High School Announcements
Please visit our "Homepage" MNCS Website for updates, current events and MNCS News.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
4/22 -- Early Release - ES 1:00 HS 1:10
4/28-4/30 -- Senior Presentation Nights
5/1 -- No School - Prom Night
5/16 -- 2026 Graduation!
5/25 -- No School - Memorial Day
5/27 -- Early Release - ES 1:00 HS 1:10
5/28 -- Last Day of School - ValleyFair!
🎢 Valleyfair Trip — May 28th!
Cost: $30
Pay with cash or check to MNCS
Or pay online via Square (transaction fees apply)
Payment deadline: May 7th
Important Details:
Buses and Trailblazer will run as usual in the morning
Trailblazer will NOT be available in the afternoon
Departure Times:
Bus leaves Valleyfair: 5:00 PM
Bus leaves MNCS: 5:45 PM
Drop-Off Locations:
Le Sueur Community Center: ~6:00 PM
St. Peter Community Center: ~6:20 PM
Mankato Dog Park: ~6:45 PM
🚨 If you ride Trailblazer, you will need to arrange your own ride home.
🚗 If you plan to drive yourself or stay later at Valleyfair, please let Anthony or Ashley know.
School Lunch—Did You Know?
While MNCS provides a grab-and-go breakfast and cold lunch each day at both sites, we do not receive any reimbursement for those meals. That’s right—we are not part of the School Food Program. All food provided to our students is funded through our general budget and the generous donations we receive.
MNCS has a commercially licensed kitchen at the High School, and all food is prepared under the supervision of a licensed Certified Food Protection Manager. As of February 6, we have eight managers on site. Congratulations to staff members Jake Zeiher and Kimberlee Grabowski, as well as students Zayn Arias, Savannah Morrison, Saleen Wishwell, Dakota Smith, and Elijah Horvat. This is quite an achievement for a school our size!
Thank you to everyone who has supported feeding our students. If you would like to make a donation to help with school meals, you may do so through our Square link
MNCS Fishing Team
MNCS is starting a fishing team! Our bass fishing team is dedicated to promoting sportsmanship, environmental stewardship, and competitive angling skills among students.
We participate in local and regional tournaments through MN Student Angler Tournament Trail and the Student Angler Federation and represent our school with pride on and off the water.
If you would like to support the team with a donation, please use the link provided and indicate that your contribution is for the fishing team. Donation Link
If you would like to Sponsor the Fishing Team please fill out this form. Sponsorship Form
For more information please contact Kim Grabowski at kgrabowski@newcountryschool.com
QUICK LINKS
2024-2025 Yearbook is here!!
$15 (cash or check can be given to Ashley) or you can pay online HERE
EXPERIENCE DAYS/FRIDAYS
Friday 4/24 | Friday 5/8 |
Walker Art Center -- w/ Jake Junior Finalizing Day -- w/ Dakota, Jim, Matt Prom Prep Carrie -- w/ Carrie Advisor Outing/Swap Meet -- w/ Paul Ink, Paper, Quills -- w/ Kim | Senior Finalizing Day -- w/ Paul, Nick, Jake Science Experiments -- w/ Kim EDU Film Festival -- w/ Carrie Hilberts Hotel -- w/ Matt |
Friday 5/15 | Friday 5/22 |
Fishing -- w/ Kim Advisor Outing/Target Center -- w/ Dakota | "So You Think You Can Cook" at Gustavus -- w/ Carrie Sophomore & Junior Finalizing -- w/ Sophomore/Junior Team |
KNOWLEDGE BOWL MEETS
Junior High Knowledge Bowl (JHKB) Meet Dates | Senior High Knowledge Bowl (SHKB) Meet Dates |
All meets are at the Fitzgerald Building in Mankato, MN. Bus leaves MNCS at 8:00am, Bus leaves St. Peter Food Coop at 8:20am. 10/28/25 11/25/25 12/5/25 12/12/25 - Sub Regional Meet 12/16/25 - Regional Meet | All meets are at the Fitzgerald Building in Mankato, MN. Bus leaves MNCS at 8:00am, Bus leaves St. Peter Food Coop at 8:20am. 1/9/26 1/15/26 1/23/26 2/6/26 2/20/26 - Sub Regional Meet 3/5/26 - Regional Meet |
LOCAL 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, and School Closing alerts, etc).
For more information and log in, instructions CLICK HERE
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!