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Williston Basin School District #7
Weekly Newsletter 7.19.24
District Office Summer Hours*
June 3 - August 2
Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday CLOSED
*Normal District Office Hours will Resume August 5
Re-Enrollment is Required Every Year
As of July 18, 2024, classroom availability may be limited for students enrolled in Grades 1-4. Please read below for more information.
Important Enrollment Update for Grades 1-4
When determining school placement, the district enrollment office uses the following placement criteria: Special Education, Grade Retentions, Classroom Availability, Previous School Attended, Siblings, and Address.
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.
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
If needed, request a new Snapcode email from enrollment@willistonschools.org
PowerSchool is Disabled for Data Management until August 1; you will NEED your Snapcode email to re-enroll your student.
For More Information on Enrollment: View our Enrollment Webpage
WBSD7 Staff is Here for You!
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM • Through August 1
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM • Starting August 5
August 10 & 17: 9AM - 2PM • Extended Hours these Saturdays for Assistance
If needed, request new Snapcode email from enrollment@willistonschools.org or 701-572-1580
Back to school Supply Lists are available on our website at willistonschools.org/page/school-supplies.
Please email our Communications Department with any questions or accuracy concerns at communications@willistonschools.org
NEWS
Celebrating a decade: Indian Education Summit hosts 36 workshops to empower Native educators
Dr. Sheeresa Begay, our Innovation Principal at Williston Middle School Central Campus, is featured in this article as a session presenter at this week's Indian Education Summit in Bismarck.
We were experiencing district-wide issues with our phone systems that have been restored as of 7.19.24.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation Registration
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.
If there is more than one student to be registered, please fill out the form separately for each student.
For more information, please visit:
Transportation | Williston Basin School District #7 (willistonschools.org)
FREE/REDUCED MEALS
Apply Now for Free/Reduced Meals for the 2024-2025 School Year!
We encourage you to ensure your child starts the school year with access to nutritious meals by applying early for free/reduced meals.
• Free or reduced-priced nutritious meals for your child
• Qualifies your family for additional benefits
• Helps WBSD7 receive vital funding for programs and services
• Boosts overall school meal participation, supporting sustainability
Note: The application is available online only.
Apply today to secure these benefits for your child!
For more information and to apply, visit: WillistonSchools.org/page/food-services
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Save the Date: Kindergarten Screening
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.
Screening Dates: August 21 and 22, 2024
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
Questions?
Contact:
Missouri Ridge Principal
Dina Norby
dina.norby@willistonschools.org
or
Rickard Principal
Sadie Storbakken
sadie.storkbakken@willistonschools.org
In May, WMSCC staff and families were sent a form to submit their questions regarding the Williston Middle School Central Campus changes for the 2024/2025 school year.
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, containing the answers to those questions, was compiled by WMSCC Administration.
If you have further questions not addressed in this FAQ document, please submit them using this form.
SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM
Summer Meals Program
Reminder: July 22 - July 26 is the final week of the 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.
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
Williston Coyotes Athletics & Activities
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CAREERS
WBSD7 is HIRING!
To see all open positions, and to apply, visit:
https://www.applitrack.com/willistonschools/onlineapp/default.asp
SCHOOL BOARD
All WBSD#7 School Board meetings are live streamed via You Tube.
Meeting videos will be posted on the District Website the following business day for play back.
https://www.youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7
Click Here for the 2024-2025 Regular School Board Meetings Schedule
Williston Basin School District #7
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, August 5
6:30 PM
John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall
22 E Broadway
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Enrollment for the Williston Parks & Recreation's after-school program, Campus Club, opened on Wednesday, July 17th.
Enrollment inquiries can be submitted through this link: https://www.willistonparks.com/campus-club
Locations will be Rickard, Missouri Ridge, Lewis & Clark, Hagan, McVay, Wilkinson and, Garden Valley.
WILLISTON & WILLIAMS COUNTY INFO
Discover Williston App
This app is for EVERYONE that is local or visiting Williston.
In the app you will find where to:
Eat Local
Shop Local
Find Local Events
Find all things Williston
Go ahead and find 'Discover Williston' in your app store
If you want to see your business in there, please download the app and click in the area you want to be in and click on 'List My Business'
This is a work in progress and will get better and better the more we use it.
New to Williston or just want to learn more about the community?
Check out Where in Williams County?, a fun new comprehensive guide that provides area information about housing, things to do, youth programs, and more!
The online version is also fully translatable to more than 100 languages.
Get started at www.whereinwilliamscounty.com