There is a Special Board Meeting tomorrow morning at 7:30am at Alexander Public School. Agenda item is approval of the 2019 and 2020 financial audits.
High School Parents - As we prepare to return to school, there are some items we want to remind you and your student of.
1. Students will required to use a school device. Students may not use personal devices at school.
2. Water bottles are allowed at school but they must be clear or opaque.
3. Students will be provided their locker number at the Back to School BBQ or right way on the first day of school, along with a fresh copy of their schedule.
4. Students are allowed 8 absences per semester, students who are absent more than 8 times they may lose credit or be retained. We offer restitution in those situations when possible.
5. Medical absences can be forgiven with a doctor’s note provided within a week’s time of the appointment.
6. Dress Code
a. Head coverings are not permitted. Head coverings for religious or medical reasons must be approved by the principal
b. Shirts/tops must cover most areas with no visible gaps; no crop tops nor cutoff (midriff) tops
c. Coats & jackets should be removed.
d. Shorts may be worn and be mid-thigh length. Our general rule of thumb is fingertip length.
e. Footwear must be worn and be clean. Street shoes are not to be worn on the gym floor.
f. Written or pictorial messages on clothing/accessories are not permitted if they are vulgar, gang related, promote tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs, belittle any race, religion, nationality or gender.
The countdown is on and we look forward to seeing everyone soon! If you have any questions feel free to contact the school.
7th-12th Grade Volleyball
Practice begins Monday, August 16th
3:00pm- 5:00pm
Parent meeting information to follow
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Tackle Football
When: Practice begins Monday, August 9th
Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am
What to wear: T-shirt, shorts, & football cleats
Meet at the Alexander School playground
Questions: Call Coach Simonson 701-770-5123
4th grade can play both flag and tackle football
Attention parents of 7-12th grade athletes:
Sanford Health will be hosting a sports physical clinic at the Alexander Public School for all 7-12th grade athletes. An annual sports physical is required to participate in sports.
Sports Physical Clinic is Thursday, July 29th from 5-7pm at Alexander Public School. Check in at the Commons Area with Nurse Heen. The cost is $40 cash per athlete at the time of the physical.
If a parent would like a more in-depth physical which includes immunizations, you can schedule a Back To School Physical/Annual Physical which is run through insurance. You can make an appointment at the clinic by calling 701-566-7302. Sanford Health in Watford City has two pediatricians' available with openings M-F 8AM to 5PM.
Correction:
1st - 12th Grade Registration for all students
August 2nd- August 4th
9am - 2pm
Located in the commons area
August 2nd-Last names beginning in A-L
August 3rd- Last names beginning in M-Z
August 4th- Anyone who cannot make other dates
Please contact the school with any question at 701-828-3334
Preschool/Kindergarten Screening July 26th & July 27th
A letter was sent home with a time slot for each student. If the time does not work, please contact the school.
Any new families having a preschool or kindergarten student, please contact the school at 701-828-3334.
Good morning APS families, one more survey please. Why? I need your feedback in order to apply for Federal Communications Commission Emergency Connectivity Grant. Please help us provide all students with internet! The survey is only FOUR questions. It is available on our website, Facebook Page and at this link. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHC66K3
Reminder- there will be no boys basketball open gym for the next two weeks as the gym floor is being worked on. We will resume July 26th.
Gearing up for fall sports: all athletes grades 7-12 are required by NDHSAA to have a sports physical prior to the 1st day of practice. A sports physical form can be printed off at NDHSAA_Physical_Form_Approved_2019. Completed form needs to be turned into the coach or main office. Football practice will start August 5th and volleyball practice will start August 16th. Details about practice will be provided at a later time.
APS school gyms will be closed starting today, July 6th, through July 20th.
Hello Alexander Families,
The FFA chapter is looking for ways to increase student participation in the chapter. Mrs. Denowh has created this short survey and would appreciate it if all junior high and high school students took a few minutes to give her some honest feedback to help improve our FFA chapter. The survey link is available on our website and on our Facebook Page. Thank you for your time!
Today our APS Comet Family says goodbye to Miss Alex Bieber and Miss Shannan Thorgramson as this is their last day with us. Please share a comment on our Facebook page to say goodbye! We wish them the best!
Alexander Public School would like to Congratulate our Superintendent, Ms. Leslie Bieber, on winning Northwest Region Superintendent of the Year! This honor is voted on by the 30 Superintendents in the Northwest Region and qualifies Ms. Bieber in the running for the State Superintendent of the Year. APS Principals and Staff members couldn't be more proud of our hard working and caring Superintendent, Congratulations Ms. Bieber!
Coach Gillespie will not have the weight room open for student this week or next. It will reopen on July 6th.
Reminder that the Comet Acceleration Program starts Monday, June 21st from 7am-830am for grades 6-12.
There is a public forum on June 15, 2021 at 6:30pm at the Alexander School to discuss allowable uses of the ESSER II and III funds. The Alexander School Board invites all to attend and provide input and feedback. There will be a special board meeting following the public forum with the following agenda items:
1. FCI GMP and contracts
2. ESSER II Application (I made many changes from the last meeting)
Good morning Alexander Community! Your input in very important to us, please take a moment and take the survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KMP7NNH It is also available on our website. Have a great Comet Day!
A great leadership opportunity! Students in grades 9-12, this fall, are invited to attend the Rising Leadership conference at the University of Mary. There is a sponsor who will pay for the registration of any Alexander student who is interested. Please let Mrs. Faller know asap if your student is interested in attending or have any questions.
YOUR INPUT IS VERY IMPORTANT AND APPRECIATED! We need your input by June 22nd. The Alexander Public School Board needs your input concerning the ARP ESSER Federal Funds allocated to Alexander Public School. ALL students, staff, parents, community members and Alexander School District taxpayers, please take the survey and join our public forum on June 15 @ 6:30pm. The survey link is available on our website and as follows: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7593XV5