Garrison Public Schools

All, The bitterly cold temperatures have once again arrived. Thankfully, we didn't get much snow last night; however, we did get enough for it to pair with the wind and start drifting in spots. Please allow for extra time if driving in from out this morning. Lastly, be sure to bundle up. It's "I question why I live in ND cold" out there today. Dr. K.

Garrison Public Schools is seeking a dedicated and organized individual to serve in a 10-month administrative support role working closely with district and building administration at the high school. This position plays a key part in supporting daily office operations, maintaining effective communication, and assisting with a wide range of administrative tasks that help our schools run smoothly.

Due to a number of new training requirements, we anticipate this position beginning in January to allow for a thorough onboarding and transition period.

The position includes prorated health insurance benefits, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and earned vacation and sick leave. We are looking for someone who brings professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to serving students, staff, and families within our district.

For more information, please contact Dr. Klemisch at nick.klemisch@k12.nd.us or 701-463-2818. This position will be open until filled.

RTC is currently experiencing a power outage and phone lines are not working. There was an electrical arc during a maintenance procedure last night. Techs are currently working on the problem. Please email if necessary Barbara.Osterlund@k12.nd.us at the HS or Danielle.Hummel@k12.nd.us at Bob Callie's. Thank you

We were contacted by RTC and we are having phone issues in the east so we won't have any phone service at the school until the problem is fixed.

All, School will be starting on time. My early-morning cruise around revealed a few areas where travel speeds are reduce in some areas mostly due to some light ice and snow but overall, we’ve definitely seen worse. Much worse. The unending joys of winter, right? The unfortunate reality is that we still have several more months of this snowy and icy adventure to endure. But on the positive side… Christmas break is coming soon!!! Dr. .K.

All, Keith is driving the north route to Douglas and his bus broke down. Mr. Dangel is on his way with another bus, but will be late. Those impacted include those north to Douglas and south to Fort Stevenson. Text Keith if you can take your children to school or call the school, so it can be relayed to him. Thanks.

All, We are planning to start school on time tomorrow as the roads have cleared off. Please allow for extra time to travel. If the rain has made your roads less than favorable for buses, please contact your driver. Drivers will also use their discretion. I understand some spots will likely be a slow go once it freezes tonight. I will be driving the White Shield route. Should anything change, I will send an alert in the morning. Dr. K.

All, I’ve been out and about the last couple hours, and I can officially report that the roads have not improved—unless your definition of “improved” is “now slightly more apocalyptic.” To quote a 2nd grader on the bus this morning, “the apocalypse is coming…” and honestly, after what I’ve seen, I’m not ready to argue with them. We’ve already had one bus stuck tonight, and the forecast is calling for rain at 5:00 a.m., followed by winds strong enough after lunch to make North Dakota feel like it’s trying to relocate itself to Minnesota. Visibility will likely drop to “I swear there was a road here yesterday,” assuming the forecast is right—and the wind is always right. With that said, we will NOT be having school on Tuesday. This also means all practices and games are cancelled. Please stay safe, stay warm, and resist the urge to build a bunker. Dr. K.

Elementary Students: Mrs. Rasch just got news that the fruitcake toss is postponed until next Saturday. We wanted to let you know since we encouraged them all to go today! Enjoy your weekend and the other community events!

Bob Callies Elementary School held a friendly competition between the classrooms for a great cause in November! Students collected spare change--and through their generosity--almost $550 was given to GARC for Gifts from the Heart! With the Twice Blessed Campaign, their donation was doubled! SACA donated movie tickets to the students in the class who raised the most money! Congratulations to Mr. Belisle's 6th grade class, and to this awesome local collaboration!

Our first and second graders treated us to the fun Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade tradition a day early in our elementary school! Enjoy their awesome balloons! We certainly did!

Reminder to elementary students: bring all winter snow gear for outdoor recess. Thank you!

All, I began questioning my life choices as to why I live in ND at about 5 this morning by receiving a phone call from a neighboring school district. Then leaving my house around 5:10... You guessed it... Snow, snow, and more snow. The state plows have been out since about 5, but the county plows were still in the yard at 5:40 when I went by. They're waiting for the light. There's drifting on both east/west roads and north/south with reduced travel speeds. The highway had not yet been plowed west of Garrison when I drove, so speeds there were also limited. Therefore, school will be starting at 10 this morning with staff reporting at 9:45. This means there will be no morning breakfast today. Safe travels! Dr. K.

All, I just got back to town from driving bus and still no snow. The forecast shows 0-20" of snow pending who your favorite weatherman is. Therefore, I will be out and about at 5:30 tomorrow morning. I will make the call to delay or cancel school pending whose forecast is correct. As always, parents have the ability to make the decision for your own child. Also, with three impending storm please make sure your children have appropriate winter attire for school and if they ride bus. Stay turned for more info... Dr. K.

Tonight's JH game has been postponed due to impending weather conditions. We are looking to reschedule. They will not have practice either so please make arrangements with the school if they need to ride the bus home. High school girls will still practice.

🎄Christmas Cookies for Sale!🎄
Our FACS students are spreading holiday cheer — one cookie at a time! 🍪 The students will be hosting a Christmas Cookie Fundraiser, with all proceeds going toward upgrading our FACS kitchens.
Orders will close on Wednesday, December 10th, and they will be ready for delivery on Friday, December 19th.
If you’d like to place an order, you can find a FACS student, or you can contact Ms. Peterson at abigail.peterson2@k12.nd.us.
Thank you for your support ❤️

Our Fourth Grade Guardians have been busy collaborating with students and teachers! Our students and staff are happy to walk in this morning to this gorgeous reminder of all of the wonderful gifts we recognize that we can be grateful for each and every day! Enjoy Our Thankful Tree, as we certainly will!

Congratulations to Mrs. Cyndie Behles for receiving the Most Extra Award today! Mrs. Behles was recognized by Ms. Miller for this award. The nomination states Mrs. Behles is "my go-to when things just won't work, my calm in the chaos, and my laugh when I need one most. As our Instructional Support and Technology Integration expert, she wears more hats than anyone I know-and somehow manages to make it all look easy...Cyndie is constantly researching, supporting, and finding ways to lift both staff and students-academically, emotionally, and sometimes just with the perfect dose of positivity." It was noticed the Mrs. Behles had even held an after-school Wizard of Oz party for her reading group, complete with delicious snacks she provided! Congratulations, Mrs. Behles! You truly are Most Extra, in the very best way possible!