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FYPS will be on Fall Break October 13th though October 17th. There will be no school.

Hello, We will be attending the Homecoming Parade beginning at 1:00 pm. Immediately after the parade, students will ride their regular bus home. If you plan on checking your student out, you will need to inform an FYPS staff member beforehand. Students will not be allowed to leave without a guardian.

To FYPS family. Due to mechanical issues on a bus. All town kids will be released at 2:30. This schedule will be all week. Thank you.

Good Afternoon! The middle school volleyball game tomorrow will be starting a half hour early. It will begin at 4:00 pm instead of 4:30 pm. Coach Neal Tepper

Thursday September 18th, FYPS Transportation would like to request that families come get the students at the end of their roads, as the busses cannot go on the muddy roads. Thank you.

Due to the excessive amount of rain, busses will not travel on muddy roads. Families who live on rural roads, please meet the bus at the highway.

Reminder: FYPS will be hosting Sports Physicals with Dr. Rising Sun at 3:00 pm today, August 24th.

BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT registration/open house/ taco in a bag event for today from noon-4. Thank you!

FYPS Special Board Meeting

Special Meeting Monday, July 21 at Noon agenda.

Come grow with us — and help shape the future! Contact us for an interview by emailing kimberly.whitebull@k12.nd.us or for more information on the Employment Opportunities see our website at https://www.fort-yates.k12.nd.us/page/employment

Come grow with us — and help shape the future! Contact us for an interview by emailing kimberly.whitebull@k12.nd.us or for more information on the Employment Opportunities see our website at https://www.fort-yates.k12.nd.us/page/employment

FORT YATES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION NOTICE FORT YATES, NORTH DAKOTA JUNE 10, 2025 Fort Yates Public School will hold its annual school district election at the following polling places' Agard building and Porcupine District Office 0n June 10, 2025. The purpose of the election is to elect 3 school board members for 3 seats, 1-year term, 2-year term, 3-year term from the Sioux County District #4. The following individuals have filed to be on the ballot. James T. Mclaughlin – 2-year term Austin Kasto – 3-year term Chance Eagle – 1 year term **In addition, the official school district newspaper will be included on the ballot, as required every two years. **The polls will be open from 10am and will remain open until 7pm on election day June 10, 2025. The polling locations are as follows: LOCATION LOCATION AJ Agard Building 1354 Buffalo Ave Fort Yates, ND Porcupine District Building Porcupine, ND Contact the District Business Manager at 701-854-3884 or via email at ambrosia.ermenc@k12.nd.us if you have any questions.

If you have a student who completed grades 6 and 7 who will be attending summer school, please stop by and fill out an application at the front office between 8am and 4pm. Summer school session begins June 2nd. We look forward to a great summer school session.

We would like the 8th grade students to be at the school by 10am for rehearsal and for their pictures with White Bull Photography. Each student is allowed one guest if needed to help them get ready for their pictures. The graduation will begin at 1:00 pm. All our welcome to come!

The 8th Grade naming ceremony will start at 4pm & feather tying ceremony will be at 5pm. Both will be inside the building due to wind. We are requesting 3 people per student. This is not a public event, only for the 8th grade class.

Come out and enjoy the festivities this evening!

Update: The junior high track meet has been canceled for tomorrow, April 17th, 2025. -Coach Jake Luger

FORT YATES PUBLIC SCHOOL REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 - 5:00 PM FYPS Board Room 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Prayer or Voluntary Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Confirmation of Agenda 4. Community Input – 5. Superintendent Report – Student Outcomes Goal Monitoring Report 6. Consent Agenda • Approval of Minutes: March 19, April 8 • Approval of Vacation Days for April 16 and 17 (FYPS employees not on 182 contracts) • Approval of Bills for Payment • Update to Extracurricular Agreement – Chandra (Assistant Coach) and Olivia Mclaughlin 7. Business Manager Report • Finance/HR • Teacher Contracts and At-Will Agreements for 2025-2026 8. Unfinished Business • Cooperative Agreement with SRCGS • Administrator’s Contracts for 2025-2026 SY (Evaluations completed) 9. New Business • Approval of SY 2025-2026 Calendar • Approval of Title VI Application for the 2025-2026 SY • Approval of 2025-2026 New Teaching/Support Positions Advertising: ELA Teacher, Math Teacher, PE/Health, ELM Teacher (grade 5), SPED Director, SPED Related Services PT, OT, SLP, SPED/ECSE Para • Approval of Restructure to add Grade 5 for the 2025-2026 SY 10. Board Comments – Next Board meeting May 21, 2025 11. Adjourn

Dear Family of Ron His Horse Is Thunder, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of former Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman, Ron His Horse Is Thunder. Our school is thinking of your family during this incredibly difficult time. We understand this is a challenging period, please accept our deepest condolences. We are thinking and praying for your family. We wish your family strength and comfort during this challenging time. Sincerely, The Fort Yates Public School Staff, Faculty & Students.