Seniors Who Serve!
WHS Staff Recognition! Congratulations!!!!
Haley Jeannotte- Staff Member of the Year
Cheyenne Smith- Para Professional of the year
Amanda Messner-Teacher of the Year
Career Signing!
Step Up!!
Celebrating Seniors Who Serve
Friday May 19th
10:00AM
Career Signing Day
Friday May 19th
8:45AM
Teacher Appreciation Week
Today was the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new CTE Building!
Mrs. Gullikson’s Living on Your Own classes were fortunate to learn from community members this year as part of Wisdom Wednesday. Thank you to the following individuals for sharing their wisdom and helping to be prepared for the adult world. You are greatly appreciated. If you are interested in sharing your wisdom with classes next year, please reach out Mrs. Gullikson.
Shaun Breiland-Reaching Your Goals
Dr. Vic Arneson-Surviving Domestic Violence/ Resilience
Judge Ray Trumpower-Navigating the Legal System
Catherine Bauer, Karissa Holden and Jordan Falcon-Job Service ND
Tamara Rooks and Michelle Locken-MonDak Animal Rescue
Blake Matlak and Tim Christen-Red Rock Ford (buying a vehicle)
Paul Kuhn-Red Rock For (vehicle maintenance)
Agent James Dixon, Agent Jesse Cruise, Agent Josh Hilgart, Officer Nick Nelson-law enforcement
Rachel Linn-Thrivent Financial
Eric and Katie Rooke-Credit
CTE Center Ground Breaking 5/12/2023
WHS had a petting zoo today!!!!! Thank you Mrs. Daniels and your students for bringing in their animals for WHS to enjoy!!!!!
Western Cooperative Credit Union is proud to announce and congratulate the 2023 recipients of the CU Succeed Scholarship of $750.00 to go towards college expenses:
In the Williston, Ray, and Tioga areas, the recipients are:
Cutter Jones: Cutter is a 2022 alumni of Williston High School. Cutter is attending the University of Jamestown, studying Business Management.
Kadin Finders: Kadin is a senior at Williston High School. He plans to attend Dickinson State University, where he is considering an Education degree, although undecided at this time.
KateLynn Skor: KateLynn is a senior at Ray Public School. She will be attending the University of North Dakota to study nursing. She has already been accepted into the UND Nursing Program.
In the Dickinson, Hebron, Glen Ullin, and Beach areas, the recipients are:
Trey Knight: Trey is a senior at Wibaux County High School in Wibaux, MT. Trey plans to attend Miles Community College for Meat Processing.
Sophia Hauser: Sophia is a senior at Hebron High School. She plans to study Business or Occupational Therapy at Bismarck State College.
Gabrielle Mehrer: Gabrielle is a senior at South Heart Public School. She will be studying Nursing at the University of Mary.
Braden Kessel: Braden is a senior at Belfield High School. He plans to attend the University of North Dakota and study Accounting.
Congratulations to the WHS Chorale for being selected as the 2023-2024 ND Governor’s Official State Choir. They were selected based on the talent of the ensemble, the group and individual achievements of the students, and their contributions to the community and state. We are very proud of these students and know that they will do an excellent job of representing North Dakota this next school year!
Sadie Olson is the recipient of the $500 Kingsley Davidson Scholarship through ASB! Congrats, Sadie!
For the last day of school May, 25th there will be an early out. Students will be dismissed at 11am.
Williston Basin School District Boundary Community Discussion will be held on April 26th and April 27th starting at 5:30 PM at Hagan Elementary School.
What Will this discussion look like?
WBSD#7 is utilizing RSP & Associates consulting firm to guide us through a boundary discussion and decision-making process. We will host two community forums in April where RSP will gather input and feedback from all stakeholders in the community on this topic. RSP will then provide this information for the District and the Board to use to make the best decisions they can for our students and community.
Boundary Discussion Timeline
Phase 1 (Spring 2023)
Create attendance area for only Missouri Ridge K-5 Enrollment.
Utilize elementary facility capacity efficiently to relieve over-capacity challenges at Hagan Elementary.
Tentative Timeline
March 2023: RSP completes 2022/23 Enrollment Analysis.
March to April 2023: RSP begins drafting boundary concept(s) for Missouri Ridge Elementary (to serve K-5)
April 2023: Administration provides feedback on Missouri Ridge boundary concept(s)
April 26-27: Public input opportunities for feedback on Missouri Ridge boundary concept(s)
May 2023: BOE approves Missouri Ridge boundary for implementation in 2023/24 school year.
CONGRATULATIONS MRS. GULLIKSON!!!
Mrs. Gullikson has served the FCCLA as the state president of the North Dakota Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, prior to that she was the state vice president and the president-elect of the association.
Through the years Mrs. Gullikson has received numerous awards and recognition from the National FCCLA association including Master Adviser, Adviser-To-Adviser and Advisor Mentor.
While Mrs. Gullikson no longer serves as a local chapter adviser, she continues to be involved in ND FCCLA activities. She currently serves as one of the ND FCCLA's two state coordinators for competitive events.
CONGRATUALTIONS!! To our Academic All-State Class A Medalists
(Today was also pajama day for Alzheimer's Awareness Week)
2023 Senior Meeting
Happy Paraprofessional Day!!!!
