Scranton Public School

An Update the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident Dear Scranton Public School stakeholders, as we previously communicated, PowerSchool – a cloud-based software vendor used North Dakota K-12 schools recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain information in the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS). We are reaching out to share more information and next steps that we recently received directly from PowerSchool: PowerSchool has engaged Experian, a trusted credit reporting agency, to offer two years of complimentary identity protection services for all students and educators whose information from our PowerSchool SIS was involved. This offer will also include two years of complimentary credit monitoring services for all adult students and educators whose information was involved. Starting in the next few weeks, in collaboration with Experian, PowerSchool will provide notice to students (or their parents / guardians if the student is under 18) and educators whose information was involved, as well as a phone number to answer any questions you may have about the incident. The notice will include the identity protection and credit monitoring services offer (as applicable). As soon as PowerSchool learned of the incident, they engaged cybersecurity response protocols and mobilized senior leadership and third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a forensic investigation of the scope of the incident and to monitor for signs of information misuse. PowerSchool is not aware of any identity theft attributable to this incident. In the meantime, we encourage you to visit https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/ for up-to- date information on the cybersecurity incident. We care deeply about the welfare of our Scranton Public School stakeholders and will continue to do everything we can to support you. Thank you for the important role you play in our community and your shared commitment to putting our students first. Sincerely, Kelly Pierce

Student Council Shoe Drive The collection box will be placed in the main hallway of the Scranton School.

Just a reminder to all fans. Girls Senior Night will be tomorrow after the boys JV game, and Boys Senior night will be after the Girls basketball game next Saturday v. Trenton.

Daily Announcements, January 31, 2025 Congratulations! To the girls on the win last night! Wrestling Good luck to our wrestlers competing in New Salem! Boys' Basketball The C, B and A teams play in South Heart tonight starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 1:15 for departure of 1:30 to meet the bus at the junction. Good luck Night Hawks! Saturday's Games The girls and boys teams play Washburn in Hettinger tomorrow starting at 1:00. Game schedule: JV girls, JV boys, Varsity girls and Varsity boys. This is also girls' Senior Night. Let's go Night Hawks! Quote of the Day "Make each day of the week like Friday, and your life will take on new enthusiasm. Carry the Friday spirit throughout the week." ~ Anonymous

Daily Announcements, January 29, 2025 Congratulations! To our JV and varsity girls on the victories last night! Valentine's Orders Order forms and payment are due tomorrow! Quote of the Day "Wednesday! I choose to be happy and grateful today!" ~ Anonymous

FBLA is at it again! Find a member and get yourself more delicious treats to enjoy!

There will not be a C-squad game this evening against South Heart. JV will start at 5:30 in the Scranton Gym.

Daily Announcements, January 28, 2025 Girls' Basketball The B and A teams play South Heart tonight in Scranton with the B game starting at 5:30. Good luck Night Hawks! Wrestling There is a mixer in Lemmon tonight starting at 4:30. Good luck wrestlers! Valentine's Orders Science Olympiad is selling sucker bouquets and candy that will be delivered to students in the morning on February 14. Please return orders and payment to the school office by Thursday, January 30. Order forms were given to the students, and forms were posted on Facebook. Quote of the Day "Tuesday: When you're bravely soldiering on, but the weekend is still a mirage." ~ Anonymous

Valentine's Day Fundraiser. Order forms and payment are due back to the school by Thursday, January 30.

Business Manager/Secretary Job Opening for 2025-2026 School Year Scranton Public School Business Manager/Secretary Position Scranton Public School District will be filling the business manager/secretary position for the 2025-2026 school year. The full-time position will begin July 1, 2025. There will be training that must be completed in February of 2025 and some part-time work this spring semester will be available to help prepare for the position. Job Summary: The Business Manager oversees the financial and administrative operations of Scranton Public School. This role ensures compliance with state and federal laws, manages the school’s budget, and supports the overall mission of providing quality education to students. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Management: a. Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with the Superintendent and School Board. b. Oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and investments. c. Prepare financial reports and present them to the School Board and other stakeholders. d. Ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements, including mill levy certification. e. Maintain a filing system for requisitions, purchase orders, and accounts of the District. 2. Audit and Compliance: a. Coordinate and prepare for annual audits. b. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with North Dakota Century Code and other relevant regulations. c. Implement internal controls to safeguard school assets. 3. Human Resources: a. Manage employee benefits, payroll, and personnel records. b. Ensure compliance with labor laws and school policies. 4. Procurement and Inventory: a. Oversee the procurement process, including bidding and purchasing of goods and services. b. Maintain an accurate inventory of school assets and supplies. 5. Administrative Support: a. Prepare board packets and other materials for School Board meetings. b. Maintain district records and ensure they are accessible and up-to-date. c. Compute district enrollment projections. d. Assistance with Powerschool schedules. e. Provide administrative support to the Superintendent and other school administrators. f. Attend meetings as assigned by Board or requested by Superintendent and record minutes of all meetings at which required to attend. g. Maintain record on open enrollments, out-of-district students, and tuitioned students. h. Respond to open records requests. Qualifications: · Certification as a School Business Manager in North Dakota (or willingness to obtain certification). · Accounting background or experience. · Strong knowledge of state and federal laws related to school finance and administration. · Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. · Proficiency in financial software and data management systems. Working Conditions: · Full-time 12-month position with occasional evening · Office environment · Competitive Pay and Benefits Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Superintendent Kelly Pierce. This position will remain open until filled. Scranton Public School PO Box 126 Scranton ND 58653 kelly.pierce@k12.nd.us 701-275-8266

Daily Announcements, January 27, 2025 Congratulations! Wrestling results from Moorcroft: Nick placed 3rd, Nate went 1-2, and the team placed 7th! Student Council Will meet today at 3:00. Tomorrow's Games A "C" game has been added to tomorrow night's games vs. South Heart at Scranton. The C game starts at 4:00. Quote of the Day "Mondays are the start of the workweek which offers new beginnings 52 times a year!" — David Dweck

Daily Announcements, January 24, 2025 Congratulations! To the girls on the victory over Beach! Wrestling Good luck to the wrestlers in Killdeer this week-end! National Compliment Day "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~ Anonymous

The Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks are looking for volunteer coaches to coach our boys golf team this spring. If you are interested or have any questions please contact Jon Kohler at (701) 567-4502 or at jon.kohler@k12.nd.us. You can also contact Kirby Cagle at (701) 27-8266 or kirby.cagle@k12.nd.us

The Hettinger-Scranton Nighthawks would like to invite our communities to celebrate Laela Jensen's basketball signing with the Mayville State Comets. The signing will take place at 4:00 on Friday in the Hettinger Big Gym.

Daily Announcements, January 23, 2025 Girls' Basketball The C, B and A teams play at Beach tonight with the C game starting at 4:00. Please dismiss at 1:15 to depart at 1:30. Good luck ladies! Quote of the Day "Summer is for surrendering; winter is for wondering" ~ Author Unknown

Daily Announcements, January 22, 2025 Congratulations! To our teams last night! Parent Meeting The Choice Ready parent meeting is tonight at 6:00. Tomorrow's Games A "C" game has been added to the games in Beach tomorrow with the C game starting at 4:00. Six minute quarters will be played for the C game. Youth Group Meets tonight at 6:30 at the senior center. Quote of the Day "Well, I know today is Winds-Day And this is how I know It is always on a Winds-Day That the winds begin to blow Oh, the wind is lashing lustily And the trees are thrashing trustily And the leaves are rustling gustily So it is rather safe to say That it seems that it may turn out to be Feels that it will undoubtedly Looks like a rather blustery day, today It seems that it may turn out to be Feels that it will undoubtedly Looks like a rather blustery day" ~ Winnie the Pooh

Notice of Meeting: The the Hettinger-Scranton Coop Committee will meet tomorrow, Wednesday January 22nd at 12:30 PM in the Hettinger Board Room.

Tonight's Night Hawk boys basketball game in Richardton will be live streamed on Hudl.fan. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/richardton/organization/38903/richardtontaylor-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MTk4MzE1NQ==

We have added a C squad girls game v. Beach in Beach on Thursday night. The game will begin at 4:00 and we will play 6 minute quarters

Update to tonight's girls' games vs. Faith in Hettinger. C squad will play two quarters starting at 4:45. Go Hawks!