Alexander Public Schools

School meal delivery will begin today at 11:00 a.m. Please watch for Ms. Becky Elliot as she will be delivering the meals today. Meal includes lunch for today and breakfast for tomorrow. If you have not signed up for school meals but are in need; please contact the front office at 701-828-3334 to sign up.

Please go out and complete the internet access and school lunch survey ASAP and PLEASE add your family name so we account for your children. If you have already completed the survey and did not add your family name. Please call the school @ 701-828-3334. Your participation in this matter is appreciated. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53QMLFC

I made an error on the survey and did not ask for names linked to the questions. If you need devices or school meals for your children, please retake the survey and provide names for each question. My sincere apologies for any inconvenience. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53QMLFC

High Priority from Alexander School: please fill out the survey at this link ASAP. The survey is available on our website under the Menu tab labeled Coronavirus and on our Facebook page. This is essential data to provide continuing education and school meals. Thank you, Ms. Bieber. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53QMLFC

Dear Alexander parents and students, Per Governor Burgum's announcement, Alexander Public School will be canceled this upcoming week, March 16-20. You will hear more from us tomorrow, Monday, concerning continuing education and meal availability for those in need. Please watch our Facebook page, website and phone app for updates. We will continue to push out information via text and voice message as well. Our fitness center is closed as well to all students, members and staff. Also you are welcome to contact Leslie Bieber at Leslie.Bieber@k12.nd.us or Shannon Faller at Shannon.Faller@k12.nd.us with any questions or concerns.

Good afternoon Alexander parents, As one of the precautions at the school, we will be turning the water fountains off but continue to use the bottle fillers. We ask that each student bring their own water bottle to school to use in place of the water fountains. The water bottles will be labeled and put through the dish washer daily. Thank you, Ms. Bieber

Alexander School families, school will be in session on Monday, March 16th. We have put precautions into place and will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by Governor Burgum and the ND Department of Health.

The Region 9 Music Festival scheduled for Monday, March 16th has been postponed at this time. We will know more next week if there is a new date.

Information pertaining to Alexander Public School and the corona-virus (COVID-19) can be found on our school website under menu and our social media.

The next After Prom meeting will be held on March 18th at 5:30 p.m. in Miss Johnson's room. This is a parent sponsored event for our students after prom.

Alexander Public School received a great surprise today! Senate recognition of our school and robotics FTC team was provided to President Trump by Senator Cramer. It is a great honor and very exciting. The letter will be displayed in our trophy case by the front office. Congratulations to our FTC team and our STEM educators!

Just a reminder that Pennies for Patients fundraiser is ending tomorrow, March 5th and the winning class will be announced after spring break. This fundraiser provides money for youth cancer patients in our region. Students can bring their change to the blue boxes placed in their classrooms.

Any athletes participating in spring sports at Williston Schools, must return their Activity Registration Packets to the APS office by March 4th. Forms can be found on our school website or in the office. Sports Physicals are required by the first day of practice.

Pennies for Patients fundraiser will end next Thursday, March 5th and the winning class will be announced after spring break. This fundraiser provides money for youth cancer patients in our region. Students can bring their change to the blue boxes placed in their classrooms.

After prom party meeting is tomorrow night, 02/26/2020, at 5:30pm at the school. All freshman parents are invited to attend and help put on this great event for our kids.

Junior students will be taking the ACT on Tuesday, March 3rd at school. The state of North Dakota allows every junior to take the ACT for free.

2020 Boys Basketball District 15 Tournament- February 28th, 29th and March 2nd at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. Our boys first game is on February 28th at 3pm vs New Town.

Please join us tonight for our last home Boys Basketball games starting at 5:30 in the new gym. Parents' Night will be celebrated between games. We will also be showcasing our winning FTC Robotics Team during half time. Concessions will include fresh homemade options with baked goods as well!

The basketball game scheduled for tomorrow, February 21st, will be the last home game for the boys. It is also Parents Night. The JH boys play at 5:30 against District 8 with the Varsity boys following playing against Tioga. Come out and support our Comets at their last home game!!

Tomorrow, Wednesday February 19th, is the annual spelling bee in Alexander. Just a reminder to all parents that grade PK, K and 7-12 are the ONLY grades that have school. Grades 1-6 will only come if they are in the spelling bee. All other students have the day off. If your child is in the spelling bee and you want them to ride the bus please contact your bus driver tonight. Buses will run at normal school times.