Last week, elementary staff participated in trivia during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As part of our continued commitment to transparency, we’re providing an important update regarding the PowerSchool cybersecurity incident that occurred in December 2024.
PowerSchool has recently informed us that the individual(s) believed to be responsible for the incident have attempted to contact school districts in other states, pressuring recipients for payment using data obtained during the breach. If you receive a message of this nature, do not respond. Instead, please report it to us immediately.
We take this matter very seriously and continue to monitor the situation closely. PowerSchool is working with leading cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies in both the United States and Canada to thoroughly investigate and address the incident.
As a reminder, complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services are available for two years to those affected. This includes educators and current or former students from North Dakota school districts who may not have received the initial incident notification from PowerSchool.
To enroll in these services, please visit the following website by July 31, 2025:
👉 https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/notice-of-united-states-data-breach
If you have additional questions, PowerSchool has established a dedicated support center. You can reach them at 833-918-9464, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to protect student and staff information.
Sincerely,
Corey Mock
CIO, NDIT
The last week of school is just around the corner!
Elementary parents, please check your email for more information about these exciting and fun events!
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Big thanks to the Nelson County Sheriff's Office for accepting the invitation from our Student Council to join us in some friendly competition! 🚔💪
They teamed up with our amazing teachers to take on each grade in a Tug-of-War Showdown! 🏆
Songs of the Sea was presented at DPE by Kindergarten-6th grade under the direction of Ms. Bina.
What an enjoyable night!
Due to sporting events being rescheduled to Wednesday, the Dakota Prairie Awards Ceremony has been moved to Friday, May 16th @ 1:00 PM at DPHS. The public is invited to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this past year.
Join us tomorrow evening at Dakota Prairie Elementary!
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Earlier this school year, the 4th graders participated in the statewide Sign Warrior drawing contest, teaching the importance of keeping signs from being vandalized. Students were encouraged to create artwork to showcase the importance of being a Sign Warrior. Winners would have their drawing featured in the upcoming Sign Warrior Calendar.
Dakota Prairie had two winners- Gracie and Lily. Congratulations!
Matthew from NDLTAP and Cameron Swenson, Nelson County Commissioner came to present them with their awards and discuss the importance of keeping the signs safe and being a Sign Warrior.
Our Knight Academy programs (Morning, Afterschool, and STEAM Camp) are funded by this grant! Local Schools Collaborate to Apply for Federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Devils Lake, ND — The Northeast Education Services Cooperative (NESC) is pleased to announce that area schools are preparing applications for the North Dakota 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant. This federal funding opportunity, administered through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend qualifying 21st CCLC schools. READ MORE - https://nesc.k12.nd.us/21st-century-community-learning-centers-cclc/
The 4th Grade got to tour Farmers and Merchants Bank in Tolna. They learned about insurance, loans, interest rates, and the importance of education.
The kids had a great time and were able to take home a 50 cent piece and some cool sunglasses, too!
Thanks to all at the bank for a great time.
🎓 In case you missed it, you can see the senior sendoff ceremony here. 👏https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DyxCPQsrIeXE&data=05%7C02%7CRenae.Schanilec%40k12.nd.us%7C2b2c446f5efe4c854db808dd8d97a458%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C638822405306467388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TQQjDvEMffofXqsUR1WcFIhUSs8soyzqelA2HDb3pSc%3D&reserved=0
Come celebrate the success of our Dakota Prairie groups from this past year. Contact the high school with any questions.
Help us spread the word!
Teachers inspire, guide, and encourage us every day—shaping not just what we learn, but who we become.
We are grateful to our teachers and support staff at Dakota Prairie.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
STEAM Camp is coming soon, and spots are limited. Sign up today!
Forms are available in the office and in the hallway during the spring concert.
What a fun night of talented Knights!
Dakota Prairie appreciates the leadership and dedication of our school principals, Dr. Bye, elementary principal and Mr. Johnson, high school principal.
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