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Welcome to the

Bismarck Public Schools Foundation

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is dedicated to our partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools to empower all students to thrive by providing recognition, service and program enhancements to both students and staff.

In scholarships to deserving BPS students

In Grants to Innovative BPS Teachers & Staff

A Legacy of support

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) was established in 1989 by the Bismarck School Board. The Bismarck School Board created a board of directors for the foundation to generate funds and other gifts for the school district. In 2003 the BPSF obtained its 501 (c)(3) status as a tax exempt organization. Donors may deduct contributions to the BPSF as provided in section 170 of the tax code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers and gifts to the BPSF for its use are deductible for federal, estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the provisions of the tax code.

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Support Your School

Although schools across BPS teach similar curriculum, the student needs can vary greatly from school to school. Find out how you can help!

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Support Your Passion

Established programs within BPS provide critical support system to our students within the Bismarck community to empower all students within BPS to thrive. Whether it is our Students in Transition program or Mental Health programming there are so many opportunities that you can join BPSF to enrich the lives of our BPS students.

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FEATURED INITIATIVES

Support your passion and the programs that make a difference across our district

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation provides funding opportunities for a variety of programs across the district ranging from basic needs to scholarship opportunities. Find out more about how you can help today!

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Help us keep our students warm this winter

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation would like to thank all of the generous donors who donated winter gear or financially to help us supply to winter gear to students in need. We are still accepting funding for those who would still like to donate for needs that will arise throughout the winter.

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Help families cover student meals

BPS serves meals to all students regardless of their ability to pay but some families struggle to pay back these student lunches. Please consider helping a family in need by donating today.

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News & Announcements

Bismarck High School Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees announced

Sep 30, 2022

The Bismarck High School Hall of Fame acknowledges alumni of the school who have brought special recognition to themselves or to Bismarck High School by demonstrating high qualities of character and leadership during or following their time at BHS. For over a hundred...

Scholarship developed to honor former BPS educator, principal, and entrepreneur Don Prouty

Sep 12, 2022

The Don Prouty Memorial Scholarship was created in 2022 for a longtime Bismarck Public Schools principal and entrepreneur, Don Prouty. It was established by Pamela Carlen Ihmels, a retired Bismarck Public Schools teacher and coach. Prouty hired Ihmels in 1994 as a...

Scholarship developed to honor former BHS principal Tom Hesford

Aug 24, 2022

The Tom Hesford Memorial Scholarship has been established in Tom’s memory by his family and friends who would like to see his passion, for education and helping others to succeed, be passed on to future generations. Starting in the spring of 2023, one $1000...