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Welcome the Bismarck Public School District!
Whether you are a person seeking a job within our district, a visitor trying to locate a school, a parent confirming school days off, and, of course, a student wondering what's for lunch, you will find it all here!
We have a spot for visitors, employees, students, parents and schools located at the very top of each page. You can also search for general information, visit our district departments, review curriculum, check out the BPS Foundation, or see what the School Board has been up to.
If you still can't find what you need, use the "Contact Us" or "Search" buttons to the left.
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About Bismarck
Bismarck is the capital city of North Dakota. It's centrally located in the state and bordered on the west by the scenic Missouri River. Bismarck's population wasabout 59,500 in 2007. Add in Mandan & Lincoln and the population rises to about 80,000.
The Bismarck Public School District has been in the education business for over 125 years (since 1873). The first graduating class was in 1887, when two people graduated. In 2003, 826 students graduated. The oldest building is part of BHS, built in 1934, and the newest building is Horizon Middle School, which opened in January 2001.
We are the largest school districts in the state, with 10,717 students in 2008-09 and 1,640 staff members. We have over 500 classrooms in fifteen grade schools, three middle schools, two senior high schools, an alternative high school, a career and technical center, and an early childhood program.
Our drop-out rate in 2007-2008 was 1.9%, or 47 students, and the average daily attendance was 96.5%. All of our schools are "accredited with commendation" by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some schools have received "Blue Ribbon" awards, a high national honor.
High school graduation requires 22 credits 2009 and 24 by 2012. Over 20% of students in grades 10-12 are members of the National Honor Society, and 25% of the seniors are Presidential Academic Fitness Award winners, maintaining an A- or higher GPA and score at the 85th percentile or above on a national achievement test.
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Partner Links
Visit the following affiliates and partners of our community who continue to support our district and its staff and students.
If you are a community member interested in being listed here, contact Renae Hoffmann Walker with the BPS Community Relations Department.
Renae Hoffmann Walker
Community Relations Director
701-323-4091
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Activate America (link)
The Goal of Activate America is to help Americans live longer, better and healthier lives by focusing on community based solutions to combat obesity and chronic disease.
Bismarck - Mandan Chamber of Commerce (link)
With more than 1000 members, the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce is one of the most powerful business organizations in the state. From our involvement on behalf of our members in government affairs to providing networking and educational opportunities, the Chamber is here to serve the interests and needs of our members.
Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau (link)
The Bismarck-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau believes that the more businesses we involved in the CVB, the more successful and effective we can be in contributing to the well being of our economy.
Bismarck Mandan Development Association (link)
Get the latest information on Bismarck-Mandan as well as links to other community entities.
Bismarck Parks & Recreation (link)
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District provides the community with activities ranging from arts and sciences to camping and boating including youth athletic and arts programs.
Bismarck Public Library (link)
Bismarck Public Library was established in 1917 in a building funded by Andrew Carnegie at 6th Street and Thayer Avenue. In 1963, a modern building was erected at 6th Street and Avenue A to provide more space. The new library was called the Veterans Memorial Public Library, because a bond levy honoring World War II and Korean War veterans helped fund the building.
Bismarck State College (link)
Bismarck State College, the fourth largest college in the North Dakota University System, is a comprehensive community college providing student-centered learning in these areas: transfer courses, technical programs, online classes and programs, corporate and continuing education, and workforce training.
Bismarck Tribune (link)
Established in 1873, the Bismarck Tribune is the official newspaper of the state of North Dakota, county of Burleigh and city of Bismarck. It is published daily. The Bismarck Tribune is a member of the Associated Press.
Central Dakota Children's Choir (link)
Central Dakota Children's Choir (CDCC), was formed to inspire children to a lifelong of singing through the performance of fine choral music. Serving youth in grades 3-12, CDCC consists of five choirs with 300 singers from public, private, and homeschools from the area. The choirs perform at events and their own concerts and provide free educational concerts for area schools. The choirs sing 30-40 times a year.
CDCC is located in the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex, 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
City of Bismarck (link)
The official web site for Bismarck North Dakota.
Community Access Television (link)
Community Access Television is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public, education and government (PEG) access television facility serving 34,000 cable households in and web casting from the Bismarck, North Dakota area.
Dollars for Scholars (link)
Bismarck Dollars for Scholars advocates post-secondary education for every Bismarck student by recognizing academic achievement and awarding scholarships.
Gateway to Science (link)
Gateway to Science is the only hands-on science center in North Dakota and serves as a regional resource for informal science education. Located in the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex, 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck, just north of Bismarck State College. The exhibits gallery is fun for the whole family!
KFYR 550 AM (link)
KFYR (550 AM kHz) is a radio station located in Bismarck, North Dakota owned by Clear Channel Communications. It transmits on a 5,000 watt signal that can be heard in seven U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.
Because of it's location near the end of the AM band and because of North Dakota's flat landscape it can be heard in five states and two Canadian provinces. It has the largest land coverage area in the United States of any AM radio station during daytime hours.
KFYR began playing ethnic German Oom-pah music until sometime in the early 1960s, when it switched to popular and oldies format. It was very popular with teenagers by virtue of its "torrid twenty" countdown show which featured the twenty popular hits of the week. It was revamped in the late 1990s and since then has broadcast a variety of programming, with news and talk radio during the day, and classic rock and oldies music during the evening.
KFYR-TV Online (link)
KFYR-TV serves the Bismarck area and all of western North Dakota. Our experienced news staff ensures that we live up to the slogan "The News Leader" with more than three and a half hours of live local news each day, more local news than is available anywhere else. We remain the only broadcasting company to employ local news reporters at all of our western North Dakota stations. The Emmy Award for Best Local Newscast presented to KFYR-TV by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2002 was just the latest in a series of competitive awards recognizing the station's commitment to its community.
KXMB CBS 12 Online (link)
KXMB CBS12 is a CBS Television affiliate located at 1811 North 15th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota. It is part of Reiten Televison, Inc., one of only two locally owned and operated televison groups in North Dakota and one of only a few in the country.
National Education Association (NEA) (link)
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3.2 million members work at every level of education-from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) (link)
The NCLB Act, which reauthorizes the ESEA, incorporates the principles and strategies that include increased accountability for States, school districts, and schools; greater choice for parents and students, particularly those attending low-performing schools; more flexibility for States and local educational agencies (LEAs) in the use of Federal education dollars; and a stronger emphasis on reading, especially for our youngest children.
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (DPI) (link)
The Superintendent of Public Instruction is required to enforce all state statutes and federal regulations pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of public schools and related programs, supervise the ND Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and the State Library, operate the Department of Public Instruction efficiently and effectively, expand the delivery options that increase educational opportunities for all North Dakota citizens, evaluate and communicate educational policy and vision to all North Dakota residents and serve as an advocate for adequate financial resources to support public education.
North Dakota State Government (link)
The official Web Site for the state of North Dakota.
North Dakota Tourism (link)
Want to know what's happening in North Dakota? You've come to the right place. Here you will find the latest news releases, newsletters, tourism updates and blogs.
Northern Plains Commerce Centre (link)
The City of Bismarck is building a full service commerce center offering one convenient location-to reach markets anywhere in North America and around the world. The Northern Plains Commerce Centre (NPCC) is being built on the Northern Plains, at Bismarck, North Dakota. Whether you ship by highway, rail, ocean or air, the 243 acre NPCC will expand your business horizons.
YMCA Membership Information (link)
For pricing and membership information visit the YMCA web site.
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