☄️🤖 Calling All Future Innovators! 🤖☄️
Students in 4th-8th grade are invited to explore the exciting world of FIRST LEGO League at this year's BioGlow Charge Tryouts!
📅 September 8
⏰ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Tryouts are a great opportunity to:
✅ Learn what FIRST LEGO League is all about
✅ Explore real-world STEM challenges focused on biodiversity, ecosystems, technology, and innovation
✅ Develop teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and leadership skills
✅ Meet new friends and discover if the program is right for you
This is a chance to experience the program before committing to a season of learning, building, creating, and competing.
Students interested in participating can use the QR codes on the flyer to learn more and sign up.
We encourage all interested 4th-8th grade students to check it out and see what makes FIRST LEGO League such a rewarding experience! ❤️☄️
#APSComets #FIRSTLEGOLeague #STEM #CometPride #Innovation #Teamwork #ProblemSolving 🤖☄️📚

☄️🏈 Youth Football Reminder! 🏈☄️
The wait is almost over! Our 1st/2nd Grade and 3rd/4th Grade Comets Football Teams will take the field for their first games of the season this Saturday, August 22 at Western Star Fields!
❤️🤍 Let's fill the sidelines with Comet pride and cheer on our young athletes as they kick off an exciting football season.
📅 Saturday, August 22
📍 Weststar Fields
🏈 1st/2nd Grade Football
🏈 3rd/4th Grade Football
Good luck, Comets! We can't wait to see all of your hard work on the field.
☄️ Let's Go Comets! ☄️
#APSComets #YouthFootball #CometPride #LetsGoComets #GameDay #InThisTogether 🏈❤️

The APS Rank One site is now up and running. Please follow the instructions provided in the handout distributed at the parent meeting, or use the provided link, to create your account.
As part of the registration process, you will need to complete and sign the following forms:
Emergency Form
Handbook Acknowledgment Form
Concussion Education Form
You will need your child's student ID number to complete the process. This number was provided at the parent meeting, and an email containing the student ID has also been sent by the school nurse.
Rank One Parent Tutorial https://aptg.co/hT37B1
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact:
Krista Heen, APS School Nurse
📞 (701) 828-3334
✉️ krista.heen@k12.nd.us
Thank you for completing these requirements by Monday, Aug. 21st.
As we prepare for a successful school year, please take a moment to review our dress code expectations. Our goal is to promote a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students.
✅ Shirts must cover the chest and stomach
✅ Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be mid-thigh length or longer
✅ Undergarments must not be visible
✅ Shoes must be worn at all times
✅ Separate gym shoes are required for PE
🚫 No hats, hoods, bandanas, or visors
🚫 No pajamas (except approved spirit days)
🚫 No clothing promoting alcohol, tobacco, drugs, violence, or inappropriate language
🚫 No see-through or excessively revealing clothing
Thank you for helping our students come to school ready to learn and succeed!
#APSComets #DressForSuccess #ReadyToLearn

To help ensure a safe and smooth start to each school day, please note that school doors will open for student entry at 7:30 AM and will lock again at 8:00 AM when the school day begins.
⏰ Students should not arrive or enter the building before 7:30 AM unless they are participating in a scheduled school activity or a previous arrangement has been made.
We ask all students and families to plan accordingly and wait until 7:30 AM before entering the building.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for all of our Comets! ❤️☄️
#APSComets #StudentSafety #CometPride #BackToSchool #InThisTogether ⏰📚☄️

SURPLUS PROPERTY BID NOTICE
Alexander Public School District #2 is accepting sealed bids for surplus property remaining following the District's recent expansion and renovation project.
All property is being sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied.
APS Surplus Items Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J0Pt4HQXR0-mvbd1ZQw0ZHaxu1pdQgNrqGYchbNFKeI/edit?usp=sharing
BID INFORMATION
Bid Start: August 18, 2026 at 8:00PM
Bid End: September 01, 2026 at 5:00PM
Surplus property has been organized and identified by Lot #. Bidders may submit bids on one or multiple lots. Each bid should clearly identify the Lot # and the total bid amount for that lot.
Bids should include:
• Bidder's name or organization
• Contact name, phone number and/or email address
• Lot #(s) being bid on
• Bid amount for each Lot #
Bids may be submitted to:
Leslie Bieber, Superintendent
Alexander Public School District #2
601 Delaney Street
Alexander, ND 58831
Email: Leslie.Bieber@k12.nd.us
Please identify the submission as "Surplus Property Bid."
Successful bidders will be contacted following review of the bids.
PICKUP
All awarded property must be picked up at:
Alexander Public School District #2
601 Delaney Street
Alexander, ND 58831
Successful bidders are responsible for all loading, removal, and transportation of purchased property. Items must be removed within the timeframe established by the District.
Interested bidders may contact Leslie Bieber, Superintendent, with any questions regarding the surplus property, individual lots, the bidding process, or to arrange a time to view the items prior to submitting a bid.
Alexander Public School District #2 reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid determined to be in the best interest of the District.

https://www.alexanderschoolnd.us/athletics
https://www.alexanderschoolnd.us/events
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Michelle Simonson at 701-828-3334.

📅 Parent Meeting Tonight
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 APS Commons Area
📱 Please download the Rank One App on your phone before the meeting.
⚠️ At this time, do not create an account. You will be notified once the app setup is complete and accounts are ready to be activated.
✅ We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!
#APS #GoComets 🏈🏐

Special Board Meetings and Policy Committee Meeting
🕠 August 12, 2026, Special Board Finance Meeting: Starts at 5:30pm
🔗 Agenda: https://aptg.co/5QHTm7
🕠 August 12, 2026, Board Policy Meeting: Starts at 6:00pm
🔗 Agenda: https://aptg.co/2T9msC
🕠 August 12, 2026, Regular Board Meeting: Starts at 7:00pm
🔗 Agenda: https://aptg.co/RhPChJ
📍 Location: Alexander Public School
601 Delaney Street
Alexander, ND 58831
Access to the Meeting: Door #1
Room # 1025
Zoom Information:
Topic: August 12, 2026 APS Regular School Board Meeting
Time: Aug 12, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84487805179?pwd=XYEgcWNppbJtwWabZwgG1SyXBVvMmX.1
Meeting ID: 844 8780 5179
Passcode: Comets#1
Parents of athletes in Grades 5-12... Please join us for an important parent meeting!




Prior to school starting, practice will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Once school starts, practice will be from 4 pm - 5:30 pm. Please call Michelle Simonson at 701-828-3334 with any questions.
#CometFootball #CometPride #apscomets

Register your student(s) if you have not been able. Meet your teacher(s). Find your classroom. Bring in your school supplies. Grades 6-12 can get their schedules. We are excited to start this new year with our wonderful Comet Familes!
#apscomets #CometPride #backtoschool #AlexanderPublicSchool


Flag football will be starting prior to the start of school as we are part of the Williston Parks and Rec Program. Practice will be held at the Alexander Park.
1st and 2nd grade will start practice on Tuesday, August 11th at 4:00 pm . Practice for 1st and 2nd grade flag football with be every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-5:00 pm.
3rd and 4th grade will be starting practice on Tuesday, August 4th from 5:00-6:30 pm. Practice for the 3rd and 4th grade will be every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 – 6:30 pm until school starts. Once school starts they will practice on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
The first game for both groups will be on August 22. Once we have a game schedule we will be handing them out and posting them to our Sports You app. We will be using Sports You to communicate with the parents. Codes will be handed out at the first practice.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Michelle Simonson at the school. (701.828.3334)
Registration is this week, July 28–30!
🕗 Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
High school students are encouraged to stop in and meet with Mrs. Faller to finalize their class schedules.
If you're unable to register during office hours, please call the school to schedule an appointment. We are happy to stay later to accommodate families who make arrangements in advance.
Please note: If we do not receive any requests for after-hours appointments, the school will close promptly at 5:00 PM each day.
We look forward to seeing you!
