Pingree-Buchanan Public Schools

A special shout-out to Debbie Clemens for her wonderful donation of books to our elementary school! Her generosity means our teachers can put even more fantastic books into the hands of our students, giving them the power to choose what they read.

2025-2026 High School Supply List

2025-2026 School Supply List: Grades PK-6

Coaching Positions for 2025-26 School Year

Pingree-Buchanan Public School has the following coaching positions open for the 2025-2026 school year. Junior High Volleyball (MPB Co-op) Junior High Girls’ Basketball (MPB Co-op) Junior High Boys’ Basketball (MPB Co-op) If you are interested in any of these positions, please apply at the following link or contact.

Inquire/Apply to: Lucas Kafer - K -12 Principal/Activities Director

Email: Lucas.Kafer@k12.nd.us

Pingree-Buchanan School District
111 Lincoln Ave.
Pingree, ND 58476

Website: www.pingree-buchanan.k12.nd.us

Pingree-Buchanan School District are seeking a high school golf coach for grades 7-12th grade .

Anyone interested can apply to Lucas Kafer, K-12 principal/activities director - Lucas.Kafer@k12.nd.us.

Pingree-Buchanan Schools would like to invite you to be a part of our PTA. Schools that have strong parental support and involvement have the most academic success and positive climate. Please see the attached flyer for our upcoming PTA: https://5il.co/3lep2

Pingree-Buchanan School board meeting agenda for Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 7am, Pingree-Buchanan High School. Here is the link: https://5il.co/3l6xk

Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School is seeking a full-time elementary administrative assistant who is responsible for communicating with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders. Will provide comprehensive support to building administration and staff, and ensuring the efficient operation of the school office. Technology competency is an asset we are hoping for in this person. Please send resume to Superintendent Chris Triggs at Chris.triggs@k12.nd.us or contact for information at 701-412-6823.

This has been an enjoyable first week as your new superintendent in Pingree-Buchanan Schools, I have started to meet some members of this community, and I welcome others to stop in and introduce themselves to me in the next few weeks. You might see me working out in the nice gym in our high school, golfing, or fishing on the reservoir with my wife Christy. I have three children, Caden (23), Carson (21) and Taliah (19). This is a great place to be, I am looking forward to working with our students, staff, and families. Have a wonderful July 4th, enjoy the family time.

The Pingree-Buchanan High School gymnasium will be off limits until Monday, June 30th for resurfacing. The weight room facility is still available during this time.

6-23-25 Special School Board Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/3jwup

The Pingree-Buchanan World Classrooms group has made it to Washington D.C.! 🎉🏛️

📢 Unofficial School Board Election Results – June 10, 2025 🗳️ Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s school board election! Below are the unofficial results pending canvassing: School Board Election Results: • Kristal Uehran: 83 Votes • Amber Krapp: 57 Votes • Jordan Berg: 48 Votes Other Votes: • Jeremy Sorenson: 45 Votes • Colleen Lund: 25 Votes • Troy Thomas: 22 Votes • Carrie Odenbach: 3 Votes • JR Perleberg: 1 Vote • Tracey Councilman: 1 Vote • Ben Tompkins: 1 Vote • Jenna Bredahl: 1 Vote Publishing of Minutes: • Yes: 75 Votes • No: 23 Votes The election results will be officially canvassed at the June 23 special board meeting, and the winning candidates will be sworn in at the July board meeting. We appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community! 💙📚

Pingree-Buchanan Schools will have its annual School Board Election on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 11:00am-7:00pm at the Pingree-Buchanan Elementary School. More information about the election can be found here: https://5il.co/3hwt4

Here is a link to a Summer Activity Calendar where you will find all the open gyms for volleyball, girls' basketball and boys' basketball. Check back often as this calendar is subject to change. https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.google.com%2Fcalendar%2Fembed%3Fsrc%3Dbbd38598d9673d2cdc3dd7b753445743a6ad00edc0d4f2e6f12811f926b5a61a%2540group.calendar.google.com%26ctz%3DAmerica%252FChicago&data=05%7C02%7CLucas.Kafer%40k12.nd.us%7C362c1400d0b348340cde08dd9eed23d9%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C638841463551224055%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0IvXRS%2BHxnH65nT98y0x%2FE%2B2vZ7BPChhfGrUMuWZ07c%3D&reserved=0

Time is running out to order photos from the 2024-2025 school year. If you have not yet ordered your photos, please do so by June 30. Also, you still have a few days to take advantage of free shipping in the month of May!

There will be a girls' basketball open gym on Thursday, May 29 in Medina from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All girls in grades 7-12 interested in playing basketball and participating in summer/off-season events are welcome to attend.

Wishing a great summer break for all of our students and families! Please take note of our summer office hours for the main office in Pingree. Please call ahead to confirm availability as our staff members do take some vacation time during the summer months. Don't hesitate to reach out and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Attached is a flyer for the Kramer Skills Academy summer basketball camp opportunity for students entering grades 2-12. Please use the QR code or the link below to sign up by May 21st! Students from surrounding areas are welcome to attend as well! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepL3VSKLD1EJjmkVCbR0uiMhkaBnDb580_Nz-spt-V_rz6sg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKRzPlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFieWJ0Um5qS2E5cDhPeDhKAR5EZBVNofVcjxcpyYB4_NR84PU_ErHbEeg9EXALQt_fv4I0J8JGdlwre9DkNQ_aem_gidzaICfvNROVOHhNNMhBA

MPB Girls' Basketball Practice Jersey Order Form Printed copies of the form are outside the office at the high school.