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The Turner High School commencement services were held this past Saturday in the school gymnasium. Mrs. Kathy Zellmer played Pomp and Circumstance. Senior, Ryan Doyle gave a nice welcome and then introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Kirsti Cederberg. Kirsti's message was that "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child." She conveyed that a host of people help teach a child through their growing up years, from holding a spoon, to potty training, to tying shoes, to dress, and the list goes on all through...
Grades K-6th at the Turner School performed a Christmas concert for the 2023 year prior to dismissal before the holiday break. The Kindergarten and First Grade started off the program with playing Silent Night, Jolly Old St Nicholas, and We Wish You a Merry Christmas on the bells. This was directed by Mrs. Shelly Harmon. Mrs. Diana Maloney's second and third grade class sang Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and wearing grinch eye masks and Santa hats, sang You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. Closing...
The Turner High School recently held a National Honor Society at their school. Four students were inducted into the group with a cafeteria filled with students, parents, grandparents, and staff. Advisor, Mrs. Shelly Harmon led the induction. President, Hannah Richman, gave a welcome and introductory remarks after Turner Chapter officers, members, Faculty, and Superintendent were introduced. Honor Society members are: President: Hannah Richman Vice President: Cassidy Grabofsky Secretary: Trent...
A blood drive was held last week in Turner at the American Lutheran Church. There were 20 donors that turned out. The National Honor Society helped check people in and the Turner Auxiliary provided the canteen with sandwiches and bars. There was one new donor, Hannah Richman and one time second donor, Cassidy Grabofsky that donated blood. These girls should be commended for giving a gift of life to someone in need....
The second and third grade students participated in a coloring contest sponsored by the Blaine County Health Department earlier this Fall. The contest was geared to raise awareness of Mental illness. The younger children of Blaine County were asked to color a picture that was selected by Blaine Co. Health Dept. This particular picture that they colored was drawn by a winner from a drawing contest in upper grades the year before, so this was a special drawing to color. In second grade, the...
The Big Flat Catholic youth group did an act of kindness as they helped stock the Harlem Food Bank. They asked the community for donations and had several drop off spots throughout the community. The kids picked up the food and delivered it recently. They collected 485 pounds of food and $525.00 in monetary donations to help fill the pantry. Jack Siemens and Chuck Wasser of the food bank happily collected and stocked what the children brought to the pantry. The Big Flat Catholic Youth would...
The Turner High School Juniors and Seniors from the DC Club recently traveled to Washington, DC. for a week-long trip of learning and exploring. Some of the highlights they saw were the White House, Capitol, Arlington Cemetery, various memorials including the Lincoln, Navy, Korean, Vietnam, Jefferson, World War Two Memorial, Lady Liberty, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Holocaust Museum, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and so much more! They truly had...
The Turner Prom was recently held in Turner for all Turner High School students and their dates. The evening began by enjoying a ham banquet that was prepared by Junior Parents; Darci and BG Ammen, Hilary and Tim Richman, and Shawna and Adam Billmayer. It was there that the Senior Prophecies and wills were read by the Junior students, Ryan Doyle, Hannah Richman, and Trent Billmayer. The parents invited all the High School students and their dates this year. Following the banquet, the students...
The Big Flat came through in a big way, again! The Big Flat Catholic Youth sponsored a food drive to help stock the Harlem Ministerial Catholic Food Bank shelves. The drive was done a bit differently this year as they asked for food at the local Big Flat Grocery Store as well as other churches on the Big Flat. The group collected a whopping 460 pounds of food, which was quite impressive! They credit the Big Flat Community for such an astounding success. Thank you for once again supporting this...
The 8th Annual Tristan Billmayer Memorial Suicide Awareness Walk was held and a huge success this past Saturday in Turner. The day was made to order with bright, clear skies and a temperature that was very conducive to outside activity. The day began with registration at Turner Park with around 100 people signing the registration book. While people mingled prior to the walk they had the opportunity to catch up since the last walk, make donations and enter raffle drawings. The raffle items were H...
The Fun Day held this past weekend in Turner turned out to be a huge success! The day began with a FLY IN and Lions pancake breakfast. There were only about 6 airplanes that flew in, but they joined up with others who began registering their cars, trucks, bikes, and tractors at the annual car show. Around 90 vehicles were on hand for the viewing. There were old cars, new cars, restored cars and tractors, and an assortment of bikes, both motor and pedal! The Big Flat Grocery Store organized the...
Media Arts in the Public Schools (MAPS) was in Blaine County from June 7-10 working with area youth. Clare Ann Harff, Executive Director of MAPS, and Craig Falcon, Media Lab Director, set up at Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) to assist Milk River Production filmmakers with their current project on the subject of blood quantum. Milk River Productions is a student driven filmmaking group that resulted from a 2018 Harlem High School (HHS) MAPS project. According to Harff, part of the MAPS workshop model includes idea generation and instruction on...
The Turner Junior and High School celebrated their annual awards night recently at the Turner gymnasium. Student Council, Lacey Hickel, gave a welcome and was followed by Mr. Tony Warren. He announced the Academic All State awards. Those receiving the awards were: Trever Kimmel, Shay Humphreys, Dakota, Hannah Richman, Trent Billmayer, Carson Maloney, JR Brown, Tate Beck, Caleb zellmer, Cassidy Grabofsky, Modesty Chamberlain. Scholar Athletes were recognized as well. They were Laci Maloney and...
Congratulations to the Tornado graduating Class of 2022! Commencement Exercises took place on Saturday, May 22, 2022 at the Turner School gymnasium. Mrs. Heather Jorgenson played the processional followed by Shay Humphreys welcoming the crowd. He also introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Elissa Zellmer. Mrs. Zellmer taught the graduating class for their 5th and 6th grade years. The Seniors then had some nice music playing while they presented their special guests with a long stem rose. Mr. Tony...
The Juniors of Turner High School completed the 2022 Prom with nothing but great memories. A theme of a beach party decorated the school gymnasium with lei's, palm trees, shells, and flowers. The Junior students and parents prepared a delicious prime rib meal for the Jr./Sr. banquet, of which the students and their dates, school board and parents were invited to attend. Following the banquet, pictures were taken and that led up to the prom dance. Pippen dj and karaoke served as...
The students in Kindergarten - Second grade enjoyed a day away from school to go to the Malta Museums. They toured the Phillips County Museum in the morning. Then after a yummy stop at the Dairy Queen for lunch, they toured the Dinosaur Museum. A Paleontologist was on hand to show the children around the museum. He was very knowledgeable and was very good with the kids. He allowed them to do some hands-on activities at the close of the tour, of which the students enjoyed very much. If you've...
Turner School graduated four little students from the Kindergarten Class this past week. They came onto the stage with their green graduation caps. They wrote stories earlier in the week and read their illustrated stories to the crowd. They sang some favorite songs and rhymes before they were presented their diplomas. New board of trustee member, Mrs. Kristen Jones, presented the class their Kindergarten diploma. Cookies and coffee were served after the program to all their g...
Earlier this year, the Turner school was awarded a grant for an after school program. Included in this program are numerous adults that have committed to teach a class or do a project. This past week, Mrs. April Fox taught a class on tye dying a t- shirt. The students had a great time making their shirts a personal creation. The students shown here are back row L-R: Izabella Van Voast, Hannah Van Voast, Auzdyn King, Lucas Grabofsky, Hudson Simons, and teacher, Mrs. April Fox. Front row: Piper...
The MCT recently came to Turner to make students in all grades shine like an actor or actress. The production was entitled, "Red Riding Hood." It was adapted by Michael McGill. Music was also by Michael McGill. Grades K-12 auditioned on Monday and began practices immediately after school. The remainder of the week was students of certain groups practicing and lines as well as actions later. If you missed the production Saturday afternoon, you surely missed out. It is amazing how in just a few...
President of the Turner American Legion Auxiliary and two Junior Members visited the elementary students in the Elementary at Turner School recently. President Brenda Mohar and Junior members, Laci Maloney and Cassidy Grabofsky talked to the students about the flag and the meaning of the pledge. Mohar read a book to the children and then Laci and Cassidy handed out flag pins to the children. The students appreciated their visitors and seemed to appreciate the message that was given. Thanks to...
The Turner High School held an Induction of the National Honor Society recently in the school gymnasium. One member was inducted into the T.H.S. Chapter, Hannah Richman. The ceremony paid tribute to service, leadership, character, and above all, to scholarship-these traits which create reasoning and responsible adults and a healthy and just society. Members of the society, Laci Maloney, Dakota Krass, Lacey Hickel, along with their adviser, Mrs. Shelly Harmon reviewed the four requirements upon...
The Local Spelling Bee was held this past week at the Turner Public School. From this Bee, two contestants will move forward to the County Bee to be held at a later date. Grades 4-8 students were competing, however, new rules for the county bee state that the student must be in grade 5-8. But, to make the bee more fun and give the kids a taste of what's to come, the school allowed the fourth grade students to compete, just for the experience. The winner of the school bee was Bridget Reed, 8th...
The Turner Elementary students and teachers held a holiday celebration for everyone on the Big Flat to enjoy. Students in Kindergarten through sixth grade were involved in the program. Parents, grandparents, and family and friends were on hand to enjoy the program....
The Junior High boys basketball team recently finished up their season. They were a young team and learned a lot that could carry on to next year. We are all excited to watch you again next Fall....
Bridget Jane Reed, daughter of Steve and Anita Reed of Turner, was confirmed this Sunday at the Turner Lutheran Church. Her service was held during regular church service and was enjoyed by all her church family, family and friends. Pastor Will Rima led the service. After a short photo session with her Godparents, Liinda and Darel Hauge, her parents and pastor, donuts, juice, coffee, and tea were served by Bridget's parents, Anita and Steve Reed. Although it was very cold out, the church was...
