Before discussing day 4, I need to close out day 3. After all the excitement of Hill Day, I forgot to mention that our students were treated to an evening of musical theatre at the historic Ford’s Theatre. The students watched the stage adaptation of the 1992 movie, Sister Act, in the shadow of the infamous presidential box where John Wilkes Booth shot President Lincoln on April 15, 1865. For many students, this was their first exposure to the theatre, and they enjoyed the experience.
Day 4, our last full day in the Capital, started solemnly as students walked the nation’s most hallowed ground, Arlington National Cemetery. Students saw first-hand the magnitude of sacrifice required to maintain our freedom across the generations. They saw the rows and rows of white stones that mark the graves of nearly 400,000 patriots. The students also watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and visited the Marine Corps Monument, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial.
After Arlington, the students visited the Adams-Morgan neighborhood of Washington and ate lunch in one of the many eateries. The students ended their day and week at the White House and the Treasury Department, considering how citizens can interact with the executive branch of our government.
Junior & Senior Banquet and Prom 2025 are just 2 weeks away!
See the photos for important information about those events.
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Purdy or Mrs. Crosby with any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Join us for BINGO!
Day 3 in Washington was a big day for our students, today they were going to put what they have learned about government and history to use while meeting with our Senators and Representative.
The students started the day by learning to navigate D.C.'s metro system. They did great on the subway to arrive at the day's first event; speaking with a Cavalier High School Alum on her journey from Cavalier to the Nation' Capital. They enjoyed their time with her and she presented the four military members with their first challenge coins.
Then it was onto the Hill for meetings with Senators Hoeven & Cramer and Representative Fedorchak. They were wonderful meetings.
Parents! Your young men and women did amazing asking their elected representatives great questions.
It was a long, cold, windy, and exhausting day but the students were really excited about having interacted with their elected leaders.
Day 2 in the Nation's Capital has dawned a beautiful spring day and the places many have only seen in pictures are become tangible. Yesterday the student got to visit the National Portrait Gallery, while this morning they are focusing on the War Monuments, including considering the sacrifice of those from North Dakota in WWII. The students are having a great time. Meanwhile, the teachers ore on the hunt for Lincoln's Assassin. Updates to follow...
Day 1 on the Class of 2025's Close Up trip to Washington D.C. After a snowy slushy start flying out of Fargo we arrived safely and now our students are fully engaged in the program with their peers from across the nation. Stay tuned for daily updates...
Intro to Ag enjoyed a busy field trip day to American Crystal in Drayton in the morning and True North Equipment in Grafton in the afternoon. Students toured the American Crystal plant and received an in depth tour and explanation of the processing of an important crop to our area. At True North, students were introduced to different precision ag technologies and even got to experience them first had while driving a tractor! Thank you to American Crystal and True North for hosting our students!
**HOSA 2025 Spring Leadership Conference** Eight Health Science students represented Cavalier School at the HOSA Spring Leadership Conference, competing in eight different events: First Aid/CPR, Nurse Assisting, Pharmacy Science, Phlebotomy, Medical Math, Medical Terminology, Behavior Health, and Health Career Display.
Their hard work and dedication led to some great results, including four Top 10 finishes:
- Izzy – Top 10 in Phlebotomy
- Emersen – Top 10 in Nurse Assisting (one of the most competitive events)
- Ava – 3rd place in Medical Math
- Ava – 1st place in Pharmacy Science
Beyond competition, students took part in hands-on experiences with VR healthcare and simulators, attended workshops, and joined breakout sessions. They stepped out of their comfort zones, took on new challenges, and learned valuable skills. It was a great experience full of growth, learning, and great memories!
Cavalier Public School – Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline
Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have your name printed on the ballot
for the Cavalier Public School Board election is March 31st, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. The following offices are up for election:
School Board Member – Rural Zone currently held by Courtney Ford (3 Year Term)
School Board Member – City Zone currently held by Rachel Ramsay (3 Year Term)
A candidate for a school district board member office must prepare and sign a document stating the candidate’s name and the position for which the individual is a candidate, and an SFN 10172 Statement of Interests form. Both documents must be filed with the school district business manager for Cavalier Public School by the above filing deadline date and time. All forms are available from the school district business manager’s office at Cavalier Public School or by calling (701) 265-8417.
It's time for the little red wagon. If you haven't signed up yet, you still have time.
Mark your calendars! PTO Bingo coming soon: Thursday, April 3rd
Tomorrow - Character Dress Up Day and DEAR time at 10am for all students and adults (including you)! Participate with us and send a picture!
Botany students presented on a piece of planting or harvesting equipment during our agronomy unit. This project helped students to have a basic understanding of the functions of these machines.
The Cavalier High School Student Council is hosting its last Vitalant Blood Drive of the year on Thursday, March 20 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm in the gym. To sign up, go online at Vitalant.org and use the Blood Drive Code: cavalierndhs
Science Olympiad Teams advancing to State!
Congratulations to the Science Olympiad Team! They competed at the regional competition in Minot on Monday.
The B division received the following individual medals:
3rd place
Crime Busters: Anali Ibarra & Tamari Johnson
Entomology: Zander Johnson & Max Ditterick
Dynamic Planet: Caleb Halvorson & Xander Burt
2nd place
Ecology: Emma Seng & Maci Puppe
Towers: Micah Crosby & Annali Ibarra
Anatomy & physiology: Emma Seng & Maci Puppe
Microbe Mission: Tamari Johnson
Experimental Design: Kendra Briese & Avery Sondeland
Scrambler: Henry Kemnitz & Isaac Ratchenski
1st place
Fossils: Max Ditterick & Anali Ibarra
Helicopter: Caleb Halvorson & Xander Burt
Wind Power: Zander Johnson & Max Ditterick
Air Trajectory: Caleb Halvorson & Xander Burt
The B division team placed 3rd overall and will be advancing to state. This is very impressive considering that this is their first year in Science Olympiad.
The C division received the following individual medals:
3rd place
Entomology: Schlucter & Vivian Ibarra
Chemistry Lab: Ava Kemnitz
2nd place
Geologic Mapping: Owen Crosby
Helicopter: Jonas Kuhn & Gunder Kemp
Dynamic Planet: Madison Heller & Owen Crosby
Forensics: Ava Kemnitz & Shirley Kemp
1st place
Experimental Design: Ava Kemnitz, Anja Schluchter & Fletcher Kemp
Electric Vehicle: Madison Heller
Tower: Owen Crosby & Fletcher Kemp
Air Trajectory: Vivian Ibarra & Shirley Kemp
Ecology: Anja Schluchter & Jonas Kuhn
The C division team placed 1st overall and will be advancing to state.
Fantastic job everyone!
Reminder: Today is the last day of the Book Fair. We will be open all night during P/T conferences. See you at the fair!
Parent-Teacher Conferences Information for Thursday, March 6th from 4:00-8:30PM. Cookies will be provided!
-Grades PK-3 in classrooms: Scheduled times for conferences were sent home with your child.
-Grades 4-5 in Multi: Teachers are available to meet with parents on a first come first serve basis.
-Grades 6-8 in Multi: Parents can schedule times with core teachers at the link below. If the times fill up, please email teachers if you have any questions. (https://appt.link/meet-with-jonathan-moquist)
-Grades 9-12 and Electives in Gym: Teachers are available to meet with parents on a first come first serve basis.
Attention Local Employers Interested in Hosting Summer Internships:
North Valley is excited to share that we are once again offering the North Valley Summer Internship Program.
For those looking to hire summer interns, we welcome your participation in the Summer Internship Fair on Wednesday, April 16 at North Valley. Students from member school districts will bring resumes and be ready for interviews between 10:00am - 2:30pm.
We are asking any employer potentially interested in the 2025 Summer Internship Program to complete the online interest survey AND to create a company profile on Golden Path by Wednesday, March 5. See the comments for the links needed to complete the survey and profile.
Congratulations to the River Watch team for receiving first place on there watershed stewardship project this year! They also received a bronze in the People’s Choice category.
Sign-up for the 2025-2026 football and basketball cheer teams is now open! Anyone interested should sign up by Friday, March 7. If interest for either squad is greater than eight, try-outs will be held March 19-20. https://forms.gle/ng9Fc81UFkVT8QA56
