Turtle Lake – Mercer Public School is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the position of 7 – 12 Grade Science Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators.
Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to 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.
Benefits: 4-day School Week (171-day contract), Full health insurance plan including Health Savings Account, Model I TFFR, and opportunities for professional growth.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send letter of application, three letters of recommendation, and resume to Sheila Schlafmann – Superintendent at sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us or by mail PO Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575. For questions, please call Sheila Schlafmann at (757) 651-9230 or (701)448-2365.
We finished up our plant unit by growing grass for our classroom neighborhoods and watching our beans grow from seeds to sprouts. We have now planted them. We hatched out 8 chicks and are moving on to insects. We have 8 caterpillars and can't wait to watch the stages of their life cycle. We have worked very hard today to take care of our own caterpillar eggs( Jelly Beans). Tomorrow, we will see if they become caterpillars.
Questions to ask:
What has been your favorite part of the plants and animals unit?
What are the 4 stages of a butterfly's life cycle?
The Masonic Honor Banquet is Monday, April 28th at 6:30 PM at the Washburn Memorial Hall. Students that have earned this honor received their ticket for entry and a congratulatory letter today. Congratulations to all Masonic Honor Students and we look forward to seeing them represent Turtle Lake-Mercer School at the banquet.
Wishing all a Happy Easter! No school April 18th - April 21st. We will see you back on April 22nd!
26th Annual Bridge Breaking Competition. The results are in...
1st place Architectural Design- Kaleb, Wyatt, and Morgan. 2nd place- Kaden and Jake. 3rd place- Cambree and Kendal.
Top 3 in the competition: 1st place- Jameson, Cooper, and Jesper. 2nd place- Kutler, Case, and Griffin. 3rd place- Peityn and Kinli.
Please join the Turtle Lake - Mercer Activity Boosters on Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 for the 2nd Annual Activity Banquet. TL-M specific awards will be at 4:00 with CMC awards and supper at 5:00. Pre-sale tickets are $10 and tickets can be purchased at the door for $15.
There will also be a Music Trip planning meeting at 3:30 (prior to the banquet) in the music room for any 9th-12th grade student, current 8th-11th grader student, that is planning to be in band/choir and attend the spring 2026 music trip.
Hope you can join us!
Fourth grade guest speaker Hank LaBore to teach us more about ND.
What did you learn about the Garrison Dam?
What was your water story and where did you spend the most time in the game?
Little Cougars Volleyball Camp: May 27 - May 29.
$45 / Camper
Location: TLM School Gym
On Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 9:00 AM, Turtle Lake-Mercer School will be hosting the Bridge Building/Breaking Contest in the Ed Rath Auditorium. Mrs. Cullum has coordinated this event for many TL-M Students over the years. Mrs. Cullum is retiring at the end of this school year as our long time high school math teacher so this will be her last time hosting this wonderful event. This event will be open to the public. Feel free to join us at TL-M School for a fun morning.
4th grade is continuing the study of energy. We tested different positions on a ramp, different size steel balls, and set up collisions to see the transfer of energy.
What is potential energy? What effect do mass and ramp position have on speed? What happened when the ball hit the cork?
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: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to 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 up to 20-day summer contract based on placement on the salary schedule.
Benefits: 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 send letter of application, three letters of recommendation, and resume to Sheila Schlafmann – Superintendent at sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us or by mail PO Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575. For questions, please call Sheila Schlafmann at (757) 651-9230 or (701) 448-2365.
Position open until filled.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Britton, Kenzee Hanson, and Parker Ruffo! They are the most recent entries into the Million Word Club! Keep up the great work!
"A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors." – Charles Baudelaire
Please join the Turtle Lake - Mercer Music Department on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 P.M. in the Ed Rath Auditorium for the 7th - 12th grade Spring Concert, Hope Love Peace Joy. See you there!
Elementary Volleyball plays in Center on Saturday, April 26th! The 5th grade plays at 8:30, 10:00, and 10:30. The 6th grade will play at 1:00, 3:30, and 4:00. Good luck, Trojans!🏐💛🖤
Join us this Saturday for "A Night in Paris" . Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with grand march starting at 7:00 p.m.
The 62nd Annual Masonic Scholarship Banquet will be held on April 28, 2025 in Washburn at the Memorial Hall. Congratulations to all students that have earned this distinction this year. Students will receive tickets to the event at school.
Special congratulations goes out to the seniors who earned this award all four years in high school. Bjorn Anderson, Cole Makeeff, Karson Rust, and Charlotte Wilson all earned their 4th recognition this year.
Education is one thing that can never be taken away from you! TL-M School is proud of the academic accomplishments of these students.
Good day for building a snowman at recess!❄️ ⛄️
Mrs. O'Shea's Earth Science students have been learning how volcanic landscapes form. They have been building their own model of a volcano in lab. They had the opportunity to make their volcano erupt.
Questions to ask:
What is the difference between magma and lava?
How do you think volcanoes change Earth's surface?
More presentations from Mr. Vasbinder's 7th grade English class. Ask your students how they put their slideshow together and how long they presented for.
Mr. Vasbinder's 7th grade is working on their presentation skills. Ask your kids what their topic is and what they have learned about it so far.
