Save the Date! The 7th - 12th grade Spring Concert "Castles & Kings" is coming up on April 14th at 7:00.
We are excited that Mrs. Ellie Jacobs is joining Turtle Lake - Mercer School! Ellie will be teaching Family and Consumer Science and will be our FCCLA advisor. Please help us welcome her to TL-M!
Attached is the April edition of the Safe Kids newsletter focusing on pedestrian and bike safety, as well as poison safety. This is created by Safe Kids Grand Forks and Altru.
Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline
Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate's name printed on the ballot for the Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72 is before 4:00p.m., April 6, 2026. The following offices are up for election:
*School Board member (2-year term)
*School Board member (3-year term)
*School Board member (3-year term)
Residents who desire to be on the ballot must prepare and sign a document that includes the candidate's name and the term being sought, and also a SFN 10172 Statement of Interests forms. Documents must be filed with the school district Business Manager for Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72 by the above deadline date and time. All forms are available from either the school district business manager for Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72 or may be obtained online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalListDetails.aspx?ptlhPKID=30&ptlPKID=3#content-start .
Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate's name printed on the ballot for the Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72 is before 4:00p.m., April 6, 2026. The following offices are up for election:
*School Board member (2-year term)
*School Board member (3-year term)
*School Board member (3-year term)
Residents who desire to be on the ballot must prepare and sign a document that includes the candidate's name and the term being sought, and also a SFN 10172 Statement of Interests forms. Documents must be filed with the school district Business Manager for Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72 by the above deadline date and time. All forms are available from either the school district business manager for Turtle Lake-Mercer School District No. 72 or may be obtained online at https://vip.sos.nd.gov/PortalListDetails.aspx?ptlhPKID=30&ptlPKID=3#content-start .
Today the 6th graders went to Northland Health Centers in Turtle Lake for their Scrubs Camp. They learned about many health careers including: physical therapy, behavior health, pharmacy, lab techs, dental, public health, and EMS. Questions to ask these students: What was your favorite career to learn about? How long do you have to go to school for that career?
PreK's week was out of this world! They had the best time learning all about space. Questions to ask: How many planets are there? (8)
Why does the moon appear to change shape?
What is the sun? (a star)
Would you ever want to go to outer space?
March Turtle Talks! Glow in the Dark Reading for Reading Month!
We are thrilled to introduce Miss Kiley Kvamme as our new Ag Ed Teacher and FFA Advisor at Turtle Lake - Mercer! Please help us welcome her to our school and community!
Today our third graders took full advantage of the beautiful weather and brought their learning outside!
Students worked on grammar task cards while enjoying the fresh air, focusing on suffixes we’ve been practicing this week: -ly, -ful, -less, and -er/or.
Here are a few questions you can ask a third grader:
1. Can you give an example of a word with the suffix -ly?
2. What does the suffix -ful mean?
3. What does the word painless mean?
Learning + sunshine = a great day in third grade!
Hello, Heart Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to Turtle Lake Mercer Elementary School soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, help others and have fun. Get a head start by signing up today and join the NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge by getting active together as a family for 60 minutes a day!
Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=530951 or download the AHA Schools app!
Visit our school page at http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12398&pg=company&company_id=530951 or download the AHA Schools app!
Hoops for Hunger - TL-M FFA:
Thank you for your generosity, school spirit, and support for our FFA!
Thank you for your generosity, school spirit, and support for our FFA!
Our 8th Grade Students sang to the kitchen staff today in appreciation!
Dear Turtle Lake–Mercer Community Members,
As your principal, I am continually reminded of how proud we are of our student-athletes—past and present. When you walk into our gymnasium, you see banners representing years of dedication, teamwork, and team pride. However, we know there are still gaps in our historical athletic records, and we have an opportunity to better honor our school’s legacy.
We would like to create a banner for each sport to recognize postseason success. To do this accurately, we need your help.
While we have several existing banners recognizing state tournament appearances, district championships, and region championships, some years and teams may be missing or need verification. Our goal is to ensure that every qualifying team—across all sports and eras—is properly recognized.
We are seeking community members to form a small Athletic History Committee to help:
• Review existing gym banners
• Examine yearbooks, newspaper archives, and personal scrapbooks
• Verify postseason appearances by sport and year
• Help ensure the final list is accurate before new banners are produced
We know that many of you—former athletes, coaches, statisticians, and longtime fans—carry valuable knowledge of our school’s athletic history. Your memories and records are incredibly important to this project.
This is more than updating banners. It is about honoring generations of student-athletes and preserving our school’s story for the future.
If you are interested in serving on this committee or contributing information, please contact Mr. Ziebarth. Once we gather interested individuals, we will schedule an initial meeting to organize the effort.
Thank you for your continued support of Turtle Lake–Mercer School and for helping us celebrate our proud athletic tradition.
Kurt Ziebarth
Principal
Turtle Lake–Mercer School
As your principal, I am continually reminded of how proud we are of our student-athletes—past and present. When you walk into our gymnasium, you see banners representing years of dedication, teamwork, and team pride. However, we know there are still gaps in our historical athletic records, and we have an opportunity to better honor our school’s legacy.
We would like to create a banner for each sport to recognize postseason success. To do this accurately, we need your help.
While we have several existing banners recognizing state tournament appearances, district championships, and region championships, some years and teams may be missing or need verification. Our goal is to ensure that every qualifying team—across all sports and eras—is properly recognized.
We are seeking community members to form a small Athletic History Committee to help:
• Review existing gym banners
• Examine yearbooks, newspaper archives, and personal scrapbooks
• Verify postseason appearances by sport and year
• Help ensure the final list is accurate before new banners are produced
We know that many of you—former athletes, coaches, statisticians, and longtime fans—carry valuable knowledge of our school’s athletic history. Your memories and records are incredibly important to this project.
This is more than updating banners. It is about honoring generations of student-athletes and preserving our school’s story for the future.
If you are interested in serving on this committee or contributing information, please contact Mr. Ziebarth. Once we gather interested individuals, we will schedule an initial meeting to organize the effort.
Thank you for your continued support of Turtle Lake–Mercer School and for helping us celebrate our proud athletic tradition.
Kurt Ziebarth
Principal
Turtle Lake–Mercer School
McLean County Extension is offering "My First Business - Babysitting". This class is for youth ages 11 to 14 and will be held at Northland Health Center on May 29th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Check out the flyer for more information.
Parent/Teacher Conferences today starting at 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm. See you soon!
Our very own TL-M student, Inaia W., will be performing the National Anthem with her trumpet at the Boys' State B Basketball Tournament in Minot on Friday at 1:00 pm. We are so proud of you Inaia! Make it Count!
A time where our community can show up for others, by simply rocking some funky socks or wearing a designated color…
03/21- World Down Syndrome Day:
On World Down Syndrome Day, we help raise awareness by rocking a pair of fun or mismatched socks. This is an easy way to celebrate with our community and celebrate those who have Down Syndrome or know of someone with Down Syndrome. ROCK YOUR SOCKS ON MARCH 21st!
03/25- Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month:
During the month of March we celebrate those who are impacted by/with Cerebral Palsy. To help raise awareness, promote inclusion, and support research for those living with cerebral palsy. WEAR GREEN ON MARCH 25th!
04/02-Autism Acceptance Month:
On April 2nd we wear blue as a symbol of awareness and acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum. Blue was chosen as the color to represent calmness and serenity, which is an important part of individuals with autism days who may struggle with sensory overload. LIGHT IT UP BLUE ON 4.2!
So, TLM community let’s show up and support those in our life that are impacted.
03/21- World Down Syndrome Day:
On World Down Syndrome Day, we help raise awareness by rocking a pair of fun or mismatched socks. This is an easy way to celebrate with our community and celebrate those who have Down Syndrome or know of someone with Down Syndrome. ROCK YOUR SOCKS ON MARCH 21st!
03/25- Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month:
During the month of March we celebrate those who are impacted by/with Cerebral Palsy. To help raise awareness, promote inclusion, and support research for those living with cerebral palsy. WEAR GREEN ON MARCH 25th!
04/02-Autism Acceptance Month:
On April 2nd we wear blue as a symbol of awareness and acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum. Blue was chosen as the color to represent calmness and serenity, which is an important part of individuals with autism days who may struggle with sensory overload. LIGHT IT UP BLUE ON 4.2!
So, TLM community let’s show up and support those in our life that are impacted.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by today for Donuts with Adults for Reading Month!
TL-M FFA Chapter's Hoops for Hunger
During the State B Boys' Basketball Tournament, the TL-M FFA Chapter will donate $1 for every point scored by the Cougars to the Lord's Pantry. We invite local businesses and organizations to join us by matching the Cougar's points with a donation of their own. Together, we can turn every basket into support for families in our community!
During the State B Boys' Basketball Tournament, the TL-M FFA Chapter will donate $1 for every point scored by the Cougars to the Lord's Pantry. We invite local businesses and organizations to join us by matching the Cougar's points with a donation of their own. Together, we can turn every basket into support for families in our community!
Here is the link to the Central McLean reserved seating section. Any seats not purchased by 9:00 AM on Wednesday will be released to the general public.
https://gofan.co/season/163057
Here is the student section seating link for all games, they are $30 for all sessions: https://gofan.co/season/163065
Students will also have the option to purchase single session tickets for $6.00 by searching “NDHSAA” beginning on Monday, March 16 at 9:00 am.
Go Cougars!!🏀
https://gofan.co/season/163057
Here is the student section seating link for all games, they are $30 for all sessions: https://gofan.co/season/163065
Students will also have the option to purchase single session tickets for $6.00 by searching “NDHSAA” beginning on Monday, March 16 at 9:00 am.
Go Cougars!!🏀