Underwood School District

At Underwood school, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our new Student Coffee Cart gives students the opportunity to build real-world skills in a hands-on setting. Students practice counting money, making change, preparing drinks, cleaning workspaces and building communication and social skills. Most importantly, they are building confidence and independence while interacting with staff and peers. Programs like our Coffee Cart are just one example of how we create meaningful learning experiences that help students grow, build independence, and prepare for the future.

Spring Sports sign up sheets are in the main office for grades 7-12 for baseball, softball, track, and golf.
**For Softball players, Softball practice will start on March 9th for Varsity and 7-12 pitchers and catchers.

The Underwood chapter is proud to announce that eight students have qualified for the BPA State competition this week: March 5-7. Good Luck!

McKenna Geones: Extemporaneous Speech and Health Research Presentation
Treysen Pederson: Device Configuration and Network Technology
Mason Hoyt: Banking/Finance and Legal Office Procedures
Bria Mayers: Economic Research Team and Medical Coding
Katrian Lindstrom: Economic Research Team
Chloe Cruz: Economic Research Individual
Ainsley Finseth: Economic Research Team
Tucker Fick: Health Administration Procedures

We are incredibly proud to share that Mr. Brian Hovland will be inducted into the Girls Basketball Hall of Fame this fall!

Coach Hovland's impact on girls basketball has been felt for years through his leadership, passion and unwavering commitment to student-athletes. This honor is a true reflection of the countless hours, relationships and positive influence he has invested in the game and in young people along the way.

Underwood is fortunate to call Coach Hovland one of our own and we couldn’t be more excited to see his contributions recognized at this level. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Hovland on this well-deserved honor- an outstanding achievement and a proud moment for our entire community! 👏🏀

#UnderwoodProud #HallOfFame #GirlsBasketball #WellDeserved

🧹 WE’RE HIRING! – CUSTODIAN 🧹
Underwood Public Schools
💰 $20.00/hour
🕒 Schedule: Mon–Fri, 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (full-time)
💪 Perks: Full single health insurance (full-time), paid leave, PERA retirement, free school fitness membership

Underwood Public Schools is looking for a reliable, hard-working custodian to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants a stable job that truly matters.

What you’ll do:
✔️ Keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming
✔️ Support daily operations and school events
✔️ Work independently and as part of a great team
✔️ Light maintenance and grounds work as needed

What we’re looking for:
✔️ Dependable and punctual
✔️ Willing to learn
✔️ Custodial experience helpful, but not required

Why Underwood?
⭐ Competitive starting wage
⭐ Year-round employment
⭐ Supportive school community
⭐ Work that makes a difference every day

📞 Interested?
Contact Underwood Public Schools or stop by the district office to apply.

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Underwood School Families – reminder! 📣

Underwood will have an early release on Wednesday, December 3rd at 12:45 PM.
Please plan accordingly for student pick-up and after-school arrangements.

Thank you! 🚀

🎉 Special Game Night Menu — Friday, December 12! 🎉

Join us at Underwood School on Friday, December 12 for a home double header as our Boys & Girls Rockets take on the Lake Park Audubon Raiders! 🏀🔥

We’re rolling out a $5 Game-Day Basket Menu for this night only:

🍗 Chicken Strip Basket with Fries
🔥 Boneless Wing Basket (BBQ or Buffalo) with Fries
🧀 Mozzarella Cheese Stick Basket with Fries

Come hungry, enjoy a fun night of basketball and cheer on the Rockets! 🚀🧡

Underwood School and buses will be 2 hours late on Wednesday, November 26th due to weather conditions. No breakfast will be served.
Thank you.

The Fitness Center will be closed Thanksgiving Thursday, and also Friday, as there is no school, and no staff in the building. Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 1st.

🍽️ Join Our Kitchen Team at Underwood Public Schools! 🍽️ Underwood Public Schools is hiring a dedicated team member to help serve our students and staff in the kitchen! This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a school setting and making a daily impact in a positive environment. Position Highlights: 👩‍🍳 Serve as the point person for our lunch program 💻 Verify student PINs in our computer system 🥗 Help with food prep and kitchen duties as needed Schedule: 📅 Monday–Friday 🕗 7:45 AM–12:45 PM (follows school calendar) Pay: 💵 $14.23–$16.00/hour (based on experience) What We’re Looking For: ✅ Great attention to detail ✅ Positive attitude & team player ✅ Basic computer skills (training provided!) If you're looking for meaningful work in a fun and supportive school environment — we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: 📄 Cover letter 📝 Completed Underwood School District Employment Application 🎓 Any applicable college transcripts Send materials or questions to: 📧 Jeff Wilson, Superintendent – jwilson@underwood.k12.mn.us 📞 218-826-6101 ext. 104 🌐 www.underwood.k12.mn.us

SUMMER FITNESS CENTER HOURS: Beginning Tues, May 27th these summer hours are in effect: Monday-Thursday 6am-7am Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm No Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays.

HIGHWAY 210 AND COUNTY RD 35 STOP SIGN UPDATE: On Tuesday, May 27, crews will install an all-way stop at the intersection of Highway 210 and Otter Tail County Road 35 in Underwood, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. To increase safety at the intersection, MnDOT is changing the traffic control from a two-way stop to a four-way stop. Signs and pavement markings will be installed on Highway 210 to accommodate the change; stop signs already exist at the County Road 35 portion of the intersection. Stops and stop ahead signs will be illuminated with LED blinking lights. Tube delineators will also be installed and will serve as an interim change until MnDOT returns later this year to construct raised concrete medians on Highway 210 and additional pavement markings. Message boards and signs will be placed in advance to the intersection on Highway 210 to warn drivers of this change. Drivers should use caution when driving through the intersection while the changeover process is happening.

Underwood Community Memorial Day Program is Monday, May 26th at 9am in the school gym.

Elementary field day originally scheduled for tomorrow will be cancelled due to the forecasted 40 degree temps, 20 mph winds and 90% chance of rain. The phy-ed teachers will be doing the competitions during their phy-ed classes.

Graduation is all set for Saturday, May 17 @ 2:00pm at the Underwood High School Gym! Congratulations class of 2025!

Underwood School will once again accept bids for our Carpentry Class House building project for the 2025-26 school Year.

It is MN Girls Basketball All Star Weekend 2025! Representing Underwood is Kallyn Grove, who was selected for the MN Class A All-star team. Kallyn was one of the 42 players in the state selected for this event. Also, Underwood GBB coach Brian Hovland was selected as the Class A All-star Head Coach. Brian will be assisted by Assistant Coaches Carly Jensen and Sydney Hovland during the All-Star game. This event is held at Carleton College in Northfield on Saturday, April 5.

Underwood School will now have a flexible learning day on Thursday, April 3rd. This is due to the road conditions in our area. There will be no after school activities today.