News & Announcements
Bismarck Public Schools Foundation to award over $38k, awardees to be recognized at the May 23rd BPSF Board meeting
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation will award $38,050 through 46 scholarship awards to deserving seniors to further their education. During the 2021/2022 school year, the BPS Foundation developed six new scholarships, first year recipients are notated as such...
Scholarship developed to honor David Blackstead, established by the Capital City Lions Club
The David Blackstead Capital City Lions Club Scholarship was established by the Capital City Lions club to honor David’s impact on the Bismarck community. Starting in the spring of 2023, one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Bismarck Public...
BPS Foundation Senior Salute features to honor all BPS graduating seniors
To showcase community support and recognition for this year’s seniors, the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation will air a series of 30-minute features for BHS, CHS, LHS and SCHS that will be broadcast on KFYR-TV and West Dakota Fox. The programs have been sponsored by...
BHS/CHS Classes of 2002 plan 20-year reunion, proceeds to benefit BPS Family Assistance
The classes of 2002 are setting aside the rivalries, to join forces in planning a 20 year all-school reunion. After nearly 2 years of social distancing, restricted travel, and many other limitations; the planning committee is hopeful that this year’s reunion will not...
Local BPS Students’ art to be displayed in Paw Art Parade
The Bismarck Public School Foundation’s 2nd Paw Art community fundraiser was a resounding success. In total, over $6,000 was raised to benefit the BPS Foundation, BPS Fine Arts Department, and the Central Dakota Humane Society. BPS students drew portraits of pets...
Arizona Waite – Northridge Elementary
Congratulations to Arizona Waite from Northridge Elementary School! Mrs. Nodland nominated Arizona Waite for the Student of the Week feature. Arizona comes to school EVERY day with a smile, positive attitude and ready to work. She is always concerned about helping...
Lincoln Community Club establishes Lincoln Elementary Scholarship
The BPS Foundation is honored to announce the development of the Lincoln Elementary Scholarship, established by the Lincoln Community Club! The Lincoln Community Club raises money for charitable causes such as the Bismarck Rural Firefighter's Association, Make-A-Wish...
Bismarck Public Schools Foundation to award over $30k to deserving seniors in 2022
Bismarck Public Schools Foundation to award over $30k to deserving seniors in 2022 The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation will award over $30,000 to deserving seniors to further their education. Five new scholarships were developed within the 2021/2022 school year,...
First in the Family Scholarship developed to assist students who will be the first in their family to attend post-secondary education
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce the development of a new scholarship! The First in the Family Scholarship was established by Mylo and Jan Candee. The scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from Bismarck Public Schools who will be...
BPS Foundation partnered with Publishing Concepts for Oral History Project for BHS and CHS Alumni
BPS Foundation has recently launched a new initiative called the Oral History project in which we collect stories from alumni. Our stories reflect our history and we want to ensure that those stories can be documented and provided for future alumni for years to come....
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