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
Check out the announcements for this week on our School website.
https://www.westhope.k12.nd.us/page/announcements
https://www.westhope.k12.nd.us/page/announcements
Please join us!
Individual pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 11th by KC Photography. No forms will be sent home with students. Families will receive a link via text/email when pictures are ready for viewing/ordering. If you have any questions, please reach out to Casey Mills at 701-720-5121.
Check out the 2025 Sioux Homecoming activities!
💛 Get ready to dance the night away! 💛
Westhope–Newburg Homecoming Dance 2025
📅 Saturday, September 20th
🎓 Grades 7–12
8:30-10:30 PM
✨ Music, friends, and school spirit all in one night! ✨
🚫 Once you leave the dance, you may not re-enter.
Westhope–Newburg Homecoming Dance 2025
📅 Saturday, September 20th
🎓 Grades 7–12
8:30-10:30 PM
✨ Music, friends, and school spirit all in one night! ✨
🚫 Once you leave the dance, you may not re-enter.
Friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on September 1st to recognize Labor Day and September 2nd for staff training. Please enjoy your extended weekend!
Parents, guardians, and students - please read the following letter regarding the WPS Cell Phone Policy.
After School Program will begin Wednesday, September 3rd.
Use the link to register your child(ren).
https://forms.gle/riurdgHp3FGo934x8
Check out these important Back to School Dates.
