Dear New Salem-Almont Families, Students, and Staff,
Welcome back to another exciting school year at New Salem-Almont Schools! I hope this letter finds you refreshed and ready to embark on a year filled with new learning opportunities, growth, and memorable experiences.
As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, I am filled with enthusiasm for what lies ahead. Our dedicated team of educators and staff has been working over the summer to prepare for your return. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where every student can reach his/her potential.
Enrollment and Transportation:
If you have moved into the school district this summer and would like your child(ren) to attend New Salem-Almont, please call the elementary school at 843-7823 or the JH/HS at 843-7610.
If you live in New Salem, the Board voted to continue to run in-town bus routes with stops at 3rd and 7th street before and after school. We may need to make some slight changes for the afternoon routes with so many students riding. If you have child(ren) that will be riding on the in-town bus, please fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/TrLRQ6qqwvtCWLhT8
Important Dates to Remember:
To prepare for the beginning of school, I wanted to share some important dates/times to put down on your calendar:
August 5th-8th Kindergarten Bootcamp
August 7th High School Registration/Schedule Change
· 11th-12th Grades: 10:00AM-12:00PM 9th-10th Grades: 1:00PM-3:00PM
August 14th Open House 4:00PM-6:00PM
· Open House is a time where parents and students can come and meet their teachers, bring school supplies to put in desks and lockers, and pay for applicable fees.
· Parent scholarship meeting for 11th/12th grade students/parents at 5:30PM in the Band room.
· 6th grade orientation in the H.S. gym at 6:15PM.
August 15th William Grube: Artificial Intelligence Speaker
· Community members are invited from 11:15AM to 11:45AM to learn more about A.I.
August 20th 1st Day of School
August 27th Picture Day
New Staff and Exciting Changes
This year, we are pleased to introduce several new staff and new opportunities across our district:
1. New Full-Time Staff:
· Ruth Roth will student-teach in 4th grade under the direction of Miss Roehrich.
· Miss Roehrich will be taking over the PVE library duties which are being expanded to include cybersecurity requirements.
· English department will have two new additions: Amy Austin and Sally Henke.
· Brooke Kunz, joins our agricultural education department while offering a new science credit and some FACS courses.
· Annie Dukart will be taking over the business manager duties.
2. Cybersecurity Requirements: This school year your children will be introduced to more lessons regarding cybersecurity as required by N.D. law and have opportunities for more hands-on lessons with technology including coding and STEM activities.
3. Facility Improvements: This summer, we are in the process of adding a greenhouse to our agricultural program as well as updating our Family and Consumer Science room to add new curriculum for middle and high school students.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward together, let us embrace the opportunities and challenges of this new school year with a positive mindset. Together our efforts will create a supportive and enriching environment where every student can achieve their full potential.
On behalf of the entire New Salem-Almont Schools team, I extend a warm welcome back to all our students, families, and staff. Let’s make the 2024-2025 school year one of the best yet!
Sincerely,
Brian Christopherson
Brian Christopherson
Superintendent
New Salem-Almont Schools