Drayton Public School 19

Happy National Police Week to our very own City of Drayton Officer Ian Mattice and his K-9, Freeway, for their service, protection, and dedication to our school community! Their presence brings safety, comfort, and connection to our students, and we’re so grateful for all that they do each day they're in our school! Thank you for going above and beyond to serve the City of Drayton and our school! We appreciate you, Officer Ian and Freeway! #CommunityHeroes #ThankYou #K9Freeway #DraytonProud 👮‍♂️🐾❤️

HIGHLIGTHS LARIMORE INVITATIONAL   The Titans had a stellar day on Saturday, May 10, 2025; turning in a couple new team records and numerous State Qualifying performances and personal best efforts in some tough weather conditions. Both the Titan Boys and Girls Teams finished 3rd.   New School Records: Elizabeth Fedje: High Jump 5’ 7” old record 5’ 5” Fedje ( State Qualifying and the #1 Girls High Jump in ND Class A or Class B) (Previously qualified also) Jack Langerud: High Jump 6’ 2” State Qualifying and ties DVE record 6’ 2 DJ Gosselin 2000 and Austin Contreras 2012   State Qualifying Performances: 1st Brady Reilly 100 Dash 1st Boys 4X100 Relay:  Langerud, Reilly, Mason Pollestad, Carter Oberg (Previously qualified also) 1st Boys 4X200 Relay:  Carter Johnson, Langerud, Oberg, Reilly 2nd Jocelyn Vold 100 Hurdles 3rd E. Fedje 100 Hurdles 1st E. Fedje 300 Hurdles (Previously qualified also) 1st Alyssa Hoyles Pole Vault (Previously qualified also)   Other Top 3 Finishers 1st E. Fedje Javelin A. Hoyles  2nd Javelin and 3rd Triple Jump 2nd  Reilly 200 Dash 2nd Pollestad 110 High Hurdles 3rd Finnegan Burrell 3200 Run Violet Hoyles 3rd 100 Dash and Long Jump 3rd Angelina Knutson Pole Vault

Join us LIVE on YouTube for the 1st Annual Granny Awards! Show starts at 7:00 pm. https://youtube.com/live/zPo0vh-Hqfk?feature=share

4-H has been rescheduled from tomorrow night to Thursday, May 15th, at 7 p.m. I apologize for the date mix-up! Please let me know if you are unable to make the meeting.

This is our DPS lost and found for the end of the school year! It is located at the elementary entrance (Door 1). Please stop by and pick up what may belong to you! We will keep this table up until 8am on Monday, May 12. At that time, all items left will be donated. Thank you!

👀 Take a look at our amazing boys' golf team stats! We are so proud of their accomplishments! ⛳️

Sewing Club canceled for tonight due to illness. The make-up date will be next Wednesday /14th. Thank you.

👩‍⚕️ 🌟Happy National School Nurse Day! 🌟🩺 Today we’re celebrating Nurse Kallie, a true hero in our halls and a beloved member of our school and community.❤️ With her caring heart and constant smile, she goes far beyond her school nurse duties every single day. Whether it’s caring for a sick student, supporting staff, helping families, or simply offering a kind word and a warm presence, she brings comfort and calm wherever she goes. Thank you, Nurse Kallie, for being a steady, shining light in our school. Your impact goes far beyond the office. You make our school a better, brighter, and healthier place for everyone! ❤️

HIGHLIGTHS RED RVIER VALLEY CONFERNCE 5-6-25 VARSITY GIRLS: 1st place 4X400 Relay, Greta Burrell, Violet Hoyles, Rosalyn Fedje, Elizabeth Fedje 4:14.49 State Qualifying –(4:18.24) New School Record - Old Record 4:20.2 (2006 Jennifer Gallagher, Alyssa Hurtt, Sam Baldwin, Jodi Gallagher) Elizabeth Fedje – 1st 200 dash, 1st High Jump, 1st Javelin Alyssa Hoyles – 1st Pole Vault Jocelyn Vold – 2nd 100 Hurdles, 3rd 300 Hurdles Greta Burrell – 2nd Javelin Varsity Girls team 3rd VARSITY BOYS: 1st 4X200 Relay Carter Johnson, Jack Langerud, Carter Oberg, Brady Reilly Brady Reilly – 1st 200 Dash, 1st 400 dash, 3rd 100 dash Mason Pollestad – 2nd 110 High Hurdles Varsity Boys team 5th JH GIRLS: Maybelline Blanco – 1st 100 dash, 2nd 200 dash, 2nd High Jump, 1st Long Jump Cynthia Schulz – 1st Pole Vault Sophie Peterson – 2nd Long Jump Tess Sehrt – 2nd 100 Hurdles JH Girls team 2nd JH BOYS: Benedict Burrell – 1st 800 run, 1st Pole Vault Shawn Patterson – 1st 110 Hurdles, 2nd Long Jump, 2nd Triple Jump, 3rd 200 Hurdles Rylan Nord – 3rd Triple Jump JH Boys team 3rd Way to go Titans

4-H Meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in FCS Room (North door #8 will be open). Work on the meeting schedule, projects, and club name. Please contact Mrs. Quimby if you have questions: shelly.quimby@dps19.com OR 701-454-3324 ext 223.

♟️ 2025 Pembina County Chess Tournament ♟️ 3rd through 12th grade students from 5 towns - Cavalier, Pembina, Walhalla, Crystal and Drayton competed in the event! Noah DeSouza took 2nd and Henry Helm took 3rd. Drayton's team earned the championship trophy for most points in all rounds! Congratulations, students! 🌟

📚 Now Hiring: 3rd Grade Teacher ✏️ Drayton Public School – Drayton, ND Drayton Public School is seeking a passionate and dedicated 3rd Grade Teacher to inspire and engage students in a dynamic learning environment! If you have a love for elementary education, we encourage you to apply. 📍 Position: 3rd Grade Teacher 📍 Location: Drayton Public School, Drayton, ND 📍 Start Date: 2025-2026 school year Qualifications: ✔️ Valid ND teaching license (or ability to obtain) ✔️ Strong classroom management and instructional skills ✔️ Passion for student learning and engagement Why Join Us? ✅ Supportive school community ✅ Small class sizes for personalized instruction ✅ Competitive salary and benefits Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Jason Keating at Jason.keating@dps19.com.

DPS parents and guardians: please complete this survey so we can gather input on the future of our extended school program! Thank you!

DPS parents and guardians please be aware of the current state of your students' immunization record. Measles has made its way to North Dakota and we want to be sure we are keeping our school community safe. Thank you!

🏆 Today we’re celebrating the true MVPs of mealtime: our incredible school lunch heroes! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, these amazing ladies keep our students fueled with healthy meals and warm smiles. 💪 Their hard work, kindness, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and today, we say THANK YOU! We even had a special guest lunch lady join the crew! Mrs. Bilden jumped in to help serve up lunch and smiles today! 🌟

Today, we’re celebrating 2️⃣ amazing things at DPS: Kindness Day and Principal’s Day, and there’s no better way to honor both than by giving a huge shoutout to our very own, Mrs. Bilden! 📣 She leads with kindness every single day. Whether she’s cheering on our students, supporting staff, or helping make Drayton Public School a place where everyone feels seen and valued, Mrs. Bilden shows us what it means to lead with love and purpose. 🙌 🌟Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Bilden! We appreciate you more than you could ever imagine! 🌟

📦 Some of our High School students are heading to the Northlands Rescue Mission with the Drayton CYM to volunteer this weekend, and they are taking donations with them! If you can help by donating any of these items, please bring to school and place in the blue tote outside of the Elementary Library door. Thank you! 🌟 We are incredibly proud of our students' generosity and drive to make the world a better place! 🌎

🌟 Imagination Day Magic! 🌟 Our Pre-K and 6th grade buddies teamed up today for a special Imagination Day project! Each pair worked together to dream up a story, write it, and illustrate it. The creativity was flowing and the teamwork was incredible! To wrap up, Mrs. Lee brought the stories to life by reading each one aloud in her best narrator voice. The smiles said it all. What a fun way to practice storytelling and celebrate imagination! 👏

The wait is over! The Drayton Public School app is once again available in the App Store! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drayton-public-schools/id1576895213

We are honored to announce the creation of the "Lyle Van Camp Memorial Scholarship Fund" in loving memory of our paraprofessional and friend Lyle, who passed away suddenly in December of this school year. Please stay tuned for fundraising updates, as our staff helps build this scholarship to benefit students for years to come. If anyone is willing or able to contribute, an account has been established at KodaBank. Thank you for your support as we remember Lyle and help to support the students he cared so much about.