Williston Basin School District #7

We are pleased to announce Mrs. Courtney Voorheis as the new Director of Technology for Williston Basin School District #7! Courtney is in her fifth year with the Technology department in Williston. She started as the Administrative Assistant for Technology with Williston Public School District #1 and quickly climbed her way up the ranks to become a PowerSchool Specialist and then a Data Specialist. In Williston Basin School District #7, she became the System Administrator in charge of all PowerSchool connections, and then she assumed the role of Director of Data & Integrated Systems Management. She currently serves as a member of the Reunification and Technology Committees. Courtney indicates that she is excited for this new opportunity to lead in the district, connect with the community, and continue to grow relationships both at the district and at the state level. WBSD7 is immensely grateful for Courtney's wealth of expertise and her willingness to step into the role of Director of Technology. We are thrilled to have her take on this pivotal position. Please join us in congratulating Courtney!

✈️Explore 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Williston High School! Join us in recognizing the outstanding 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼 during Career and Technical Education Month! Here's a snapshot of what our students learn: 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Discover the fundamentals of transportation, including air travel, and explore the diverse careers within the aviation industry. 🔹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟭: Delve into the science of flight, covering topics such as aircraft construction, navigation principles, and FAA regulations. 🔹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟮: Prepare for the FAA private pilot exam, dive deeper into aircraft engineering, and explore instrument flying. 🔹 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Learn about unmanned aircraft systems, airspace regulations, weather effects, and airport operations.

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🌟 Celebrating CTE Month - Spotlight on Health Science Program! 🌟 Join us in recognizing the outstanding Health Science program at Williston High School during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🏥👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Our dedicated 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐥, who always go above and beyond to provide our students with a high quality, hands-on educational experience! 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 1. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: A general introduction to the field of health care, covering the history, patient confidentiality, medical ethics, and various health professions. 2. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Introduction to medical terminology to develop an understanding of vocabulary associated with the body and the medical profession. 3. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Review of human anatomy and physiology, providing an opportunity for job shadowing in the community to prepare students for a career in health care. 4. 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐂𝐍𝐀): Students learn essential skills and basic nursing knowledge to care for patients and nursing home residents. Upon completion, they can take the CNA certification exam. 5. 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐄𝐌𝐓): In-depth course on caring for and transporting the sick and injured, including ride-alongs with the local EMS service. Students can take the National Registry EMT Exam upon completion. 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 👩‍⚕️ Blood Drive, D7 Blood Pressure Screenings, CPR, and First Aid certification. 👨‍⚕️Assistance with the local Scrubs Camp at WSC, educating 7th graders on health careers. 👩🏾‍⚕️Engaging sessions with various health care professionals. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 ⭐️ Last week, EMT students explored pediatric emergencies, examining a 2-month-old, 19-month-old, and a 5-year-old (see photos). They learned about vital signs, listened to heartbeats, observed respiration rates, and practiced CPR landmarks. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐔𝐒𝐀 The Health Sciences program is actively involved in SkillsUSA, a student-led partnership fostering the development of a skilled workforce, ensuring graduates are career-ready from day one. We applaud our Health Science program for its commitment to preparing students for successful careers in the healthcare industry!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲! 💕 Important February Schedule Reminders: 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭: 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 *sack lunch available teacher in-service 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 teacher in-service 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 Presidents' Day We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during early-out and no-school days. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration If you have any questions or concerns regarding these days, please contact your student(s) school or email communications@willistonschools.org

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!👷🏽‍♂️👩‍⚕️👨‍🔧👩🏾‍💼 Career and Technical Education Month is an annual public awareness campaign taking place each February, celebrating CTE, its programs, and their importance for students of all ages. Throughout February, we will be sharing several CTE posts per week. These will include WBSD7 CTE program overviews, highlighting educators, and showcasing student stories. Today marks our first post, featuring the expansion of the current CTE Center and introducing our new CTE Director, Audrey Larson. 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Audrey Larson assumed the role of CTE Director on 1/1/2024, bringing valuable experience from her previous role as an assistant principal at WHS with CTE oversight. We are excited to have Mrs. Larson take on these responsibilities!⭐️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹: The construction of the CTE Center remains on schedule and within budget. Scheduled to open in Fall 2024, this center will expand on the current CTE offerings, providing opportunities for other schools in the area. The project is made possible by a $10 million grant from the North Dakota Career and Technical Education Capital Projects Fund, along with matching donations from community partners. Anticipation is growing as we look forward to the fall 2024 opening, not only as an addition to the Williston High School campus but also a substantial expansion of our current CTE offerings. The project includes dedicated space for our alternative high school, enhancing accessibility for all students and the broader community. 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/cte-center Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we celebrate CTE Month! 🚀🔧📚 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗗: cte.nd.gov/ctemonth North Dakota Career and Technical Education 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘: acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/ ND Association of Career and Technical Education

Weekly Superintendent Reflections - "Making a Difference" This week's Superintendent Reflections shines a spotlight on "Making a Difference," showcasing the remarkable contributions of the Williston Community Builders! Click to Read: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28778314

We encourage you to consider nominating a WBSD7 teacher for the 2024 County Teacher of the Year! Nomination Form: https://forms.nd.gov/240025135632848 Find Out More: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/awards/north-dakota-teacher-year

Please note that the regular school board meeting schedule for the 2023-2024 school year has changed. Click the link to read more: www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28550130

Exciting News! WBSD7 Food Pantry just received a generous donation of a whole cow's worth of frozen beef!🍔🍖 Big thanks to ConnectUs Therapy and a local ranching family who teamed up to provide this donation. 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗟-𝗥) 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮, 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗻 & 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲. Fallon was a counseling intern at ConnectUs Therapy last semester, working with Katie & Kayla. Kayla's parents, Don & Judy are ranchers near Watford City. They donated the cow, and ConnectUs Therapy covered the processing fees and delivered the frozen meat. ConnectUs Therapy also held a food drive in their office and donated those non-perishable items as well. We are proud to be part of this generous community! WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #foodpantrydonations #communitysupport

WBSD7 is excited to share the first edition of "Superintendent Reflections" - a new weekly newsletter! Check out Dr. Faidley's insights and updates. Click to Read: www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28489312

Williston Basin School District #7 Regular Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 - 5:30 PM Virtual Meeting Join Zoom Meeting: https://wbsd7.zoom.us/j/97228764636?pwd=R1JQTmJ2Qk9vNXVENXZ5WEZkL3RFUT09 Join Zoom Meeting (short link): tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams AGENDA Call to Order Pledge Roll Call WBSD #7 Mission, Vision and Beliefs Adopt Agenda (GC2) Monitoring School District Operations (GC3) Approve Operational Expectation 7 Asset Protection Approve Operational Expectation 12 Facilities Approve Results Policy 3 Personal Development and Responsibility Matters Reserved for Board Action (B/SR) Discussion and Board Approval of the school site location option for a new elementary school pending bond referendum authorization. Board Discussion and Consideration of Future Board Meeting Locations. Informational Report to the Board (OE8) Communicating with the Public (GC3.3) Public Comment Williston Basin School Board Response to Previous Board Meeting Public Comment Superintendent Consent Agenda (GC2.6) Approve Professional Contracts as Presented. Monthly Financial Report Board Consent Agenda (GC2.6) Authorize Administration to Issue a Request for Qualifications for the 2022-2023 Independent Audit. Approve Payment of Bills Approve the Board Meeting Minutes Board Debrief of Meeting (GC2.4) Adjourn View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Public Comment Options: Join Zoom Meeting at tinyurl.com/D7BoardJan22 During Agenda Item 5.1. Public Comment: Navigate to “Reactions” feature on Zoom Choose “Raise Hand” When called upon to share public comment, state name, agenda item(s) you wish to speak to, and share within the 3 minute sharing limit. As time allows in the 30 minute public comment time frame allotted for Agenda Item 5.1. Commenters will be called in the order of raised hands during the public comment session. Submit Public Comment in Writing: To be read aloud by President Jundt, as time allows in the 30 minute public comment time frame allotted for Agenda Item 5.1. State name & agenda item(s) commenting on and your public comment that can be shared within the 3 minute board sharing limit. Submit one of two ways By 12:00 PM on Monday, January 22: In Person at WBSD7 District Office - 1201 9th Ave NW Via email to communications@willistonschools.org Subject: Public Comment for 1.22.24 Board Meeting NOTE: Public comments via Zoom participation will be given priority, and written comments will be read subsequently, as time permits within the 30-minute limit for public commenting. Public participation at board meetings is covered under district policy BCBA. Below is a condensed version of that policy that is read aloud by the Board President at each meeting. “Public participation at board meetings is governed by District Policy BCBA. Meetings of the Board are conducted for the purpose of carrying on the business of the schools, and therefore are not public meetings but meetings held in public. Although there is no legal requirement that the public be given an opportunity to speak at board meetings, it will be the policy of this board to afford that opportunity in accordance with the following procedures. Only items on the published board agenda will be discussed at any meeting of the Board unless the Superintendent or a board member requests an addition to the agenda of a regular meeting and the board members present approve in accordance with board policy. No individual may speak more than once. If you wish to provide public comment, please state your name for the record as well as the agenda item you are speaking to. Comments will be limited to no more than three minutes per individual. Public comment will be limited to no more than thirty minutes in total. The Board has adopted policies governing patron complaints. The public is required to seek redress through these policies. The public will be prevented from commenting on a topic if it is: 1. Governed by a district complaint policy and the complainant has not followed the procedure contained in policy and/or the policy prohibits the public from bringing the complaint before the Board. 2. Concerns a topic that is prohibited by law from disclosure to the public (e.g., student’s educational record)

𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵. The gas leak and heating system issues have been successfully repaired and inspected by MDU and the Fire Marshal, meeting all safety standards for occupancy. We extend our sincere gratitude for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation throughout this week. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration

𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡, due to ongoing heating system repairs and monitoring. We are committed to ensuring the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements before students and staff return for in-person classes. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. We greatly appreciate your continued patience, flexibility and cooperation during this challenging time. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration

It's an exciting day at Williston Middle School Central Campus. Our talented 6th-8th graders are showcasing their scientific brilliance at the Science Fair!🔬✨ From detailed descriptions to impressive materials, hypotheses, methods, results, and conclusions - they are ROCKING IT! 🚀 Here's a peek of their impressive work!📚

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 - 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 & 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Hagan Elementary School will conduct virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, to ensure the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. Dear Hagan Families & WBSD7 Community, We want to provide you with an overview and update regarding the gas leak situation that led to the evacuation of Hagan Elementary this morning. 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸: Staff reported the smell of gas about 9:40 AM, and immediate action was taken. MDU, WBSD7 maintenance, and Johnson Controls staff promptly diagnosed and repaired a confirmed gas leak in the heating system. The fire marshal subsequently inspected and approved the site, confirming no further leaks. 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: Additional parts of the heating system have been identified for repair to ensure proper functioning. Crews are actively working on these repairs. 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: MDU ordered an immediate student evacuation at 9:45 AM. The Raptor Alert system was used to mobilize the district's crisis response (reunification) team. Police were immediately contacted. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Parents were notified by call/text/email at 10:00 AM. They were asked not to drive to Hagan in order to allow for an orderly evacuation process. Parents were told they would be sent a follow-up message with information about the reunification location and related details. A follow-up notification was sent to parents at 10:40 AM in which information about the reunification location and other pick-up details were provided. 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Harlow's Transportation began busing students to the reunification site just after 10:00 AM, with all students arriving to the reunification site of Lutheran Brethren Church by 10:35 AM The district's reunification team efficiently tracked students and prepared for parent/guardian arrival. Parents/guardians or their designees were required to show ID, with proper authorization for designees. 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Despite the nature of the circumstances, parent feedback has been positive, with many expressing appreciation for excellent communication and an organized process. Most parents indicated that they were impressed with the preparedness and efficiency demonstrated during the incident. 𝗥𝗘𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: By 12:00 PM, nearly all students had been reunited with their parents/guardians. The remaining families were reunited by 12:45 PM. 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Hagan's enrollment is approximately 460 students, K-4. Food and activities were provided to students during the wait, with teachers and staff helping to keep them calm. 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗦: Hagan Elementary School will conduct virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, to ensure the proper and safe functioning of all heating system elements. Teachers will reach out to parents via email using ParentSquare to communicate assignments and expectations. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unexpected situation. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Update on School Operations for Tomorrow – 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 Dear WBSD7 Community, We are pleased to inform you that the heating systems have been successfully repaired at: - Garden Valley - Hagan - Rickard - Wilkinson - Williston Middle School Central Campus 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟲. A huge 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 & 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 team for their swift and efficient resolution of the heating system issues! We extend our sincere appreciation for your understanding, flexibility and cooperation amidst the recent challenges caused by the extreme cold weather. Thank you for your ongoing support. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration Questions? Contact your student's school or Email: communications@WillistonSchools.org (This message was sent to parents & staff via phone call, text & email.)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘆𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 #𝟮𝟰𝟰𝟳𝟵 competed yesterday at the Western Dakota regional in Bismarck. 🤖 The Coyote robotics is a rookie team this year that is made up of eight 8th graders. They have worked hard all season, and even through many of the challenges that were thrown their way. At the regional they placed third for the Motivate Award. Next weekend they will be traveling to Fargo to compete in the regional held at NDSU in hopes that they will qualify for the state competition! Hats off to our robotics team and their dedicated instructors for a job well done! 🎉🤖 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #RoboticsExcellence #TeamAchievement

This is a message from WBSD7 School Board President, Chris Jundt: Dear Williston Basin School District #7 Community, This communication is to inform our Williston Basin School District #7 community of a modification to our Board meeting format due to recent disruptive incidents that compromised the safety and effectiveness of our in-person meetings. Regrettably, a few members of the community displayed highly unacceptable behavior during the last board meeting, leading to this necessary change. For the safety of all involved, the Williston Basin School District #7 Board meeting on January 22, 2024 will be conducted virtually, in accordance with NDCC 44-04-19. On the January 22nd Board agenda, the board will discuss the remainder of the meetings scheduled through June 30, 2024 and what needs to occur to return to an in person meeting environment that allows for the orderly conduct of business. Specific detail on how to join or view the virtual meeting will be provided in the notice as required by NDCC 44-04-20. We encourage everyone to review WBSD7 Board Governance Culture GC-4 and Policy BCAB, emphasizing our commitment to conducting meetings in an orderly and business-like manner, guided by Robert's Rules of Order. For those who wish to contribute their thoughts or concerns, we will maintain the option for public comments via electronic submission. Submissions will be read aloud during the public comment portion of the meeting, adhering to the existing guidelines for public comment. This allows for community engagement and ensures that your voices are heard, even in our virtual setting. While it's unfortunate that we needed to implement this change, our commitment to making decisions in the best interest of the district remains unwavering. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety and efficiency of our Board meetings. Sincerely, Mr. Chris Jundt School Board President WillistonSchools.org

Please note the recent changes to the location and day of the week for our D7 Food Pantry, effective starting this week. 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 2:00 - 4:00 PM (Except Thursdays when there is no school) 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: 713 2nd St W - Williston (D7 Maintenance Building) Offering MORE space for a larger food pantry and enhanced privacy! For an Appointment at an Alternate Time or to Donate Contact: Darla at 701-770-3598 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7