North Dakota author, RubyAnn Stiegelmeier, came to visit our elementary students on Tuesday. Thank you to the North Dakota State Library for making this possible!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Elementary students gathered around an adult author reading her book
Elementary students sitting in a library listening to a speaker
Elementary students gathered around an adult author reading her book
Elementary students gathered around an adult author reading her book
The elementary students had fun celebrating Valentine's Day this year. How creative!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Upper elementary students posing with their homemade Valentine's Day boxes
Preschool students wearing heart-shaped glasses and posing with their teacher
Preschool students wearing heart-shaped glasses and posing with their teacher
Preschool students posing with their homemade Valentine's Day boxes
Preschool students posing with their homemade Valentine's Day boxes
Preschool students sitting at their desks listening to the School Resource Officer speak

School 1-hour delay. Starts at 9:30 AM. Buses running where possible.

8 months ago, Ms. D'Aulan Bussman, Superintendent
McClusky-Goodrich Dragon Mascot
Today, our McClusky-Goodrich family had the joy of celebrating School Resource Officer Day with Deputy Thompson, and our hearts are full. Students and staff packed the elementary lunchroom with smiles, high-fives, and a lot of hugs! Deputy Thompson's calm presence, sense of humor, and genuine connection with kids make a difference far beyond any single moment, and it was special to see our students say "thank you" back to him today. We are deeply grateful for Deputy Thompson's commitment to building relationships, showing up for our students, and being a trusted adult in our halls and classrooms. Thank you, Deputy Thompson!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
A male school resource officer sitting at the lunch table with upper elementary boys.
A male school resource officer getting hugs from lower elementary girls
A male school resource officer getting hugs from lower elementary girls
A male school resource officer receiving a paper from upper elementary students.
Hand-drawn pictures celebrating the school resource officer taped to the outside windows of the school.
Hand-drawn pictures celebrating the school resource officer taped to the outside windows of the school.
Hand-drawn pictures celebrating the school resource officer taped to the outside windows of the school.
Hand-drawn pictures celebrating the school resource officer taped to the outside windows of the school.
Hand-drawn pictures celebrating the school resource officer taped to the outside windows of the school.
On February 17th, North Dakota author RubyAnn Stiegelmeier will be visiting the elementary school. Letters have been sent home with the elementary students and their families. If a family would like to pre-order one of her books, you can do so online and she will bring a signed copy when she arrives. Thank you to the ND State Library for this opportunity for our kiddos!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
A photo of a book lying on a table.
American Heart Association visited our school this morning and we have accepted the Kids Heart Challenge for grades PK-6. Students will be raising money to reach their goal. If they reach their goal, not only does the school receive money, but we will also have a staff race with blow-up costumes. Their challenge will go for the next two weeks. Stay tuned!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Elementary students sitting on a gym floor listening to an American Heart Association representative.
Elementary students holding up signs showing the American Heart Association characters.
Elementary students jumping around in a school gym.
Congratulations to the January 2026 MGPS Dragons of the Month!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Two young elementary students posing with a Dragon of the Month T-shirt
Two high school students holding Dragon of the Month t-shirts
The Central Regional Special Education Unit is hosting their Spring Preschool Screening Event on Thursday, March 5th at the McClusky-Goodrich Elementary School from 9am to noon. Contact Trista Zerr by phone at 701.341.0539 or via email at trista.zerr@k12.nd.us to sign up for the free screening.
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Free Preschool Screening on March 5th at the elementary school from 9am to noon.
Our School Resource Officer, Deputy Thompson, stopped by to play pickleball with the high school PE class.
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
A deputy sheriff playing pickleball in a high school gym with three teenage boys.
A deputy sheriff playing pickleball in a high school gym with three teenage boys.
A deputy sheriff playing pickleball in a high school gym with three teenage boys.
A deputy sheriff playing pickleball in a high school gym with three teenage boys.
A deputy sheriff playing pickleball in a high school gym with three teenage boys.
A deputy sheriff playing pickleball in a high school gym with three teenage boys.
Mrs. Stober's 3rd graders are learning about motion, forces, and speed in science. They combined their knowledge of these and their recent research on Olympic events to create skiers that will stay upright while accelerating downhill. They tested them out indoors going down a ramp and then took them outside to the snow. Ask a third grader how their skier did!
8 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Elementary students testing their homemade skiers on a snow hill.
Elementary students posing with their homemade skiers outside in the snow.
Third graders teamed up with the juniors and seniors this week to research the invention of the light bulb and the telephone for an upcoming newspaper article the third graders will be writing. 
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Elementary students and their high school mentors conducting research on their computers.
Elementary students and their high school mentors conducting research on their computers.
Elementary students and their high school mentors conducting research on their computers.
Family Dance in Underwood on January 24, 2026 has been cancelled.
9 months ago, Ms. D'Aulan Bussman, Superintendent
Dance Notice now cancelled

No school for Friday, January 16, 2026. Stay home and stay safe.

9 months ago, Ms. D'Aulan Bussman, Superintendent
No School - January 16, 2026

School will be running one hour late so we will start at 9:30 AM. No breakfast or no PK.

9 months ago, Ms. D'Aulan Bussman, Superintendent
Underwood is holding a Glowball dance! Check out the details.
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Underwood is holding a Glowball dance on January 24, 2026
At last night's board meeting, the MGPS School Board approved the 4-day school week for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. School is scheduled to start on August 17, 2026.

Thank you to the board members, the committee members and all those who made their voices heard. We appreciate your input!
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
The MGPS School Board approved the 4-day school week for the 2026-27 school year. School starts on August 17, 2026.
Before winter break, the Kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grade students went on a field trip to the Heritage Center in Bismarck! They got to take Mr. Pat Faul's new bus! They enjoyed the cozy ride! The 2nd grade students finished the book, "The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark." As a reward we went to explore some more about dinosaurs! Once they all filled our their dinosaur packets, they got to play in the "Tree House!"

Thank you to our bus driver and chaperones who helped make this a successful trip!
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Lower elementary students posing in front of their bus, and in front of a dinosaur skeleton at a museum
Lower elementary students posing with their teachers and a giant blow-up Rudolph
Two lower elementary students writing in their Field Trip Packs
Lower elementary students looking at a museum display
Our 4th graders had a wonderful instrument fitting last week! They had so much fun exploring and trying out different instruments. Thanks to Eckroth Music for coming in and helping each student find the right fit. We're excited to begin our musical journey!
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Elementary students getting fitted for instruments
Elementary students getting fitted for instruments
Elementary students getting fitted for instruments
Elementary students getting fitted for instruments
Elementary students getting fitted for instruments
The third graders earned a positive behavior party for following the Dragon Way! They watched a Crunch Lab video and had snacks.
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
Young elementary students sitting in their desks, eating snacks and watching a video
Big congratulations to Ethan Saueressig for earning a spot in the Junior High All-State Band! Ethan earned this honor through a recorded audition of etude and scales. He will represent our school at the state event on March 13 - 14 at Mandan High School. We are so proud of him!
9 months ago, McClusky-Goodrich Public School
A junior high boy posing with his trumpet