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December 4, 2025

Public Release of 24–25 School Performance Data Coming Friday

The 2024–2025 statewide accountability and assessment results will be publicly released on the Insights dashboard on Friday, Dec. 4. Schools and districts can review updated performance information on the Insights dashboard, including Choice Ready results, graduation rates, and this year’s redesigned ND A+ assessment data. We encourage leaders to preview the resources below to prepare messaging and ensure alignment with what families and communities will see on Insights. Visit the NDDPI website or reach out to Amanda Peterson for more information regarding the North Dakota Accountability framework.

• Insights Public Release 2025 Slide Deck
• Insights Public Release 2025 Webinar

BRIDGE Transition Update: Key Information for Districts

As North Dakota continues its statewide transition to Infinite Campus, NDDPI is sharing key updates to support district planning and implementation. Below are important details on data migration, student immunization records, implementation team participation, premium module options, state reporting adjustments, and upcoming office hours.

PowerSchool-to-Infinite Campus Data Migration Update 

NDDPI contracted with Consultadd to assist districts in extracting PowerSchool and TieNet data and migrating that data to Infinite Campus for import into our new SIS.

Over the next several months, Consultadd will work directly with districts to migrate essential SIS data through a secure, phased process that includes extracting, transforming, validating, and delivering the data to Infinite Campus for import.

We ask that districts designate a primary SIS contact and participate in data validation during scheduled windows. All migration activities follow FERPA, state privacy laws, and data governance best practices.

We will share more details, including district-specific timelines, as soon as we align key milestones and finalize migration windows. We expect this to occur in the next couple of weeks.

Student Immunization Data in Infinite Campus

North Dakota Century Code 23-07-17 requires all students in kindergarten through grade 12 to meet minimum immunization requirements prior to entering school. The North Dakota Immunization Information System (NDIIS) will remain the official source of student immunization records, and designated school staff will continue to access that application directly.

Infinite Campus includes the ability to display immunizations for each student record within the SIS. While districts are not required to track immunization data in Infinite Campus, they may choose to do so if it supports local workflows. 

The Immunization Import tool (included in the District Edition of Infinite Campus) allows districts to bulk import immunization data from external files. NDDPI and NDHHS will continue to collaborate on a method for districts to export student immunization data from NDIIS in a format that enables import into Infinite Campus. 

A direct (i.e. automated) integration between NDIIS and Infinite Campus will not be available at go-live (summer 2026), but NDDPI and NDHHS will continue exploring long-term integration options to streamline this process in the future.

Adding Members to District Implementation Teams

As districts prepare for go-live, local implementation teams will play a critical role in planning, data conversion, training, and decisions related to configuration and workflow. Districts should work directly with their Infinite Campus project leads to add additional members to their implementation teams.

Infinite Campus Premium Modules and Integrations

Infinite Campus provides a robust core student information system, plus a suite of optional premium modules and integrations designed to support local priorities. As a reminder, the Campus Food Service module and Campus Analytics Suite will be installed statewide for all districts, but using them remains optional. Other tools and add-ons are fully optional from the start, allowing districts to activate only what they need. All available modules can be found here: Products - Infinite Campus

State Reporting Due Date Extensions

To ease the burden on districts during the transition to Infinite Campus, several reporting due dates have been adjusted for the upcoming cycle:

• MIS01 (LEA Directory) / MIS02 (School Directory) Current due date: Aug. 15, 2026; Adjusted due date: Sept. 15, 2026
• Summer School Enrollment Current due date: Sept. 1, 2026; Adjusted due date: Sept. 30, 2026
• MIS01 (Fall Report) / MIS02 (Fall Report) Current due date: Sept. 5, 2026; Adjusted due date: Sept. 30, 2026
• Fall Calendar Current due date: Sept. 15, 2026; Adjusted due date: Sept. 30, 2026

The Title I, Part D and McKinney-Vento applications (currently due mid-June) will not be due until June 2027. Districts awarded in 2024 will continue to complete status reports in WebGrants until the next application cycle opens.

Upcoming BRIDGE Office Hours

District staff are encouraged to attend our next BRIDGE Office Hours sessions to ask questions and receive updates from the state implementation team:

• Dec. 17, at 12 p.m. CST
• Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. CST

Suggested Tuneup for Charter School Rules

Speakers at a Dec. 2 public hearing about the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s proposed new rules on public charter schools had several suggestions. Lisa Grover, a spokeswoman for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, said the rules should have stronger standards for student achievement and should specify that charters are public schools, subject to North Dakota’s laws on open meetings and records. She suggested that the state set a May 31 opening date for charter school applications. Dave Archambault Sr., a Fort Yates education choice advocate and consultant, said charters should have as much teaching flexibility as possible. “We have to try something else,” he said. “We have to try something different.” The deadline for submitting comments is 5 p.m. Central time on Monday, Dec. 15. Email comments to Jim Upgren, assistant director for school approval and opportunity.

ND Improves Grade In Financial Literacy

North Dakota’s financial literacy grade has improved, says a national organization that tracks the subject nationwide. A new state law and academic content standards on financial literacy represented “huge” strides forward for North Dakota, the American Public Education Foundation declared as it raised North Dakota’s from “C” to “B.” To get an “A,” however, North Dakota must require high school students to take a stand-alone course on financial literacy, the foundation says.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Verification of Free-Reduced Meal Applications 

For schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, Income Verification of 3% of Meal Applications is reported on the FNS 742 “School Food Authority (SFA) Verification Collection Report” form. This report is due on Dec. 15. 

Verification resources are located at SNP Free & Reduced Price Information | North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Scroll to the bottom and expand the Verification (+) section. 

For step-by-step verification guidance, please review this year’s recorded Across the Desk webinar hosted by Child Nutrition and Food Distribution. 

OTHER UPDATES

Title I Schoolwide Reporting Resources & Training Dates 

Districts are required to keep annual records and be prepared for monitoring when your district is selected. The 2025-2026 Federal Title Programs Monitoring window is open. Angie Richter and Michelle Siegfried recently recorded guidance to assist schools with their Targeted Assistance and Schoolwide Programming requirements for monitoring and annual record-keeping.

Resources:

• Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 – TA/SW Record-Keeping/Monitoring webinar. To view the recording, click here. To view the PowerPoint slide deck, click here.

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 – SW Comprehensive Needs Assessment and What Comes Next. To view the recording, click here. To view the PowerPoint slide deck, click here.

Please review the dates below and mark your calendars with the upcoming webinars! We would love to see you there!

Reminder: Schools that are in a schoolwide planning year are required to attend the following trainings.

Links for these upcoming meetings will be sent closer to the event. All webinars will be held from 3-4 p.m. CST.

• Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 – Midyear Schoolwide Title I Reporting Review.

• Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Requirements for Annual Schoolwide Title I Reporting.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Siegfried at (701) 328-3544.

Understanding Title I: How Funds Support Students and Families

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or administrator, you may have questions about how Title I funds are used in your school. In a new video, Assistant Director Angie Richter explains the purpose of Title I, the differences between targeted assistance and schoolwide programs, and how these funds help support student achievement. She also highlights eligibility requirements, compliance, and the ways Title I can benefit families.

Learn more about how Title I can strengthen your school’s programs and consider sharing the video with families to help them better understand the role these funds play in their children’s education. For questions, contact Angie Richter.

Crunch Off Results Are In! 

North Dakota crunched its way to the top this year, earning the title of 2025 Mountain Plains Region Crunch Champion with over 70,000 participants biting into healthy, locally grown snacks! 

The Crunch Off is a fun, regional event that celebrates local food and farm to school efforts. This year’s turnout in North Dakota was outstanding, thanks to the incredible support from schools, communities, and local partners. 

North Dakota Standouts

• Big Apple Award: Bismarck Public Schools — With more than 19,000 participants, Bismarck Public Schools led the state in Crunch enthusiasm and engagement! 

• Community Grower Award: NDSU Extension, Stutsman County — Recognized for their unique collaboration with local schools and community events, showcasing the power of partnerships in promoting local food. 

• Apple Spark Award: Drayton Public School — Honored for their creative Crunch celebration paired with National Apple Day, including educational presentations from local producers. 
• Golden Carrot Award: North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) — The NDDA was recognized for having the most participants and events of any state agency. Their coordination and outreach efforts were instrumental in helping North Dakota secure first place in the regional Crunch Off! Their events had over 33,000 participants.  

These awards highlight the amazing work being done across North Dakota to connect students and communities with fresh, local foods. 

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s Crunch a huge success! 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

FUNDING OPPORTUNTIES

ND250 School Field Trip Opportunity

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

New US Senate Youth Program Delegates: Yay for 10K!

Bridger Rivinius, a senior at Gackle-Streeter High School, and Alexis Thompson, a senior at Bismarck’s Century High School, are North Dakota’s 2026 delegates for the U.S. Senate Youth Program. They qualify for $10,000 college scholarships and will attend a weeklong leadership program in Washington, D.C., in March. Twenty-four North Dakota high school juniors and seniors applied for the scholarships. Congratulations Bridger and Alexis!

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