Tri-Energy Cooperative has announced a partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation called Gallons of Gratitude, which is meant to recognize the excellence of our teachers despite the ongoing challenges they face.  For every fill up at Cenex-branded fuel stations, a portion of the transaction will go to support our teachers’ supply and educational experience budgets for their classrooms.  Within the 2021/22 year along, Tri-Energy Cooperative will provide $250,000 to local public-school foundations in Bismarck, Mandan and Dickinson. Locally, this donation will enable the BPS Foundation to provide $140 in reimbursements so that over 1000 BPS teachers may enhance the learning within their classrooms.

Denley Vennes, CEO at Tri-Energy cooperative states, “As a local business operator, I can appreciate the challenges facing our community in recent times.  As a cooperative, it’s our mission to face those challenges head on by empowering our members and strengthening the communities in which we operate.  One of the best ways we can do that is to invest in the people that make a critical investment in our youth.”

During the 2022-2023 school year, Ken’s Flower Shop partnered with Katie Olson (3rd Grade teacher, Moses) to surprise colleagues at Moses Elementary with a bouquet of flowers each week! It was a small gesture to bring happiness and smiles to unsuspecting employees! We want to extend this opportunity to all BPS employees!! All BPS staff members will have the opportunity to nominate a colleague in an attempt to receive a delivered floral arrangement from Ken’s Flower Shop! Our hope is to have at least two bouquets delivered each week to an unsuspecting colleague within BPS. Success of this program will be dependent on submissions. Brighten a colleague’s day and help our program grow!

With a passion for advocacy and education, Missy Moritz, REALTOR® Bianco Realty knows that job of an educator is so critical for our youth.  Being a former BPS Special Education teacher herself, she knows our teachers go above and beyond for our Bismarck-Mandan students. Missy wants our teachers to know how appreciated they are for their time and tireless determination. To give back to those that give so much, Missy will donate $500 of every successful closing to the BPS Foundation to be allocated to the school of the clients choice.  The school can then utilize those funds to help our Special Education educators.