Due to construction in Dickinson, the Dickinson bus will now pickup and drop off students right south of Consolidated.
New England Public School is excited to announce Justin Cantwell as the new Head Boys’ Basketball Coach for the Tigers!
Coach Cantwell is a proud graduate of New England High School and is returning to lead the program at his alma mater. Over the past several years, Justin has built strong relationships with our student-athletes through individual workouts and skill development sessions, while also serving as the Junior High Boys’ Basketball Coach at NEHS for the past two seasons.
Justin brings great energy, passion, and dedication to the game, along with a strong commitment to helping our athletes grow both on and off the court. He currently lives in Dickinson with his girlfriend, Nicole, and the couple is excited to welcome their first child this September.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Cantwell back home to Tiger Nation as he begins this exciting new chapter leading our boys’ basketball program!
Coach Cantwell is a proud graduate of New England High School and is returning to lead the program at his alma mater. Over the past several years, Justin has built strong relationships with our student-athletes through individual workouts and skill development sessions, while also serving as the Junior High Boys’ Basketball Coach at NEHS for the past two seasons.
Justin brings great energy, passion, and dedication to the game, along with a strong commitment to helping our athletes grow both on and off the court. He currently lives in Dickinson with his girlfriend, Nicole, and the couple is excited to welcome their first child this September.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Cantwell back home to Tiger Nation as he begins this exciting new chapter leading our boys’ basketball program!
📚 Reminder: Spring Exams begin tomorrow, May 19–21!
Please review the exam schedule carefully. Students may leave early during the times highlighted in yellow with parent/guardian permission.
To authorize an early dismissal, please:
📧 Email nepsattendance@nodak.onmicrosoft.com
📞 Or call the school office
Let’s finish the school year strong, Tigers! 🐾
The Regional Softball Tournament has been postponed to tomorrow. The girls will play at 1:30 PM in Wilton against Central McLean.
Reminder: Driver’s Education classroom instruction will be held May 27–29 and June 1–2.
Attendance is required all days to meet state requirements. One make-up day may be available on Saturday, May 30, with prior approval from Mr. Gussey.
The driving portion will be scheduled throughout the summer.
Questions? Contact Mr. Gussey at 701-928-0445.
🏅 Elementary Awards Day & Kindergarten Graduation 🏅
Join us on Thursday, May 21 beginning at 8:30 AM as we celebrate our elementary students and kick off the morning with Kindergarten Graduation! 🎓🐾
Parents and family members are welcome to attend as we recognize student accomplishments from throughout the school year. Following the program, parents may sign their student out through the office if they would like to take them home for the remainder of the day.
We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎉
📢 Reminder for Big Brother/Big Sister Day tomorrow!
Please note that concessions will NOT be open tomorrow, as everything has been cleared out for the year. Be sure to send a snack and a drink of your student’s choice with them for the day. 😊
Thank you!
Please note that concessions will NOT be open tomorrow, as everything has been cleared out for the year. Be sure to send a snack and a drink of your student’s choice with them for the day. 😊
Thank you!
Please join us for the RACTC SkillsUSA event this Saturday 5/16/26 from 12pm-3pm at the Lions Park in New England!
Come and see what the health sciences students have been up to. Lots of fun things for the littles and bigs!
We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Come and see what the health sciences students have been up to. Lots of fun things for the littles and bigs!
We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
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🏆 REMINDER: The NEPS Awards Ceremony is Wednesday! 🏆
Join us as we recognize the accomplishments of our 7th–12th grade students and celebrate our seniors with special honors.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 New Gym
Parents and families are welcome to attend. Following the ceremony, seniors and their parents are invited to stay for photos and light refreshments.
We look forward to celebrating our students! 🧡🖤
🏆 REMINDER: The NEPS Awards Ceremony is Wednesday! 🏆
Join us as we recognize the accomplishments of our 7th–12th grade students and celebrate our seniors with special honors.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 New Gym
Parents and families are welcome to attend. Following the ceremony, seniors and their parents are invited to stay for photos and light refreshments.
We look forward to celebrating our students! 🧡🖤
🏆 REMINDER: The NEPS Awards Ceremony is tomorrow! 🏆
Join us as we recognize the accomplishments of our 7th–12th grade students and celebrate our seniors with special honors.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 New Gym
Parents and families are welcome to attend. Following the ceremony, seniors and their parents are invited to stay for photos and light refreshments.
We look forward to celebrating our students! 🧡🖤
Join us as we recognize the accomplishments of our 7th–12th grade students and celebrate our seniors with special honors.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 New Gym
Parents and families are welcome to attend. Following the ceremony, seniors and their parents are invited to stay for photos and light refreshments.
We look forward to celebrating our students! 🧡🖤
🎶 Bismarck Band Day – Friday, May 8 🎶
Students attending Bismarck Band Day should be at the school by 7:30 AM. The bus will depart promptly at 8:00 AM.
We are expecting to return between 9:00–10:00 PM.
Please make sure students are prepared for a full day of performances and activities. We’re looking forward to a great day of music and fun! 🎺🥁🎷
Students attending Bismarck Band Day should be at the school by 7:30 AM. The bus will depart promptly at 8:00 AM.
We are expecting to return between 9:00–10:00 PM.
Please make sure students are prepared for a full day of performances and activities. We’re looking forward to a great day of music and fun! 🎺🥁🎷
🚲 BIKE SAFETY DAY – K–6 STUDENTS! 🚲
Mark your calendars! On Monday, May 11, K–6 students are invited to bring their bikes to school for a fun and educational Bike Safety Event led by the Hettinger County Sheriff's Department!
🪖 Helmets are strongly encouraged
🚦 Students will learn:
• Rules of the road
• Hand signals
• Safe riding techniques
• Bike checks & safety tips
This is a great opportunity for students to build confidence and learn how to ride safe and smart just in time for summer! ☀️
Let’s roll, NEPS Tigers! 🐾🚴♂️
Mark your calendars! On Monday, May 11, K–6 students are invited to bring their bikes to school for a fun and educational Bike Safety Event led by the Hettinger County Sheriff's Department!
🪖 Helmets are strongly encouraged
🚦 Students will learn:
• Rules of the road
• Hand signals
• Safe riding techniques
• Bike checks & safety tips
This is a great opportunity for students to build confidence and learn how to ride safe and smart just in time for summer! ☀️
Let’s roll, NEPS Tigers! 🐾🚴♂️
📚 Spring Exam Schedule – May 19–21 📚
Our Spring Exams are quickly approaching! Please refer to the schedule below for specific exam times.
🟡 Early Dismissal Option:
The times highlighted in yellow indicate when students may leave early with parent/guardian permission.
If you would like your student to be dismissed early on those days, please:
📧 Email: nepsattendance@nodak.onmicrosoft.com
📞 Or call the school office
Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly during exam week. Let’s finish the year strong, Tigers! 🐾
Our Spring Exams are quickly approaching! Please refer to the schedule below for specific exam times.
🟡 Early Dismissal Option:
The times highlighted in yellow indicate when students may leave early with parent/guardian permission.
If you would like your student to be dismissed early on those days, please:
📧 Email: nepsattendance@nodak.onmicrosoft.com
📞 Or call the school office
Thank you for helping us keep everything running smoothly during exam week. Let’s finish the year strong, Tigers! 🐾
📢 UPDATE: Softball Postponed
The softball games scheduled for today have been postponed.
We will share the makeup date as soon as it has been determined.
Thank you for your understanding, and we will keep you updated! 🥎
REMINDER:
Today’s elementary volleyball games vs. Bowman will begin at 4:30 PM in the New Gym.
Come out and support our NEPS Tigers! 🐯🏐
📢 REMINDER, NEPS Families!
There will be no school tomorrow (Friday, May 1) for students as staff will be participating in a Professional Development Day.
Enjoy the long weekend! 🐾
There will be no school tomorrow (Friday, May 1) for students as staff will be participating in a Professional Development Day.
Enjoy the long weekend! 🐾
🎶 REMINDER: Spring Concert Tomorrow! 🎶
Join us Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM in the New Gym for our Spring Concert featuring:
4th Grade, 5th/6th Band, High School Choir, and High School Band!
Arrival Times:
• HS Band, HS Choir & 5th/6th Band: 5:30 PM
• 4th Grade: 5:45 PM
Dress Attire:
• HS: Black/White or FFA attire
• Elementary: Dress nicely
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵
Join us Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM in the New Gym for our Spring Concert featuring:
4th Grade, 5th/6th Band, High School Choir, and High School Band!
Arrival Times:
• HS Band, HS Choir & 5th/6th Band: 5:30 PM
• 4th Grade: 5:45 PM
Dress Attire:
• HS: Black/White or FFA attire
• Elementary: Dress nicely
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎵
⚾ Softball Update
Today’s softball contests have been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduling information—we’ll share updates as soon as we have them!
Today’s softball contests have been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduling information—we’ll share updates as soon as we have them!
🎭🕵️♂️ Whodunnit… and will YOU figure it out?
Grab your detective hat and get ready for laughs, mystery, and a little mayhem! NEPS Drama is bringing Sam Shovel, Private Eye to the stage—a radio noir comedy that’s “tailor-made for… MURDER!” 🔍
Expect quirky characters, clever twists, and plenty of fun as our talented students crack the case!
📍 NEPS Old Gym
🗓 May 10, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM
Don’t miss it… the clues are waiting! 🕶️✨
Grab your detective hat and get ready for laughs, mystery, and a little mayhem! NEPS Drama is bringing Sam Shovel, Private Eye to the stage—a radio noir comedy that’s “tailor-made for… MURDER!” 🔍
Expect quirky characters, clever twists, and plenty of fun as our talented students crack the case!
📍 NEPS Old Gym
🗓 May 10, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM
Don’t miss it… the clues are waiting! 🕶️✨
🏆 NEPS Students Shine at SkillsUSA State! 🏆
We are excited to celebrate our NEPS students who competed at the North Dakota SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference, April 19–21 in Wahpeton. Their hard work, talent, and dedication truly stood out!
👏 Check out their incredible results:
🥇 Gold Medalists
• Career Pathways Showcase (Health Sciences): Grace B., Breanna E., Samantha K.
• T-Shirt Design: Leslie L.
• Job Skill Demo A: Breanna E.
• Medical Math: Tucker B.
• Photography: Samantha K.
🥈 Silver Medalist
• Pin Design: Pharaoh L.
🥉 Bronze Medalists
• Health Knowledge Bowl: Kendra E., Grace B., Jordan J., Tucker B.
📘 Also Competing at State
• Medical Terminology: Jordan J.
• First Aid & CPR: Kendra E.
🎉 Exciting News: With the gold medalist unable to attend Nationals, Pharaoh L. will advance and represent NEPS in Pin Design!
👏 Staff Recognition
RACTC is proud to congratulate our very own Adrien Kathrein on being named the 2025–2026 SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year! What an incredible honor and a testament to the impact she has on our students.
We are incredibly proud of all of our students for the way they represented NEPS with professionalism and pride. Your hard work is paying off!
✈️ Best of luck to our national qualifiers as they head to Atlanta, Georgia, June 1–5, 2026 for the National SkillsUSA Competition! 🐯🧡🖤
We are excited to celebrate our NEPS students who competed at the North Dakota SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference, April 19–21 in Wahpeton. Their hard work, talent, and dedication truly stood out!
👏 Check out their incredible results:
🥇 Gold Medalists
• Career Pathways Showcase (Health Sciences): Grace B., Breanna E., Samantha K.
• T-Shirt Design: Leslie L.
• Job Skill Demo A: Breanna E.
• Medical Math: Tucker B.
• Photography: Samantha K.
🥈 Silver Medalist
• Pin Design: Pharaoh L.
🥉 Bronze Medalists
• Health Knowledge Bowl: Kendra E., Grace B., Jordan J., Tucker B.
📘 Also Competing at State
• Medical Terminology: Jordan J.
• First Aid & CPR: Kendra E.
🎉 Exciting News: With the gold medalist unable to attend Nationals, Pharaoh L. will advance and represent NEPS in Pin Design!
👏 Staff Recognition
RACTC is proud to congratulate our very own Adrien Kathrein on being named the 2025–2026 SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year! What an incredible honor and a testament to the impact she has on our students.
We are incredibly proud of all of our students for the way they represented NEPS with professionalism and pride. Your hard work is paying off!
✈️ Best of luck to our national qualifiers as they head to Atlanta, Georgia, June 1–5, 2026 for the National SkillsUSA Competition! 🐯🧡🖤
