๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜‚๐˜€! Regular School Board Meeting Monday, November 13 at Bakken Ridge Center - WMSCC 502 W Highland Drive TOUR the school at 5:00 PM! School Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
school board
We would like to invite you to a ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐…๐จ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM in the Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9). We will be working with our consultants, RSP & Associates, to gather your input about the potential building of two elementary schools. It is imperative that we work together and collaborate with one another on what the future looks like for the students in our school system. It is important that we have innovative curriculum. It is also important that we have spaces conducive to the 21st Century for our youngest learners. We ask that you join us to gather essential information, provide your input, ask questions, and assist us in doing the absolute best we can for our students, our community and our school district. Please note that there will be another forum held on Monday, December 18th. You are welcome to attend one or both dates. Additionally, a community survey will be sent out to staff, parents and community members following the first forum. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM. Questions? Please email Communications@WillistonSchool.org ~ WBSD7
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
new schools forums
"๐—ก๐—ข ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ" ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ฆ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐— ๐—•๐—˜๐—ฅ November is just around the corner, and we have some important ๐—ก๐—ข ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ to mark on your calendar! ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ: WBSD7 is closed on November 10th in observance of Veterans Day, which is November 11th. There is no school school, all district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed. ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†-๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ-๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ: There is no school November 22nd through November 24th for Thanksgiving Break. ๐Ÿฆƒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†: The district office will be open regular hours. ๐Ÿฆƒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†: All district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed. ๐Ÿฆƒ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†: The District Office will be closed for in-person visits, but you can reach the district office by phone during regular hours. ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ: https://5il.co/1r1wa With gratitude for our amazing students, families & staff...Thank You! ๐—ช๐—•๐—ฆ๐——๐Ÿณ #wbsd7 #noschool #veteransday #thanksgivingbreak #gratitude
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
november calendar
LOCATION SWAP for 11/13/23 & 5/13/24 Regular School Board Meetings There has been a change to the locations of the Regular School Board meetings scheduled for November 13, 2023, and May 13, 2024. REVISED MEETINGS DATES/LOCATIONS: November 13 โ€“ Bakken Ridge Center - WMSCC May 13 โ€“ Garden Valley Elementary School View the Revised 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule here: https://5il.co/1zcjg #wbsd7 WillistonSchool.org
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
school board meeting
This is a reminder that there is ๐—ป๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น ๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„, ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต, as previously scheduled on our district calendar. Please stay warm and safe!โ„๏ธ We look forward to seeing all of our students back in school on Monday, ready to finish the month strong! โ€‹ Have a fantastic weekend! WBSD7 District Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa #wbsd7 #noschooltomorrow
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
no school reminder
Due to the winter storm and unsafe conditions, tomorrow will be a Virtual Learning Day. ๐Ÿ”ธThis means there will be no in-person school for students and staff tomorrow, October 26th. ๐Ÿ”ธAll practices, games and other school related activities are canceled for tomorrow. ๐Ÿ”ธTeachers will utilize either ParentSquare or Google Classroom to communicate student assignments and expectations. REMINDER: There is ๐—ก๐—ข ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—ข๐—Ÿ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—ข๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต, as noted on the district school calendar. https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
virtual learning
WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS: School will dismiss at the regular time today. In-town buses will run, but the routes will likely take longer to get students to their designated stops due to the snow. Campus Club (the after school childcare program) is cancelled today. Parent/Teacher conferences at WMSCC for this evening will be rescheduled โ€“ date TBD. Staff are preparing for a possible Virtual Learning Day tomorrow. Additional details will be provided to parents and staff to inform everyone whether tomorrow will be an in-person school day or a virtual learning day. WBSD7 Administration Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
regular time
With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursdayโ€ฆ We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
winter storm
With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursdayโ€ฆ We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
winter storm watch
WHS Drama Club Presents: CLUE ~ High School Edition ~ Friday, October 27 @ 7:00 PM Saturday, October 28 @ 2:00 PM Sunday, October 29 @ 2:00 PM Ticket Prices: Adults $10, Students $8 Tickets include refreshments. This play runs about 1.5 - 2 hours based on intermission length and service times.
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
clue play
Schedule Reminders for THIS WEEK ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—จ๐——๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch available) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) Next Week ๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง/๐—ง๐—˜๐—”๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜๐—ฆ: ๐—˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜€ October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—จ๐——๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—ฆ: October 27 - NO SCHOOL ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ: https://5il.co/1r1wa
5 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
october dates
๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒŸ Happy World Teachers' Day 2023! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible educators who light up our world with knowledge, compassion, and dedication. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Thank you to all the teachers who inspire, empower, and shape the future through their unwavering commitment to education. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are profoundly grateful for your hard work and passion. Tag a teacher who made a difference in your life and let's spread the appreciation! ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ WillistonSchools.org More on World Teachers' Day: nationaltoday.com/world-teachers-day #WorldTeacherDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“ #wbsd7
6 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
Teachers Day
Principal Appreciation Month: Celebrating Our Inspiring School Leaders Thank You for Your Dedication and Guidance! This October, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional principals. Your leadership, passion, and commitment light the way for our students and educators. ๐ŸŒŸ #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LeadershipMatters #ThankAPrincipal #wbsd7
6 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
principal appreciation month
IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES ALL STUDENTS: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch provided) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) October 27 - NO SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Williston High School October 5 & 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Williston Middle School Central Campus October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center Elementary Schools October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson District School Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa
6 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
October schedule
Celebrating National Custodial Workers Day! Today, we take a moment to honor the unsung heroes who keep our schools shining bright. It's National Custodial Workers Day, and we're thrilled to recognize the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our learning environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. Our custodial staff goes above and beyond, often working late into the night and early mornings to ensure that every nook and cranny of our school is spick and span. They're the ones who tackle spills, fix what's broken, and make sure our classrooms and hallways are in top-notch condition. Their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail create the foundation for a positive learning experience. They contribute to the health and well-being of our entire school community, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Please join us in expressing our heartfelt thanks to our custodial team. Let's show them the appreciation they truly deserve for their unwavering commitment to making our school a better place. ๐Ÿ‘ Thank you, custodial staff, for all that you do! ๐Ÿ‘ #CustodialWorkersDay #SchoolHeroes #CleanTeam ๐Ÿงน๐ŸŒŸ #wbsd7
6 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
custodial workers day
Five of our dedicated leaders came together for a principal meeting today and decided to embrace the spirit of the Homecoming "dress-up day" at their respective schools. ๐Ÿ˜Ž From left to right, representing their schools with style and smiles: - Sara Faulkner, 5th Grade Principal at Bakken Ridge - Dina Norby, Principal at Missouri Ridge - Sadie Storbakken, Principal at Rickard - Meridith Johnson, Principal at Lewis & Clark - Audra Zimmerman, Principal at Hagan Thanks to their commitment to education and their school Homecoming spirit, our students are in great hands! ๐Ÿ™Œ
6 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
Principals
FOOD PANTRY Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost FRIDAYS 3:30 - 4:00 PM (Except Fridays when there is no school) Williston Middle School Central Campus COYOTE CENTER (main door) Shelf Stable Foods & Frozen Beef Questions/Donations Email: studentwellness@willistonschools.org
6 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
Food Pantry
We are pleased to introduce our new parent handout highlighting our essential education tech tools for WBSD7 parents, PowerSchool and ParentSquare. PDF Version: https://5il.co/23z93 We are currently crafting a dedicated web page to welcome and assist our newest district families. Your feedback is important to us! What essential information and resources would you like to see included?๐Ÿค” Please share your thoughts in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ #NewToTheDistrict #wbsd7 #CommunityFeedback WillistonSchools.org
7 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
parent handout
๐Ÿ“ฃ Calling all educators & community members! Williston Basin School District #7 is in need of Substitute Teachers to provide essential support our students. Your involvement can truly help shape their educational journey. Our substitute teacher positions offer a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work with other commitments, while making a difference in our students' lives. Read on to find out how to join us and help our students succeed! APPLY:๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป WillistonSchools.org ๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธHOW TO BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: To become a substitute teacher, you will need to visit the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board website at nd.gov/espb/. The requirements to obtain a substitute license in North Dakota are: - Completion of an online application, including official transcripts documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework (uploaded to application). - Three (3) positive personal/employment references with email addresses. Be sure to inform your references that they will receive an email reference survey. Applications without completed reference surveys will not be considered. - Successful background check completed through ESPB. - Valid Email account and phone number. The substitute license is $80.00 and is good for a period of 2 years. Williston Basin School District #7 will reimburse the license fee to the substitute after they have worked at least 145 hours for the district. The license expires on the applicant's birthday. The substitute license allows a person to be a substitute teacher grades K-12 in all North Dakota schools. After receiving your North Dakota substitute license from ESPB, please attach a copy of the license to your WBSD7 online employment application. Apply: WillistonSchools.org For questions, please contact: LuAnn Nelson Substitute Secretary Williston Basin School District #7 luann.nelson@willistonschools.org
7 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
Substitute teachers needed
Immunization Clinics will be held at each Williston Basin School District #7 school in September. All students must be up to date on immunizations or have a completed exemption form on file by October 1, 2023. *Exemption forms must be completed yearly To View Immunization Requirements & Immunization Clinic Schedule: www.willistonschools.org/page/immunizations For any questions related to immunizations, please contact our Director of Nursing: Lynn Douglas (701)572-0967 ext. 11573 For a Certificate of Immunization (exempt form), please contact: Upper Missouri District Health Unit 110 West Broadway Williston, ND 58801 (701)774-6400
7 months ago, Williston Basin School District #7
immunization clinics