Alexander Comets Weekly Update
📅 May 11 – May 15, 2026
Presented by Mass Media
Another exciting week is ahead at Alexander Public School as we continue wrapping up the school year with activities, competitions, concerts, field trips, and celebrations! Please take a moment to review this week’s important reminders, meal menu, and upcoming events.
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🍽️ BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
Monday, May 11
Breakfast: French Toast & Sausage Links
Lunch: Orange Chicken or Teriyaki Chicken served with Rice or Noodles
Tuesday, May 12
Breakfast: Sausage & Cheese Egg Bites
Lunch: Taco in a Bag
Wednesday, May 13
Breakfast: Breakfast Nuggets & Hash Brown Patty
Lunch: Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, & Baked Beans
Thursday, May 14
Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
Lunch: Chicken Burgers, Fries, & Soup
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📚 SCHOOL & ACTIVITIES
📍 Monday, May 11
⛳ Junior High Golf @ Williston – Eagle Ridge (9 Holes)
⛳ High School Golf @ Garrison
🏃♀️ Girls Varsity Track @ Mandan Last Chance Meet
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📍 Tuesday, May 12
📚 Reminder: ALL library books are due back to the school library! Please help students return books to avoid end-of-year fines or missing materials.
⛳ High School Golf @ Ray
🎶 Spring Concert – 6:30 PM - APS Old Gym
Join us for an evening of music and celebration featuring our PK–12 students! We are excited to showcase all of the hard work our students and music staff have put in throughout the year. Families and community members are encouraged to attend.
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📍 Wednesday, May 13
🚌 Second Grade Spring Field Trip- Second-grade students will travel to the Minot Discovery Center for a fun and educational day of hands-on learning experiences.
🍦 A Special Thank You! A huge thank you to the Alexander Foundation for generously purchasing ice cream from the Susie Q’s Ice Cream Truck for all APS students and staff! We appreciate your continued support of our students and school community.
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📍 Thursday, May 14
🚌 Kindergarten Spring Field Trip. Kindergarten students will travel to Heritage Park in Watford City for a fun-filled educational experience.
🚌 Fifth Grade Spring Field Trip. Fifth-grade students will attend their spring field trip at the Williston ARC.
📖 Local Author Visit – Sandy Rieker
Local author Sandy Rieker will be visiting PK–5 classrooms to share her books and speak with students. Any student wishing to purchase a book should bring their completed form and payment before the visit.
⛳ Junior High Golf @ Crosby. 🏁 This meet will officially conclude the Junior High Golf season. Congratulations to all of our junior high golfers on a great season representing Alexander Public School!
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📍 Friday, May 15
🏃♀️ Girls Varsity Track @ WDA Dickinson
⛳ High School Golf @ Burlington
🚫 NO Regular School
✅ High Five & Intervention Day
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📅 LOOKING AHEAD
🏆 Monday, May 18
Annual Activities Awards Ceremony & Senior Scholarship Presentation Night
Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, scholarships, and successes of our students and graduating seniors.
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☀️ END OF SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION
📅 The last day of school before summer break will be Thursday, May 21, 2026.
📅 The 2026–2027 school year will begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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🎓 PK–5 Elementary Awards Celebration – May 21
Parents and guardians are invited to attend our Annual Elementary Awards Celebration as we recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our elementary students throughout the school year.
🕧 Preschool, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade – 12:30 PM
🕐 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade – 1:00 PM
📍 Alexander Old Gym
We look forward to celebrating our students with you!
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🥤 POP TAB COLLECTION RETURNS!
Our pop tab competition earlier this year was such a success that we are excited to continue collecting again for next school year!
Students may begin saving pop tabs over the summer. The homeroom that turns in the most quart-size bags of pop tabs by August 27 will receive a special prize. Additional prizes will also be awarded at the end of each quarter throughout the school year.
All pop tabs collected will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities to help support families with children receiving medical care.
Thank you for encouraging our students to give back while making a positive impact in the lives of others!
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🍩 Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped organize, volunteer, donate, and attend our Donuts with Grown-Ups event this morning! It was wonderful seeing so many families, students, and community members together at APS. The event was a tremendous success, and we truly appreciate everyone who helped make the morning so special for our students.
Have a great week, Comets!