2026 Senior Presentations Night Two Live Stream
Congratulations to our seniors who presented last night, what a great success, we're looking forward to another night tonight beginning at 5pm. Our link and lineup for tonight:
2026 Senior Presentations Night Two Live Stream
5pm: Alyssa Hoff - Art Portfolio
5:30 - Logan Malloy - Adulting 101
6pm - Brody Bessel - Making a Go-Kart
6:30 - Zayn Arias - Career Exploration
7pm - Ashlynn Dhaene - My Year as an Ambassador
Reminder: No School on Friday!
It's finally here! Our first senior presentation night of 2026 is upon us. Starting at 5:00pm We are attempting to live stream this year's presentations via our youtube channel at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRvcOXsc6lo
Our channel is: Minnesota New Country School MNCS
We've never done this before, so no guarantees! We're committed to the stream going forward, please be patient while we take on a new project!
Our channel is: Minnesota New Country School MNCS
We've never done this before, so no guarantees! We're committed to the stream going forward, please be patient while we take on a new project!
Bloodmobile at MNCS High School Today!. 11am-5pm - Please donate!
Awesome project/student alert!!! MNCS Student Aaron is in 9th grade and was the only high schooler presenting at the Minnesota State University Mankato's Department of Computer Information Science Symposium today. Aaron has spent the year working with MSU professors and faculty creating websites to compare their accessibility for blind/visually impaired subjects. Proud of you Aaron!!
Flag Ceremony at MNCS High School honoring our nation's 250th Anniversary. Local Veterans from the Henderson American Legion donated the flag and organized the ceremony. Two students also participated and helped with taking down and folding the previous flag as the new flag was put up. Our country's 250th birthday is commemorated on this new flag showcasing 13 stars and the number 250 in the center to signify the endurance of American independence over 250 years. Happy Birthday America!
Senior Presentation Nights are coming up fast! 🎉
Join us the last week of April to celebrate our amazing seniors and all the hard work they’ve put in this year.
We’d love to see you there! 👏
Join us the last week of April to celebrate our amazing seniors and all the hard work they’ve put in this year.
We’d love to see you there! 👏
Hello MNCS Families and Staff,
There are 3 upcoming openings on the MNCS Board of Directors.
The upcoming openings are due to expiring terms:
1 K-6 licensed staff member
1 7-12 licensed staff member
1 7-12 parent member
Candidate Filing begins on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 8:00am and is open through Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30 pm
All candidate filing forms (link here- 2026 Candidate Filing Form) and profile sheets must be submitted to MNCS Board Clerk, Jennifer Smisek, by 3:30 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2026 to be on the MNCS ballot for the May 2026 election.
The forms can be submitted by:
emailing form to Jennifer Smisek at mncsboard@newcountryschool.com
mailing to MNCS, PO Box 488, Henderson, MN 56044
delivering in person at the MNCS secondary building at 210 Main Street, Henderson, MN
The election will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 8:00am and will end at 3:30 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026.
The election will be conducted using Google Form online ballots allowing only 1 vote per parent/guardian
please contact Jennifer Smisek if you prefer to have a paper ballot mailed to you - mncsboard@newcountryschool.com
A symbolic piece of America's birthday was raised at MNCS Elementary this past Monday during a flag ceremony honoring our nation's 250th Anniversary. We were joined with some very special guests from our local Henderson American Legion. Thank you for coming to visit with us Sven, Ned, and Dean and for your service and dedication to our country. All students and staff were in attendance in observance of this historic moment. Two students also participated and helped with taking down and folding the previous flag as the new flag was put up. Our country's 250th birthday is commemorated on this new flag showcasing 13 stars and the number 250 in the center to signify the endurance of American independence over 250 years. The flag will fly of honor built and remembrance for all those that sacrificed and served our country, and to those that continue to serve today - we thank you. Happy 250th Birthday America!
The MNCS Spring Merch Store is now open!!!
Store will close Friday, April 10th. Orders will be delivered to you/your student at school approximately 2-3 weeks after.
https://evolution-shirts-4.printavo.com/merch/26-mncs-spring
Store will close Friday, April 10th. Orders will be delivered to you/your student at school approximately 2-3 weeks after.
https://evolution-shirts-4.printavo.com/merch/26-mncs-spring
Kindergarten Round-Up Is Right Around The Corner...Wednesday, March 11th!
If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten, or if you know of someone who does and is interested in enrolling into our MNCS Kindergarten class for the 2026-2027 school year, this is the time and place to meet the teacher, tour the school, and receive more information!
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Time: At 5:30pm we will be serving a pizza dinner for everyone; 6:00pm will be the start of our Kindergarten Round Up event!
Location: MNCS Elementary School- 127 N. 8th Street, Henderson MN 56044
TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, or for more information, please contact Brianne Fuhrmann, Elementary Administrative Assistant at 507-868-0071 ext. 0 or email: bfuhrmann@newcountryschool.com. We welcome incoming Kindergarten families and look forward to meeting with you all soon!
If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten, or if you know of someone who does and is interested in enrolling into our MNCS Kindergarten class for the 2026-2027 school year, this is the time and place to meet the teacher, tour the school, and receive more information!
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Time: At 5:30pm we will be serving a pizza dinner for everyone; 6:00pm will be the start of our Kindergarten Round Up event!
Location: MNCS Elementary School- 127 N. 8th Street, Henderson MN 56044
TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, or for more information, please contact Brianne Fuhrmann, Elementary Administrative Assistant at 507-868-0071 ext. 0 or email: bfuhrmann@newcountryschool.com. We welcome incoming Kindergarten families and look forward to meeting with you all soon!
We will have no school February 9 - 13
and will see everyone back on February 16
Enjoy your break!
and will see everyone back on February 16
Enjoy your break!
Saturday, Jan 31
5pm - 7pm $10
210 Main St. Henderson
Silent Auction - Prizes - Mighty Fine Chilis!
*A fundraiser for the MNCS field trip to France in March
5pm - 7pm $10
210 Main St. Henderson
Silent Auction - Prizes - Mighty Fine Chilis!
*A fundraiser for the MNCS field trip to France in March
Give to the Max day is TODAY!!! Thursday, Nov. 20th, 2025. Please consider donating to MNCS - see link below!!!
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-New-Country-School
Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max started in 2009 as a one-time campaign to mark the launch of GiveMN.org, Minnesota's digital home for generosity. The results of that day—$14 million raised in just 24 hours—blew everyone's expectations out of the water, and a new Minnesota tradition was born. In fact, Give to the Max was one of the nation's first online giving days and now serves as a national model for giving days across the country. In the years since, nearly one million donors have given more than $355 million to 14,000 nonprofits and schools as part of Minnesota's giving holiday.
Mark your calendars—Give to the Max Day returns for a 17th year on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with Early Giving beginning on November 1. Visit GiveMN.org during that time to follow along with totals, see prize winners, and have your generosity counted as part of this year's campaign.
Give to the Max Day Results: 2009 - 2024
Over the last 16 years of Give to the Max Day, donors have given more than $355 million to more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools! Below, see the year-by-year results of Minnesota's giving holiday.
The Total Raised number for Give to the Max represents the total donations processed, total prizes awarded, eligible matching gifts utilized, and other Give to the Max gifts reported to GiveMN by organizations that conducted giving days during the event period with inspiration from Give to the Max Day.
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-New-Country-School
Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max started in 2009 as a one-time campaign to mark the launch of GiveMN.org, Minnesota's digital home for generosity. The results of that day—$14 million raised in just 24 hours—blew everyone's expectations out of the water, and a new Minnesota tradition was born. In fact, Give to the Max was one of the nation's first online giving days and now serves as a national model for giving days across the country. In the years since, nearly one million donors have given more than $355 million to 14,000 nonprofits and schools as part of Minnesota's giving holiday.
Mark your calendars—Give to the Max Day returns for a 17th year on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with Early Giving beginning on November 1. Visit GiveMN.org during that time to follow along with totals, see prize winners, and have your generosity counted as part of this year's campaign.
Give to the Max Day Results: 2009 - 2024
Over the last 16 years of Give to the Max Day, donors have given more than $355 million to more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools! Below, see the year-by-year results of Minnesota's giving holiday.
The Total Raised number for Give to the Max represents the total donations processed, total prizes awarded, eligible matching gifts utilized, and other Give to the Max gifts reported to GiveMN by organizations that conducted giving days during the event period with inspiration from Give to the Max Day.
Give to the Max day is Thursday, Nov. 20th, 2025. Please consider donating to MNCS - see link below!!!
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-New-Country-School
Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max started in 2009 as a one-time campaign to mark the launch of GiveMN.org, Minnesota's digital home for generosity. The results of that day—$14 million raised in just 24 hours—blew everyone's expectations out of the water, and a new Minnesota tradition was born. In fact, Give to the Max was one of the nation's first online giving days and now serves as a national model for giving days across the country. In the years since, nearly one million donors have given more than $355 million to 14,000 nonprofits and schools as part of Minnesota's giving holiday.
Mark your calendars—Give to the Max Day returns for a 17th year on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with Early Giving beginning on November 1. Visit GiveMN.org during that time to follow along with totals, see prize winners, and have your generosity counted as part of this year's campaign.
Give to the Max Day Results: 2009 - 2024
Over the last 16 years of Give to the Max Day, donors have given more than $355 million to more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools! Below, see the year-by-year results of Minnesota's giving holiday.
The Total Raised number for Give to the Max represents the total donations processed, total prizes awarded, eligible matching gifts utilized, and other Give to the Max gifts reported to GiveMN by organizations that conducted giving days during the event period with inspiration from Give to the Max Day.
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-New-Country-School
Give to the Max Day
Give to the Max started in 2009 as a one-time campaign to mark the launch of GiveMN.org, Minnesota's digital home for generosity. The results of that day—$14 million raised in just 24 hours—blew everyone's expectations out of the water, and a new Minnesota tradition was born. In fact, Give to the Max was one of the nation's first online giving days and now serves as a national model for giving days across the country. In the years since, nearly one million donors have given more than $355 million to 14,000 nonprofits and schools as part of Minnesota's giving holiday.
Mark your calendars—Give to the Max Day returns for a 17th year on Thursday, November 20, 2025, with Early Giving beginning on November 1. Visit GiveMN.org during that time to follow along with totals, see prize winners, and have your generosity counted as part of this year's campaign.
Give to the Max Day Results: 2009 - 2024
Over the last 16 years of Give to the Max Day, donors have given more than $355 million to more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools! Below, see the year-by-year results of Minnesota's giving holiday.
The Total Raised number for Give to the Max represents the total donations processed, total prizes awarded, eligible matching gifts utilized, and other Give to the Max gifts reported to GiveMN by organizations that conducted giving days during the event period with inspiration from Give to the Max Day.
Reminder: Early Release Wednesday, Oct 29th
ES 1:00pm HS 1:10pm
ES 1:00pm HS 1:10pm
Today during our fire drill we had a special guest! Henderson's Chief of Police was here to observe the MNCS fire drill and help test times and procedures, ensuring our school's swift response! Our students did a wonderful job! After the drill, students were able to ask the Chief of Police some questions and check out the squad car. Student's had a blast sitting in the back seat of the squad car and checking out the gear. We appreciate our local officers and their presence within our community and school!
School Picture Day is this Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 (pictures will be taken between 9am until around 12pm).
Online Ordering is available by visiting
https://www.strawbridge.net/picture-day-lookup/
and type/enter the school name: Minnesota New Country
If you prefer, you can choose to complete a paper Order Form instead that your child can obtain from their Advisor. Make sure paper order forms are turned in by Picture Day (10/8/25) as these forms will be handed directly to the Photographer. Please fill out the form completely and enclose the EXACT payment (photographers cannot make change). Payment can be made online, or with cash or check - made payable to "Strawbridge Studios".
**Please note: orders placed more than five (5) days after picture day may incur a fee (this is due to the package being shipped separately and not with the group of orders coming to the school).
Please let us know if you have any questions and we are looking forward to a wonderful Picture Day!
Online Ordering is available by visiting
https://www.strawbridge.net/picture-day-lookup/
and type/enter the school name: Minnesota New Country
If you prefer, you can choose to complete a paper Order Form instead that your child can obtain from their Advisor. Make sure paper order forms are turned in by Picture Day (10/8/25) as these forms will be handed directly to the Photographer. Please fill out the form completely and enclose the EXACT payment (photographers cannot make change). Payment can be made online, or with cash or check - made payable to "Strawbridge Studios".
**Please note: orders placed more than five (5) days after picture day may incur a fee (this is due to the package being shipped separately and not with the group of orders coming to the school).
Please let us know if you have any questions and we are looking forward to a wonderful Picture Day!
Early Release Wednesday 10/1
ES 1:00pm HS 1:10pm
ES 1:00pm HS 1:10pm
Food Share Sept. 18th
