Dr. Jeff Fastnacht, BPS Superintendent

08/11/2026

It is FILL THE BUS Day in Bismarck & Mandan. Please support our kids by donating school supplies to this worthy campaign. Thank you to Tri-Energy Cooperative for sponsoring this each year. Donate supplies at local Cenex locations (Look for the bus!) or by going to https://bpsfoundation.com/donations/fill-the-bus/

08/10/2026

I am releasing the 2026 Superintendents Report tonight. A recap of 2025-26 and a bit of a look into next school year. Filled with information on students, performance, district finances, and much more. Here is a link to the report

Check out this Document (A4) designed by Jeff Fastnacht.

08/04/2026

Next week on August 11th is the Annual Tri-Energy Cooperative FILL THE BUS event in Bismarck/Mandan. Please support students in BPS and Mandan by donating school supplies. Find out more at https://bpsfoundation.com/donations/fill-the-bus/ if you wish to give cash donations.

07/27/2026

We have been sharing parts of our 18 month strategic plan the past week. They represent the critical work we need to focus our attention and resources on, for the short term. However, there are also things effecting the school that are well outside of any strategic plan. Here are some that we see coming that will need our attention as well.

07/24/2026

INVESTING IN FUTURE EDUCATORS
We’re sharing our 18-month district plan with you. Instead of one long document, we’ll break it into smaller pieces so it’s easier to see what we’re focusing on and what it means in practice.

This is a working plan to guide our decisions day to day. We’ll keep sharing as we move forward.

Bismarck State College University of Mary

07/23/2026

ELEVATING EDUCATORS
We’re sharing our 18-month district plan with you. Instead of one long document, we’ll break it into smaller pieces so it’s easier to see what we’re focusing on and what it means in practice.

This is a working plan to guide our decisions day to day. We’ll keep sharing as we move forward.

07/22/2026

NURTURING WELL-ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS
We’re sharing our 18-month district plan with you. Instead of one long document, we’ll break it into smaller pieces so it’s easier to see what we’re focusing on and what it means in practice.

This is a working plan to guide our decisions day to day. We’ll keep sharing as we move forward.

07/21/2026

EMPOWERING LEARNERS with opportunities to Personalize Learning
We’re sharing our 18-month district plan with you. Instead of one long document, we’ll break it into smaller pieces so it’s easier to see what we’re focusing on and what it means in practice.

This is a working plan to guide our decisions day to day. We’ll keep sharing as we move forward.

07/20/2026

EMPOWERING LEARNERS with Systems of Support
We’re sharing our 18-month district plan with you. Instead of one long document, we’ll break it into smaller pieces so it’s easier to see what we’re focusing on and what it means in practice.

This is a working plan to guide our decisions day to day. We’ll keep sharing as we move forward.

07/17/2026

STRENGTHENING TEACHING PRACTICES
We’re sharing our 18-month district plan with you. Each post highlights one part of the plan, what we’re working on, why it matters, and what you can expect next.

This is a working plan to guide our decisions day to day. We’ll keep sharing as we move forward.