Bertrand Community School - Viking Nation

Please join us as we celebrate some very special members of our Bertrand family! On Friday, May 15th, we will host a Retirement Celebration Open House honoring Scott Schwarz and Shauna Wilken for their years of dedication, service, and impact on Bertrand Community School. Their commitment to our students and community has helped shape generations of Vikings and we are incredibly grateful for all they have given to Bertrand.

The afternoon will also serve as an opportunity to say goodbye to departing staff members and welcome the newest members of our Viking team as they begin their journey at Bertrand.

Parents, friends, former students, and community members are all invited to join us at 2:00 p.m. at the Blue Moose for this open house celebration as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and welcome the future together.

We hope you’ll join us in showing appreciation for these outstanding educators and staff members who have made — and will continue to make — a difference in the lives of our students. #GoVikings #VikingNation

Adrian Sand and Livia Philips have punched their tickets to state in the Pole Vault!

The following Viking athletes have been awarded the NSAA/NCPA Academic All-State Award for the spring season.

Boys Golf – Payton Way
Music – Malia Brown & Creston Wagner
Boys Track & Field – Isaac Hernandez & Kellan Vinzant
Girls Track & Field – Addison Andersen & Shelby Schoene

Congratulations!!

View the full list here: bit.ly/4dnXK1m

Graduation is this weekend! Join us on Saturday to say goodbye to the class of 2026!

Attached are the activities for May 11th through May 23rd. This is the last week of classes; next week will be district golf and state track.

GO VIKINGS!!!

Good luck to the Junior High track team today as they compete in Cambridge!

Congratulations to the Viking golfers today for taking Runner Up at the Southern Valley tournament shooting a 361! A very special shout out to Scott Bieker for winning the tournament with a 69 and breaking the school low round record in the process! Great job boys! ⛳️

Congratulations to our 2026-27 Vikings Drum Majors!!

The Viking Jr High track teams will be competing at the Cambridge Invite Friday, May 8th.

Field events start at 10:00; Running events will start at 12:00

Schedule of events is included with this post.

GO VIKINGS!!!

The Viking track teams will be competing at the Alma Invite Thursday, May 7th.

Field events start at 10:00; Running events will start at 12:00

Schedule of events is included with this post.

GO VIKINGS!!!

Dear Music Families,
On Monday, May 11th we will have our spring vocal concert for students in grades PK-12. Elementary students can plan to arrive at 6:15 pm in their home classroom. 6th-12th grade students will meet at 6:00 pm in the music room. Concert attire will consist of nice dressy clothes or spring outfits.

The order of the concert will be as follows:
6th-12th Choir
PK-Kindergarten
1st-5th Grades

Thank you so much!!
Mrs. Lund

Yesterday, students in high school social studies classes brought history to life by transforming into historical characters. Costumes, poses, and facts made history feel real and fun! We applaud these students for their impressive efforts!

The Cambridge JH Track Meet scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th has been POSTPONED to FRIDAY, MAY 8th. Start time for field events will be at 10:00 a.m.; running events will start at noon.

GO VIKINGS!!!

It's Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week at Bertrand! This week, we take a moment to recognize the incredible people who make our school so special: our teachers and staff. They show up with purpose, patience, and heart everyday and go far beyond lesson plans and job descriptions by investing in our students, building relationships, and creating a school culture that feels like family. Whether it’s in the classroom, behind the scenes, or on the sidelines of activities, their impact is felt in countless ways. We are proud of the way our teachers and staff live out what it means to be a Viking: hardworking, committed, and always putting students first. They are shaping not just learners, but leaders, problem-solvers, and good people!

To our teachers and staff: THANK YOU for your dedication, your resilience, and the difference you make each and every day. Our school is stronger because of you and our students are so fortunate to have you on their side!

💙 Honor Tradition. Inspire the Future. 💙

#ThankATeacher #GoVikings #VikingNation #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BertrandVikings

The May School Board Meeting will take place at 7:00 AM on Monday, May 11th due to the Spring Concert that evening. #VikingNation #GoVikings

We are celebrating Ashlynn this week! Congratulations, Ashlynn!

Attached are the activities for the upcoming week of May 4th through May 12th.

GO VIKINGS!!!

A memorial book signing will be held tonight (Friday, May 1) for Connor Hill from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bertrand Community Building, with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held tomorrow (Saturday, May 2) at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Building.

Over the past week, our community has shown what it truly means to stand together. The outpouring of love, support, and generosity for the Hill family has been nothing short of extraordinary. Through your kindness, over $13,000 has been raised to support them during this incredibly difficult time—a reflection of the care and compassion that define this community. More than anything, this is a reminder that the Hill family is not walking through this alone. We are deeply grateful for the continued support, prayers, and presence of our Bertrand family. #VikingNation

Wrapping up the year with pride, purpose, and a whole lot of heart—hello, May!! 🪷🌻

Check out our May newsletter ⬇️
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