A quick reminder that the Girls Elementary Basketball Game tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22nd, will be played in Kensal!
Come out and cheer on our Thunder girls! 📣🖤❤️
📢 CROSS COUNTRY MEET CANCELED 🏃♀️🏃♂️
The Elementary Cross Country Meet scheduled for Friday, September 25th has been canceled.
School Board Vacancy Announcement:
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🏈🏐🏃♀️ UPCOMING THUNDER SPORTS! 🖤❤️
Get ready to cheer on our Medina-Pingree-Buchanan Thunder! ⚡️
We have some exciting athletic events coming up, and we want to see our Thunder fans in the stands! 📣
LET’S GO, THUNDER! ⚡️🖤❤️
Just a reminder that School Picture Day is Thursday, September 24th at both schools! They will start at the Elementary first and then go to the high school.
Be sure to come ready to smile! 😊📸
We can’t wait to capture those school-year memories! ❤️🖤
🏀🏐🏃🏃🏽♀️🏈
‼️Elementary Cross Country has been cancelled ‼️
Remember to Follow the Pingree-Buchanan Booster Club Facebook page to keep updated on Thunder Sports and Activities!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591004033897

Just a reminder that our next PTA meeting will be:
📅 Monday, September 21st
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Pingree-Buchanan High School
We would love to see you there! All parents, guardians, and community members are welcome! Come share your ideas, get involved, and help support our students and school! 🏫❤️🖤
We hope to see you September 21st! 🎉



Reminder XC and Elementary Girl's Basketball pictures are tomorrow(9/2)at 3pm. XC will first so that we can get them on the buses. XC runners just wear something that says Thunder. Link for pictures are below
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If you haven’t signed up to help with PTA activities yet, please consider doing so! 🖤
Our PTA is only as strong as the families and community members who pitch in. Whether you can help for an hour, volunteer at an event, donate supplies, or lend a hand when needed — every bit of help makes a difference! 🙌
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4EACA72CA4F94-57826755-ptaconcessions?useFullSite=true#/

🏃♀️🏃♂️ CROSS COUNTRY SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FOR ATHLETES 🏃♂️🏃♀️
⭐ Shirts are NOT mandatory — athletes are welcome to wear any Thunder shirt to meets.
If you’d like to order a cross country shirt, please get your order in ASAP
https://701print.com/products/youth-thunder-xc-athlete-shirt
We have preschool openings available at Pingree-Buchanan School! 🎒📚 Come experience our best-in-class preschool program, where young learners are encouraged to explore, learn, grow, and have fun in a caring and supportive environment.
📅 Program offered 4 days a week
🚌 Busing is available from Jamestown
🎨 Fun, hands-on learning experiences
🤝 Caring teachers and a welcoming community
📚 A strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond
📣 Spots are limited! If you’re interested in enrolling your child or would like more information, please contact the Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School at 701-252-4653 or email amanda.berg@k12.nd.us
Child must be 4 as of July 31st, 2026.
Come grow, learn, and thrive with us! ❤️🖤

Parents, our Elementary Cross Country (grades 3-6)and Girls Basketball (grades 4-6) season will start next week. Basketball will start on Monday and Cross Country will start on Tuesday. Please go to school website under Extra Curricular Activities for schedules and practice times. Any question, please contact me at the High School. michael.soulis@k12.nd.us Thanks.
📅❤️🖤 UPDATED DISTRICT CALENDARS 🖤❤️📅
Our district calendars have been updated for the upcoming school year!
📌 Please note the change to the last day of school:
➡️ May 26 — UPDATED
May 27 — Previously scheduled
⏰ Last Day of School Dismissal: 1:10 PM
Please take a moment to review the updated calendars and mark the new date on your family’s calendar.
Thank you! ❤️🖤📚


Both schools will be hosting their Back-to-School Open House tonight from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🏫📚
Come by to:
👋 Meet your child’s teachers
🏫 Visit classrooms
📝 Pick up and complete back-to-school forms
💳 Pay activity fees
🍎 Pay for lunch accounts
🎒 Get ready for a great new school year!
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back! See you tonight from 5–7! ❤️🖤
Nick’s bus will be available to pick up students in Jamestown at:
📍 New Hope Lutheran Church
1545 4th Ave NW, Jamestown
(Just south of the fairgrounds, at the bottom of the hill.)
⏰ Bus loads: 7:20 AM
🚌 Bus departs: 7:35 AM
Please arrive on time! The bus will leave the parking lot promptly at 7:35 AM.
🏫 After School: The bus will return to the church parking lot at approximately 3:40 PM.
Thank you for helping us keep our bus schedule running smoothly! ❤️🖤🚌
It’s time to get together and get ready for another great school year! 📣🏫
Join us for the Pingree-Buchanan Booster Club Meeting on:
📅 Monday, August 17th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Buchanan
All parents, families, alumni, and community members are welcome! Come share your ideas, help plan upcoming activities, and find ways to support our students and athletes. 🙌
We’d love to see you there! ❤️🖤
Join us for our monthly PTA meeting on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 PM in Buchanan! 📚
Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a current PTA member, a parent, grandparent, community member, or simply interested in learning more, we’d love to have you join us!
Come share your ideas, hear what’s coming up, and help us make a difference for our students and school. ❤️🖤
📅 August 17th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Buchanan
We hope to see you there! ❤️🖤
❤️🖤 PTA needs YOU! Help Make Our Events a Success! 🖤❤️
Our upcoming school events are just around the corner, and we’d love your help! There are several ways you can lend a hand:
🍔 Sign up to work concessions
🥨 Bring food or baked goods to help stock the concession stand
🙌 Volunteer your time at upcoming events
Whether you can give an hour, bring a treat, or work a shift, every little bit makes a BIG difference! We are so thankful for the families and community members who continue to support our students and school. ❤️🖤
Please consider signing up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A4EACA72CA4F94-57826755-ptaconcessions?useFullSite=true#/

