Williston High School

Our Open House is Monday, August 17! 🤩

📅 Mark Your Calendars! Back-to-School Open Houses Are Scheduled.

We know it's a little early, but we wanted to share this information now so you can plan ahead. Our Back-to-School Open Houses are a great opportunity to meet teachers, see classrooms, and get ready for a successful school year. 🌟

🏫 Williston High School
Monday, August 17
5:30 - 7:30 PM
* Includes Freshman Orientation

🏫 Williston Middle School Central Campus
Tuesday, August 18
5:30 - 7:30 PM

🏫 Elementary Schools
Wednesday, August 19
4:00 - 6:00 PM
* Drop off school supplies

📣 Sloulin Families: You'll also have an additional opportunity to tour the new school and meet the staff during the Ribbon Cutting & Open House on Tuesday, August 12. The Ribbon Cutting begins at 3:30 PM, with the Open House immediately following until 6:30 PM.

🔗 Visit WillistonSchools.org/backtoschool
for back-to-school information, including school supply lists, bell schedule, sports info, and more

🏫 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2026-2027
Grades 1-12: Thursday, August 20
Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 25

2026-2027 School Calendar:
📄 PDF: https://aptg.co/fkHcZP
🖼️ Image: https://aptg.co/lHFqsK

📚 School Supply Lists Are Now Available for All Grade Levels at
WillistonSchools.org/SchoolSupplies

Get ready for the new school year by checking your student's school supply list. To make things as convenient as possible, supply lists are available in three easy-to-use formats:

✅ PDF Download: Print or save a copy for shopping.
✅ Webpage List: View supplies directly on our website from any device.
✅ TeacherLists.com: Shop online with ease by adding supply list items directly to your Amazon, Walmart, or Target cart.

Families are responsible for providing the school supplies outlined on the lists. However, we understand that some families may need assistance. The district receives limited donations for distribution, and several community organizations host events throughout the summer to help provide school supplies.

If you are unable to provide the supplies listed, please contact your student's school principal for assistance. WillistonSchools.org/Principals

🏫 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2026-2027
Grades 1-12: Thursday, August 20
Kindergarten: Tuesday, August 25

2026-2027 School Calendar:
📄 PDF: https://aptg.co/fkHcZP
🖼️ Image: https://aptg.co/lHFqsK

For More Back to School Information, visit
WillistonSchools.org/backtoschool

A big thank you to Red Rock Ford for generously lending WHS a vehicle for our Driver's Education program!

Your support provides our students with valuable hands-on driving experience and helps prepare them to become safe, responsible drivers. We greatly appreciate your partnership and commitment to supporting education in our community.

Thank you, Red Rock Ford, for investing in the success of our WHS students! 🚗🧡🖤

Congratulations to WHS Class of 2022 graduate Emma Tong on being crowned Miss North Dakota! 👑

Your Coyote family is cheering you on and wishing you the very best as you represent North Dakota on the Miss America stage. 🧡🖤

MISS NORTH DAKOTA 2026, EMMA TONG

🎉 Congratulations to these outstanding students for representing WHS, WBCTE, and WBSD7 on the national stage! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments.🥉

Congrats to these grads! 🎓🎉

🎓 College Graduates Before High School Graduates

In an impressive display of academic achievement, 10 Williston High School seniors and one Alexander High School senior crossed the stage to receive their college degrees from Williston State College the weekend before their May 2026 high school graduation, earning their degrees before receiving their high school diplomas. 🤯

🌟 This remarkable accomplishment reflects years of hard work, determination, academic excellence, and a commitment to the opportunities provided through the Dual-Credit Pathway.

Please join us in congratulating these students:

⭐ Coryn Sarhia Saulsby: Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS)

⭐ Brooklyn Kitchens: AA and AS, Honor Student

⭐ Keegan Ruth: AA and AS, Honor Student, Phi Theta Kappa

⭐ Maci Heller: AA and AS, Honor Student, Phi Theta Kappa

⭐ Elisteph Ngwa Mankaa Muyanwi: AA and AS, Honor Student, Phi Theta Kappa

⭐ Makenna Overy: AA and AS, Honor Student

⭐ Madison Johnson: AA and AS, Honor Student, Phi Theta Kappa

⭐ Lucas Finders: AA and AS, Honor Student, Phi Theta Kappa

⭐ Micah Fleck: AA and AS, Honor Student, Phi Theta Kappa

⭐ Lainey Powell (Alexander High School): AA and AS

⭐ Angela Wold (not pictured): AA and AS

These students successfully balanced high school coursework while completing college-level classes, demonstrating exceptional commitment to their educational goals. 📚

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future. ✨️

📸 Thank you to Lindsey Johnson for submitting this exciting information & photo!



Williston Basin Career & Technical Education Center

2027 Seniors: Your senior photos are due on Friday, December 4, at 4 pm. Email your senior photo to [email protected]. Please have your legal name in the subject line. Absolutely NO photos will be accepted late, NO EXCEPTIONS.

WHS has been recognized as a 2026 Gold School of Distinction by Jostens Renaissance! 🌟

This recognition reflects the efforts of staff and students who help create a positive, inclusive school culture where students feel connected, supported, and valued.

A special thank you to Miss Jacqueline Schlecht for her dedication to making WHS a place where every student feels seen, encouraged, and supported. We are grateful for the impact she continues to make in our school community! 🧡🖤

🎉🎓 Congratulations to our 2026 Graduates!

🥳 Williston High School is excited to share preliminary results from the Spring 2026 North Dakota State Assessment for 10th Grade Math.

In North Dakota, statewide summative assessments in Math and Reading are administered at the high school level in Grade 10.

𝗪𝗛𝗦 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
➕ WHS 10th grade students outperformed the North Dakota state average in overall Math proficiency by 3%.

📈 WHS demonstrated a 10% increase in overall Math proficiency compared to Spring 2025 results.

⭐ These results reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and our continued commitment to student growth and academic success.

Please note: These are preliminary assessment results provided by ND Department of Public Instruction and remain subject to final verification.

📚 Preliminary Reading assessment results are expected to be released by the state this week.

Learn more and view full scoring information at WillistonSchools.org/WHSgrowth