As Minot students settle into the new school year, they’ll notice some changes in the lunchroom. The district is tightening sugar guidelines for cereal, yogurt, and milk, part of broader USDA nutrition shifts that will further reduce sugar and sodium by 2027.[...]
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Virtual high school ready to launch this fall in Grand Forks School District
Grand Forks students will soon have another option for earning a diploma: a district-run virtual high school. Launching this fall, the program is designed for learners who need flexibility — whether because of work, anxiety, or a preference for online study. Unlike[...]
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Minot Public Schools Agenda | July 29, 2025
The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold its Annual Board Meeting Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Minot Public Schools Administration Building (Board Room). Live Stream is available on the Minot Public School Board[...]
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North Dakota schools finalize phone-free plans ahead of fall deadline
North Dakota’s schools are heading into a new era this fall: bell-to-bell cell phone bans. From Casselton to Devils Lake, superintendents like Morgan Forness and Ned Clooten are working out the logistics — where to store phones, how to manage exceptions, and[...]
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State-imposed tax cap creates challenge for some entities
Minot and other local governments are feeling the squeeze from a new state mandate capping property tax increases at 3%. City Manager Harold Stewart says the cuts needed to stay under the cap — from staff reductions to deferred equipment and infrastructure[...]
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North Dakota K-12 schools to see shifts in low-income student funding
North Dakota is changing how it allocates critical federal funds for schools that serve low-income families—and it’s a shift that will mean big swings in budgets across the state. Instead of using local data tied to students’ economic status at their schools,[...]
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Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover
Summer can spark anxiety for parents worried about academic backsliding—but the research offers a bit of relief. Yes, some kids forget skills over break (especially math), but most recover quickly once school resumes. Still, a little structure goes a long way. A[...]
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Minot Public Schools considering sale of unused lands, relocating Souris River Campus
Minot Public Schools is looking to lighten its load—and maybe spark new opportunities in the process. With several properties sitting idle, including the shuttered Bell and Jefferson Elementary schools and a 27-acre parcel near Erik Ramstad Middle School, the district is preparing[...]
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On This Day | New Schools and New Technology
Contracts for electrical modifications and installations in Minot schools and for purchase of 20 electric typewriters for the advanced typing students were awarded by the Minot Board of Education during 5-hour meeting June 15. [...]Read More... from On This Day | New[...]
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Minot Public School District sees drop in enrollment numbers
Minot’s schools were built with growth in mind—but this year, the numbers slipped the other way. Enrollment is down by 137 students, a modest decline spread thin across the city’s 18 schools. There’s no clear pattern or cause, but Superintendent Scott Faul[...]
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Board considers property sales, relocates Souris River Campus
Uncertainty at the Quentin Burdick Job Corps site forced the Minot Public School Board to act—and they did. In a unanimous vote, the board approved relocating the Souris River alternative school to the recently-closed McKinley Elementary, giving students a stable, central location[...]
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Grand Forks Public Schools to create mental health director position
Grand Forks Public Schools is taking a significant step toward addressing student mental health by elevating its support structure. Following the resignation of its mental health coordinator, the district plans to create a new director-level position focused on behavioral health and wellness.[...]
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Minot Public School board ratifies agreement with teachers
After weeks of tough back-and-forth, Minot teachers and school leaders have reached a deal. The new one-year contract keeps the base salary steady but delivers modest raises through step increases and education-based adjustments—anywhere from 1.2% to just over 4%. With retention bonuses[...]
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Minot Public School teachers inching closer to new deal
After five rounds of negotiations, Minot Public Schools and the teachers union are closing in on a new contract. The latest discussion brought agreement on retention bonuses—ranging from $750 to $1,200 depending on experience and education—and maintaining the current salary scale. There’s[...]
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Minot Public Schools Teacher Negotiations Location Change
Minot Public Schools has updated the location for its upcoming Negotiations Committee meeting. The meeting will still take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., but it will now be held in the Auditorium at Central Middle School rather than[...]
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Minot Public Schools Special Meeting Agenda | Tuesday May 20, 2025
The School Board of Minot Public School District No. 1 will hold a MPS Special School Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Minot Public Schools Administration Building (Board Room). Live Stream is available on the Minot[...]