Williston Basin School District #7

Williston Basin School District #7 is working diligently to address previously overcrowded classrooms in our schools and ensure that class sizes are equitable across the District. This is not an easy task. However, it is necessary to make sure that classrooms do not have 29-30 students while others in the same grade have significantly less. The District is faced with considerable space challenges in our elementary schools due to student enrollment growth. We are doing our best to utilize the space that we have available to provide equitable class sizes. This means that principals of our elementary schools must contact families to notify them of school assignment changes. All elementary schools in our District provide supportive, nurturing, high quality educational environments for students. On August 11, 2023 we sent a communication to all families whose students were not yet enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year. We outlined in this communication that we cannot guarantee that their child will be placed at the same school that they were placed in the previous school year. We thank you for your patience and understanding as the District team works together to provide equitable and balanced elementary class sizes throughout the District. If you have not yet completed your child's enrollment process, please go to: https://wbsd7.ps.state.nd.us/public/home.html NOTE: Returning Student Registration can only be completed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal via an internet browser. You cannot use the PowerSchool App to access the registration link. For Questions/Comments: tinyurl.com/D7inquiry Williston Basin School District #7 WillistonSchools.org

Tomorrow is the Final Day for: Kindergarten Screening August 14 and August 15 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Lutheran Brethern Church 213 26th St E Williston, ND 58801 All incoming kindergarten students need to be screened for kindergarten readiness before school starts. No appointment necessary, first come, first serve. You will need to plan on staying with your student the entire time, which should take approximately 30 minutes. If your student was already screened this past screen, they do not need to do it again. If you have questions, please reach out to Dr. Begay at sheeresa.begay@willistonschools.org

‼ UPDATE ‼ We gave away ALL the Backpacks we had today! BACKPACK GIVEAWAY 🎒🖍 Free Backpacks with Supplies Available at the District Office 1201 9th Ave NW *Limited Supplies Available

School Start & Dismiss Times: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Start - 8:15 AM Dismiss - 3:00 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS Grade 5 Start - 8:35 AM Dismiss - 3:20 PM Grade 6, 7 & 8 Start - 8:00 AM Dismiss - 3:05 PM HIGH SCHOOL Monday-Thursday Start - 8:00 AM Dismiss - 2:53 PM - with the intervention hour ending at 3:37 PM Friday Start - 8:00 AM Dismiss - 3:27 PM

Back to School Open House Monday - August 21, 2023 4:00 - 5:30 PM Williston Middle School Central Campus - ASB Innovation Center - Bakken Ridge Center - Coyote Center 5:30 - 7:00 PM All Elementary Schools Bring School Supplies & Meet the Teachers!

There will be a Special School Board meeting on Monday, August 7th at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office. For the agenda, visit: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 To watch the meeting live, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams

📢Don't forget Kindergarten Registration is TODAY! Thursday, August 3rd 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. District Office 1201 9th Ave NW Upper Missouri District Health Unit will be available on these dates to provide immunizations to students. Student must be 5 years old by July 31, 2023 Must have: ▪Student's birth certificate ▪Student's immunization record ▪Parent/Guardian's photo identification ▪Proof of residency

Williston Parks & Recreation District Campus Club After School Program Campus Club locations will be at Hagan, Rickard, McVay, Lewis & Clark, Wilkinson, and Missouri Ridge Elementary Schools. ▪Hours are after school to 6:00 p.m. ▪An after school snack will be provided. ▪All Garden Valley students who are in Campus Club will be bussed to Missouri Ridge. ▪You must sign your student up by August 4th to reserve your spot. To register, go to: https://www.willistonparks.com/campus-club Questions? Please email Kirsten at kirsten@wprd.us

Kindergarten Screening August 14 and August 15 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Lutheran Brethern Church 213 26th St E Williston, ND 58801 All incoming kindergarten students need to be screened for kindergarten readiness before school starts. No appointment necessary, first come, first serve. You will need to plan on staying with your student the entire time, which should take approximately 30 minutes. If your student was already screened this past screen, they do not need to do it again. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Arneson at victoria.arneson@willistonschools.org

Parent Teacher Conferences We need parent feedback! We are looking into changing our Parent/Teacher conference schedules to be more aligned with both teacher and parent needs. Please take a moment to fill out the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdti8yRt0r8G3_ml-AOI1ZnlRQ1N-D4r6iDtIwkyNr8bpeRFQ/viewform

WBSD 7 District Office will stay open on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 8 am-4 pm to collect absentee ballots. Our address is 1201 9th Ave W.

If you have a child who is enrolled in Kindergarten for 2023-2024 school year, please come have your child screened for Kindergarten. May 15th and 16th Lutheran Brethren Church 213 26th St. E 8:30-2:30 May 15th 8:30-11:30 Last names beginning with A-K 12:00-2:30 Last names beginning with L-Z May 16th 8:30-11:30 Last names beginning with L-Z 12:00-2:30 Last names beginning with A-K If you have any questions regarding Kindergarten Screening please contact Tonya Brenner: Tonya.brenner@willistonschool.org

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! Between preparing delicious food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, WBSD7 nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. To That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day. Join us as we recognize the dedication and hard work of our nation’s school lunch professionals. celebrate their hard work and commitment, as we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 5!

The Summer Feeding Program will be running June 5th through July 28th, with the exception of July 3rd through July 7th. This year, students will be able to get a free lunch provided during the weekdays at the Splash Pad or the Williston Garden Apartments from 11-11:35 a.m., or the Housing Authority Park from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meals will be to-go this year. The program is available to all students regardless of area, no questions asked.

We’re getting closer and closer to opening night for the Frozen Musical! Make sure to buy your tickets today at williston.ludus.com

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to all the incredible educators in Williston Basin School District #7! Your dedication, hard work, and passion for teaching truly make a difference in the lives of your students. Thank you for all that you do!

You are invited to Williston Basin School District #7’s Career & Technical Education Center Groundbreaking Ceremony. This will be on May 12 at 3:00 PM at the Williston High School. 4200 32nd St. W. Williston ND 58801

2023/24 School Supply list. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YsItcCeHMCl6imJy9HYvFPP-wi699djV/view?usp=share_link

Middle School Reconfiguration

Happy National Principals’ Day to our wonderful Principals’. We appreciate you and all you do for our students, teachers, and staff