School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, February 19 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
Update 8:52 AM:
After careful consideration and for the safety of all students and staff, WBSD7 has decided to do Virtual Learning for all schools today.
There will be NO in-person school at any schools in the district.
Teachers will be in contact via ParentSquare or Google Classroom to communicate student assignments.
School Board Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 17 at 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
Reminder: Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 11, for staff professional development.
🥪 Sack lunches will be available
🚌 Buses will run at dismissal time
🚫 No after-school childcare on this day
WillistonSchools.org/calendar
The 2026–2027 school year calendar was approved by the School Board at yesterday’s regular meeting.
📄 View the approved calendar and related resources at WillistonSchools.org/calendar
(FAQs, calendar PDF, and additional details)
📊 View the January calendar survey results: WillistonSchools.org/survey
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share feedback during the survey process.
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, February 9 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
Open February 4 - 18, 2026
WBSD7’s SCOPE Survey is now open. SCOPE (School Communication Performance Evaluation) is an anonymous online survey, conducted through NSPRA (National School Public Relations Association). The survey helps the district understand how communications are received and where improvements can be made.
The survey is available in multiple languages: English, Filipino, French, and Spanish.
🔶 Parents/Guardians, Staff, & Community Members:
SCOPE Survey: www.WillistonSchools.org/scope
🔶 Students:
Students may participate in the student survey if they choose, but they will not be given time at school to complete the survey. Student participation is optional and not required.
Student SCOPE: www.WillistonSchools.org/StudentScope
The survey will remain open through Wednesday, February 18.
The results will be shared once they are received from NSPRA.
Visit WillistonSchools.org/survey to access the survey and view information about current and past district surveys.
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
School Board Policy Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 4 at 12:15 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
As we head into February, please keep these important dates in mind:
📅 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM
🥪 Sack lunches available
📅 Monday, February 16
🇺🇸 Presidents’ Day
❌ No School
🏫 District Office Closed
You can always find upcoming events and important dates on our district calendar:
👉 www.WillistonSchools.org/calendar
2026–2027 School Calendar Survey
A calendar committee made up of parents, teachers, principals, and district administrators has developed two options for the 2026–2027 school calendar, and we are asking for your input.
Please take a moment to review the calendar options and complete the survey to share your choice. The final calendar will be included on the February 9, 2026, regular School Board meeting agenda and presented for approval. Once approved, the calendar will be shared with families, staff, and the community.
Option A
• Earlier Start on Thursday, Aug 20
• Longer Winter Break
Option B
• Later Start on Monday, Aug 24
• Shorter Winter Break
Calendar Survey Link: www.WillistonSchools.org/CalendarSurvey
🔶 Calendar options (image + PDF) & FAQs are included in the survey.
🔶 FAQs & the current school calendar are at WillistonSchools.org/calendar
🔶 Survey Open through 1/26/26.
Thank you for taking the time to share your input.
School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
School Board Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 20 at 5:30 PM Hagan Library 2501 29th St W Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
All rural bus routes are cancelled this afternoon: 31, 21, 22, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 19.
Families may pick up students at any time; absences will be weather-related excused.
WillistonSchools.org/winter-weather
The March 2026 Regular School Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, March 2 (originally scheduled for March 9) due to Spring Break beginning March 9.
To view the full meeting schedule, visit WillistonSchools.org/school-board
Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
❌ No School for students
📚 Staff Professional Development Day
🏢 District Office is open
WillistonSchools.org/calendar
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, January 12 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 pleased to announce that Susan LaBar has been selected as the Assistant Principal of Sloulin Elementary School, scheduled to open in August 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year.
Mrs. LaBar will join Principal Susan Prady, who was selected for the school’s leadership role last year. (Yes—two Susans! 😊)
Mrs. LaBar currently serves as Assistant Principal at Williston Middle School Central Campus (WMSCC) and brings nearly two decades of experience in education within WBSD7. Prior to stepping into school leadership, she dedicated 18 years to teaching in Williston, most recently as a 6th-grade science teacher at WMSCC. Her teaching experience spans multiple grade levels, including 1st, 4th, 6th, and 7th grades, giving her a broad understanding of student development and instructional needs.
Mrs. LaBar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading Education from the University of North Dakota, as well as a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership from the University of Mary.
A lifelong Williston resident, Mrs. LaBar is deeply connected to the community. Outside of school, she teaches group fitness classes at the ARC, participates in local theater with Entertainment, Inc!, and enjoys traveling with her husband, JC LaBar.
We look forward to Mrs. LaBar’s continued leadership within WBSD7 and her role in supporting students, staff, and families as Sloulin Elementary prepares to open.
WillistonSchools.org/Sloulin
Our board members invest meaningful time and thoughtful attention in guiding district policy, supporting long-term planning, and making decisions that impact students, staff, and families across WBSD7.
Thank you to our school board members for their continued service and leadership:
• Cory Swint, President
• Joe Barsh, Vice President
• Jeremy Brenner
• Sam Johnson
• Brittany Kilgore
• Annette Sluder
• Heather Wheeler
🧡 #SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #ThankYouSchoolBoard #WBSD7
Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and joyful start to 2026. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to all that’s ahead!
Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a joyful holiday. The District Office will be closed on December 25 and 26.
