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High School Announcements

Please visit our "Homepage" MNCS Website for updates, current events and MNCS News.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

8/20-8/21 -- Conferences

8/25 -- First Day of School!!

9/1 -- No School

9/4 -- All School Picnic! 5:00pm-7:00pm Bender Park

QUICK LINKS

24-25 yearbook

2024-2025 Yearbook is here!!

$15 (cash or check can be given to Ashley) or you can pay online HERE

EXPERIENCE DAYS/FRIDAYS

St. Peter Library Events

ALL MNCS Families, New, and Existing Students Need To Be Registered through JMC!

If you have not done so already, you will need to log into our JMC portal and make sure ALL of your forms have been submitted (double-check even if you have already filled them out). 

If you have any questions about the process that the video is unable to answer or are unable to log in, please contact us via email:

When logging in to JMC, please make sure the school year drop-down menu has a blue '2025-2026' selected.

(Elem) Brianne Fuhrmann - bfuhrmann@newcountryschool.com or (HS) Ashley Poppler - apoppler@newcountryschool.com

UPDATE Your Contact Information  

Please update your contact information in the JMC Portal. Starting January 2022, you will be receiving emails through MNCS Website/JMC (High School Announcements, Covid Response, along with School Closing, etc). 

For more information and log in, instructions CLICK HERE

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Ready Set FAFSA! Series Offered Tuesdays in January

Ready Set FAFSA! is a series of free financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom. The series, running on Tuesday evenings in January, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the college application and financial aid process; details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students; and other ways to pay for college. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered during the event by financial aid experts. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended).

These sessions are offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. For session dates, topics and registration, visit the Ready Set FAFSA! landing page. For promotional materials for schools in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish, visit the Minnesota Goes to College website.

Hey Class of 2025!

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the HomeTown Bank Scholarship! If you're a graduating senior in our community, this is your chance to earn support for your future—and you don’t need to be a bank customer to apply!

Applying is simple:

Download the application here.

Complete with your information and requirements.

Return it to HomeTown Bank Henderson or email ContactHenderson@myHT.bank to be considered.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! If you have any questions, we’re happy to help.

Congratulations and good luck to the Class of 2025!

PSEO, CAREER AND COLLEGE INFORMATION

College Bound in Fall 2025?

1.Apply to the University/College of your choice:

  • Fill out the required application materials

    Applications are typically located under the admissions section on the website of the university or college you want to attend

  • Communicate with your MNCS Advisor and the PSEO Coordinator (Nichole Kotasek) so MNCS can send your transcripts and any other needed documents to the university/college you applied to

  • If you are using Common App, Send EDU or another application tool that sends information to multiple colleges, like the UMN and any MNSCU College, connect with Nichole Kotasek to ensure the required MNCS information is updated and accurate

2.Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

  • Information about filling out the FAFSA FAFSA

PSEO: Post-Secondary Enrollment Options - Fall 2025

(Summary and Links - full information here-->MNCS PSEO/College/Career Page)

Planning to do PSEO Next Year? Or are you just curious what PSEO is all about and how it works at MNCS? Check out these resources and contact Nichole Kotasek (the PSEO Coordinator) if you have any questions.

MNCS PSEO Information Sessions:

Parent/Guardian virtual information sessions - Google Meet Link

  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 6-6:30pm

  • Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6-6:30pm

MNCS PSEO Informational Meeting Slides

MNCS PSEO Guidelines explains the steps needed to participate in PSEO

PSEO NOSR 2025-2026 (notice of Student Registration) Form --REQUIRED

The PSEO NOSR is required in addition to the student’s individual application to the college of their choice - note that colleges/universities set their own deadlines.

The PSEO NOSR must be completed and submitted to the MNCS PSEO Coordinator every semester you attend PSEO

The PSEO NOSR is due by May 30, 2025 (for fall 2025 semester) and by October 30, 2025 (for spring 2026 semester) and/or to the MNCS PSEO Coordinator: Nichole Kotasek --> (keep in mind some institutions need your form and application earlier)

PSEO Information from MDE: For current information about the PSEO program, visit the Minnesota Department of Education’s Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage.

The Career Corner Newsletters are a great way to learn about many different types of careers. Check out careers and educational opportunities available.  Read about skills learned in school that help prepare students for the workforce. Watch a short video about Vocational Rehabilitation Services and how they help students with disabilities plan the journey from school to what comes next.

Announcing the Launch of Nuts N Bolts 2.0!

We’re excited to introduce Nuts N Bolts 2.0 — a refreshed and re-energized version of our organization, dedicated to supporting the mission and day-to-day operations of Minnesota New Country School (MNCS).

Nuts and Bolts began in 2013 as a staff-led team that recognized the importance and value of parent and guardian involvement in supporting MNCS. Over the years, it has been a vital behind-the-scenes force, helping our school thrive through volunteer efforts and fundraising support.

To align with financial best practices and regulatory requirements, Nuts and Bolts will no longer engage in fundraising activities. While this marks a shift, it also opens the door to formalize Nuts N Bolts 2.0 as an independent, school-affiliated organization.

With this next chapter, we’re building on a strong foundation to serve MNCS students, staff, and families in fresh and meaningful ways. You can expect more streamlined support, increased communication, and creative new ways to make a lasting impact.

This is your chance to get involved! (And if you’re thinking someone else will step up — they probably won’t )

1. Visit our website to learn more.  (https://tinyurl.com/ymdmxsdc)

2. Join our contact list to be updated on future meetings and activities.   (https://forms.gle/PE3QhUaxo76Rgcds6)

3. Submit your ideas online using our Idea & Feedback Form (https://forms.gle/nFUEXZg43MnJ9pfW8) 

4. Have questions? Reach out to us at admin@nutsnbolts.org

Thank you for being part of the MNCS family — we can’t wait to grow together!

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