Garrison Public Schools

Celebrating Our Incredible School Counselors! This week, we proudly recognize Mrs. Ruud and Mrs. Hanson for their dedication, compassion, and unwavering support of our students during National School Counseling Week! Every day, they make a difference in the lives of our students—providing guidance, encouragement, and a safe space to help them navigate challenges and reach their full potential. Their impact extends far beyond the classroom, shaping the future of our students and our community. Please join us in thanking Mrs. Ruud and Mrs. Hanson for their hard work and commitment to the success and well-being of our students! Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do. 💙💛

Elementary Students: We will have hat days each day this upcoming week (January 27-31, 2025) for those who wish to pay $1 or more each day. Please give your money to your teacher and they will turn money in to the office each day. Funds will be donated to a CA school affected by the wildfires. Please contact Mrs. Fuller if you have any questions. Thank you for helping others in need!

Do you know of someone looking for a great place to work? We are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist, Library Media Specialist, and Kindergarten Teacher. Please share these flyers!

🏀 Reminder for Basketball Game Night! 🏀 Parents, we kindly ask that you ensure your children are sitting with you during basketball games. They should not be sitting unaccompanied at there top of the bleachers. This helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone in attendance. Thank you for your cooperation and support in making our games a great experience for all!

Please complete the survey after you review the calendar and read the instructions. Thank you. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ-YBGf0kbkGDf1jGmRFii0XwdP7eCDmG_mikjqtwJG_Ynvg/viewform?usp=header

The water line has been repaired.

Attention Garrison High School Families and Staff, We wanted to inform you that a water line break that occurred in the science classroom prior to lunch. As a result, the water supply to the high school has been temporarily shut off to address the issue. Our team is actively working to fix the problem, and we anticipate that repairs will be completed shortly. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we resolve this matter. Dr. K.

Please share... We are in need of a softball coach for the upcoming season. If interested, please apply.

Center is unable to play a JV game tomorrow. Therefore, Varsity will play at 6 instead of 7:30 in Center. Good Luck Lady Troopers🏀

Reminder: No School on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Staff Development. Stay warm and we will see you in school on Tuesday!

We are considering departmentalizing and having a middle school model for grades 5 and 6 in our elementary school in the near future. In this model, 4 teachers would each teach 1 subject (math, science, social studies, or language arts), and students move to these teachers. Students would have a homeroom teacher for other things such as art, classroom parties and field trips, communication with parents, etc. We would like your input before making such a change in our school. Please respond to the survey at the following link by 3:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025, so we can move ahead with planning for 2025-26. Thank you for your feedback! https://forms.office.com/r/XdWL00a4BG

Saturday's Boys' game has been moved from Hettinger to Scranton. Game times are listed as Central and are as follows. JV at 2, Varsity at 3:30. Safe travels!

The C Squad game against New Salem on Friday has been cancelled due to low numbers/injuries in New Salem. JV Game will start at 6 and Varsity will start at 7:30.

****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT***** Today's Games in Mandaree times have been adjusted due to illness and family matters within their JV Girls team. Our JV girls will NOT play. Our JV boys will play at 3, Varsity Girls will play at 4:30, and Varsity boys will play at 6. Please spread the word.

All, We did receive word that our Powerschool data was not breached and we've also verified this. We'd still recommend you change your password. Thanks.

Good morning all. Please allow for a bit extra time for your travels to school this morning as we did get freezing rain last night. Plows are currently out, but still best to slow it down this morning. Dr. K.

Subject: Important Update: PowerSchool Vendor Data Breach Dear Parents and Guardians, A nationwide breach involving PowerSchool’s support portal has impacted some student and teacher data. Out of an abundance of caution, access to PowerSchool has been temporarily locked down as of 12:00 PM today for any user who is not connected to the state network, StageNet This means that access from outside the school network will be unavailable after this time. North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is working with PowerSchool and districts to evaluate the scope of the incident. We also recommend changing your PowerSchool password as a precaution. We want to provide you with the details of this incident and what steps are being taken to ensure the security of your information. What Happened: • On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool discovered unauthorized access to certain data in one of their customer support portals (PowerSource). • PowerSchool identified that only specific users whose information was marked in certain system configurations may have been affected. What’s Being Done: • PowerSchool has activated its cybersecurity response protocols and brought in third-party cybersecurity experts. • Access to the affected portal has been secured. • PowerSchool has confirmed there is no evidence of malware or ongoing unauthorized activity. Next Steps for Parents: • Change your PowerSchool password as a precaution. Create a strong password that you do not use for other accounts. • Monitor communications from your school for updates as additional information becomes available. • The next update on this incident will be sent out on January 17 by noon. Key Points to Know: • PowerSchool continues to investigate and will provide updates if any new findings emerge. • NDIT is collaborating with PowerSchool and districts to assess the scope of the incident and provide assistance. We understand that cybersecurity concerns can be unsettling, but rest assured, every effort is being made to safeguard your information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the school. However, we have limited information at this time or consult the PowerSchool-provided FAQs (https://help.powerschool.com/t5/Support/ct-p/Contact-Support) Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we address this situation.

Happy New Year! Let's return back to school Monday with Pajama Day for elementary students! See you Jan. 6!

Hoping everyone enjoyed Christmas and continue to enjoy the holiday break. The boys game in Linton that was postponed on the 19th has been moved to January 2nd, time to remain the same, 4:00, 5:30, and 7.

Attention 7-12 Students and Parents: Tomorrow, we will follow a regular school day schedule, including finals. There will be no modified schedule. For Grades 9-12:     •    Students who do not have a final, test, or project during a specific class period are not required to report to that class.     •    This approach allows teachers to provide additional support to students needing more time to complete their finals.     •    Students are welcome to be at school all day, and classes will run as scheduled for those attending. For Grades 7-8:     •    All students are expected to attend their regular classes as usual. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and warm!