Garrison Public Schools

Our food drive at the elementary school is in full swing! We are accepting donations through Nov. 22! Which House group will be most generous? Together, we can make a big impact!

Attention High School Boys Basketball Parents🏀

Here are our lost and found items at the elementary school. Can you look at this photo and let us know if you recognize anything so we can get it to you?

Annual food drive for Blessing Baskets will be held at the elementary school! Contest sponsored by Student Council. In addition, any Halloween candy you'd like to donate the Ronald McDonald house: We will be collecting at both the high school and the elementary school. Please bring any unwanted candy by Nov. 16.

Mondays in November are Pajama Days at Bob Callies Elementary School! Thanks, Student Council! We needed that!

There will be a fan bus on Monday to show our support for our VB team. The bus is for students in grades 7-12. They will be leaving school at 1:45. In order to ride the bus they will need to fill out the form below and give the office parental permission by 9 am on Monday. https://forms.office.com/r/WPD0xYWsUQ

Due to unforseen circumstances, the one act performance for tonight has been rescheduled for Monday at 7pm.

We have rescheduled our policy/procedure meetings from Nov. 6 to Nov. 16 due to our excellent volleyball team performance and games scheduled the evening of our original date. Both meetings will be held in the elementary library. Bullying/Harassment 3:30 Wellness 4:00 Thanks!

Happy Halloween from Bob Callies Elementary! We are finding crayons all over the school today! We hope you have a safe and fun day! We know we enjoy our times together!

Congratulations to Ranie and Laila on receiving the October Student of the Month Awards.

VB games are on as scheduled. We made this decision after speaking with the Flasher coaching staff as they are the traveling team. We will acknowledge our seniors before the start of the Varsity game.

We are sticking with our original plan with school starting at 10:00 am and staff reporting at 9:30. Buses will run where possible using driver's discretion. Plows have been out on most paved roads. Speeds are still reduced, but the visibility is great. Oh, and it's a beautiful full moon. Have a great day! Dr. K.

All, Roads have become increasingly more compacted with ice on the highways and county/gravel roads have really filled in with snow. Plows had not been down the roads I have traveled nor the people I reached out to. Therefore, we are delaying the start of school to 10:00 am with staff reporting at 9:30. Conditions will again be evaluated and a decision regarding the rest of the day will be made by no later than 8:30. Thank you. Dr. K.

Today, Board Chairman Rodger Affeldt, was recognized at the School Board Convention for his 22 year of service on the Garrison Public School Board. We are grateful for his dedication, leadership, and most of all his dedication to our students. Congrats Rodger!

All, Some have asked why we do not do virtual learning days like some districts do. I'm collecting data on whether or not the board should consider it as an option. Please read the description of virtual learning along with current practices. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/xUswHE1kqDEohnLd8 Thanks. Dr. K.

All.. There is compacted snow/ice on the highways, but plows were out as of 5:10. However, travel speeds are reduced given the road conditions. Visibility is good and gravel roads are also much better than they were yesterday. School will start on time today, but please allow for extra time for travel. Yes, the forecast is showing more snow throughout the day into tonight, but given current conditions paired with crews on roadways I believe this is the right decision. Should we need to dismiss early, a notification will be sent if necessary. As always, parents have the final decision as to whether or not you choose to send your children to school on days with weather. Dr. K.

All... I was just out checking roads. East/West on 37 are wet and still driving at normal speeds. North on 37, about 5 miles, snow is starting to accumulate and there is slush on the highway. Gravel roads are obviously wet and gummy. Highway 83 a few miles south of Max is starting to accumulate snow and get icy with roads getting worse further north. School and buses with dismiss at normal times today (3:00 pm). As always, I will be out in the morning and will make any weather related decision no later than. 6:10 am Dr. K.

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Due to the increased likelihood of measurable snow late Thursday into Friday in Jamestown and in order to clear the course to ensure the integrity of the races, the 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet will now be run on a “One-Day” Schedule Format on Saturday, October 28 Jamestown’s Parkhurst Campground/Pipestem Reservoir located at 8148 30th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. The new schedule of race times on October 28 will be as follows: Noon – Class B Girls 12:45 p.m. – Class B Boys Class B Awards Ceremony immediately following the races. 4:00 p.m. – Class A Girls 4:45 p.m. – Class A Boys Class A Awards Ceremony immediately following the races. Ticket prices: Adult: $10, Student: $5 Be advised per NDHSAA Cross Country Regulations, no pets are allowed on the course. COURSE MAP & RESULTS LINKS: 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet Course Map CLASS B ONLINE RESULTS LINK: 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet (Heros Timing) CLASS A ONLINE RESULTS LINK: 2023 NDHSAA Cross Country State Meet (Heros Timing)

Cold Weather Reminder: please send winter clothing for your students for the bus and recess as we have snow predicted. Snow pants, boots, coats, hats, and gloves will be needed to keep students warm and dry and our schools clean and safe throughout this cold season.

This Thursday!