Introducing another addition to our MNCS Family Jennifer MogereI, Jennifer is our Health Service Coordinator. I have been a Registered Nurse since the beginning of 2013 primarily working in the long term care setting. With this I have a wealth of knowledge for various health related issues and concerns that I feel will grow with being in this position. I just received my Bachelors degree in December 2020. What drew me to MNCS was needing a change of pace, and the moment I walked in, I knew it was where I wanted to be. I am a mother of 6 beautiful kids ranging 15 all the way down to 3 years old. In addition we just recently got a husky puppy named Meatball and he is a joy!! I enjoy baking, cooking, spending time with my kids, playing card and board games, and watching comedy movies. I look forward to getting to know all my new co-workers, students and families!!
about 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
picture of our nurse
Last minute landscaping at the MNCS elementary.
about 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Landscaping
landscaping
landscaping
Last day of Student Orientation-Students were given a unique item to collaborate on “why they think their item would make a great project”. Then they presented their project idea “elevator pitch style” to the rest of the students (my favorite, the armadillo figurine).
about 4 years ago, MNCS
cooking class
students presenting a project idea
PE time outside
smile face over the mask
Last day of Student Orientation-Students were given a unique item to collaborate on “why they think their item would make a great project”. Then they presented their project idea “elevator pitch style” to the rest of the students (my favorite, the armadillo figurine).
about 4 years ago, MNCS
advisor Paul working with students
students presenting their project
pitching their project idea
advisor Nick working with students
There Here!!! 2020-2021 MNCS High School Yearbook. Place your order through MNCS online store https://minnesota-new-country-school.square.site/ Pick up your copy at the frontdesk at the High School.
about 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
2020-2021 HS Yearbook
Day 2 of new student orientation at the MNCS High School. Students had a choice to work on a wide arrange of small project.
about 4 years ago, MNCS
orientation
orientation
orientation
orientation
Let's give a "SHOUT OUT" to Danielle Gustafson-Sundell! Danielle is a Special Ed Advisor. I am originally from Red Wing, MN and also lived in Chicago and Evanston, IL. I attended school there, first at the Art Institute of Chicago and then Northwestern University. After receiving an MFA, I taught various art classes at the college level. My family and I moved back to MN about 9 years ago. My husband is a librarian and works at Mankato State University's Memorial Library. My daughter began attending MNCS in 3rd grade and is now starting 8th grade. I started working as a Para at the high school about 2 yrs ago and this has evolved into my new position as a Special Ed Advisor. I absolutely love working at MNCS. I feel lucky to have landed here. The students are amazing-I learn so much from them and also feel challenged to keep growing. And I work with an amazing group of educators. I'm very interested in Project Based learning-it's such a cool way to learn! On a more personal note, I am a constant reader (mostly fiction, also essays and cookbooks) love to cook (current obsession-fermenting veggies) and bum around thrift stores (vintage records, funky objects, vintage clothes..and more:) and also, self admittedly, have a clothing problem (as in-overstuffed closet, boxes and storage bins. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in one place every day of the week this new school year. Can't wait.
about 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
New Staff Danielle
Let's give a BIG WELCOME to Marcia Ranft Marcia will be joining the team as a Elementary Teacher: Her class will be known as the Woodland Critters. About Marcia: This will be my 9th year teaching and I am very excited to join the MNCS team. When I visited MNCS, I knew this was the school for me. I enjoy learning and teaching through inquiry and exploration. I am the mother of two (ages 14 & 18), I love to spend time with family and friends. My hobbies include camping, hiking, anything with water, and traveling. I look forward to getting to know my colleagues, my students, and our families.
about 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
New Staff Marcia Ranft
Introducing Halle Pauly! Halle is thrilled to join MNCS Team as an Elementary and Secondary Special Education Advisor. She is building a new home with her family. She loves reading, baking cookies, being outside with her family and friends, and her childhood dog "Remmie". Lets give a big "welcome" to Halle
over 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Halle Pauly
And that’s a wrap! Three days of collaborating with our colleagues for 2021-22 school year, and lots of Team building exercises!
over 4 years ago, MNCS
staff meeting potluck
Arron presenting his idea
Nichole pitching her idea
Happy 4th of July from Minnesota New Country School
over 4 years ago, MNCS
freedom flag
One of our students, John, published a book of spoken word poetry as part of his Sophomore project “The Hate I Received Dailey”. We are thrilled for him, and so proud. ❤️ What a big accomplishment from one so young!
over 4 years ago, MNCS
book written and published  by student
End of the school year (Dean Day) Good bye 2020-21 👋🏼 Oh the things you find when you move desks lol!
over 4 years ago, MNCS
painting
painting
peace out there
moving the school around
Registration is open for Mavericks Esports' FIRST-EVER virtual summer camp on July 15–16, free & open to 6th grade through college-age! Hone your esports skills with exclusive advice from some of the best in the industry in this two-day camp. Sign up: esports.mnsu.edu/camp
over 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Esports
Last day of school pizza party! #mncsk12 #hendersonmn #PBL #
over 4 years ago, MNCS
Wood fire pizza
woodfire pizza
Woodfire pizza
Woodfire Pizza
Good Morning MNCSers! Please recall the newest calendar updates that today June 1st and tomorrow June 2nd we will be dismissing students at our regular 3:15pm time. :)
over 4 years ago, Kelsie Kluender
Finishing up some very cool projects, Harlan's woodworking project.
over 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Woodworking Project
Woodworking project
Experience week in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade glasses -Tie Dye Day!
over 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Tie dye shirts
tie dye painting
tie dye shirts
tie dye shirts
Radish Harvest! We plant them, We grew them, We shared them, We ate them!
over 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Radish Harvest
radish harvest
radish harvest
radish harvest
Sometimes you just have to roll with it! Made up games are the best!
over 4 years ago, Joan Skelly
Pocket ball game