Nevin Fetzer is the Tribune's ninth Teen of the Week, sponsored by MDU Resources

Bismarck High School senior Nevin Fetzer obtained his private pilot's license, became a founding member of a student-run flight club and began managing a local politician’s campaign, all before turning the legal age to vote.

The Week Of November 13th 

Coffee for a Cause
When:  Every Friday
Where:  Library
What:  Iced Coffee ~ $2 / Cappuccino ~ $1

Great job Demon football players and coaches!!!

Football celebration will be
Date:     Nov.14^th Wednesday
Time:     6:00pm
Place:    Karlgaard Gym  BHS

Senior vs Junior Boys PowerBuff Volleyball Game – Wednesday, Nov. 14^th during 8th hour in the Karlgaard.

Congratulations!!!
BHS HiHerald traveled to Chicago, IL for the NSPA/JEA journalism convention. We had two students place! Alex Kautzman earned a Superior rating in the category of: Literary Magazine - Poetry. Cyrencia Goldade earned an Excellence rating in the category of: Feature Writing. Also, our Literary Magazine Pen Soul placed 10^th overall in the nation for Best of Show.

October 2018 Students of the Month (There were several ties this month!)
9th = Cheyenne Pine, George Gillette
10th = Linnette Miner, Lizzie Tkach, Christian Tanefu
11th = Callie Stonecipher, Anna German, Jayden Macdonald, Tommy Colby
12th = Cura Doll, Micheala Dora, Will Madler

This week is American Education Week. Take a moment and thank your teachers for the wonderful job they do every day.  

MALE STUDENTS:  Federal law requires that all men register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18^th birthday.  Now, 17 year old men can submit their registration information early on the Internet (www.sss.gov), or by filling out a form at any post office.  They can submit information to Selective Service at age 17 years and 3 months old and be automatically registered when they turn 18.  The Selective Service web site information can be found in the BHS Student Services Office.  Selective Service registration is required to be eligible for a student loan, job training, most federal jobs, and U.S. citizenship.

Bismarck Public School - School Calendar

October 24 ... Student Photos RETAKES by LifeTouch

October 26 ... End of First Quarter

October 29 ... Band Concert (6 & 7:30PM) in the Knaak

November 12 ... Veteran’s Day (no school)

November 22-23 ... Thanksgiving Break (no school)

December 11 ... Christmas at the Belle - 7:30pm at the Belle Mehus

December 21 ... Last Day of School before Holidays

January 2 ... School Resumes after Holidays

January 11 ... End of First Semester

January 21 ... Martin Luther King Day (no school)

February 4 ... Share the Music Band Concert ... 7:30pm in the Karlgaard gym

February 18 ... President’s Day (no school)

February 19 ... Staff Development (no school)

February 25 & 26 ... Parent/ Teacher Conferences (4:15-8pm)

March 15 ... End of Third Quarter

March 18 ... Mid Winter Band Concert ... 7:30pm in the Knaak

March 22 ... Possible Storm Make Up Day (no school)

March 25 ... Staff Development (no school)

April 17 ... National Honor Society (2:15pm)

April 19 ... Good Friday (no school)

April 22 ... P/T Conference Day Off (no school)

April 27 ... BHS Prom

May 10 ... Band Nite Parade - 6:30pm

May 3 .... Band Pops Concert ... 7:30pm in the Knaak

May 23 ... Last Day of School (End of Second Semester)

May 24 ... Possible Storm Make Up Day (no school)

May 26 ... BHS Graduation (1pm)

May 27 ... Memorial Day (no school)

June 3- June 21 ... Summer School – Session One

June 24- July 16 ... Summer School – Session Two

July 4 & 5 ... 4^th of July Holiday Break (no school)

Pre-order your yearbook today!!! You will save $10 if ordered by September 7th.

$60 until September 7.

$65 from September 8 - January 27th

After they are $70. There are no sales after February 9th.

To order your book you can either:

• Pick up an order form in Room 101
• Pick up an order form in the Attendance office
• Online order:  Jostens Yearbook

BHS Yearbook Flier

Below are the 18'-19' test dates for SAT and ACT. If you have any questions please see your counselor.

SAT:
October 6, November 3, December 1, March 9, May 4, and June 1

ACT:
September 8, October 27, December 8, February 9, April 13, June 8, and July 13  

NMSI Saturday sessions:
March 30, April 6, and April 27

Superintendent of Schools

Description

Superintendent of Schools - Bismarck School District No. 1 

Bismarck Public Schools seeks an individual with visionary leadership and strong administrative skills to lead a district of 13,000 students beginning July 1, 2019. Bismarck is the capital city of North Dakota. It's centrally located in the state and is bordered on the west by the scenic Missouri River. Bismarck is an economically diverse, fast growing and dynamic community. The Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area for 2016 shows a population of more than 125,000.

Bismarck is the largest school district in the state, with 13,039 students in 2018 and more than 2,100 employees. The district has over 500 classrooms in 16 grade schools, 3 middle schools, 3 senior high schools, an alternative high school, a Career Academy and Technical Center, and an early childhood program. 

The salary will be in the range of $190,000 -$240,000 plus include competitive benefits package. The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting Board criteria. 

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must currently possess or can provide proof of qualifying for a North Dakota School Administrators Credential as outlined in the North Dakota Administrative Rules, Section 67-11-07, Superintendent Credential
• Successful classroom teaching experience
• Successful administrative experience in a school setting

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a school superintendent
• A doctorate in educational leadership or related field

For full job description, click here. To apply, go to http://bit.ly/ExecutiveSearchBPS.

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Parents should be informed about youth vaping, drug trends & suicide. Bismarck Public Schools is hosting a free presentation on these topics from 6:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, November 15 at Wachter. Speakers include representatives from the Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Tobacco Prevention Program, ND Department of Health Suicide Prevention Program, Bismarck Police Department and Bismarck Public Schools. The session is for adults only (no students).

No school November 22-23 for Thanksgiving and Parent-Teacher Conference Days off. 

No school November 22-23 for Thanksgiving and Parent-Teacher Conference Days off. 

The Bismarck School Board will meet at 5:15 pm at the City-County Building at 221 N. 5th Street. The public is invited to attend the meeting or watch it LIVE on cable channel 2.