Dickinson Public Schools thrives because of its outstanding students, staff, and faculty members. Congratulations to all for your remarkable achievements!
DPS REGIONAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AWARDED A $100,000 GRANT
The DPS Regional After School Program (RASP) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from JE Dunn Construction!
The surprise announcement came at Monday night's School Board meeting, where representatives from JE Dunn presented the check in person. This generous grant will be used to:
- Implement new technology and academic supports
- Hire additional support staff to enhance programming and student engagement
- Provide free field trips for summer RASP families, ensuring every child has equal access to enrichment opportunities
The grant is part of JE Dunn's Cornerstone Campaign, which expands the company's annual giving by donating an additional $1 million+ each year to charities across the country. JE Dunn Construction said employees chose “access to safe and supportive spaces for kids in need” as the focus for the
2025 Cornerstone Campaign.
Organizations are selected by JE Dunn employees and vetted by the company's Community Impact Team and National Cornerstone Committee. We are sincerely grateful to JE Dunn Construction and it's employees for believing in our program!
DHS BAND STUDENTS SHINE AT FESTIVALS
Congratulations to the DHS Band students who were selected to the Northwest Festival in Minot this year:
- Alexys Croft - flute
- Caroline Utt - bassoon
- Christian Duchscher - percussion
- Erin Martin - baritone saxophone
- Gabby Herman - trumpet
- Jordan Hibl - trumpet
- Lincoln Goettle - trumpet
- Kaleb Binstock - alto saxophone
- Nevaeh Pierce - clarinet
- Rainey Zettel - percussion
- Roger Bobbe - trombone
DHS Band Members, Christian Duchscher, Lincoln Goettle, and Neveah Pierce were recognized as 4-year recipients at the Northwest Festival in Minot for making the auditioned festivals four years in a row - a tremendous accomplishment!
The following DHS Band Students were selected to the UND Honor Band in Grand Forks where they will perform in late January. Students auditioned on October 24th in front of a group of UND professors who came to hear and select students from SW North Dakota.
Congratulations to:
- Ellayna Berg - flute
- Gabby Herman - trumpet
- Gavin Dvorak - alto saxophone
- Lincoln Goettle - trumpet
- Marlee Winkelspecht - bass clarinet
- Nevaeh Pierce - clarinet
MRS. ROBIN SWENSON OF BERG ELEMENTARY WINS OCTOBER'S DPS FOUNDATION INSPIRE
AWARD
Mrs. Robin Swenson of Berg Elementary was nominated and won October's DPS Foundation Inspire Award: "Honoring teachers who spark passion, purpose, and pride in our schools each month"