The Nelson County Spelling Bee is tomorrow at 12:15pm at the elementary.
Best wishes to our spellers representing Dakota Prairie!
about 18 hours ago, Dakota Prairie - MK
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Come join us in Petersburg!
about 20 hours ago, Renae Schanilec
hiring high school paraprofesional
Speech Results from Feb 21 in Park River:
Royce - 6th in Inform
Hayley - 7th in Poetry
Fiona - Top Novice in Humorous
about 23 hours ago, Dakota Prairie
speech photo
It's another busy week at Dakota Prairie. Be sure to cheer on our students in their events and activities!

Have a great week!
2 days ago, Dakota Prairie - MK
feb 22nd week
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. We "wheelie" appreciate our bus drivers! They get our students to and from school, practices, games, and events. We are so thankful for them!

If you would like to become a bus driver for Dakota Prairie, please contact either school office.
2 days ago, Dakota Prairie - MK
bus driver appreciation
The Nelson County Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 24th, at 12:15 PM at Dakota Prairie Elementary School. If your student is competing, please come out and support them as they compete with their peers.
4 days ago, Dakota Prairie School District
Spelling Bee
Dakota Prairie Schools will go to Virtual Learning today, Thursday, February 19th due to road conditions throughout the district.
5 days ago, Dakota Prairie School District
Dakota Prairie Schools and Buses will be 2 hours late tomorrow, February 19 due to weather conditions and no travel advised in district areas. Buses will travel where they are able to. If there are any changes an ALERT will go out by 8:00 AM.
6 days ago, Jackie Bye
2 Hour Late Start
Dakota Prairie schools will be virtual learning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18th, due to ongoing weather conditions.
7 days ago, Dakota Prairie School District
Please help us spread the word!
7 days ago, Dakota Prairie
looking for work
2026 INSTEM student application is NOW OPEN.

Registration closes April 17, 2026.
You will find the application link and updated FAQs on the website: www.vcsu.edu/instem.
8 days ago, Renae Schanilec
instem
Be sure to check the website and the Chargers Nation Facebook group for all activities.

Have a great week!

9 days ago, Dakota Prairie - MK
feb. 15th

Today is the day! Join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

9 days ago, Dakota Prairie
pancakd brunch
Happy Valentines Day from Dakota Prairie.
We love to work with our students each and every day!
10 days ago, Dakota Prairie - MK
Valentines Day

The elementary celebrates students who reach milestones in their reading journey. Points are calculated and awards are given out during monthly assemblies.

Congratulations to our January AR readers!

Keep reading!

11 days ago, Dakota Prairie - MK
AR winners January
Elks Camp Grassick is a residential summer camp near Dawson, North Dakota that serves children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Since 1947, Camp Grassick has focused on providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive camp experience where campers can build independence, confidence, social skills, and meaningful connections—all while enjoying a true summer camp experience.

Throughout the summer, campers participate in traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, campfires, recreation, and group activities. Camp Grassick offers multiple sessions, each designed to support different ages, abilities, and levels of support needs, helping families find the session that best fits their child.

For more information, click here https://drive.google.com/file/d/14JNjC-l-om79pQeA72LGhzw9XdlCMZlw/view?pli=1
11 days ago, Dakota Prairie
camp
good fit details
A large group of students attended the Trio Recognition Day at UND. Two of our DP students were asked to speak about how the outreach program has helped them navigate their path to college. Our students were the only ones to speak and did an outstanding job representing our school!

They later ran into graduates Jayden and Danica and got a pic with them.

What is Trio?
It's a federal program that links up with high schools with at risk students. The program provides mentoring, class presentations, fee waivers, and financial aid assistance. Ruth visits both the elementary and high school weekly. The point of the program is to help identify talented students who may need the extra guidance to leap to a college or trade program.
11 days ago, Renae Schanilec
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Dakota Prairie's Junior class is hosting a Pancake Brunch on February 15th! Thank you to North Dakota Mill and Elevator, Michigan Hometown Foods, and First United Bank for their gracious donation towards the fundraiser!
11 days ago, Dakota Prairie
pancakd brunch
Congratulations to Lily on this accomplishment!
14 days ago, Dakota Prairie
lily all state