new elementary school

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.

DESIGN TOUR
Below is a 3D-rendered tour provided by JLG Architects.

PROJECT UPDATES

May 2025 Update

Live Jobsite Footage
Sloulin Elementary School Construction

Watch real-time progress on Sloulin Elementary School, courtesy of JE Dunn Construction and Senser Systems. See the construction in action any time of day!

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.

How Do You Prounounce “Sloulin”?

Watch this short video to learn how to pronounce Sloulin — /ˈslō/ˈlin/ — from Koreen Sloulin, niece of Kermit and Wesley Sloulin.

✈️ Mascot Reveal!

Sloulin Mascot Reveal

The Sloulin Aviators mascot celebrates local history, student choice, and community spirit. Click to learn more!

PROJECT INFORMATION & SUMMARY

Architectural Design & Construction Management

  • Architect: JLG Architects

  • Construction Manager at Risk: JE Dunn Construction

PROJECT SUMMARY - FALL 2024

Fall 2024 Update

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

Building Features:

  • Pre-K 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, PLAN, & DESIGN

New elementary school opening Fall of 2026!

The plan is to build one new elementary school. This plan will increase elementary capacity by up to 600 students and allow the District to bring Grade 5 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

Sloulin Photo Gallery

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