Back to School Information
As we gear up for another exciting school year, our district has compiled the information you need to help you and your student(s) prepare for a great year!
TEACHER/SCHOOL PLACEMENT
🔸K-5 Teacher assignments will be shared with families in early August after School Principals and Secretaries return.
🔸For information on School Placement Guidelines for 2025–2026, see our Enrollment page.
ENROLLMENT
All students must be registered each school year. For information on enrolling new students or registering returning students, please visit our Enrollment page.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Grades 1-12: Tuesday, August 19
Kindergarten: Thursday, August 21
2025-2026 School Calendar
Open House Events
Bell Schedule
The Bell Schedule (start and dismiss times) will be finalized in early August, after the principals have returned from summer break.
School Supply Lists
Click here for our School Supply List webpage
*If your student is entering Kindergarten, please refer to the Kindergarten Screening page for a message regarding school placement.
Immunizations
ND Century Code requires all children to have their immunizations or exemptions be up to date by October 1 of each school year, or they must be excluded from school.
Athletics & Activities
FERPA, PPRA, and Opt-Out Forms
We would like to inform you about the availability of essential forms related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), and this school year's Curriculum & Survey Opt-Out options.
Please take a moment to review these notices and access the forms using the links provided.
Student & Family Handbooks
The 2025–2026 Handbooks will be available before school starts, and this page will be updated with the new versions. The 2024–2025 handbooks will remain posted here in the meantime for your reference.
After School Program
Campus Club through Williston Parks & Rec
This program is run by Williston Parks & Recreation (WPR) and is hosted within WBSD7 elementary school buildings.
2025–2026 Registration Opens:
Monday, August 5 at 12:00 PM
Are you looking for something to do during the school day?
Become a Paraprofessional!
Learn more about Paraprofessionals and how to apply at WillistonSchools.org/paras
Questions?
Email info@willistonschools.org or call (701) 572-1580