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Welcome to the

Bismarck Public Schools Foundation

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is dedicated to our partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools to empower all students to thrive by providing recognition, service and program enhancements to both students and staff.

In scholarships to deserving BPS students

In Grants to Innovative BPS Teachers & Staff

A Legacy of support

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) was established in 1989 by the Bismarck School Board. The Bismarck School Board created a board of directors for the foundation to generate funds and other gifts for the school district. In 2003 the BPSF obtained its 501 (c)(3) status as a tax exempt organization. Donors may deduct contributions to the BPSF as provided in section 170 of the tax code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers and gifts to the BPSF for its use are deductible for federal, estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the provisions of the tax code.

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Support Your School

Although schools across BPS teach similar curriculum, the student needs can vary greatly from school to school. Find out how you can help!

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Support Your Passion

Established programs within BPS provide critical support system to our students within the Bismarck community to empower all students within BPS to thrive. Whether it is our Students in Transition program or Mental Health programming there are so many opportunities that you can join BPSF to enrich the lives of our BPS students.

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FEATURED INITIATIVES

Support your passion and the programs that make a difference across our district

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation provides funding opportunities for a variety of programs across the district ranging from basic needs to scholarship opportunities. Find out more about how you can help today!

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Help us keep our students warm this winter

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation would like to thank all of the generous donors who donated winter gear or financially to help us supply to winter gear to students in need. We are still accepting funding for those who would still like to donate for needs that will arise throughout the winter.

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News & Announcements

BPSF Recognizes BPS Students of the Quarter for 2nd Quarter

Feb 22, 2021

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation would like to congratulate and recognize our Student of the Quarter Awardees for Q2 within the BPS middle and high schools: Bismarck High School Students of the Quarter: Juan Flores Vazquez, Cortez Laselute, Riley Fogarty,...

Community raises over $16,000 for BPS Family Assistance Fund, helping struggling BPS families.

Feb 17, 2021

Through the efforts of Giving Hearts Day, the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation was able to raise $16,273 for the BPS family assistance fund. The BPS family assistance fund has traditionally provided support to meet basic needs for struggling families. Most often...

BPSF recognizes Students of the Week for the month of January

Feb 12, 2021

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation would like to congratulate and recognize our Student of the Week Awardees for the month of January, they are as follows: Saylor Greff of Solheim Elementary for the week of January 11th Johanna Stromstad of Roosevelt Elementary...