Tru Community Bank brought in school supplies for Turtle Lake-Mercer School. Thank you to Tru Community for donating some very useful items to the school!
We are excited to welcome back Mrs. Christensen to TL-M!
My name is Darcy Christensen and will be teaching first grade this fall at TL-M. My husband Brent and I live and farm north of Mercer with our three kids; Jonas, Case and Lily. My favorite things to do are read, shop and travel!
I have taught elementary grades off and on since 2001 in St. Paul, Bismarck, and Turtle Lake. I am looking forward to a return to the classroom and am grateful for the opportunity to teach again!
The next teacher we would like to welcome is Mr. Jordan Sundquist!
I was raised here in Turtle Lake and graduated from Turtle Lake - Mercer high school in 2010. I have a degree in Electrical Linework and Secondary Education. I have spent the last 11 years in Idaho teaching social studies and coaching multiple sports. I now have the opportunity to come back home and teach at Turtle Lake - Mercer high school and look forward to the upcoming school year.
Our next teacher we get to introduce is Mr. Miral!
Kumusta, my new Family - TLM School!
I have been teaching Mathematics for 13 years. I choose to teach math because it equips students with critical thinking and problem solving skills that are essential in both academic and real-life situations...I enjoy helping students overcome challenges in Math because it can boost their confidence and open up future opportunities in various fields. Seeing my students succeed in their lives is my greatest happiness...
When not in school, I like to adventure in the beauty of nature, especially exploring oceans and mountains....I love farming too...that is why exploring North Dakota is a dream come true....
As we look forward to a new school year, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new staff. Welcome to TL-M, Miss Weiand!
Hello TL-M community! My name is Miss Alicia Weiand (soon to be Mrs. Sannes come May 2026). I am the new Special Education teacher for the area. I was born and raised in Mandan, where I then spent my first three years of teaching at the high school special education level. My fiancé Jack and I will reside in Washburn where his family owns the funeral home. When I am not at school you can catch me hanging out with our dogs Dani and Remi, going to local events, volunteering, or embroidering dish towels. I come to TL-M this fall ready to help make progressive change and help advocate for all students needs. I look forward to meeting everyone in the community.
Happy August! The start of the 2025-26 school year is just around the corner! We are excited to see all of our new and returning students and families! Before we get our year started, we need you to complete some necessary forms which are now available online at https://www.tlm.k12.nd.us/page/backtoschool. If you would prefer to fill out a paper form, please stop by the school office. We hope to see you all on Thursday, August 14th for Back-to-School Night!
Here is the map for the Back-to-School Color Run/Walk on Thursday, August 14th. The Color Run/Walk will begin at 6:00 following the Open House. Thank you to Northland Health for donating bottles of water for all the participants! We have white bandanas for all the participants to wear. We look forward to sharing in this fun event with our TL-M Families and Community! Hope to see you there!
Attention 5th and 6th graders who are playing youth football: if you missed equipment pickup and registration yesterday, make-up day will be next Wednesday, July 30th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Underwood City Hall. Please come to complete the registration form and bring two separate checks – $125.00 registration fee and $100.00 equipment deposit fee. (Your equipment deposit fee will be returned to you at the end of the season upon the return of all equipment). If you have any questions, please contact Josh Ruffo at 701-421-6896
Please review the attached TL-M Cell Phone Policy that was approved by the School Board on Monday, July 21st. The policy is in response to House Bill 1160, which mandates new regulations on student use of cell phones during the school days. https://5il.co/3mar7
The 2025 - 2026 school year is quickly approaching, and we are so excited to welcome back all our students, staff, and families! Our back-to-school night is Thursday, August 14th from 5:00 - 6:00 with a Color Run at 6:00! We hope you join us!
Looking for FFA members to help run Turtle Races on Saturday. If willing, please contact Mrs Laib 527-2072 or Kaden Lelm 310-9325. All help will be appreciated!
Mrs. Laib has agreed to be the FFA Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year. We are very excited to have her take on this role. If you have any questions regarding FFA over the summer months, pleas contact Mrs. Laib at anita.laib@k12.nd.us. She will be assuming all duties of the FFA Advisor position starting July 1.
Here is the School Supply List for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Our Agriculture Education position is still open. We will continue advertising for the position until it is filled, however, if you or someone you know is interested in a long-term substitute job, please reach out to Mrs. Schlafmann at sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us or 448-2365.
Good afternoon, we will no longer need help clearing out the Ag Ed shop Tuesday morning. This has been taken care of. Thank you!
We’re looking for volunteers to help remove equipment and supplies from the Ag Ed shop on Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00 AM. The shop floors are being refinished, and everything must be cleared from the area beforehand. Your help would be greatly appreciated—many hands make light work! Thank you in advance for your support!
Unofficial school board election results are in. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. And thank you to the two candidates for running and giving of your time. Official results will be certified at the regular School Board meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00am.
TOMORROW is the annual School Board Election - Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Candidates: Josh Ruffo & Julie Wagner
In person voting is at Turtle Lake-Mercer School in Turtle Lake, McLean County, North Dakota for the purpose of electing one (1) member to the School Board for the Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72. Poll hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
We’re looking for volunteers to help remove equipment and supplies from the Ag Ed shop on Wednesday, June 25 at 9:00 AM. The shop floors are being refinished, and everything must be cleared from the area beforehand.
Your help would be greatly appreciated—many hands make light work!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Looking for caring, reliable, and positive individuals to join our team at TLM! Call us with any questions at 448-2365.
