Today was the last day of inservice before we welcome back all of our students for the new school year! Dr. Germundson and Mr. Guglich gave a great overview of ALICE with all staff and we are ready for the new year!
Hey Coyotes!
We are having a 1st Day of School Photo Contest! Submit your entry by emailing amanda.denevan@willistonschools.org. The winner, as selected by a secret panel of judges, will receive some D7 swag!
*By submitting a photo, you agree to let WBSD7 share the image on its' websites, social media, and print materials.
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Interested in volunteering in our schools? We would ♥ to have you!
You can volunteer in 5 easy steps:
1) Get Fingerprinted
2) Complete Paperwork
3) Pass the Background Check
4) Get your Badge
5) Volunteer!
To read our Volunteer Policy, click here: http://www.ndsba.org/policies/WillistonBasin/pdfs/KAAB.pdf#search=%22volunteer%22
For more information/questions, contact Barb Erickson at (701)572-1580 ext. 01012 or barbara.erickson@willistonschools.org.
The agenda for the 8/18/2022 Coyote Social Emotional Advisory Committee meeting is attached and has been posted on our District Website.
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
Agenda Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
Dear Williston Community,
It is with profound sadness that I write this letter to let you know that one of our Williston High School students passed away unexpectedly this weekend. Our sincere condolences and thoughts go out to the family and friends of our student. During this time as the school community processes the tragic news and copes with grief, the school district will offer counseling and bereavement support services to all of our students and staff with our WBSD 7 Crisis Team.
A student death is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress for some students. If you feel that your children are having difficulty, we encourage you to discuss their thoughts and feelings to help them work through their grief or concerns. Please also consider monitoring and discussing your children’s communications (social media, phone, e-mails, text messages) to further assess their potential needs.
If you feel that your children need to speak to a counselor or other caring adult, please do not hesitate to call our schools and let us know. Additionally, you should feel free to contact the WBSD #7 Crisis Team (701-572-0967) for guidance on how to handle and talk about any grief or concerns that your children may be experiencing. Our Crisis Team will be available at Williston High School this coming week for any staff or students that need support.
There are also resources on grief and helping students cope with loss on our website.
This is a difficult time for everyone, but I know our students and staff will lean on each other as they fondly remember their classmate. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, your building principal or the WBSD #7 Crisis Team.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard H. Faidley
Superintendent of Schools
The agendas for the following committee meetings have been posted on our District Website.
Building & Grounds 8/15/2022
Return to In-Person Learning 8/16/2022
Policy 8/17/2022
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
There is no Coyote Social Emotional Advisory Committee meeting today.
The agenda for the 8/8/2022 Regular School Board Meeting has been revised. The updated agenda is posted on our District Website. This meeting will be held at the Williams County Commission Room, 206 E Broadway.
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
Agenda Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
We want to say THANK YOU to all the physicians and dentists who donated their time and skills to provide free physicals and mouth guards to our student athletes at our All-Sport Sign Up and Physical Day. This event raised $7,650 for our Athletics/Activities Department and provided physicals for 151 students, along with 40 customized mouthpieces.
Thank you again to these individuals:
CHI St. Alexius Health
Dr. Rob Kemp, MD
Oforiwaa Boateng Holland-FNP-C
Amarjot Singh Mann, MD
Franco Aguilar, MD
Trinity Community Clinic
Joseph Stonehocker, CPNP-PC
Heidi Grondahl, WHNP-BC
Dr. Mark Olson, MD
Local Dentists
Arie Bauer DDS PC
Kami Dornfeld DDS
Jeremy Messer DMD
Brock Casperson DMD
Also, thank you to our nurse coordinator, Lynn Douglas, our athletic/activities staff Robert Conley, Colby Simonson, and Tyler Quilling, and these volunteers: Victoria Douglas, Sheridan Licciardi, Savannah Douglas, Brooklyn Douglas, Emma Solberg, Taylor Rath, Tailor Quilling, Abi Elkins, and Boatemaa Boateng.
On Thursday, August 11, we will be welcoming our new teachers by having a red carpet rollout! All members of the community are invited to be their "celebrity fans" and welcome them to Williston Basin School District #7!
Please join in the fun and attend this red carpet event on August 11th from 7:20-8:00 a.m. at Bakken Elementary Door #4.
What red carpet event would be complete without swag bags? We are looking for any local businesses that would like to donate items (gift cards, coupons, etc.) for these swag bags. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Victoria Arneson at (701)580-6745 or victoria.arneson@willistonschools.org by Monday, August 8th.
The agenda for the 8/8/2022 Regular School Board Meeting is posted on our District Website.
This meeting will be held at the Williams County Commission Room, 206 E Broadway.
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
This week's edition of Coyote Corner is out! This week's edition is packed full of back-to-school information, a welcome from our Superintendent, and other great info!
This weekly newsletter is delivered to the inboxes of all WBSD7 staff, parents, and anyone who has joined our WBSD7 Community Group. Want to make sure you receive these every week? Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_ZYEfZH3zu0PC5gTgQcb5IK_lnE7gSLHBC04q08r-a44_qQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
You can find a printable version of this week's newsletter here: https://www.willistonschools.org/documents/coyote-corner/350978
The Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for 8/3/2022 will be at the Education Office, 111 7th Ave W.
The updated agenda can be found on our District Website https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
This week's edition of Coyote Corner is out! This weekly newsletter is delivered to the inboxes of all WBSD7 staff, parents, and anyone who has joined our WBSD7 Community Group.
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You can find a printable version of this week's newsletter here: https://www.willistonschools.org/documents/coyote-corner/350978
The agendas for the following meetings are posted on our District Website.
8/1/2022 Personnel & Finance Committee (please note that there will be additional documents added for items 1 & 3 later today but it will not change the agenda).
8/3/2022 Policy Committee
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
Agenda Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
Today's the day!
The Activities Department will be hosting an All Sport Registration Day at Williston High School TODAY, July 27th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Physicals will be for all 7-12th grade students at a cost of $50. All proceeds will go to WBSD7 Athletic Programs. Custom fitted mouthpieces will be provided by Arie Bauer and the Family Dentistry Clinic for any student-athlete that wishes to have one. We would like to extend a special thanks to doctors Kami Dornfeld, Jeremy Messer, and Brock Casperson in helping this event become possible. Activities Staff will be present to assist in registration of the athletes.
This week's edition of Coyote Corner is out! This weekly newsletter is delivered to the inboxes of all WBSD7 staff, parents, and anyone who has joined our WBSD7 Community Group. Want to make sure you receive these every week? Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_ZYEfZH3zu0PC5gTgQcb5IK_lnE7gSLHBC04q08r-a44_qQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
You can find a printable version of this week's newsletter here: https://www.willistonschools.org/documents/coyote-corner/350978
There will be a Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
To view the agenda, please visit https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
