Pingree-Buchanan Public Schools

Every month two classes get to take Thunder Pride back to their classroom. This month's prize was snow painting. 2nd and 4th grade got to enjoy this activity and had fun making the snow beautiful!

Parents and community members, the Pingree-Buchanan Booster Club is looking for school community members to be involved with our activities and programming.

'We Are Proud' of Pingree-Buchanan elementary student- Elsa Dickenson- in her recent solo music performance at our December concert.

'We Are Proud' of Pingree-Buchanan elementary student- Kamdin James - in his recent solo music performance at our December concert.

'We Are Proud' of Pingree-Buchanan elementary student- Cora Striefel- in her recent solo music performance at our December concert.

Congratulations to this month's Thunder Pride recipients! These students were recognized for being leaders during specials.

Junior High Boys' Basketball pictures are ready! Here is the information to place an order online.

JH BBB practice for tonight (1-8-26) has been cancelled.

JV/V BBB practice will still be in Medina

Pingree-Buchanan School Board Agenda
https://aptg.co/9qNGdS

January 9th, 2026
Pingree-Buchanan High School
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vfs-byfg-vdb
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 516-274-8389‬ PIN: ‪621 167 209‬#‬‬‬‬

Congratulations to our MPG senior girls basketball players and parents. Thank you to parents for your support to your girls. #23 Taryn Mittleider(Ashley & Pat), #4 Lauren Markegard(Laurie & Brian), and #11 Brynn Sorenson(Becky & Jeremy).

Come watch our MPB Thunder Girls basketball play tonight in Pingree, junior varsity at 6pm. Tonight is senior night. If you want to tune in to the livestream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/. Make sure you search under Pingree for the home site on the livestream. Hope to see you here tonight.

2026 Boys Stutsman County Shootout

Thunder boys basketball team keeps rolling to start their season. Here is their week recap from the Capital City Holiday Shootout tournament:

Monday - 12/29. Thunder defeats White Shield. 67-54. Drew Hoffman - Dakota Bank Player of the Game

Tuesday - 12/30. Thunder defeats Richardton 79-51. Chase Ova- Farmer's Union Player of the Game.

Boys next action:
Home game at Pingree-Buchanan High School - Monday, January 5th vs. Griggs-Midkota

Pingree-Buchanan Schools will begin Open Gym on Sunday, January 4th from 3:00-5:00pm at both schools. This is for in-season sports (basketball - January).

PK-5th Grade at the elementary and 6th-12th Grade at the high school. Our PTA is sponsoring this program but are in need of volunteers to supervise. Please see the attached flyer for information.

https://aptg.co/kBT80y

Congratulations to Chase!! 🏆Player of the Game!! 🏆 Thunder beat Richardton 79-51

Pingree-Buchanan School District- all school and activities cancelled-Thursday, December 18th.

Pingree-Buchanan PTA Meeting is tonight at 7pm in Buchanan(cafeteria). The Archery meeting will be at 6pm at Buchanan.

'We Are Proud' of senior student Brooklyn Harr for not only being a great academic student but one who teachers and students view as a tremendous person. Brooklyn has been accepted to Lake Region(Devils Lake) in their Nursing program in 2026.

Just a reminder that our last day of school before Winter Break is Thursday, December 18th and will be a full day. This is different from the district calendar that was sent out at the beginning of the year. School will resume on Monday, January 5th.

It was a fantastic night for our students at our elementary, our students did so well performing in front of a large crowd. 'Christmas at the Movies' was a big hit.