North Ottawa County Schools

Seventh graders in Mrs. Arnold’s Robotics class at Minneapolis Junior High School recently engineered miniature buildings using cardboard, toothpicks, marshmallows, and other creat...

MJSHS held its annual Program of Activity (POA) Night on Monday, August 18, beginning with a formal FFA opening ceremony. The evening welcomed students, families, and community mem...

Mrs. Hocking’s vocal students at Minneapolis Junior-Senior High School participated in a fun and creative lock-in on Friday, August 15. Held at the high school, the event focused o...

North Ottawa County Public Schools are off to a strong start this year, thanks to our entire community's incredible collaboration and dedication. From bus drivers, custodians, and ...

Teachers across North Ottawa County Public Schools returned to work on Thursday, August 7, kicking off the year with a full day of professional development. Staff participated in ...

On July 28 and July 29, educators from USD 239 recently attended a two-day professional development conference in Salina, KS, featuring renowned clinical child psychologist Dr. Ros...

USD 239 North Ottawa County Public Schools has officially opened online enrollment for returning students beginning Tuesday, July 23, 2025 . Parents and guardians can conveniently...

Minneapolis, Kansas, proudly continues its tradition of hosting a one-of-a-kind community-owned carnival, featuring restored rides from Wichita's former Joyland Amusement Park. Loc...

On Tuesday, June 24, twelve Minneapolis Grade School teachers participated in a professional development session focused on the Kansas State Department of Education's K-6 Math Sta...

Minneapolis Senior High School proudly welcomed new head football coach Garrett Galanski during a special meeting with the MJSHS football players and their parents on Wednesday, Ju...

As the school year came to an end, Mrs. Rensink’s 7th and 8th Grade Science classes at Minneapolis Junior High enjoyed a hands-on lab called “Ice Cream in a Bag.” Students explored...

Congratulations to Mason Smith, Maci McClure, and Aubryn Just on all of your hard work this season and for representing Minneapolis High School at the Kansas State Track Meet! Lio...

The following is an update to a previous post about our summer camp dates.

Three Athletes Qualify for Kansas State Track and Field Meet Aubryn Just (800m/1600m), Maci McClure (Triple Jump/Long Jump), and Mason Smith (Pole Vault) have qualified for the...

For the second time in school history, the Minneapolis Lions Softball Team punched their ticket to the State Softball Tournament last Wednesday in their 10-4 victory over the Beloi...

On Tuesday evening, May 20, the kindergarten class at Minneapolis Grade School participated in a heartwarming graduation ceremony attended by over 200 proud family members, friends...

Minneapolis High School proudly honored the Class of 2025 during a commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the MHS Gymnasium. The event was a significant mil...

You likely heard loud sirens blaring across Minneapolis on Friday afternoon. Local law enforcement, EMS, and the Fire Department teamed up this week to conduct a powerful mock cras...

In order to see MJSHS Track and Field Results for the 2025 Season, all in one location, click on the following links: Middle School Results: https://tinyurl.com/47k36v42 High S...

May 5 - May 9 marks National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Dear USD 239 Staff, Thank you for your unwavering dedication and hard work on behalf of our students. During T...