North Ottawa County Schools

USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Kansas State Department of Education has approved the district to launch a Pilot Pre-K Program beginning ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. — In response to widespread power outages caused by recent severe weather across Ottawa County, USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools and Ottawa County Emer...

USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools announced Monday that classes will dismiss early due to the threat of severe weather expected to move into north-central Kansas later th...

Community members filled the MJSHS Auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 6, for a celebration of music and performance as local student musicians and singers presented the Annual MH...

The USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jill Graff as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Minneapo...

The weather on Saturday evening was perfect as our students gathered for this year’s Minneapolis Senior Prom, showcasing style and community spirit. Dressed in sharp tuxedos and el...

The Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 1 Ceremony was held on April 18, 2026, at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina, KS, recognizing outstanding educators from across north ...

On Thursday, April 16, Minneapolis Junior Senior High School Students traded classrooms for community service during a day of spring spruce-up learning, gaining valuable hands-on e...

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...