Tuesday, January 18 

Second semester begins today.  Your homebase teacher should be going over your new schedule with you to make sure you know where your electives are.  IF you turned in a schedule change request form  last week and don’t see the changes yet, follow the schedule that is in powerschool today. Email your counslor if you have any questions.  

Starting on Monday, January 31st   and going through February 8,  Student Council members will begin selling roses.  They will be selling them from 7:50-8:10 and 3:15-3:35 in front of the cafetorium, library, and concession stand.  Roses are $3.00 per rose and if you buy one for someone, you need to know the name of your friend’s 8th period class. Roses will be delivered on Friday, February 11th.   

There is no debate practice tomorrow.  

Informational parent meeting for incoming 6th graders is on January 24 at 6:30pm in the Horizon Cafetorium, south entrance.  

Order your Josten's 2021-2022 yearbook online here.    The deadline to order is February 25.  

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North Dakota requires all 7th & 8th graders to have received the meningococcal and Tdap vaccines prior to 7th grade, or if you're new to the district as an 8th grader.  You can receive the vaccinations any time after your 11^th birthday. 

Students who are not up to date or don’t have an exemption turned in by October 1 will be excluded from school and this will count as an unexcused absence.  Contact your child’s health care provider or Burleigh County Health (355-1540) about the immunizations your child will need. 

You can drop off the updated immunization or exemption in the front office, or email Kelly Dietz for more information.  *If you have already submitted the required documents, you do not need to submit another copy. 

Parents and guardians can create their own PowerSchool username/password and view all children's information from one account. This account will remain the same from year to year to access their children's academic progress, attendance, and meal account information in PowerSchool. All parents will need to create a new login by entering an email address and choosing your own password.

Here's how to create a new account: 

1. Go to https://bismarck.ps.state.nd.us;
2. Click the "Create Account" button;
3. Enter your information at the top;
4. Link your students to the account by entering: student name, ID, and password in the bottom section. If you don't have an Access ID and password, call 323-4550 or email your school secretary. 
5. Once the account has been created you can sign in to the parent portal using the username and password created and see all of your students! 

Questions? View the video at http://youtu.be/Yk9UBBJ4BP8.  Or view the instructions here.

Traffic Map

Please do not use the parking lots to pick up or drop off students. This is a huge safety concern for students and staff. The north area is only for busses and staff parking. 

Morning and Afternoon Traffic

Please notice the attached map above of the traffic flow in and out of Horizon from Ash Coulee.  Both entrances and exits are two way traffic with vehicles coming in and out. 

Also, in order to help ease the morning traffic congestion on Ash Coulee Drive, please consider the following:

*use the bus if your student is registered for it;

*drop your student off at the lighted sidewalk located on Fountainblue Drive behind the school;

*carpool

Please share this information with others that pick up or drop off your student.  

Thank you for your cooperation.

Grade 6 Student Supply List

All students will need a planner purchased from school for $7. Payments can be paid for on My Payment plus, along with other class fees, PE t-shirt, class fees, lunch money, activity passes, etc.

All Classes
● 14” Neoprene Sleeve for Chromebook
● Earbuds (to LEAVE in school)
● Pencils
● Pencil Bag 3 hole punched (large)
● Pens (blue, black and red)
● Colored Pencils
●Colored Markers
● Highlighters (1-2)
● Dry Erase Markers (1-2)
● Black Sharpie (ultra-fine point)
● Scissors
● Glue Sticks
● Kleenex (2 boxes)
● 2 inch - 3-ring binder (1)
● 3-ring dividers with pockets (pkg of 8)
● College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper (2 pkgs)

Physical Education
● Appropriate shorts (no spandex)
● Tennis shoes
● Sweatpants/Sweatshirt
● T-shirt (purchased from school)
● Combination lock (4 number or letter locks accidently reset themselves and often need replacing)

All Classes below are ELECTIVES, NOT all students will be in all classes, check your schedule.
Math Strategies only
● Composition Notebook
● Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers

Reading Strategies only
● Composition Notebook

FACS only
• Pocket Folder

Intro to Technology only
● Pocket Folder

Grade 7 Student Supply List

Certain teachers do require students to utilize a planner. Students will find out after school starts. Planners need to be purchased from school for $7. Payments can be paid for on My Payment plus, along with other class fees, PE t-shirt, class fees, lunch money, activity passes, etc.

All Classes

● 14” Neoprene Sleeve for Chromebook
● Earbuds (to LEAVE in school)
● Pencils (24) replace mid-year
● Erasers
● Pencil Bag 3 hole punched (large)
● Pens (blue & black)
● Colored Markers
● Colored Pencils
● Dry Erase Markers (5 ultra-fine point) replace mid-year
● Highlighters (1-2)
● Ruler
● Lined 3x5 Notecards (4-5 pkgs)
● Composition Notebooks (6)
● Black & Blue Sharpie (ultra-fine point)
● Scissors
● Glue Sticks (2-3)
● Kleenex (2 boxes)
● 3 inch - 3-ring binder (1)
● 3-ring dividers with pockets (pkg of 8)
● Basic Calculator
● Loose Leaf Paper

Physical Education
● Appropriate shorts (no spandex)
● Tennis shoes
● Sweatpants/Sweatshirt
● T-shirt (purchased from school)

All Classes below are ELECTIVES, NOT all students will be in all classes, check your schedule

Math Strategies only
• Composition Notebook Reading Strategies only
• Composition Notebook

FACS only
• Pocket Folder

Intro to Technology only
● Pocket Folder

Grade 8
Student Supply List
By 8th grade your student should have figured out an organizational system that works for them. Please select from the two options below based on what works for your student.
Pick one: 1 large 3” 3-ring binder OR 3 small 1” 3-ring binders

Payments can be made on My Payment plus, for PE t-shirt, class fees, lunch money, activity passes, etc.

All Classes
● 14” Neoprene Sleeve for Chromebook
● Earbuds or Headphones (to LEAVE in school)
● Pencil Bag 3 hole punched (large - can be clipped in binder)
● Pens (blue, black and red)
● Colored Markers and Colored Pencils
● Highlighters (1-2)
● Dry Erase Markers (1-2)
● Black Sharpies (2-ultra-fine point)
● Scissors
● Glue Stick
● Pencils
● Kleenex (2 boxes)
● Composition Notebook
● Lined Notebooks (college ruled - 3)
● ¼ “ graph paper (optional)
● Notecards - 3x5
● Pocket Folders (3)
● 3-ring Tabbed Subject Dividers with Pockets (pkg of 8-10)
● Large Scientific Calculator (Mr. Neset)

Physical Education
● Appropriate shorts (no spandex)
● Tennis shoes
● Sweatpants/Sweatshirt
● T-shirt (purchased from school)

All Classes below are ELECTIVES, NOT all students will be in all classes, check your schedule
Math Strategies only
● Composition Notebook

Reading Strategies only
● Pocket Folder

FACS only
● Pocket Folder

Applying Technology only
● Pocket Folder
● Loose Leaf Paper

If you change your ADDRESS, please contact Central Registration, 323-4110 or online here.

If you change ANY phone numbers or emails please contact the office at 323-4550 or email with the updated information. Most of the information the school sends out is via email or phone. It is VERY important to keep your child’s contact information current.

Morning drop off and afternoon pick up safety

Thank you to those that are following the directions about the morning and afternoon safety procedures. Please share the following information with others that may be picking up or dropping off your child.

1. The parking lots are for parking only. Do not drop off or pick up students in any of the parking lots.

2. Do not drop off or pick up students in the accessible parking signed areas.

3. Do not use the north side of the school to drop off or pick up your students. Only busses are allowed on the north side.

4. Do not drop off or pick up students in the middle lanes before the crosswalk in front of the school, only at the crosswalk.

5. Always watch out for pedestrians and make sure your child is using the crosswalk.

We want to avoid interrupting classes during teaching time.  In order to avoid this, please make sure you do the following:

• If your child has an appointment scheduled during the school day, send a note with your student to the Front Office so they can get a cut slip.  The cut-slip allows them to leave class for the appointment. This is very important so class doesn't get interrupted by calling into the classroom for the student.
• It is important to inform your child of their after school arrangements before school. If it is an emergency and you need to call during the day, make sure it’s before 2:30 in order to be able to deliver the message in time. 

Parents, please refrain from bringing in outside food.  No restaurant or fast food deliveries for your child will be accepted. Students have the choice of bringing a cold lunch from home or having the school’s lunch options. 

• If a student has to be gone from school during their lunch time, have your child eat lunch before returning to school. No lunches are allowed to be brought into the classrooms.    

Cell phones are to be put away and turned off during school.  To make a phone call, go to the front office.  If sick, go to Student Services.  

Upload ALL activity (sports) paperwork and fees, including physicals through the following website.  We are unable take any hard copy or fees in the office or Student Services. The following site breaks everything down for Horizon and Century. https://century-ar.rschooltoday.com/ 

Lunch payments and fees should be done online through MyPaymentsPlus.

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) has established a BPS Family Assistance Fund.  Those that wish to donate may do so through the foundation website or by mail. To donate online, go to https://www.bpsfoundation.com/donations/bps-faf/. To donate by mail, send checks to the BPS Foundation at 806 N. Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58501 and write “BPS-FAF” in the memo line. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to reach out to their counselor or social worker who will connect them to established community resources as well as submit requests for funding needs that cannot be met within existing resources. The BPSF thanks those who have already reached out to volunteer and/or provide monetary donations to help those within our community who are struggling.