Williston Basin School District #7

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ WillistonSchools.org

School Board Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 21 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, October 13 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

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Friday, October 3 at 3:00 PM Virtual Meeting View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ WillistonSchools.org

🧹✨ Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible custodial staff across WBSD#7.

Our custodians are the unsung heroes who keep our schools and facilities safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. From early mornings to late nights, they work tirelessly to create an environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

🧡 Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and community. Your hard work makes a difference every day!

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, October 2 at 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ WillistonSchools.org

🏫 Sloulin Elementary School Updates

🌟 Staffing Process Underway
Today, we officially kicked off the internal staffing process for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers and support staff are completing questionnaires to share where in the district they’d like to work next year as we prepare for the opening of Sloulin Elementary.

🌟 Construction Progress
• On schedule and over 50% complete
• Sitework and building envelope finishing this month
• Interior painting and ceilings underway
• Flooring begins this month
• Indoor air handlers and mechanical equipment arriving this month

🌟 Construction Budget
The Sloulin Elementary project continues to track $4.4 million under the original $55 million budget. At the February 3, 2025, board meeting, the WBSD7 School Board adjusted the project budget to $50,575,741 after several costs came in lower than expected, keeping the project well-funded and on track.

Learn more and follow the full project journey at www.WillistonSchools.org/sloulin.

📸 Thank you to JE Dunn for providing the stunning aerial photo we’re sharing today!

‼️ Action Needed for Some Families: Free & Reduced Meals

📅 If your student qualified for free or reduced-price meals during the 2024–2025 school year but you have not yet submitted an application for the 2025–2026 school year, your temporary eligibility will expire on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

 ▪︎ After September 30, any students still on temporary status will move to paid meals until a new application is submitted and approved. Families may apply at any time, but to avoid meal charges, you must have your 2025–2026 application on file before the deadline.

 ▪︎ NOTE: If there is a lapse in eligibility and meal charges are incurred, those charges will not be covered retroactively. Families are responsible for any unpaid meal balances during that period.

🚫 If you have already completed the application for the 2025–2026 school year, this message does not apply to you.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: WillistonSchools.org/meals-app

🔶EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY
For the 2025–2026 school year, North Dakota expanded free school meal eligibility to households earning up to 225% of the federal poverty level.

This means that students who qualify under this threshold receive free meals.

North Dakota has eliminated reduced-price meals. Students who qualify now receive meals completely free instead!
(By comparison, federal guidelines provide free meals only up to 130% of the poverty level and reduced-price meals up to 185%, making this North Dakota expansion a significant benefit for families.)

🔗2025-2026 Income Eligibility Guidelines: https://5il.co/3m7t0

WillistonSchools.org/meals
for meal prices, payment information, menu information, and more

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲

Tuesday, September 23 School Board Workshop 4:00 PM WMSCC - Coyote Center Library 501 14th St W View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, September 8 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

🚌 Bus Registration Opens Friday, Sept. 5 at 9:00 AM

Bus registration is required for all riders to be considered for transportation. Please note:
✔ Registration = placement on the waitlist
✔ A registration does not guarantee a seat on the bus
✔ Waitlist placement is first come, first served, after rider criteria and bus availability are reviewed

⏳ Submit your registration promptly to be considered.