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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

Project: Communication Audio Devices

Keeping Students Engaged with Classroom Audio Technology Distractions in the classroom are inevitable, but technology can…

BPS AVID

No matter what post secondary path students choose, they must develop certain essential skills to design…

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 30 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…

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Scholarships & Grants

Dr. Jeff and Lisa Fastnacht Scholarship

The Dr. Jeff and Lisa Fastnacht Scholarship was established to encourage the next generation of teachers…

Jan Andresen and Mylo Candee: Music Fills My Soul Scholarship Fund

If you would like to support the future of Bismarck Public Schools students, please consider contributing…

Bobcat Company Scholarship Fund

Consider supporting the Bobcat Company Scholarship Fund and helping invest in the next generation of innovators,…

Sharon Burian Scholarship Fund

The Sharon Burian Memorial Scholarship was created by her son, Steve, to honor Sharon’s lifelong dedication…

Danie Thomssen Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Danie's memory by helping those who emulate her authenticity, loyalty, kindness, initiative,…

Miss B Memorial Scholarship

Join us in helping peer to peer Century High School students who demonstrate a strong sense…

Horizon Middle School Scholarship

Join us in helping previous students of Horizon Middle School to pursue their post-secondary dreams.

Renae Hoffmann Walker Memorial Scholarship

Join us in honoring Renae Hoffmann Walker's memory by assisting graduating BPS students who plan to…

Señora “B” Kind Memorial Scholarship Fund

Join us in honoring Susie's memory by assisting graduating CHS students who embody her life and…

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…

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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:

Tahlia Nygaard
Foundation Director

tahlia_nygaard@bismarckschools.org

701-323-4093

 

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