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Williston Basin School District #7
Weekly Newsletter 9.16.24
Upcoming Events
09.20 Homecoming (See parade route below)
09.23 Community Meeting
09.27 Early Dismissal (11:00 AM)
09.30 Public Budget Hearing
10.04 New Elementary School Ground Breaking
10.07 Regular School Board Meeting
District Office Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Click HERE for more information and to participate in our 2024 SCOPE Survey to let us know how to better serve you!
D7 FOOD PANTRY
Available to all D7 families at no cost.
Thursdays 2:00 - 4:00PM except Thursdays when there is no school.
Located at 713 2nd St W (D7 Maintenance Building)
For an appointment at an alternate time or to donate, Contact Darla (701)770-3598
HIGHLIGHTS
Click the images below to see more about these highlights on our Facebook page.
COMMUNITY MEETING
Next Community Meeting will be held Monday, September 23 at 6:00PM with SPECIAL GUEST Senator Brad Bekkedahl with a presentation on this meeting's topic of ND Measure 4 - Constitutional Measure Related to Property Tax. The New Elementary School will also be a Topic at this meeting. Join us at the WMSCC Bakken Auditorium (Door 15) at 502 W Highland Dr.
For more information and to submit questions, visit willistonschools.org/page/community-meetings
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
Williston Coyotes Athletics & Activities
Make sure to follow our social media feed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillistonCoyotes
2024 WHS Homecoming
PARADE at 4:30PM on Friday, September 20
The parade will start at Cote Park and travel west, following 37th St W to 44th Ave W, turning on Prairie Commons, Long Branch Ave, and then 32nd St W, ending at the Tailgate!
There is no on-street parking on these streets during the parade. We are privileged to have plenty of off-street parking in the lot south of the high school thanks to the National Guard!
The tailgate is after the parade, and Kick-off is at 7:00PM!
We can’t wait to see you there! GO COYOTES!
Welcome to our new Head Boys Basketball Coach, Quinn MGlothlin!
2024 Legends Banquet will be held Thurs, Sept 19 at Phil Jackson Fieldhouse.
Social at 5:00PM with Dinner starting at 6:00PM followed by the Program.
Tickets are $60. Click here to purchase.
CAREERS
WBSD7 is HIRING!
To see all open positions, and to apply, visit:
https://www.applitrack.com/willistonschools/onlineapp/default.asp
Click here to view all our job openings and apply for a position with WBSD7!
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
Monday, October 7
6:30 PM
John Kautzman Chamber Room at City Hall
22 E Broadway
COMMUNITY
Williston High School students, coaches, advisors and staff are invited to the 6th annual NotToday event for adolescent suicide Prevention.
Wednesday, September 18 at the WHS Legends Field
5:00PM-5:45PM Students pick up free t-shirt
6:00PM 11-Minute Advocacy Walk
6:15PM Free Taco in a Bag Feed
YOUTH SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
Try Hockey for Free with the Williston Flyers Hockey Club
Where: Agri Sports Complex
When: October 8 & 10
Girls - 6:00PM - 6:45PM
Boys - 7:00PM - 7:45PM
BRING A FRIEND!
Equipment is available for rent. Full set of gear is $125.00. After 2 hockey sessions, your player can register for the 2024/2025 hockey season or return your hockey gear for a full refund.
Equipment Handout from 5:30-7:30PM
Last name A-M: September 18
Last name N-Z: September 19
Register at willistonhockey.com
Contact Nick Fatis for any questions or at 507-358-1995 or nickfatis@gmail.com
Williston Sea Lions Tryouts
Tuesday, September 17
6:30 - 7:45PM
Saturday, September 21
10:00 - 11:00AM
Don't forget goggles!
You only need to attend one session.
A parent or guardian must be present.
See Facebook page for more information about Tryout Prep Camp.
Questions? Contact willistonsealions@gmail.com or president@willistonsealions.net
WPRD ADAPATIVE PROGRAMS
Over the last two years, Amanda Nelson, WPRD Recreation Manager, has worked very hard to build a partnership between WPRD and the Williston Wonders to develop an Adaptive programming cycle within the WPRD Recreation department with the goal of creating accessible recreation programs for all.
Please visit the WPRD website at WillistonParks.com/adaptive-programs for more information on programs such as T-Ball/Softball, Swimming, Track, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, and Bowling for the Williston Wonders & more in the community.
Registration for Preventive Mental Wellness Program for Adolescent Girls provided by BIOGirls is now open.
Monday Nights 6:30 - 8:00PM beginning September 16 through December 2.
PARENTING RESOURCES
Positive Discipline Book Study
Positive Discipline: the classic guide to helping children develop self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving skills by Jane Nelson, Ed. D.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (6 sessions)
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/29
5:30 - 7:00PM at New Hope Church in Williston, ND. Free on-site childcare.
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 whereinwilliamscounty.com