Leeds Public School

North Star Football Practice Schedule for week of 08/4 - 08/10:

Tuesday, August 5, Parent Coach Meeting 5:30 PM (Lunchroom) for JH/Varsity

Varsity Practice:

Thursday, August 7, Practice 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Friday, August 8, Practice 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday, August 9, Practice 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Junior High Football Practice:

Friday, August 15, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

3 months ago, Robyn Eberle

🏈 North Star Bearcats Football Info 🏈

Any Leeds School students in grades 7–12 interested in playing junior high or varsity football with the North Star Bearcats—please take note of the following important dates:

📅 Parent/Coach Meeting
🗓️ August 5th
📍 For all JH and Varsity players and parents

📅 First Practice
🗓️ August 7th

🔔 Reminder for Leeds Athletes:
All athletes must have a current sports physical and a signed concussion protocol form on file before participating in any practices or games.

📄 Forms should be turned in to Teri in the front office—our school is required to keep a copy for our records.

📥 The NDHSAA Physical Form can be found here:
https://d2q0tptsfejku7.cloudfront.net/uploads/files/NDHSAA_Physical_Form.pdf

See attached concussion form. Stop in at the school office if you want a copy of the forms.

Let’s gear up for a great season with the Bearcats! 💪🐾

3 months ago, Robyn Eberle

📚 Back to School Update from Leeds Public School – 2025-2026 School Year! 🎉

We’re gearing up for another great year at Leeds! Here are a few important updates as we head into the new school year:

👋 Welcome New Staff & Role Updates!
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Jarrel McGarvey as our new 5th Grade Teacher!
Ms. Maddy Severson is returning and will be teaching 4th grade this year.
Ms. Malayna Barendt has moved to the Preschool room as teacher and will serve as an interventionist on her non-preschool days.
Mrs. Lauren Follman will now serve as a part-time School Counselor and part-time Behavior Interventionist and MTSS Coordinator.

🎨 Preschool Schedule Update
To better align with our high school block schedule, preschool will now be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the 2025-26 school year.

📝 Junior High & High School Registration
Students in grades 7–12 should plan to attend registration on Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

🏫 Open House
Join us on Thursday, August 14th from 5:00–7:00 PM to meet teachers, tour the building, and drop off school supplies. Join us for a picnic lunch prepared by our School Board members.

📋 School Supply Lists
Supply lists for all grade levels are attached to this post to help with back-to-school shopping.

Reminder, all elementary students need clean gym shoes that should stay at the school and not be worn outside. Velcro preferred if your child is unable to tie his/her own shoes. Additionally, students should have water bottles for PE class - no glass bottles, no single use plastic water bottles, no cups.

📬 Watch Your Mailbox!
More back-to-school information will be sent out via mail soon—please keep an eye out for it!

📅 First Day of School
We’re excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, August 19th!

Here’s to a successful and fun 2025-26 school year! 💙🐾 #LeedsPride #BackToSchool

3 months ago, Robyn Eberle

📣 Gym Update from Leeds Public School! 🏀

We’re excited to share that our gym floor has been newly refinished and looks amazing—just in time for a great school year ahead!

👟 Important Reminder for BCW State Champs Basketball camp participants:
As we host the camp tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16th, please make sure to wear clean tennis shoes on the court.

🚫 No street shoes allowed — any shoes that have been worn outside must be clean and free of rocks, dirt, or debris before stepping onto the gym floor.

Thanks for helping us keep our gym looking great for all students and athletes. Go Wildcats! 💙🐾

4 months ago, Robyn Eberle

Sports season is right around the corner. Get your sports physicals scheduled. All athletes need to have a physical prior to the first day of practice. All completed sports forms should be turned into the Leeds School Office.

Girls Golf Starts August 4th.
Football Starts August 7th.
Cross Country Starts August 11th.
Volleyball Starts August 18th.

NDHSAA Physical Form and information can be found at: https://ndhsaa.com/ndhsaa-physical#

4 months ago, Robyn Eberle

Board Election Results Travis Kirkeide and Kim Engstrom elected as Region 3 Representatives for 2025-2028

4 months ago, Becky Haagenson

School Notification: The Leeds School gym is officially closed starting today, Monday, June 16th for refinishing and drying. No admittance allowed for the next couple of weeks.

5 months ago, Robyn Eberle

For sale: Yamaha clavinova (electric piano) about 10 years old. Good condition except a couple of keys stick. Contact Leeds School if interested. 466-2461

5 months ago, Jeff Manley

School Board Election Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 11am - 7pm High School Lobby If you want an absentee ballot, please print and return ND SFN51468 to: Leeds Public School PO Box 189 Leeds ND 58346 Doc link: https://www.nd.gov/eforms/doc/sfn51468.pdf Document needs to be received by June 6, 2025.

5 months ago, Becky Haagenson

Attention parents! You are cordially invited to attend the annual Title I Spring review meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 21st beginning at 3:40 pm in the Leeds School cafeteria. We will review our Title I program and have feedback and discussion about plans and goals for our program heading into the 2025-26 school year. Hope to see you there!

5 months ago, Jeff Manley

Kindergarten graduation night for these amazing students! Congratulations!

5 months ago, Jeff Manley

Benson County Basketball Camp

5 months ago, Becky Haagenson

Lake Region State College is hosting a STEM opportunity for High School students in June.

6 months ago, Jeff Manley

As a reward for our student's hard work this year, especially during MTSS time, we are heading to Dockside Entertainment in Devils Lake the last week of school. Grades PK-4 will be attending on Monday, May 19th and grades 5-12 will attend on Tuesday, May 20th. Both groups will be there from 9 am to 11 am. We will leave by 8:25 each day.

6 months ago, Jeff Manley

📣 Congratulations to our Valedictorian Holdyn Jacobson and Salutatorian Kaden Nelsen! 🎓 They were recently recognized, along with other top area students, at the 32nd Annual Kiwanis & Rotary Club Honor Recognition Luncheon. This event celebrates outstanding academic achievement and the hard work, dedication, and leadership these students have demonstrated throughout their high school careers. We’re proud of their accomplishments and the example they set for their peers and our school! 👏

6 months ago, Robyn Eberle

Pre-Order the 2025 Leeds Public School Yearbook! Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this year's memories! 📸✨ The 2025 Yearbook is now available for pre-sale! 📘 Full Color | Soft Cover | Bound Edition 🚚 Available for delivery after August 14, 2025 🛒 Online orders open until July 17, 2025 📦 Only 50 copies available – order yours before they're gone! Celebrate the year, the laughs, the moments. ➡️ https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=B013FA44-C647-4E15-8E03-1FFDCF6B6567 Reserve your copy today!

6 months ago, Lauren Follman

🎉 Benson County Wildcats Sports Banquet 🎉 📣 Celebrating Our Athletes! 📅 Monday, May 5, 2025 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Maddock School Gym Join us for an evening recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of our Wildcat athletes. 🏅 Awards • 📸 Team Highlights • 🎤 Coach Acknowledgments Sweets and drinks will be served. Let’s celebrate a great year of Wildcat athletics! 🐾

6 months ago, Robyn Eberle

With the weather looking very nice for Wed., May 7th, Elem. Play Day should take place as scheduled and the early dismissal for May will be on the 14th at 1:40 pm.

6 months ago, Jeff Manley

The 5th graders just completed a Volume Zoo. This was an interactive project where they explored how to calculate the volume of 3D shapes. From cubes to rectangular prisms, these students showed off their math skills with confidence. Way to go, 5th grade! We’re so proud of your focus and teamwork!

6 months ago, Lauren Follman

Fourth graders finished up their ND Habitats unit by making box replicas of the Wetlands, Prairie, Badlands, Woodlands, and Riparian Areas. They worked so hard at these and they turned out great!🐾🌳☀️

6 months ago, Malayna Barendt