💙 A Quick Nisswa Heads-Up…  We’ve Got Some Great Things Coming! March is keeping us on our toes—and we are here for it! 💙💜 We have so many fun and meaningful opportunities coming up for our students to show their Warrior pride (think: special color days and community moments ✨), and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss a thing. The best part? No need to buy anything. Our incredible PTO has made sure every single student can participate—classrooms will have simple necklaces ready to go so all can be included. 💙 (We’ve got you covered… just send your Warrior!) There was just too much not to share, so we’re sneaking in a little mini Nisswa News before the full April edition… and honestly—how is it almost April already?! Uffda! 😊 Take a quick peek below so you’re in the loop—there are some really special moments ahead for our students, and we can’t wait to experience them together. Be sure to pay attention to those classroom communications and revisit the Nisswa Calendar often. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and for supporting your Warrior. We are so grateful to be doing this together. 💙

EPILEPSY AWARENESS DAY  MARCH 26 💜On Thursday, we will recognize Epilepsy Awareness Day as a school community. Students and staff are encouraged to wear purple to show support for our friends with epilepsy. A few of our special Warriors will also be delivering purple necklaces so every student has something to wear and can be part of the day. Epilepsy is a health condition that some people have. It can sometimes cause seizures, and those can look different for different people. It is not something you can catch, and many people with epilepsy learn, play, and live full, active lives. At Nisswa, we take care of each other. We talk about how to  stay calm, get an adult for help, and show kindness and support if someone is having a seizure or needs help.

We encourage you to ask your student about what they learned and continue the conversation at home. 💜 LEARN ALL ABOUT THE DAY AT  LEARN ABOUT THE DAY AT: https://purpleday.org/about

Staff (for a bit!) + PTO Duck, Duck Bloom Meetin

💙 Nisswa Strong — We Need You! Thursday, March 26 | 3:00 PM
This will be a longer working session—come early, come later, stay as long as you’re able. Just jump in if you can—we’d love the support!
If you’re able to help in any way, please email nisswapto@gmail.com 💙

Our Nisswa PTO Duck, Duck, Bloom work is underway, and we’re asking our incredible community to jump in and support so we can continue doing what we do best—ensuring every dollar goes right back to your studentand creates those only-in-Nisswa experiences.
There is a place for everyone 🙌
✔️ Reach out to donors
✔️ Pick up items
✔️ Enter auction items
✔️ Help wherever you can
📍 Next Meeting: Thursday, March 26, 2026
🕒 Starting at 3:00 PM (or when you can!)
📚 Nisswa Library — we’ll be working into the evening

👉 Can’t make it but want to help? Email nisswapto@gmail.com
Come when you can, stay as long as you’re able—every bit matters.

🎟️ Get your tickets + donate here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/NfS/

🦆 What does PTO actually fund? A LOT. Nearly every part of your student’s experience is impacted by these dollars—and every dollar goes right back to your student.

Here’s just a short list (and truly, that’s not an exaggeration):
🚌 Field trips & transportation (Deep Portage, Camp Foley, Camp Confidence, Ski Gull + more)
📚 Literacy & structured literacy materials across all grades
🎨 Art supplies to support instruction across classrooms
💛 Student support tools (calming spaces, sensory supports)
📖 Library books & reading resources
🏫 Schoolwide events, celebrations & Warrior Way incentives
⚽ Recess equipment + major projects like the Warrior Course & Zip Line
🧰 Classroom organization & learning tools
👩‍🏫 Staff support tied directly to student learning
🌱 Outdoor learning spaces & school improvement projects
🎓 Two annual scholarships for graduating Nisswa alumni

✨ And that’s only the beginning…
Every donation fuels experiences beyond the classroom—field trips that spark curiosity, transportation that removes barriers, hands-on learning, and unforgettable moments that build belonging across our Warrior community.

🦆 Duck, Duck, Bloom is something special. Live auction = you must be in the room 👀 Therefore you need to get your tickets soon...
🎤 Live entertainment by our night’s hosts, plus the incredible musical talents of Maddie and Danny
Incredible baskets, MN-themed fun, and just the right amount of shenanigans 😄
If you’ve been waiting to donate—now’s the time! The form is quick and easy, and your contribution directly supports students and staff. Here is the link to get your tickets, to donate & where to find the silent auction. Do not wait, get all squared away today:  https://e.givesmart.com/events/NfS/
This event is always EPIC—but it only works because of YOU. Let’s do this, Nisswa. 💙

Warrior Way Rally Friday - Gear Up, Warriors! 💙

We are excited for our upcoming Warrior Way Rally this Friday! Students are encouraged to wear their Warrior Way shirt as we come together to celebrate our school community. This month, we are recognizing our March character focus: Leadership—celebrating students who lead by example, make positive choices, and support others each day. Looking ahead, April’s focus will be Creativity, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow in new and exciting ways!

The attached visuals help explain how our Warrior Way system supports learning, belonging, and growth—and how students are recognized throughout the year.

⏰ REMINDER: Please send your student in their Warrior Way shirt or blue on Friday… and if the laundry didn’t quite line up this week, we completely understand 😊💙

💙 World Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2026 — Wear Blue! On April 2, we recognize World Autism Awareness Day, a globally recognized day established by the United Nations to increase understanding of autism. At Nisswa, we use this day as an opportunity to learn together and continue building a school community where everyone belongs. Students are invited to wear blue to show unity and support 💙 Each classroom will also receive blue necklaces so all students can participate. Throughout the day, staff will guide conversationsfocused on: Understanding that everyone’s brain works in different ways Recognizing and respecting those differences Appreciating the unique ways each of us sees and experiences the world We will also take time to recognize that it is these differences that help build the strong, connected community we are so proud of at Nisswa. Each student plays an important role in making our school what it is. While this day brings focused attention, our commitment remains the same every day—we support, include, and value every student for who they are.

🎉 Preschool Registration is OPEN!  🎉

Registration is now open for Nisswa Elementary and all ISD 181 preschool locations as of March 23, 2026.Families can get started by scanning the QR code, visiting ec.isd181.org, or calling 218-454-5430 for more information.

[Monday, Mar 23 at 6:57 AM]
Good Monday morning,

Let’s get our Monday correction out of the way 😊 I had an error on the Future Warriors Night flyer and I apologize. The correct time is 5:00–6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 25. Thank you, as always, for helping catch things and for jumping in so quickly. It truly takes a village, and I am so grateful to be part of this one.

Now that we have that behind us, it is going to be the best week yet 💙

Go Warriors!