The Cardinal Corner

Dear Families,

We are excited and ready to welcome our students back to school! We will begin our new school year on Tuesday, August 20th. Our staff has been working hard to prepare our school for our students to return to. As I enter my third year as your Superintendent, I feel very fortunate to work with a dedicated staff, a supportive school board, and our amazing students and families. This school district along with our small town community has made such a positive impact on my life! I am so grateful to be here! My husband and I absolutely love Carrington!

The connection between school and community plays a vital role for the success and well-being of our students. When we work together as one cohesive unit, we create an environment that supports and strengthens the academic, social and emotional growth of our students. It is through our shared efforts of collaboration and communication that we can continue to empower our students to succeed. I believe in our staff, our students and the strength of our community. Together, we can achieve greatness and make a positive impact on the lives of our students.

Let's make this a great year! I look forward to seeing each and everyone of you either at the school, out in the community, or at any of our Cardinal events!

Please remember my door is always open and if you need anything you can call me at 701-652-3136 or email janelle.helm@k12.nd.us

Please scroll through this information for our Elementary, Middle and High School.

Sincerely,

Janelle Helm

Superintendent

Follow us on Twitter (@CardsCPS), Instagram (@Carringtoncardinals), and Facebook, or download our Carrington Public Schools App.

Email: contact@carrington.k12.nd.us
Website: www.carrington.k12.nd.us
Location: 100 3rd Avenue South, Carrington, ND, USA
Phone: (701)652-3136
Twitter: @CardsCPS

Busses will continue using DOOR 7

We will continue to use door 7 as our bus pick-up and drop-off location. Please remind your students to walk and look look both ways when they are crossing into the parking lot by door 7. Our number one goal is to ensure the safety of all our students. At the elementary school, only students who are walking/biking or have a parent/guardian picking them up or dropping them off will use door 1. First round bus students (busses 1, 4, 9, and 7), along with students using door 1, will be dismissed at the 3:15 bell. At 3:17 a bell will dismiss second round bus students (2, 3, 6, and 8).

Pick-up and Drop-off loop.

DO NOT leave your car unattended in the elementary pick-up/drop-off loop. The driver must be with their car at all times when in these lanes. If you enter the building, you MUST park your car in the parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation!

Elementary doors will open at 3:10pm for student pick-up. Please wait to enter the building until 3:10 pm.

Your bus driver will be contacting you prior to the first day of school with your pick up time and their phone number. If you are on a rural route and your child does not plan to ride please contact your bus driver directly. If you need assistance please contact the high school office at 652-3136 after 6:45am.

Please consider using e-funds to pay for student fees. You can use e-funds to make online payments to your child's lunch account, participation fees, student and adult activity tickets, Cardinal Insurance, and more! Please check it our on our school website or our school app.

TIP: Pay using your bank account routing number rather than your credit card to minimize the convenience fee!

Janelle Helm, Superintendent

Connor Weber, High School Principal

Jenna Helseth, Elementary Principal

Karla Michaelson, Dean of Students

Josey Skytland, Technology Director

McKenzie Johnson - Fourth Grade

Kadyn Mehring - Fourth Grade, Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach and Elementary Volleyball Coach

Hayleigh LaBelle - Pre-School

Walker Carr - Social Studies, Assistant Football and Wrestling Coach

McKenzie Davis - East Central Special Education - Junior High

Arick Scherr - Head Girls Golf Coach

Wayne Shipman - Assistant Girls Golf Coach

April Bernston - Head Track Coach

Here are a few forms that we need you to look through...

Digital Media Release - You only need to return this document if you do NOT want your child featured on any of the school media outlets.

Parents' Rights Information - Please review both of these documents.

Application for Free and Reduced Meals - Please review this information and if you need any help filling out these forms please call the school and talk with our Business Manager, Kim Edland ( 652-3136) or email kimary.edland@k12.nd.us