Ray Public School

Join us Wednesday, Dec. 17 for our Winter Concert at 6:30 PM in the elementary gym. There will be a free-will donation soup and sandwich dinner before the concert starting at 5 PM in the commons hosted by the music boosters.

Junior High & High School students arrive at 6:10-6:15 to the high school music room. Dress code is Concert Black
Elementary students arrive at 6:15, grab your instruments, and report to your regular classroom. Dress code is Concert Black.

Firestorm Wrestlers will be participating in the Pirate Boosters Pep Rally tonight in Tioga!

WINTER SPORTS PICTURE ORDER FORM

K-2 Christmas Music Program is December 2nd!

No Girls Basketball Practices today, Nov. 25th. (Grades 7-12)

Today is a virtual learning day at Ray Public Schools. Stay safe and warm!

Ray Schools will start 2 hours late this morning, and see what the weather conditions are at daylight. Prepare for a virtual learning day.

There will be an important Wrestling Parent meeting for 6th - 12th grade boys & girls on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm in the Tioga High School wrestling room. Please plan to attend as important updates, changes to the season, holiday practice plans and other key information will be discussed.

Ray Jays Volleyball is playing on Thursday, November 13th for Regional 3rd place and the opportunity to compete in the state play-in game! Let's pack the gym! There will be a fan bus for students in grades 7-12. The game is at 5:30 at the Minot Auditorium and the bus will leave Ray at 3:30. Students must have a parent fill out the linked google form or they will not be able to ride the bus. They will also need their own money for tickets and food.


https://forms.gle/j66Yfo8rh2mbQKiB7

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online for $5.

Link for tickets https://gofan.co/event/4579508?schoolId=NDHSAA

Tonight's One Act Play Community Performance is Cancelled.

Wednesday, November 5th is an early out day. Buses will run at 2 p.m.

North Dakota families that rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to purchase groceries can seek alternate food assistance programs to prepare for a potential pause in benefits beginning Nov. 1 if the federal government shutdown continues.

Families can find additional assistance through:

Great Plains Food Bank: greatplainsfoodbank.org/get-help
Help Is Here ND: helpishere.nd.gov/food-shelter-resources
2-1-1 Helpline: Call or visit 211.org for local food-pantry listings.
Firstlink: Myfirstlink.org
NDHHS SNAP Information and Updates: Apply for Help | Health and Human Services North Dakota

Here are options for local food pantries.

Gloria Dei Food Pantry
Address: 1821 9th Ave. W Williston, ND
Phone: 701-572-2667
Operation Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Food Options: Vegetarian, Low Sugar

Ray Food Pantry
Address: 24 Railroad Ave, Suite 1 Ray, ND
Phone: 701-568-2796
Operation Hours:
First and Third Tuesday: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Salvation Army
Address: 15 Main St. Williston, ND
Phone: 701-572-2921
Operation Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-3:00pm
Food Options: Vegetarian

Tioga Community Food Pantry
Address: 313 S Torning St Tioga, ND
Phone: 701-641-3349
Operation Hours:
Second and Fourth Tuesday: 1:00pm-6:00pm

District 5 Volleyball Tournament starts today at Williston State College!

Ray Jays play the 2nd game today around 4:30.

Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 29th! Please make sure your student isn't wearing green (even if it is an accent color) as it can mess with the green screen background. This green screen allows you to choose the background you prefer after the photos are taken.

Upper Missouri Health District will be at Ray Schools on October 21st from 10 am to 1 pm to administer immunizations. If you are interested in your child receiving the provided vaccinations, please see the below letter and forms.