News & Announcements
2nd Annual Paw Art to benefit 3 local causes
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation has again partnered with the BPS Fine Arts programs within BPS and Central Dakota Humane Society to bring you the 2nd annual Paw Art fundraiser! For each photo submitted with along with a $20 tax-deductible donation you will...
Scholarship developed to honor Ardys J. Munson/Swanson, BHS English Teacher
The Ardys J. Munson/Swanson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 by Clarice Nassif Ransom in memory of Ardys J. Munson/Swanson, English teacher at Bismarck High School for over 30 years. Nassif Ransom credits her love for writing to a journalism class taught...
Kids’ Kicks 2021- Fill the Ice Castle
Event Name: Kids' Kicks Date/Time: November 16th 10am-7pm Location: SCHEEL'S parking lot To help our struggling BPS families and students, the BPS Foundation is hosting Kids’ Kicks, a fundraising effort for cold weather gear. Help us Fill the Ice Castle with new...
Take-out the winter gear expense for our students in need on Thursday, November 4th
Event Name: Take-out the cold for student in need of Winter gear Date/Time: Thursday November 4th, 11am-10pm Location: Applebee's North and South Locations https://youtu.be/y2q0xbsjVck Join Applebee's and the BPS Foundation on Thursday, November 4th to "Take-out" the...
Take-out the back to school supply expense our students in need on Thursday, September 16th
Event Name: Take-out the back to school supply expense our students in need Date/Time: Thursday September 16th, 11am-10pm Location: Applebee’s North and South Locations To help our struggling BPS families and students, the BPS Foundation along with the Applebee’s...
Tri-Energy Cooperative (Cenex) Gallons of Gratitude program to donate over $250,000 to local school foundations for teacher classroom supplies and enhancements
Tri-Energy Cooperative has announced a partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation called Gallons of Gratitude, which is meant to recognize the excellence of our teachers despite the ongoing challenges they face. For every fill up at Cenex-branded fuel...
Annual Fill the Bus event Wednesday, August 18th to help students in need prepare for Back to School
For 25 consecutive years, iHeart Media, along with community businesses and individual donors, have partnered with Bismarck Public Schools to assist students in need with an event called Fill the Bus. On August 18th from 6am-6pm, iHeart Media will be...
Bismarck Public Schools Foundation to award over $23k to deserving seniors
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation will award $23,475 to deserving seniors to further their education. Two new scholarships were developed within the 2020/2021 school year. The Brandon Thompson Memorial Scholarship will honor Brandon’s memory by being awarded to...
A Memorial Scholarship for Brandon Thomsen (CHS Class of 2021) has been established
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of a new scholarship. The Brandon Thomsen Memorial Scholarship has been established and is meant to recognize his willingness to give to others, even upon his passing when he became an...
Bismarck Public Schools Senior Salute Series to honor 2021 BPS Seniors
https://youtu.be/m49XEzDXLws 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...
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