LEGACY LEDGER

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at Legacy High School!

I hope your summer was filled with rest, joy, and meaningful moments with family and friends. As we gear up for the 2026–2027 school year, I’m filled with excitement and optimism about the opportunities that lie ahead for our students and our school community.

Whether you're a returning student or a new face joining us for the first time, know that you are an important part of what makes our school special. At LHS, we are committed to academic excellence, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and supporting every student in reaching their fullest potential.

This year, we’ll continue to build on our traditions while embracing new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare engaging lessons, meaningful activities, and a supportive learning environment that challenges and inspires.

I look forward to seeing the hallways full of energy and enthusiasm once again. Let’s make this year one of our best yet - full of learning, achievement, and school spirit.

Together, we’re going to make this a fantastic year. Go Sabers!

Student schedules are available to view in Infinite Campus. Since the registration process was completed in February, class correction requests are discouraged. In most cases due to staffing, changes are not possible. Staffing was determined based on original registration numbers. Schedule adjustments will not be made to accommodate requests for teachers, lunch times, or free mods. Schedule corrections will not be made after the assigned schedule change date, except for situations caused by computer input error, an elective needed for the ND State Scholarship, missing a core class, or a lack of the appropriate prerequisites.

The only schedule correction date is August 11. Please complete the Schedule Correction Request Form prior to coming in.

• Seniors & Juniors, 8-11:30 am
• Sophomores & Freshmen, 12-3:30 pm

In a few situations, there are some overlapping classes. Your student will need to discuss and work out an arrangement with both the overlapping teachers when the semester begins.

If you need help getting into the Infinite Campus Portal please see the section below.

If you are taking any dual credit classes, BSC will be at Legacy to help students with dual credit applications and class registration Tuesday, August 11th from 8:00-3:30.

If you can’t make it on that day, BSC will also be at Legacy on Monday, August 24th and Thursday, September 3rd.

We strongly encourage you to use BSC’s assistance whether you are a first-time dual credit student or have already taken dual credit classes, as they help make the process easier.

Important what to bring:
• Bring your Chromebook
• Bring a credit/debit card to pay the $35.00 BSC application fee if this is your first dual credit class
• Social Security Number (recommended but not required)
• Parent Email Address (recommended but not required)
Additional supports BSC can offer:
• Complete the FERPA form
Reminders for Students:
• Students must apply to BSC and have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for dual credit.
• Students must be accepted to BSC and enrolled in the class before receiving credit for a class.
• Students/Parents are responsible for the cost of dual credit classes. The cost per 1 college credit is $92.78. Many dual credit classes are 3-4 college credits (although some are more and some are less).

- Tuition is due within 30 days of the class start date and can be paid in Campus Connection, by phone with Student Finance, or by mail. Late fees will apply if payment is not made on time.

- The BSC dual credit website has a lot of helpful information: https://bismarckstate.edu/academics/collegecreditinhighschool/
- Dual Credit Coordinator bsc.dc@bismarckstate.edu
Call: 701-224-2573
Text: 701-214-6161

Orientation for freshmen and new students to LHS will take place for students and their parents at Legacy on August 13 or August 14 in the auditorium. You choose which presentation you want to attend, they will be the same. Learn about mod schedules, Saber Time, Saber Center, Large Groups, athletics, meals, high school graduation requirements and more.
The school store will be open on August 13 - come grab your Saber Gear!
Presentation August 13 from 6-7 pm

Presentation August 14 from 12-1 pm

The Legacy secretaries are excited to greet both familiar and new faces as we begin another wonderful school year!

The front office is your stop for attendance, lockers, information, support, scheduling meetings with an administrator, seeing the school resource officer, a helping hand, or seeing the nurse - we’re here to assist you with anything from attendance and student check-ins and outs to general information about school events and procedures.

The side office secretaries take all payments; such as parking permits (and parking forms), meal account money, activities payments, activity passes, fees, and signing up and paying for school dances.

The student services secretary works as a secretary to the counselors; transferring students in and out of LHS, grades and report cards, transcripts, student schedules, and students in need of supplies.

Here are a few helpful reminders as we begin the new school year:

• Office Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Main Office Phone: 701-323-4850

• Absence Reporting: Please call 701-323-4856 prior to your students' absence to report it. Parents do not need to come inside to sign students in or out, but students must sign in and out on the computer in the office if arriving late or leaving early. Calls and doctor notes are accepted up to two weeks from the date of the absence.

We understand the beginning of the year can feel a bit overwhelming—please don’t hesitate to call, email, or stop by if you have any questions or need support. We’re here to make things easier for you and your student!

As previously announced, Bismarck Public Schools has transitioned from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as part of a statewide change initiated by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Families can now access the Infinite Campus Parent and Student Portals. The portal will eventually provide access to student information such as attendance, grades, schedules, classroom assignments, and more. Please log in to your Parent Portal and make the selections that you want to be active for yourself. The transition is still underway, and not all information will be available immediately.
Student schedules are available in the infinite Campus Portal.
Accessing the Parent Portal
https://bismarcknd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bismarck.jsp
You may also download the Campus Parent app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. When prompted, select:
State: North Dakota
District: Bismarck 1
Returning BPS PowerSchool Users
If you previously had a BPS PowerSchool parent account
1. Enter the personal email address associated with your PowerSchool account.
2. Click forgot password to generate a password reset email.
3. If you do not receive a password reset email, then proceed to the steps below for new users.
New Users or Families Unable to Log In
If you are new to BPS or cannot access the portal using the steps above:
1. Select New User on the Infinite Campus login page.
2. Enter the activation code provided to you. Activation codes are being sent separately by email. All families should have received a code to their email address. Please check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the message in your inbox.
Parent Account Settings
We encourage you to update your contact preferences.
1. Click on the user icon in the top right > Settings > Contact Preferences or update household information at top left > More > Address Information.
2. Contact information is at the top, messaging preferences are at the bottom.
Accessing the Student Portal
If the student had a PowerSchool Account:
1. Visit https://bismarcknd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/students/bismarck.jsp
2. Click BPS Student Sign In.
3. Sign in with your school email and school password.
Need Assistance?
If you have difficulty with your Infinite Campus account, please call 701-323-4000 for assistance. This is a helpline provided by BPS staff to assist with Infinite Campus.

Jostens will be taking school photos at LHS on September 9 from 7:30-3. The make-up date is October 20. Before ordering, parents will have the opportunity to preview the pictures online and personalize the photos with backgrounds & text. Photos will be shipped directly to your home and are also downloadable. Photos will be available to view online 3-5 days after being photographed.
Whenever students have a free mod they need to report to the small gym. The photos will be available for purchase, updated in Infinite Campus, used in the yearbook, and make student ID cards. More information will be sent out later.

• Athletic Registration - Registration is now open for all sports. Registration must be completed using this link.
  
  
• Athletic Fees - Activity Fees must be paid before students are allowed to participate in any sport. Please pay these fees online starting August 1 using My Payments Plus. Fees for major sports in high school are $50/sport. The individual maximum is $125 and the family maximum is $200 yearly. Family and individual maximum is for athletics only. You can pay all fees at one time online.
  
  

• Physicals - A physical examination must be completed prior to your student participating in a practice. Physicals are good for the current school year as long as they took place after April 15, 2026. You must complete ALL sections of the Physical Clearance Form before uploading your physical. These forms should not be turned into the school office, they need to be submitted through the online registration process link below. Please do not put in a placeholder for the physical.
  

Fall Sports

• Cheerleading - Staceyann Ziemann 701-220-3012, Tryout have been held, contact coach for info
• Cross Country (Boys & Girls) - Kelsey Reimnitz 701-426-8982, August 10
• Dance - Alyssa Souza 701-425-9866, August 3
• Football - Chris Clements 701-471-7488, August 6
• Golf (Girls) - Bill Kalanek 701-319-6668, August 10
• Soccer (Boys) - Tom Marcis 701-220-8437, August 3
• Swimming (Girls) - Thomas Wheeling 701-721-2465, August 1
• Tennis (Boys) - Scott McPherson 701-391-4874, August 10
• Volleyball - Courtney Huck 701-426-3040, August 17

Winter Sports

• Basketball (Boys) - Jason Horner 701-471-2776, November 23

• Basketball (Girls) - Jim Petrik 701-391-6972, November 23
• Figure Skating - Rachel Scheuhle

• Gymnastics - Rachel Johnson-Krug 701-319-0109

• Hockey (Boys) - ? November 9

• Hockey (Girls) - Nick Johnson 701-226-4430, November 9

• Swimming (Boys) - Miki Brackin 701-934-4551, November 30
• Wrestling (Boys) - Steve Monk 715-573-5027, November 9
• Wrestling (Girls) - Jerald Lemar 701-220-2369, November 9
  
  

Spring Sports

• Baseball - Eddie Streeter 701-400-0915, March 22

• Golf (Boys) - Justin Zainhofsky 701-471-9725, April 12

• Soccer (Girls) - Mick Lenhardt 701-426-9775, March 22

• Softball - Luke Elgie 701-340-3012, March 22

• Tennis (Girls) - Scott McPherson 701-391-4874, April 5

• Track (Girls) - Twila Weis 701-426-4013, March 1

• Track (Boys) - Chris Clements 701-471-7488, March 1

Legacy will be staffed with a nurse, part-time. Nurse Kelsie is available to see students during her office hours for any illness, injury, chronic health condition etc.

• Kelsie Neibauer Email

• 701-323-6850 ext 6373

Office hours:

• Tuesday: 7:50 am to 11:50 am

• Wednesday: 12:00 pm to 3:50 pm

• Friday: 7:50 am to 11:50 am

• Be without vomiting for 24 hours

• Be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications

• Feel well enough to participate in the usual school day

Immunization requirements:

• As a reminder…all incoming junior students need to have a MCV4 booster on or after their 16th birthday and provide proof of immunization to Legacy before October 1, 2026. Immunization records can be emailed or dropped off in the main office.

• School Immunization Requirements

Medications:

• Under most circumstances, medications should be dispensed before or after school, and under parent or medical supervision.If you would like staff to administer or have your student self-administer any medication while on school property, a new medication authorization must be completed each fall.Please complete the medication authorization form and return to the school nurse.

• Medication Authorization

Chronic Health Conditions:

• If your student has a health condition that requires staff to know any plan of action, including asthma, allergies, migraines, diabetes, seizures, etc., please complete the appropriate health plan and return to the school nurse.If you have any questions or need help completing a health plan, please contact Nurse Kelsie.

• Health Plan Information

Officer Schmidt graduated from NDSU with a major in Criminal Justice. He has been with the Bismarck Police Department since 2011 and has been an SRO since 2018. Prior to being an SRO; Officer Schmidt worked patrol on both day, power, and night shifts.

• Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor, and LOCKUP Instructor within the Police Department.
• Part of the Extrication Team formed after the DAPL protests.
• Police Officer of the Year sworn with the BPD in 2020.

Roles of SRO:

• Work with Bismarck Schools and Bismarck Police Department, enforcing criminal action that the youth engage in. Our positions are based on contracts between the BPD and BPS.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and administration at the various schools within Bismarck.
• Answer questions and be a point of contact for various law enforcement involved situations.
• Workshop within our respective schools with faculty and administration for purposes of safety, security, and informational purposes that we acquire working as Officer’s.

BPS is working on an automatic attendance call system to send out calls when your child is unexcused from class. Please monitor your child's Infinite Campus Portal. Hopefully this system will be working when school starts.

All new students to the district will receive a Chromebook issued to them by BPS according to the model that their grade level currently has assigned to them. All freshmen will be receiving a new Chromebook that will be assigned to them. Please use proper care and handling of the Chromebook since it will be used for your duration at LHS. Chromebooks can be picked up at Freshmen/New Student Orientations on August 13 & 14 or anytime the following week in the Cyber Hub.

Before the first day of school, please turn on your choromebook and check for important updates that are needed to keep the chromebook updated to the latest version. To update you chromebook, please follow these steps. How to update your chromebook

It is important to fully charge your Chromebook before the first day of school, and to bring it along with you that first morning of school. If you notice any problems with your Chromebook, contact us and let us know as soon as possible so problems can be resolved before school starts.
Additional BPS Chromebook information

Athletic season passes are valid for admission to all BPS regular season home games in baseball, basketball, football, gymnastics, hockey, soccer, swimming, track volleyball and wrestling. Passes can be purchased online at My Payments Plus starting August 5 then picked up in the LHS office or purchased in the LHS office. Passes must be signed by the card owner at the LHS office. Passes are not replaceable if lost or damaged.
More spectator information can be found here.
Season Pass Prices

• Students (up to High School Grade 12) $30
• Adults $90
• Senior Citizens (age 62 and older) $55

Students who wish to park in the designated student parking lot are required to complete the application and read/sign a LHS parking agreement and purchase a LHS parking permit for $5 online through My Payments Plus starting August 5 or in the office. Hang the permit from the rear view mirror of the vehicle so it is easily visible. Students are expected to park in a responsible manner. Failure to do so will result in a parking ticket. Students are prohibited from parking in areas designated for visitors or school staff for any reason. A student who parks in these areas will be fined $10. A second such violation may result in a loss of test exemption. Subsequent parking violations may result in loss of parking privileges and/or the car being towed. In addition, students with unpaid parking tickets will forfeit text exemption until the tickets have been paid. The school district accepts no responsibility for articles lost or stolen from cars or for vandalism to cars parked in student parking. Students are prohibited from loitering in the parking lot. A new parking pass must be purchased every year. Please be respectful to our parking lot attendant.

Lockers are not automatically issued, but lockers are available at LHS free of charge. Locker sign-ups will be available in the Main Office at anytime throughout the school year starting on the first day of school. Lockers are assigned in order as lockers are issued, finishing with one level and one wing before moving to the next set.

LHS Daily Announcements are posted on the LHS website each day. Announcements are read out loud to students most mornings, and some are displayed on the TV screens inside and on the outside digital sign.

Bismarck Public Schools Calendar

North Dakota state law mandates "bell-to-bell" cell phone restrictions in K-12 public schools. This law requires phones to be inaccessible during instruction times. Bismarck Public Schools is committed to enforcing this requirement while providing safe and effective learning environments for all students. Exceptions may be allowed as part of a formally approved 504 plan for medical purposes.

BPS Cell Phone Information

Please see District Policy FFI for detailed information about the district's approach to electronic communication devices.

Smartwatches with connectivity (i.e., capable of texting, calling, or internet use) are not allowed during the school day under the new law.

Weekend food bags are available for pick up in the Student Services Offices the last day of school for that week. Any student is welcome to stop in and grab a bag if it is something that they or their family could use (ie. there are no income restrictions); students are welcome to grab a bag every week or as needed.

LHS also has a school Pantry which provides school supplies, food, hygiene items, clothing, & some household supplies. Students are welcome to access this with the assistance of a counselor or the school social worker. Parents and guardians are also welcome to contact the school for assistance.

We welcome donations and would not be able to provide this support without our larger LHS family and community members. Those wishing to donate to the pantry should contact Sydney Krebs or Raquel Richter, LHS Social Workers or Liz Kappel, LHS Counselor.

Prices for Breakfast and Lunch 2026-2027

• High School Student Breakfast Meal $2.05

• High School Student Lunch Meal $3.35

• Reduced Student Breakfast & Lunch are free, currently being paid for by the state.

More Information on BPS Child Nutrition

LINQ Connect

Registering is simple, just follow these steps:

1. Register at linqconnect.com by clicking on the register button near the upper right-hand corner. Next, input your name, email address, and password. Choose your language and timezone and check the I agree to the Terms of Use box, click submit.
2. Verify your account by opening your email and clicking on the verification link sent to you from LINQ Connect. After doing so, please click the Back to LINQ Connect button in the email. BPS staff will need to use their personal email, you cannot use your BPS email address.
3. Sign in, you should be automatically signed in, but if not please click the login button in the upper right-hand corner.

To add students:

1. After logging into LINQ Connect, click the plus sign in the upper right-hand corner.
2. An “Add” menu will appear. Here, you will choose type, which will be student for student accounts. Next, type in “Bismarck Public Schools” for the district area.
3. Now you will be able to input your child’s first name, last name, and birth date in order to add a student. Please note that the name must match what is in PowerSchool.

Adding Auto Pay

1. On your account homepage, click the Add Money to Account button.
2. You now have options to transfer balances or add auto pay.
3. Click Add Auto Pay and fill out your payment account information. The frequency option allows you to choose when payments will occur.

For more information and helpful resources about LINQ Connect, please visit www.bismarckschools.org/linq

Congratulations to our Senior Class! You have worked hard for many years and are now entering your final year of high school. We are excited to be of assistance as you continue working toward your individual post-secondary goals. Seniors who did not have their senior meeting this summer should see the student services secretary to schedule this during the first 2 weeks of the year. Seniors will be meeting for guidance during the year. The focus will be on communicating and coordinating opportunities for seniors this fall such as the College Fair, College Application Day, and scholarships. If you have specific questions throughout the year please connect with your student's counselor. Seniors should check the LHS daily announcements during the year for information on graduation (such as ordering caps & gowns, yearbook senior photo submission, and more). Graduation will take place on Sunday, May 30 at 1:00 pm at the Bismarck Event Center. Spectator tickets are not required.

Early Bird LHS Classes 7:50-8:30

Mod 1 begins at 8:30 and mod 22 ends at 3:50

• August 11- Schedule Correction Day Seniors/Juniors 8-11:30 am & Sophomores/Freshmen 12-3:30 pm
• August 13- Freshmen & New Student Orientation 6 pm, Auditorium, School Store is open
• August 14- Freshmen & New Student Orientation 12 pm, Auditorium

• August 20 - First Day of School
  

• August 17 - LHS Parent Night Open House
  

• September 7 - No School
• September 9 - School Pictures 7:30-3

• September 22-25 - Homecoming Week vs Horace

• September 21 - No School

• September 21 - Jr/Sr Powderpuff Game
• September 25 - Homecoming Pep Rally, Tailgate Party, Dance
• October 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:15-8
• October 20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:15-8

• October 21 - End of Quarter 1
• October 22 & 23 - No School

• October 25 - Saber Sweets & Treats

• October 27 - Financial Aid Seminar at the Career Academy 5:30 pm to 7 pm
• November 11 - No School

• November 19 - Financial Aid Seminar at the Career Academy 5:30 pm to 7 pm

• November 26 & 27 - No School

• December 18 - Last Day of School for 2026

• January 5 - Students' First Day of School for 2027

• January 15 - End of Quarter 2

• January 18 - No School

• January 23 - Snowball
  

• February 15 & 16 - No School
• February 18 - Career Academy Parent/Teacher Conferences
• February 24 - ASVAB Test for Juniors

• February 25 - Late Night in Saber City & Mr. LHS

• March 4 - No School, Storm Make-up Day

• March 5 - No School

• March 19 - End of Quarter 3
• March 19 - Dodge Ball

• March 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:15-8 pm

• March 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:15-8 pm
• March 23 - Career Academy Parent/Teacher Conferences

• March 26 - No School

• March 29 - No School

• April 3 - Prom

• April 14 - National Honor Society Ceremony
• April 23 - No School, Storm Make-up Day

• May 3 - Senior Banquet

• May 27 - Last Day of School

• May 30 - LHS Graduation at the Event Center 1 pm

• June 1-16 - Summer School Session 1

• June 17-July 1 - Summer School Session 2

• Detailed information for the student's first day
• CTE bus schedule
• LHS Handbook

The Bismarck Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, or other status protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. BPS administrative policy AAC (Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment) and regulations AAC-AR1 (Discrimination and Harassment Grievance Procedure) and AAC-AR2 (Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure) may be reviewed online at https://www.bismarckschools.org/school-board/district-administrative-policies. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and grievance procedures: Stacey Geiger, Human Resource Director/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator 128 Soo Line Drive, Bismarck, ND 58501 Telephone number: (701) 323-4070 or Stacey_Geiger@bismarckschools.org.

All children with disabilities residing within the boundaries of Bismarck Public Schools that need special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated through the child find process under with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), regardless of the severity of their disability. This includes children with disabilities attending private schools. BPS administrative policy FDE (Education of Students with Disabilities) may be reviewed online at https://www.bismarckschools.org/school-board/district-administrative-policies. Anyone who suspects a student between the ages of 3 and 21 may have a disability should contact Danica Nelson, Bismarck Public Schools Special Education Director, at 701-323-4029 or Danica_Nelson@bismarckschools.org.

BPS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs and activities. Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the District has a duty to identify, locate, refer, evaluate and if eligible, provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. BPS administrative policy AACA (Section 504) and regulation AACA-AR (Section 504 Evaluation Standards and Procedures) may be reviewed online at https://www.bismarckschools.org/school-board/district-administrative-policies. For information regarding parent/guardian and student rights, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, location, evaluation, and placement into Section 504 programs, please contact Stacey Geiger, Section 504 Coordinator, at 701-323-4070 or Stacey_Geiger@Bismarckschools.org.