Well now that the dust has settled, I would like to commend the Northern Lights Wrestling programs on their stellar year! First off, congratulations to the boys’ program on their 2nd-place finish in the state tournament. This is an accomplishment to be extremely proud of. You had us all at the edge of our seats watching and hoping for one more victory! You left it out there on the mat; whether being hurt or exhausted, you saw the task through. For that, hold your head high. Congratulations to all place winners and wrestlers who didn’t place, you all are champions in our eyes! Great job, men!
A huge shoutout to Coach Mitchell for being named the Coach of the Year! What an accolade! This is a testament to the long days/weeks/weekends, encouraging discussions, and being the role model the athletes need to see! Also, a special thanks to Coach St. Vincent and Coach Henderson, because without you both, none of this is possible. What a program you all have built!
Now for the girls, what year! Seeing the numbers grow and the bonds that many of you have formed, is what it’s all about. Sports is about becoming better as a person. I have seen many of you grow from a shy version of yourself, to confident young women. For that be proud. I want to congratulate our place winners on your accomplishments. Hopefully your goal is to improve and accomplish an even higher goal.
I want to commend our girls’ wrestling coaches on a phenomenal year. To see the enthusiasm on your faces, day in and day out, is encouraging. To love what you do and conveying that passion to our young ladies, is what it is all about. We couldn’t have a better coaching staff for our young ladies. Thank you, Coach Peltier and Coach Koistinen.
Be proud Northern Lights Wrestling as the future looks very bright!
Reminder: NO SCHOOL tomorrow, February 16th, 2024 and Monday, February 19th, 2024. Have a great long weekend!
Happy School Resource Officer Day to Howard Longie. We appreciate all you do for our staff and students.
Clarification: There are 2 JH Boys BB games today (2-15-24) in Rugby, 7th Grade begins at 4:00 followed by 8th grade. Both games played in the Armory
The JHBBB game in Rugby today 2-15-24 is at 4pm in the Armory next to the school.
FFA Week next week. Here are the dress up days!
The Woodchuck BBB team will host Drayton-Valley-Edinburg in a District 3 play-in game on Saturday Feb 17 at 3 pm. No passes will be accepted and the cost for entry will be $8 for adults and $5 for students.
State Wrestling Information links:
https://ndhsaanow.com/brackets/wrestling-girls
https://ndhsaanow.com/tournaments/wrestling-boys
I want to wish our Northern Lights Wrestling Program the best of luck as they travel to the state tournament in Fargo this week. Many thanks to our boys' coaches Arren St. Vincent, Ryan Micthell, and Braden Henderson, and the girls' coaches Mary Peltier and Kenny Koistinen. You all do not get enough credit for the hours, care, and diligence you put toward grooming and training these young athletes. I can't thank you enough!
Wrestle hard and win/lose with class! Learn from each experience and leave it all on the mat! GO NORTHERN LIGHTS!
The Northern Lights Wrestling video can be found at the following link. Due to copyright laws, Youtube does not allow the uploading of music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSkibUL2sGg
I would like to put out a personal acknowledgment to our St. John Woodchuck students and staff. I have witnessed and heard many complimenting remarks about our sportsmanship, character, and hard work. Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team in qualifying for regional play and their 2nd place finish in districts. Our job is not done!
Congratulations to Alani Morin, Aubree Jeanotte, and Kaycee Desjarlais on being selected to the All-District 3 team. Such an amazing accomplishment! Great work ladies and we all know it’s the power of the collective that wins titles! Let’s go, Woodchucks!
Last but not least, a special congratulations goes out to our Coach Jake McCloud. Your hard work, passion, and never quit attitude are reflected in your team’s performance and accolades. This is something to be very proud of Coach! We are extremely proud to call you, OUR COACH! Coaches do not get enough credit and support throughout the years! Well-deserved Coach McCloud and fellow coaches!
Tonight (February 13, 2024) is Parent's Night for the Boys Basketball Team. This will be for grades 9-12. Parents will be announced following the B squad game. Games begin at 3:30 with the 7th grade, followed by 8th grade, then B squad and then the varsity. Go Woodchucks!
3D Pen STEM for Reading Month Book Shares in Mrs. Allery's 4th grade Group.
Today is the last day to purchase cookies from FCCLA. FCCLA members would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the year so far. Next week is National FCCLA week, and they thought it would be fun for some dress up days.February 12-15. Show some support, and they will be delivering cookies also next week.
The GBB C-squad and BBB JV & Varsity games for 2-8-24 have been CANCELLED and will not be made up.
High school students: We will begin distance learning in the high school starting with 3rd hour at 10:10. Make sure you are logging in to class!
UPDATE: The St. John School will have virtual learning today, February 8, 2024. Students should be prepared to begin classes at 10:00 am.
Tomorrow, February 8th, 2024, the St. John School & buses will be 2 hours late. Staff report at 9:45. Parents: please do not drop kids off before 9:45.
Weather and roads conditions will be monitored and if conditions worsen a message concerning virtual learning will be sent out. Again, as of now we will be 2 hours late.
No JH Practices today after school. Wrestling, GBB, and BBB will be completed by 5 pm tonight.
The District 3 GBB Tournament in Park River will have some changes made for Friday. Due to the furthest west teams playing the late games and to help with travel and uncertainty in weather, the evening bracket will swap places with the afternoon bracket. This means St. John will now play at 3:00 against North Star. Saturday's games will remain scheduled as originally planned.
Friday's New Tournament Schedule
- GAME 2 - St. John vs North Star @ 3:00PM
- GAME 3 - North Prairie vs Midway-Minto @ 25 min after Game 2 (appx 4:30PM)
- GAME 4 - Langdon Area-E-M vs DVE @ 25 min after Game 3 (appx 6:00PM)
- GAME 5 - PRFL vs North Border @ 25 min after Game 4 (appx 7:30PM)
All Tournament games can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/@thestable1100
