Williston Middle School Central Campus

📣 Calling all educators & community members! Williston Basin School District #7 is in need of Substitute Teachers to provide essential support our students. Your involvement can truly help shape their educational journey. Our substitute teacher positions offer a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work with other commitments, while making a difference in our students' lives. Read on to find out how to join us and help our students succeed! APPLY:👩🏽‍💻🧑‍💻 WillistonSchools.org 🔸️HOW TO BECOME A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER: To become a substitute teacher, you will need to visit the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board website at nd.gov/espb/. The requirements to obtain a substitute license in North Dakota are: - Completion of an online application, including official transcripts documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework (uploaded to application). - Three (3) positive personal/employment references with email addresses. Be sure to inform your references that they will receive an email reference survey. Applications without completed reference surveys will not be considered. - Successful background check completed through ESPB. - Valid Email account and phone number. The substitute license is $80.00 and is good for a period of 2 years. Williston Basin School District #7 will reimburse the license fee to the substitute after they have worked at least 145 hours for the district. The license expires on the applicant's birthday. The substitute license allows a person to be a substitute teacher grades K-12 in all North Dakota schools. After receiving your North Dakota substitute license from ESPB, please attach a copy of the license to your WBSD7 online employment application. Apply: WillistonSchools.org For questions, please contact: LuAnn Nelson Substitute Secretary Williston Basin School District #7 luann.nelson@willistonschools.org

We are pleased to introduce our new parent handout highlighting our essential education tech tools for WBSD7 parents, PowerSchool and ParentSquare. PDF Version: https://5il.co/23z93 We are currently crafting a dedicated web page to welcome and assist our newest district families. Your feedback is important to us! What essential information and resources would you like to see included?🤔 Please share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #NewToTheDistrict #wbsd7 #CommunityFeedback WillistonSchools.org

FOOD PANTRY Available to all District 7 Families at No Cost FRIDAYS 3:30 - 4:00 PM (Except Fridays when there is no school) Williston Middle School Central Campus COYOTE CENTER (main door) Shelf Stable Foods & Frozen Beef Questions/Donations Email: studentwellness@willistonschools.org

Five of our dedicated leaders came together for a principal meeting today and decided to embrace the spirit of the Homecoming "dress-up day" at their respective schools. 😎 From left to right, representing their schools with style and smiles: - Sara Faulkner, 5th Grade Principal at Bakken Ridge - Dina Norby, Principal at Missouri Ridge - Sadie Storbakken, Principal at Rickard - Meridith Johnson, Principal at Lewis & Clark - Audra Zimmerman, Principal at Hagan Thanks to their commitment to education and their school Homecoming spirit, our students are in great hands! 🙌

Celebrating National Custodial Workers Day! Today, we take a moment to honor the unsung heroes who keep our schools shining bright. It's National Custodial Workers Day, and we're thrilled to recognize the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our learning environment is clean, safe, and welcoming. Our custodial staff goes above and beyond, often working late into the night and early mornings to ensure that every nook and cranny of our school is spick and span. They're the ones who tackle spills, fix what's broken, and make sure our classrooms and hallways are in top-notch condition. Their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail create the foundation for a positive learning experience. They contribute to the health and well-being of our entire school community, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. Please join us in expressing our heartfelt thanks to our custodial team. Let's show them the appreciation they truly deserve for their unwavering commitment to making our school a better place. 👏 Thank you, custodial staff, for all that you do! 👏 #CustodialWorkersDay #SchoolHeroes #CleanTeam 🧹🌟 #wbsd7

IMPORTANT OCTOBER DATES ALL STUDENTS: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch provided) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) October 27 - NO SCHOOL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: Williston High School October 5 & 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Williston Middle School Central Campus October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center Elementary Schools October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson District School Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa

Principal Appreciation Month: Celebrating Our Inspiring School Leaders Thank You for Your Dedication and Guidance! This October, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional principals. Your leadership, passion, and commitment light the way for our students and educators. 🌟 #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #LeadershipMatters #ThankAPrincipal #wbsd7

🍎🌟 Happy World Teachers' Day 2023! 🌟🍎 Today, we're taking a moment to celebrate the incredible educators who light up our world with knowledge, compassion, and dedication. 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Thank you to all the teachers who inspire, empower, and shape the future through their unwavering commitment to education. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and we are profoundly grateful for your hard work and passion. Tag a teacher who made a difference in your life and let's spread the appreciation! 🎉 👏❤️ WillistonSchools.org More on World Teachers' Day: nationaltoday.com/world-teachers-day #WorldTeacherDay #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters 🌍📝 #wbsd7

🌟 Spotlight on Outstanding Citizenship: Meet Katherine! Our 8th-grade student, Katherine, is making a significant impact on our school community by taking the initiative to address a pressing issue – vandalism. 😊 Early in the school year, Katherine noticed vandalism affecting student life and decided to do something about it. She created a Vandalism Reporting [Google] Form specifically for Williston Middle School Central Campus.📋 But she didn't stop there! Katherine went the extra mile by designing a flyer with detachable QR codes to hang in our hallways. This made it easy for students to access and fill out the vandalism report form whenever they encountered an issue. 📲 Katherine handed over the reins to her principal, Mr. Heser, ensuring that the form is being used for its intended purpose. And it's working! Mr. Heser reports that they have received several submissions since the form's creation, helping to reduce incidents of vandalism in our school. 🛡️ Katherine's dedication and leadership don't end here. She and her friends also contributed valuable ideas to enhance our bullying report form. 👏 Katherine's story is a shining example of empowering others to stand up for themselves and their school in a safe and constructive way. Her initiative also helps deter students from getting involved in vandalizing and bullying behaviors. 🙌 Katherine says, "I am excited that it is working - that people are actually noticing it and using it!" We're excited too, Katherine, and we're grateful for your outstanding citizenship and initiative! Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟 #wbsd7 #Inspiration #Leadership #CommunityBuilding

Schedule Reminders for THIS WEEK 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch available) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) Next Week 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧/𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 27 - NO SCHOOL 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://5il.co/1r1wa

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS: School will dismiss at the regular time today. In-town buses will run, but the routes will likely take longer to get students to their designated stops due to the snow. Campus Club (the after school childcare program) is cancelled today. Parent/Teacher conferences at WMSCC for this evening will be rescheduled – date TBD. Staff are preparing for a possible Virtual Learning Day tomorrow. Additional details will be provided to parents and staff to inform everyone whether tomorrow will be an in-person school day or a virtual learning day. WBSD7 Administration Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org

Due to the winter storm and unsafe conditions, tomorrow will be a Virtual Learning Day. 🔸This means there will be no in-person school for students and staff tomorrow, October 26th. 🔸All practices, games and other school related activities are canceled for tomorrow. 🔸Teachers will utilize either ParentSquare or Google Classroom to communicate student assignments and expectations. REMINDER: There is 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵, as noted on the district school calendar. https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

This is a reminder that there is 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵, as previously scheduled on our district calendar. Please stay warm and safe!❄️ We look forward to seeing all of our students back in school on Monday, ready to finish the month strong! ​ Have a fantastic weekend! WBSD7 District Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa #wbsd7 #noschooltomorrow

"𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟" 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 November is just around the corner, and we have some important 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 to mark on your calendar! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬: WBSD7 is closed on November 10th in observance of Veterans Day, which is November 11th. There is no school school, all district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed. 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟰: There is no school November 22nd through November 24th for Thanksgiving Break. 🦃 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: The district office will be open regular hours. 🦃 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: All district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed. 🦃 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: The District Office will be closed for in-person visits, but you can reach the district office by phone during regular hours. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://5il.co/1r1wa With gratitude for our amazing students, families & staff...Thank You! 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 #wbsd7 #noschool #veteransday #thanksgivingbreak #gratitude

Parent/Teacher Conferences for Williston Middle School Central Campus have been rescheduled for: Monday, November 6 Tuesday, November 7 4:30 - 7:30 PM 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 will be open! 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘: Sign up for Conference Meeting Times through ParentSquare. Bakken Ridge Questions? Please Email: steve.guglich@willistonschools.org or sarafaulkner@willistonschools.org 𝗔𝗦𝗕 & 𝗖𝗢𝗬𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥: Parent/Teacher Conferences are "Open House" style, allowing you to drop in at your convenience and meet with different teachers as needed. ASB Questions? please email: michael.rizzo@willistonschools.org Coyote Center Questions? please email: heath.glenn@willistonschools.org tylerheser@willistonschools.org or laurenstone@willistonschools.org Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these reschedules due to the challenges presented by our first major winter storm. ~ Williston Middle School Central Campus Staff #wbsd7

Parent/Teacher Conferences for Williston Middle School Central Campus have been rescheduled for: Monday, November 6 Tuesday, November 7 4:30 - 7:30 PM 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 will be open! 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘: Sign up for Conference Meeting Times through ParentSquare. Bakken Ridge Questions? Please Email: steve.guglich@willistonschools.org or sara.faulkner@willistonschools.org 𝗔𝗦𝗕 & 𝗖𝗢𝗬𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥: Parent/Teacher Conferences are "Open House" style, allowing you to drop in at your convenience and meet with different teachers as needed. ASB Questions? please email: michael.rizzo@willistonschools.org Coyote Center Questions? please email: heath.glenn@willistonschools.org tyler.heser@willistonschools.org or lauren.stone@willistonschools.org Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate these reschedules due to the challenges presented by our first major winter storm. ~ Williston Middle School Central Campus Staff #wbsd7

🌟 Join us for our first Junior Coyotes 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!🌟 Calling 𝗔𝗟𝗟 Williston Middle School Central Campus students and families! You are invited to an exciting evening of fun and togetherness: Thursday, November 9 5:00 - 7:00 PM at ASB Center Theme is 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲. Here's what to expect: 🌮 Tasty Food, including Taco in a Bag and more! 🎮 Games and Activities Everything is provided at 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁! In Addition: 🧥 A 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 to help those in need! Please bring your gently used (& washed) or new coats for middle school kids. Your generosity will keep young hearts warm this winter. 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱: Friday, November 17 Coyote Center 3:30 - 4:00 PM, during Food Pantry hours *If donated coats remain after this event, we will match them with students in need. So, mark your calendars and join us for a night of community, fun, learning and giving back. We look forward to seeing you there! 🌙✨ ~ 𝗪𝗠𝗦𝗖𝗖 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 #JuniorCoyotesFamilyNight #CommunityEngagement #CoatDrive #WillistonMiddleSchoolCentralCampus! #wbsd7

We would like to invite you to a 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM in the Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9). We will be working with our consultants, RSP & Associates, to gather your input about the potential building of two elementary schools. It is imperative that we work together and collaborate with one another on what the future looks like for the students in our school system. It is important that we have innovative curriculum. It is also important that we have spaces conducive to the 21st Century for our youngest learners. We ask that you join us to gather essential information, provide your input, ask questions, and assist us in doing the absolute best we can for our students, our community and our school district. Please note that there will be another forum held on Monday, December 18th. You are welcome to attend one or both dates. Additionally, a community survey will be sent out to staff, parents and community members following the first forum. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM. Questions? Please email Communications@WillistonSchool.org ~ WBSD7