Office
Office Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Phone: 701-727-3310 Fax: (701) 727-3318 School Hours 9:00 am to 3:45 pm
PRINCIPAL Kathryn Lenertz
SECRETARY Shelby Brown shelby.brown@minot.k12.nd.us
Jade Feller
AM 9:00-1140
PM: 12:50-3:30
Kindergarten Registration 2022-23
Kinder Registration for the 2022/23 school year is now open. Go to : http://www.minot.k12.nd.us/enrollment-services-368901fb
Children must be 5 by July 31st.
May Upcoming Events
May
17 Orchestra Concert 4th & 5th grade students @ Memorial Middle School
20 Kindergarten Program @ 1:45 gym
27 Last day of school for students due to winter weather make up days
27 Awards Assembly in gym @ 10:30
27 Gr 3-5 eat lunch/Gr K-2 recess
27 Gr K-2 eat lunch/Gr 3-5 recess
27 Luau Dance Party @ 12:45-1:30 on blacktop outside
Principal's Message
Kathryn Lenertz
To help improve the teaching and learning that goes on in our school every day, Mrs. Lenertz is regularly in the classrooms and observing teachers.
If you need immediate assistance or to schedule a meeting, please contact the secretary at 727-3310. Thanks for reaching out to us.
Dakota Elementary Facebook Page!
Check us out on facebook, like our page Dakota Elementary to see what exciting things are happening in our school!
Summer School June 6-24 8:00-12:00
School Registration Linkhttps://tinyurl.com/mry2xy4x
Summer School is planned at four locations with one of the locations on the Minot Air Force Base. (See registration for school locations.) The dates of the program are June 6-24. Summer School is in session Monday-Friday from 8:00am-noon. Breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost to students through the summer food service program. Students eating breakfast should plan to arrive at 7:45am. Students eating lunch will be ready for pick up at 12:15pm
Watch for more information with additional summer school details. Registration is open through May 26. Please register as soon as possible to allow for program planning.
Summer School Enrichment Link
Minot Public Schools Summer School enrichment program. Link
Watercolor Art - relaxing watercolor painting
Creepy Crawlers - research, crafts, and a bug hunt!
3D Art - art that seems to *pop* off the page
STEM - projects that infuse Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Fairytale STEM - fairytale themed projects that infuse Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Artrageous - a range of different arts and medias
Outdoor Fun - outdoor games and activities
All classes cost $25.00 each and are payable upon registration. Classes will be open until filled. Space will be limited. All classes will be held at Longfellow Elementary (600 16th St. NW) Enter through Main Door
Register each child separately
Enrichment Summer School Link
Military Resources
Minot AFB Website:
Minot AFB School Liaison Website:
https://5thforcesupport.com/school-liaison/
Military Interstate Compact Commission site:
Department of the Air Force, Education Services (provides list of all School Liaisons):
https://www.dafchildandyouth.com/school-liaison-program
Military One Source:
FMP/Special Education Support for Military Students:
https://efmpeducationdirectory.pre.militaryonesource.mil/school-age-directory
Military One Source Plan My Move:
https://planmymove.pre.militaryonesource.mil/
Military One Source MFLC:
New Student Enrollment 2022-23
New student enrollment will open June 1st. All enrollments are online. Go to: minot.k12.nd.us Click on Enrollment
Free or Reduced School meals Application
June 10, 2022 the Free School Lunch program for students will end.
How to apply for Free or Reduced meals: One application per family.
Online: myschoolapps.com- preferred method-link on MPS website
District website: Print "letter to Households and Application", fill out, turn in to your child's school or the district office.
Paper copy: Pick up application at your child's school or the district office.
All approved applications will have a 30 day grace period for the upcoming school year 2022-23 as the new application is being processed. Any questions please contact nutrition Services District Office at 701-857-8728.
Important Information!
If you moved houses either on base or downtown it is necessary for a proof of residence be taken to the MPS Admin Bldg as soon as possible. A POR is mandatory for addresses to be changed in PowerSchool.
Elementary Links
Student PCSing or downtown moves!
If you are PCS'ing or moving your child to a downtown school. Please call the Office as soon as possible with the last day of attendance at Dakota. Thank you!
Parents Right to Know
Through federal regulation law, parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of the teachers and paraprofessionals at our school.If you are interested in learning this information, please contact the school office at 727-3310. Upon this request, you will receive detailed explanation of the licensing, education and experience of each of our teachers and paraprofessionals.
Dakota Title 1 Schoolwide Plan
Dakota Elementary School 2020/2021 Title I Schoolwide plan (also called a strategy Map) is in the office and can be viewed by staff and families. Please check with our office staff to make an appointment, if you are interested in reading through this document.
Web Page Accessibility
If you cannot fully access the information on any web page of this site, please let us know Shelby Brown, Secretary at 701-727-3310. We will try to provide the information to you in an alternate format and/or make the necessary improvements to make the information accessible.
Positive Staff & Student Shout Outs!
Please click on the link below to leave a positive staff or student shout out. Wednesday mornings Principal Lenertz will go to classrooms and read the shout out to the staff or student who receives the shout out. Thank you!