Attention Parents & Students:
As part of our ongoing Summer Literacy Reading Program for our school community, we now have available "Little Free" libraries that operate on "take a book, leave a book". Our goal is to encourage students and community members to share books and keep the joy of reading going all summer long. These libraries are posted throughout town, see the following pictures for locations!
As part of our ongoing Summer Literacy Reading Program for our school community, we now have available "Little Free" libraries that operate on "take a book, leave a book". Our goal is to encourage students and community members to share books and keep the joy of reading going all summer long. These libraries are posted throughout town, see the following pictures for locations!









No boys basketball open gym today.
After 13 years as a Woodchuck, Mr. Anderson is headed to Dunseith as their new Superintendent!
As you begin this exciting new chapter as superintendent, we want to thank you for the leadership, dedication, and care you have shown our school community. We wish you continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in your new role. You will always be a valued part of our school family, and you will be greatly missed.
Once a Woodchuck, always a Woodchuck!
As you begin this exciting new chapter as superintendent, we want to thank you for the leadership, dedication, and care you have shown our school community. We wish you continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in your new role. You will always be a valued part of our school family, and you will be greatly missed.
Once a Woodchuck, always a Woodchuck!

BASEBALL TODAY! Peewee will practice at 10 in the NEW GYM. Midgets will play in Belcourt at 10, bus leaves the school at 9:20.
Student Information System Update!

Baseball games for today June 29 in Rugby have been POSTPONED! They will now play in Rugby on Thursday July 2nd in a triangular. The schedule will go like this on two diamonds:
3:00 Rugby vs St. John
4:00 Harvey vs St. John
5:00 Rugby vs Harvey
Reminder for Tuesday June 30:
Midgets play at 10 am in Belcourt. Bus leaves SJ at 9:20.
Peewee will have practice from 10:00 to 11:30.
Baseball for today: the bus will leave the school at 3:30 for Rugby. If your child is riding the bus, please call the office and let Paige know.
There are adult Woodchuck hats for sale at the front office from the Booster Club. They are $35 a piece, exact cash or check only! Limited quantity, please stop at the office to purchase. Office hours are 9-2 on Monday-Thursday and 8-12 on Friday.

Need something new to read? Made progress on your summer reading challenge? Mrs. Martin will be in the library on Monday, June 29th from 11AM-1PM. Bring in your summer reading challenge sheet when you pop in to see her and find something new to read.

The midget baseball games at Belcourt will played on Tuesday June 30th at 10 am.
There is baseball practice today at the fields. The game that was originally scheduled for today was rescheduled for tomorrow. It will be in Belcourt at 10 AM and its PeeWee only. If you're player is needing a ride to the game, the bus will leave the school at 9:20. Please call the office if they plan to ride the bus.
Announcement about the rescheduled baseball games on Friday June 26:
•This will be PeeWee only games on Friday.
•The time has also changed to a 10 am start.
•We will try to reschedule the midget games to a later date.
Baseball Practice will be at the old gym today, June 24th.
Due to wet field conditions the baseball games have been canceled for today June 23 vs Bottineau. The game will not be made up due to conflicting dates. No baseball practice today either.
Summer Academy announcement: Reminder we are going to the waterpark tomorrow. All students who completed summer academy are welcome to come (bring a swim suit and a towel). Passes are compliments of Chad Counts and Jon Keplin! Sky High passes were also given to academy students today, please see attached flyer.

Summer Academy students are heading to the Waterpark tomorrow!

ST. JOHN SCHOOL DISTRICT #3
Policy Committee Review and Title 1 Meeting Agenda
Date: June 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: St. John School Library
Meeting Purpose
To review district policies, gather parent and stakeholder feedback, review parent and family engagement policies, and provide an opportunity for stakeholder input regarding the Title I Consolidated Application, budget, and programming.
Agenda
3:00 PM – Welcome and Introductions
3:10 PM – Policy Review Process Overview
3:20 PM – Parent and Family Engagement Policy Review
3:45 PM – Student and Extracurricular Handbook Review
4:15 PM – Title I Consolidated Application, Budget Review, and Programming Review
4:30 PM – Parent and Stakeholder Input Session
4:50 PM – Summary and Next Steps
5:00 PM – Adjournment
**Parent and Stakeholder Participation
Parents, guardians, tribal representatives, staff members, students, and community stakeholders are encouraged to participate. Feedback collected during this meeting will be considered during policy revisions and the development of the district’s Title I Consolidated Application, program, and budget.
Policy Committee Review and Title 1 Meeting Agenda
Date: June 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: St. John School Library
Meeting Purpose
To review district policies, gather parent and stakeholder feedback, review parent and family engagement policies, and provide an opportunity for stakeholder input regarding the Title I Consolidated Application, budget, and programming.
Agenda
3:00 PM – Welcome and Introductions
3:10 PM – Policy Review Process Overview
3:20 PM – Parent and Family Engagement Policy Review
3:45 PM – Student and Extracurricular Handbook Review
4:15 PM – Title I Consolidated Application, Budget Review, and Programming Review
4:30 PM – Parent and Stakeholder Input Session
4:50 PM – Summary and Next Steps
5:00 PM – Adjournment
**Parent and Stakeholder Participation
Parents, guardians, tribal representatives, staff members, students, and community stakeholders are encouraged to participate. Feedback collected during this meeting will be considered during policy revisions and the development of the district’s Title I Consolidated Application, program, and budget.
Brooklyn Arvidson and Talon LaClair members of the St John Marksmanship Club Trapshooting Team participated in the North Dakota State High School Trapshooting Class 1A Championship Friday June 19th. Brooklyn finished the day 1st Novice Overall (m/f) out of 101 novice athletes and winning a Gold Medal for Novice Female out of 40 female novice athletes. Congratulations to both of them for representing the Woodchucks at the State Match!


The last two days of summer academy are Monday and Tuesday this week. Tuesday the students will go to the Turtle Island Water Park. Please bring a swimsuit and a towel!! Thank you to the Turtle Mountain Tribe for donating the passes!
Baseball Parents/Guardians! If your child is not going to attend the game tonight or needs to ride the bus (leaving at 2:45) please contact the office so the coaches have an idea on bussing and number of players coming to the game. Thank you!
