Four Winds High School

Four Winds High School Student Council and Drum Group Students had a unique opportunity to engage with state and tribal leadership at the “Governors Visit”Event. Students participated in round table discussions and represented our school with pride.

Big Huge THANK YOU to Joe and Bros Mow For Dough for sponsoring the Electronic Down Marker for the football field!!

🎓🪶 Future Educators, Start Here

📣 Four Winds High School is building strong pathways for our students to become tomorrow’s educators—starting today!
Through powerful partnerships, we’re helping students become Choice Ready and community-focused leaders.

🔷 Minot State University + ND Department of Public Instruction
We’ve partnered with Minot State’s Aspire Program and the ND DPI Education Pathways initiative to offer students real experiences in education careers. Whether it’s teaching, counseling, or educational leadership, students can explore the world of education through:
✔️ Coursework
✔️ Mentorship
✔️ Field experience
✔️ Hands-on support

From the classroom to the community—our students are leading the way.
🔗 Learn more about Aspire

🔗 Explore Education Pathways

📚 Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC)
We’re also proud to expand our partnership with Little Hoop (CCCC) to offer even more dual credit courses, so our high school students can earn college credit right here at FWHS.
More opportunity. More access. More momentum.

🌟 At Four Winds, we don’t just talk about the future—we build it.

#FourWinds #IndiansPride #IndiansStrong #AcademicExcellence #ChallengeAccepted

Announcements for Week of October 27th
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Tomorrow's 21st Century Family Night event will be cancelled due to wake services that most of our staff and students will be attending. Next week will be a school wide family night on Tuesday, Oct 28th for k-12th grade from 5-7pm.

Announcements for Week of October 20th
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Thank you, Harriet feather Lester, for the Marcos Pizza Donation and to Bonnie Belllile from FWHS for working on a Sunday to provide sandwiches, chips, and juice. Our dedicated instructors, Leora and Derrick, ran another successful Sunday drum session. Sunday drum sessions are now held every Sunday for all FWHS students.

The Culture & Climate Committee was on the move today spreading smiles with our ice cream cart — complete with ice cream truck music! 🍦🎶 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff for working so hard and embracing all the great new things happening across our school. Your energy, positivity, and teamwork make Four Winds shine brighter every day! 🌟 #FourWinds #IndiansPride #IndiansStrong #PositiveCulture #SweetSurprises

21st Century Parents:

Announcements for Week of October 13th
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Announcements for Week of October 6th
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The first Sunday drum group session sponsored by FWHS 21st Century Program had a great turnout! Thank you to our instructors Leora and Derrick for your commitment to our students.

Inviting all FWHS students to our first Sunday Drum Group Singing Session sponsored by 21st Century Program.

Fort Totten Public School Board Agenda
Regular School Board Meeting
12:00 pm October 1, 2025
Alternative Room Fort Totten Public School

1. Call to Order, Establish Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comments on Agenda items only
4. Student Outcome Goals
a. Goal 1- Reading: The percentage of students in grade 10 reading on grade level or above at or above benchmark on ND A+ Summative Reading Assessment will increase from ___ in August 2025 to __% in 2026, __% in 2027, __% in 2028, __% in 2029, __% in 2030
b. Goal Progress Measure 1.1- The percentage of 9th and 10th grade students at or above benchmark on ND A+ Interim Reading Assessment will increase from ___ in August 2025 to __% in 2026, __% in 2027, __% in 2028, __% in 2029, __% in 2030
c. Goal Progress Measure 1.2- The percentage of 9-10th graders proficient as measured by Read 180 data will increase from ___ in August 2025 to __% in 2026, __% in 2027, __% in 2028, __% in 2029, __% in 2030
5. Consent Agenda
a. Approve Minutes
i. 09-10-2025
b. Financials
i. Approve Bills
ii. Approve Financial Report
iii. Cash Receipts
c. Approve District Compliance Report
d. Approve School Compliance Report
6. Reports (For Information Only)
a. High School Counselor-Kristi Black-none
b. School Psychologist-Brigitte Greywater-none
c. Athletic Director-Rick Smith-none
d. Special Ed-Megan Estenson-none
e. Business Manager-Christina Anderson
f. Principal Report-Travis Mertens-none
g. Superintendent-Jeff Olson
7. Items for Discuss and Action
a. Policy Second Reading
i. FFB Attendance
b. Superintendent Evaluation dates
c. ND School Board Convention October 9-10
d. Ad Hoc Committees
i. Community Engagement-2 board members
ii. Policies and Procedures-2 board members
e. Budget Hearing
8. Next Meeting-November 5, 2025
9. Adjournment

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Four Winds alumni, DelRay Demarce, was in last week and spoke with Mrs. Dions Law and Justice classes about working at the Burleigh County Corrections. Thanks for your time, DelRay!

Announcements for Week of Sept 29th
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Announcements for Week of Sept 22nd
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Announcements for Week of Sept 15th
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1. Call to Order, Establish Quorum
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comments on Agenda items only
4. Student Outcome Goals
a. Goal 3- Choice Ready The percentage graduates identified as choice ready will increase for 63% in September 2023 to 80% in September
1. 3.1 The percentage of students exiting 9th grade with a 4 year rolling plan will increase form 13% in June 2023 to 85% in June 2028.
2. 3.2 The percentage of students Military Ready and measured by ASVAB will increase from 11% in June 2023 to 50% in June 2028.
5. Board Reports
a. Superintendent-Jeff Olson
6. Items for Discussion and Possible Action
a. Approve Minutes
i. 08-06-2025 Regular
ii. 08-14-2025 Special
b. Financials
i. Bills
ii. Financial Report
c. Student Handbook
d. Tuition Agreements
e. Open Enrollment
f. 24-25 District Financial Report
g. Policy First Reading
i. FFB Attendance
h. Elliot & McMahon
i. Contract
ii. Board Self Evaluation
7. October 1, 2025
8. Adjournment

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