Human trafficking is a real and troubling issue in our society with more than 40.3 million cases reported worldwide and more than 63,000 cases in the United States.
Learn the signs in this week's Partner's in Health article "Is Human Trafficking Real?"
https://www.willistonschools.org/page/chi-stalexius-health-partnership
February's SEL word is Acceptance.
Kindergarten Roundup for the 2022-2023 school year will be on Feb. 8th & 10th from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the District Office Board Room. Be sure to go into Door K on the backside of the building.
**Students MUST be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2022 to enroll**
For any questions, please contact enrollment@willistonschools.org, (701)572-1580, or visit www.willistonschools.org/page/enrollment.
This week's COVID Report Card is available on our district website. https://www.willistonschools.org/page/covid-report-card
After reassessing the road conditions, we have decided we will not be running our school buses today for morning or afternoon routes.
Due to icy road conditions, all WBSD7 schools will start 2 hours later than normal on Monday, January 24, 2022. Schools will begin 2 hours after their normal start time, and buses will run 2 hours later than normal for pick up in the morning. School will dismiss at its normal time.
Thank you,
WBSD7
There will be a Special School Board meeting on Wednesday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Agenda Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
Thank you to all those who participated in the Stakeholder Meetings this week. Your feedback will help Ray & Associates build a list of qualities, characteristics and skills they will use to find our next superintendent!
Reminder - the Stakeholder Survey is still open, but will close on Monday at 8:00 a.m. Please take a moment to fill it out if you haven't yet!
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HS2QM6D
This week's COVID Report Card is available on our district website. https://www.willistonschools.org/page/covid-report-card
The first annual Boys Basketball Alumni Celebration was a huge success! It was amazing to see so many fans and alumni in attendance to watch both JV and Varsity defeat Watford City. Kudos to the athletic department, coaches, players and all those involved in making last night happen. Can't wait until next year! 🧡🏀
Last day to attend the stakeholder meetings is TODAY! Let your voice be heard and share your input on what you want in the next superintendent of WBSD7.
We have in-person and virtual options available.
For more information, go to https://www.willistonschools.org/page/superintendent-search
The Williston Basin School District #7 School Board has a vacancy. If you are interested in filling this vacancy, please see our website:
https://www.willistonschools.org/page/school-board-vacancy
Don't forget! Our Community and Parent Input Meetings are today and tomorrow! Kathy Schoenfelder with Ray & Associates is here to gather feedback on what YOU want to see in our next superintendent.
These meetings are open to any community member or parent in WBSD7.
The Technology Committee will be meeting today, 1/18/2022 at 12:30 p.m.
Agenda Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
January is a time when we typically think about how to make better food choices for ourselves, and for our families. "Think Before You Eat to Make Healthy Choices" is this week's article from Ines Teuma, MD, featured on our Partners in Health page. Check it out to learn more about healthy serving sizes, and how to incorporate healthy foods into your diet!
https://www.willistonschools.org/page/chi-stalexius-health-partnership
On Tuesday, 1/18/2022, the Williston Boys Basketball team will be hosting the first annual Boys Basketball Alumni Celebration at the Phil Jackson Gymnasium. The sub-varsity games start at 4:15, followed by the varsity team taking on Watford City at 7:45. There will be a short celebration and presentation prior to the varsity game where we will honor our alumni and officially retire Coyote Legend and basketball Hall of Fame member Phil Jackson's #22 uniform.
The varsity team will be wearing retro uniforms as a nod to our last state title team (1975). We will be having a 50/50 raffle and selling retro shirts with the same theme as the uniforms with all proceeds going to support Williston High School Boys Basketball. We hope to see everyone out at the Phil! 🏀🧡#22
Each spring, the North Dakota League of Cities sponsors a statewide If I Were Mayor essay contest for third and seventh grade students. The contest encourages young people to think about public service and future community leadership. Essays must address why the student feels their community is great and what they would do to improve their city if they were mayor.
If I Were Mayor essay contest winners will be announced in conjunction with City Government Week, April 4-8, 2022, will receive a $150 cash prize and have their essays featured in the League’s publication, CITYScan.
For specifics about the rules and process for submitting essays, visit www.ndlc.org/161/If-I-Were-Mayor-Essay-Contest or contact Carissa at 701-223-3518 or carissa@ndlc.org
Reminder: There is no school for any WBSD7 schools on Monday, January 17th.
Close-Up is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, 1/16 from 9:00am - 12:00pm. All donations will go towards the students' trip to Washington D.C.
Coyote Country!
Update!
The Boys Basketball game that was scheduled for today at Minot High School has been rescheduled to tomorrow at Minot.
1:00 9A Boys v Minot @ Central Campus
2:30 9B Boys v Minot @ Central Campus
1:00 10 Boys v Minot @ Magic City Campus
2:45 JV Boys v Minot @ Magic City Campus
4:30 V Boys v Minot @ Magic City Campus
