Silver Ranch Report
STAMPEDE - BETTER TOGETHER
MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Our Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."
Our Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."
Our Values: Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion and Leadership.
February 2026
REF: Summer 2026 Camp Edventure Registration
Dear Parents/Guardians of current K-4 BPS Students,
Camp Edventure is a free, four-week, elementary, summer school program that is offered at Bismarck Public schools. Children whose parents live in the Bismarck Public School District and are entering grades 1-5 for fall of 2026 are eligible to attend Camp Edventure. The goal of CampED is for children to maintain or improve their academic skills in reading and math.
DATES: June 1st – June 26th, 2026 (4 weeks)
TIME: 8am - 1pm
REGISTRATION WINDOW: February 2nd – March 31st, 2026
• TRANSPORTATION: Busing service is not provided for Camp Edventure. Parents/Guardians will need to provide transportation.
• BREAKFAST/LUNCH: CampED meal options will be communicated in May by your registered CampED school.
• ATTENDANCE: Registration is for the entire 4-week session, if your family has attendance conflicts, please contact your CampED school principal to share conflicts.
Parents/Guardians can register their BPS student/s for CampED online through PowerSchool. CampED registration opens Monday, February 2nd and continues through Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. All registrations received before the deadline will be guaranteed a spot in CampED. Late registrations will be placed on a waiting list, and parents will be notified if space becomes available. Each child attending CampED needs to have a form completed and signed by a parent of legal guardian.
Directions to register online:
• Login to PowerSchool at https://bismarck.ps.state.nd.us (If you don’t have a login, contact your child’s school office to get started.)
• Once you’ve logged in, click on the “Forms” link on the left side.
• Select the “Camp Edventure Registration Form” filing it out with your student’s information and submit.
Beginning in March all families will receive an email confirming your students’ CampED registration. Confirmations will be sent on a weekly basis through the end of March. After registering, if circumstances change requiring your child to be withdrawn, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible so that a child on the waiting list can be placed.
Paper registration forms are available and should be returned to your student’s current BPS school office. Please contact your current school office if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Molly Enockson
BPS Camp Edventure Coordinator
Silver Ranch PAC will be sponsoring meals for staff during Parent Teacher conferences on February 9th and 12th. February 9th will be a taco bar, and the 12th will be a pulled pork sandwich. Please click the button below for a sign-up genius if you are willing to donate!
Silver Ranch PAC is partnering with Student Council to provide a family night for all Silver Ranch families! A movie will be shown in the gym so bring your blankets, pillows, chairs etc. to get cozy and enjoy a movie during these chilly winter evenings. Small activities such as coloring or board games will be available in the cafeteria for those needing to get the wiggles out during the movie.
Student Council will be providing concession items for purchase!
The next dine-to-donate opportunity will be February 26th at Blaze Pizza from 5:00PM to 8:00PM! You can choose to dine in and show the flyer on your phone or paper copy OR you can also order online for pickup only using code: FUNDA and Silver ranch will receive 20% of all sales! A flyer will be sent home with your student closer to the event date and will also be posted on the Silver Ranch Facebook page. Funds raised go towards supporting Silver Ranch events for staff and students!
Last month’s dine to donate at Firehouse Subs raised $145.82 for our school so we want to thank all of you that took the time to stop by and support the stampede!
Help Boost Kids' Safety, Privacy, and Security
When kids start to go online, whether they're playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or just following their curiosity on Google, it's important that they understand the basics of online privacy and safety. With some general guidelines around what information is and isn't OK to share, and some help from parents when they're unsure, kids can have fun and learn a lot in the digital world.
In 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade we have spent time this month, during Library Media, learning about strong passwords and why they are important. All students then got the opportunity to change their passwords. We do this once a year in grades 2-5.
Click here to learn more about how to help boost your kids’ safety, privacy and security. If you have a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader try this Family Activity Sheet
School times will be adjusted starting on August 20, 2026, the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. This decision was made after reviewing parent and staff feedback on surveys conducted earlier in the school year.
Elementary will now run from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Middle will go from 8:40 AM to 3:30 PM, and High will be in session from 8:30 AM to 3:38 PM.
At the January 12 Bismarck School Board meeting, Dr. Fastnacht shared a report about the current status of bell times and the new two-tier transportation system. His full report can be viewed below:
Help us spread the word about the upcoming Kindergarten Registration Month, beginning on Sunday, February 1. Please remind friends and family members that registering early is the best way to secure a spot in their boundary school. More information about registering can be found at www.bismarckschools.org/kreg
Gearing Up for Kindergarten
Gearing Up for Kindergarten is a program BPS is now offering to help families with kindergarteners prepare for the upcoming school year. Four sessions are being offered, with topics tailored to the needs of incoming kindergarteners.
Multiple session times and locations are being offered for each topic; families are welcome to attend whichever ones best fit their schedule and interests. More information can be found at www.bismarckschools.org/gearingup
Art Club will be held on Thursdays in the Silver Ranch Blue Collaboration Wing. The dates are as follows:
February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
The Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards honor five exceptional educators in the Bismarck-Mandan area across Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education categories. Presented by the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC's Excellence in Education Committee, these awards recognize outstanding teaching accomplishments and dedication to student success. If you know a teacher who has made a significant impact on students and transformed lives, this is your chance to recognize their dedication and hard work with the Crystal Apple Award.
Nominees are evaluated based on submitted biographies and colleague support letters, with awards presented during surprise ceremonies in May for Teacher Appreciation Month.
Nominations close February 25th.
SILVER RANCH ELEMENTARY
Bismarck, ND 58503
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 7:00-3:30
Fri. 7:00-3:00
Website: https://www.bismarckschools.org/silverranch
Location: 4511 Silver Boulevard, Bismarck, ND, USA
Phone: 701-323-4250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilverRanchElementaryBismarck