Great Plains has scholarships available. Go to the following link, go to member services, select students only, select scholarships. https://www.nplains.com/ Let Mr. Soulis know if you have questions.
The Booster Club has some new items for sale! 20oz tumblers ($32), 60x72" plush blankets ($35), 50x60" fleece blankets $25. They will be available for sale at sporting events or you can contact one of the booster members to order.
Reminder: The school bond election is today! Polls are now open 7:00am-7:00pm at the Buchanan Elementary School. Please find time to exercise your right to vote today.
Don’t forget to vote in person tomorrow for the Facility Bond Referendum from 7:00am-7:00pm at the Buchanan Elementary School. #ThunderVote2023
Student Council has organized Bucks for Trucks and a Penny Drive to help raise money for Wyatt's family. Bucks for Trucks: Donate a dollar to Wyatt's family and receive your name on a truck showing your support for the family. Penny Drive: This will go until December 20th to raise money to help cover expenses that Wyatt's family has. There will also be bracelets for sale in support for the family, they will be $2 a bracelet and we will let you know when those arrive.
Student Council is hosting a Food & Clothing Drive. This will be going on until December 15th. All clothing goes to the Orphan Grain Train while the food benefits the local food shelf. Turn everything into your homeroom.
There are two ways for local residents to exercise your right to vote on the school bond referendum this week!
Absentee Voting: For those planning to vote via absentee ballot, please return your ballot to the high school by 3pm tomorrow, December 5. Absentee ballots are available by contacting our business manager, Kylee Ingebretson at 701-252-5563.
Election Day Voting: takes place this Wednesday, December 6, from 7:00am-7:00pm at the Buchanan Elementary School.
Learn more about projects included in the referendum at https://www.pingree-buchanan.k12.nd.us/page/buchanan-addition
There will be another FAFSA meeting tomorrow night on 12/05 via TEAMS for those who are interested. Here is the link for the FAFSA meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2UzM2I1ZGYtNmE2My00ZmEyLTgyZDMtY2ViOWMyZjBjYWQx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e2cd7cd7-ea53-4267-969a-4ee9e465c68f%22%7d Let Mr. Soulis know if you have questions!
Due to low numbers with Warwick's GBB program, the junior high girls' basketball game in Pingree on Tuesday, December 5th is cancelled. Also, there will only be 2 quarters of JV. The JV game will begin at 6:00pm followed by the varsity game. The JH GBB will have practice in Pingree on Tuesday until 5:30pm.
"I planned out our whole month. First, we'll make plans to attend JHGBB games to cheer, then we'll go to the GBB games and cheer again, then we'll attend the Referendum Vote in Buchanan on the 6th, then we'll go to the BBB games and cheer again, then we'll go to the PK-12 Christmas Concert in Buchanan on the 14th, then we'll have an early dismissal on the 20th, then we'll have Christmas break." "Yes! Yes I do" I like December! I love December!" After watching a few Christmas movies, take the time to view the December Activity and Lunch Menus.
Advent Calendar - 12/1 Give Someone a Hug or a Compliment
As we continue to engage with our community about the upcoming bond referendum, we have received another trending question, attached!
If you have questions about the project or would like to schedule a tour of the current facilities, please contact Mrs. Krapp (701-252-5563) or Mrs. Neys (701-252-4653). You can also provide questions and comments on the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/r/bnvFWQ3iTT
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! Voting will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 7:00am-7:00pm in the PreK room in Buchanan. Absentee ballots can be requested by calling our business manager, Kylee Ingebretson, at 701-252-5563.
Multi-Media had the opportunity to tour WDAY yesterday and watch a live news cast. They also got to see behind the scenes of how the newscasts are produced. The students learned a lot and had a blast!
Here is the bracket for the JH girls basketball tournament in Hazelton next Saturday, December 9, 2023. Go Thunder!
Join us tonight! We will be having our last community meeting to discuss the facility bond referendum vote and proposed elementary addition. Come out to hear about the project and have a chance to get your questions answered. We will meet at 7:00pm in the high school lunchroom. Please share with your friends, family, and neighbors!
Elementary News 11/27
Happy Thanksgiving from Pingree-Buchanan Schools! Check out this video to hear what students, faculty, staff, and administration are thankful for. Drop a comment to let us know what you are thankful for. https://www.canva.com/design/DAF0h_eL59Y/AoTCQ-NNsPk7klwo73sIKA/watch?utm_content=DAF0h_eL59Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Reminder: No school tomorrow, November 22. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Congratulations to Phetala for winning Student of the Month! Phetala's nomination said, "Phetala is a kind student who has shown great improvement, works hard is beginning to open up a little more in class." Congrats, Phetala!
Congratulations to Hayden for winning Student of the Month! Hayden's nomination said, "Hayden is a hard worker, a leader in the classroom, and a great friend. He always has a good attitude and is ready to learn." Congrats, Hayden!
