Congratulations to the November High School students of the month!🎉 Mannix Lee(7-8), Pedro Ramirez & Brynn Strand(9-10), Rocklin Beaudrie & Jamila Limpiada(11-12), way to go!!!

The Scholastic Bookfair is coming to Westhope Public School!

Candy Cane Lane will open on Monday, December 22 for preschool-6 grade students to shop for their families. Any new/unopened donations are welcome! Donation boxes are located in the entrances of the school and at The Standard. Please drop off donations by Wednesday, December 17
Thank you for your continued support of this beloved event!

All are welcome to join in on our festive Christmas spirit days next month!

JH Girls Basketball Update
Please be informed that tonight’s Junior High Girls Basketball games in Newburg are cancelled.
South Prairie has decided not to travel due to the current road and weather conditions.
There will be no practice tonight either.
We will work on rescheduling the game for a later date and will share updates as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding, stay safe.
Please be informed that tonight’s Junior High Girls Basketball games in Newburg are cancelled.
South Prairie has decided not to travel due to the current road and weather conditions.
There will be no practice tonight either.
We will work on rescheduling the game for a later date and will share updates as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding, stay safe.
Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, is an early out day for students at 1:00 pm (with buses departing at 1:05 pm) for our staff professional development. The after-school program will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 3:15 pm. The regular after-school program will continue until 5 pm.
School picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 from 8:30am-9:30am. Please notify the school office if you would like your child's picture taken. If you have any wonderings, please contact Casey Mills at 720-5121.

Congratulations to the October High School students of the month!🎉 Tate Thompson & Ryan Kopplin(7-8), Everly Lodoen(9-10), Bridget Kopplin & Natalia Zettell(11-12), way to go!!!

Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, November 10 (PT Comp Day) and Tuesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day).
Apologies for the oversight in our earlier message! The Veterans Day Concert will be held on November 6th at 2:00 PM in the Westhope School Gym.
Veterans Day Concert reminder: Join us in the Westhope School Gym at 2:00 PM for a special program honoring our veterans. All are welcome, open to the public. Thank you for supporting our veterans and our students.
Dear Westhope Families and Community Members,
We understand that the recent government shutdown may create challenges for some families, including potential delays or interruptions to SNAP benefits and other assistance programs. As a school, we care deeply about the well-being of our students and families and want to ensure everyone is aware of local resources available during this time.
Local Food Pantries
Bottineau Food Pantry
122 5th St. W, Bottineau, ND
Phone: 701-228-4098
Hours: Third Wednesday of each month, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Updates: Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/BottineauFoodPantry
Lansford Food Pantry
410 2nd Ave., Lansford, ND
Phone: 701-720-1327
Hours: First Thursday of each month, 1:00–2:00 PM
If your children are in need of any winter gear for the season, please reach out to me directly. You can call the school at 701-245-6444 or email christy.lee@k12.nd.us. We will do our best to help connect you with what you need.
If you have questions or need help connecting with resources, please contact the school office. Our goal is to ensure all members of our community have access to support.
Thank you for your continued care and support of one another.
Warm regards,
Westhope Public School
We understand that the recent government shutdown may create challenges for some families, including potential delays or interruptions to SNAP benefits and other assistance programs. As a school, we care deeply about the well-being of our students and families and want to ensure everyone is aware of local resources available during this time.
Local Food Pantries
Bottineau Food Pantry
122 5th St. W, Bottineau, ND
Phone: 701-228-4098
Hours: Third Wednesday of each month, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Updates: Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/BottineauFoodPantry
Lansford Food Pantry
410 2nd Ave., Lansford, ND
Phone: 701-720-1327
Hours: First Thursday of each month, 1:00–2:00 PM
If your children are in need of any winter gear for the season, please reach out to me directly. You can call the school at 701-245-6444 or email christy.lee@k12.nd.us. We will do our best to help connect you with what you need.
If you have questions or need help connecting with resources, please contact the school office. Our goal is to ensure all members of our community have access to support.
Thank you for your continued care and support of one another.
Warm regards,
Westhope Public School
Friendly Reminder: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, is an early out day for students at 1:00 pm (with buses departing at 1:05 pm) for our staff professional development. The after-school program will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 3:15 pm. The regular after-school program will continue until 5 pm.
Please join us!

Congratulations to the September High School students of the month!🎉 Avery Tolstad(7-8), Easten Grann(9-10), and Hunter Tolstad(11-12), way to go!!!

Westhope Public School Parents,
If you have not yet completed the 2025 – 2026 Application for Free or Reduced-price
Meals, please do so as soon as possible. Our carryover period from last year will expire on
October 2nd, 2025, at which time if you were receiving free or reduced-price meals, that will
change to full pay on October 3rd, 2025.
The 2025 – 2026 applications are available on the school’s website or can be picked up in
the office anytime between normal office hours.
Lastly, Office personnel will be available until 8:30 PM on October 1st, 2025, during parent
teacher conferences to pick up and/or turn in any completed applications.
Please contact the office at (701) 245-6444 with any questions.
If you have not yet completed the 2025 – 2026 Application for Free or Reduced-price
Meals, please do so as soon as possible. Our carryover period from last year will expire on
October 2nd, 2025, at which time if you were receiving free or reduced-price meals, that will
change to full pay on October 3rd, 2025.
The 2025 – 2026 applications are available on the school’s website or can be picked up in
the office anytime between normal office hours.
Lastly, Office personnel will be available until 8:30 PM on October 1st, 2025, during parent
teacher conferences to pick up and/or turn in any completed applications.
Please contact the office at (701) 245-6444 with any questions.
Westhope Public School will be hosting PK-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 1st, from 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate progress, and discuss goals for the year ahead.
After School Program will remain open until 5:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate progress, and discuss goals for the year ahead.
After School Program will remain open until 5:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Westhope Newburg FFA will have a chicken drop board at the Fall Festival on October 4th. We have 100 squares for sale at $10 each. The winner takes half of the raised money. If interested in buying a square, reach out to Brooklyn Wagner or a W-N FFA member.
Thank you to the community businesses for making this event possible!

Check out this week's announcements on our website. https://westhopeschooldistrictnd.sites.thrillshare.com/page/announcements
