High School Announcements
Please visit our "Homepage" MNCS Website for updates, current events and MNCS News.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
11/12 -- Picture Retake Day!
11/17 - 11/18 -- Conferences
11/26 -- Early Release - ES 1:00 HS 1:10
11/27 - 11/28 -- No School
Picture Retake Day is November 12th, 2025!
Strawbridge Studios Photography will be here in the morning on November 12th for Picture Retake Day! Any student who was absent on the initial Picture Day will be able to get their picture taken on this day.
Picture proofs from our initial Picture Day will be available for families to view online soon if you created an account. A picture proof packet will also be sent home soon. If after viewing the picture proofs, you decide you would like your student to participate in picture retakes, please make sure to let Ashley Poppler (MNCS High School Administrative Assistant) know.
Online Ordering:
https://www.strawbridge.net/picture-day-lookup/ and enter the school name: Minnesota New Country . Then click on the school name and enter the school code. It will prompt you to enter your information and then you are able to access the site for easy and convenient ordering!
**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)
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 11/14 | Friday 11/21 |
The Museum of Russian Art -- w/ Kim Mathapalooza -- w/ Matt Apple Orchard -- w/ Carrie | Woolen Mill -- w/ Dakota GAC Kitchen -- w/ Carrie |
Friday 12/5 | Friday 12/12 |
UMN Tour -- w/ Dakota | Highpoint Center for Printmaking -- w/ Paul |
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, Covid Response, along with School Closing, 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!