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Souris, ND · Education
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Local non-profit steps up for back-to-school prep
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - As parents and children prepare for the upcoming school year, a local nonprofit is stepping up to lend a helping hand. The Dream Center hosted its final day of Kidz Jam on Wednesday. The event took place every Wednesday throughout the summer, offering free school supplies...
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New year, new system: North Dakota schools begin using Infinite Campus
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - A new school year brings changes to classrooms, teachers and even software. North Dakota K-12 schools changed from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus for storing data. The first day back to school can be a little hectic. Add in a new online system, and there can be...
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Bismarck Public Schools gets ready for the year ahead
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Staff at Bismarck Public Schools are back in their buildings preparing to welcome students for the new school year. They kicked things off Tuesday morning with their annual district-wide orientation. The meeting serves as a way to unify teachers and staff from across Bismarck. The event...
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Enrollment up at Bismarck’s Light of Christ schools; St. Anne’s adds third kindergarten section
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Bismarck’s Catholic schools are growing. On this first day of school, 1,579 students are enrolled in Light of Christ Schools, from pre-k through 12th grade. That’s a 3% increase from last year. One elementary school is growing so much that it’s added a third...
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School districts struggle to sell bond measures
For school principals in ever older buildings across North Dakota, each semester brings a whack-a-mole of decision-making. Staff with a broken leg or a pregnancy, a new student in a wheelchair or with some other disability, visiting family members who can’t get around well – all present challenges for facilities without elevators, accessible bathrooms, and other designs like entry ramps.
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BPS Superintendent talks goals for the school year
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Students in Bismarck are officially back in the classroom on Thursday. Bismarck Public Schools staff and administrators say they are looking ahead to the new school year with a major focus on helping students grow their unique talents. Superintendent Jeff Fasnacht delivered an address to educators...
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Bismarck Public Schools Aim to Provide All Needy Students Supplies
(Bismarck, ND) — Bismarck Public Schools is hoping to provide a backpack full of supplies to every child in need before the first day of school next week. Thanks to hundreds of generous people in the community, they may be able to reach that goal. Hundreds lined up Tuesday for the annual “Fill the Bus” campaign. The drive collects school supplies for local children whose families are experiencing financial hardship. Last year, the Bismarck Public Schools district’s homeless outreach program identified nearly 400 students who needed help. Program leaders say the donated backpacks and supplies help these students start the school year on equal footing with their peers.
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BPS bond referendum; Preliminary budget passed
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - On Monday, August 10, the Bismarck Public School Board could come to a decision about putting a revised bond referendum back on the ballot in November. Voters narrowly rejected a $127 million referendum in June. The district wanted to use the funds to improve student safety, modernize older buildings and improve accessibility for people with disabilities.