“The Mission of the New Salem-Almont Public Schools is to engage, empower, and elevate.”
New Salem-Almont School District
Prairie View Elementary
Grades K-5 Enrollment 182
Student/Ratio 16:1
All Day Kindergarten 5 days/week
Two sections of grade K-4
Standard-based grading
School-wide Title
New Salem-Almont High School
Grades 6-12 Enrollment 190
Average Graduating Class: 27
New CTE Shop (Aug. 1, 2023)
Middle School setting for grades 6th-8th
Two teachers for each required core curriculum
Electives include business and computers, music, weight training, and Vocational Education
NSAHS has one of the top Vo-Ag programs in the state. Students are offered a variety of courses and with the new additional 10,000 sq. ft., more opportunities will be added.
As a district, New Salem-Almont Public Schools have embraced the MTSS model. Administration and teachers regularly present at the state NDMTSS conference and have attended the national RIT At-Work Conference.
What Teachers are Saying about New Salem-Almont
New Salem-Almont is a welcoming community and district where new staff feel support from day one. Our administrators are accessible, encouraging, and committed to helping teachers feel successful in their classrooms. Teachers are trusted as professionals, provided with opportunities to grow, and supported when trying new ideas. All staff share a common goal centered around engaging, empowering, and elevating every student for success. If you are looking for a place where you can create real connections, grow professionally, and impact the lives of students, New Salem-Almont may be the right fit for you.
-Miss. Tesslin Heupel, English teacher
If YOU are passionate about engaging students, elevating them to their full potential, and empowering them to have success, we are the schol for you. We offer small class sizes, encouraging administrators, engaging mentoring programs, professional development opportunities, and strong community support that come together to help everyone thrive. If you are seeking to grow professionally and reach your full teaching potential, New Salem-Almont is the school for you.
Mrs. Sabrina Yoney, Math
At New Salem-Almont, teachers are appreciated and supported. Our small school helps us build strong relationships with students, families, and each other, giving you the chance to make a real difference every day. Staff work together, share ideas, and help one another both at work and outside of it. NSA is closely tied with the community, with many people attending school events and celebrating our students' achievements in and outside the classroom. We focus on professional growth, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Your skills and passion would not just belong here; they would help shape the future of our school and community.
Mrs. Ashley Kautzman, Grade 5 teacher
Our Community
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New Salem, North Dakota
Located 30 miles west of Bismark/Mandan on I-94
Population 973
Home of Salem Sue, the world's largest Holstein Cow
Home of North Dakota CountryFest
Host of the Morton County Fair
Red Trail Links, a 9 hole grass green course
Hunting & fishing opportunities
Student Extra-Curricular Activities
FFA: Every year students in grades 7-12 compete in local, state, and national events consistently taking home awards.
Athletics: The football team was 9-man state champions in 2022 and took 2nd place in 2016 & 2018. The wrestling team won the last four Region Dual titles. NSAHS also fields teams in volleyball, basketball, golf, and track.
Fine Arts: Many students are involved in and have been successful in speech, drama, and music. Our drama team took 2nd place in the state in 2022.
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Contact Brian.Christopherson@k12.nd.us for details.
Vacancies 2026-2027 All Positions open until filled.
Paraprofessional
Substitute Teachers
Sub Bus Drivers
Teacher Salary & Benefits 2026-2027
Base salary $44,000
Master's baseline: $46,850
District pays teacher side of retirement, a savings of 12% of a base salary ($6,000).
Full single health policy or $4,000 cash
Up to 5 personal days
12 sick days
2 professional development days
$350 to use towards professional development
Contact Us
Superintendent
Brian.Christopherson@k12.nd.us
High School Principal
Brian.Olson@k12.nd.us
Elementary Principal
Lauren.Bennett@k12.nd.us