Out of an abundance of caution and to allow for safer travel, New Underwood Schools will have a 10:00 am start to the day. Thank you!

about 15 hours ago, Katie Albers
The NU Library's ornament contest was a success!! Some of the students chose to make an ornament that represented either a specific book they love, a character(s), a story, or the love of reading in general to place on the Library's Christmas Tree. Here a few pictures of those students and their ornaments! More to brag about as the week progresses!!
1 day ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
Izzy
Samirah
Ella
Tori
Cami
Santa is watching you...read! Santa and The Grinch (yes, he was not happy about it) gave the gift of reading this year to every elementary student. They promoted joyful reading and encouraged the NU elementary students to read, read, read over the Christmas break!

**Thank you to everyone that donated gently used books for this occasion! Also, thank you to First Interstate Bank of NU for providing a means to purchase a few books to fill in some empty slots! Thank you to all the teachers and support staff that helped make this happen! A huge thank you to Santa and The Grinch for taking time out of their busy schedule to join us at New Underwood Elementary.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
2 days ago, Katie Albers
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Kindergarten
Santa and Grinch Face off
Santa Grinch Photo
Please join us this Thursday. We hope to see you there!
2 days ago, Masha Fehr
DHBB
Come get into the holiday spirit!
2 days ago, Katie Albers
Concert Santa Bake Sale Reminder
Bulletin 66
December 16th, 2025

Menu
Tuesday 16th:
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit

Wednesday 17th
Breakfast: Omelets, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit

Thursday 18th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Chef Choice

Weekly Activities
Tuesday 16th
K-12 Christmas Concert at 6:00 pm
Wednesday 17th
BOE Meeting 6:30 pm
Thursday 18th
End of First Semester
End of the second quarter
Tiger Basketball with Hill City
Boys C game is starting at 2:30 pm
AAU Practice 6:00 pm
Friday 19th
Sport Pictures
Wrestling 9:00 am
BBB 10:00 am
GBB 11:00 am
Saturday 20th
Boys Wrestling at Hot Springs 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30
Tiger Basketball at Timber Lake 12:00 pm Bus Times 8:00 & 9:00


1) Christmas Break will be from December 22nd through January 5th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, January 6th! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.

3) Rodeo Team Members, if you need any more calendars to sell over the Christmas break, stop by and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. She still has a few! Also, turn in your calendar money if you have any.
2 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Bulletin 65
December 15th, 2025

Menu
Tuesday 16th:
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit

Wednesday 17th
Breakfast: Omelets, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit

Thursday 18th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Pizza, corn, fruit

Weekly Activities
Monday 15th
AAU Kickoff 6:30 pm
Tuesday 16th
K-12 Christmas Concert at 6:00 pm
Wednesday 17th
BOE Meeting 6:30 pm
Thursday 18th
End of First Semester
End of the second quarter
Tiger Basketball with Hill City
Boys C game is starting at 2:30 pm
AAU Practice 6:00 pm
Friday 19th
Sport Pictures
Wrestling 9:00 am
BBB 10:00 am
GBB 11:00 am
Saturday 20th
Boys Wrestling at Hot Springs 9:00 am
Tiger Basketball at Timber Lake 12:00 pm


1) Christmas Break will be from December 22nd through January 5th. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, January 6th! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.

3) Rodeo Team Members, if you need any more calendars to sell over the Christmas break, stop by and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. She still has a few! Also, turn in your calendar money if you have any.
3 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Please join us tonight, December 12th, for the first Lady Tigers home game of the season. We hope to see you there!
6 days ago, Masha Fehr
HSGBB
During the month of November, the library held a reading challenge that encouraged students to write about a book they have been reading. The expectation was to write a short sentence describing a book, setting or character they have been enjoying. It was fun to read all the responses and to see what our students are reading. Congratulations to Truitt for being the recipient of the box of goodies!
7 days ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
November recipient
Bulletin 64

December 11th, 2025

Menu
Thursday 11th
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit

Weekly Activities
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
MS Wrestling equipment turn-in at 6:00 pm
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm, 2 quarters of JV only
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm



1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.

2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. & 12-18 at 6:00 pm

3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.

4) Rodeo Team Members, if you need any more calendars to sell over the Christmas break, stop by and see Mrs. Rodenbaugh. She still has a few! Also, turn in your calendar money if you have any.
7 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Bulletin 63
December 10th, 2025

Menu
Wednesday 10th
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit

Weekly Activities
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
MS Wrestling equipment turn-in at 6:00 pm
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm 2 quarters of JV only
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm



1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.

2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm. & 12-18 at 6:00 pm

3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
9 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Bulletin 62
December 9th, 2025

Menu
Tuesday 9th
Lunch: Pulled pork nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit, juice
Wednesday 10th
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit

Weekly Activities
Tuesday 9th
MS Wrestling at Douglas 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm



1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.

2) AAU kickoff Monday in the cafeteria at 6:30 pm.

3) The student of the month for November highlighted the character trait of graciousness. Congratulations to Lexi Henricksen and Hailey Dirgo. Thank you for your graciousness to all your classmates and teachers. You both are role models for us all.
10 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Bulletin 61
December 8th, 2025

Menu

Monday 8th
Lunch: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Tuesday 9th
Breakfast: Egg bake bites, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit, juice
Wednesday 10th
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, sausage, juice
Thursday 11th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
MS/HS Only: Peppermint Mocha Latte
Lunch: Orange chicken and rice, broccoli, fruit

Weekly Activities

Monday 8th
Elementary Presentations 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MS Girls Basketball in Philip at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
Tuesday 9th
Elementary Presentations 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
MS Wrestling at Douglas 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30
Thursday 11th
Elementary Field Trip
Fruit sales will be delivered
Friday 12th
6th -12th Friday School
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 Bus time 6:15 am
Girls Basketball with Edgemont at 5:00 pm
Saturday 13th
Wrestling at Rapid City 8:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am
Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2:00 pm Bus Times 11:00 am & 12:00 pm



1) K-12 Christmas concert is on December 16th at 6:00pm.
10 days ago, Brandie Merchen
🚲 Strider Bike Giveaway Opportunity! 🚲
Our district has a limited number of Strider bikes that we will be giving away to interested families. This is a wonderful opportunity to support young riders in developing balance, coordination, and confidence.
Available Bikes
• 8 Strider bikes with pedals
• 9 Strider balance bikes (no pedals)
Total: 17 bikes
How to Enter
Parents/guardians who would like their child’s name added to the giveaway list should contact Amanda Trople at 605-754-6485 or Amanda.Trople@k12.sd.us.
Deadline to Participate
Please submit your interest no later than Monday, December 15, 2025.
Winners will be selected at random after the deadline.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity with our students and families!
11 days ago, Brandie Merchen
TINY TIGER REGISTRATION REMINDER

Registrations are due today (12/8/25)!

The first Tiny Tiger practice will be held immediately after school today.

If your student is interested in participating in Tiny Tigers and you did not receive a registration form, please contact:

Amanda Trople
Phone: 605-754-6485
Email: Amanda.Trople@k12.sd.us
11 days ago, Amanda Trople
Tiny Tiger
Feeding South Dakota's BackPack Program's holiday delivery schedule is as follows:

Last delivery before Christmas break will be Thursday, December 18th for New Underwood.
Delivery will resume Thursday, January 8th.
14 days ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
Back pack food program
Bulletin 60
December 4th , 2025


Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit


Weekly Activities

Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:00 pm

Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am

Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River, 9:00 am Bus Time 6:00 am
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am Bus Time 7:15 am
Boys Basketball Jamboree at 12:00 Bus Time 10:45 am



1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU

2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG

3) FFA Christmas party on Thursday after school.
15 days ago, Brandie Merchen
Do you enjoy working with kids and making a positive difference in your community? New Underwood School is looking for substitute teachers to support our students when staff are out. You are a valuable resource and help in immeasurable ways! Subbing offers flexible scheduling, rewarding work, and the chance to impact young lives—your help matters more than ever.

Complete the application here: https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment and contact Katie Albers at 605-754-6485 or Katie.Albers@k12.sd.us.
15 days ago, Katie Albers
Substitute Teachers Needed

Hello, New Underwood Families!

New Underwood Schools are participating with the RUSH Hockey Team for their Teddy Bear Toss Collection Contest. We are looking to see how many Teddy Bears (new to slightly used) NU students can collect between December 3rd – 9th. If we are a winning school, NU students will get a Nugget Pep Rally sponsored by RUSH.

I am also challenging students to see which class can collect the most Teddy Bears during the contest. The class, kindergarten through 12th grade, which collects the most Teddy Bears will win a PIZZA PARTY!!

Elementary students will bring the collected Teddy Bear/s to their classroom teacher. Middle School and High School students will bring the collected Teddy Bear/s to their class president, who will keep track of the bears collected.

RUSH is hosting this competition to collect as many Teddy Bears as possible to donate to local organizations after the Teddy Bear Toss game, on December 13th. The winning school will be announced at this Teddy Bear Toss game.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Always for the students, Mr. John Oleson

Assistant Principal/Dean of Students K-12

John.Oleson@k12.sd.us

16 days ago, John Oleson
1
Bulletin 58
December 2nd , 2025


Tuesday 2nd
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, black beans, corn, fruit

Wednesday 3rd
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit

Thursday 4th
Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pulled pork sandwich, fresh veggies, fruit


Weekly Activities


Tuesday 2nd: MS Wrestling Tournament at Spearfish, 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:30 pm
Girls Basketball Jamboree at Central at 5:00 pm Bus Time 3:30 pm


Wednesday 3rd: Lil Coffee Cabin

Thursday 4th: MS Girls Basketball at Hill City at 4:00 pm Bus Time 2:30 pm
MS Wrestling at Martin at 4:00 pm Bus Time 1:00 pm

Friday 5th: Boys Wrestling at Custer Invite at 9:00 am Bus Time 6:30 am

Saturday 6th: MS Girls Basketball Tournament at White River, 9:00 am Bus Time 6:00 am
MS Wrestling at Rapid City 9:00 am Bus Time 7:15 am
Boys Basketball Jamboree at 12:00 Bus Time 10:45 am



1) Basketball BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VVCr978nkU

2) Wrestling BSN store is open: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QGyHaFS2yG

3) FFA Christmas party on Thursday after school.
16 days ago, Brandie Merchen