Williston Basin School District #7

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 24 5:00 PM District Office 1201 9th Ave NW View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

School Board Workshop Tuesday, July 23 5:00 PM District Office 1201 9th Ave NW View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Board Workshops are open to the public to attend, but they are not livestreamed. WillistonSchools.org

Phone System Status Update As of now, our phone systems are operational and can accept incoming calls. However, please note that outgoing calls are still not possible at this time. If you receive a call from us, it will come from a cell phone. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to fully resolve this issue. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝟭-𝟰 As of July 18, 2024, classroom availability may be limited for students enrolled in Grades 1-4. Therefore, students in grades 1-4 who re-enrolled on or after July 18, 2024, cannot be guaranteed to attend the same school they previously attended. Students in Grades 1-4 who re-enrolled before July 18, 2024, will attend the same elementary school as last year. When determining school placement, the district enrollment office uses the following placement criteria. 🔸Special Education 🔸Grade Retentions 🔸Classroom Availability 🔸Previous School Attended 🔸Siblings 🔸Address If you have questions about your student's enrollment or school placement, please email the Enrollment Department at enrollment@willistonschools.org 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 All new and returning students must complete the enrollment process for the 2024-2025 school year. Students cannot attend school until their enrollment is complete. www.willistonschools.org/page/enrollment IMPORTANT: If your student(s) has not been re-enrolled, please check your email for Snapcode Email Subject: Required Online Enrollment - Williston Basin School District #7 Power School is Disabled for Data Management until August 1, so you will NEED this email to re-enroll your student If needed, request a new Snapcode email from enrollment@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #enrollment #backtoschool2024

Phone System Notice: We are currently addressing various district-wide issues with our phone systems. Our team, alongside the telephone company, is actively working on resolving these issues. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you're unable to reach your intended party, please email communications@willistonschools.org For enrollment matters, email enrollment@willistonschools.org Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

Back to school Supply Lists are available on our website at www.willistonschools.org/page/school-supplies. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 21. Students in grades 1-4 (and 5th graders who attended Missouri Ridge last year) will attend the same school as last year. Kindergarten families have been notified of their school placement via email. Remember, yearly enrollment is required. If you haven't enrolled yet, please download the following PDF for information. https://5il.co/2redl Please email our Communications Department with any questions or accuracy concerns at communications@willistonschools.org.

Campus Club Reminder Enrollment for the Williston Parks & Recreation's after-school program, Campus Club, will open on Wednesday, July 17th at 8:30AM. Enrollment will take place through this link: https://www.willistonparks.com/campus-club. Campus Club will be at the following schools this year: Garden Valley Missouri Ridge Rickard Lewis & Clark Wilkinson Hagan McVay Spots often fill within the hour after registration opens depending on the school. For more information, please visit: https://www.willistonparks.com/campus-club

Transportation Registration is NOW OPEN! Register: https://www.WillistonSchools.org/page/transportation Williston Basin School District #7 has once again partnered with Harlow's Transportation to provide Transportation (Busing) Services to the district. Student bus registration is completed annually. The registration deadline for the first day of bus service is July 31st. Registrations submitted after July 31st may result in a wait of up to 30 days for your student to be assigned to a bus, or your student may be placed on a waiting list.

Apply Now for Free/Reduced-Price Meals for the 2024-2025 School Year! For more information and to apply, visit: WillistonSchools.org/page/food-services PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/2r136

🌟 WBSD7 is Hiring! 🌟 We are looking for dedicated teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, food service workers, and more to join our team! Explore all our openings and apply today: willistonschools.org/page/careers-with-wbsd7 Join us in making a difference in our students' lives! 🍎✨ #wbsd7 #JobOpportunities #EducationCareers

Important Notice: WHS Phone System Temporarily Down The WHS phone system is currently experiencing issues. Technicians are actively working to resolve the problem. For assistance, please contact: - Kathryn Hansen: kathryn.hansen@willistonschools.org - Heidi Moran: heidi.moran@willistonschools.org Thank you for your patience!

The WBSD7 District Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in celebration of Independence Day! Enjoy the day as we honor the spirit of freedom and the American dream. Happy Fourth of July!

At last night's regular meeting, the School Board voted to change their monthly meeting time to 6:30 PM, with a Public Engagement Session preceding it at 6:05 PM. Further details about the Public Engagement Sessions, including their start date at either the August or September meeting, will be provided soon. All Regular School Board Meetings will be held at Williston City Hall on the first Monday of the month, except Tuesday, September 3. 2024-2025 School Board Regular Meetings Schedule: https://5il.co/2os3o willistonschools.org/page/school Questions? Email: communcations@willistonschools.org

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, July 1 5:30 PM John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall 22 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 Livestream: youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺🥪🍎 REMINDER: No Meals July 1 - July 5 Williston Basin School District #7 proudly participates in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program. Mid-day meals are served Monday through Friday at four locations in Williston, free for children aged 18 and under and available for adults over 18 at a fee of $5. Visit our SUMMER FOOD SERVICES webpage for more information, including schedule & locations. willistonschools.org/page/summer-food-services

Special School Board Governance Committee Meeting Friday, June 28 12:00 PM VIRTUAL MEETING. View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185​Livestreamed on YouTube:​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the official results of the June 11, 2024, school board election. The election results were canvassed on June 24, 2024, and the official results have now been declared, finalizing the election. The following candidates have been unofficially elected to the school board: Cory Swint Heather Wheeler Joseph Barsh With a total of 1791 ballots, the official vote count for candidates is as follows: 𝗔𝘁-𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (2 positions available): - Cory Swint: 1297 votes - Heather Wheeler: 799 votes - Laura Ann Teekell: 357 votes - Autumn Marmon: 310 votes - RaeAnne Rathbun: 233 votes - Kate Brunelle-Vestal (write-in): 233 votes 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 (1 position available): - Joseph Barsh: 1243 votes - Melanie Petersen: 472 votes We extend our gratitude to all candidates who participated in the election and to every voter who exercised their civic duty. Your involvement underscores the importance of our education system and its vital role in the growth of our community. WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org

Special School Board Meeting Monday, June 24 12:15 PM District Office 1201 9th Ave NW This is a different meeting than the 06/24/24 5:00 PM Special Board Meeting that was posted earlier today. View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

Special School Board Meeting Monday, June 24 5:00 PM District Office 1201 9th Ave NW View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Kindergarten Screening 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: August 21 and 22 We are excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students for the 2024-2025 school year! To ensure we are best prepared to meet your child's needs, we will be conducting screenings on August 21 and 22. These screenings will help us assess your child's skills and get ready for a fantastic school year. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄: 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: August 21 and 22, 2024 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲: To assess your child's skills and ensure we are best prepared to meet their needs. 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱: Check your email in early August to sign up for your child's 1-hour time slot. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻: August 23, 2024 We look forward to meeting our new students and their families. Please be sure to mark your calendars and keep an eye on your email in early August from your student’s elementary school with more details. 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Contact Missouri Ridge Principal, Dina Norby dina.norby@willistonschools.org or Rickard Principal, Sadie Storbakken sadie.storkbakken@willistonschools.org Best regards, WBSD7 Administration ​ WillistonSchools.org