Garrison Public Schools

Elementary Picture Day is Monday, August 15, between 7:30-2:30 in the elementary gym!

The beginning of the 2022 - 23 school year is fast approaching, and with it fall sports. Below are the beginning practice dates for each sport. 8/1 - Girls Golf 8/4 - HS Football 8/10 - Cross Country 8/15 - HS Volleyball & JH Football 8/18- Jr. High Volleyball 8/18- First day of school 8/22 - 5th-6th Elementary Girls Basketball

We will be hosting public tours of our facilities on August 8 and on August 16 at 6:00 pm. They will start at the high school and then move to the elementary school when the first tour is complete. If you have not been in the buildings for the past year(s), it would be great for you to see what has all been done. All are welcome to attend. We will also have available the tax calculator if you would like to see what your taxes could increase by should the bond pass. Please bring this year's tax statement, if not, we can also look them up. If you cannot attend either, please contact me at the school and I will make arrangements to give you a tour. August 30, 2022 starting at 6:00 pm in the High School multipurpose room we will have a public forum specific to the bond referendum. The architect, construction, manager, and I will provide an overview of the project and will answer any question regarding the project. Again, all are welcome to attend. Thank you, Dr. K.

We'd encourage everyone to calculate what the tax impact you could experience should the bond pass. You can find step-by-step directions to calculate your potential tax increases should the bond pass here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1275/GPS/2299837/Bond_Calculator_Directions_.pdf

Tonight, the school board voted to move forward with the bond election, which take a maximum of $5 million to go towards the building of an activity center, updating current locker rooms, and site improvements (parking lot). The bond vote will on September 6, 2022 from 7 am to 7 pm. We will host a public forum asking with tours of existing buildings with dates to be determined. Attached is a rendering of what would be constructed should the bond pass.

Reminder! Tomorrow at 9-1 at the High School

All (please read and share), Over the past 3 years, the district has completed nearly $5.5 million dollars in updates to both school buildings addressing all major capital maintenance items, uniform cosmetic updates, and a new ag shop. This was done through the savings of our building fund, several grants, and the sale of bonds against our building fund. Now, the Garrison School Board has a decision to make as they will be having a special board meeting this coming Monday at 6:00 pm to determine if the district should move forward with a bond referendum regarding an Activity Center and an update to the current locker rooms. The Citizens' Advisory Committee has recommended they move forward with the bond vote and the final decision rests with the school board. The bond would be seeking $5 million with the remainder of the funds coming from our building fund savings. This addition to the high school is being considered because we host 90+ events in our high school gymnasium each school year out of approximately 175 school days. In turn, this then displaces all other activities to other areas of both buildings to perform their practices. Nearly one-third to one-half of all our students are involved in activities and sports. The activity center would benefit both school buildings within the district as the elementary gymnasium is not suitable for hosting events. Estimated tax increases for individuals are $68.44 for a $100,000 home, and $136.87 for a $200,000 home. For ag land valued at $1,000/acre it would be approximately $.76/acre. A tax calculator will be developed for individuals to calculate your potential increases should the board elect to move forward with this bond. **If you have any questions, comments, or concerns I recommend you reach out to me at nick.klemisch@k12.nd.us or 701-463-2818 or contact an individual board member. Their contact information is on our website. Should the board elect to move forward with this referendum more information, tours, and a public forum will be held for the community. A date for the actual bond vote will also be decided. Attached is a rendering of the proposed plan. The parking lot will be reconfigured and we will actually gain more spaces then what we currently have.** Respectfully, Dr. K.

Mark your calendars!

Attention Incoming Preschoolers for 2022-23: We will have your Open House at the regular time with the rest of our elementary school K-6 students on Wed., August 17, 2022, between 3-4 PM. First day of school for Th-F preschool group will be Aug. 18. First day of school for M-T preschool group will be Aug. 22. Letters with group assignments are going out this week. We hope this can help you plan! Thank you!

For our incoming kindergarten students for 2022-23 school year: you will receive this in a mailing as well, but please mark your calendars now for August 11 from 12-3 pm. RSVP to Michelle.Fuller@k12.nd.us.

Trooper XC store! Check it out! https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/trooperxc

Just a heads up that the school supply lists for GPS are up on our locally-owned NDschoolsupplies.com website. Lists are 20 percent off through July 8 and 10 percent off through July 15! https://www.ndschoolsupplies.com/packages They have lists through 8th grade online.

For those who are riding the bus to the elementary boys football camp in Velva, we will leave at 7:30 am on June 27 & 28 and return immediately following.

For those who are riding the bus to the elementary boys football camp in Velva, we will leave at 7:30 am on June 27 & 28 and return immediately following.

Tonight’s Tuesday Night on Main event has been canceled… high wind accompanied with rain doesn’t make for much fun in the park. We will attempt to partner with another group as these events will continue to take place throughout the summer. Hopefully Mother Nature will straighten out soon.

The citizen’s advisory meeting will convene this Thursday following the school board meeting (approximately 6:35 pm) regarding the activity center in the high school commons. If you’re part of this committee, please plan on attending.

Tuesday Night’s on Main kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, at Walleye Park! School staff are hosting and this will be a fun activity for all starting at 6:00-8:00 pm. We will have yard games, fat tire bikes (courtesy of Fire Stevenson) to try out, Dairy Queen’s inflatable, and a Junk in the Trunk rummage sale. Yes, bring your Junk and sell it from your Trunk. Last, but not least, we will have hot dogs, chips, and drink (until gone) for free will offering to help raise money for a zip line at the elementary playground. PLEASE SHARE!!!

Tuesday Night on Main hosted by Garrison School staff volunteers is POSTPONED until next Tuesday due to wet conditions. See you next week!

REMINDER: SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION is Tuesday, June 7th from 7am to 7pm at the Garrison High School. School Board Candidates: Chris Seidler, Dick Messerly, and John Crawford (write-in candidate).

Tuesday Night’s on Main kicks off this coming Tuesday at Walleye Park! School staff are hosting and this will be a fun activity for all starting at 6:00-8:00 pm. We will have yard games, fat tire bikes (courtesy of Fire Stevenson) to try out, Dairy Queen’s inflatable, and a Junk in the Trunk rummage sale. Yes, bring your Junk and sell it from your Trunk. Last, but not least, we will have hot dogs, chips, and drink (until gone) for free will offering to help raise money for a zip line at the elementary playground. PLEASE SHARE!!!