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This is a reminder that there is 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵, as previously scheduled on our district calendar. Please stay warm and safe!❄️ We look forward to seeing all of our students back in school on Monday, ready to finish the month strong! ​ Have a fantastic weekend! WBSD7 District Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa #wbsd7 #noschooltomorrow

Due to the winter storm and unsafe conditions, tomorrow will be a Virtual Learning Day. 🔸This means there will be no in-person school for students and staff tomorrow, October 26th. 🔸All practices, games and other school related activities are canceled for tomorrow. 🔸Teachers will utilize either ParentSquare or Google Classroom to communicate student assignments and expectations. REMINDER: There is 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵, 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

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 – 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

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… 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

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… 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

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.

Schedule Reminders for THIS WEEK 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch available) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) Next Week 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧/𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 27 - NO SCHOOL 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://5il.co/1r1wa

🌟 Spotlight on Outstanding Citizenship: Meet Katherine! Our 8th-grade student, Katherine, is making a significant impact on our school community by taking the initiative to address a pressing issue – vandalism. 😊 Early in the school year, Katherine noticed vandalism affecting student life and decided to do something about it. She created a Vandalism Reporting [Google] Form specifically for Williston Middle School Central Campus.📋 But she didn't stop there! Katherine went the extra mile by designing a flyer with detachable QR codes to hang in our hallways. This made it easy for students to access and fill out the vandalism report form whenever they encountered an issue. 📲 Katherine handed over the reins to her principal, Mr. Heser, ensuring that the form is being used for its intended purpose. And it's working! Mr. Heser reports that they have received several submissions since the form's creation, helping to reduce incidents of vandalism in our school. 🛡️ Katherine's dedication and leadership don't end here. She and her friends also contributed valuable ideas to enhance our bullying report form. 👏 Katherine's story is a shining example of empowering others to stand up for themselves and their school in a safe and constructive way. Her initiative also helps deter students from getting involved in vandalizing and bullying behaviors. 🙌 Katherine says, "I am excited that it is working - that people are actually noticing it and using it!" We're excited too, Katherine, and we're grateful for your outstanding citizenship and initiative! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 #wbsd7 #Inspiration #Leadership #CommunityBuilding

🍎🌟 Happy World Teachers' Day 2023! 🌟🍎 Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible educators who light up our world with knowledge, compassion, and dedication. 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 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! 🎉 👏❤️ WillistonSchools.org More on World Teachers' Day: nationaltoday.com/world-teachers-day #WorldTeacherDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters 🌍📝 #wbsd7

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. 🌟 #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LeadershipMatters #ThankAPrincipal #wbsd7

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

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. 👏 Thank you, custodial staff, for all that you do! 👏 #CustodialWorkersDay #SchoolHeroes #CleanTeam 🧹🌟 #wbsd7

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. 😎 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! 🙌

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

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?🤔 Please share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #NewToTheDistrict #wbsd7 #CommunityFeedback WillistonSchools.org

📣 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:👩🏽‍💻🧑‍💻 WillistonSchools.org 🔸️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

🚸 **Exciting Updates to ASB Pick-Up and Drop-Off Process!** 🚸 Dear Parents and Guardians, We are thrilled to share some fantastic news regarding improvements we have implemented to our ASB drop-off and pick-up procedures! We are now utilizing the ASB parking lot for the ASB student drop-off and pick-up process. ASB Students Drop-Off: Enter through the 4th Ave W entrance to the parking lot. Drive though the yellow lanes and stop at the end of that lane. Students may exit and walk down the yellow walkways and enter through the Main Office door. Cars must exit the 13th St W entryway. Staff will be out to assist. Pick-Up: Enter through the 4th Ave W entrance to the parking lot. Drive though the yellow lanes and stop at the end of that lane. Students walk through the yellow lanes and enter their parents' vehicle. Students must stay in the lane and not go around other cars as this is a safety concern to students and staff. Once cars move ahead, cars in line may exit appropriately and out of the 13th St W entryway. Staff will be out to assist. Our commitment to your children's safety and convenience is at the forefront of these changes. PLEASE NOTE: Coyote Center & Bakken Ridge student procedures remain the same as outlined in the 8/23/23 ParentSquare Message. Coyote Center Enter parking lot from 14th street Loop around West parking lot Drop student off in front of Coyote Center (Door #9) Turn Right onto 14th street For Pick Up, students will be exiting through different doors based upon their last period class. Teachers have informed students of the exit door number, please be sure to pick up your student at their designated door. Bakken Ridge OPTION 1: Enter parking lot from 6th Ave West Take immediate right and loop around parking lot Drop students off by door 2 (They will walk to door 3 to enter building) Turn right onto 6th Ave West OPTION 2: Drop off students along West Highland Drive, facing west. (Enter building through door 1) Please DO NOT drop students off across the street and have them walk through traffic to enter the school. Student may ONLY cross the street at the corner crosswalk For Pick Up, students will be exiting through different doors based upon their last period class. Teachers have informed students of the exit door number, please be sure to pick up your student at their designated door. Thank you for your ongoing support and flexibility. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions!

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

K-5 Boys & Girls are invited to join Cub Scouts! Learn more at our open house Thursday, August 31 from 6:00-7:00pm in your school gym. Our family program is designed for making lifelong memories with your Scout while they learn values and important life skills. View Flyer: https://5il.co/23bnd

Williston Middle School Central Campus Families: Responding to parent concerns regarding 5th grade start and dismissal times at Williston Middle School Central Campus, the administration has taken steps to address the issue. Effective tomorrow, August 24, 2023, the start and dismissal times for 5th grade at Williston Middle School Central Campus will be aligned with those of grades 6-8. The adjusted bell schedules are as follows: Grade 5 Start: 8:15 AM Dismiss: 3:00 PM Grades 6, 7 & 8 (remains the same) Start 8:00 AM Dismiss 3:05 PM Additionally, the earliest drop-off time for all Williston Middle School Central Campus students is 7:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to create a more harmonious schedule for all students and families. If you have any further inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at studentservices@willistonschools.org