🎃☄️ Trunk or Treat Is Coming to Alexander! ☄️🎃

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and community!

The Alexander High School FTC Robotics Team #9963 is excited to host a Trunk or Treat event for families and community members of all ages. 👻🍬🚗

📅 October 29
⏰ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Alexander Public School Front Parking Lot

Come enjoy: 🎃 Creative trunk displays
🍬 Plenty of candy
👻 Halloween fun for all ages
🤖 Support for our FTC Robotics program
🧡 Time with friends, family, and community members

Think you have a trunk that can wow the crowd? There will be five trunk awards presented for:

🏆 Most Creative
🏆 Scariest
🏆 Spookiest
🏆 Funniest
🏆 Best Overall

🚗 Trunk registration deadline: October 28

Whether you're decorating a trunk, dressing up in costume, or simply stopping by for treats, this is an event you won't want to miss!

🎃👻 We hope to see you there, Comets! 👻🎃

#APSComets #CometPride #TrunkOrTreat #FTCRobotics #CometCommunity #HalloweenFun #AlexanderND #StemEducation #CommunityEvent #GoComets ☄️🎃🍬🤖👻🚗
about 13 hours ago, Sheila Cockerham
Halloween-themed Trunk or Treat flyer for Alexander High School FTC #9963 Robotics Team. The flyer features a large orange and purple “Trunk or Treat” title surrounded by pumpkins, candy, bats, glowing lights, and decorated vehicle trunks. One trunk displays Halloween decorations and treats, while another features a robot and STEM-themed decorations. Event details include: October 29 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Alexander Public School Front Parking Lot The flyer promotes five trunk awards: Most Creative, Scariest, Spookiest, Funniest, and Best Overall. Additional information states that trunk registration closes on October 28, with registration available by contacting Mrs. White. The flyer highlights costumes, candy, community, and fun for all ages and includes messages such as “Robots Build Communities Too!” and “STEM Creates Brighter Tomorrows.” The design uses bright orange, purple, black, and yellow colors with a festive Halloween atmosphere.
🎭 Help Our Drama Club Get Ready for Regionals!

Alexander Public School has 14 students in grades 7–12 preparing for our regional drama competition on November 4, and we could use a little community help!

We are looking for:
White paint—if you have extra left over from a project, we would love to put it to use!
Three hinges for our set.
Three white button-down shirts for costumes.
Three light-colored vests without logos (matching)—similar to an office supply store employee’s uniform.
Drama club shirts—we welcome suggestions for affordable printing options or anyone interested in helping sponsor shirts for our students.

If you have supplies or costume items to share, a shirt recommendation, or would like to help, please contact Mrs. Ferry at 701-828-3334.

Thank you for helping our students bring their performance to life! 🎭❤️
about 13 hours ago, Sheila Cockerham
Drama Club graphic featuring large bold red and white lettering reading “DRAMA CLUB.” The design includes comedy and tragedy theater masks at the top, red stage curtains on both sides, bright spotlights shining onto a theater stage, and red, white, and gray stars scattered throughout. A red, gray, and white comet-style swoosh appears along the bottom, creating a school spirit and performing arts theme. The graphic uses a dramatic stage setting with strong red, black, white, and gray colors. 🎭✨🎬
👻🎃 Boo Bags Are Back! 🎃👻

Looking for a fun way to brighten someone's day this Halloween season? Send a Boo Bag to a friend, classmate, teacher, or someone special! 🎃🍬

🎃 Boo Bags

💲 $5.00 per bag

Each Boo Bag is a fun Halloween surprise that can be sent to someone special in our school community. 🎃👻

📝 Order forms include:

Recipient name
Grade
Teacher
Number of bags
Sender name

Best of all, this is a Student Council fundraiser, so every Boo Bag purchased helps support Student Council activities and projects throughout the year.

👻🍬 Spread some Halloween cheer and surprise someone with a Boo Bag!

#APSComets #CometPride #BooBags #StudentCouncil #HalloweenFun #SchoolFundraiser #SpreadKindness #GoComets 🎃☄️👻🍬
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Halloween-themed fundraiser flyer titled“Boo Bags!!” encouraging students to send a Halloween treat to someone special. The flyer advertises Boo Bags for $5.00 each and includes blanks for the recipient's name, sender's name, grade, teacher, and number of bags ordered. A note at the bottom states that the fundraiser supports Student Council. The design features Halloween decorations and a festive seasonal theme focused on spreading Halloween cheer through treat bags.
🩷🏐 SENIOR NIGHT & PINK OUT! 🏐🩷

Join us on Thursday, October 8, as the Lady Comets take on Tioga in our final home volleyball match of the season!

🎓 Help us celebrate our senior volleyball players and thank them for their dedication to Lady Comet Volleyball.

🎀 Wear pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and help raise awareness for a cause that impacts so many families.

📍 Alexander
⏰ 5:00 PM

🩷 WEAR PINK
🏐 CHEER ON THE LADY COMETS
🎓 CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS

Let's pack the gym and show our Comet Pride! ☄️❤️🩶🤍

#APSComets #CometPride #LadyComets #SeniorNight #PinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #PackTheGym #GoComets 🩷🏐☄️🎓
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Pink-themed volleyball event graphic promoting Lady Comets Pink Out Night and Senior Night. The design features a large pink volleyball, volleyball net background, pink awareness ribbons, and bold athletic lettering. Text announces Alexander vs. Tioga on October 8 at 5:00 PM in Alexander. The graphic encourages attendees to Wear Pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and highlights honoring senior volleyball players. Additional messages include “Honor Survivors,” “Remember Loved Ones,” “Raise Awareness,” “Pack the Gym,” and “Go Lady Comets.” The color scheme consists of bright pink, white, black, and gray with Comet-themed graphics and volleyball imagery throughout. 🩷🏐🎀☄️
🎃🍿👻 SPOOKTACULAR SNACK SALE RETURNS! 👻🍿🎃

Our first snack sale of the month was a huge success, and we're excited to do it again this Thursday! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who supported our first sale. Because of your generosity, we were able to show appreciation for the amazing staff members who give so much to our students every day. ❤️

🍿🥒 This Week's Featured Snacks 🥒🍿

🍿 Popcorn - $1.00

🥒 Pickle - $1.00

📅 When?

Thursday during 7th Period

👥 Who Can Participate?

Students K-12 and Staff

Every purchase helps us give back to the incredible people who make Alexander Public School such a great place to learn and grow. ☄️❤️🩶🤍

Let's make our second snack sale even bigger than the first! Grab a tasty treat, support a great cause, and help us continue showing appreciation for our outstanding school staff. 👏✨

🎃🍿 See you Thursday, Comets! 🍿🎃

#APSComets #CometPride #SpooktacularSnackSale #SnackSale #SchoolCommunity #SupportOurStaff #CometFamilies #GoComets 🎃🍿🥒☄️❤️🩶🤍
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Colorful Halloween-themed school flyer titled "Spooktacular Snack Sale" for students in grades K-12 and staff. The flyer features a smiling popcorn bucket and a pickle wearing sunglasses. Text advertises popcorn and a pickle for $1.00 each. Sales take place every Thursday during October during 7th period, with dates listed as October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29. Halloween decorations include pumpkins, bats, spiders, stars, and spiderwebs. A message at the bottom states that every purchase helps give back to the school's amazing staff. The design uses bright orange, purple, black, green, and yellow colors with a fun, festive Halloween theme.
🏐☄️ GAME DAY ALERT! ☄️🏐

Join us Thursday, October 8 for the final home volleyball game of the season as the Lady Comets take on Tioga!

⭐ Senior Night ⭐

Let's pack the gym and show our seniors how much they mean to our program and community. Come cheer on the Lady Comets as we celebrate our senior athletes and their dedication, leadership, and hard work!

🕔 Jr High: 5:00 PM
🕕 JV: 6:00 PM
🕖 Varsity: 7:00 PM

📍 Home Gym

Wear your Comet colors, bring your energy, and help us make this a special night for our seniors!

Go Comets! ☄️💙🏐 #SeniorNight #LadyComets #GoComets #CometPride
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Promotional volleyball graphic with a black background and bold red, white, and gray accents. Large text at the top reads “Game Day Alert!” followed by “Final Home Volleyball Game of the Season.” The center of the graphic features “Lady Comets vs Tioga” and a large “Senior Night” banner. Below is a message encouraging fans to pack the gym and celebrate the senior athletes for their dedication, leadership, and hard work. Game times are listed as: Jr High at 5:00 PM, JV at 6:00 PM, and Varsity at 7:00 PM. “Home Gym” is displayed prominently beneath the schedule. A red, white, and black volleyball appears in the upper left corner, with a volleyball net visible on the right side. Decorative phrases around the graphic include “Play, Support, Celebrate Together,” “Same Team, Bigger Purpose,” and “Our Seniors, Our Pride, Our Future.” The bottom of the graphic features the phrase “Go Comets!” in large red script.
📚🌟 Discover More Reading Adventures with a State Library Card! 🌟📚

Did you know your child can access thousands of books, audiobooks, magazines, and more beyond our school library? 📖🎧

With a North Dakota State Library Card and the Libby App, students can explore a world of reading anytime, anywhere, right from a phone, tablet, or computer! 💻📱

📚 What can students access?

✅ eBooks

✅ Audiobooks

✅ Digital Magazines

✅ Educational Resources

✅ Thousands of additional titles at their fingertips

The best part?

✨ It's quick.

✨ It's easy.

✨ It's FREE!

A state library card helps students continue learning, reading, and exploring long after the school day ends. Whether your child is an avid reader or just looking for something new, this is a great way to discover even more books and resources.

📖 Read. Learn. Grow. Explore.

If you have questions or need assistance getting started, please reach out to Mrs. Quale. We are happy to help!

❤️🩶🤍 Let's encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning! 🤍🩶❤️

#APSComets #CometPride #LoveReading #LiteracyMatters #LibbyApp #NorthDakotaStateLibrary #ReadersAreLeaders #ReadLearnGrow #CometReaders #GoComets 📚☄️📖🎧✨
2 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Colorful educational flyer titled “Help Your Child Discover Beyond Our Library.” The flyer encourages families to obtain a North Dakota State Library card and use the Libby app to access additional reading materials. Graphics include a stack of books labeled “Read, Learn, Grow, Explore,” mountains and trees, a smartphone displaying the Libby app, and signs reading “More Books,” “More Choices,” and “More Adventures.” The flyer includes two main steps: Step 1: Get a State Library Card Instructions explain how to visit library.nd.gov, complete a short form, and receive a digital library card. A message highlights that the process is quick, easy, and free. Step 2: Download the Libby App Directions explain how to download the free Libby app, select the North Dakota Digital Consortium, and sign in using a state library card number. The bottom section highlights available resources, including: eBooks Audiobooks Magazines Additional digital materials Additional text promotes “Thousands of titles at your fingertips” and “Real Books. Digital Access. A World of Possibilities.” A note at the bottom encourages families to contact Mrs. Quale for assistance. The flyer uses bright blue, green, purple, yellow, and orange colors with a reading and outdoor adventure theme.
Good evening, this is a reminder to return the Bookmobile Permission Form. This will be an opportunity for our students to utilize the McKenzie County Bookmobile and also to access the online materials, including audiobooks. This is a great opportunity to expand our access to books for APS students.
4 days ago, Shannon Faller
books
🏐☀️🌊 COMETS ARE MAKING WAVES! 🌊☀️🏐

It's time to hit the beach... Comet style! 😎🏖️

Tonight, our Lady Comets take on Williston Trinity Christian at 7:00 PM, and we're ready to bring the energy! 🔥☄️

💙🤍 Beach Theme Night! 🤍💙

Break out the Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, beach hats, and tropical gear as we turn the gym into a beach party while cheering on our Lady Comets! 🌺🕶️🏐

Let's pack the gym, make some noise, and show our athletes how much support they have behind them! 📣👏

☄️ COMET NATION, WE NEED YOU! ☄️

Drop a 🌊 or ☄️ in the comments to wish the Lady Comets good luck tonight!

👇👇👇

COMMENT BELOW AND SHOW YOUR COMET PRIDE!

Let's make some waves and cheer our team on to victory! 🌊🏐☄️

#APSComets #LadyComets #CometPride #CometsAreMakingWaves #GameDay #BeachThemeNight #GoComets #CometNation #PackTheGym #SupportOurAthletes 🌊☄️🏐🌺🕶️☀️
7 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Beach-themed volleyball game day graphic featuring large text reading “Comets Are Making Waves.” The design shows a volleyball splashing through a large ocean wave beside a volleyball net, with tropical flowers, palm trees, and sunglasses decorating the scene. Text announces a game against Williston Trinity Christian at 7:00 PM and encourages fans to “Wear Your Beach Gear!” Bright blue, turquoise, white, pink, and yellow colors create a fun summer beach atmosphere.
☄️❤️ Join the Comet Team! ❤️☄️

Alexander Public School is hiring! 🎉

We're looking for dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our students and help keep our school running strong.

🚍 CDL Bus Driver

Help safely transport our students and become an important part of their school day!

🧹 Custodian

Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff.

✅ Flexible shifts available ✅ 3-8 hour shifts ✅ Great opportunity to support your local school and community

If you or someone you know may be interested, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Contact Ms. Bieber at 701-828-3334 for more information.

Please share this post to help us find the next members of our Comet family! ☄️

#APSComets #CometPride #NowHiring #JoinTheTeam #SchoolJobs #AlexanderND #CometCommunity #SupportEducation #GoComets ❤️🩶🤍☄️🚍🧹
7 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Bold red, black, white, and gray Comet-themed graphic featuring the words “Join the Comet Team!” in large stylized lettering with a red-and-gray comet swoosh, stars, and athletic-style design elements on a light background.
Notice to Stakeholders: Agenda for the Alexander Public School October 14, 2026 Regular and
Special Board Meetings and Policy Committee Meeting


🕠 October 14, 2026, Special Board Finance Meeting: Starts at 5:30pm
🔗 Agenda: https://aptg.co/G1Nqmy


🕠 October 14, 2026, Board Policy Meeting: Starts at 6:00pm
🔗 Agenda: https://aptg.co/bsJFm4

🕠 October 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting: Starts at 7:00pm
🔗 Agenda: https://aptg.co/HnrQbj


📍 Location: Alexander Public School
601 Delaney Street
Alexander, ND 58831

Access to the Meeting: Door #1
Room # 1025

Zoom Information:
Topic: October 2026 APS Regular School Board Meeting
Time: Oct 14, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83555324730?pwd=of4aSTc1FuS8Cb18lTbT2ieSRGBsw6.1

Meeting ID: 835 5532 4730
Passcode: Comets#1


8 days ago, Leslie Bieber
🎃🍿 Spooktacular Snack Sale is Coming! 🍿🎃

Get ready for a tasty October treat!

The Spooktacular Snack Sale will be available for all K-12 students and staff every Thursday during the month of October.

🥒 Pickle — $1.00
🍿 Popcorn — $1.00

📅 Sale Dates:
🎃 October 1
🎃 October 8
🎃 October 15
🎃 October 22
🎃 October 29

⏰ Sales will take place during 7th Period.

Best of all, every purchase helps support and give back to the amazing APS staff who do so much for our students every day.

Grab a snack, support our staff, and enjoy some spooky fun all month long! 👻❤️

#APSComets #SpooktacularSnackSale #CometPride #SupportOurStaff #InThisTogether 🎃🍿🥒☄️
8 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Halloween-themed flyer titled “Spooktacular Snack Sale.” The flyer announces a snack sale for K-12 students and staff featuring popcorn and pickles for $1.00 each. Sales will take place every Thursday in October during 7th period on October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. The design includes a smiling popcorn container, a pickle wearing sunglasses, pumpkins, bats, spider webs, and colorful Halloween decorations. A message at the bottom states that every purchase helps give back to the school's staff.
🍽️☄️ Menu Change Announcement ☄️🍽️

Please note the following changes to our school lunch menu:

🌭 Thursday, October 1
Corn Dogs, Chips & Cheese

🥣 Tuesday, October 6
Chili, Pretzels & Cinnamon Rolls

Thank you for your flexibility as we work to provide delicious meals for our Comets!

❤️🤍 We appreciate our food service team and all they do for our students.

#APSComets #MenuChange #SchoolLunch #CometPride 🍽️☄️
9 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Menu Change graphic with bold red and white lettering, star accents, and dynamic brush-stroke effects.
Good afternoon -

Alexander Public School now requires completion of the Emergency Contact Form and Handbook Acknowledgment through the Rank One app for student participation in sports, extracurricular activities including Drama, Speech, Lego League, FTC, Student Council, Mock Trial and the senior trip.

An email has been sent to all parents of students participating in extracurricular activities for Fall 2026. Please follow the instructions outlined in the email.

Students are NOT allowed to travel without all items completed.

Thank you!
10 days ago, Krista Heen
Alexander Public School District Statement
In coordination with the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Department, Alexander Public School District is releasing the following information to ensure our families and community have accurate information regarding an incident that occurred Friday evening.
On Friday evening, a purse containing a firearm was found on school grounds by a school staff member. The purse was immediately secured, and law enforcement was contacted.
At no time was the firearm used or displayed. The situation was handled promptly in accordance with school safety procedures.
10 days ago, Leslie Bieber
Good Morning! The vaccine clinic scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Oct. 13th. nurse Heen will be in touch with parents that this applies to!
11 days ago, Krista Heen
A friendly reminder that all guests for tonight's dance that are not APS students must have a photo ID.
13 days ago, Shannon Faller
📰☄️ Support Student Journalism & Promote Your Business! ☄️📰

The Alexander Public School Journalism Class is looking for local businesses and organizations to advertise in the Comet News student newspaper!

Advertising in the Comet News is a great way to: ✅ Reach students, families, staff, and community members
✅ Support student journalism and hands-on learning opportunities
✅ Promote your business locally

Several ad sizes are available to fit any budget:

📇 Business Card Ad – $15 per issue
📄 Quarter Page Ad – $25 per issue
📄 Half Page Ad – $50 per issue
📰 Full Page Ad – $75 per issue

Interested in advertising?

📧 Contact Pamela Albright at pamela.albright@k12.nd.us
📞 Call 321-863-5392

Thank you for supporting our student journalists and helping keep the Comet News a valuable part of our school and community!

❤️🤍 Support local students. Support local businesses. Support Comet News. 🤍❤️

#APSComets #CometNews #StudentJournalism #SupportOurStudents #CometPride #CommunityPartnerships 📰☄️❤️🤍
14 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Advertising flyer for the Alexander Public School Journalism Class newspaper, Comet News. The flyer invites local businesses to advertise in the student newspaper and support student journalism. Contact information for Pamela Albright is provided for advertising inquiries. Advertising options include: Business Card Ad (2" x 3.5", $15 per issue), Quarter Page Ad (4.25" x 5.5", $25 per issue), Half Page Ad (5.5" x 8.5", $50 per issue), and Full Page Ad (8.5" x 11", $75 per issue). The flyer features the Alexander Comets logo and red, black, and white school colors.
Alexander Public School District No. 2 is accepting bids for additional surplus technology equipment.

Items currently available include:
• Apple iPads and associated equipment
• Epson projectors and associated equipment
• Technology rolling carts

Please see the link to the RFP and surplus inventory list for specific equipment, quantities, and bid information.

RFP: https://aptg.co/L8-Cts

Bidders may bid on individual items/lots and are not required to bid on all available equipment.

Bid Deadline: October 13, 2026

All equipment is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Successful bidders will be responsible for pickup and transportation of purchased items from Alexander Public School, 601 Delaney Street, Alexander, ND.

Please feel free to share this information with other schools, organizations, or individuals who may be interested.

If you have questions regarding the equipment or would like additional information prior to submitting a bid, please contact Leslie Bieber at Leslie.Bieber@k12.nd.us
15 days ago, Leslie Bieber
🏐🌙 Homecoming Volleyball Under the Lights! 🌙🏐

Get ready for an exciting Homecoming Week matchup as the Lady Comets take on NSP!

📅 September 24
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Alexander Public School

✨ This year's Homecoming theme is After Dark, and our Lady Comets are ready to "Knock the Lights Out!" ✨

Come out, pack the gym, and help create an electric atmosphere as we cheer on our athletes. Wear your Comet gear, bring your school spirit, and let's make it a night to remember!

❤️🤍🏐 Let's Go Lady Comets! 🏐🤍❤️

#APSComets #Homecoming2026 #AfterDark #LadyComets #CometVolleyball #CometPride #PackTheGym #InThisTogether ☄️🏐✨
16 days ago, Sheila Cockerham
Neon-style Homecoming Week volleyball game poster with a black background and bright purple, pink, and blue glowing graphics. The flyer features a large volleyball above a volleyball net and the theme “After Dark.” Text reads “Homecoming Week Volleyball Game,” “The Comets Will Knock the Lights Out!,” and “Alexander vs. NSP.” The game time is listed as 7:00 PM. The design uses glowing neon effects, splash graphics, and electric colors to match the Homecoming “After Dark” theme.