Horizon Middle School
Empower Every Learner to Thrive
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Summer School is now accepting applications
Summer school registration for the 23/24 school year is now taking applications. Visit the Academics portion of our HMS website.
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No Fast Food/Restaurant or Deliveries Accepted
Parents, please refrain from bringing in outside food.
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Cell Phones
Cell phones are to be put away and turned off during school. To make a phone call, go to the front office. If a student gets sick during the day, they go to Student Services to use the phone.
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Cut Slips and Messages
If your child has an appointment scheduled during the school day, have your student give the Attendance Secretary in the front office a note so they can get a cut slip.
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2022-23 Yearbook Order Information
Starting Monday, August 22, you can order a 2022-2023 yearbook. If you purchase a personalized yearbook by October 28th, you will get 4 free icons. The cost of the yearbooks are $20 until November 30. On December 1st, the cost will go up to $25. The deadline to order one is March 24. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/comingsoon/1050909/2022081510184685093?begindate=20220822
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Immunizations: Required for all 7th graders and 8th graders
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.
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Sports Paperwork and Fees
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/
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Powerschool New Account Setup Instructions
Parents and guardians can create their own PowerSchool username/password and view all children's information from one account.
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Change of Address and Contact Information
If you change your ADDRESS, please contact Central Registration, 323-4110 or online here.
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Horizon Traffic & Safety
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 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.
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April 7, 2023
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April 10, 2023
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May 26, 2023
District News
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BPS Community Survey
Bismarck Public Schools is seeking feedback from community members about their experiences with the district. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 24.
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Roosevelt Elementary Named a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education has named Roosevelt Elementary School in Bismarck a National Blue Ribbon School for 2022. Roosevelt is one of three schools in North Dakota, and 297 nationwide, to receive this honor.
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Elk Ridge Teacher Honored as a Finalist for 2023 ND Teacher of the Year
Abby DuBord, a first-grade teacher at Elk Ridge, was honored as one of the four finalists for the 2023 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Award.
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BPS Free Meals & Free and Reduced Application
Bismarck Public Schools would like to make all families aware that school meals will no longer be free. Please fill out the Free and Reduced Meals Application.
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Former LHS Student's Memory Honored With Scholarship
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is honored to announce the development of a new scholarship. The Jaide Tosseth Memorial Scholarship was created to recognize Jaide’s love of music, cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and honor her memory.
District Announcements
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Spring Equinox - March 22
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Camp Edventure Information
Camp Edventure Registration is now open! For more information, please visit www.bismarckschools.org/CampEd.
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Kindergarten Registration
February is Kindergarten Registration Month!
For more information and to register, visit www.bismarckschools.org/kreg
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School Supplies Lists 2022-2023
Please go to https://www.bismarckschools.org/Page/3856 to find the school supplies lists for the 2022-2023 school year.
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BPS Family Assistance Fund
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.