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Polls close in just a couple of hours! Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard in the bond referendum for our schools and this year's school board races. Polls close at 7:00 p.m.
Happy Election Day, Cardinals! Polls are now open for this year's school board races and the bond referendum. Head to the high school common area to cast your vote anytime before 7:00 p.m.
Results will be shared once polls have closed and ballots have been counted.
Visit https://soaringforwardtogether.com/vote for more voting info.
Miss Avdem, one of our first grade teachers, was honored today at the State Capitol as the 2025 County Teacher of the Year!
We’re so proud to have her on our team and so thankful for the impact she makes—not just in our classrooms, but in our entire community.
👏 Congratulations, Miss Avdem!
Tomorrow is Election Day! Stop by the high school common area between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to cast your votes in this year's school board races and the $19.9 million bond referendum to complete critical maintenance and provide needed space for our students!
Before you head to the polls, visit https://soaringforwardtogether.com/ to get the facts about the proposed referendum investments.
If you've ever wondered what inadequate activity space looks like at the elementary school, this is it. On the last day of school, some students spent part of gym class setting up chairs for the kindergarten graduation. With the gym/cafeteria booked for the event, plans were made for students to enjoy an outdoor picnic lunch...until it was rained out. With nowhere else to go, lunch and recess had to be held in hallways and classrooms.
This is a great example of why staff identified such a strong need for a dedicated activities space during the creation of the referendum plan. The plan (which will be voted on in just a few days!) would add a dedicated gymnasium to the building and repurpose the current main office into breakout areas for small group learning and to accommodate special and individualized education plans.
Remember, you can dive into the full details of the plan at https://soaringforwardtogether.com/plan -- and don't forget to vote on Tuesday!
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Just one week to go before Election Day! Do you have a plan to vote?
Polls will be open at the Langdon Area High School common space from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All voters must be at least 18-years-old, eligible to vote, and a resident of Langdon Area School District. Please remember to bring a valid ID to confirm your name and residence and be respectful to the election workers who help our school elections run smoothly.
Visit https://soaringforwardtogether.com/vote for full voting details.
📣 You're Invited! Community Bond Referendum Presentation 🗳️
Join us for an important community presentation on the upcoming Bond Referendum! This is your chance to learn what the bond means for our schools, community, and future — and to ask any questions you may have.
📅 Date: June 4, 2025
🕕 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Senior Center, 211 8th Ave
Let’s come together to stay informed and make our voices heard. Bring a friend or neighbor — everyone is welcome!
Having trouble calculating your projected tax impact for the referendum? Check out this short video courtesy of Mrs. Olson that shows step-by-step how to determine yours using your tax statement and the tax calculator.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoTlH-bHVlY
Visit https://soaringforwardtogether.com/tax-impact to download the tax impact and find answers to questions about the cost and financing of the proposed referendum plan.
Q. Has our district ever financed improvements like those outlined in the referendum plan before?
A. Our district has financed maintenance in the past, but has always used existing funding sources to complete payments. At this time our district does not have any outstanding debt, meaning that if the referendum is approved, the bonds for the improvements will be the only debt held by our district.
In case you missed it, North Dakota lawmakers recently approved an increase to the Primary Residence Tax Credit from $500 to $1,600 annually. This credit has no income limit, is available to all households in our district (including apartments, duplexes, and condos!), and can be applied directly to your overall property taxes owed. The new credit amount will take effect with taxes payable in 2026 and is anticipated to grow further in future years thanks to earnings from the state's Legacy Fund.
We encourage all property owners in our district to consider the impact of this credit on their property tax burden prior to the referendum vote on Tuesday, June 10. Tools to determine your projected tax impact from the referendum (if it is approved) and full details on available tax credits can be found on the referendum website https://soaringforwardtogether.com/tax-impact -- go check it out!
Q. What happens if the referendum fails?
A. If the referendum does not pass, our buildings’ needs will remain unaddressed with the current maintenance budget. This will leave our district with two options:
1) Divert money from the general fund for building maintenance.
2) Return to voters with a new referendum during a future election.
Historically, the school board has tried to avoid dipping into the general fund for maintenance because the general fund is predominantly used for personnel and curriculum. Using this money for maintenance would ultimately require cuts to these services that currently support our students.
If our district were to hold a new referendum, the earliest it could be held would be June 2026. This would require our district to fully repeat the process of obtaining estimates for maintenance and renovation, since the costs of labor and materials are likely to increase over the next year.
Remember, https://www.soaringforwardtogether.com/faqs has answers to other questions asked by our community about the referendum - go check them out!
Region Baseball Tournament Postponed to Thursday and Friday.
Since our district decided to hold the referendum, there are a few impending changes to state law that could impact the timeline and tax impact of the proposed improvements for our schools.
1) North Dakota's Primary Residence Property Tax Credit will increase from $500 per homestead to $1,600 per homestead in 2026 and 2027. While this credit does not specifically apply to special taxes like the referendum, it can be applied toward your general property taxes and thus reduce your overall taxes owed. There is no income limitation to qualify for this credit.
2) ND school districts are no longer allowed to hold special elections for school construction projects. All such elections must take place during a primary or general election. This means that if the referendum on June 10 does not pass, the earliest our district could propose an alternative investment plan to voters would be in June 2026. In this case, cost estimates for maintenance and renovations would need to be redone since costs are anticipated to rise over the next year.
3) Our district has been preparing to apply for a reduced interest rate of 2% for a portion of our investment plan's cost through North Dakota's School Construction Assistance Revolving Loan Fund. This year, lawmakers have lowered the amount that can qualify for this reduced rate from $15 million to $10 million. Our district still intends to apply for a reduced rate on $10 million of our plan's $19.9 million cost. PLEASE NOTE: Tax impact projections currently detailed on the tax impact page of the referendum website and tax calculator assume that our district will NOT receive this reduced rate. If our application is approved, the actual tax impact of the referendum would be lower than currently projected.
Visit https://soaringforwardtogether.com/ for more details on the referendum plan and tax impact.
Congrats Graduates!
TONIGHT: Stop by the High School study hall at 6:00 to speak with district leaders about the bond referendum!
Don't miss out on this chance to hear directly from the folks who use our schools every day about how the proposed plan would impact students. We can't wait to see you there!
🎓Big congratulations to three of our amazing staff members on their graduations this weekend! 🎉
👏🏻Miss Sandy graduated from VCSU with her degree in Elementary Education
👏🏻Ms. Nancy Feil earned her Master’s in Special Education from UND
👏🏻Mr. Jordan Braunberger received his Master’s in Counseling from UND
We’re so proud of all your hard work and dedication! ❤️
📄 Report cards went home today! If your child was absent, they can be picked up in the office anytime next week. Please note: teacher names for next year were not listed this time—you’ll hear directly from your child’s teacher this fall. Have a great summer! ☀️
Langdon Area Education Association is offering a scholarship to LAHS graduates currently pursuing an education degree. Applications due June 20.
