Impact
Funding
98%
of all Bismarck Public Schools Foundation donations are allocated to enhanced programs and services for students and staff. In addition to the donor funding, the following funds were distributed from the foundation to the district and/or district students resulting in their included impact.
In scholarships to deserving BPS students
In Grants to Innovative BPS Teachers & Staff
2021/2022 Impact
In Grants to Innovative BPS Teachers & Staff
In Scholarships to BPS Graduating Seniors
STUDENT HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS
Funding raised for Student Hunger Efforts
BPS serves meals to all students, regardless of their ability to pay, but there is roughly 5% of our BPS families that are struggling to pay these meals back. Through the efforts our great community, BPSF is happy to announce that we have raised $15,184 to help clear all student debt as of October 2020. THANK YOU to our community for your self-less giving and willingness to help our community neighbors in need.
Recognition
Senior Salute on KFYR-TV/West Dakota Fox
To showcase community support and recognition for this year’s seniors, the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation aired a series of 30-minute features for BHS, CHS, LHS and SCHS that were broadcast on KFYR-TV/West Dakota Fox. The programs are sponsored by BNC National Bank, First International Bank and Trust and Starion Bank and included the individual photos of the graduating seniors along with messages of support from their community sponsor and school staff.
Our Mission
Our Vision
The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) is focused on developing long standing community relationships and partnerships that promote continual growth in learning, innovation, inclusion and excellence within Bismarck Public Schools.
Our Values
Operational Excellence
Abide by all operational policies, procedures and BPS District MOU requirements.
Equity for All
Provide assistance (funding and potential community partnerships) to enhance inclusion opportunities within BPS.
Enhanced innovation opportunities.
Provide assistance (funding and potential community partnerships) to increase innovation within BPS.
Recognize Excellence in those we serve.
Work with district administrators to establish events and programs that increase recognition of students and staff through district-wide programs and events.
Develop long-standing community partnerships.
Bismarck Public School Foundation will strive to develop long-standing community partnerships with both individuals and businesses within our community.
OUR MISSION
Partner with the BPS District to empower every learner to thrive by enhancing the services and recognition of students and staff.
Questions should be directed to:
Stacey Lang
Development Director
701-323-4093