Garrison Public Schools

5th and 6th Grade Girls Basketball practice starts tomorrow at 5:30 at the Elementary Gym🏀

We will be offering a screening on Aug. 25 to all children who were 3, 4, or 5 years of age prior to this date. If you are interested, please contact the school to schedule an appointment for your child at 463-2213. This process is a screening for children in the area to provide an indication of need of special services before entering kindergarten.

Thanks to TruCommunity Bank for collecting donations of school supplies from Garrison community members! We have them ready for those who need to grab them when they come for Elementary Open House on Wednesday (3-4 pm) or during our first days of school!

Come out to the city park to meet and greet our school staff and enjoy a picnic sponsored by our Garrison Chamber of Commerce happening now!

This Friday the Velva-Garrison-Drake-Anamoose Aggies take on Hazen St 7:00 pm in Garrison. Just like in Velva, there will be a free will offering tailgating meal starting at 5:30. We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs. The proceeds go to our football program. This week’s sponsor is Northern Plains (Case), Garrison Insurance/West Inkster Realty, and Cenex.

Reminder of Elementary Picture Day in the elementary gym today from 7:30-2:30! They are set up and ready! Use the door directly to the gym! Don’t wear green.

Reminder… there will be another school tour on Tuesday at 6:00 pm starting at the high school. This will allow all an opportunity to see the updates in the schools to make an informed decision on the upcoming bond.

Trooper Gear Store! Shop closes 8/22/22

Attention all Jr High and HS Football players: Starting Monday, August 15th, we will leave for Velva on a “normal” school schedule. Bus will leave from the front of the school at 3:00. Thanks and have a great weekend!

Elementary Events Next Week! Monday: Picture Day 7:30 AM-2:30 PM in the gym Wednesday: Open House PreK-6th Grade 3:00-4:00; Bring School Supplies and Meet Your Teacher; Fall Annual Parent Title I Information Scavenger Hunt at this time Thursday: First Day of School K-6 and ThF Preschool! Reminder that the school opens at 8:00 (no early bird services this year) and we have fresh fruit and veggie snack but no afternoon milk offered this year. You may pay your lunch fees in either HS or elementary office during office hours.

Cross-country practice starts tomorrow at 9am for grades 7-12. Physicals and fees need to be paid in order to practice.

Any Jrs and Srs that registered for College English, College Algebra, or College Speech, you need to be admitted to Bismarck State College before you can take these classes. This should have been done last spring, if you haven’t, please go online and take care of this immediately. There will be a $35 processing fee. Also, if you did not score a high enough score on your ACT or you haven’t taken the ACT, you will need to contact Bismarck State and schedule the Accuplacer. If you have any question, please contact Mr. Dangel at the High School, 701-463-2818. Thank you

All… The attached documents show all the improvements made to both the elementary and high school totaling nearly $5.5 million over the last 4 years or so. This was achieved by sound budgeting, grants, ESSER funding, and the transfer of any additional dollars in the general fund to the building fund. This transfer is important to note because once these dollars are in the building funds they can only be used for building needs… no salaries. Additionally, the district has not increased its tax levies in nearly seven years. The only “new” dollars we receive are when taxable valuations increase.

All… The attached documents show all the improvements made to both the elementary and high school totaling nearly $5.5 million over the last 4 years or so. This was achieved by sound budgeting, grants, ESSER funding, and the transfer of any additional dollars in the general fund to the building fund. This transfer is important to note because once these dollars are in the building funds they can only be used for building needs… no salaries. Additionally, the district has not increased its tax levies in nearly seven years. The only “new” dollars we receive are when taxable valuations increase.

Elementary Students who have not preregistered or have any changes since then, please contact our elementary office to register before August 16 so you can start on the first day of school. You can pay hot lunch fees or turn in your free/reduced applications in either building.

Reminder... There is a school tour scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, August 8 at 6:00 pm. We will start at the high school and then go to the elementary school. At this time, you can also calculate your tax impacts specific to the bond should you want to do so. Please share.

Equipment Handout for JH Football will be Wednesday, August 10th at 2:00 at the Garrison Footbal Field. Practice starts the 15th, boys will need cleats and mouth guards. Physicals and fees need to be turned in prior to the 15th.

Attention 7th-12th grade parents and students. We will have registration on Tues Aug 9th from 8am-6pm at the HS. If you have returned all your forms and your schedule is complete you do not need to stop in. Thank you

In light of the future bond vote, we have heard some questions specific to those who are 65 years old or older and on a fixed income. The Homestead Property Tax Credit and Renter’s Refund are property tax credits available to eligible North Dakotans. Individuals may qualify for a property tax credit or partial refund of the rent they pay, if one of the following requirements is met: 1. 65 years of age or older, OR 2. An individual with a permanent or total disability Proof of total disability must be established by a certificate from a licensed physician or a written determination of disability from the Social Security Administration or federal or state agency authorized to certify an individual’s disability. There is no age requirement for those with permanent or total disability. A homeowner or renter with disability must meet the same requirements, except for age, as a senior citizen homeowner or renter. For a married couple who are living together, only one may apply for the Homestead Property Tax Credit or Renter’s Refund. Only the spouse applying for the credit needs to be 65 years of age or older, or permanently and totally disabled. For more information on the Homestead Tax Credit, please view this website: https://www.tax.nd.gov/tax-exemptions-credits/property-tax-exemptions/homestead-property-tax-credit-and-renters-refund

We are looking for a Volleyball Coach to assist in the upcoming Volleyball season. If interested, please call Nick Klemisch or Mindy Iglehart at 463-2818