If there's anyone in the NU community that would benefit from having this resource, please reach out to the school, the library or email darla.rodenbaugh@k12.sd.us.
about 2 months ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
dementia resource
9/2/2026


Meal

Wednesday 9/2: Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, juice

Thursday 9/3: Breakfast: Parfait, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pizza, fresh veggies, fruit

Weekly Activities

Monday 8/31: MS Football with Bennett Co at 4:00pm
JVFB with Bennett Co to follow Middle School Game
Tuesday 9/1: Volleyball with Bennett Co. (MT) C game 4:30 followed by JV/Varsity

Thursday 9/3: Volleyball at White River C game at 4:00pm (MT) Bus Time 1:00pm

Friday 9/4: Cross Country at Faith TBA
Football at Hill City at 6:00 pm Bus Time 3:00 pm
Saturday 9/5: MS Volleyball with Jones Co. MT 12:00pm
Volleyball with Jones Co. MT 3:00pm
Monday 9/7: NO School

Daily Announcements

1. All Middle School and High School students must have their laptop paperwork completed and turned in before they can pick up their laptop. If you choose to purchase device insurance, payment must be made by cash or check to the Main Office.

2. Please make sure you have reviewed the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and completed the required handbook acknowledgment paperwork for your student(s).
This needs to be completed for all students in grades K–12.

3. Student Council meeting Thursday 9/3 at 9:45 – Mrs. Brassfield's office

4. September 16 – Show Your Tiger Pride! 🐯K–12: Student/Teacher Swap Day
Students, dress like a staff member! Teachers, dress like your students! School dress code still applies. Grades 9–12: Anything but a Backpack Day
Bring your school supplies in something other than a backpack! Get creative, but keep it school-appropriate. No living things may be used.
2 months ago, Brandie Merchen
Tenacity is the attribute the NU students are learning about this month. Throughout the week in the library, students will be exploring what tenacity means through the book titled The Most Magnificent Thing authored by Ashley Spires. We are exploring vocabulary words that are synonymous to tenacity, and how we show tenacity in our day to day lives.
2 months ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
tenacity

New Underwood School District is seeking a dependable, organized, and people-focused Administrative Secretary to join our team!

This position plays an important role in supporting our students, staff, families, and day-to-day school operations.

Apply today:
https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment

Come be part of the Tiger team!

2 months ago, Katie Albers
Secretary Posting
Come out and cheer on the Lady Tigers! We hope to see you there!
2 months ago, Masha Fehr
HSVB

The Junior Class will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, September 5th to raise funds for this school year's prom and post prom. The table of goodies will be ready for the 3PM varsity volleyball game. We look forward to seeing you there!!

2 months ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
prom fundraiser
Please join us tonight for the first middle school football game of the season, followed by the High School JV game. We hope to see you there!
2 months ago, Masha Fehr
MSFB
Meal
Today:
Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken alfredo, peas, breadsticks, fruit

Tuesday 9/1: Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, juice
Nachos, refried beans, salad, fruit

Wednesday 9/2: Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit, juice

Thursday 9/3: Breakfast: Parfait, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Pizza, fresh veggies, fruit

Weekly Activities

Monday 8/31: MS Football with Bennett Co at 4:00pm
JVFB with Bennett Co to follow Middle School Game
Tuesday 9/1: Cross Country at Lead at 10:00am
Volleyball with Bennett Co. (MT) C game 4:30 followed by JV/Varsity
Thursday 9/3: Volleyball at White River at 5:00 pm (MT) Bus Time 1:00pm

Friday 9/4: Cross Country at Faith TBA
Football at Hill City at 6:00 pm Bus Time 3:00 pm
Saturday 9/5: MS Volleyball with Jones Co. MT 1:00pm
Volleyball with Jones Co. MT 3:00pm
Monday 9/7: NO School

Daily Announcements

1. All Middle School and High School students must have their laptop paperwork completed and turned in before they can pick up their laptop. If you choose to purchase device insurance, payment must be made by cash or check to the Main Office.

2. Please make sure you have reviewed the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and completed the required handbook acknowledgment paperwork for your student(s).
This needs to be completed for all students in grades K–12.

3. School-Wide Rooms Issue: We are currently experiencing a school-wide issue with Rooms. Please know that we are aware of the problem and are working to get it fixed as soon as possible. If you need to contact your child’s teacher in the meantime, you can find staff email addresses on our school website.

2 months ago, Brandie Merchen
Please join us this Friday for the first home game of the season. We hope to see you there.
2 months ago, Masha Fehr
HSFB
Tune in this year on our new streaming service!
2 months ago, Katie Albers
Hudl QR Code
Please join us tomorrow for the Lady Tigers' home opener. We hope to see you there!
2 months ago, Masha Fehr
HSVB
8/26/2026


Meal
Today:
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Hot dog, cooked carrots, fresh veggies, fruit

8/27/2026
Breakfast: Overnight oats, hard-boiled egg, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chef salad, diced ham or diced turkey, cinnamon roll, fruit

Weekly Activities

Thursday 27th – MS Volleyball with Dupree – Cancelled
Volleyball with Dupree at 5:00pm

Friday 28th – Cross Country at Lead
Football with Bennett Co at 6:00pm

Saturday 29th – Volleyball Tournament at RCCH


Daily Announcements

1. All Middle School and High School students must have their laptop paperwork completed and turned in before they can pick up their laptop. If you choose to purchase device insurance, payment must be made by cash or check to the Main Office.

2. Please make sure you have reviewed the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and completed the required handbook acknowledgment paperwork for your student(s).
This needs to be completed for all students in grades K–12.

3. JVFB with Bennett Co to follow MS game on Monday

2 months ago, Brandie Merchen
8/26/2026


Meal
Today:
Breakfast: Banana bread, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken fajitas, corn, black beans, fruit

8/26/2026
Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice
Lunch: Hot dog, cooked carrots, fresh veggies, fruit

8/27/2026
Breakfast: Overnight oats, hard-boiled egg, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chef salad, diced ham or diced turkey, cinnamon roll, fruit

Weekly Activities

Thursday 27th – MS Volleyball with Dupree – Cancelled
Volleyball with Dupree at 5:30 pm

Friday 28th – Cross Country at Douglas 10:00am
Football with Bennett Co at 6:00pm

Saturday 29th – Volleyball Tournament at RCCH


Daily Announcements

1. All Middle School and High School students must have their laptop paperwork completed and turned in before they can pick up their laptop. If you choose to purchase device insurance, payment must be made by cash or check to the Main Office.

2. Please make sure you have reviewed the 2026–2027 Student Handbook and completed the required handbook acknowledgment paperwork for your student(s).
This needs to be completed for all students in grades K–12.

3. JVFB with Bennett Co to follow MS game on Monday
2 months ago, Brandie Merchen
We have an immediate need for substitute teachers! Contact the school office at 605-754-6485 or katie.albers@k12.sd.us for more information. Information can also be accessed at https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment
2 months ago, Katie Albers
Substitute Ad
Under The Covers Book Club is meeting September 22nd at 5pm in the NU Library. Join us for some book talk and great people! Bring ideas for the next book read!!
2 months ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
Book Club
8/20/2026


Meal

Today
Breakfast: Yogurt parfait, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: Orange chicken, steamed broccoli, rice, fruit

Weekly Activities

August 21st – Football at Persho 6:00pm (MT) Bus Time 1:45pm
2 months ago, Brandie Merchen
Feeding South Dakota's Backpack Program begins the week of September 14th. All elementary students will be bringing home a participation form that must be completed before any distribution can occur. Please ignore the form if you are not interested in your student receiving weekly bags of food from the program. This form can also be accessed through the New Underwood School website. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Rodenbaugh at darla.rodenbaugh@k12.sd.us.
2 months ago, Darla Rodenbaugh
backpack program
8/19/2025


Meal

Today – Breakfast: Muffin, string cheese, fruit, juice
Lunch: Tacos, refried beans, corn, fruit

8/20/2026:
Breakfast: Yogurt parfait, string cheese, fruit
Lunch: Orange chicken, steamed broccoli, rice, fruit

Weekly Activities

August 19th – BOE
August 21st – Football at Persho 6:00 pm (MT) Bus Time 1:45 pm


Daily Announcements

All laptop paperwork must be turned in before Middle school & High School Student can receive paperwork.
3 months ago, Brandie Merchen

First Day of School Information

Dear New Underwood School Families,

We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow! As we prepare for the first day, we want to share a few important reminders about morning arrival, construction around the school, and picture day.

Morning Arrival

To help us maintain a safe and orderly start to the school day, please note the following arrival times:

  • 7:20 a.m. – School breakfast begins. Only students who are participating in school breakfast may enter the building at 7:20 a.m.

  • 7:30 a.m. – Students may arrive on school grounds. Students who are not eating breakfast should not enter the building before this time.

When students arrive at 7:30 a.m., they should report to the following locations:

  • Grades K-2: Playground behind the school on the north side

  • Grades 3-5: Southeast lawn near the library

  • Grades 6-12: Main gym

Staff will be available to help students find their appropriate location.

Construction Around the School

Construction will continue on Madison Avenue tomorrow morning. The city has assured us that the roads around the school will be passible but not completely open with two lane traffic. Please refer to the map for traffic flow information. Parking on Madison Avenue will not be possible as it will still be under construction.  We also had a delay in the installation of the flagpole.  This is expected to be installed after school hours tomorrow.  Thank you for your patience with these projects.  The much-needed rain has contributed to the delays in these projects.  We are thankful for the rain nonetheless!

Please use extra caution when driving near the school. Drive slowly, remain alert, and be fully aware of construction activity and changing traffic patterns. There may be some temporary detours as crews finish their work around the school.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as this work continues.

Picture Day

Tomorrow is also Picture Day! 📸

We will call classes down throughout the morning to have their pictures taken as we work our way through the classes. Students do not need to report anywhere specifically for pictures—we will make sure each class gets their turn.

Thank you for helping us make the first day of school a safe, smooth, and positive start for everyone. We are looking forward to seeing our students back in the building!

Go Tigers! 💜💛

Katie Albers
Superintendent
New Underwood School District 51-3

3 months ago, Katie Albers
First Day Photo
School Construction Map
HEY, TIGER FAMILIES!
It’s time to get your Tiger gear! The BSN Sports stores are officially OPEN for:

🏈 Football
🏐 Volleyball
🏃 Cross Country

There are tons of options for the whole family—T-shirts, hoodies, Nike gear, joggers, quarter-zips, backpacks, and more!

Shop now and show your Tiger pride!

All three stores close on September 8, 2026 — no orders will be accepted after the deadline.
GO TIGERS!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cY4cRxCZbg

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7QnJv7vbcc

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CZDAfnMaCS

3 months ago, Brandie Merchen