🌼 🦌 Enjoy some flora and fauna near the Middle School. The trail camera is up in the school forest, with lots of action from a doe and 2 fawns! Our school garden has lots of eagle pride with purple potatoes, cleome, and zinnias.
12 days ago, New Ulm Public Schools
The MS trail cam showing 3 deer in the school forest.
Purple potatoes growing in the ground.
White and pinkish-purple cleome flowers.
Pinkish-purple zinnia flowers in a row.
🌻 Washington Learning Center's garden is blooming! 🌻 The sunflowers in particular are several feet tall!
The butterflies were flittering about the garden during the photoshoot, but were a little camera shy. 🦋
22 days ago, New Ulm Public Schools
WLC's garden from one angle.
Multiple flowering plants
Pink flowers
A planter with glass sides to view the roots of the carrot plants.
WLC's garden from another angle.
A sunflower against the blue sky.
🌻🌼🌸🌷Morning Blooms from the Jefferson Garden 🌼🌸🌻🌷

Nature is loving this heat wave . . . The watering volunteers at Jefferson - not so much!

Did you know you can help too? During this hot heat, our raised bed garden needs lots of water. You can use the watering cans and rain barrels of water to help keep them alive! Just pop down anytime and help keep our garden blooming!
about 1 month ago, New Ulm Public Schools
A pink and yellow zinnia flower, with some morning glories climbing around it in the background.
A purple morning glory flower
Multiple yellow flowers.
A purple Zinnia.
A pink coneflower.
A sunflower.
Pink Sweet William or Dianthus flowers
2 black-eyed Susan flowers
A light purple morning glory.
A sunflower.
Three seats on the New Ulm Public Schools Board are up for election. Candidates can file from July 14 to July 28, 2026 for $2 at the District Office:
New Ulm Middle School, 414 South Payne Street, New Ulm 56073
Enter Door #1 and follow the arrows to the District Office.

The office hours are from 8am to 4pm. On July 28, the hours extend to 5pm.
Prospective candidates may make an appointment or stop by the District Offices
during the hours listed above.

To make an appointment, contact Michelle Johnson at mjohnson@newulm.k12.mn.us or 507-233-6183.

Withdrawal Deadline: July 30, 2026 by 5pm.

Certificate of Election Issued: 7 days after your board canvasses, if no recount
is requested, and candidate has filed their Certificate of Filing form.
Term Begins: January 4, 2027.

More information about becoming an MN School Board candidate: https://www.sos.mn.gov/election-administration-campaigns/become-a-candidate/filing-for-school-board-member/
More information about NUPS School Board: https://www.newulm.k12.mn.us/page/board-of-education
about 1 month ago, New Ulm Public Schools
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS 2026 The New Ulm Public School board has three positions available for the upcoming term. If you are interested in running, please complete the candidate filing process. Candidate filing: 7/14 - 7/28 $2.00 filing fee File at the District Office Open 8am-4pm More information can be found at https://www.newulm.k12.mn.us/page/board-of-education GENERAL ELECTION: NOVEMBER 3, 2026 VOTE
Thanks to the ISD 88 Foundation and the donated labor of the MS STEM teacher's spouse😁, the fence around the Middle School Garden is complete. May the deer get the hint that they are not welcome. But, people are always welcome to check it out and pull a few weeds if possible! 🌱
about 1 month ago, New Ulm Public Schools
The Middle School garden with the new fence being worked on, 1 person on a ladder and the other person carrying pieces.
A different angle of the garden, showing the greenhouse behind it, the fence complete.
🪴🌻 Summer is blooming for the pollinators in the Jefferson Garden! Monarchs are zooming around and the baby bunnies have sprung from their nest. Even Mama and Baby deer showed up for a grape snack. We let them know the good snacks were at the Middle School Garden so they headed that direction instead. 🦌🦋
about 2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Yellow flower
Pink puffball flower
Green grapes
Two deer walking away from Jefferson, towards the Middle School
Orange and yellow flower
Purpleish pink flower
Orange lily
White flower
Yellow flowers
Yellow and brown flower
For their last day of Technology Class, 8th graders experimented with different robots. 🤖
about 2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Two boys give thumbs up as their little robot travels down the track they drew.
Two girls pose with Von the dog and the track they drew for their robot.
A bunch of students around a track with ramps and a robot.
6 students ponder of the super long track they made with several robots traveling it.
3 students watch a few robots travel the track they made.
3 students with the track they made and their robot.
A few students controlling a couple different spherical robots using iPads, rolling them on the floor within the track and over ramps.
The Eagles Athletic Boosters Annual Tournament was held Monday, June 22nd, at the New Ulm Country Club. 26 teams competed in this year's tournament.
Congratulations to the champions: Colton Anderson, Brayden Wendinger, Asher Wendinger, and Patrick Bakken! (1st picture)
2nd place: Steve Pearson, Mitch Mullenbach, Matt Pearson, and Ben Pearson. (2nd picture)
about 2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
A group photo of the winners of the tournament: Colton Anderson, Brayden Wendinger, Asher Wendinger, and Patrick Bakken
A photo of the 2nd place team: Steve Pearson, Mitch Mullenbach, Matt Pearson, and Ben Pearson
The 2025-2026 school year is over!
Have a great Summer, everyone! 😎

There are some more school memories to be shared, as well as some info on upcoming opportunities, so this page will continue posting through the Summer.
2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Picture of the eagle mascot jumping with a fictional beach backdrop. "Have a Great Summer!" is written at the top.
Cougar 7th grade math students spent time building castles out of nets that they folded into 3D shapes. Each group calculated the surface area of the shapes and total volume of their castle. Teams then voted on the best castle. Congratulations to the winning students (1st picture)! 🏰
2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
3 students holding the castle they made that won them the competition.
2 students holding their red, white, and yellow castle.
4 students and their blue castle, titled Waterville.
2 students working on their almost finished black and orange castle.
A Spongebob themed castle.
Students working on their paper castles.
Students working on their paper castles.
Students working on their paper castles.
Mrs. Nordling’s third grade class enjoying learning about moon phases with Oreo cookies! 🌑 🌒 🌓 🌔 🌕🌖 🌗 🌘
2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
A student with a completed moon phase cycle made out of oreos.
A student with a partially finished moon phase cycle made out of oreos.
A student sheepishly looking at his moon phase cycle made out of oreos, a bite has been taken out of one of them.
A student with a completed moon phase cycle made out of oreos.
2 students working on their moon phases.
2 students working on their moon phases.
Mr. Longtin's Intro to Woods class with their completed flag projects. 🇺🇸
2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
The students in the class each holding up the wooden flag they made.
One of the wooden flags.
🐉 The Dragon house students "lost" some dragon eggs. 🥚 The Mustang house found and returned them for a sweet reward! 🍩
2 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Group of students with donuts, a student in the center holding a basket above his head.
Plastic eggs with the plastic dragons that were inside.
Every year at the Jefferson Art Show, one student's artwork from each grade is selected to be on display permanently.
Congratulations to Nolan S. (1st grade), Elias K. (2nd grade), Brooks D. (3rd Grade), and Emma R. (4th Grade) for being chosen! 🎨
3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
1st grader Nolan. S holding his illustration of a cupcake with sprinkles.
2nd grader Elias K. holding their watercolor illustration of a rainbow and flowers.
3rd grader Brooks D. Holding a picture of his cardboard sculpture of a Vikings football player.
4th grader Emma R. holding her illustration of a giraffe.

For the History through Film class, students' final project was to create a plan for a movie based on a historical event that they would find interesting. After the presentations, students voted for awards in various categories. 🏆
The winners are, from L to R: Best Picture: Rocco, Best Music: Tristan, Best Poster: Brady, Best Pitch: Levi, Best Cast: George, Best Screenplay: Breanna, and Box Office Champ: Josh.
Honorable Mention to, L to R: Ava, Savannah, Rowan, and Methodius.

3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
7 HS students hold up tiny trophies. Names listed in the post.
4 runner-up students pose for a picture. Names in post.
Mr. Bute's AP World History class traveled to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and then a Tour of the Watt Munisotaram Buddhist Temple near Empire, Minnesota. They are reviewing different elements of historical art and architecture, culture, and world civilizations. Earlier this year they visited Saint Paul's Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Mary, and the Hindu Temple in Maple Grove.
3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Class and their teacher, along with the Buddhist member, posing for a photo inside the temple.
Class and their teacher, along with the Buddhist member, posing for a photo outside the temple.
3 students and the Buddhist member, pose for a photo inside the temple.
Group of students looking around inside the temple.
Group of students listening to their guide, pointing to paintings in the temple.
Group of students listening to their guide, pointing to paintings in the temple. Closer look at the paintings.
Group of students listening to their guide, looking at a different part of the inside of the temple.
A view outside and perhaps on the temple, with students walking towards it.
We were super excited to have the mayor, Kathleen Backer, come and talk to our 3rd graders. In 3rd grade we learn all about the different types of governments: local, state, and national. It was quite exciting to meet one of our local leaders. We got to learn about what being the mayor of New Ulm looks like and even earned ourselves our very own mayor pins!
3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
A group of students pose for a group photo with New Ulm mayor, Kathleen Backer.
A different group of students pose for a group photo with New Ulm mayor, Kathleen Backer.
The mayor speaks to the students in a classroom.
Last week, New Ulm Middle School had mini courses that students could sign up to be in for the week during advisory. This was the Walking Club mini course group! They had the perfect weather for walking. 😎
3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Students and staff of the Walking Club pose in front of the Middle School for a picture.
3rd grade had an excellent time exploring and discovering new things at the MN Science Museum. 🦕 🧑‍🚀 This field trip was generously paid for by grants and donations by the MN Science Museum, MN Vikings and 3M! Thank you to these organizations for making this field trip possible!!!
3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
4 girls looking up at the tornado exhibit.
5 boys pose for a picture in front of the stegosaurus skeleton, with 2 boys posing behind.
5 girls pose for a picture in front of the giant spacesuit in the center of the science museum.
4 students pose for a picture in front of a model dinosaur.
Multiple students working on stuff in a hands-on exhibit.
Students gathered around the ball launcher exhibit.
Students with headphones working on a worksheet at a hands-on exhibit.
Students at a hands-on engineering exhibit.
Multiple students working on stuff in a hands-on exhibit.
3 students working on a floor-puzzle with big pieces.
Ms. Baumann's 8th grade Food and Fitness classes had their annual Master Chef competition! These groups did such a phenomenal job using spices to create some fun flavors!! The judges talked very highly of these dishes!! Dishes included Chicken Tacos, Chicken Wraps (with homemade hot sauce), Chicken Parmesan, Homemade Churros, Alfredo, Pancakes with Homemade Sausage, and a few other awesome dishes! Great job 8th graders!! 🧑‍🍳
3 months ago, New Ulm Public Schools
Two pans of tacos in the center, with a pancake tray to the left and a pasta plate, salad, and fried tortilla chips to the right.
A tray containing pancakes, muffins, syrup, and other breakfast goodies. Other food and a drawing can be seen on the table in the background.
A plate of tacos, a cup of salsa, and a plate of churros with chocolate sauce and whipped topping.
Multiple plates with half a sandwich on each one of them, all of them sporting decorative picks. There is also a plate of chocolate chip cookies with a umbrella pick.
A plate with a chicken pasta dish, a bowl of salad, and plate with fried tortilla's with cinnamon and chocolate sauce on the side.
A plate with some kind of soft-shell taco, a bowl of cucumbers, and a bowl of pasta.
A plate of chicken wraps with hot sauce.
A plate with chicken wraps.
A plate of chicken parmesan on a bed of noodles.
A plate of chicken Alfredo pasta.