Scranton Public School

Daily Announcements, January 17, 2025 No School There is no school Monday for teacher in-service. Wrestling The wrestlers are competing in Miles City today and tomorrow. Good luck wrestlers! Basketball! Tonight, the C, B and A boys play Beach in Scranton starting at 4:00. Tomorrow, the JV and varsity boys play Garrison in Scranton starting at 1:00. Go get 'em NightHawks! Bake Sale FBLA is sponsoring a bake sale at tonight's games for a free will donation. Lots of goodies will be available for the long, cold week-end! Science Olympiad Any students grades 7-12 interested in Science O. will meet today at 3:00 in Miss Miller's room. AHOY will meet tonight in the school library between the JV and varsity game. Quote of the Day "You wouldn't have won if we'd beaten you." ~ Yogi Berra

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Daily Announcements, January 16, 2025 Mentors/Mentees Will meet today during 3rd period. Girls' Basketball The JV and varsity play in Flasher tonight starting at 5:00. Please dismiss at 1:30 for departure at 1:40. Good luck ladies! AHOY Will meet Friday, January 17, in the school library between the JV and varsity game. Quote of the Day "For driving, a January thaw was always preferable to actual ice, but when it was over things froze more treacherously than before. And in its melting and condensing the roadside snow turned to clumps reminiscent of black-spotted cauliflower. Better never to have thawed." ― Lorrie Moore, A Gate at the Stairs

January is designated "School Board Appreciation Month". Thank you to Andy Fisher, Kory Ruggles, Ryan Schumacher, Megan Oase and Deidre Mack for your commitment to Scranton Public School!

Daily Announcements, January 15, 2025 Board Meeting The regular monthly meeting is tonight at 7:00. FBLA Will meet today at 3:00 in Mrs. Weber's room. Parent Meeting The high school Choice Ready parent meeting is postponed to Wednesday, January 22, at 6:00 p.m. Quote of the Day "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents." ~ Bob Ross, artist

Coding, Collaboration, and Creativity! Our 5th-grade class just wrapped up an exciting Sphero Bolt challenge! The students were tasked with designing and building sleds to help Santa deliver presents to three different houses on a festive map filled with trees and obstacles. After collaborating with the senior class to design and build their sleds, the 5th graders took the reins. They block-coded their way through the challenge, ensuring Santa had enough time at each house to make his deliveries. Way to go, future engineers and coders!

Before Christmas break, the 3rd graders learned a Christmas carol from Mexico. The song spoke of bunuelos which are a donut-like pastry that is commonly made and eaten for Christmas and other festivals. I challenged them that if they could remember the song and what bunuelos were that I would make some for them when we returned from break. They succeeded so I tried my hand at making some bunuelos for the first time and we got to enjoy them today! It's so fun to learn about other cultures and customs through music!

Update to tonight's girls' games: there is no C game. The JV game starts at 5:30.

Daily Announcements, January 14, 2025 Girls' Basketball The C, B and A teams play Bowman in Hettinger tonight starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 2:15 for departure at 2:30. Tonight is Ag Appreciation Night. Thank you to the sponsors for providing free admission and popcorn to all attendees! Good luck Night Hawks! FBLA Will meet tomorrow at 3:00 in Mrs. Weber's room. Parent Meeting The high school parent meeting on Choice Ready has been postponed from tomorrow (1/15), to Wednesday, January 22, at 6:00 in the lunchroom. Quote of the Day "Snow is diamonds for a faery's feet; Blithely and bonnily she trips along, Her lips a-carol with a merry song, And in her eyes the meaning... Life is sweet!" ― Ruby Archer

FBLA Bake Sale Fundraiser We can't wait to satisfy your sweet tooth on Friday! FBLA MEMBERS must provide one dozen cookies, bars, or other baked treat or one large whole item such as a cake. Bake Sale items need to be to the school by 3pm Friday, January 17.

Thank you, Lieutenant Dunn and Deputy Roemmich for shoveling the sidewalk!

Tonight's varsity boys' game at Killdeer will be live on Consolidated Channel 18.

Daily Announcements, January 13, 2025 Congratulations! To our Night Hawks wrestlers in the Night Hawks Classic: Nick Nobitz,4th in varsity; Nate Dobitz, 4th in varsity; and Tyler Hofland, 2nd in JH. Good job guys! Boys' Basketball The C, B and A teams play in Killdeer tonight starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 12:45 for departure at 1:00. Scranton will be picked up at the junction Good luck to all teams! Quote of the Day "It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it." ~ John Burroughs

This is very humbling to announce as I know any awards received are a total team effort. We have the best students, teachers, staff, and parents around. I accept this award on behalf of all of you. Thank you everyone for focusing on providing the best education possible for our students!

Business Manager/Secretary Job Opening for 2025-2026 School Year Scranton Public School Business Manager/Secretary Position Scranton Public School District will be filling the business manager/secretary position for the 2025-2026 school year. The full-time position will begin July 1, 2025. There will be training that must be completed in February of 2025 and some part-time work this spring semester will be available to help prepare for the position. Job Summary: The Business Manager oversees the financial and administrative operations of Scranton Public School. This role ensures compliance with state and federal laws, manages the school’s budget, and supports the overall mission of providing quality education to students. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Management: a. Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Superintendent and School Board. b. Oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and investments. c. Prepare financial reports and present them to the School Board and other stakeholders. d. Ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements, including mill levy certification. e. Maintain a filing system for requisitions, purchase orders, and accounts of the District. 2. Audit and Compliance: a. Coordinate and prepare for annual audits. b. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with North Dakota Century Code and other relevant regulations. c. Implement internal controls to safeguard school assets. 3. Human Resources: a. Manage employee benefits, payroll, and personnel records. b. Ensure compliance with labor laws and school policies. 4. Procurement and Inventory: a. Oversee the procurement process, including bidding and purchasing of goods and services. b. Maintain an accurate inventory of school assets and supplies. 5. Administrative Support: a. Prepare board packets and other materials for School Board meetings. b. Maintain district records and ensure they are accessible and up-to-date. c. Compute district enrollment projections. d. Assistance with Powerschool schedules. e. Provide administrative support to the Superintendent and other school administrators. f. Attend meetings as assigned by Board or requested by Superintendent and record minutes of all meetings at which required to attend. g. Maintain record on open enrollments, out-of-district students, and tuitioned students. h. Respond to open records requests. Qualifications: · Certification as a School Business Manager in North Dakota (or willingness to obtain certification). · Accounting background or experience. · Strong knowledge of state and federal laws related to school finance and administration. · Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. · Proficiency in financial software and data management systems. Working Conditions: · Full-time 12-month position with occasional evening · Office environment · Competitive Pay and Benefits Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Superintendent Kelly Pierce. This position will remain open until filled. Scranton Public School PO Box 126 Scranton ND 58653 kelly.pierce@k12.nd.ud 701-275-8266

Congratulations! To the girls on the victory last night! Boys' Basketball The C, B and A teams play in Bowman tonight starting at 4:00. Scranton will be picked up at 2:30. Please dismiss at 2:15. Good luck! Wrestling Good luck to our wrestlers in the Hettinger Classic today and tomorrow! All State Auditions Good luck to Ali B. and Phoenix auditioning today! Choice Ready Meeting The High School Parent Meeting on Choice Ready that was scheduled for January 15th, will be rescheduled to January 22nd at 6:00 p.m., due to the rescheduling of the school board meeting. Quote of the Day "January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow." — Sara Coleridge

Daily Announcements, January 9, 2025 Wrestling The wrestlers have a mixer tonight in Hettinger starting at 5:00. Go Night Hawks! Girls' Basketball The B and A teams play in Bison tonight starting at 5:00. Please dismiss at 2:30 to depart at 2:45. Good luck Night Hawks! Quote of the Day "Only the pursuit of happiness is guaranteed. The rest is up to you." ~ David T. Fagan

Scranton School will start on time! Roads have a glaze of light snow on them and travel speeds are reduced. Buses will make the routes but will reduce speed as needed. Drive safely everyone and let's have a great day at school!

Just went for a little drive. I am thinking in the morning I may need some road reports from any Scranton School Stakeholders. I'll be getting out early to check roads, but as always, it is a big school district and the roads can be much different from one side of the district to the other. Do not hesitate to text me in the morning with some road reports so I can make the best decision possible for our students and bus drivers. 701-523-6166

Soups and Hoops!