Williston Basin School District #7

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

Unofficial School Board Election Results The Williston Basin School District #7 is pleased to announce the unofficial results of the June 11, 2024 school board election. The following candidates have been unofficially elected to the school board: Cory Swint Heather Wheeler Joseph Barsh With a total of 1774 ballots, the unofficial vote count for candidates is as follows: At Large Candidates (2 positions available): Cory Swint - 1286 Heather Wheeler - 788 Laura Ann Teekell - 356 Autumn Marmon - 307 RaeAnne Rathbun - 231 Kate Brunelle-Vestal (write-in) - 231 Out of City Limits (1 position available): Joseph Barsh - 1230 Melanie Petersen - 468 The election will be canvassed on June 24, 2024, at which time the official results will be declared, finalizing the election. We extend our appreciation to all candidates who participated in the election and to every voter who exercised their civic duty. Your engagement in this process underscores the significance of our education system and its role in our community's growth. As we move forward, we look forward to working together with our elected school board members, students, parents, educators, and the broader community to continue fostering a strong and supportive learning environment. For more information, contact: Paula Lankford Director of Public Relations Williston Basin School District #7 (701)572-1580 ext.01023 paula.lankford@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.org

Tomorrow is Election Day! Tuesday, June 11 School Board Election & Primary Election Polls Open: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Williston ARC 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 To access candidate information, absentee voting details, and more related to the election, please visit willistonschools.org/page/school-board-election 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 To access primary election information, including additional polling locations, please visit williamsnd.com/Elections If you are voting in the Primary Election, head to the ARC and use Door 3 for access. After voting, exit the Primary Election area and proceed to the Meeting Rooms for the School Board Election. If you are not participating in the Primary Election, enter through the main ARC entrance for the School Board Election. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, June 10 5:30 PM Williams County Commission Room 206 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

Special School Board Meeting Friday, June 7 12:00 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 Governance Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 4 12:00 PM Virtual Meeting View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 June 3 - August 2 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 - CLOSED 701-572-1580 WillistonSchools.org

School Board Workshop Thursday, May 30 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

Special School Board Meeting Friday, May 31 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

𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺🥪🍎 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

Regular School Board Meeting Tuesday, May 28 5:30 PM Williams County Commission Room 206 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 ​ Livestreamed on YouTube: ​youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams WillistonSchools.org

School Board Governance Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 28 12:15 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

Special School Board Meeting Monday, May 20 12:15 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

Kindergarten Enrollment Reminder! 📚✏️ If you haven't already enrolled your child for the 2024-2025 school year, now's the time to do so! Children must be 5 years old by July 31, 2024, to enroll in kindergarten. Kindergarteners will be assigned to elementary schools by June 15th. WillistonSchools.org/page/enrollment #wbsd7 #KindergartenEnrollment

Introducing Mr. Reo Boston as the incoming principal of Wilkinson Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year! With over a decade of experience in education, Mr. Boston currently serves as an instructional coach at Williston Middle School Central Campus. Throughout his career, he has taught various subjects including 8th grade US History, 7th Grade ELA, and 6th grade. Mr. Boston holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Minot State University and a Master's Degree from WGU in Learning & Technology. He is married with two children who attend WBSD7, and his wife is a 2nd grade teacher at Lewis & Clark Elementary. Mr. Boston coaches cross-country and is an avid runner, participating in various distances, including 100-mile races. He also has a passion for music and has been playing in a rock band since his teenage years. Additionally, he enjoys exploring the wilderness through hunting and hiking. Mr. Boston is thrilled for this opportunity to serve as the new principal of Wilkinson Elementary and looks forward to making a positive impact on the school community! WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7