions will not be suitable to hold the event. Thank you for your understanding.

Bulletin 138 5/19/2025 Meal Monday 19th – Breakfast: Cereal or a muffin, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: French dip sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit Tuesday 20th -Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: K-5 Hot ham and cheese, baked beans, fruit 6th – 12th Hot ham and cheese or sandwich wrap, baked beans, fruit Wednesday 21st – Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: K-2nd Hot dog or Corn dog, corn, fruit 3rd – 5th Orange Chicken, corn, fruit 6th – 8th Pizza, corn, fruit 9th – 12th Chicken nuggets, corn, fruit Weekly Activities Monday 19th – BOE Meeting 6:30 pm Tuesday 20th – 8th Grade Recognition 6:30 pm Wednesday 21st – Last Day of School/End of 4th Quarter Thursday 22nd – Teacher in Service Track in Wall at 10:00 am 1. Library books returned to the library by May 20th.

Elementary field day, scheduled for tomorrow, will be postponed due to the forecasted weather. Tuesday's forecast looks about the same. We will continue to monitor the weather and see if/when field day can be rescheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

TIGER WAY nominations for the month of April were for the trait - Yet. Shane P was the middle school recipient, and Alyssa S was the high school recipient. The staff recipients were Miss Swanson from high school, Mrs. Heinert from middle school, Deputy Rhoden and Mr. Oleson, and Ms. Young and Ms. Pickett from elementary school. Congratulations!

TIGER WAY nominations for the month of March were for the trait - Adaptability. Tylee S was the middle school recipient, and Victor J was the high school recipient. The staff recipients were Mr. Martinmaas from high school, and Miss Oleson and Mrs. Rodenbaugh from elementary school. Congratulations!

TIGER WAY nominations for the month of February were for the trait - Wit. Kylee P was the middle school recipient, and Sinch K was the high school recipient. The staff recipients were Miss Swanson from high school and Miss Oleson from elementary school. Congratulations!

More pictures from the 4th & 5th grades field trip to Jewel Cave.

Students from Miss Oleson's 5th grade class, and students from Ms. Pickett's 4th grade class went to Jewel Cave this past Monday, May 12. Students enjoyed learning about and exploring the cave and then had lunch at a park in Custer. What a good way to end the school year!

Bulletin 136 5/14/2025 Meal Wednesday 14th Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, french fries, fruit Thursday 15th Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Pizza or hot dog, green beans, fruit Weekly Activities Wednesday 14th – Kindergarten Field Trip Grad Walk 8:00 am Thursday 15th - MS Track at Presho (MT) Track WGP Conferences at Lyman at 9:30 Kindergarten Celebration 6:00 pm Saturday 16th – Graduation 3:00 pm 1. Rodeo Team practice at the Event Center, May 14th, starting at 5 pm. Black Hills TV will be there as well to interview some of our team members for the upcoming JH State Rodeo and HS Regions 2. Library books returned to the library by May 20th. 3. Poppy Poster Winners Kindergarten 1st Bodie Johnson/Noah Kerchenko 2nd Emery Shoemaker/Kwade Manke 3rd Cohen Maxon 1st grade 1st Rory Philips 2nd Gage Arguello 3rd Savannah Whetham/Bowen Dolan 2nd grade 1st Bentleigh Goergen 2nd Elaina Bruce 3rd Ayden Patterson 3rd Grade 1st Tess Henriksen 2nd Lilly Johnson 3rd Kolt Howie 4th Grade 1st Samirah Persaud 2nd Cami Wetham 3rd Isabelle Borresen/Aleana Puckett 5th Grade 1st Lexi Henriksen/Nikkita Kerchenko 2nd Cassius Arellano 3rd Adelynn Arguello/Colton Fuerst

Bulletin 135 5/13/2025 Meal Tuesday 13th Breakfast: Muffin, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Nachos or a taco, refried beans, corn, fruit Wednesday 14th Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, french fries, fruit Thursday 15th Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Pizza or hot dog, green beans, fruit Weekly Activities Tuesday 13th – Awards Night 6:30 Wednesday 14th – Kindergarten Field Trip Grad Walk 8:00 am Thursday 15th - MS Track at Presho (MT) Track WGP Conferences at Lyman at 9:30 Kindergarten Celebration 6:00 pm Saturday 16th – Graduation 3:00 pm 1. The Soccer Coach will be here on May 13th during lunch hour to visit with kids in 6th—11th grade. 2. Rodeo Team practice at the Event Center, May 14th, starting at 5 pm. Black Hills TV will be there as well to interview some of our team members for the upcoming JH State Rodeo and HS Regions 3. Library books returned to the library by May 20th.

Hey parents! Checkout this website for summer reading initiatives! I have not personally checked out these deals, but if you're looking for ways to beat that summer reading slide, these may work great for you and your family!! https://www.heyitsfree.net/summer-reading-deals/ The Rapid City Public Library has things going on too!! https://rapidcitylibrary.org/summer-reading-kids Happy Reading!! If you have any other cool reading ideas, note them in the comment section!