Midkota Public School

**Changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid)** This year’s FAFSA® has been delayed until December to give the government time to enact several changes, including: •The FAFSA® portal is projected to open in December 2023 (delayed from the usual Oct 1 open date) •The new FAFSA® form will be shorter (fewer questions) •The language on the FAFSA® is more closely aligned with the language on income tax returns •The SAI (Student Aid Index) replaces the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) and contains new formulas for calculating eligibility. In particular: •Having multiple children in college will no longer reduce SAI, which may result in reduced eligibility for financial aid for some families. •Qualified 529 distributions from grandparents, etc. will not reduce aid •Education savings accounts will only be counted if designated for the specific student. (ESAs for other children won’t be considered.) •Eligibility for the Pell Grant is expanded to families earning 225% of the poverty line (so about $67,500 for a family of four) •For divorced parents, families will need to report the higher-earning parent (previously, they reported the parent that the child resided with more often) FSAID (FAFSA student ID) · All contributors to the FAFSA document will now be required to have a FSAID. · Users with an existing FSAID number can still the old number. We will be providing additional information about the changes to the FAFSA as training through the Bank of North Dakota becomes available.

Classes are back in session at Midkota! Kindergarten is hard at work using playdough as a way to strengthen students' grips to prepare them for writing with pencils. Fifth grade is also preparing students for the year by teaching proper typing. I am exciting for another great year at Midkota!

The 2023-24 Community Calendars are here! They can be purchased at local businesses in Glenfield, McHenry and Binford and at both schools. $5 each.

Dance Class opportunites for grades PreK - 12! See below for more information. If you have questions, please call Sarah Braun at 701-317-3863.

School starts this Wednesday, August 23! We can't wait to see you!

An updated Elementary GBB Schedule has been posted to the website. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1228/Midkota/3421949/E-GBB_Schedule_2023.pdf

An updated Volleyball schedule has been posted to the website. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1228/Midkota/3421889/2023_Volleyball_Schedule__2_.pdf

DAKOTA COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS!!! This is a reminder that dual credit classes begin next week! Please complete your registrations as soon as possible (if you haven’t done so already). Paperwork will be e-mailed to Stacy Allard as soon as it is received stacy.allard@dakotacollege.edu. Here is a link to the instructions/forms: https://www.dakotacollege.edu/academics/college-credit-high-school/enrollment I’ve also attached the ITV and online schedules for reference. Class Start Dates: • Online classes officially open on Monday, August 21st. • ITV classes that are offered on a Tuesday, will begin Tuesday, August 22nd. • All other ITV classes will begin Wednesday, August 23rd.

FALL ATHLETES! Starting today, Wednesday, August 16, practices will start at 3:45pm! For the rest of this week and Monday and Tuesday of next week, the practice bus will be leaving at the following location and times: 2:30pm Binford 2:45pm McHenry 3:00pm Glenfield

Practice Bus Schedule for tomorrow, August 15: 6:40am Binford 6:55am McHenry 7:15am Glenfield Practice Bus Schedule for rest of week (16-18) and Monday (21) and Tuesday (22) next week: 2:30pm Binford 2:45pm McHenry 3:05 Glenfield

Good morning, Midkota! It's a busy day today so just a few reminders! - Cross Country & Volleyball Practice starts today - 9am JV Girls Golf @ Fargo Country Club -1p-4p Registration @ MES -4p - Elementary FB Registration @ GCC

Elementary GBB Practice & Game schedule. Can also be found on our website: https://www.midkotaschools.k12.nd.us/documents/activities%2Fathletics/girl%E2%80%99s-basketball/80498

The Titan Sports Kickoff Event is tonight at GCC beginning at 6:30pm. The following link will take you to the forms needed for tonight. If you are unable to attend or unable to print the forms out, please have your student bring them to the first day of practice or the first day of school. Forms can also be picked up at the High School office. Please call Charla if you have any questions at 785-2126. https://www.midkotaschools.k12.nd.us/documents/activities%2Fathletics/forms/2023-24-forms/494246

Back to School Night has been set for August 21st from 5pm-7pm. Students and their families are invited to come and meet their teacher(s), drop off their school supplies and have a float. Hope to see you there!

Don't forget! August 1st Sports Kickoff at GCC!

School is righ around the corner and wil be here before we know it! Registration will be held at the Elementary on August 14 in the afternoon and at the high school on August 15 in the morning. See you then!

Back to School Supply list for Grades K-8! This supply list will be sent out in paper form with our Back to School mailing at the beginning of August, but if anyone wants to get a jump on their shopping...here it is. :)

Titan Athletes! The fall sports season is quickly upon us. See below for important dates!

The 2023-24 Sports Schedules are ready and can be found here: https://www.midkotaschools.k12.nd.us/documents/activities%2Fathletics/80493

Titan Gear is here! Check out our Griggs-Midkota Titan Store filled with customizable apparel that offers designs to support all of our activities or a specific sport. You can even personalize items by adding your own name! The store will remain open 24/7 throughout the school year with new items being added frequently. https://shop.game-one.com/north-dakota/cooperstown/griggs-midkota-titans