North Ottawa County Schools

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...

The Minneapolis Junior High Girls’ Basketball Team delivered a strong performance last Tuesday night, defeating the Beloit Trojans 31–13 in front of an energized home crowd. Head ...

Minneapolis High School’s Cross Country athletes capped off their season with an impressive showing at the state meet on November 1, at Rim Rock Farm just north of Lawrence. Compet...

The Minneapolis Noon and Evening Lions Clubs once again joined forces to host their annual Pancake Feed, raising funds to support scholarships for local high school students. Each...

Minneapolis Elementary School was filled with pride and patriotism on the evening of November 6 as fifth- and sixth-grade students hosted a touching Veterans Program honoring th...

The November 4 Election in Ottawa County took on a special meaning this year, thanks to the participation of four students from the North Ottawa County School District — Ian Thomso...

On their day off from school due to a teacher in-service, a group of approximately 20 Minneapolis High School Students, who are members of the National Honor Society, spent their m...

On October 31, 2025, students at Minneapolis Grade School celebrated the season with a lively Fall Festival. For the final hour and a half of the school day, students rotated thro...

The Minneapolis FFA Chapter has been recognized with a prestigious National Star Chapter Award, honoring its dedication to the FFA mission of growing leaders, building communities...

The Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School auditorium was filled with harmony and pride during the annual Fall Vocal Program on Monday evening, October 27. The Junior High vocal gr...

The MHS volleyball team wrapped up an impressive season defined by a strong sense of purpose, growth, and grit. The team’s seniors and captains significantly shaped the program’s c...

Approximately 130 people gathered at Minneapolis Elementary School on Monday evening for a lively Family Night event centered on healthy habits and reading success. The evening be...

On October 21, the community gathered in the old gym at Minneapolis Junior Senior High School to welcome home Lillian Hulse, an alumnus from the MJSHS Class of 2025, who returned ...

The Minneapolis Lady Lions Volleyball Team continues showing remarkable growth and determination as their season peaks. Just four short days after a long road trip, the Lady Lions...

On October 23, 2025, USD 239 North Ottawa Public Schools hosted Reality U , a hands-on financial literacy simulation for 8th and 10th graders. More than 20 community volunteers f...