Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃
It’s time to get creative! Students are invited to turn a pumpkin into their favorite book character!
Contest information papers are going home with students today, so be sure to check backpacks!
A few important details:
🎃 Real, foam, or plastic pumpkins may be used
🚫 No carved pumpkins
🎨 Decorate using paper, glue, paint, markers, or other craft supplies
👨👩👧 Pumpkins can be student made or family made
📚 Please include the book and character your pumpkin represents
Pumpkin Drop-Off: October 19–23 in the library
Voting: October 28 during Parent/Teacher Conferences
🏆 Winners Announced: October 30
We can’t wait to fill the library with some amazing book characters!
Questions? Please contact Miss Johnson.
It’s time to get creative! Students are invited to turn a pumpkin into their favorite book character!
Contest information papers are going home with students today, so be sure to check backpacks!
A few important details:
🎃 Real, foam, or plastic pumpkins may be used
🚫 No carved pumpkins
🎨 Decorate using paper, glue, paint, markers, or other craft supplies
👨👩👧 Pumpkins can be student made or family made
📚 Please include the book and character your pumpkin represents
Pumpkin Drop-Off: October 19–23 in the library
Voting: October 28 during Parent/Teacher Conferences
🏆 Winners Announced: October 30
We can’t wait to fill the library with some amazing book characters!
Questions? Please contact Miss Johnson.
Daily Announcements-- Tuesday September 22, 2026--
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Miss Galvin
HS Volleyball: Matches (H) vs. Glen Ullin. Matches will begin at 4:00. A & C will play. Dismiss at 2:30 and depart at 2:40- Bus 3- Mrs. Anderson
JH Volleyball: Practice in the Armory- 4:00-5:45- Bus 6- Miss Galvin
Elementary Girls Basketball: Games Home in Scranton vs. Harding County. 4, 5 will play. 6th grade will scrimmage at 4:00. Games begin at 5:00.
Quote of the day: “If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.” -- Vince Lombardi
JH/HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Miss Galvin
HS Volleyball: Matches (H) vs. Glen Ullin. Matches will begin at 4:00. A & C will play. Dismiss at 2:30 and depart at 2:40- Bus 3- Mrs. Anderson
JH Volleyball: Practice in the Armory- 4:00-5:45- Bus 6- Miss Galvin
Elementary Girls Basketball: Games Home in Scranton vs. Harding County. 4, 5 will play. 6th grade will scrimmage at 4:00. Games begin at 5:00.
Quote of the day: “If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.” -- Vince Lombardi
Tonight's JH football game starts at 4:30. JV game will follow.
Daily Announcements-- Monday September 21, 2026--
HS Football: Practice in Scranton 4:00-6:00
JH/JV Football: Games in Scranton vs Bowman County. Games will begin at 4:30
HS Volleyball: Practice in Scranton
JH Volleyball: Matches at South Heart. 7, 8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00. Girls will dismiss at 1:45 and leave at 1:55. Will meet Hettinger at the junction.
Elementary Girls Basketball: Games Home (H) vs. Lemmon. 4, 5, 6, will play. Games will begin at 4:30- Bus 6- Coach Doerr
Demo Day Permission Slips need to be turned in.
Quote of the day: “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” -- Will Rogers
HS Football: Practice in Scranton 4:00-6:00
JH/JV Football: Games in Scranton vs Bowman County. Games will begin at 4:30
HS Volleyball: Practice in Scranton
JH Volleyball: Matches at South Heart. 7, 8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00. Girls will dismiss at 1:45 and leave at 1:55. Will meet Hettinger at the junction.
Elementary Girls Basketball: Games Home (H) vs. Lemmon. 4, 5, 6, will play. Games will begin at 4:30- Bus 6- Coach Doerr
Demo Day Permission Slips need to be turned in.
Quote of the day: “Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” -- Will Rogers
With the varsity football game starting today at 4:00 PM, there will be NO PRACTICE for JH Volleyball, JH Football, or HS Volleyball!
Scranton Public School is looking for a coach for grades 4-6 boys' basketball. Practices will primarily be in Scranton with a cooped practice with Hettinger about once a week. This season is set to start at the end of the month, so getting this position filled soon is a must. Contact Kelly Pierce at the Scranton School if you are interested. 701-275-8266 or kelly.pierce@k12.nd.us
Daily Announcements-- Friday September 18, 2026--
Vision Screening- Grades K-12
HS Football: Game Home (H) vs. Richardton-Taylor. Game will begin at 4:00 pm. NOTE: Dakota Western Bank will be serving food at the concessions. Depart after school- Activity Bus
JH Football: No Practice
HS Volleyball: No Practice
JH Volleyball: No Practice
Quote of the day: “Gratitude provides life with meaning by encapsulating life itself as a gift.” – Robert Emmons
Saturday September 19, 2026
JV Volleyball: Tournament at Richardton. Matches begin at 9:00 am. Depart 6:55
JH Volleyball: Triangular at Bowman vs. Bowman and Harding County. 7, 8 will play. Matches will TBA. Hettinger Pickup
Elementary Girls Basketball: 4, 5 Tournament at Harding County. Leave/Game times TBA
Branson Trip 2027!
We still have spots available on our upcoming music trip to Branson, MO! This is a music trip open to Scranton band and choir students in grades 9-12. We will be traveling May 31-June 5, 2027. We will be able to take in various musical shows and activities as well as perform in a couple venues. Please reach out to Mrs. Conlon with any questions or interest in this trip!
Daily Announcements-- Thursday September 17, 2026--
HS Football: Practice at Hettinger- Bus 3- Miss Galvin
JH Football: Practice at Scranton
HS Volleyball: Matches at South Heart. A, B, C will play. Matches begin at 4:30. Girls will dismiss at 2:00 and leave at 2:10. We will jump on with Hettinger at the Junction.
JH Volleyball: Matches (Hettinger) vs Mott. 7, 8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00 pm. NOTE: THESE MATCHES WILL ONLY GO BEST 2 OUT OF 3. Girls will be dismissed at 2:40- Activity Bus
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice at the Armory- Bus 6- Mrs. Doerr
Quote of the day: “Whatever you do may seem insignificant to you, but it is most important that you do it.” -- Mahatma Gandhi
HS Football: Practice at Hettinger- Bus 3- Miss Galvin
JH Football: Practice at Scranton
HS Volleyball: Matches at South Heart. A, B, C will play. Matches begin at 4:30. Girls will dismiss at 2:00 and leave at 2:10. We will jump on with Hettinger at the Junction.
JH Volleyball: Matches (Hettinger) vs Mott. 7, 8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00 pm. NOTE: THESE MATCHES WILL ONLY GO BEST 2 OUT OF 3. Girls will be dismissed at 2:40- Activity Bus
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice at the Armory- Bus 6- Mrs. Doerr
Quote of the day: “Whatever you do may seem insignificant to you, but it is most important that you do it.” -- Mahatma Gandhi
August 19, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Daily Announcements-- Wednesday September 16, 2026--
HS Football: Practice at Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mrs. Anderson
HS Volleyball: Practice at Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mrs. Anderson
Youth Group- Golden Miners at 6:30
Quote of the day: “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” -- W. Clement Stone
HS Football: Practice at Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mrs. Anderson
HS Volleyball: Practice at Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 6- Mrs. Anderson
Youth Group- Golden Miners at 6:30
Quote of the day: “Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.” -- W. Clement Stone
Scranton Weekly Calendar. Notice the kickoff change for the football game Friday. 4:00 PM start!
Daily Announcements- Tuesday September 15, 2026-
HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 3 Miss Galvin
JH Football: Practice at Scranton- 4:00-6:00
HS Volleyball: Matches Home (Hettinger) vs. New England. A, B, C will play. Matches will begin at 4:30. Dismiss at 3:00- Bus 6- Mrs. Anderson
JH Volleyball: Practice in the Armory. 4:00-6:00- Bus 3- Miss Galvin
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton- 3:30-5:00
Youth Group starts tomorrow night at 6:30 at Golden Miners. All 7-12 graders are welcome. Supper is provided.
Quote of the day: “The more you tell your story, your dreams and your entrepreneurial hopes, the more you will see that you're not alone in either your striving or your doubts.” – Gloria Steinem
HS Football: Practice in Hettinger- 4:00-6:00- Bus 3 Miss Galvin
JH Football: Practice at Scranton- 4:00-6:00
HS Volleyball: Matches Home (Hettinger) vs. New England. A, B, C will play. Matches will begin at 4:30. Dismiss at 3:00- Bus 6- Mrs. Anderson
JH Volleyball: Practice in the Armory. 4:00-6:00- Bus 3- Miss Galvin
Elementary Girls Basketball: Practice in Scranton- 3:30-5:00
Youth Group starts tomorrow night at 6:30 at Golden Miners. All 7-12 graders are welcome. Supper is provided.
Quote of the day: “The more you tell your story, your dreams and your entrepreneurial hopes, the more you will see that you're not alone in either your striving or your doubts.” – Gloria Steinem
Friday's Football game in Hettinger vs. Richardton-Taylor has been moved to a 4:00 PM kickoff!
Daily Announcements- Monday September 14, 2026-
JH/JV Football: Games at Grant County-Flasher in Elgin. Games will begin at 4:00. Boys will be dismissed at 1:15 and leave at 1:25. Scranton will drive JH and Hettinger JV team. Activity- Mr. Pierce.
HS Volleyball: Practice at Scranton – 4:00 to 6:00
JH Volleyball: Matches at New England. 7, 8 will play. Matches begin at 4:00. Girls will be dismissed at 2:15 and leave at 2:25- Bus 6- Meet Hettinger at the Junction.
Elementary Girls Basketball: Games Home (Hettinger) vs. Bowman. 4, 5, 6 will play. Games will begin at 4:30. Dismiss at 3:00- Bus 3- Coach Doerr- Depart from school.
6th Grade Soil Conservation Day- Haley Dam- Bus 3- Mrs. Olson
Quote of the day: “Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.” -- Thomas Carlyle
JH/JV Football: Games at Grant County-Flasher in Elgin. Games will begin at 4:00. Boys will be dismissed at 1:15 and leave at 1:25. Scranton will drive JH and Hettinger JV team. Activity- Mr. Pierce.
HS Volleyball: Practice at Scranton – 4:00 to 6:00
JH Volleyball: Matches at New England. 7, 8 will play. Matches begin at 4:00. Girls will be dismissed at 2:15 and leave at 2:25- Bus 6- Meet Hettinger at the Junction.
Elementary Girls Basketball: Games Home (Hettinger) vs. Bowman. 4, 5, 6 will play. Games will begin at 4:30. Dismiss at 3:00- Bus 3- Coach Doerr- Depart from school.
6th Grade Soil Conservation Day- Haley Dam- Bus 3- Mrs. Olson
Quote of the day: “Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see farther.” -- Thomas Carlyle
Daily Announcements- Friday September 11, 2026-
HS Football: Game at Kidder County in Steele. Game will begin at 6:00. Boys will eat at 12:00 and leave at 12:25- Activity Bus- Mr. Pillar
JH Football: Practice at Scranton
HS Volleyball: Practice at Scranton
JH Volleyball: Practice in Big Gym- 4:00-6:00- Mrs. Anderson
Elem. Girls BB: Practice at the Armory 4:00-5:30- Bus 6- Coach Doerr
Quote of the day: "Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." – Tori Amos
Saturday September 12, 2026-
HS Volleyball: Games at Center-Stanton Tournament. Girls will play their pool-play in Center. Their first match is at 7:00 am mountain time vs. Parshall. Bus will leave after practice on Friday. Hettinger will drive.
C Volleyball: Tournament in Bowman. Tourney begins at 9:00 am. Start time TBA. Hettinger will pick up in Scranton.
HS Football: Game at Kidder County in Steele. Game will begin at 6:00. Boys will eat at 12:00 and leave at 12:25- Activity Bus- Mr. Pillar
JH Football: Practice at Scranton
HS Volleyball: Practice at Scranton
JH Volleyball: Practice in Big Gym- 4:00-6:00- Mrs. Anderson
Elem. Girls BB: Practice at the Armory 4:00-5:30- Bus 6- Coach Doerr
Quote of the day: "Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." – Tori Amos
Saturday September 12, 2026-
HS Volleyball: Games at Center-Stanton Tournament. Girls will play their pool-play in Center. Their first match is at 7:00 am mountain time vs. Parshall. Bus will leave after practice on Friday. Hettinger will drive.
C Volleyball: Tournament in Bowman. Tourney begins at 9:00 am. Start time TBA. Hettinger will pick up in Scranton.
Daily Announcements- Thursday September 10, 2026-
JH/HS Football: Practice at Scranton
HS Volleyball: Matches at Richardton. A, B, C will play. Matches will begin at 4:30. Girls will dismiss at 1:45 and leave at 1:55. Activity Bus- Mr. Schumacher
JH Volleyball: Matches Home (H) vs Bowman. 7, 8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00 pm. Girls will dismiss at 2:30. Depart at 2:35- Bus 3- Mrs. Anderson
Elem. Girls BB: Games at New England. 4, 5 only. Games will begin at 4:00. Girls will dismiss at 2:35 and leave at 2:45- Bus 3- Coach Doerr
Quote of the day: “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.” — Conrad Hilton
JH/HS Football: Practice at Scranton
HS Volleyball: Matches at Richardton. A, B, C will play. Matches will begin at 4:30. Girls will dismiss at 1:45 and leave at 1:55. Activity Bus- Mr. Schumacher
JH Volleyball: Matches Home (H) vs Bowman. 7, 8 will play. Matches will begin at 4:00 pm. Girls will dismiss at 2:30. Depart at 2:35- Bus 3- Mrs. Anderson
Elem. Girls BB: Games at New England. 4, 5 only. Games will begin at 4:00. Girls will dismiss at 2:35 and leave at 2:45- Bus 3- Coach Doerr
Quote of the day: “Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.” — Conrad Hilton
Homecoming week is October 5-9!
Elementary Dress-up Days are DIFFERENT than the HS!
Monday-Mismatch Monday
Tuesday-Tropical Tuesday
Wednesday-Wear Pink
Thursday-PJ Day
Friday-NightHawk Gear
There is no goal big enough for the Night Hawks!
Schedule change!
