December days at Warroad Public Schools are merry and bright!  An Attendance Challenge serves as a reminder of the importance of being in school each day to build skills for learning and life.  Holiday Spirit dress up days paired with seasonal activities add excitement for young and old alike.

EARLY LEARNERS' CENTER

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) December themes are dinosaurs and holiday fun.  Parenting themes include passing on family values and holiday traditions.  The Family Engagement Events are a Holiday Party and ECFE Family Swim Night.  Families with children ages birth through kindergarten entrance are encouraged to participate in ECFE.

The Minnesota Story Collective is a Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) initiative which connects the stories of ECFE families' lived experiences with state leaders in hopes of impacting ECFE services by better understanding community needs, fostering change, and building connections.  Warroad Schools’ ECFE will share an opt-in link with current ECFE families to provide demographic and personal stories with DCYF’s Minnesota Story Collective. 

Early Learners’ Center students presented holiday programs for family members.  Fingerplays and songs with actions allowed students to showcase favorite tunes including Silly Santa, 

Rock N Roll Snowman, and Feliz Navidad.

ANGLE INLET ELEMENTARY

Angle Inlet Elementary students invite the community to attend the holiday performance of 

The Children of Chocolate Street on December 18, 2025.  Folks in attendance are encouraged to view artwork while enjoying a student planned school social.

Cow mascot stuffed animals and a class journal are sent home with students to record experiences to share as they continue to participate in the Adopt a Cow program.

ELEMENTARY

Spreading holiday cheer was the focus of the PBIS Buddy Activity with students decorating LOW Coffee sleeves which will adorn customer cups throughout the month of December.

Music concerts featured students in 2nd and 4th grade this month.  “Traditional Christmas” was presented by Grade 2 and Grade 4 students were showcased in “Christmas at the Movies.”

The Elementary Media Center offers a community service project for students and staff to participate in annually as The Elf’s Shelf brings donations to the Warroad Area Food Shelf.

HIGH SCHOOL

Advisory Live, a Google Meeting for all WHS students and staff, highlighted December activities including Music Mondays, Holiday Trivia, Santa in Your Pocket, door decorating, and Find the Elves Fridays.  Trimester 2 reminders of the daily bell schedule, cell phone/electronics protocols, the December Attendance Challenge, and Warrior Way expectations were also noted..

Nearly 30 students in Grades 6-8 participated in the Creativity Festival held at Bemidji State University on November 26, 2025.

WHS musicians shared their talents with the community throughout December.  Grade 6 choir members performed in the WHS Theater on December 3rd.  The Junior High and Senior High Choirs took the stage at RiverPlace on December 10th and all bands performed in the WHS gymnasium on December 17th.  

Course descriptions are being updated and developed by WHS teachers for the 2026-2027 Registration Guide which is scheduled to be shared with families prior to the February 4, 2026, Parent-Teacher Conferences.

TIME TO SHINE

Winter wishes for health, happiness, and holiday cheer to the entire Warroad Schools’ community!

We are in full swing for winter sports! As Christmas nears, our sports teams are heating up! The boys basketball team is currently 3-4 on the year. On December 11th, they beat the Roseau Rams 80-41 in front of a big crowd. They started out the year 1-1 on a Duluth area trip over Thanksgiving by beating Greenway of Coleraine, but losing to Esko. The boys will travel to Pequot Lakes over the Christmas break to take on the Patriots of Pequot Lakes and the Mora Mustangs. Two really good Class AA opponents.

The boys hockey team is currently 5-2 on the year and ranked #5 in Class A. The Warriors beat Class AA powerhouse Grand Rapids on December 6th in the 2nd annual Truth and Reconciliation game. They will go into Christmas break with two other Class A powerhouses in Orono and Mahtomedi and then a big section matchup in Thief River Falls on December 16th at the Gardens Arena. Over Christmas break, the boys will play Grand Forks Red River, Grand Forks Central, and Notre Dame of West Haven Connecticut in the 32nd annual HockeyTown Holiday Classic.

The girls basketball team is currently 1-7 on the year. They beat the VIkings of Littlefork/Big Falls on December 9th. The girls are starting five underclassmen. Two juniors and three sophomores round out the top 5. They will stay home for Christmas and get ready to take on Menahga on January 3rd.

The girls hockey team is currently 8-2 and ranked #1 in Class A. The girls two losses are top ranked in Class AA Holy Family and #7 in Class AA Bemidji. The girls will go into Christmas break playing Thief River Falls in a big Section 8A matchup on December 16th and then host the St. Cloud Crush on Friday December 19th. The girls will play North Shore, Crookston, and Albert Lea over Christmas break in the Hockey Holiday Classic at the Gardens Arena.

The Choir had their Christmas concert on December 10th at the RiverPlace and the band will have their concert on December 17th.

On behalf of the Activities Office, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

GO Warriors!

Spring Driver's Ed. March 2-18.  Registration is now open.  Limited spots available.

Skater Tots begins 12/21 Registration is open.

Happy Holiday's Warrior families!

As we go into the cold and flu season, please refer to the health services website page linked here.  Please feel free to give the health office a call for further guidance if needed.  Help remind your students to cover their coughs and wash their hands.  Hope everyone has a wonderful winter break!

As the vibrant colors of autumn give way to the cozy glow of the holiday season, we extend a warm greeting from your Special Education Department. It's truly hard to believe how quickly time is flying by. and we are so proud of the incredible progress our students have made so far this school year!

This season often brings reflections on gratitude, and our hearts are full when we think of our amazing Special Education teachers and Paraprofessionals. Every day, they bring an unparalleled level of compassion, expertise, and commitment to our students. They are the heart of our department, working tirelessly to:

Tailor instruction: Crafting individualized strategies to meet each student's unique learning style.

Provide essential support: Offering one-on-one and small-group assistance, adapting materials, and creating accessible learning environments.

Foster growth and independence: Encouraging every student to reach their full potential, celebrating every milestone, big or small.

Build connections: Creating trusting relationships that help students feel safe, valued, and understood.

Their hard work, patience, and genuine passion truly make a world of difference for our students and their families. Our entire school district is incredibly thankful to have such compassionate and skilled individuals dedicated to our children.

We know the end of the year can be busy, so we encourage all our families to make time for what matters most this December. Whether your time is spent creating cherished new memories with loved ones, continuing treasured family traditions, or simply taking a moment for personal peace and reflection, we wish you well. As you enjoy the warmth of the season, let’s encourage kindness and genuine thoughtfulness in all our interactions. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our school community. May you feel connected and hopeful as we turn the page toward the possibilities of the new year.

                                                                    We Learn and grow Together 🧡

Thomas X brought the energy and rocked Warroad Public School!

His Indigenous Hip Hop performance featured a hand drum singer and a beautiful Jingle Dress dancer, creating a powerful blend of hip hop music and traditional culture. Through his lyrics, Thomas X shared Ojibwe culture, history, language, and stories for an inspiring and unforgettable experience for all! 

The Native American Education Program extends a heartfelt thank you to Oyate Kinipi Archery Program, Riverplace, the Hawk catering services, and all participants who joined us!

We had an incredible opportunity filled with cultural sharing—stories, teachings, treaties, traditions, and an exciting tournament shoot. Each day was highlighted with delicious meals.

We offer a huge thank you to Open Arms Native Missions for their generous donations of all the prize giveaways. Their support allowed every participant to go home with a special item, including bikes, brand-new bows, jewelry, radios, controllers, and more!

Where Families and Education Come Together

Please visit our website at ( https://www.warroad.k12.mn.us/o/elc ) or scan the QR code below for current monthly calendars and scheduling updates.

Front Row: Brenda Solar and Cindy Drost
Back Row: Gus Booth, Blayke Nelson, Damian McMillin, and Marques Stricker

Warroad Public Schools’ Transportation Department offers before and after school busing for students.  If your family chooses to transport students, you are reminded of drop off and pick up lane procedures.  Drop off and pick up points are the Early Learners’ Center entrance and Warroad High School entrance.  The Elementary School Office entrance is not a beginning of school day drop off or end of day pick up point.  Please wait in your vehicles for students to be released by the school at the pick up points.  

Parents are important partners in education.  Please contact teachers directly via Schoology, email, or phone to share information and/or request meeting times.   

All visitors including student family members must check in at school offices when coming into the building during school hours.  Thank you!

Warroad Public Schools participates in the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. All students are offered one breakfast and one lunch at no cost each day of school.

Although no application is needed to receive this meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. Families who qualify are eligible for other benefits, such as reduced (or free) fees on sports and activities, Chromebook insurance waiver, and Early Learners tuition.

2025-26 class of Minnesota Honor Society inductees were welcomed to the Warroad Chapter of MHS. Congratulations to these 16 students for exhibiting the four pillars of the honor society - service, character, leadership, and scholarship. 🌟

Grab a coffee at LOW Coffee this holiday season & get a sleeve decorated by our elementary kids. 🌟

Ms. Lovejoy's 1st graders have been learning about many of the inventions and discoveries made by the Indigenous People - including maple syrup. Student Briggs Koftstad's grandma, Jodi Stomberg, visited Ms. Lovejoy's 1st grade class to share about their family tradition of gathering sap and the process of turning it into maple syrup. The lesson was capped off with pancakes and maple syrup, of course! 🌟

Bid kids helping our Kindergarten and PreK kids play Turkey Bingo. 🌟

Christine Prusak led a group of our middle schoolers to the regional Creativity Festival in November - a day of STEAM learning and fun!🌟

Warroad Elementary was recognized as one of the Bright Spots! This means that even as poverty rates rise and reading proficiency rates often fall, our students are outperforming expectations based on the challenges they face. You can find us featured on this virtual map. A special shout-out goes to our K–3 grade teams and sped teachers, whose dedication to early literacy instruction and strong foundational teaching made this recognition possible. 🌟

12/22-1/2 - No school | Winter Break

1/19 - No school

1/20 - 2 hour late start (students)

1/20 - School Board Meeting @ 7 a.m.

2/4 - 1 p.m. Early Dismissal | Conferences

2/13 - 1 p.m. Early Dismissal

Elementary Office (218) 386-6094

High School Office (218) 386-6086

Special Education (218) 386-6085

District Office (218) 386-6099

Community Education/Activities Office (218) 386-6028

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