Williston Middle School Central Campus

December's SEL Word is: ASPIRE The meaning of ASPIRE is to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal (Mirriam-Webster). What have you accomplished this year?

Reminder, there will be no school December 22-January 2 for Winter Break. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday break!

Due to the current and projected weather forecast and the road conditions, all WBSD7 buildings and offices will be closed for the rest of Thursday, 12/22/2022.

January's SEL Word is: Choice, Choice is the ultimate power. " We must all make the choice between what is right and what is easy." - Professor Dumbledore

The Williston Basin School District and the Superintendent expect that all concerns be treated with respect. Parents/guardians are often discouraged when they attempt to communicate with central office administrators and school board members and are sent back to building-based officials in order to resolve a problem their child may be experiencing in school. To prevent that frustration, parents can become informed about the “chain of command,” or where to begin the communication sequence regarding their problem or concern. Many parent and community questions are easily and completely answered by communicating directly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situation should first be addressed at whatever level the initial action was taken, with appeals moving on to the next level in the chain of command. The easiest way to communicate at the building level is via ParentSquare, email, or our Comments & Inquires Form; a phone call is the next preferable way. The easiest way to communicate for specific departments is our Comments and Inquiry form; an email or phone call is the next preferable way. Here at Williston Basin School District #7, we ask that you address any issues in the order as laid out in our Chain of Command process below. To review the page on the website please go to the District page – Menu - Chain of command. https://www.willistonschools.org/page/chain-of-command

Today is the 100th Day of School! Only 72 more to go... but who's counting?

February's SEL Word of the Month is Acceptance. You are enough. "If you do something with acceptance and kindness, you can create a true friendship." Dustin Lance Black

Feb. 6-10 is National School Counseling Week! We want to say THANK YOU to all of our School Counselors for all they do to help our student succeed!

Schools today face many challenges, not the least of which is communication. Ensuring accurate, timely and trustworthy communications with key stakeholders is integral to supporting student success. Because it is so important, Williston Basin School District #7 is administering the SCoPE Surveys, three surveys dedicated to evaluating the effectiveness of our communication with Faculty and Staff, Parents and Families, and the School Districts we serve. Please take a moment to complete this survey by February 16th: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/xocLb1

Reminder that there is no school March 13th - 17th for all students! Enjoy your Spring Break!

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.

For the last day of school May, 25th there will be an early out. Students will be dismissed at 11am. 

Parent Teacher Conferences We need parent feedback! We are looking into changing our Parent/Teacher conference schedules to be more aligned with both teacher and parent needs. Please take a moment to fill out the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdti8yRt0r8G3_ml-AOI1ZnlRQ1N-D4r6iDtIwkyNr8bpeRFQ/viewform

📢Don't forget Kindergarten Registration is TODAY! Thursday, August 3rd 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. District Office 1201 9th Ave NW Upper Missouri District Health Unit will be available on these dates to provide immunizations to students. Student must be 5 years old by July 31, 2023 Must have: ▪Student's birth certificate ▪Student's immunization record ▪Parent/Guardian's photo identification ▪Proof of residency

‼ UPDATE ‼ We gave away ALL the Backpacks we had today! BACKPACK GIVEAWAY 🎒🖍 Free Backpacks with Supplies Available at the District Office 1201 9th Ave NW *Limited Supplies Available

School Bus Schedule If your child is in grades K-8 and you registered them for busing, your child is accepted to ride the bus. Your bus stop is the one nearest to your residence. Times are approximate and may be subject to change as the school year progresses and the number of students on the buses change. Bus routes with only one stop also accommodate children registered with McKinney Vento. These busses currently do not have capacity for additional group stops. However, this is subject to change and may be modified during the school year. McKinney Vento & Special Education Students: If you are a parent/guardian to a child that is registered with McKinney Vento or SPED, you will be receiving a phone call with the approximate pickup/drop off time for your children, if you haven’t already. Thank you for your patience during this transition period and we look forward to the 2023/2024 school year! ~ Harlow’s School Bus Transportation FAQ's: willistonschools.org/page/transportation Bus Schedule PDF Version: https://5il.co/22ipw

Williston Middle School Central Campus Families: Responding to parent concerns regarding 5th grade start and dismissal times at Williston Middle School Central Campus, the administration has taken steps to address the issue. Effective tomorrow, August 24, 2023, the start and dismissal times for 5th grade at Williston Middle School Central Campus will be aligned with those of grades 6-8. The adjusted bell schedules are as follows: Grade 5 Start: 8:15 AM Dismiss: 3:00 PM Grades 6, 7 & 8 (remains the same) Start 8:00 AM Dismiss 3:05 PM Additionally, the earliest drop-off time for all Williston Middle School Central Campus students is 7:30 AM. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to create a more harmonious schedule for all students and families. If you have any further inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at studentservices@willistonschools.org

K-5 Boys & Girls are invited to join Cub Scouts! Learn more at our open house Thursday, August 31 from 6:00-7:00pm in your school gym. Our family program is designed for making lifelong memories with your Scout while they learn values and important life skills. View Flyer: https://5il.co/23bnd

Immunization Clinics will be held at each Williston Basin School District #7 school in September. All students must be up to date on immunizations or have a completed exemption form on file by October 1, 2023. *Exemption forms must be completed yearly To View Immunization Requirements & Immunization Clinic Schedule: www.willistonschools.org/page/immunizations For any questions related to immunizations, please contact our Director of Nursing: Lynn Douglas (701)572-0967 ext. 11573 For a Certificate of Immunization (exempt form), please contact: Upper Missouri District Health Unit 110 West Broadway Williston, ND 58801 (701)774-6400

🚸 **Exciting Updates to ASB Pick-Up and Drop-Off Process!** 🚸 Dear Parents and Guardians, We are thrilled to share some fantastic news regarding improvements we have implemented to our ASB drop-off and pick-up procedures! We are now utilizing the ASB parking lot for the ASB student drop-off and pick-up process. ASB Students Drop-Off: Enter through the 4th Ave W entrance to the parking lot. Drive though the yellow lanes and stop at the end of that lane. Students may exit and walk down the yellow walkways and enter through the Main Office door. Cars must exit the 13th St W entryway. Staff will be out to assist. Pick-Up: Enter through the 4th Ave W entrance to the parking lot. Drive though the yellow lanes and stop at the end of that lane. Students walk through the yellow lanes and enter their parents' vehicle. Students must stay in the lane and not go around other cars as this is a safety concern to students and staff. Once cars move ahead, cars in line may exit appropriately and out of the 13th St W entryway. Staff will be out to assist. Our commitment to your children's safety and convenience is at the forefront of these changes. PLEASE NOTE: Coyote Center & Bakken Ridge student procedures remain the same as outlined in the 8/23/23 ParentSquare Message. Coyote Center Enter parking lot from 14th street Loop around West parking lot Drop student off in front of Coyote Center (Door #9) Turn Right onto 14th street For Pick Up, students will be exiting through different doors based upon their last period class. Teachers have informed students of the exit door number, please be sure to pick up your student at their designated door. Bakken Ridge OPTION 1: Enter parking lot from 6th Ave West Take immediate right and loop around parking lot Drop students off by door 2 (They will walk to door 3 to enter building) Turn right onto 6th Ave West OPTION 2: Drop off students along West Highland Drive, facing west. (Enter building through door 1) Please DO NOT drop students off across the street and have them walk through traffic to enter the school. Student may ONLY cross the street at the corner crosswalk For Pick Up, students will be exiting through different doors based upon their last period class. Teachers have informed students of the exit door number, please be sure to pick up your student at their designated door. Thank you for your ongoing support and flexibility. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions!