High School Announcements
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
5/17 -- 2025 Graduation!
5/22 -- Final Presentation Night
5/26 -- No School
5/28 -- Early Release ES 1:00 HS 1:10
5/29 -- Last Day of School - Valley Fair!
Hello Seniors and Senior Parents,
Graduation is right around the corner! As members of the senior team, we consider it a great honor to work with so many talented and creative students. We are so excited for them as they push through these last few weeks and they continue to ready themselves for their next big steps. We do have some housekeeping things as we move towards that last big ceremony in high school.
Graduation will be held at Bender Park (behind the school) on May 17th at 1:00 pm. The schedule is as follows:
Graduates must be at school by 11:00 am to gown up and get pictures taken! There will be a pizza and soda lunch served for the graduates.
While your student is busy, you can decorate your car or truck for the annual pre-graduation senior parade! Feel free to start lining up the vehicles at 11:30 am behind the school. Invite all of your loved ones and friends to stand on the Main Street of Henderson and cheer them on for their last high school “cruise!” The parade begins at 12:30 pm, giving them plenty of time to line up for the graduation ceremony. The parade is always a good time!
A google form was sent out to all seniors to answer some questions we need for proper gown fittings and information for the newspaper. Please fill out this google form by March 21, 2025
Senior pictures! We will use them in the slideshow, the yearbook, and the newspaper. If you take your own pictures for this, and use filters, please send an “unfiltered” one for the yearbook. Email them to apoppler@newcountryschool.com. Please have them in by April 11, 2025.
Lastly, we need those baby pictures for the senior slideshow! We want 12 to 14 pictures from when they were babies to present day. Email them to Ashley Poppler at apoppler@newcountryschool.com. If you need us to scan them in for you, send them with your students and Ashley will scan them for you. Please have them in by April 25, 2025.
This note was sent home with your student on Monday, March 10, 2025, was emailed to you at your JMC email, and will also be posted in announcements.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s advisor or email the senior team at senior-team@newcountryschool.com. Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
The Senior Team
Valleyfair May 29th
Tickets can NOT be purchased after 5/14
$30 per ticket (pay Ashley cash/check or pay on SQUARE)
If you will not be riding the bus or are staying late at Valleyfair, you NEED to give a parent signed note to Ashley or Anthony.
Normal Palmer and Trailblazer busing in AM to school
Bus leaves MNCS @ 8:30am to head to Valleyfair
Bus leaves Valleyfair @ 4:00pm to head back to school
ONLY Palmer bus will drop off at Le Sueur, St. Peter & Mankato in PM
NO trailblazer in PM if you ride trailblazer, you will need to get picked up from the school after Valleyfair
Minnesota Charter Schools
🌟 Step Up to the Plate with Minnesota Charter Schools! 🌟
Batter up! Get ready for an unforgettable day of sunshine, smiles, and innings at the ballpark with Minnesota Charter Schools! Mark your calendars for June 8th and join us for a delightful day of baseball fun and community spirit.
🎟️ Event Highlights:
Date: June 8th
🎩 Exclusive Bonus: Swing by the MN Charter Schools table outside the main entrance on Broadway Street to check in and claim your very own Saints hat!
Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for a fantastic day out, this event promises excitement and camaraderie. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with fellow charter school families and make lasting memories.
We can't wait to see you there! 🙌
Purchase tickets 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 purple '2024-2025' selected (see the graphic below).
(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
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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