If you are planning to take your student out of school early (or if they will be missing several days) please call ahead to the office and let us know. For one or more full day absences the students are given a 'blue sheet' to collect their missing work.  The work is supposed to be done ahead of time, so please let us know in a timely manner.  Notes should be brought to the office instead of the homebase teacher. 

You can email the office at any time (simle_secretary@bismarckschools.org), fax us your request at 701-323-4605, or call us at 701-323-4600 and leave a message. We greatly appreciate your cooperation - thank you!

Simle's Winter Dance will be held on Friday, December 7th from 6:30 - 8:30 in the gym. The cost is $5 and is open to Simle Students only. Dress in holiday or winter colors! 

Visitors must enter the school through the main entrance at 1218 Simle Drive and check in at the school office prior to going to any other areas of the building. Visitors will be issued a visitor badge, which should be worn during the visit and returned to the office when leaving the building. All doors entering the school will be locked during school hours.

Please do not double park in front of the school. This causes congestion and danger for students on foot. Please do not drop off or pick up students in the parking places reserved for staff and school buses. This will help in getting the area cleared as quickly as possible. Attempt to meet your child in a designated spot near the school to avoid congestion. Students arriving at school before 8:00 a.m. may go to the cafeteria for breakfast, to their assigned grade level gathering area, or remain outside.

In the morning, students can be dropped off on the West side of the building at the 19th Street entrance before 7:45 a.m. After 7:45 a.m., students can come in on the East or West side entrances. Once the school day starts at 8:08 a.m., all students will have to enter on the Simle Drive entrance. This is the same for any guests entering the building.

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.