Williston Basin School District #7

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

Schedule Reminders for THIS WEEK 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch available) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) Next Week 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧/𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 27 - NO SCHOOL 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://5il.co/1r1wa

WHS Drama Club Presents: CLUE ~ High School Edition ~ Friday, October 27 @ 7:00 PM Saturday, October 28 @ 2:00 PM Sunday, October 29 @ 2:00 PM Ticket Prices: Adults $10, Students $8 Tickets include refreshments. This play runs about 1.5 - 2 hours based on intermission length and service times.

📚✨ College Application Day at WHS! ✨📚 Today, our senior students are taking the next big step in their educational journey as they apply for colleges and explore various career options. 🌟 Haley Jeanotte, our High School Career Counselor, has been the driving force behind this day-long event. Special thanks to our Grade 12 English Teachers, Tawnia Cummings and Anne Rauschendorfer, for hosting and guiding our students throughout the day in their classrooms. We had fantastic support from Williston State College, North Dakota State University, University of Jamestown, Dickinson State University and Minot State University, who were on hand to assist our students with their college applications and answer their questions. In addition, our students had access to the RUReadyND program on a giant touch-screen monitor, providing them with insights into various careers and work-based learning opportunities available on the website - secure.ruready.nd.gov/ As a fantastic bonus, Bank of North Dakota generously covered the cost of one college application per student. 🙌 A big thank you to everyone involved in making College Application Day a success! 🎓📝

🌟 Spotlight on Outstanding Citizenship: Meet Katherine! Our 8th-grade student, Katherine, is making a significant impact on our school community by taking the initiative to address a pressing issue – vandalism. 😊 Early in the school year, Katherine noticed vandalism affecting student life and decided to do something about it. She created a Vandalism Reporting [Google] Form specifically for Williston Middle School Central Campus.📋 But she didn't stop there! Katherine went the extra mile by designing a flyer with detachable QR codes to hang in our hallways. This made it easy for students to access and fill out the vandalism report form whenever they encountered an issue. 📲 Katherine handed over the reins to her principal, Mr. Heser, ensuring that the form is being used for its intended purpose. And it's working! Mr. Heser reports that they have received several submissions since the form's creation, helping to reduce incidents of vandalism in our school. 🛡️ Katherine's dedication and leadership don't end here. She and her friends also contributed valuable ideas to enhance our bullying report form. 👏 Katherine's story is a shining example of empowering others to stand up for themselves and their school in a safe and constructive way. Her initiative also helps deter students from getting involved in vandalizing and bullying behaviors. 🙌 Katherine says, "I am excited that it is working - that people are actually noticing it and using it!" We're excited too, Katherine, and we're grateful for your outstanding citizenship and initiative! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 #wbsd7 #Inspiration #Leadership #CommunityBuilding

🔥🚒 It's Fire Prevention Week, and we’ve had some special visitors at our schools! 🚒🔥 Check out these young artists at Wilkinson Elementary School – our grade-level winners of the Fire Prevention Week coloring contest! 🎨👏 The Williston Fire Department is making visits to our schools to educate our students about fire safety. They even demonstrated how those impressive fire suits work. 🤩👨‍🚒 A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the amazing Williston Fire & Ambulance department for their dedication to keeping our community safe and for inspiring our young minds to stay fire-smart! 🙌🚑 #wbsd7 #FirePreventionWeek #SafetyFirst #CommunityHeroes

🍎🌟 Happy World Teachers' Day 2023! 🌟🍎 Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible educators who light up our world with knowledge, compassion, and dedication. 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Thank you to all the teachers who inspire, empower, and shape the future through their unwavering commitment to education. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are profoundly grateful for your hard work and passion. Tag a teacher who made a difference in your life and let's spread the appreciation! 🎉 👏❤️ WillistonSchools.org More on World Teachers' Day: nationaltoday.com/world-teachers-day #WorldTeacherDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters 🌍📝 #wbsd7

Principal Appreciation Month: Celebrating Our Inspiring School Leaders Thank You for Your Dedication and Guidance! This October, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional principals. Your leadership, passion, and commitment light the way for our students and educators. 🌟 #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LeadershipMatters #ThankAPrincipal #wbsd7

McVay PTO hosted a fantastic evening for families at Cottonwood Forest Pumpkin Patch! 🎃✨ A huge thanks to all who attended and everyone who made this incredible evening possible!

IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES ALL STUDENTS: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch available) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) October 27 - NO SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Williston High School October 5 & 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Elementary Schools October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson Williston Middle School Central Campus October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center District School Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa NOTE: If you viewed this post/graphic between 5:00-5:30 PM today (right after it was posted) the P/T Conf info for Elementary & WMSCC was flip flopped. Our apologies for this initial error. The current info/graphic are correct.

Celebrating National Custodial Workers Day! Today, we take a moment to honor the unsung heroes who keep our schools shining bright. It's National Custodial Workers Day, and we're thrilled to recognize the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our learning environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. Our custodial staff goes above and beyond, often working late into the night and early mornings to ensure that every nook and cranny of our school is spick and span. They're the ones who tackle spills, fix what's broken, and make sure our classrooms and hallways are in top-notch condition. Their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail create the foundation for a positive learning experience. They contribute to the health and well-being of our entire school community, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Please join us in expressing our heartfelt thanks to our custodial team. Let's show them the appreciation they truly deserve for their unwavering commitment to making our school a better place. 👏 Thank you, custodial staff, for all that you do! 👏 #CustodialWorkersDay #SchoolHeroes #CleanTeam 🧹🌟 #wbsd7

Five of our dedicated leaders came together for a principal meeting today and decided to embrace the spirit of the Homecoming "dress-up day" at their respective schools. 😎 From left to right, representing their schools with style and smiles: - Sara Faulkner, 5th Grade Principal at Bakken Ridge - Dina Norby, Principal at Missouri Ridge - Sadie Storbakken, Principal at Rickard - Meridith Johnson, Principal at Lewis & Clark - Audra Zimmerman, Principal at Hagan Thanks to their commitment to education and their school Homecoming spirit, our students are in great hands! 🙌

A huge thank you to all the parents who attended the Missouri Ridge Elementary School's Back-To-School FAMILY BBQ on Friday, 9/15! Parents were invited to join their kids for a BBQ lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs, followed by fun outside with bouncy houses and a petting zoo! A great time was had by all! Shout Out to the incredible Missouri Ridge PTO for hosting this fantastic event for students and their families! Thanks to the Missouri Ridge staff for their assistance in facilitating this valuable educational opportunity. A HUGE THANKS to the BBQ Sponsors: MonDak Portables LLC XTO Energy Handy Andy's Nursery Yellowstone River Beef Adkins Family Ellingson Family G-Style Transport Braaten Plumbing McDonald's Fort Union Supply and Trading Co. MARS of Williston KLX Energy Services Shift Services Capex Oilfield Services Green Thumb Weed Service Destiny Med Spa Safari Trampoline Ascend Automation Your generosity is the key to our success, and your support is GREATLY appreciated!

Seventh grade students in Ms. Owan's Life Science classes were working on their first Engineering Standard for the year! The Criteria: The bridges must be 14 inches long and hold 5 lbs of weight for at least a minute! The Constraint: A budget, materials, and time The winning team from each class will meet for lunch in Ms. Owan's room next week. If there are any local restaurants or families that would like to help make this happen for our students, we would appreciate it!

We are pleased to introduce our new parent handout highlighting our essential education tech tools for WBSD7 parents, PowerSchool and ParentSquare. PDF Version: https://5il.co/23z93 We are currently crafting a dedicated web page to welcome and assist our newest district families. Your feedback is important to us! What essential information and resources would you like to see included?🤔 Please share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #NewToTheDistrict #wbsd7 #CommunityFeedback WillistonSchools.org

📣 Calling all educators & community members! Williston Basin School District #7 is in need of Substitute Teachers to provide essential support our students. Your involvement can truly help shape their educational journey. Our substitute teacher positions offer a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work with other commitments, while making a difference in our students' lives. Read on to find out how to join us and help our students succeed! APPLY:👩🏽‍💻🧑‍💻 WillistonSchools.org 🔸️HOW TO BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: To become a substitute teacher, you will need to visit the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board website at nd.gov/espb/. The requirements to obtain a substitute license in North Dakota are: - Completion of an online application, including official transcripts documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework (uploaded to application). - Three (3) positive personal/employment references with email addresses. Be sure to inform your references that they will receive an email reference survey. Applications without completed reference surveys will not be considered. - Successful background check completed through ESPB. - Valid Email account and phone number. The substitute license is $80.00 and is good for a period of 2 years. Williston Basin School District #7 will reimburse the license fee to the substitute after they have worked at least 145 hours for the district. The license expires on the applicant's birthday. The substitute license allows a person to be a substitute teacher grades K-12 in all North Dakota schools. After receiving your North Dakota substitute license from ESPB, please attach a copy of the license to your WBSD7 online employment application. Apply: WillistonSchools.org For questions, please contact: LuAnn Nelson Substitute Secretary Williston Basin School District #7 luann.nelson@willistonschools.org

For the 2023-2024 school year, Williston Basin School District #7 will continue to provide full in-person instruction, after school activities, and extracurricular programs. Review our 2023-2024 Return to In-Person Learning Plan located on our website under Menu > Departments > Health and Wellness https://5il.co/23sev This declaration of commitment to providing the best environment for our students, is meant to satisfy the requirements for accepting additional funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, was enacted on March 11, 2021. ARP ESSER provides funds to states and school districts to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s students. If you have any feedback or questions regarding this plan, please reach out through our Comments & Inquiries Form located on our homepage. tinyurl.com/WBSD7feedback

Immunization Clinics will be held at each Williston Basin School District #7 school in September. All students must be up to date on immunizations or have a completed exemption form on file by October 1, 2023. *Exemption forms must be completed yearly To View Immunization Requirements & Immunization Clinic Schedule: www.willistonschools.org/page/immunizations For any questions related to immunizations, please contact our Director of Nursing: Lynn Douglas (701)572-0967 ext. 11573 For a Certificate of Immunization (exempt form), please contact: Upper Missouri District Health Unit 110 West Broadway Williston, ND 58801 (701)774-6400

School Board Workshop Wednesday, August 30 5:30 - 7:30 PM LOCATION: WBSD7 District Office 1201 9th Ave NW FOCUS: The focus of the workshop will be centered around a potential bond referendum. For the agenda, visit: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185

K-5 Boys & Girls are invited to join Cub Scouts! Learn more at our open house Thursday, August 31 from 6:00-7:00pm in your school gym. Our family program is designed for making lifelong memories with your Scout while they learn values and important life skills. View Flyer: https://5il.co/23bnd