Dakota Prairie Elementary is making a few changes to our end-of-day dismissal procedures to help improve safety and traffic flow for all students, families, and staff.
These changes will begin Friday, August 28, 2026.
These changes will begin Friday, August 28, 2026.
Way to go, Hadley!
Three years ago, the high school went cell phone free and we’re seeing some pretty great things.
Students are chasing frogs at lunch, playing cards in the sunshine, talking, laughing, and simply being silly teenagers.
Sometimes taking the phone away doesn’t take something from kids. It gives something back: connection, conversation, creativity, and the chance to just be kids.
Three years in, we’re still seeing the difference.
Students are chasing frogs at lunch, playing cards in the sunshine, talking, laughing, and simply being silly teenagers.
Sometimes taking the phone away doesn’t take something from kids. It gives something back: connection, conversation, creativity, and the chance to just be kids.
Three years in, we’re still seeing the difference.
It's a quiet first full week.
Have a good one!
If you know anyone who would be a good fit for junior high/high school, send them our way!
Today starts the 2026-2027 school year.
Be your best, do your best, and have a great year!
Be your best, do your best, and have a great year!
Welcome back, everyone! School starts on Wednesday. We hope to see you at the back to school nights, starting at 5pm at both schools.
If your bus driver has not gotten ahold of you by tomorrow evening, please call the school.
If your bus driver has not gotten ahold of you by tomorrow evening, please call the school.
T-minus one week until the first day of school!
Please consider our school calendar when planning appointments or family vacations. Every day counts!
We look forward to seeing you!
The August Edition of the Dakota Prairie Knight Reader is available to read.
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August is here! Have you started your back-to-school shopping? Here are the elementary school supply lists.
Please note that all students need to have USB-C headphones for school and a USB-C charger for home.
4th grade - please disregard the 1 2 pocket poly folder red supply.
If you are interested in joining Cross Country this fall, contact Mr. Johnson by 7/30. Open to all students grades 7-12.
PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT ACTIVATION:
To support effective and efficient communication with our families, DAKOTA PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT will be utilizing Infinite Campus, our new student information system. An email with step-by-step instructions is being sent to Parent/Guardians to create your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. This is not student registration.
Parents/Guardians of new students to Dakota Prairie School District should contact Lori Ternquist @ 701-345-8233 to fill out the needed forms (Ex: Request for Records) and to start the New Student Registration. This is a new process to us, and Infinite Campus recommends that New Student Registration is done at the school for the 2026-27 school year.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
Please create your account and update your information by August 2, 2026. Critical information about the start of the school year will be communicated through your Portal account. Infinite Campus Online Registration to update your student(s) information/permissions for the 2026-27 school year will start after August 2nd.
To support effective and efficient communication with our families, DAKOTA PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT will be utilizing Infinite Campus, our new student information system. An email with step-by-step instructions is being sent to Parent/Guardians to create your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. This is not student registration.
Parents/Guardians of new students to Dakota Prairie School District should contact Lori Ternquist @ 701-345-8233 to fill out the needed forms (Ex: Request for Records) and to start the New Student Registration. This is a new process to us, and Infinite Campus recommends that New Student Registration is done at the school for the 2026-27 school year.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
Please create your account and update your information by August 2, 2026. Critical information about the start of the school year will be communicated through your Portal account. Infinite Campus Online Registration to update your student(s) information/permissions for the 2026-27 school year will start after August 2nd.
School Supply List for DPHS
GIRLS GOLF UPDATE:
Practice for girls in 7th-12th grade begins on Monday, August 3rd at Rock Creek Golf Course in Lakota! Practice times will be 9:30am-12:00pm.
Practice for girls in 7th-12th grade begins on Monday, August 3rd at Rock Creek Golf Course in Lakota! Practice times will be 9:30am-12:00pm.
The new school year is right around the corner!
Be sure to check the website as more information becomes available.
2026 Preseason Football Camp
NC Chargers Volleyball Coaching Opportunities!
If interested, please contact ADs:
Dr. Kelly Peters @ Kelly.Peters@k12.nd.us
Hunter Sand @ Hunter.Sand@k12.nd.us
If interested, please contact ADs:
Dr. Kelly Peters @ Kelly.Peters@k12.nd.us
Hunter Sand @ Hunter.Sand@k12.nd.us
Join us at Dakota Prairie!
A parent meeting for Driver's Ed students, who completed the 30 hours of classroom, is Sunday, July 5th, at 7:00 PM at Dakota Prairie High School. This is to schedule driving times for students with Ms. Mita. Please note the change to the date and time scheduled!