📚 AR Point Reminder for Grades 6-12 📚

Attention students in grades 6-12!

All students must have 15 Accelerated Reader (AR) points earned by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20.

Please complete your AR quizzes and ensure your points are recorded before the deadline. Don't wait until the last minute. Check your progress now and finish strong!

Let's keep reading, Comets! ☄️📖

#APSComets #AcceleratedReader #ReadersAreLeaders #CometPride
about 10 hours ago, Sheila Cockerham
🎃☄️ 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.
📢 Correction: No Hi-5 or Intervention This Friday

We would like to apologize for the incorrect information that was previously posted.

There will be NO Hi-5 or Intervention on Friday, October 16. There is no school on Friday.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for helping us share accurate information with our school community.

#APSComets #InThisTogether
about 13 hours ago, Sheila Cockerham
Graphic for Alexander Public School featuring red, gray, and white school colors. The APS logo and a comet appear at the top. In the center, a red prohibition symbol covers two raised hands, indicating cancellation. Large text reads, “No Hi-5 or Intervention,” with a red banner at the bottom that says, “Friday Oct 16th.” The design emphasizes that Hi-5 and Intervention will not take place on October 16.
📰 The Comet Newspaper is Looking for Business Sponsors! 📰

Support student journalism and help make the Comet Newspaper a success! We are currently seeking local business sponsors who would like to partner with our student publication and support opportunities for our students.

Sponsorship is a great way to promote your business while investing in education and our school community.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Pam Albright at 701-828-3334.

Thank you for supporting APS students and helping the Comet Newspaper grow!

#APSComets #SupportOurStudents #CometNewspaper #CommunityPartners #InThisTogether 🚀📰
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Front page of the September edition of the Comet News student newspaper from Alexander Public School, displayed on a wooden table. The headline highlights “Summer Staff Spotlights!” and recognizes school staff for their work preparing for the new school year. A featured article titled “Student Opinion” by Brooklynn Linseth discusses classroom music and includes student perspectives from Lily VanWhy and Madeline Brownfield. The Alexander Comets logo appears at the top center of the newspaper.
Page 8 of the Comet News student newspaper featuring a “Business Sponsors” section. The page invites local businesses to advertise in the Alexander Public School newspaper and support student journalism. An advertisement explains sponsorship opportunities and lists ad size options, including business card, quarter-page, half-page, and full-page ads, along with dimensions and pricing information. The page is photographed on a wooden tabletop.
🏈☄️ Comet Fans, It's Time to Gear Up for the Playoffs! ☄️🏈

Playoff football apparel orders will be collected tomorrow afternoon through Friday at noon.

Available items include:
✅ T-Shirts
✅ Crewneck Sweatshirts
✅ Hoodies

Sizes will be available in both youth and adult options.

💲 Pricing information will be available soon.

If you're interested in placing an order, please contact Terrille Jacobson at 701-828-3334.

Let's pack the stands in Comet pride and cheer on our team this playoff season! ❤️🤍🏈
#APSComets #CometPride #PlayoffFootball
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
📢 Important Social Media Notice

Alexander Public School has been made aware of an unauthorized social media account representing itself as being affiliated with our school.

At this time, our official school social media presence includes this Facebook page and our new Instagram account: @alexanderpublicschoolnd.

Please be aware that any other social media accounts claiming to represent Alexander Public School are not authorized or affiliated with the school.

To ensure you are receiving accurate and up-to-date information, please follow only our official channels. If you have questions about a social media account claiming to represent APS, please contact the school office.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community informed.

💫 Alexander Public School Official Instagram: @alexanderpublicschoolnd Official Facebook: Alexander Public School Facebook Page

#APSComets #InThisTogether
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
🥤🍩 Pop Tabs Due This Week! 🍩🥤

Comets, it's time to gather those pop tabs! ♻️❤️

Don't forget to bring your pop tabs to Mrs. Ferry's room by Friday as we wrap up our 1st Quarter Pop Tab Challenge!

🏆 The Prize?

The class that collects the most pop tabs for Quarter 1 will earn...

🍩🎉 DONUTS ON MONDAY! 🎉🍩

Mrs. Ferry will be picking up fresh donuts this weekend and delivering them to the winning class on Monday! 😋

Every pop tab collected helps support Ronald McDonald House, making a difference for families in need while giving your class a chance to win a sweet treat. ❤️

So check those cans, ask family members to save their tabs, and bring them in before Friday!

🥤➡️ 🍩

Good luck, Comets! May the best class win! ☄️

#APSComets #CometPride #PopTabsForRonaldMcDonaldHouse #PopTabChallenge #DonutsOnMonday #CometCommunity #GiveBack #GoComets 🍩🥤☄️❤️
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Colorful school fundraiser flyer featuring large pink and blue lettering that reads “Who Wants Donuts?” The flyer asks students to bring their pop tabs to Mrs. Ferry's room by Friday. Donut illustrations with pink and chocolate frosting, colorful sprinkles, and silver pop tabs decorate the page.  The flyer announces that the class with the most pop tabs collected for Quarter 1 will earn donuts. A message explains that Mrs. Ferry will be buying donuts over the weekend, and the winning class will receive donuts delivered on Monday. The design uses bright pink, blue, yellow, and red colors with a fun, energetic theme focused on supporting the pop tab collection challenge. 🍩🥤🎉
Greetings All!

HS StuCo is creating a Comets colored themed Christmas Tree to donate to the Annie Oakley Christmas Tree Gala Fundraiser. We are asking for donated decorations, gift cards, or items we could set around the tree that are Red, Black, or White. I have attached the flyer. For those of you who don't know, Annie Oakley is a not-for-profit regional animal rescue that operates out of Sidney, MT. They have helped animals in and around Alexander as well. They are hoping to build a solid facility. Thank you for your support in one of our community service projects!

Reach out to Mrs. Severson with any questions at 701-828-3334.
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Greetings All!  HS StuCo is creating a Comets colored themed Christmas Tree to donate to the Annie Oakley Christmas Tree Gala Fundraiser. We are asking for donated decorations, gift cards, or items we could set around the tree that are Red, Black, or White. I have attached the flyer. For those of you that don't know, Annie Oakley is a not-for-profit regional animal rescue that operates out of Sidney, MT. They have helped animals in and around Alexander as well. They are hoping to build a solid facility. Thank you for your support in one of our community service projects!
🏈💗 PINK OUT & SENIOR NIGHT TOMORROW! 💗🏈

Join us on Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM as the Alexander Comets host our annual Pink Out Game in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We encourage everyone to wear pink and help us show support for those impacted by breast cancer while raising awareness for this important cause.

⭐ Senior Night festivities will also take place as we recognize and celebrate our senior athletes and participants for their dedication and commitment to APS.

Let's fill the stands with pink, cheer on the Comets, and honor our seniors together!

💗 Wear Pink.
🏈 Support the Comets.
⭐ Celebrate Our Seniors.

#APSComets #PinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #SeniorNight #CometPride #InThisTogether 💗🚀🏈
1 day ago, Sheila Cockerham
Pink-themed Alexander Comets football graphic promoting a Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out event. The flyer features a pink football with a breast cancer awareness ribbon, the words “Alexander Football Pink Out,” and details for the event: Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM. The graphic also highlights Senior Night and encourages fans to wear pink and show their support. Decorative hearts, pink accents, and messages including “Together we can make a difference!” and “Fight, Support, Honor” appear throughout the design.
🎃☄️ 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 ☄️🎃🍬🤖👻🚗
8 days 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! 🎭❤️
8 days 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 🎃☄️👻🍬
8 days 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 🩷🏐☄️🎓
8 days 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. 🩷🏐🎀☄️
🏐☄️ 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
9 days 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 📚☄️📖🎧✨
9 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.
11 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 🌊☄️🏐🌺🕶️☀️
14 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 ❤️🩶🤍☄️🚍🧹
14 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


15 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 🎃🍿🥒☄️
15 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.