Garrison Public Schools

All bus riders, We will be starting school on time tomorrow. However, I also know many roads are not passable due to heavy drifting. Unfortunately, county plows were pulled before lunch and I do not believe they went back out. While I've attempted to meet with commissioners over Christmas break regarding these same issues, the problem continues. Therefore, our drivers will use their discretion when attempting any of these pickups. If you know it's not passable, please contact your driver tonight and they will meet you at the highway. On a different note, the forecast next week looks promising. Knock on wood. Dr. K.

Sorry kids, but you're going to school today! The blizzard warning has been reduced to a winter weather advisory. State highway plows are out in full force, but I'm told county plows will not be going today. We are sticking with the original plan starting school at 10:00 with staff reporting at 9:30. There will be no breakfast or PK this morning. For all bus riders, please contact your driver if your road is not accessible bearing in mind they use their discretion. Dr. K.

All, My apologies for the late notice as I'm trying to get to Bismarck. School will start at 10:00 am with staff reporting at 9:30. I've been in contact with officials from the state highway department and a variety of weather sources. The one thing weather people don't get wrong is the wind and it's supposed to blow. Buses will run where possible, no breakfast will be served, and no morning PK. A decision will be made by no later than 8:00 am should school be cancelled for the day. Dr. K. Please share!!!

Based on the forecast and now the storm expanding further into our district.... We will not have school on Tuesday. The eastern winds will make travel awful in the country throughout the day. Teachers have been instructed to provide independent enrichment activities for tomorrow, as we do not have e-learning. The decision to make up time is at the discretion of the board should they choose to do so. Stay safe and warm! Dr. K.

It feels like we have made a ton of these posts this year! With that being said, here is the list of postponements. Tuesday, April 4th Elementary Boys Basketball @Home vs Underwood(Postponed to later date) Elementary Girls Volleyball @Wilton(postponed to later date) Track @ Hazen(canceled) THURSDAY Elementary Volleyball @Washburn(postponed to later date) Softball @ Home vs South Prairie/Max( postponed to a later date) We always appreciate everyone's flexibility as we try to get through this crazy spring weather.

Please come support our archers who are heading to Nationals!

Join us tonight!!!!.Doors open to the public at 6:45. Grand March is at 7:30.

There will be NO softball practice. The FFA banquet is this evening and we encourage all members to attend.

Congratulations to the Garrison FFA Chapter members who competed in the Winter CDE's. Agronomy -- August M Ag Sales -- Bella W, Molly J (Bronze), Sadie M (Bronze), Aspyn T (Bronze), Harmony K (Silver) Livestock Production -- Kane K (Bronze) and Emmit L (Bronze) Great job!!

What a fantastic weekend for these Archers! They are Nationals Bound!!! Bullseye league: 124 Middle school archers Molly Jochim 2nd Presley Thompson 5th Bella Wimer 6th Braelynn Smith 8th 3D league Middle School girls. 86 archers: Presley Thompson 1st Bella Wimer 8th High School Bullseye: Hunter Genre: 3rd out of 98 archers and High School 3D: 8th out of 86 Archers Elementary Girls 3D: Kendall Janz-6th out of 78 Jordi Keller-9th Female Varsity Bow: Leslie Hayes 3rd Male Varsity Bow: Jayden 7th

🏐⚾️🥎🏀🏃It's time for Spring Sports!!! Here is the plan for Monday, March 20th🏐⚾️🥎🏀🏃‍♀️ Elementary Volleyball: Practice 4-5:30(Elementary) Elementary Boys Basketball: 5:30-7:30(Elementary) Baseball: 4-5:45(High School) Softball:5:45-7:30(High School) Track: 4-5:30(High School) *** Physicals and Fees need to be paid prior to practice*** Schedules will be handed out the first day of practice.

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Patrick McNally was my High School Principal and FB Coach passed away on March 10. Mr McNally served as the PE teacher and FB coach at Garrison High School from 1968-1973. At his funeral today, his family donated these two FB back to Garrison High School. They are the Missouri River Basin Conference Champions in 1969 and 1971.

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All, I've been in contact with my go to meteorologist and also comparing other forecasts. In light of this information, we will be dismissing school at school 2:00 to ensure everyone gets home safely before wind speeds gust to 35-70 mph with blowing snow and icy roads. Wind is something meteorologist never get wrong in ND. Stay safe and warm! Dr. K b

Our JH Boys Basketball games for tonight have been cancelled and tomorrow's games have also been canceled. We feel this is the best decision giving the impending blizzard, the safety of our kids and coach is most important.

Another busy week next week. Here is what is happening: Monday March 13 -- Parent-Teacher Conferences at the High School and Bob Callies from 4-8pm. Monday March 13 -- Preschool and Kindergarten preregistration from 9am-8pm. Please contact the Bob Callies office. Tuesday March 14 -- High School Spring Concert at 7pm. All band and choir students arrive at the High School at 6:45pm. Tuesday March 14 -- ACT for all Juniors Wed March 15 -- Early Out Dismissal at 1:30pm. This is for a teacher Professional Development in the afternoon. March 16 - 19 -- Spring Break.