🎉 Congratulations, Principal Tonya Brenner! 🏆
We are excited to announce that McVay Elementary School Principal Tonya Brenner has been named the 2026 NDAESP Region 1 Elementary Principal of the Year!
This isn't Mrs. Brenner's first time receiving this recognition! She was also honored as Region 1 Elementary Principal of the Year in February 2025!
Mrs. Brenner's dedication to her students, staff, and school community continues to make a positive impact at McVay Elementary and throughout WBSD7.
She now advances as a finalist for the statewide Elementary Principal of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at the NDCEL Mid-Winter Conference in January 2027.
We're especially proud to have TWO WBSD7 principals recognized as Region 1 honorees and statewide finalists this year! Mrs. Brenner joins WMSCC Principal Audra Zimmerman, who was recently named the 2026 NDPA Region 1 Middle School Principal of the Year.
A special thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate principals for these honors. Your nominations help recognize the outstanding educational leaders making a difference in our schools every day.
Congratulations, Mrs. Brenner! 🧡🖤
WBSD7 Administration
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans, including our WBSD7 staff members and the family members of our students and staff who have served. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation are deeply appreciated.
To all veterans, thank you for your service. We salute you! 🇺🇸
📌 Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL today, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The District Office is also closed.
Investing in Our Schools: 2027 Deferred Maintenance Projects
At its November 9 meeting, the WBSD7 School Board approved plans to move forward with approximately $9.35 million in deferred maintenance improvements at four district schools.
Rickard, McVay, and Wilkinson Elementary Schools will undergo significant upgrades to aging and outdated HVAC systems. Improvements will include heating, ventilation, air handling, and temperature controls, along with electrical and lighting upgrades in select areas.
Williston Middle School Central Campus will have two aging chillers replaced to improve cooling system reliability.
Construction is planned for summer 2027, with the goal of completing the projects before students return in the fall.
These investments reflect the district's ongoing commitment to maintaining our existing facilities and providing comfortable, functional learning and working environments for students and staff.
Want to learn more? Detailed project scopes are available in the supporting documents attached to the November 9 School Board meeting agenda.
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, November 9 5:30 PM Board Workshop to Follow District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Regular Meeting Livestreamed on YouTube: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org
School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, October 29 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
REGISTER: 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!
As we're in the final week of October, it's time to look ahead to November! Here are a few important dates for WBSD7 families to keep in mind:
🇺🇸 November 11: NO SCHOOL | Veterans Day
🕛 November 18: EARLY DISMISSAL | 12:00 PM
🦃 November 25–27: NO SCHOOL | Thanksgiving Break
Be sure to mark your calendars and plan ahead!
📅 View the full 2026–2027 district calendar at www.WillistonSchools.org/calendar
School Board Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
WBSD7 families, please take note of these upcoming dates!
🟡 Elementary Family-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 20
Tuesday, October 27
Look for conference sign-up information from your student's school in your ParentSquare messages or email.
🟠 NO SCHOOL: Fall Break
Thursday, October 22
Friday, October 23
For additional important dates and school events, view the full district calendar at:
📅 WillistonSchools.org/calendar
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, October 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
Greg Larson has been named WBSD7’s Technology Director, transitioning to district employment after serving in the role through Pro IT since September 2025.
A Williston native and Williston High School graduate, Greg brings extensive experience in school technology, technical services, and leadership. He previously spent more than seven years with the former Williston Public School District #1 and later held technical and management roles with Pro IT.
“Williston is home, and I consider this role a calling. I’m driven to make things better and find better ways to support our students and staff. I want every student to have the best education possible, with technology that works consistently, helps teachers teach, and enhances the learning experience.”
Help us welcome Greg to WBSD7 as our Technology Director!
⏰ 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 Planning 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