
This week, during Mrs. Rizzo's classes, students engaged in a variety of coding activities. Some students coded one another through a path; some created a dance party for characters; some programed in Python; some created their own video games. Happy Computer Science Week!#ndcodes #hourofcode #csedweek #python #blockcoding READ MORE >

This map outlines the alternative route to be used by traffic on Wednesday, March 24th to pick up students after school. Please abide by the route as outline in the photo. Thank you for your cooperation. READ MORE >

Join us for this SOCIALLY DISTANCED Turkey Bingo on November 21st. It's a little different from previous years, but it's still going to be lots of fun! Win good prizes while being in the comfort of your own vehicles. This event is being held in the Alexander School parking lot and will be going on from 1-3 pm C.T. Hope to see everyone there. READ MORE >
The Alexander Public School Textiles 1 class participated in the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. This project started October 5th, when the students were required to make 3 pillowcases each as a FACS project. The students chose to donate the pillowcases to The McKenzie County Social Services Foster Children program. While they participated in this project, the... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Mrs. Rizzo, who was selected as the 2020 McKenzie County Teacher of the Year!State Superintendent Baesler offered congratulations to Mrs. Rizzo, along with Alexander students and colleagues, via a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, August 25. Praising Mrs. Rizzo's long list of contributions to Alexander, as well as her professional dedication, Baesler... READ MORE >

A little iPad time in kindergarten! READ MORE >

On Thursday March 5th, Alexander school came together to show Mr. & Mrs. Spildie how much we love them. Mrs. Spildie was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and has begun treatments and surgeries. Two of our wonderful students wanted to show their support for her by starting a fundraising campaign to help cover medical and travel expenses for her treatments.... READ MORE >

Alexander Mock Trial Team traveled to Watford City on Wednesday, March 4th to scrimmage Watford City in the court room! Students who attended Mercedes Dybas, Alex Sims, Brieanna Yancey , Drew LeBrun, Samanatha Turnquist, And Judge El-Dweek. Coaches: Ms. Crusch and Mrs. Severson READ MORE >

Foods II class made pot holders this week! Cover Picture: Thomas Overturf and Randall Gowing Second Picture: Tina Cote and BrynLee Leishman READ MORE >

FCCLA made their 2nd quilt with our new quilting machine! READ MORE >

8th grade FACS class made pillow cases! READ MORE >

BrynLee and Mercedes made blanket ladders last semester in FACS class! They were a huge hit! READ MORE >

Sophomores debated modern issues based on Enlightenment philosophy today in World History and did an excellent job! READ MORE >

Today the Alexander FTC Robotics team presented at the Watford City Chamber of Commerce meeting. They did a fantastic job of demonstrating and describing our robotics program. The chamber members were very impressed! READ MORE >

The choir gave a wonderful recital on Tuesday at the school for parents and others that could attend. Congratulations and good luck to all as they compete at the Music Festival on Monday March 16th in Williston! READ MORE >

The Sophomore English class scene performances from Shakespeare's Plays....Daweson as Emilia, Ian as Bianca and Austin as the Guard from Othello, Samantha as The Prince of Verona from Romeo and Juliet. The other students were thoroughly entertained! READ MORE >

Alexander had five students who participated in the Northwest Regional Science and Engineering Fair held at Williston State College on February 26, 2020. The students were Tianna Dwyer, Drew LeBrun, Bradyn Modine, Corynna Turnquist, and Juli White. Corynna won the Botany Award and Drew qualified to advance on to the state science fair held in Grand Forks at the... READ MORE >

Our principal, Mrs. Faller, read the book Porter the Hoarder, to all the first graders today while Tayla Ybarra, a high school speech and drama student, acted out the part of Porter. The first graders laughed and helped answer the questions about items that Porter should keep and items she should throw away (such as a dirty tissue). Afterwards, all first graders... READ MORE >

FCCLA started there first quilt on our new quilting machine! Great job girls!Students: BrynLee, Alex, Keely, Renee and Arena READ MORE >

FFA week activities included "Corn"ation of the Corn King and Queen, Teacher Kiss the Critter, Pie eating contests and Pie the teacher contests. READ MORE >

On Friday night, Alexander Comet Cheerleaders cheered to our school song for Parent's Night at the varsity boys basketball last home game. READ MORE >

Alexander hosted Watford City in a Mock Trial scrimmage on Wednesday, February 19th in preparation for the state competition at the end of March. Mock Trial students: Brieanna Yancey, Alex Sims, Drew LeBrun, Keely Countryman, Zoe Beall and Samantha Turnquist. Coaches: Mrs. Severson and Ms. Crusch. READ MORE >

Congratulations to this years Speech Team. They participated in their first meet on February 1st at Dickinson Trinity. Coach Sandra Crusch and 5 students attended. The students were, Keely Countryman, Alex Sims, Brie Yancey, Mercedes Dybas and Samantha Turnquist. Keely and Samantha each received a Novice Award and Brie and Mercedes received a Finalist Award for... READ MORE >

Thank you Mr. Mark for teaching these young students the best possible ways to be safe while hunting! READ MORE >

Thank you Mr. Mark for teaching these young students the best possible ways to be safe while hunting! READ MORE >

Our students are very talented in the art department. Thank you Mr. Clark for inspiring such amazing work! READ MORE >

During our Monday morning meetings our cheerleaders lead the elementary classes in the school song. #schoolspirit READ MORE >

Today the 2nd grade watched a video about Martin Luther King Jr and his speech, "I Have a Dream". They also learned about words like segregation, civil rights, activist, and protest. READ MORE >

The kindergarten classes learned about Martin Luther King Jr. today. READ MORE >

Today during the 11th grade History class they watched and analyzed Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I have a Dream". READ MORE >

Our High School FTC Robotics team went to a scrimmage in Bismarck on Friday January 17th. They competed against 8 other teams and were able to come home with the win!Congrats to the FTC team. Good luck at the State competition on Feb. 1st in Bismarck. READ MORE >

On Saturday January 11, 2020, our two new First Lego League teams traveled to Minot to compete with a total of 21 teams at the Minot Regional Qualifier for the state of North Dakota.While competing each team gave a presentation on an innovative solution to a real world problem. The Ultra-A team spoke about adding an awning to the bleachers on the football field... READ MORE >

Alexander 7th hour Guitar Class making Christmas guitar picks. READ MORE >

Join us this Thursday from 6:30-8 pm for Turkey BINGO! Bring in 5 or more canned/boxed goods for a Bingo card. Also, the Drama team will be presenting "Conflict" starting at 6pm in the gym.Come in and join us for the fun! READ MORE >

2018-2019 Kindergarten had fun singing their song, "Eenie Meenie Bernie", in music class today! READ MORE >

All students, grades 7-12, who participate in school sponsored sports must have a sports physical for the 2018-19 school year. Students in grades 5 & 6 may have a physical, but is NOT required. Physicals MUST be completed and turned in to the school or coach before the first practice of the season; football practice starts August 6th and volleyball starts August... READ MORE >

Alexander Public School Back to School RegistrationBack to school registration will be held on Tuesday, July 31st-Thursday, August 2nd from 9am-2pm.Registration will be held in the Commons area of the schoolPreschool and Kindergarten registration/round up will be held on July 31st and Aug. 1st from 9-2. Please call the school to schedule a time. 701-828-3334. READ MORE >

Congrats to the students who participated at Regional Speech and will compete in State Speech on April 28th in Mandan ND.Tayla Ybarra: 1st in Humorous Interp.Tayla Ybarra & Brieanna Yancey: 5th in Humorous Dramatic DuoBreanna Schooley & Santos Riggs: 7th in Humorous Dramatic DuoSantos Riggs: 6th Dramatic Interp.Brieanna Yancey & Mercedes Dybas: 6th Serious Dramatic... READ MORE >
The High School robotics class helped the Pre-School students learn how to control little robots. They picked it up really fast and had all kinds of fun with them. Fun and Smile abound! READ MORE >

Dear Parents, ND residents are currently experiencing a high volume of influenza, including those that received the influenza vaccine. Fortunately, our staff and students at Alexander School have remained fairly healthy. ND has not reported a peak in influenza incidents so we want to continue to practice good measures to avoid and/or treat influenza. A few... READ MORE >

Volleyball- 10/5/2017- JV and V @ White Shield at 5pm 10/7/2017- Varsity Tournament in Beach Football- 10/3/2017- 4,5,6 Tackle @ Ray at 5pm 10/5/2017- 4,5,6 Tackle vs Williston Trinity Christian @ Alexander at 5pm 10/5/2017- 6,7,8 Tackle vs Williston Trinity Christian @ Alexander at 5pm 10/7/2017- 1 & 2 Touch @ Williston at 1pm 10/7/2017- 3 &4 Touch in... READ MORE >
The Alexander FFA Chapter completed in the District Leadership Contest on September 26,2017 in Stanley, ND. 27 members were in attendance to complete in contests including parliamentary procedure, job interview, extemporaneous public speaking, and FFA quizzes. A special congratulations to the green-hand takers who all received gold ribbons for their efforts. As... READ MORE >

07/10/17 to 08/03/17 Monday: 8:00 to 9:00- Comets' Fitness Center for Grades 7-12 (no cost to our students) 9:30 to 12:00- Grades PK-3 Activity* 1:00 to 4:00- Watford City pool- Rough Rider Center indoor or outdoor pool/ depending on weather (Grades 4 and up only and kids will pay their own way) Tuesday: 8:00 to 9:00- Comets' Fitness Center for Grades 7-12... READ MORE >

Students of Alexander spend one of their last school days helping clean up the museum for the upcoming season! READ MORE >

The following students were selected for May's Students of the Month. Sierra Simonson, Daniel Green, Sarah Hall and Dawsen Wasik were chosen by their teachers as students who have shown leadership, perseverance, great attitude and good attendance. Congratulations to them!Sierrra Simonson Sierra has been an outstanding student at Alexander School for the... READ MORE >
Clarification of last day of school: Our last day of school will be May 22, 2017. It will be a full day of school from 8:30 to 3:40 and buses will run. READ MORE >
Every month the high school teachers come together and discuss their nominees for student of the month. The teachers look at attendance, responsibility, effort, and leadership. For the month of April Eric O'Konek, Brieanna Yancey, and Andrina Turnquist were chosen for students of the month.Andrina Turnquist is a hard worker and is always prepared for class. Last... READ MORE >
Check out our freshman orientation slideshow under documents on our website: www.alexanderschoolnd.us Click on Menu Documents Freshman Orientation READ MORE >
Check out our job openings on our website: www.alexanderschoolnd.us Click on Menu Job Openings READ MORE >

Regional Winners: Breanna Schooley and Nicole Hall pre-state qualified for Humorous Duo Tayla Ybarra and Brieanna Yancey took 2nd at Regional, state qualified for Humorous Tayla Ybarra took 3rd at Regional, state qualified for Humorous Breanna Schooley took 1st at Regional, state qualified for Dramatic Interp Emmalee Sims and Alex Sims took 5th in Humorous... READ MORE >

FREE Severe Weather Seminar 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Alexander City Hall 112 Manning Ave in Alexander Thunderstorm Formation and Hazards…flash floods, tornadoes, lightning, wind and hail…and how to STAY SAFE! How to... READ MORE >

Make your own perfect summer grilling package!Orders are due on April 21st and orders will be shipped to the school the week of May 8th. To order contact an FFA Member or the office at 701-828-3334.Brats & Hot dogsAll come in 1 pound packages including 4 brats or hotdogs$5/ package or 5 for $22Flavors: Jalapeno – Cheddar PolishGerman SausageHotdogs... READ MORE >

The choir kids did a great job at music festival on Monday, March 13th! They got 6 "1's", 1 "2,", and 2 songs are going to state. (Grace Nelson's solo & Hunter Penland & Grace Nelson's duet). Way to go Comets!!!! READ MORE >

Easter Break will be April 14th thru April 17th! Hope everyone has a wonderful break! READ MORE >

On the 16th, 17th and 18th of February, the State wrestling tournament took place in Fargo, North Dakota at the Fargodome. This year, the Alexander Wrestling Team sent the first wrestler in quite a long time. That wrestler was Carlton Turnquist. He had a very hard time at state this year. While wrestling in a match, he had to forfeit due to medical reasons. It... READ MORE >

Every month the high school teachers come together and discuss their nominees for student of the month. The teachers look at attendance, responsibility, effort, and leadership. For the month of March Hunter Penland, Nicole Hall, and Breanna Schooley were chosen for students of the month. Mrs. Heck nominated Hunter Penland for being a hard worker and a helpful... READ MORE >

No School March 16th-March 17th! Everyone have a wonderful long weekend! READ MORE >

The Alexander Comets' Fitness Center will open on December 12th for member use. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the office at 701-828-3334. Hours of Operation: On school days, the fitness center will be open from 4:00pm to 7:30am. During school vacation days and weekends, the fitness center will have 24 hour access. Prices: $30/adult... READ MORE >