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2020-2021 Calendar
Photo Courtesy of Bemidji Middle School
District Offices Activities listed in this publication School Times
Superintendent of Schools
Tim Lutz .................. 333-3100, ext. 31120
are subject to change. Please be
School Start End
Director of Business Services sure to confirm the dates with a
Krisi Fenner ............. 333-3100, ext. 31121 Central Elementary 7:55 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
Director of Curriculum & Admin. Services school or district representative. Gene Dillon Elementary 8:10 a.m. 2:55 p.m.
Colleen Cardenuto .... 333-3100, ext. 31103
Director of Human Resources Horace May Elementary 7:55 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
Jordan Hickman ....... 333-3100, ext. 31113
J.W. Smith Elementary 7:55 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
Director of Special Education
Alexis Wilde ............. 333-3100, ext. 31104 Lincoln Elementary 7:55 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
Northern Elementary 7:55 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
School Board Members
Paul Bunyan Center 8:05 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
John Gonzalez ...................... 218-407-0332
Jeff Haack .......................... 651-587-6950 Solway Elementary 7:55 a.m. 2:40 p.m.
Carol L. Johnson .................. 218-751-0415
Jeff Lind ............................. 218-333-0918 Bemidji Middle School 8:35 a.m. 3:20 p.m.
Ann Long Voelkner .............. 218-333-0510
Sarah Young ....................... 218-333-6959 Bemidji High School 8:19 a.m. 3:05 p.m.
Schools and Departments
Central Elementary ................... 333-3220 Bemidji Career Academies............. 444-1600 Oshki Manidoo ........................... 751-6553
Patricia Welte, Principal Brian Stefanich, Coordinator Tiffany Palmer, Special Ed Coordinator
Gene Dillon Elementary ............. 333-3400 Bemidji Middle School .................. 333-3215 Transportation Department .......... 333-3225
Ami Aalgaard, Principal Drew Hildenbrand, Principal Robert Wicklund, Coordinator
Bemidji High School .................... 444-1600
Horace May Elementary ............. 333-3240 Jason Stanoch, Principal Community Education ................. 333-3284
Kathy VanWert, Principal Rachel Amdahl, Coordinator
Athletic/Activities Department ...... 444-1600
J.W. Smith Elementary ............... 333-3290 Troy Hendricks, Coordinator Early Childhood/Family Ed ....... 333-8329
Patricia Welte, Principal Bemidji Alternative Ed. Center ...... 333-3299
Jason Stanoch, Principal Adult Enrichment, Aquatics, Billing,
Lincoln Elementary ................... 333-3250 Kids & Co., School-Age Care, and
Jason Luksik, Principal First City School ......................... 333-3458 Youth Services ....................... 333-3284
Tiffany Palmer, Special Ed Coordinator
Northern Elementary ................ 333-3260 Indian Education ........................ 441-6355
Wendy Templin, Principal Lakeside Learning Center ............. 333-3299
Tiffany Palmer, Special Ed Coordinator Sonia Wadena, Coordinator
Solway Elementary ................... 467-3232 Lumberjack High School .............. 444-1600 Early Intervention Program .......... 333-8330
Brian Stefanich, Principal Jason Stanoch, Principal Tiffany Palmer, Special Ed Coordinator
Page 1 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Minnesota State High School
August/September 2020 League (MSHSL) has moved Football and Volleyball to Spring 2021.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Tnns G V/JV @ Pine City Trn Sccr G V @ Esko Scrim Tnns G V/JV H Tri Sccr G V @ W-H-A Tnns G V/JV @ Hibbing CC @ Perham Inv
Tnns G V/JV H EG/ME Sccr B V/JV H SCC
Sccr G V/JV H SCC
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
Teacher Day Teacher Day Teacher Day BHS Freshmen/New Student Sccr B V/JV H HLA
Tnns G V/JV @ Pequot Lks Tri Sccr B V/JV @ Detroit Lks Tnns G V/JV H EGF Orientation
SD G V/JV @ Brainerd Sccr G V/JV H Detroit Lks
6 7 NO SCHOOL 8 9 10 11 12
Labor Day Sccr B V/JV @ EGF Sccr B V/JV @ Duluth-E CC V H Inv Sccr B V/JV @ Alex
Sccr G V/JV @ EGF SCCR G V/JV @ Cloquet Sccr G V @ HLA
Tnns G V/JV @ TRF Inv SD G H Grand Rpds
Tnns G V/JV @ Brainerd
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
National Grandparents’ Day STUDENTS’ FIRST DAY Sccr B V/JV H SC-A CC V @ Little Falls Inv Sccr B V/JV @ Crookston
MAP Fall Testing Begins SD G H Perham Sccr B V/JV H Moorhead Sccr G V/JV H Alex
Sccr G V @ Crookston Tnns G V/JV H Detroit Lks Sccr G V/JV @ Moorhead SD G V/JV @ W Fargo Inv
Tnns G V/JV @ Hibbing Inv
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
School Board Meeting Sccr B V/JV H Denfeld CC V @ Invitational Sccr B V/JV/B @ Brainerd
SD G V/JV H Warroad Sccr G V/JV H EGF Sccr G V/JV/B @ Brainerd
Tnns G V/JV H Tri Tnns G V/JV H TRF SD G V/JV H Inv
Tnns G V/JV H Dbl Inv
27 28 29 30
Sccr B V/JV @ Pelican Rpds
SD G V/JV @ Park Rpds
Tnns G V/JV H Grand Rpds
Page 2 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/BHS Activity Admissions
Bemidji High School
Students in grades 9-12 are charged $70.00 for
The Pride of the Northland and Home of the
their first sport and $60 for each additional sport.
"Lumberjacks"!
Fine Arts, Academic Teams and Music Programs
Bemidji High School is located on 200 acres of land are charged a one time fee of $70 per year. Stu-
with the Mississippi River forming its southwest dents in grades 6-8 are charged $50 yearly for
property line. Our school serves approximately 1400 their first sport; then, $35 per year for each addi-
students in grades 9-12. Bemidji High School was tional sport; and a $50.00 one-time fee for Fine
named as one of the best high schools in the state Arts, Music and academic teams. There is a Max-
and nation in a U.S. News & World Report. This imum Family Fee of $380 for students in grades
honor is a reflection of our excellent AP scores, 7-12.
minority students taking the tests, free and reduced
price lunch statistics, college readiness and state The district has established standard admission
reading and math assessment results. prices for the athletic events as indicated below:
Offering over 250 courses, the school features Event admission prices (at the door):
a broad selection of academic opportunities for Adults ....................................................... $6
students. The high school curriculum features: Students ................................................... $3
Advanced Placement (AP) courses, pre-AP classes (Prices apply only to regular season events)
for ninth grade students, Post-Secondary Education Phone Directory #444-1600
Options (PSEO), College on Campus courses For concerts the admission prices are: Contact ................................................... Ext. #
through partnerships with Bemidji State University Adults ....................................................... $5 Dr. Stanoch, Principal ................................... 63305
Mrs. Johnson, Principal’s Secretary ................. 63308
and Northwest Technical College, JROTC, Project Students ................................................... $2
Mrs. Newby, Main Office Clerk ........................ 63309
Lead the Way (PLTW) pre-engineering program, Mr. Resler, Assistant Principal for A-K .............. 63306
and Career Academies. BHS also offers a Credit Season Tickets (available at the Athletic Office): Mrs. Walter, Assistant Principal for L-Z ............ 63320
Recovery program to keep students on track for Adult Ten (10) Event ticket ........................ $40 Mrs. Frisco, Attendance Secretary A-K ............. 63301
Mrs. Jessen, Attendance Secretary L-Z ............ 63303
graduation. Bemidji High School seeks to provide Adult All Season ticket ............................... $70
Mrs. Rust, Registrar/Records/Transcripts ......... 63326
the best possible education for every student Student Ten (10) Event ticket .................... $20 Ms. Fraley, Counselor, Gr. 9, Academies .......... 63701
regardless of their ability level, economic status, Student All Season ticket .......................... $40 Mrs. Voge, Counselor, Gr. 10-12, A-K.............. 63324
Mrs. Hengel, Counselor, Gr. 10-12, L-Z ........... 63307
ethnic background, or post-secondary plans. Employee Guest Pass ................................ $40
Ms. Daman, Counselor’s Secretary .................. 63304
Mrs. Lind, Social Worker ................................ 63310
The Lumberjacks have a history of success in The season tickets are both non-refundable and Mrs. Falk, School to Work Coordinator ............. 63357
academics, athletics, music and fine arts. Each Mr. Stefanich, Academies Coordinator ............. 63701
non-replaceable. If your season ticket is lost or Mrs. Vleck, Academies Secretary .................... 63701
year, teams are recognized by the Minnesota destroyed you will need to purchase a new one. Mr. Cervenka, Career Center .......................... 63446
State High School League for earning all-academic Mr. Hendricks, Athletic Director ...................... 63315
The other activities establish admission prices
honors. Bemidji High School students and staff are Mrs. Guest, Athletic Director’s Secretary .......... 63316
on an individual basis. Mr. Murray, Indian Education ......................... 63318
proud of the traditions established in our programs
Ms. Ness, Indian Education ............................ 63327
and work very hard to exceed our expectations year BHS Activities online: Mrs. Peterson, Health Office ........................... 63317
after year! http://bhs.bemidji.k12.mn.us/ Mr. Lorenzi, School Resource Officer ............... 63312
Page 3 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/October 2020
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
Sccr B V @ Moorhead Sccr G V/JV @ Duluth-E CC V @ U of M RG Inv
Sccr B V/JV, B @ Sartell
Sccr G V/JV @ Duluth-E
SD G V/JV - H MSHSCA TT
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sccr B V/JV H EGF ACT Plus Writing Test BHS Conferences Tnns G V/JV H 8AA Ind Sccr G V/JV H Duluth-M
(2020 Group) CC V @ Perham Inv Tnns G V/JV @ 8AA Ind
BHS Jr./Sr. College Fair Sccr B V/JV H SC Tech
BHS Conferences Sccr G V/JV @ Detroit Lks
Sccr G V/JV H Grand Rpds SD G V/JV H Moorhead
Tnns G V/JV @ Crookston Tnns G V/JV H 8AA Team
11 12 13 14 15 NO SCHOOL 16 NO SCHOOL 17
PSAT Testing at BHS Staff Development Boss Appreciation Day Sccr B V @ 8A Quarters
Sccr B V @ 8A Prelims Tnns G V/JV H 8AA Team Sccr G V @ 8A Quarters
Sccr G V @ 8A Prelims Tnns G V/JV H 8AA Ind
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
School Board Meeting CC V H Bemidji Inv Sccr B V 8A Finals MAP Fall Testing Ends
Sccr B @ 8A Semifinals Sccr G V H 8A Finals
Sccr G @ 8A Semifinals
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
BHS Choir Concert SD G V/JV H Detroit Lks BHS Academic Awards SD G V/JV H Duluth-E Halloween
Tnns G V/JV @ MSHSL Trn CC V @ 8AA Finals
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Mission Statement
We recognize the uniqueness of middle level
students, and are committed to:
The development of academic and decision
making skills
Creating opportunities of exploration
The cultivation of individual strengths and
talents in a supportive environment
Respecting individual and cultural differences
Middle Level Education in Bemidji
Bemidji Middle School is founded on middle
level principles. The building design follows the
school-within-a-school concept for students in
grades 6, 7, and 8. This concept provides each
student a home base with a teaching team and a
core group of students.
Bemidji Middle School is the home of the 6th-8th
grade Lumberjacks. We have over 27 different
sports and activities for 1,100 students to
participate in - 85% will find their way into one of
them. Our student achievement scores in the core
subject areas (math, language arts, and science)
are consistently at or above state averages. We
Bemidji Middle School Virtual Choir
offer more than 25 different elective courses so our
students have a variety of options to help receive a
Phone Directory #333-3215
balanced education. Our band, choir, and orchestra Contact Ext. #
programs educate over 500 students each year in Mr. Hildenbrand, Principal ............................................................................................. 52041
the arts. Our Band/Choir/Orchestra Concerts, Art Ms. Sanford, Principal’s Secretary .................................................................................. 52051
Show, Science Fair, BASH Night, Yearbook, Family Mr. Kyle McMartin, Assistant Principal. ............................................................................ 52031
Activity Night, National Junior Honor Society, and Ms. Vaughn, Dean of Students/Activities Dir. .................................................................... 52021
AAAA Award nights are great opportunities for our Ms. Adkins, Attendance Office ........................................................................................ 52004
students to showcase their impressive skills. BMS is Ms. Stull, Registrar ....................................................................................................... 52005
always looking to ensure that our students receive Ms. Stade, Counselor .................................................................................................... 58171
the support they need with special education, Mr. Zachman, Counselor ............................................................................................... 51961
adaptive physical education, and smaller class Ms. Winge, Social Worker .............................................................................................. 58181
settings for students who qualify. The bottom line Ms. Hatfield, Health Assistant ........................................................................................ 51941
is, our staff at BMS work diligently each day to Mr. Riley, Liaison Officer ............................................................................................... 51971
make Bemidji Middle School ROCK!! Ms. Myers, Indian Education .......................................................................................... 56153
Page 5 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Due to uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the schedules
November 2020 for Boys and Girls Basketball were not available at the time of publication.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Daylight Savings Time Ends BHS Native American Election Day Hcky G V/JV @ Brainerd CC V @ MSHSL Tourn
Heritage Month Kick-Off Hcky G V/JV @ EGF
BHS Orchestra Concert
8 9 10 11 12 NO SCHOOL 13 NO SCHOOL 14
Veterans’ Day Conferences SD G V/JV H 8A Prelims SD G V/JV 8A Finals
BHS Veteran’s Day Program Hcky G V/JV @ TRF
End Term 1
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
School Board Meeting BHS Band Concert SD G V/JV @ MSHSL Hcky B JV H Gentry Acad Hcky G V/JV H Detroit Lks Hcky B JV H Rogers
Hcky G V/JV @ Grand Rpds
22 23 24 25 26 NO SCHOOL 27 NO SCHOOL 28
Hcky B JV @ Warroad Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday
Hcky G V/JV H Warroad
29 30
Page 6 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Kids & Company School Age Care
Community Education We provide a safe, caring environment in which
“Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All” children explore art, games, crafts, computer
technology, gym and outdoor activities, plus
Bemidji Area Schools has provided Community homework assistance and tutoring after school
Education programs for over 45 years. Our staff until 5:45 p.m. The Kids & Company School Age
and community advisory council work together to Care program is available 8-10 weeks during the
offer quality programming to all area residents. summer for youth in grades K-8. Families may opt
Please visit: www.bemidjicommunityed.com or call for either full or part-time attendance options.
for a brochure at 333-3284 ext. 35301. Join us on Please call 333-3284 ext. 35309, for more
Facebook for updates and current information. information.
Adult Enrichment School Readiness
We publish Community Education brochures in 3 Year Old Preschool and 4-5 Year Old Pre-K
August and January, which contain information on School Readiness is a developmentally appropriate
over 100 enrichment classes or activities, such as: preschool program for children who are age 3, 4
Defensive Driving, Arts & Crafts, Dance, and and 5 years old before September 1. Children
Fitness. Classes are added throughout the year. attend their classes without a parent at Jack & Jill
For more information or to teach a class, call Jen (on the BSU campus) and the Paul Bunyan Center.
Belisle at 333-3284 ext. 35303. Visit our site at: For more information or to register for a School
www.bemidjicommunityed.com. Readiness class, call Sue at 333-8329 or go to:
www.bemidji.communityed.com
Aquatics
The aquatic program offers several classes during Youth Enrichment/Youth Services
the school year and summer months, including: The activities and programs designed for youth
swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, water create safe, fun, and caring environments in which
aerobics, lap swimming, open swimming, diving, youth can enhance their physical, emotional, and
Swim Club and Zumba. For more information call intellectual development. For more information call
“Woody” Scott Leindecker, 333-3284 ext. 35313. John McRae at 333-3284 ext. 35306.
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
ECFE is a program available to all children 0-5
years of age, together with their parents. A variety
of classes and social events are available days and
evenings. Participation by families is voluntary and
there is a sliding fee for all classes. For more
information or to register for an ECFE class, go to:
www.bemidjicommunityed.com or call Sue at
333-8329.
Early Childhood Screening
In order for your child to start kindergarten in any
Minnesota public school, he/she must participate
in early childhood screening. Screening includes
vision, hearing, height, weight, speech/language
and developmental observations. We offer these
screenings throughout the year at the Paul Bunyan
Center. Ideally, children are screened between the
ages of 3 1/2 - 4 years of age. There is no cost for
screening. Please call Sue at 333-3119 to schedule
an appointment for your child.
Page 7 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/December 2020
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5
Wrstl V/JV H Scrim Hcky B JV @ Duluth-E BHS Winter Formal
Hcky G V/JV H TRF
SD B V/JV H Brainerd
Wrstl V/JV H Tri
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Gymn G V/JV @ Alex BHS Conferences Hcky V JV H Buffalo Wrstl V/JV @ Brainerd Inv
Hcky G V/JV @ Crookston Hcky G V/JV @ Buffalo
SD B V/JV @ TRF SD B V/JV @ Park Rpds
Wrstl V/JV @ Detroit Lks Wrstl V/JV @ Brainerd Inv
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
BHS Choir Concert Gymn G V/JV H Brainerd Hcky G V/JV @ I Falls Hcky B JV @ Alex Wrstl V/JV @ Anoka Inv
Hcky B JV H EGF Wrstl V/JV H Brainerd, GR Wrstl V/JV @ Princeton
Hcky G V/JV @ Moorhead
Wrstl V/JV @ Menahga Tri
20 21 22 23 24 NO SCHOOL 25 NO SCHOOL 26
Hcky G V/JV H Roseau Gymn G V/JV H Moorhead Winter Break Winter Break
School Board Meeting Hcky B JV H Roseau
SD B V/JV @ Detroit Lks
27 28 NO SCHOOL 29 NO SCHOOL 30 NO SCHOOL 31 NO SCHOOL
Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break
Hcky B V @ Rochester Inv Hcky B V @ Rochester Inv Hcky B V @ Rochester Inv New Year’s Eve
Hcky G V @ New Hope Trn Hcky G V @ New Hope Trn Hcky G V @ New Hope Trn
Wrstl V/JV @ Fargo RoR Wrstl V/JV @ Fargo RoR
Page 8 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Video Recording on School Buses
District Transportation Student behavior on the school bus is a significant
factor in the safety and efficiency of school bus
Bemidji Area Schools Transportation routes cover transportation. Every school bus owned, leased,
over 800 square miles in the ISD 31 District. These contracted, and/or operated by the school district is
routes include 62 general education routes and 10 equipped with a video camera.
Special Transportation. We transport approximately
5,000 students to 12 district buildings, four charter Common Questions
schools and three non-public entities. Q: What if my child isn’t going to ride the bus?
A: Contact the transportation office and we will
take them off the routing system.
Q: What if my child does not get a bus card in the
mail by mid August?
A: Contact the transportation office at:
Late Buses 218-333-3225.
In the event a bus is late 15 minutes or more, a Q: What if my child doesn’t get to their drop off
Skylert message is sent to families on how late the location at the end of the day?
Bus Card A: Contact the transportation office at:
bus may be running. Information will also be put on
All students who qualify and are registered to ride a 218-333-3225.
the local Bemidji radio stations.
school bus must carry a bus pass with them every
time they ride. Bus passes will be mailed to each Q: What if we move or have a phone number
registered student in mid-August of each year. Bus Rules on the Bus change?
pass holders will be issued at Student Orientation in a. Cooperate with the driver. A: Contact the District registration office at
August and on the first day of school. Students will b. Stay in your seat with your feet on the floor. 218-333-3100, ext. 31131 or 31134 to make
need to insert their bus pass into the holder. c. Talk quietly and use appropriate language. the address change. They will contact the
transportation and we will make the change.
d. Keep all parts of your body and objects
A new bus card will be sent to the school with
The safety of every student in our district is our inside the bus. the bus information and start date.
priority. This process helps our drivers identify a. Keep your whole body, objects and negative
children and the confirm the correct pickup or comments to yourself. Q: What if some days I need my child to go to a
drop-off locations, as well as transfer information. different location?
b. No fighting, harassment, intimidation or
This process also helps with load counts and in A: Each child is allowed one pickup location and
horseplay.
determining the number of buses needed. one drop off location.
c. Do not throw any object.
Bus Rules and Bus Stop Rules d. No eating, drinking or use of alcohol, tobacco Q: What if my child loses their bus card?
Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. ISD or drugs. A: They can get a new card/holder at their school.
31 general student behavior rules are in effect for all e. Keep all harmful objects off the bus (alcohol, Q: What if we change daycare providers?
students on the school buses, including non-public drugs, tobacco, weapons, toys, etc.). A: You need to contact the transportation office
and charter school students. f. Do not damage the school bus or equipment. and they will make the change. A new bus
g. Electronic devices may be used without sound card will be sent to the school with the bus
Please Be at Your Bus Stop or with the use of headphones or earbuds. information and start date.
Please be at your stop five minutes before your
h. The driver has the authority to assign seating
scheduled pickup time. The school bus driver will
on the bus.
not wait for late students.
i. Keep the bus clean.
Each child is allowed one pickup location and one
drop-off location. These locations need to be either The school bus policy can be found in it entirely on
home or daycare. We cannot transport to work, a the District website at :
friend’s home, or after school activities (such as https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/district/board-of-
piano or horse-riding lessons). education/board-policies/policy-transportation/ 218-333-3100
Page 9 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/January 2021
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 NO SCHOOL 2
Winter Break SD B V/JV @ W Fargo Inv
New Year’s Day
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Gymn G V/JV H Perham Gymn G V/JV @ SR-Rice Tri Hcky G V/JV H River Lks Gymn G V/JV @ Princeton Inv
Hcky B JV H Crookston Wrstl V/JV H Rick Lee Inv Hcky B JV @ TRF
Hcky G V/JV @ Detroit Lks Hcky G V/JV H SC Cath
Wrstl V/JV @ Sartell Wrstl V/JV H Rick Lee Inv
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
MAP Winter Testing Begins Hcky G V @ Roseau Gymn G V/JV H PRA Hcky G V/JV H Crookston Gymn G V/JV @ Buffalo Inv
SD B V/JV H TRF Hcky B JV H SC Tech SD B V/JV H Inv Hcky B JV H Grand Rpds
Wrstl V/JV @ Greenbsh-MR
17 18 NO SCHOOL 19 20 21 22 23
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Gymn G V/JV @ Detroit Lks Gymn G V/JV @ Detroit Lks Hcky B JV H Cloquet Hcky G V/JV H Moorhead
(Snow Make-up if needed) Hcky B JV @ Brainerd Hcky G V/JV @ Warroad Wrstl V/JV H Meet SD B V/JV H MSSC TT
Wrstl V/JV @ Cambridge-I
End Term 2
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ACCESS for ELLs Testing Gymn G V/JV @ PRA BHS Registration Fair Hcky G V/JV H Sartell Hcky B JV @ SM-Alb
Begins Hcky B JV H Greenway Gymn G V/JV H Detroit Lk Wrstl V/JV @ Moorhead Hcky G V/JV H Cloquet
Hcky G V/JV @ Alex Hcky Boys JV @ Roseau SD B V/JV @ PRA
SD B V/JV H PRA Wrstl V/JV @ Fertile-Belt
School Board Meeting
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Welcome to a new school year. Bemidji Area Schools will make every effort to provide a valuable school experience for your child or children.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower each learner to
succeed in our diverse and changing world.
We believe that:
Each learner should be challenged to develop to his/her full potential.
Learning is a life-long process that enriches our lives.
Education is a partnership among school, family and community.
There are expectations of quality for ourselves and for others.
Our school district values and reflects culturally diverse talents, backgrounds and viewpoints.
All students should take responsibility for their own success.
Our staff are highly qualified and should be reflective of our student body.
Central Elementary is one of seven elementary (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math).
schools in the District of Bemidji Area Schools. This Our students rotate through these courses on a
is a neighborhood school near the downtown area of quarterly basis in both fourth and fifth grade.
Bemidji. The average enrollment is 130 students in
grades K-3. Central Elementary follows the Bemidji Students are thrilled with the opportunities for
Area Schools’ curriculum guidelines. authentic outdoor experiences! Our grounds include
a combination of 160 acres woods and grassland,
The staff at Central Elementary take pride in a pond and access to a small lake. We collaborate
continually seeking to meet the needs of their with our local Department of Natural Resources,
students on an individual basis. With respect for Bemidji State University and the Bemidji Science
the diversity of the school population, the staff uses Center to offer a 5th grade Fresh Water Day,
research-based, multi-learning style approaches of Vertebrate and Invertebrate pond organism
instruction that address the students’ cultural and collection & study, tree planting, grounds care,
social needs. football fields, soccer fields and a whole host of
Central Elementary is a Title 1 School, receiving other outdoor learning and recreational experiences.
federal funding for their School-Wide Program.
The federal school-wide status is based on a free Gene Dillon is a State-of-the-Art Elementary School We also believe that the whole child and all children
and reduced lunch population. This program which houses approximately 825 fourth and fifth have gifts to share and deserve to have the most
provides funding for educational materials and for grade students. We opened our doors in the fall of supportive learning environment possible designed
teachers. Title I teaching staff assist all students 2018 to our first classes of students. Our daily for them. Our playground was designed and built to
who need additional help in reading and math. schedule for our students includes a variety of engage the whole child mentally and physically.
special learning components that offer our students There are balance, core strength, spinning and
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meets a robust variety of educational opportunities. Our swinging components to our playground. It was
monthly to discuss fundraisers, events, and various core curriculum is supported with a 2:1 Chromebook also very important to us that ALL of our students
needs for the school. Title 1 and PTO have events allocation that allows students a balanced approach could play on our playground, so it is designed and
and activities throughout the year with opportunities to learning in our current digital age. We also offer built to be an Inclusive Playground. This means it is
for family, community, and school to work together all students daily specialist classes in the areas of designed and built to allow students of all abilities to
to enhance student learning and experiences. Physical Education, Music, Art and STEAM have access to and safely play with their friends.
Page 11 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Horace May Elementary is one of the seven J. W. Smith Elementary, home of the J. W. priorities. To do this, all teachers, students and staff
elementary schools in the Bemidji Area School Smith All-Stars, has a population of roughly 200 members implement Responsive Classroom on a
District. We are a grade K-3 school and have an students in grades Kindergarten through third. daily basis, as well as Reading/Writing, Mathematics,
average enrollment of 325 students. We practice the Science and Social Studies. Specialists, such as
Big K, Kindness! High expectations for our entire school Music, Physical Education, Library, Technology and
community makes learning one of our top Art are offered multiple times throughout the week.
Our school provides two developmentally cognitively To aide in student education, additional programs
delayed (DCD) self-contained classrooms. With the such as Title 1, Reading Corps and the American
inclusion of students with disabilities our caring and Indian Education Program are offered at J. W. Smith
kind school community is strengthened. All of our Elementary. In addition to those programs, J. W.
students are a gift with talents and knowledge to Smith works in collaboration with several different
share. Horace May has an inclusive playground local programs throughout the community to include;
designed to encourage independence and cooperative the Foster Grandparent Program, Bemidji State
play. We also have a huge husky head on our University practicum students, Bemidji High School
playground where students start their recess time learning initiative and Peacemakers.
encouraged to be kind to each other and include one
another in play. Being compassionate with each Lincoln Elementary is a school of about 375
other is very important to all of us at Horace May; students. We serve students in grades kindergarten
we celebrate kindness and practice it daily! through third with school-wide Title I services. During
the school day students are taught in the areas of
Horace May has an onsite forest with trails and an reading, math, science and social studies. Students
amphitheater. Our teachers bring students to the also participate in music, physical education, art and
forest to learn about the different ecosystems and technology.
experience nature with hands-on activities, which
helps to develop a lifelong appreciation for the The mission of Lincoln Elementary School is to work
great outdoors! We also have a new hallway that collaboratively with families, staff and community
brings the outdoor diversity trail inside providing to provide a welcoming, safe and challenging
information and beautiful photographs of what we learning environment where each child is successful
may see on the trail. and differences are respected.
Page 12 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Northern Elementary students are Respectful, AmeriCorps offers Reading Corp tutors for individual and school pride is at an all-time high with a GO
Responsible, Kind and Peaceful. Every student brings reading instruction. Northern Elementary is proud of TIGERS attitude! Solway Elementary offers a Title
his or her imagination and creativity to succeed each our tradition of educational excellence! 1 School-wide Program, and receives funding to
and every day. As a Northern community, we sing provide educational materials and intervention
together, play together, and discover together! The Solway Elementary is a small, rural school with 150 teachers to help all students at the school who
hallways, classrooms, playground, library, cafeteria students in grades K-3 located in Solway, MN, about need additional help in literacy and mathematics.
and gymnasium are filled with laughter and learning. 10 miles west of Bemidji. The school provides Student achievement, as measured by the
We take pride in a community-based school filled educational services to students living within a 227 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, has
with individuals of character! square mile radius. We even have our own apple historically been above state averages at Solway
orchard and raised garden beds for each classroom Elementary. Northwest Evaluation Association
Our mascot, the Northern Timber Wolf is on our school grounds! The Solway School has a (NWEA) Measurement of Academic Progress
characterized by its dedication to a social unit, keen vibrant positive experienced staff! The school culture (MAP) assessments and FastBridge provide
sensory abilities, and excellent communication skills. immediate feedback so teachers can plan learning
Territorial in nature, the Timber Wolf has the ability goals for each student. Solway provides
to remember, associate events and learn. As our extensive intervention for skill deficits, with
mascot reveals, we are a school community built on screening, assessing, benchmarking and frequent
loyalty, commitment, and family. We Howl for monitoring through the Multiple Tiered Systems &
friendship as hard working, optimistic, wonderful Supports (MTSS) process and Minnesota Reading
learners. Northern students and staff are committed Corps provides reading intervention for students
to being Peacemakers not Peacebreakers! Everyone in grades 1-3.
has dedicated themselves to the Northern Pack!
Programs for Solway Elementary School currently
Northern School is located just north of the bridge on include:
State Highway 71 and Irvine Avenue. Historically, An Extensive Guided Reading Library
the original school building began in 1946 with just
Responsive Classroom teaching practices
over 2,000 square feet of space. Over time, four
building additions were added from 1958-1992 to Leveled Literacy Intervention Program K-3
improve the school as it stands today. Northern Minnesota Reading Corps Program
students not only benefit from a well-maintained Tiger Bag and Tiger Cub Home Reading
school building, but an excellent outdoor Program K-3
environment with a scenic walking path. The school
Title I Family Fun Night
itself is nestled in Bemidji’s beautiful lake region.
S.P.A.R.K.S Summer Reading Program
Presently, we are a three/four-section school
encompassing 350 students. We have 15 core
classroom teachers, three special educators, one
interventionist, and specialists for physical education,
art, music, and media. We also support the needs of
our students with many dedicated paraprofessionals.
Northern students are immersed in a highly
comprehensive, activity-based curriculum. We
address our curriculum through My View reading,
Math Expressions, Fusions Science, and numerous
other support systems. Measures of Academic
Progress (MAP) assessments identify student growth
to set goals. Northern’s MCA results are reviewed
annually to improve instructional practices focused
on the Common Core and Minnesota Standards.
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Wrstl V/JV @ Parkers Prairie
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BHS Orchestra Concert Hcky B JV @ SC Tech Hcky B JV H TRF Staff Development Gymn G V/JV @ 8AA
SD B V/JV H Fargo S MAP Winter Testing Ends
Wrstl V @ 8 AAA Quarters Wrstl V H 8 AAA Team
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Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day Wrstl V @ 8 AAA Individuals
(Snow Make-up if needed)
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BHS Choir Concert BHS Conferences BHS Regional Speech Meet BHS Regional Speech Meet
School Board Meeting SD B V/JV H Sec Tourn SD B V/JV H Sec Finals
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Page 14 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Application for Educational Benefits can be made at you to add credit your child’s account at any time.
Food Service any time of the school year, if the need arises. A minimal fee is charged to cover the cost of this
Applying for the program is important. Schools convenience. You may also mail payments to ISD 31
District 31 participates in the National School Lunch
receive funding for educational programs based at 502 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601; or
and School Breakfast Programs. Breakfast and
directly on the number of students who qualify for put them in an envelope and place in a Food Service
lunch are served at all schools. Participation in these
free or reduced price meals. These funds are used drop box in the cafeteria near the meal service area.
programs is voluntary. Elementary students (K-5)
to provide additional educational support and Personal checks should be written to ISD 31 with the
receive their school breakfast free. Middle and High
opportunities for students in every school. student’s name and PIN in the memo area. When
School students pay $1.50 for their breakfast.
sending cash, please place it in an envelope with the
Elementary lunch is priced at $2.50, the Middle
student’s name, PIN and the amount of money
School lunch at $2.70, and the Senior High lunch at
written on the envelope. Please maintain a positive
$2.80. There is no cost for lunch or breakfast to
balance on student meal accounts.
students who are eligible for reduced price meals.
Food Allergies and/or Special Diets
Remember! Please contact the Food Service office prior to your
All elementary students receive their school child/children starting school if you have concerns
breakfast free of charge! It is important that regarding their food allergies or diets. The Food
students are prepared to learn each day! Service website has forms to request special diets
Eating breakfast, whether at home or school, for students: Special Diet Statement for a Student
helps to guarantee their readiness!! Without a Disability and Special Diet Statement for
a Student With a Disability. For students who are
Each school in the district utilizes Individual Meal lactose intolerant, lactose-free milk is available.
The Food Service program actively participates in
Accounting Systems where each student has their Contact the school’s food service department and
the Farm to School Program, serving locally sourced
own individual account. Students are given a PIN send a note with your child/children to receive this
foods in all of our school cafeterias. This program
(Personal Identification Number) for account access option. This note needs to be signed by the parent
continues to be an asset to our students as well as to
that will remain with them throughout their school or guardian.
the community. Students are able to eat fresh
years in the district. Meal accounts are managed
products that are grown in their geographic area,
similarly to debit accounts. There must be money Menu Information
and local growers are able to sell their items to a
in the account in order for the student to use it. Elementary menus for breakfast and lunch are
local institution. Factors that encourage continuation
Charging meals is discouraged in all Bemidji Area analyzed as to their nutrient and caloric value
for our Farm to School Program are:
schools. Because every school in the district uses to assure they meet the daily requirements for
Raising students’ awareness/consumption of the Individual Meal Accounting System, accounts students of a specific age group. Menus and food
fresh fruits and vegetables and grains for students with positive or negative balances will service program information is available on the
Encouraging better eating habits among be credited for the next school year. Positive Bemidji Area Schools District web site at:
children balances will be transferred from one sibling to http://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/parent/food-service/
Educating students about where food comes another to zero out a negative balance.
from and how it is grown We also encourage the use of Family Access to
Students graduating from high school may have secure knowledge of your child’s meal account,
Supporting the local economy
their account balances transferred to a younger as well as other school information. Register at:
sibling or another student by calling the Food http://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/parent/food-service/
Applications for Educational Benefits are sent to
Service Office at 333-3100, ext. 31141. Refunds Click the “sign-up link” link on the left side of the
district residents in August. Eligibility must be
from accounts will only be sent if the balance is screen, fill in the request information, and click
determined each year. Applications MUST be
$5.00 or more. A request for a refund must be “send” to start the process. A school district
completed and returned EACH YEAR. Please return made by the parent or guardian when a student is representative will contact you to provide your
your application as soon as possible to the Food leaving the district. username and password for system access.
Service office at 502 Minnesota Ave. NW in Bemidji. Please update your email address if it changes.
The program benefits cannot be given to students Payments may be made to an individual student’s
until applications have been reviewed for eligibility. account using your credit/debit card online through Questions or concerns regarding the Food Service
If you do not have an application, please secure one Family Access. Directions are posted on the programs can be directed to the Food Service Office
from any school office. website. Using the online payment center allows at 333-3100, ext. 31141 or 31142.
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Gymn G V/JV @ MSHSL SD B V/JV @ MSHSL
Tournament
7 8 9 10 11 NO SCHOOL 12 NO SCHOOL 13
BHS Orchestra Concert Conferences
MCA Testing Math, Reading
and Science Begins
MTAS Testing Math,
Reading and Science Begins
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Daylight Savings Time Begins School Board Meeting ACCESS for ELLs Testing JROTC Military Ball
Ends
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
End Term 3
28 29 30 31
ACT Plus Writing Test
(2021 Group)
Page 16 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Registration Change of Address Specialized Programs
Please notify the school of a change of address
Welcome to Bemidji Area Schools! Let’s register your or telephone number. Changes can be made
ISD #31 offers a complete range of programs for
student so they can begin an awesome education! year round by contacting the Registration Office
students with unique educational needs.
at 218-333-3100 Ext. 31134 or 31131.
Requirements for Admission
To enter Kindergarten, a child must be five years of Kindergarten Roundup March 2021 Programs for Students with Disabilities
age on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. Every year in the spring, Bemidji Area Schools’ Bemidji Area Schools (ISD #31) provides a full
First grade children must be six years of age on or Registration officials set up a kiosk at the K-3 array of special education services to students
before Sept. 1 of the current school year or have elementary schools. This is the Kindergarten with qualifying needs. Available services include:
been promoted from an acceptable Kindergarten. Roundup event that provides opportunities for Speech and Language Impairments, Developmental
parents to register their child into kindergarten Cognitive Disabilities (Mild to Moderate and
Early Childhood Screening is a requirement for all for the upcoming school year.
Moderate to Severe), Physically Impaired, Deaf
children to attend any public school in Minnesota. and Hard of Hearing, Visually Impaired, Specific
Elementary Kindergarten Roundup schedule:
Call the Early Childhood for more information at
Date School Time Learning Disabilities, Emotional or Behavioral
218-333-8334 or 218-333-8329.
Disorders, Deaf–Blind, Other Health Disorders,
March 15 Solway 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay,
If your family is homeless or in transitional housing, March 16-17 Lincoln 4:00-6:00 p.m.
a district representative is available to assist you Traumatic Brain Injury, and Severe Multiply
March 18 Central 4:00-6:00 p.m. Impaired. Services to these identified children are
with registration, per your request.
March 22-23 Northern 4:00-6:00 p.m. provided in various educational settings, with every
ISD #31 Checklist for Enrolling a New/Transfer March 24-25 Horace May 4:00-6:00 p.m. effort made to serve all students in their Least
Student March 25 J.W. Smith 4:00-6:00 p.m. Restrictive Environment (LRE). Special settings
Birth Certificate education occurs only when assessments and
Certification of Immunizations for each child you planning determine the student’s needs require
are enrolling. such a setting for service. Inclusion is a word often
Parent/Guardian Photo Identification (address heard with regard to special education; it means
must match the address on the primary proof of involving students with special needs in those areas
residence). of development which is the typical environment in
A copy of the official resident’s primary proof of which most children receive their education.
residence: Bemidji Area Schools Special Education programs
Home mortgage statement, Builder’s, may begin identifying students at birth. Services
Purchase, Rental Agreement, provided are based on identified needs and goals,
OR Beltrami/Hubbard County property tax as identified through assessment, and are listed in
statement, each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or
OR Current gas, electricity or water bill (within Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).
the last 30 days).
If you have a Beltrami/Hubbard/Cass County For more information, contact the principals at
case number (TANF/SNAP). individual schools. You may also contact Lisa Friedt
at the Early Intervention Center at 333-8330,
Custody papers, if applicable. If the student
is not the biological child, documentation must Susan Flicek (Due Process Facilitator) at 333-3115,
be presented that proves the transfer of or Alexis Wilde (Director of Special Education) at
*Registration into Bemidji Area Schools can 333-3100.
custody and control has been achieved.
be done at the Downtown Education Center
at 502 Minnesota Ave. NW.
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Spring Break
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Paraprofessional
Appreciation Day
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ACT Plus Writing Makeup
Test
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
School Board Meeting Administrative BHS Academies Fair
Professionals Day
25 26 27 28 29 30
BHS Band Concert BHS Conferences
MAP Spring Testing Begins
Page 18 https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/Alternative Education Center First City School Lakeside Learning Center program is to assist each
The Bemidji Alternative Education Center (AEC) The First City School serves youth ages 10 to 18 student in becoming a productive and contributing
provides year-round education toward a high school residing at the Northwestern Minnesota Juvenile member of his/her community. Contact Tiffany
diploma for students age 16 through adult. Based Center. Our school educates students through four Palmer at 333-3100, ext. 36167 for additional
on initial assessment, instructors help students to separate programs, each designed to meet the information.
develop a learning plan that best fits their needs specific needs of the courts:
and learning styles. The students meet with Residential Treatment Lumberjack High School
teachers in various subject areas, but work Satellite Homes Lumberjack High School (LHS) is a unique
independently. This individualized approach helps Non-secure Detention alternative program within Bemidji High School
all students succeed in their education. For more Secure Detention for students wishing to remain in a traditional,
information, please call 333-3299 or visit our seat-based program to earn credits towards a high
First City School provides an individualized
website at: http://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/aec/ school diploma. Students that attend LHS access
curriculum designed to further students’ abilities
the Bemidji High School for their health, art and
in all areas, but is focused on improving math,
Bemidji Educational Advocacy Program elective credits. The staff at LHS focus on student
reading, and written language skills. The diagnostic,
Providing outreach and support for youth/families in improvement in attendance, self-esteem, earning
prescriptive curriculum stresses the skills necessary
a homeless situation, this program offers youth and credits in the core subject areas and nurturing
to pass the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment III
family advocates that work to ensure: enrollment, student and family relationships. This setting
Exams as well as preparing students to earn their
attendance, academic progress, stability, security provides a safe environment stressing acceptance of
diploma or GED certificate. For more information,
and a safe place to grow as families pursue stable cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles and offering smaller
contact Tiffany Palmer at 333-3100, ext. 36167.
housing. This program, along with area providers class sizes with shorter class periods. All students
and shelters, maintains membership on the have an advisor with whom they meet weekly to
Lakeside Learning Center
Homelessness Advisory Team, a committee that foster relationships and review academic progress.
Lakeside Learning Center (LLC) is a Federal Setting
aims to provide education to the community and Student success is recognized through incentives for
IV special education program for middle and high
schools on issues related to homelessness. To good grades and attendance. LHS also uses a credit
school individuals with emotional and/or behavior
receive assistance with enrollment, transportation, recovery program to give students an opportunity to
difficulties. Students demonstrating difficulty being
school or medical records and ideas for school and earn credit via online learning.
successful in special education programming at
community service projects, call Alea Stoll at
Bemidji Middle School or Bemidji High School may
333-3215, ext. 55151 Oshki Manidoo School
be referred to the LLC Advisory Committee. Once
The Oshki Manidoo School partners with the Oshki
a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP)
Bemidji Targeted Services Manidoo Center to provide educational services to
makes a team decision to move a student to
Bemidji’s after-school and summer programs support a unique population of youth from various American
Lakeside’s level IV setting, students are provided
students’ academic success. Each student has a Indian reservations in Minnesota. All youth are
an individualized diagnostic curriculum designed to
tailored learning plan and participates in enriching considered to be at risk of school failure and exhibit
further their abilities in all areas but focused on
educational activities. If you would like additional numerous educational challenges including: mental
improving math, reading, and written language skills
information, please contact your school’s principal. health issues, chemical dependency, below grade
as well as preparing students to earn their diploma.
level skills, previous school difficulties, transient
Students, families, and staff are vital members of
Early Childhood Special Educaion (ECSE) issues, conduct disorders, as well as numerous
each student’s team. The ultimate goal of the
The Bemidji Area Schools’ Early Childhood Special behavioral difficulties. Roughly 60% of the youth
Education Program (Paul Bunyan Center) consists served are on active Individualized Education Plans
of two components for children with special needs: requiring special education services to meet various
a home-based program for children age 0-3; and emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. Many
a center-based program for 3-5 year-old children. of the students have not been in school for extended
Our home-based program operates year-round, periods of time and have not been in a consistent
focusing on educating parents/guardians. The educational program. Most students are placed for
center-based program follows the Bemidji Area a 90-day program; others may be more long-term.
Schools’ academic calendar and focuses on individual The student population fluctuates in age and ability
children’s skills development. Contact Tiffany Palmer as well as length of stay. For more information,
at 333-3100, ext. 36167 for more information. contact Tiffany Palmer at 333-3100, ext. 36167.
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BHS Jr./Sr. Prom
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AP Exams Begin Teacher Appreciation Day Nurse Appreciation Day
BHS Hall of Fame Banquet
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Mother’s Day BHS Choir Concert BHS Indian Ed. Senior AP Exams End
Honors Banquet
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
School Board Meeting BHS National Honor MAP Spring Testing Ends
Society Ceremony
BHS Senior Awards
Ceremony
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
BHS Orchestra Concert BHS Graduation Ceremony
30 31 NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
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STUDENTS’ LAST DAY Teachers’ Last Half Day
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Father’s Day School Board Meeting
27 28 29 30
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school in the Bemidji School District!
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