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.
❄️ Due to current "No Travel Advised" winter conditions, school will start two hours late today, Thursday, December 18.
This delayed opening applies to all schools in the district. Stay tuned as we monitor road and weather conditions to determine whether a Virtual Learning Day is necessary. If needed, we will communicate that decision by 8:00 AM. Based on the current forecast, this appears unlikely.
𝟮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
🖍️Pre-K
• Future Coyotes will start at 10:30 AM
• ECSE Pre-K (at McVay, Hagan, and Wilkinson):
• No morning (AM) ECSE Pre-K classes.
• The afternoon (PM) session from 12:00-3:00 PM will continue as scheduled.
🚌 Buses will run 2 hours later than usual
Families should check the 🛑 StopFinder app for route-specific school bus information and updates. For more information, see WillistonSchools.org/stopfinder
🕛 Earliest time 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 than the usual time (e.g., if usually 7:30, then it is 9:30)
• No breakfast will be served
• Staff will report to work 2 hours later than their usual arrival time
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
Williston High School
Alternate Final Test Schedule in Light of Late Start
Thursday: December 18
Period 5 – 10:00 AM-11:15 AM
LUNCH 11:15 AM-12:00 PM
Period 6- 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Period 7 - 1:45 PM-3:15 PM
Friday: December 19
8:30 am to 10:30 am Make-Up tests
Stay Safe,
WBSD7 Administration
For more information and FAQs on Weather-Related School Delay, Early Dismissal, or Virtual Learning, please visit: WillistonSchools.org/winter-weather
Questions?
info@willistonschools.org
School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, December 18 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
School Board Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 16 at 5:30 PM District Office 820 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
Due to “continuous ice” road conditions, school will start 2 hours late today, Tuesday, December 9.
Pre-K
Future Coyotes will start at 10:30 AM
ECSE Pre-K (at McVay, Hagan, and Wilkinson):
- No morning (AM) ECSE Pre-K classes.
- The afternoon (PM) session from 12:00-3:00 PM will continue as scheduled.
Buses will run 2 hours later than usual
🚌 Families should check the 🛑 StopFinder app for route-specific school bus information and updates. For more information, see WillistonSchools.org/stopfinder
- Earliest time students can be dropped off at schools is 2 hours later than the usual time (e.g., if usually 7:30, then it is 9:30)
- No breakfast will be served
Staff will report to work 2 hours later than their usual arrival time
Stay Safe,
WBSD7 Administration
For more information and FAQs on Weather-Related School Delay, Early Dismissal, or Virtual Learning, please visit: Winter Weather Info - School Delays, Early Dismissal
Questions?
info@willistonschools.org
Regular School Board Meeting Monday, December 8 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
We are currently experiencing intermittent phone troubles at various locations throughout the district.
📧 If you are unable to get through, please email us at: districtoffice@willistonschools.org
Thank you for your patience as phone services are being restored.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Pre-K
Future Coyotes will start at 10:30 AM
ECSE Pre-K (at McVay, Hagan, and Wilkinson):
- No morning (AM) ECSE Pre-K classes.
- The afternoon (PM) session from 12:00-3:00 PM will continue as scheduled.
Buses will run 2 hours later than usual
🚌 Families should check the 🛑 StopFinder app for route-specific school bus information and updates. For more information, see WillistonSchools.org/stopfinder
- Earliest time students can be dropped off at schools is 2 hours later than the usual time (e.g., if usually 7:30, then it is 9:30)
- No breakfast will be served
Staff will report to work 2 hours later than their usual arrival time
Please watch for possible updates.
Stay Safe,
WBSD7 Administration
For more information and FAQs on Weather-Related School Delay, Early Dismissal, or Virtual Learning, please visit: Winter Weather Info - School Delays, Early Dismissal
Questions?
info@willistonschools.org
School Board Governance Committee Meeting Thursday, November 20 at 5:30 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org
