Turtle Lake-Mercer

The sophomore history class learned about propaganda posters during their WWII unit. They had the chance to be creative and persuasive in convincing people to join the army during the war. Questions to ask: What is propaganda? Why did you choose to make your propaganda poster? Were propaganda posters successful?

For the past few weeks, the kindergarten students have been learning how to be authors and illustrators by writing their own stories. They’ve discussed 5 ways to make a good sentence. They've learned what nouns, plural nouns, verbs, and adjectives are. They've talked about synonyms and antonyms. Have discussed the beginning, middle, and end of stories and how they help the story make sense. While talking about the beginning, middle, and end, they have been comparing it to a rollercoaster; they've even been able to “ride” one during the writing process!

Senior Sunrise Breakfast this morning at the Rittenbach house! Fresh caramel rolls, eggs, sausage, and fruit for these seniors! Enjoy your last semester of high school! Graduation is May 31st!

Today was “snow” much fun in First grade and Kindergarten. Eighth grade girls came down to help make snow slime and build snowflakes for a STEM activity.

The PreK class is learning about polar animals and how they survive in such a cold climate. Today is polar bear day. 🐻‍❄️ We read polar bear books, watched a polar bear livecam, and took a polar bear walk outside. Hopefully they learned a bit about how polar bears stay warm because it looks like we'll need it the rest of the week.🥶 Questions to ask: What do polar bears eat? How do polar bears stay warm? What color is polar bear skin?

The Alive at 25 event scheduled for today has been postponed. The makeup date is February 6th. The trainer is unable to travel from Mandan today due to the travel advisory in place. We will let you know when a make-up date is set.

Glowball Dance in Underwood on Saturday, January 24.

This week 6th grade finished our Ancient Egypt unit. We made Pharaoh masks, mummified carrots, and wrote obituaries for our carrot. On Monday we had funerals for our carrots and had a gallery walk of the masks, sarcophagus, and obituaries of our carrot. Today we finished our unit with graphing the moisture loss of our carrots. Questions to ask: How long is the mummification process? What is usually included in an obituary?

Thank you Dakota West Credit Union for your gift of treats!

Pre-K Screening is coming up on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Children 3, 4, & 5 years old are welcomed! Please call the office at 448-2365 to reserve your spot.

TL-M is looking forward to hosting the 30 9th - 12th graders who signed up for Alive at 25 on Friday, January 16th. We would like to thank Dakota West Credit Union for sponsoring lunch for the students that day.

Make sure to keep Friday, February 6th open for STEAM Day at TL-M School! This event is open to families with children of all ages. We look forward to seeing you there!

This week the 6th graders made replicas of DNA using Twizzlers, gummy bears, and toothpicks. It made for a delicious project. Questions to ask: What does DNA stand for? What is unique about the bases in DNA?

Turtle Lake Mercer School District Agriculture mechanic power system classes have been learning about how technology changes the way to produce food for future generations. ND Ag in the Classroom has given the students the opportunity to build robotic arms to learn how advanced technology can change the future in agriculture. #agintheclassroom #agricultureeducation

Turtle Lake – Mercer Public School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the position of 7 – 12 Grade Agriculture Education Teacher/FFA Advisor to join our dedicated team of educators. Position Overview: Support students in grades 7–12, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that empowers every student to succeed. Qualifications: Must hold or be able to obtain a North Dakota Teaching License. Salary: Based on the TL-M Negotiated Agreement. Individuals will be placed according to experience and qualifications. Additional $5,000 FFA contract and extended contract based on placement on the salary schedule. Benefits: 4-day School Week, Full health insurance plan including $2,600 Health Savings Account, Model I TFFR, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. 15 sick days, 3 personal days with 3 flex days. How to Apply: Interested applicants should contact Sheila Schlafmann – Superintendent at sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us, (757)651-9230 or (701)448-2365. Position open until filled.

Ag students started welding today. They learned how to fill in gaps and vertical welding. Question to ask them. How hard is it to weld vertical? Why is it important to fill in bigger gaps?

Congratulations to Burke Fiedler! He is the first TL-M student to make it into the Million Word Club this year! TL-M students take quizzes throughout the year on Accelerated Reader and it tracks how many words they have read according to passed quizzes. Students who make the Million Word Club will receive a certificate and a shirt at the end of the school year.
"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift." – Kate DiCamillo

We are looking for an individual to do Shot Clock at our home TL-M games for boys' and girls' C, JV, and V games. Pay is $20/game. Please reach out to Sheila Schlafmann at (757)651-9230 if you are interested. Thank you!