Greetings BOLD Community,
We have made it to the final week of the 2025-2026 school year. Although the school year is coming to a close, the renovation will rage on throughout the summer. I will continue to provide updates throughout the summer as well.
Area E- new front entrance
Counter tops? Supposedly next week but have been hearing this for some time…
New storefront entrance into office 6/17
Civil work on exterior start 5/26
Masters needs to reinsulate the pipes due to the leak and change out ceiling tiles.
Area D-
new addition on West Side
Footings and foundations completed
Back fill completed
Masonry work on all exterior wall starting- will continue for weeks
Structural steel start 5/26 – 4-6 weeks
Summer Slam 2026
Band room duct work, piping, electrical ran through there and training room
Locker room demo is almost complete
North toilet rooms completed demo, new plumbing work has started
Continue work in upper science rooms
Bird Island
Demo complete
Need date of civil work starting, might be after Area E is completed
We have made it to the final week of the 2025-2026 school year. Although the school year is coming to a close, the renovation will rage on throughout the summer. I will continue to provide updates throughout the summer as well.
Area E- new front entrance
Counter tops? Supposedly next week but have been hearing this for some time…
New storefront entrance into office 6/17
Civil work on exterior start 5/26
Masters needs to reinsulate the pipes due to the leak and change out ceiling tiles.
Area D-
new addition on West Side
Footings and foundations completed
Back fill completed
Masonry work on all exterior wall starting- will continue for weeks
Structural steel start 5/26 – 4-6 weeks
Summer Slam 2026
Band room duct work, piping, electrical ran through there and training room
Locker room demo is almost complete
North toilet rooms completed demo, new plumbing work has started
Continue work in upper science rooms
Bird Island
Demo complete
Need date of civil work starting, might be after Area E is completed
Bright and early on Saturday, May 2nd, members of the BOLD High School National Honor Society traded sleeping in for garbage bags, hi-vis vests, and gloves as we tackled our 3-mile stretch of Hwy 7 near Lake Lillian for Adopt-A-Highway! Our NHS chapter has proudly cared for this section since 1990, and while picking up trash may not sound like the ultimate Saturday morning activity for high school students, our members always find ways to make it memorable. From teamwork and laughs to discovering some truly bizarre roadside treasures, it’s become a tradition full of fun and connection. This spring cleanup resulted in about 16 bags of trash collected which is helping keep our community clean, one mile at a time! #BOLDPride #NationalHonorSociety #AdoptAHighway #CommunityStrong
Greetings BOLD Community,
I don't have a lot of details to share this week, but I can answer some questions that have been burning in the minds of some.
Are there any penalties for delays built into our contract with Nexus?
The answer is no. However, Nexus is doing what they can to get this project done as quickly as possible.
What is the status of the gym floor in Bird Island?
According to the flooring company, FLR, it looks like it may be ok, but we are going to wait until the end of the summer to make that final determination. We want to see how the floor handles summer humidity.
If anyone would like to discuss anything in relation to the project, where we are, and why, please feel free to reach out.
Meanwhile, tonight is the last night to check out "Leaving Iowa!
Take care everyone,
Tim
I don't have a lot of details to share this week, but I can answer some questions that have been burning in the minds of some.
Are there any penalties for delays built into our contract with Nexus?
The answer is no. However, Nexus is doing what they can to get this project done as quickly as possible.
What is the status of the gym floor in Bird Island?
According to the flooring company, FLR, it looks like it may be ok, but we are going to wait until the end of the summer to make that final determination. We want to see how the floor handles summer humidity.
If anyone would like to discuss anything in relation to the project, where we are, and why, please feel free to reach out.
Meanwhile, tonight is the last night to check out "Leaving Iowa!
Take care everyone,
Tim
Elementary Yearbooks have been distributed! If you missed out on
ordering one and would like one, we have a limited amount of extras.
These will be on a first come first serve basis. The cost is $16.
We are so grateful to the area businesses who have spoiled our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week with treats! Your generosity and support mean so much and help make our staff feel valued. Thank you for taking such great care of our educators—we appreciate you!
Retirement Party for Gayle Grimm ECSE Teacher - 19 years of service.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
If you are feeling thankful for a positive impact a teacher has had on your life, this is a great week to show that appreciation.
In other news, the board approved May 21st as a non-instructional day, so the last day of school is now May 20th. There will still be an early release at 1 pm.
Please reach out with any questions you may have about this.
Tim
If you are feeling thankful for a positive impact a teacher has had on your life, this is a great week to show that appreciation.
In other news, the board approved May 21st as a non-instructional day, so the last day of school is now May 20th. There will still be an early release at 1 pm.
Please reach out with any questions you may have about this.
Tim
Greetings BOLD Community,
Thank you to the amazing turnout for the spring music performance in the big gym yesterday. Seeing that kind of community support was inspiring. It won't be long now, and we will be able to use the new main entrance to get in that gym.
We will find out Tuesday what the ultimate verdict is on the Bird Island gym floor. Servpro is still working to get everything completely dry.
We did find out that we will NOT need to replace any walls in the elementary classrooms. The experts from IEA have determined that once we fix the condensate tank for the boilers, the steam leaks will no longer occur.
The custodians have been and will continue to do extra duty, painting, and waxing floors, to help get the interior of the building looking good and maintained.
Take care everyone,
Tim
Thank you to the amazing turnout for the spring music performance in the big gym yesterday. Seeing that kind of community support was inspiring. It won't be long now, and we will be able to use the new main entrance to get in that gym.
We will find out Tuesday what the ultimate verdict is on the Bird Island gym floor. Servpro is still working to get everything completely dry.
We did find out that we will NOT need to replace any walls in the elementary classrooms. The experts from IEA have determined that once we fix the condensate tank for the boilers, the steam leaks will no longer occur.
The custodians have been and will continue to do extra duty, painting, and waxing floors, to help get the interior of the building looking good and maintained.
Take care everyone,
Tim
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to our amazing principals, Melissa Hoffman Bodin & Kris Flohrs Krafka 🎉
Thank you for being the wearers of all the hats and doing whatever it takes to keep our building running smoothly each and every day. From supporting students and staff to stepping in wherever needed, you are never afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.
Your leadership, dedication, and care for our school community do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for BOLD! ❤️🩶
Thank you for being the wearers of all the hats and doing whatever it takes to keep our building running smoothly each and every day. From supporting students and staff to stepping in wherever needed, you are never afraid to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.
Your leadership, dedication, and care for our school community do not go unnoticed. We appreciate everything you do for BOLD! ❤️🩶
📚 BOLD Summer School is coming up! If your student needs to recover a credit or stay on track for graduation, this is a great opportunity.
📅 May 26 – July 16
⏰ Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 BOLD High School
🎓 Grades 7–12 | Up to 1.5 credits
Watch for your notification letter in the mail. Questions? Reach out to Melissa Hoffman Bodin at melissa.bodin@bold.k12.mn.us or (320) 523-1031 ext. 3103.
#BOLDWarriors #SummerSchool #CreditRecovery
📅 May 26 – July 16
⏰ Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 BOLD High School
🎓 Grades 7–12 | Up to 1.5 credits
Watch for your notification letter in the mail. Questions? Reach out to Melissa Hoffman Bodin at melissa.bodin@bold.k12.mn.us or (320) 523-1031 ext. 3103.
#BOLDWarriors #SummerSchool #CreditRecovery
🎭 Come support our talented students at the BOLD BLHS Spring Play!
Join us for an evening of entertainment, hard work, and creativity brought to life on stage. Our students have put in countless hours to make this production something special, and they’d love to see a great crowd there cheering them on!
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun night out—you won’t want to miss it! 🌟
Join us for an evening of entertainment, hard work, and creativity brought to life on stage. Our students have put in countless hours to make this production something special, and they’d love to see a great crowd there cheering them on!
Bring your friends and family and enjoy a fun night out—you won’t want to miss it! 🌟
The NHS sponsored Blood Drive will be in the SMALL GYM tomorrow, Monday, April 27th. Please enter the parking lot off of 7th Street and drive through the parking lot traveling south like you are going to the football field. A few spots will be saved for donors next to the building by the Southeast entrance near the District Office and AD trailers.
Prom Grand March is tonight at 5:00 PM. This is a special event, and we hope to see you there! If you can't be there in person, we will be livestreaming this event on the BOLD 2534 Facebook page. This is our previous page, and it currently works best for livestreaming events. We'll be live a few minutes before the event begins. Fingers crossed that the rain holds off for the march.
A reminder:
To help things run smoothly, we ask that community members please do not park in the main parking lot during the event. This space will be reserved for prom attendees, as well as for the fire department to pull their vehicles after the drive-up.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep everything safe and organized. Thank you for supporting our students and making this a great event!
A reminder:
To help things run smoothly, we ask that community members please do not park in the main parking lot during the event. This space will be reserved for prom attendees, as well as for the fire department to pull their vehicles after the drive-up.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep everything safe and organized. Thank you for supporting our students and making this a great event!
Greetings BOLD Community,
Here is your weekly construction update:
Area E (New Entrance)
Building final inspection approved for this area
Electrical final inspection approved for this area
Casework installed - counter tops on delay, to be installed 4/30
Ceiling tiles all being installed
Glass storefront from corridor to receptionist to be installed next week (temp)
Flooring finished tomorrow
Final paint fixes Monday
Sprinkler final test / filling system Monday
Sit / stand desk 4/30
Area D (NW Corner)
Footings and foundations continue, will continue for next week
Back fill / prep for masonry works continuously next three weeks
Structural steel start 5/7
Summer Slam 2026
Band room is demo’d!
AHU work starting by stage and pool; choir will start the 5th
Continue work in upper science rooms
When main office mores start work in old office area
Bird Island
Demo continues
The building flooded Monday when the demo crew hit a sprinkler line that was not capped off. Thanks to the heroic efforts of said demo crew and several BOLD staff members, we got the water dried up relatively quickly. However, water did get on the gym floor in the big gym. Service Pro has been out there all week making sure that the gym floor gets completely dry, underneath as well. On Monday, FLR (the flooring company) will be out there to determine if any damage was done to the floor. Nexus has taken full responsibility for this accident. I will give another update on this at the school board meeting Monday.
Take care everyone,
Tim
Here is your weekly construction update:
Area E (New Entrance)
Building final inspection approved for this area
Electrical final inspection approved for this area
Casework installed - counter tops on delay, to be installed 4/30
Ceiling tiles all being installed
Glass storefront from corridor to receptionist to be installed next week (temp)
Flooring finished tomorrow
Final paint fixes Monday
Sprinkler final test / filling system Monday
Sit / stand desk 4/30
Area D (NW Corner)
Footings and foundations continue, will continue for next week
Back fill / prep for masonry works continuously next three weeks
Structural steel start 5/7
Summer Slam 2026
Band room is demo’d!
AHU work starting by stage and pool; choir will start the 5th
Continue work in upper science rooms
When main office mores start work in old office area
Bird Island
Demo continues
The building flooded Monday when the demo crew hit a sprinkler line that was not capped off. Thanks to the heroic efforts of said demo crew and several BOLD staff members, we got the water dried up relatively quickly. However, water did get on the gym floor in the big gym. Service Pro has been out there all week making sure that the gym floor gets completely dry, underneath as well. On Monday, FLR (the flooring company) will be out there to determine if any damage was done to the floor. Nexus has taken full responsibility for this accident. I will give another update on this at the school board meeting Monday.
Take care everyone,
Tim
Prom Grand March is coming up! 🎉
Join us on April 25 at 5:00 PM for this special event—we hope to see you there!
To help things run smoothly, we ask that community members please do not park in the main parking lot during the event. This space will be reserved for prom attendees, as well as for the fire department to pull their vehicles after the drive-up.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep everything safe and organized. Thank you for supporting our students and making this a great event!
Join us on April 25 at 5:00 PM for this special event—we hope to see you there!
To help things run smoothly, we ask that community members please do not park in the main parking lot during the event. This space will be reserved for prom attendees, as well as for the fire department to pull their vehicles after the drive-up.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep everything safe and organized. Thank you for supporting our students and making this a great event!
Blood Shortage announced by the American Red Cross!!!! We have a lot of spots left to fill before our next NHS sponsored Blood Drive this coming Monday, April 27, 2026. Please sign up to donate if you are willing and able. Donors will receive a $15 e-gift card through email.
Blood Donor Sign-Up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=BOLDHS&driveType=all
Rapid Pass for Donors: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html
Blood Donor Sign-Up: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=BOLDHS&driveType=all
Rapid Pass for Donors: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html
Our BOLD students had an incredible showing at the Culinary Skills Challenge at SMSU!
The BBQ team delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 144 out of 150 points, while our culinary team brought home multiple first-place finishes—including an Asian-themed cooking competition. Students also showcased their creativity in events like cupcake decorating and hands-on cooking challenges.
Beyond the competition, students took part in engaging sessions, learning new skills like making bacon breakfast sandwiches and exploring the culinary field.
To top it all off, several BOLD students earned first place honors and were awarded $2,000 scholarships to SMSU.
We are proud of the hard work, talent, and dedication these students demonstrated!
The BBQ team delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 144 out of 150 points, while our culinary team brought home multiple first-place finishes—including an Asian-themed cooking competition. Students also showcased their creativity in events like cupcake decorating and hands-on cooking challenges.
Beyond the competition, students took part in engaging sessions, learning new skills like making bacon breakfast sandwiches and exploring the culinary field.
To top it all off, several BOLD students earned first place honors and were awarded $2,000 scholarships to SMSU.
We are proud of the hard work, talent, and dedication these students demonstrated!
🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌎
Mrs. Lankenau's class started their day by doing their part in keeping our Earth clean!
Mrs. Lankenau's class started their day by doing their part in keeping our Earth clean!
Here is what is coming up over the horizon:
Area E (New Entrance)
Finishes happening now- painting, flooring
Ceiling grid and board tiles installed
Casework install 4/22
Doors and hardware started
Cleaners 4/20
Final inspections planned for the week of the 20th. Once signed off, they can move in
Area D (NW Corner)
Footings and foundations continue, will continue for the next two weeks
Backfill / prep for masonry works continuously for the next three weeks
Structural steel starts 4/27
Summer Slam 2026
Start on the north side of the building, week of 4/20, this will bring the piping up to the science room
Band room cleaned out by 4/20
AHU work starting by stage and pool; choir will start when heating is turned off
Continue work in upper science rooms
When main office moves, start work in old office area
Bird Island
Demo continues
Area E (New Entrance)
Finishes happening now- painting, flooring
Ceiling grid and board tiles installed
Casework install 4/22
Doors and hardware started
Cleaners 4/20
Final inspections planned for the week of the 20th. Once signed off, they can move in
Area D (NW Corner)
Footings and foundations continue, will continue for the next two weeks
Backfill / prep for masonry works continuously for the next three weeks
Structural steel starts 4/27
Summer Slam 2026
Start on the north side of the building, week of 4/20, this will bring the piping up to the science room
Band room cleaned out by 4/20
AHU work starting by stage and pool; choir will start when heating is turned off
Continue work in upper science rooms
When main office moves, start work in old office area
Bird Island
Demo continues
It is so fun to see the new main entrance taking shape! Today's progress is exciting!
