Congratulations to the speech team on their fantastic performances in Fergus Falls last Saturday.
Monica Hansen- 1️⃣st place in Prose & 1️⃣st honors in Drama
Cade Strege - 5️⃣th place in Prose
Breanna Bunkowski -6️⃣th place in Humor
Congratulations and good luck the rest of the season!
Mr. Aeling's 5th grade class would like to remind everyone that...
ICE IS NEVER 100% SAFE!
Check out their informative posters (these are hanging in the hallways at school) or head over to the MN DNR website for some ice safety tips and information. Stay safe!
December Menu
You can also find it at the top of the Henning School Website under “Dining Menu”
Henning Independent School District No. 545 is searching for a full-time Custodian available on January 1, 2024. (Please indicate which shift you are applying for on the application - Day Shift, Evening Shift or Either Shift). Applications for this position will be taken until the position is filled. Click the following link to access the application: https://5il.co/7ak5 Interested individuals should submit an application to:
Melissa Sparks, Superintendent
Henning Independent School District No. 545
500 School Avenue
Henning, MN 56551
sparks@henning.k12.mn.us
(218) 583-2927
If you have missed the communication regarding our Monday, November 13 Conference Scheduler for students in grades 6-12 - you can find the link for your student's Academic Advisor here - https://5il.co/28le7
*Our conferences for grades 6-12 have the expectation that students will attend, participate and lead the Student-Led Conference.
We are offering a Student Fan Bus for Thursday's football game for students in grades 7-12. We want to encourage our students to ride the fan bus instead of driving/riding with other students that long drive late at night . There is NO charge to ride the fan bus - students will have the responsibility to purchase their individual ticket online prior to departure - student tickets are $9. Students need to sign-up by Wednesday @ 12:00 pm at Mrs. Cichy's office.
The student fan bus will depart at 2:45 pm on Thursday. The bus will stop to eat on the way to the game. We ask families to be at the school to pick your child(ren) upon the return to school. Students will be encouraged to communicate with their parents when we are about one hour from school.
The Henning School will be dismissing school at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 9 to provide all families and staff (including bus drivers) enough time to travel to Buffalo High School (Buffalo, MN) for the 7:00 pm kickoff of the OTC v. Cedar Mountain Quarterfinal State Football Playoff Game.
All tickets will need to be purchased online for the game - Use the following link to purchase your ticket(s) - https://mshsl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/377
There will be NO Targeted Services after school on Tuesday, October 31! Targeted Services will be in session on Thursday, November 2.
Have a safe and happy Halloween 🎃
Our Halloween Costume Parade for students in grades PreK-5 will be on Tuesday, October 31 @ 1:50. Students will take their parade downtown Henning and back to school (route picture here). We ask that friends, family and community members/businesses do not give any treats directly to our students. If you would like to provide treats to a class/grade, please give the treats to the teacher(S) - the following student breakdown is provided below.
Preschool:
Mrs. Frost = 14
Mrs. Weller = 14
Kindergarten
Mrs. Amundson = 13
Mrs. Emter = 12
1st Grade
Mrs. Greenwaldt = 15
Mrs. Haugdahl = 16
2nd Grade
Mrs. Jorgenson = 22
3rd Grade
Mrs. Mills = 16
Mrs. Wohlwend = 16
4th Grade
Mr. Emter = 34
5th Grade
Mr. Aeling = 14
Henning Independent School District No. 545 has an immediate opening for the following positions:
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, and
C-Squad / Junior High Girls Basketball Coach.
Applications for this position will be taken until the position is filled.
Interested individuals should contact Randy Misegades (Athletic Director).
Henning Independent School District No. 545
500 School Avenue
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
rmisegades@henning.k12.mn.us
The Henning School Board made the decision to modify the 2023-2024 school calendar due to the Maintenance Focused Construction Project scheduled for this coming summer. You can get an updated calendar by visiting - https://5il.co/1q04l The modified calendar has students attending school on a few dates that were previously scheduled as days off. Dates to be aware of are:
Monday, November 13 - Students will attend a half day of school until 12:00 (Parent-Teacher Conferences will remain scheduled from 12:00-7:00 pm on 11/13).
Monday, January 15 - Full Day of School
Friday, February 16 - Full Day of School
Monday, March 25 - Full Day of School
Monday, March 25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00
Tuesday, March 26 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:00
Thursday, May 16 will be the last day of school (previously scheduled for 5/23.
Friday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm - Graduation (previously scheduled for Saturday, May 25)
Please call the school or visit the principal's office at conferences if you have any questions.
Thank you - Mr. Williams
Thank you to The Gangspil Duo for coming and performing Danish Music to our elementary students.
Students and staff enjoyed your performance 🤩
Henning Independent School District No. 545 has an immediate opening for a long-term substitute Custodian (6:00am-2:30pm) until November 2. Applications for this position will be taken until the position is filled. Interested individuals should contact Brendan Hart (Building Manager/Transportation Director) or Melissa Sparks (Superintendent)
Henning Independent School District No. 545
500 School Avenue
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
bhart@henning.k12.mn.us
Remember to bring those SMILES today 😀😄😁🤩
* If your child is absent today they will be able to take their picture on picture retake day, Thursday, October 26.
🎨 During art class with Mrs. Oscarson, Mrs. Emter’s Kindergarten class read the story “Don’t Give a Unicorn a Crayon.” Students then colored their own unicorns and made a unicorn masterpiece.
As you can see their masterpieces were full of colorful scribbles, lollipops, rainbows, and much more. 🦄 🤩
Our traditional First Day of School picture with our Senior Class (Class of 2024) welcoming in our Kindergarten Class (Class of 2036). Teaching them the rope, and swings and slides to making their academic journey a success!
Henning School - A Great Place to Grow Into Your Greatness!!!
*Picture provided by Citizen's Advocate (Henning)
Our 7-12th Cross Country Runners, 9-12th Football Players, and 8th-12th Volleyball Players start their seasons today!
We wish all our teams the best of luck this fall!
Do you need some Hornet and Bulldog clothing? Here are some ways you can order!
Cross Country- Store closes on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
https://otcxc23.itemorder.com/shop/home/...
Football- Store closes on Wednesday, August 23, 2023
https://otc-football.itemorder.com/
Volleyball- Please get orders to Kayla Hoelscher by Wednesday, August 30, 2023. *See 2nd picture.
Open online school store- Password -> hornets
https://shop.game-one.com/minnesota/henning/henning-hornets
Back-to-School Information - Click the following link to access our 2023 Back-to-School Information & Registration: https://5il.co/21jx5 All K-12 registration and documentation will be completed online. The information has been shared via text message, email and posted on our social media/school website.
Join Our Team!
Henning Independent School District No. 545 has a 1.0 FTE Visual Art (K-12) Teaching position available beginning fall 2023-2024. Applications for this position will be taken until the position is filled. If necessary, we are considering a one-year out-of-field placement for a licensed teacher in a different subject area. Interested individuals should submit an electronic file that includes: letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation, academic credentials and a copy of licensure to:
Thomas Williams, Principal
Henning Independent School District No. 545
(218) 583-2927 Ext. 8157
twilliams@henning.k12.mn.us
Summer Adventure Information
Field Trip Information:
Trip 1- Tuesday, August 1:
Trowbridge Zoo in Vergas.
*Please be sure to send a jacket with your child.
Trip 2- Thursday, August 3:
Otter Cove in Fergus Falls.
*Please be sure to send your child in socks or have them bring a pair along with them.
**Also please return the permission slip that was sent home today, Monday, July 31 by Thursday.
Summer Adventure runs from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Pick up and drop off are at Doors #1.
Breakfast and lunch are served!
