⏰ Early Dismissal Reminder
WBSD7 families, please remember that Wednesday, September 30 is an early dismissal day for staff professional development.
🎒 Students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM
🥪 Sack lunches will be available
🚌 Buses will run at dismissal time
🚫 There will be no after-school childcare
📅 View the full District calendar at www.WillistonSchools.org/calendar
As we finish September and head into October, here are a few important dates to keep on your calendar!
📌 Please note: Elementary Family-Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 27. No other changes have been made to the District calendar.
🏫 Family-Teacher Conferences
WHS - 5:00–7:00 PM
• Thursday, September 24
• Tuesday, September 29
WMSCC - 5:00–7:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 29
• Thursday, October 1
Elementary Schools - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 20
• Tuesday, October 27
📣 Watch for information directly from your student’s school with additional conference details, including how conferences will be held and any sign-up information.
⏰ Early Dismissal
Wednesday, September 30: Students dismissed at 12:00 PM for Staff Professional Development.
🚫 No after-school childcare on this day
🍂 Fall Break - No School
Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23
📅 View the full (updated) District calendar at WillistonSchools.org/calendar
School Board Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, September 14 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestreamed on YouTube: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org
🚌 Busing registration for the 2026–2027 school year will reopen Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 AM.
A reminder with the registration link will be sent to families at 9:00 AM Wednesday. The link will also be available at www.WillistonSchools.org/bus.
🚌 Transportation is provided at no cost to families.
⏱️ Please allow 2–3 weeks for routing. Each registration requires individual processing, including creating stops or secondary routes when needed, adding students to routes, and contacting families.
We appreciate your patience as the Harlow's transportation team works through each registration!
There will be no school on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
The District Office and all school offices will be closed.
We wish all families and staff a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
If you are still having trouble
1) Logging into Infinite Campus (Parent Portal) and/or ParentSquare
OR
2) You can log in but cannot see all of your students in either system
There is information or a setting within Infinite Campus that needs to be corrected.
If you have already worked with your school secretary and the issue is still not resolved, please complete our NEW Login Help Form:
WillistonSchools.org/loginhelp
(This is different from the Enrollment/IC Help Form previously available at WillistonSchools.org/help. If you submitted that form previously and are still experiencing access issues, please complete this new Login Help Form.)
💻 Submissions will go directly to the Communications Office, and the Communications & Technology Departments will work together to troubleshoot and resolve your issue.
We apologize for the frustration these issues have caused. We want to make sure every family is connected and receiving important communications from their student’s school and the district.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
School Board Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
🚌 Now Hiring Bus Riders
Bus riders accompany students on their assigned bus route, provide supervision throughout the ride, enforce safety protocols, and help maintain a positive and respectful environment on the bus.
🕒 Morning shift: 6:00 - 8:00 AM
🕒 Afternoon shift: 2:00 - 4:30 PM
✔ Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check
✔ Pay: $18 per hour
🔗To view the full job description and to apply, visit WillistonSchools.org/bus-rider
Questions? Call Darla Ratzak at 701-770-3598
The Enrollment Department will be available at the WHS and WMSCC Back to School Open House events tonight and tomorrow!
If your student is not yet successfully enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year, bring your 5 required enrollment documents with you, and our team can help you get the process completed.
📍 Williston High School
Tonight, Monday, August 17
5:30-7:30 PM
📍 WMS Central Campus
Tuesday, August 18
5:30-7:30 PM
📋 Before you come, review the 5 required documents you will need to bring:
WillistonSchools.org/Required-Documents
Our Enrollment Department will be there and ready to help!
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, August 10 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestreamed on YouTube: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org
WBSD7 is hiring Bus Riders for the 2026–2027 school year. Bus riders accompany students on their assigned bus route, provide supervision throughout the ride, enforce safety protocols, and help maintain a positive and respectful environment on the bus.
🕒 Morning shift: 6:00 - 8:00 AM
🕒 Afternoon shift: 2:00 - 4:30 PM
✔ Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check
✔ Pay: $18 per hour
🔗To view the full job description and to apply, visit WillistonSchools.org/bus-rider
Questions? Call Darla Ratzak at 701-770-3598
WBSD7 School Board Appoints New Board Member
At today’s special school board meeting, the board voted to appoint Anna Wolf to fill the vacated school board position for a term beginning August 6, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The remaining portion of the term will be filled through the regular election process effective July 1, 2027.
We appreciate her willingness to serve the district and community in this role. We also thank all individuals who submitted applications and expressed interest in serving on the school board.
WillistonSchools.org/school-board
Special School Board Meeting Thursday, August 6 12:15 PM District Office View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestreamed on YouTube: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org
Special School Board Meeting Tuesday, August 4 12:00 PM District Office View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestreamed on YouTube: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org
Kindergarten Screening
Screening for vision, hearing, speech, and math/reading readiness takes place during the first two days of the school year (August 20 & 21).
📧 In early August, families will receive an email from their student's teacher to sign up for a 1-hour time slot.
DATES/TIMES
August 20: Between 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
August 21: Between 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1821 9th Ave W)
Reminder: Children must be 5 years old before August 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.
🎉 First Day of Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 25
Students must be enrolled in the district.
www.WillistonSchools.org/enroll
View All Back to School Information:
www.WillistonSchools.org/backtoschool
School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, July 30 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
