Turtle Lake-Mercer

HUGE "thank you" to the 188th Army Band Flashbang for your performance at TL-M today! They put on quite a performance!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for the dedication, compassion, and countless hours you pour into our students and school each day. We are truly grateful for all that you do for our school! Also, a special shout out to the rest of our staff. Our school wouldn't be the same without each of you and the role you play in making our school GREAT. Together, we continue to "MAKE IT COUNT" at TL-M.

Congratulations to all the students who competed at State Music this weekend. Both Brooklyn Tomlinson and Inaia way received a 1 rating (Excellent Performance) on their vocal solos. Nora Fiedler received a Star rating (Superior Performance) on her alto saxophone solo. The saxophone ensemble consisting of Nora Fiedler, Lily Christensen, Hayden Lelm, Zella Anderson, and Vivian Schlafmann received a Star rating (Superior Performance) and was the Outstanding Performance of the Day in their competition room meaning they are State Champs!

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Kindergarten has been learning about butterfly life cycles. We not only watched our real caterpillars through all the stages, but we also watched the magic of our classroom “caterpillars” and “butterflies”! Questions to ask: What are the 4 stages of the butterfly's life cycle? How do butterflies eat?

After 37 years of dedicated service to the Turtle Lake - Mercer School District, Mr. Byron Fiedler is looking to retire from his position of Route Driver and Transportation/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. We are now looking for his replacement. Please help us celebrate Byron and all he has done for our students, school, and communities over the last 37 years! Thank you, Byron, for all the miles you have driven over the years and for keeping our bus fleet up and running for school and activities!

Students in grades 4 - 6 get to participate in the Central McLean Track Meet on May 13th in Underwood. The meet starts at 12:30 and parents are invited to attend!

In ag power supply class the students got some tips and tricks on welding from David. Questions to ask them: Why is temperature important when you weld? How does holding your rod make a difference in your welding?

The annual School Board Election is Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

In person voting is at the City Hall in Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota for the purpose of electing three (3) members to the School Board for the Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72. Poll hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Absentee ballots are available. For more information, visit our website at https://www.tlm.k12.nd.us/page/absentee-voting-procedures or contact the School Business Manager, Laura Fiedler.

2026 Masonic Honors Banquet. Congratulations Turtle Lake - Mercer students!

Mrs. Buchholz brought her twin girls in today to meet some of the students. The 7th graders and Mrs. Singer presented her with the kitchen set the students made using recycled cardboard and various items.

Our final day in Nashville! Belmont University, Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills Mall, and Gaylord Opryland Resort and Hotel. We experienced a lot in these three days! Thanks again to everyone who has supported the music program and helped make this trip possible! 🎼💛🖤

Day 2 in Nashville did not disappoint! Studio B, The Parthenon, John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, Farmer's Market, Nashville Zoo, and the General Jackson Showboat!

Dakota West Credit Union is looking to help celebrate our wonderful teachers! Use the QR code to nominate your favorite, hardworking teacher for a chance to win an Amazon gift card! Thank you, Dakota West Credit Union, we appreciate the support!

First grade had visitors from Tru Community Bank today. They talked about saving money and using credit cards. Each student also got the book “Tank the T-Rex and the Golden Credit Card” to take home.

One of the best weeks happened in kindergarten, hatch week! Out of our 12 eggs we were able to get 7 ducks! We've spent 28 days learning about ducks and what it takes for them to hatch! Their favorite parts were keeping track of the days and watching the duck change and form while in the egg, candling the eggs, and, of course, watching them hatch!

The 8th grade North Dakota studies class learned how important the railroad industry was in populating this state in the late 1800s. They were able to create trains using cardboard and other materials. Questions to ask: What were some of the railroad companies that first came to this state? How did the railroad companies acquire the land to build the tracks on? How many miles of tracks could they build a day?

Day 1 in Nashville was a busy one! We visited the Musicians Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, experienced Stories Behind the Songs with song writer James Dean Hicks, and wrapped up the night at Nightlife Dinner Theater.

We are looking for lawn services for the school yard, excluding the football field. Please reach out to Mrs. Schlafmann if you are interested.