North Ottawa County Schools

A dedicated group of teachers takes extra steps to strengthen early literacy by pursuing specialized reading certification through LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Readi...

On Tuesday, March 10, the Minneapolis Junior High School students proudly represented their school's vocal program at the KWU contest in Salina, KS, delivering outstanding performa...

Ottawa County Health Center (OCHC) visited Minneapolis High School today to recognize students who serve as valued members of the hospital team. As part of Staff Appreciation Day,...

On Tuesday, February 24, MJSHS freshmen and sophomores toured area postsecondary institutions. This showcase, organized by the MJSHS Staff, included something for everyone. The fre...

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, despite some cold temperatures and snow, Minneapolis was bustling with excitement as the MJSHS FFA hosted its highly anticipated annual Toy Show. Th...

On Monday evening, the USD 239 Board of Education approved Mrs. Brenda Odgers as the new Principal of Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Mrs. O...

Super spellers from Minneapolis Grade School and Minneapolis Junior High represented USD #239 North Ottawa County at the county-wide spelling bee held in Bennington on January 28,...

Bone-chilling temperatures and a cold winter squall settled over Kansas this past weekend, but the cold never stood a chance against the warmth of our community. While wind chills...

The Ottawa County Historical Museum Board continues to play a vital role in preserving local heritage through the dedication of its long-serving volunteers. The board meets monthly...

During the month of December, the Minneapolis High School's National Honor Society (NHS) was especially busy serving the community through several meaningful projects that reflect ...

USD 239 Board of Education Members Tara Chesney and Shonda Meitler both took the Oath of Office on Monday, January 12, 2026. Tara Chesney previously served as the Board’s District ...

Minneapolis Junior Senior High FFA Welding students exhibited dedication, skill, and commitment to keeping their fellow students safe after recently completing an essential project...

USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools proudly announces Mrs. Tarin Hauck as the 2026 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Hauck exemplifies instructional excellence, innovation, and unw...

The Minneapolis Junior/Senior High School auditorium was filled with holiday music during its Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, December 17. Dennis Brooks, MJSHS Band Director, con...

On Monday, December 15, the junior high and high school vocal departments presented their annual Christmas concert, offering a much-needed moment of joy during a season that can so...

Written by Berklee Hessman Starting the basketball season for the Lady Lions also comes with the annual Tri-County Classic. The past three years of the tournament, the Lady Lion...

By Matt Browning (Article as published from Vype High School Sports) There is a special bond on the Minneapolis boys basketball team and that is one of the main reasons senior Tan...

Teachers of the Year from school districts across Kansas visited USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools this past Monday, December 8, as part of the Kansas State Department of ...

The Annual Gingerbread Christmas Festival warmed hearts on Saturday evening, November 29, in downtown Minneapolis, as the MJSHS New Image filled the frosty air with classic Christm...

The Minneapolis Junior Senior High FFA team traveled to Abilene last weekend to compete in the meat judging contest. Aidan Hessman earned 2nd place, Lindy Huiett placed 5th, and La...