Williston Basin School District #7

🌾🚜Nearing the end of CTE Month, we are highlighting 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Williston High School!🌱 Meet Mrs. Daniels, our dedicated agriculture education teacher, who inspires students to cultivate their passion for farming and beyond. 🌾👩‍🏫🚜 From the fundamentals to advanced skills like welding and drafting, our courses cover it all! 🛠️ Our students not only learn about agriculture but also become leaders through FFA. Last week, FFA members participated in a variety of activities, including a mock accident simulation, showcasing the importance of ag safety. Let's honor the growth and innovation happening in our agriculture classroom!

We are pleased to announce the publication of our Frequently Asked Questions page regarding the 2024 school bond referendum. willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs Whether you're seeking clarity or curious about the details, this page is designed to address common inquiries. Additionally, we welcome your input and encourage you to share your thoughts via our Bond Questions/Comments Form, accessible through our FAQ page. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to best serve our district and community. Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.willistonschools.org/page/bond-faqs Best regards, WBSD7 Administration

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We cordially invite you to attend any or all of the public meetings regarding the April 17th School Bond Referendum Vote. These informational meetings will include an informational bond presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers. 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 Location: WBSD7 District Office 1201 9th Ave NW Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30 PM Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30 PM Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 10 at 4:30 PM Monday, April 15 at 4:30 PM The meetings will also be Live Streamed on our YouTube channel. youtube.com/@WillistonBasinSchoolDistrict7/streams 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: willistonschools.org/page/2024bond Best regards, WBSD7 Administration

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, February 26 5:30 PM Williams County Commissioner Room 206 E Broadway View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Celebrating CTE Month Spotlight: 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 at Williston High School! 🚗🛠️ Under the guidance of 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝘇𝗺𝗮𝗻, our Automotive Program equips students with essential skills in general service technology, preparing them for a future in Automotive Technology. 🔧 Year One: Students dive into the fundamentals, covering engine repair, transmissions, brakes, and more, following NATEF standardized programming. 🔩 Year Two: Building on their knowledge, students delve deeper into areas like electrical systems, steering, and engine performance, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of automotive technology. 🏆 Program Highlights: Our students are active members of SkillsUSA, gaining valuable experience and connections. Plus, we provide updated equipment, ensuring hands-on learning experiences that mirror real-world scenarios. We are proud of our teacher and students' dedication and achievements in the Automotive Program, shaping the next generation of skilled professionals!

𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 #𝟳 $𝟯𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 The Williston Basin School District #7 announces a proposed $35 million bond to be voted on by the District #7 Community members on April 17th, 2024. The purpose of the proposed bond is to provide funds for the construction and equipping of one new elementary school, the purchase of land, and to improve, renovate, remodel, construct, and equip school property while making site improvements. The School Board will finalize the location of the potential new school soon, please watch for an announcement. For more information, voting locations, absentee voting, estimated monthly impact to taxpayers, and an interactive tax calculator, please visit: https://www.willistonschools.org/page/2024bond Please stay tuned for more updates regarding the Williston Basin School District #7 2024 Bond Referendum. If you have questions, please contact Paula Lankford at communications@willistonschools.org WillistonSchools.com #wbsd7 #2024Bond

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀!🤩 2024/2025 - https://5il.co/2eqwa 2025/2026 - https://5il.co/2eqwb The WBSD7 school calendars for the next two years have been carefully crafted by a team comprised of parents, teachers, and administrators. The calendars were subsequently approved by the school board on 2/12/24.

Celebrating CTE Month Spotlight: 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🌟 Join us in highlighting the dynamic Business Program at Williston High School! 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝘁𝗶𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘅, our students explore diverse business courses designed to give them vital skills for the future. Here's a glimpse into what our program offers: 📊 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏-𝟐 & 𝟑-𝟒: Dive into fundamental accounting principles, including terminology, financial statements, and ethical considerations. 💰 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆: Explore the impact of financial decisions on personal and career goals, covering topics from budgeting to investment strategies. 💻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜: Develop essential computer skills and ethical practices for effective information management. 🏢 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Gain insights into organizing, developing, and managing businesses, alongside entrepreneurial concepts and career planning. 🎓 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹-𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀: Elevate learning with courses in Business Fundamentals, Management & Leadership, and Marketing, earning college credits while in high school. Exciting highlights include Mrs. Otis leading our 𝗙𝗕𝗟𝗔 chapter (Future Business Leaders of America) to state competitions and Miss Wilcox's stellar performance in the classroom. Students receive foundational financial literacy education before venturing into specialized business pathways, with opportunities to interact with local entrepreneurs and industry professionals. 𝗞𝘂𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 who continuously contribute to the success and value of our business program. Your dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm play a vital role in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Keep up the fantastic work!

Regular School Board Meeting Monday, February 12 5:30 PM John Kautzman Chamber Room at Williston City Hall 22 E Broadway VIEW AGENDA & ATTACHMENTS: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org

Due to the icy conditions, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. - Busses will run 2 hours late. - No Breakfast will be served Weather Information: weather.gov Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).

Due to the icy conditions, 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Busses will run 2 hours late. Weather Information: weather.gov Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).

We are pleased to announce Mrs. Courtney Voorheis as the new Director of Technology for Williston Basin School District #7! Courtney is in her fifth year with the Technology department in Williston. She started as the Administrative Assistant for Technology with Williston Public School District #1 and quickly climbed her way up the ranks to become a PowerSchool Specialist and then a Data Specialist. In Williston Basin School District #7, she became the System Administrator in charge of all PowerSchool connections, and then she assumed the role of Director of Data & Integrated Systems Management. She currently serves as a member of the Reunification and Technology Committees. Courtney indicates that she is excited for this new opportunity to lead in the district, connect with the community, and continue to grow relationships both at the district and at the state level. WBSD7 is immensely grateful for Courtney's wealth of expertise and her willingness to step into the role of Director of Technology. We are thrilled to have her take on this pivotal position. Please join us in congratulating Courtney!

✈️Explore 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 at Williston High School! Join us in recognizing the outstanding 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼 during Career and Technical Education Month! Here's a snapshot of what our students learn: 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Discover the fundamentals of transportation, including air travel, and explore the diverse careers within the aviation industry. 🔹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟭: Delve into the science of flight, covering topics such as aircraft construction, navigation principles, and FAA regulations. 🔹 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝟮: Prepare for the FAA private pilot exam, dive deeper into aircraft engineering, and explore instrument flying. 🔹 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Learn about unmanned aircraft systems, airspace regulations, weather effects, and airport operations.

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🌟 Celebrating CTE Month - Spotlight on Health Science Program! 🌟 Join us in recognizing the outstanding Health Science program at Williston High School during Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! 🏥👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Our dedicated 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐥, who always go above and beyond to provide our students with a high quality, hands-on educational experience! 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 1. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: A general introduction to the field of health care, covering the history, patient confidentiality, medical ethics, and various health professions. 2. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Introduction to medical terminology to develop an understanding of vocabulary associated with the body and the medical profession. 3. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Review of human anatomy and physiology, providing an opportunity for job shadowing in the community to prepare students for a career in health care. 4. 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐂𝐍𝐀): Students learn essential skills and basic nursing knowledge to care for patients and nursing home residents. Upon completion, they can take the CNA certification exam. 5. 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐄𝐌𝐓): In-depth course on caring for and transporting the sick and injured, including ride-alongs with the local EMS service. Students can take the National Registry EMT Exam upon completion. 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 👩‍⚕️ Blood Drive, D7 Blood Pressure Screenings, CPR, and First Aid certification. 👨‍⚕️Assistance with the local Scrubs Camp at WSC, educating 7th graders on health careers. 👩🏾‍⚕️Engaging sessions with various health care professionals. 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 ⭐️ Last week, EMT students explored pediatric emergencies, examining a 2-month-old, 19-month-old, and a 5-year-old (see photos). They learned about vital signs, listened to heartbeats, observed respiration rates, and practiced CPR landmarks. 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐔𝐒𝐀 The Health Sciences program is actively involved in SkillsUSA, a student-led partnership fostering the development of a skilled workforce, ensuring graduates are career-ready from day one. We applaud our Health Science program for its commitment to preparing students for successful careers in the healthcare industry!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲! 💕 Important February Schedule Reminders: 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟓 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐮𝐭: 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 *sack lunch available teacher in-service 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟔 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 teacher in-service 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 Presidents' Day We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during early-out and no-school days. Thank you, WBSD7 Administration If you have any questions or concerns regarding these days, please contact your student(s) school or email communications@willistonschools.org

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!👷🏽‍♂️👩‍⚕️👨‍🔧👩🏾‍💼 Career and Technical Education Month is an annual public awareness campaign taking place each February, celebrating CTE, its programs, and their importance for students of all ages. Throughout February, we will be sharing several CTE posts per week. These will include WBSD7 CTE program overviews, highlighting educators, and showcasing student stories. Today marks our first post, featuring the expansion of the current CTE Center and introducing our new CTE Director, Audrey Larson. 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Audrey Larson assumed the role of CTE Director on 1/1/2024, bringing valuable experience from her previous role as an assistant principal at WHS with CTE oversight. We are excited to have Mrs. Larson take on these responsibilities!⭐️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹: The construction of the CTE Center remains on schedule and within budget. Scheduled to open in Fall 2024, this center will expand on the current CTE offerings, providing opportunities for other schools in the area. The project is made possible by a $10 million grant from the North Dakota Career and Technical Education Capital Projects Fund, along with matching donations from community partners. Anticipation is growing as we look forward to the fall 2024 opening, not only as an addition to the Williston High School campus but also a substantial expansion of our current CTE offerings. The project includes dedicated space for our alternative high school, enhancing accessibility for all students and the broader community. 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: willistonschools.org/page/cte-center Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we celebrate CTE Month! 🚀🔧📚 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗗: cte.nd.gov/ctemonth North Dakota Career and Technical Education 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘: acteonline.org/why-cte/cte-awareness/cte-month/ ND Association of Career and Technical Education

Weekly Superintendent Reflections - "Making a Difference" This week's Superintendent Reflections shines a spotlight on "Making a Difference," showcasing the remarkable contributions of the Williston Community Builders! Click to Read: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/28778314

We encourage you to consider nominating a WBSD7 teacher for the 2024 County Teacher of the Year! Nomination Form: https://forms.nd.gov/240025135632848 Find Out More: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/educators/awards/north-dakota-teacher-year