Bottineau Public Schools Explained

Bottineau Public School District No. 1 a.k.a. Bottineau Public Schools, is a school district headquartered in Bottineau, North Dakota.

Mostly in Bottineau County, it serves Bottineau, Gardena, and Overly.[1] It also has a section in Rolette County.[2]

History

In 1896 there were tenders to have two school buildings constructed in Bottineau.[3]

In 1898 there was 39% turnout in the school bond election to build a school. The vote succeeded in 37–2, and the bond was for $10,000. The petition to hold the election had 168 signatures.[4]

In 1988 the North Dakota High School Activities Association classified Bottineau High School as Class A. That year the school was seeking to be placed in Class B and formally petitioned to do so.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Bottineau County, ND. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-08-25.
  2. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rolette County, ND. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-08-25.
  3. News: Tenders for Building Two School Houses. The Bottineau Courant. Bottineau, North Dakota. 1896-03-28. 5. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
  4. News: School Bonds Carried.. The Bottineau Courant. Bottineau, North Dakota. 1898-06-30. 5. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Bottineau, Rugby ask to go 'B'. Associated Press. The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. 1988-08-30. 2B. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.