Elk Ridge Elementary Bismarck

08/27/2026

Road Closures Near Elk Ridge

Tyler Parkway & Cogburn Road Intersection Closed

Starting this Friday, 8-28-26, Tyler Parkway will be detoured at the intersection of Tyler Parkway and Cogburn Road. The detour will utilize Frisco Way and Ivory Lane. This detour will remain in place until approximately the middle of October so that new storm sewer can be installed as part of the Tyler Parkway project. Please use extra caution in this area to keep all students and families safe. Thank you for your patience as the city makes improvements to our neighborhood.

08/27/2026

08/24/2026

Welcome BECEP Families to Elk Ridge!! Starting Monday, August 24th at 7:45 a.m. our BECEP families will begin arriving on campus. Please be cautious when entering and exiting our campus as there will be new families navigating the area to drop off their children. All BECEP drop offs and pick ups will occur at Door #9 where the yellow flags are marking the entrance. We are excited to welcome these families to Elk Ridge!

BECEP Sessions are:
7:45-7:55 drop off
7:55-10:55 class
10:55 pick up

11:45-11:55 drop off
11:55-2:55 class
2:55 pick up

08/21/2026

First Day of School!

Yesterday was the first day of school! So many new adventures, new memories, and of course, those first-day smiles!

Here are a few pictures from the big day. Wishing everyone a wonderful school year filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun!

And just like that… we’re off to a new school year!

08/19/2026

🚦 Traffic Safety at Elk Ridge Elementary! 🚌

The safety of our students and families is one of our top priorities! ❤️

As we begin the new school year, please take a few minutes to watch our Traffic Safety Video with your family. It provides important information about our arrival and dismissal procedures and how we can all work together to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently.

🚗 Follow the traffic pattern
🐢 Slow down and stay alert
👀 Watch for students and pedestrians
🚌 Follow directions from staff
❤️ Be patient and courteous

A few extra minutes of patience can make a BIG difference in keeping our Elk Ridge Explorers safe!

Thank you for helping us make arrival and dismissal safe for everyone! 🦌💙

🎥 Watch the Traffic Safety Video in the below!

https://youtu.be/MRonWzg9MRA

08/19/2026

BECEP Traffic Safety 🚦🚌

As we get ready for another great school year, we want to help our BECEP families stay safe during arrival and dismissal! 💙

Please take a few minutes to review our BECEP Traffic Safety Map and Video with your family. The video and map will help you understand where to enter, where to park or wait, and how our traffic pattern works to keep our students, families, and staff safe.

🚗 Please follow the designated traffic pattern
👀 Watch carefully for children and pedestrians
🐢 Drive slowly and patiently
❤️ Help us make arrival and dismissal safe for everyone!

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our BECEP students safe! We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

📍 Please watch the video and review the traffic safety map below!

08/19/2026

💙💚 ELK RIDGE FAMILIES — IT’S SPIRIT WEAR TIME! 💚💙

Our Fall School Spirit Wear Store is officially OPEN! 🎉 Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, showing off your Elk Ridge pride at school, or repping Elk Ridge around town, there are plenty of ways to gear up! 💙

🛒 ORDER WINDOW: August 17 – September 7 at midnight
📦 DELIVERY: Orders will be delivered to the school and handed out to students. Processing begins once the store closes, with an estimated 4-week turnaround.
✨ PERSONALIZATION: Items marked “name personalization” can be personalized at Capital Trophy for an additional fee once you receive them.
💵 BONUS FOR ELK RIDGE: $5 from EVERY item purchased comes right back to our school! 🙌

🛍️ SHOP NOW:
https://elkridgefall2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Let’s fill the halls, sidelines, bleachers, and community with Elk Ridge pride! 💙💚

08/18/2026

Welcome Back, Elk Ridge Explorers!

Our staff is back, and we’re excited to kick off another amazing school year together!

Yesterday was all about learning, connecting, collaborating, and growing together as we prepare to welcome our students back. We’re grateful for a staff that is always willing to learn from one another, share ideas, and work together to make Elk Ridge an incredible place for our students.

Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, teamwork, and plenty of LU!

08/12/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

Elk Ridge Elementary is looking for a Second Secretary to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year!

If you’re organized, friendly, dependable, and love being part of a busy school community, this could be the perfect fit! This role helps keep our school running smoothly—from supporting staff and families to managing records, coordinating projects, handling communications, and tackling the many little (and big!) things that happen behind the scenes.

8 hours/day | 9 months/year

Come be part of the Elk Ridge family!

Apply through Bismarck Public Schools today!