Nay Ah Shing

Nay Ah Shing

    Nay Ah Shing Schools provide education for students in grades K-12. Nay Ah Shing is North Central Association (NCA) accredited and meets all criteria established by the State of Minnesota. Pine Grove Leadership in Aazhoomog (District III) is a satellite of Nay Ah Shing.

    Contact

    UPPER SCHOOL
    320-532-4695

    ABINOOJIIYAG
    320-532-4690

    PINE GROVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
    320-384-7598

    Programs

    OJIBWEMOWIN ENOKIIJIG

    This program integrates the Ojibwe language into the K-12 curriculum at Nay Ah Shing Schools and offers instruction on Ojibwe cultural activities, such as ricing, netting, trapping, and maple sugaring. The Ojibwe Language and Culture Program also works with Elders in the community through the Elder Advisory Team. During the summer, an immersion program is offered for all students. The program was recognized in 1999 as one of the top programs of its kind in the nation.

    Vacant
    Ojibwe Language Coordinator
    320-532-4690, ext. 2101

    COUNSELING SERVICES

    Counseling services offer individuals and groups the opportunity to explore academic or career options or have their questions or concerns addressed.

    School Career Counselor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2126

    Marge Weber
    Social Worker
    Email
    320-532-4690, ext. 2223

    School Psychologist
    320-532-4695, ext. 2147

    GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM

    Teachers, parents, or other community members can refer to this program students who they believe have unique abilities in academics, visual and performing arts, or other areas.

    Greg Rutter
    Coordinator
    Email
    320-532-4695

    AMERICAN INDIAN BUSINESS LEADERS (AIBL)

    Nay Ah Shing has two nationally recognized AIBL chapters for middle and high school students. Students in AIBL learn about starting and operating their own businesses during the school year and participate in a week-long summer entrepreneurship program. The Student Council hosts many events during the school year, including lock-ins, dances, carnivals, and community service projects.

    High School AIBL Advisor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2128

    Middle School AIBL Advisor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2117

    DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION (DARE)

    Drug Abuse Resistance Education, a national program that gives students the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence, is offered to Nay Ah Shing sixth grade students.

    School Resource Officer
    320-532-4695

    POWWOW PICZ

    Powwow Picz is a Nay Ah Shing student-run business that helps youth gain entrepreneurial skills. It is open at various times throughout the school year and at summer powwow events.

    High School AIBL Advisor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2128

    FUN CLUB

    This program was designed by students in kindergarten through grade four to get together for library activities such as reading, videos, or outdoor games.

    Activities Director
    Email
    320-532-4695, ext. 2120

    PLATO PROGRAM

    This program provides after-school and Saturday academic support throughout the school year for students in kindergarten through grade 12. It is designed to help students with homework and to provide opportunities for them to participate in fun and safe activities.

    Principal
    320-532-4695, ext. 2104

    Assistant Principal
    320-532-4690, ext. 2208

    Blenda Hagberg
    Teacher
    Email
    320-532-4690, ext. 21

    NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

    Nay Ah Shing’s National Honor Society is a national scholastic organization that recognizes high school students’ academic achievements. National Honor Society students participate in community service, gain leadership skills, and build character.

    Guidance Counselor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2126

    DRUM AND DANCE

    Nay Ah Shing students learn about drumming and dancing and participate in a variety of cultural presentations in and out of the classroom.

    Ojibwe Language Coordinator
    320-532-4695, ext. 2101

    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

    SPORTS, K-7
    Nay Ah Shing offers after-school athletics for every season, including volleyball, basketball, softball, golf, flag football, dance, and wrestling.

    Activities Director
    320-532-4695, ext. 2120

    SPORTS, 8-12
    Nay Ah Shing students can compete with students from schools in the Minnesota State High School League in sports such as volleyball, basketball, softball, and golf.

    Activities Director
    320-532-4695, ext. 2120

    STUDENTS AGAINST DESTRUCTIVE DECISIONS (SADD)

    Students Against Destructive Decisions is a peer leadership organization dedicated to preventing students from making destructive decisions. The group focuses on decreasing incidents of underage drinking, drug use, impaired driving, violence, depression, and suicide.

    Principal
    320-532-4695, ext. 2104

    Guidance Counselor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2126

    COUNSELING CIRCLE

    The Counseling Circle helps students deal with issues that prevent them from achieving positive school and social outcomes. The group is open to students in grades 5 to 12.

    Guidance Counselor
    320-532-4695, ext. 2126