Come out to cheer on the undefeated Wildcats as they take on North Star in volleyball tonight. JH games (x2) start at 3:30, followed by C, B, A.
Go Wildcats!
September 22 at New Rockford 5:30 PM
Sept 26 at Rolla 7:00 PM
Oct 6 at Larimore - TBD
Oct 10 vs New Rockford 5:00 PM - HOMECOMING/SENIOR NIGHT
Oct 17 at Lakota 7:00 PM
Monday, September 16: Benson County Wildcats vs. North Prairie – games will be played in Rolette beginning at 3:30 PM. (Please note the location change!)
Monday, September 30: Benson County Wildcats vs. North Star in Leeds – we’ve added a Junior High matchup! Games will start at 3:30 PM with 7th, 8th, C, B, and A squads.
Come out and support our Wildcats — let’s fill the stands and cheer them on! 💙🤍
#BensonCountyWildcats #Volleyball #GoWildcats
Coronation will be Wednesday, October 8th @ 2:30 PM.
Parade is tentatively set for Thursday, October 9th or Friday, October 10th pending weather.
More details will be coming next week.
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This week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday | 6:00–7:30 PM
Game schedule and future practice times coming soon!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19, is the first day of school! If your child will NOT be riding the bus tomorrow, please call the school office today so we can finalize bus routes.
🚗 Parking Reminder: Please do not park in the bus loop or bus lane. Families who are dropping off students will need to park in the parking lot and walk children into the building.
Thanks for helping us get the year off to a smooth and safe start! 🎉
Volleyball Practice begins Monday, August 18th!!
All grades will be together the first week. Monday's practice is in Maddock. The bus will leave at 2:45pm and return around 6pm.
Make sure you have your sports physical!
Parent/Player meeting will follow Tuesday's practice in Leeds at 6:15pm. Schedule will be updated on SportsU app.
Log in information will be provided at the Parent Meeting.
Coaches: Sheri Stuberg (varsity), Maddy Severson (JV) and Becky Haagenson (Jr High).
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Calling all girls in grades 4–6 interested in playing basketball!
📅 Season: Mid-August through the end of September
📍 Location: Leeds School Gym
🗓 First Practices:
• Monday, August 11 – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 12 – 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
📌 Further practice and game schedules will be provided later.
📞 Questions? Call Leeds School at 701-466-2461
Let’s have a great season! 🐾💙🏀
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
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! 💪🐾
📚 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
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! 💙🐾
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#
