We are thrilled to remind you of a valuable resource for all families in our district: ParentGuidance.org. Thanks to our partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, this service is offered completely free of charge to parents, guardians, and caregivers in our community. Starting next month, sessions will be available daily at two different times, covering a variety of topics to support and empower families.
📣 Notice to Stakeholders: APS Board Retreat on February 01, 2025
🕠 February 01, 2025 Board Retreat: Starts at 2:00 PM
🔗 Agenda: https://5il.co/36omj
📍 Location: First International Bank Building
120 Main St S
Watford City, ND 58854
***REMENDER*** The Girls' Basketball make-up games with North Shore Plaza are scheduled for:
📅 Date: Saturday, February 1st
🏀 Junior High: 12:30 PM
🏀 Varsity: 2:00 PM
If you have signed your student up to attend HI-5 on Friday and they will need the bus to or from, you MUST contact the office no later than Wednesday. You will also need to notify the office if your child will be riding the bus to someone else's house no later than Wednesday. *** STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE PICKED UP OR DROPPED OFF IF A PARENT HAS NOTIFIED THE OFFICE.***
The High School Student Council will be selling carnations and stuffed animals for Valentine's Day again this year. Supplies are limited, so please get your order forms turned in as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Severson. One carnation is $2, three carnations are $5 and a stuffed animal is $4.
If you have signed your student up to attend HI-5 on Friday and they will need the bus to or from, you MUST contact the office no later than Wednesday. You will also need to notify the office if your child will be riding the bus to someone else's house no later than Wednesday. *** STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE PICKED UP OR DROPPED OFF IF A PARENT HAS NOTIFIED THE OFFICE.***
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is to inform you that there will be NO High Five or Intervention sessions on Friday, February 7th, due to staff professional development. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support.
Girls Basketball game times for tomorrow, January 28th are now changed to, JH at 4:30pm and Varsity at 5:45pm.
If you have signed your student up to attend HI-5 on Friday and they will need the bus to or from, you MUST contact the office no later than Wednesday. You will also need to notify the office if your child will be riding the bus to someone else's house no later than Wednesday. *** STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE PICKED UP OR DROPPED OFF IF A PARENT HAS NOTIFIED THE OFFICE.***
Due to high demand for the Hunter Safety Class, we are pleased to announce a second session, scheduled for Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students currently on the waiting list will be automatically be put on the March class list. If your student cannot attend the March session, please notify the office by February 28th. Additionally, a few spots are still available for students interested in the March class.
Information on how to register for the class will be sent after the list is finalized.
Boys and Girls Basketball, January 25th Home vs Beach, Varsity girls will be at 4pm and Varsity boys will be at 5:30pm. Come cheer on our Comets!
Important Announcement: Please note that January 24, 2025, will be a make-up snow day for all students and staff. This will be a regular school day, and attendance is expected as usual.
This Monday was Martin Luther King Jr. day, and our elementary spent the day learning all about the great MLK! Martin Luther King is well known as one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, which fought for equal rights and opportunities for all, regardless of race. We have pictures from Kindergarten with their "I Have a Dream" hats based on Mr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Second grade made a timeline of MLK's life, Fourth grade made a colorful mural and Fifth grade had an open-chromebook quiz on this great man.
Basketball Schedule Update - Thursday (1/23/2025) - Game @ Parshall - BJH @ 4:00 pm West Gym, GJH @ 4:00 pm Main Gym, V Girls - 5:15, V Boys -6:45 - Both Varsity Games will in the Main Gym
The Middle School Student Council Meeting for tonight is canceled.
Thanks to the incredible generosity shown during the 7th-grade canned food drive before Christmas, we are now able to assist Alexander families in need of food support. If your family could use a little extra help, please fill out the APS Comet Food Bank form. The form is available at the front office or online https://5il.co/35sed . Food items will be distributed while supplies last.
If you would like to continue donating, please bring items with current use-by dates to Mrs. Gowing.
Alexander Public School is in need of new or gently used shoes in youth sizes 1-10. Donations can be sent in with students or dropped off at the front office.
Your support is greatly appreciated—thank you for helping our students!
Important Announcement: Please note that January 24, 2025, will be a make-up snow day for all students and staff. This will be a regular school day, and attendance is expected as usual.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is to inform you that there will be NO High Five or Intervention sessions on Friday, February 7th, due to staff professional development. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support.