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Donations of funds or other gifts to the Bismarck Public School Foundation may be received from local or national foundations, businesses, corporations, and individuals. Your donation will be used to strengthen the educational programs and services of Bismarck Public Schools. Charitable giving to the BPS Foundation can be made by mail, phone, and online.

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Basic Needs / Students in Need

Early Childhood

Scholarships and Grants

Special Education

Arts & Culture

Cultural Awareness

The Indian Education program provides supportive services to the American Indian students attending BPS schools. Programming…

English Learners Program

Students who are identified as English Learners (ELs) can participate in language assistance programs to help…

Share the Music

The Share the Music program started in 2015 through the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation and allows…

United Sound

Bismarck Public Schools is proud to offer a United Sound program. The United Sounds program overarching…

Fine Arts Program Sponsorships

This fund allows our athletic sponsors submit their sponsorship through the BPSF Foundation which is a…

Athletics

Legacy Track and Field Fundraiser

The LHS Track and Field program is asking for your support to assist the coaches, players…

Athletic Opportunities

This fund allows students that are in financial need to benefit from athletics. Monetary donations go towards…

Inclusive Sports

Bismarck Public Schools is proud to offer a school-based Inclusive Sports program. Inclusive Sports is a…

Athletic Sponsorships

This fund allows our athletic sponsors to submit their sponsorship through the BPSF Foundation which is…

Basic Needs / Students in Need

Myhre’s Quarter Giving Sale

Myhre's "Everything's a Quarter Giving Sale" is where the students at Myhre can shop for members…

Sanford Cares

Sanford Health is dedicated to delivering hope, health and healing to patients and the communities they…

Kids’ Kicks

There is an established need for snow boots, snow pants and water-repellent gloves for our students…

Student Lunch Assistance

On average, there are 700 BPS students or more who are struggling to pay for their…

Fill the Bus

For 26 consecutive years, iHeart Media, along with community businesses and individual donors, have partnered with…

BPS Family Assistance Fund

Bismarck Public Schools and the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation have been humbled by the community support…

Athletic Opportunities

This fund allows students that are in financial need to benefit from athletics. Monetary donations go towards…

Mental Health

1 in 5 youth have a Mental Health condition and over 50% of these youth do…

Share the Music

The Share the Music program started in 2015 through the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation and allows…

Students In Transition

The Students in Transition program has existed in Bismarck since the 2006-07 school year with the…

South Central High School

Early Childhood

Early Intervention

Early Intervention is based on the belief that children learn best while engaged in day-to-day activities…

Head Start/Early Head Start

Head Start is a free, quality preschool program for children. The program assesses the emotional and…

Community Friends

The Community Friends Program is designed for children 4 to 5 years of age who demonstrate…

Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education serves children, ages 3 to 5, who demonstrate delays in development and qualify for…

Right Track

Right Track is a free in-home developmental screening and follow-along program for all families with children from…

Scholarships & Grants

Paul Kranz Scholarship Fund

Please consider donating to the Paul Kranz scholarship, awarding scholarships to students who emulate Paul's passion…

Pierre-Louis Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund

Join us in supporting Pierre-Louis' passion for education and the entrepreneurial spirit through supporting DECA students…

Don Prouty Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Don Prouty's memory by assisting graduating BPS students who embody Don's love…

Tom Hesford Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Tom Hesford's memory by assisting graduating BHS students who have showcased perseverance…

Dixon Wightman Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Dixon Wightman by assisting BPS Track & Field and/or Cross Country students…

Jody Olheiser Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Jody Olheiser's memory by assisting AVID students who are in financial need…

David Blackstead Capital City Lions Club Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring David Blackstead's contribution to Bismarck's education system and community.

First in the Family Scholarship Fund

Education is often referred to as the great equalizer. It can open doors to jobs, resources…

Jaide Tosseth Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring the memory of Jaide Tosseth by helping to improve the future of…

Jan Gilbertson Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Jan Gilbertson by helping to improve the future of our BPS students.

Ardys J. Munson/Swanson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Ardys J. Munson/Swanson's memory by helping to improve the future of our…

Brandon Thomsen Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Brandon's memory by helping to improve the future of our CHS students.

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Special Education

Champion 4 Champions

"Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, understands the…

Inclusive Sports

Bismarck Public Schools is proud to offer a school-based Inclusive Sports program. Inclusive Sports is a…

Special Education

Our goal is to engage and encourage students and to ultimately give them hope in achieving…

United Sound

Bismarck Public Schools is proud to offer a United Sound program. The United Sounds program overarching…

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

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