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2024 Bond to Build a New Elementary School

Thank you for investing in Williston's Future!

In April 2024, voters approved a $35 million bond to partially finance the construction of a new elementary school for Williston Basin School District #7. With an impressive 66% approval rate, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for your unwavering support!

The estimated total project cost of the new elementary school is $55 million, with the district contributing $20 million (36%) from District Building Funds.

MONTHLY PROJECT UPDATES

January 2025 Update

NAME, MASCOT & COLORS CHOSEN

New Elementary School Name, Colors & Mascot

Thank you to everyone who participated in the school naming process! After gathering community input and reviewing the top choices, the School Board has approved the community's Top 3 selections:

Name: Sloulin Elementary School
Colors: Black and Gold
Mascot: Aviators

The exact shade of gold and the final mascot design will be decided through a process involving more student and community feedback—stay tuned for details!

For more information about the school naming process and to view the full list of submissions and top 3 rating results, visit our School Naming webpage.

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

Groundbreaking Ceremony - October 4, 2024

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Elementary School
The Williston Basin School District #7 extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating the groundbreaking of our new elementary school on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Overview, Video & Photo Gallery

PROJECT INFORMATION
Architectural Design & Construction Management

  • Architect: JLG Architects

  • Construction Manager at Risk: JE Dunn Construction

PROJECT SUMMARY

Fall 2024 Update

New Elementary School

PROJECT SUMMARY - FALL 2024

Location: 1316 33rd St W Williston, ND 58801 in Williston Square

Building Features:

  • PreK through Grade 5

  • Special Education Suite

  • Gymnasiums

  • STEAM Lab

  • Kitchen & Cafeteria

  • Administrative Offices

  • Media Center

  • Music Rooms

Architectural Design: JLG Architects

Construction Management: JE DUNN

Project Estimated Cost: $53.9 million

Project Budget: $55 million

Key Players in the Decision-Making Process:

  • Leadership Group: District Administrators and Construction Professionals

  • Steering Committee: Program Leaders & Community Representative

  • User Groups: Representing key programs in the new school

Timeline

New elementary school opening Fall of 2026!

Plan

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The plan is to build one new elementary school. This plan will increase elementary capacity by 600+ students and allow the District to bring 5th grade back into elementary schools from Williston Middle School Central Campus. Additionally, this solution will accommodate elementary facilities to operate at or below the goal of 25 students per classroom and start to reduce reliance on non-permanent modular classrooms, although not remove them until a second elementary project is approved.

News / Notices

Bond Referendum
For information on the 2024 School Bond Referendum, visit our Bond Referendum Webpage