The last day of school is May 21. School will dismiss at 1 pm that day.

🏃 Coaching Opportunity – 2026-2027 🏃
We are looking to fill coaching positions:
✅Head Boys Basketball coach
Interested? Check out our Athletics page for details and to apply! 👇
https://www.solen.k12.nd.us/o/spsd3/page/athletics














Our hardworking students created and submitted posters for the Water Resources Poster Contest, which was open to students from across the Standing Rock Reservation. We are proud to announce that Cannon Ball Elementary had several winners! 👏
🏆 K-2 Division Winners:
🥇 1st Place – Alleigh Iron Road
🥈 2nd Place – Asjha Pretty Boy
🥉 3rd Place – Andrea Dward
🏆 3-5 Winners:
🥇 1st Place – Scarlette Martin
🥉 3rd Place – Caylee Fast Horse
Students who placed 1st or 2nd will have their artwork displayed on billboards around the reservation and will also receive gift cards for their achievements! Be sure to keep an eye out for these amazing billboards around the reservation! 👀
We are incredibly proud of all of our students for their creativity, hard work, and dedication. Your talent shines bright! 🌟
A huge shout out and thank you to Candace Crow Eagle for taking the time to work with our students and help them create these amazing works of art. Your support and encouragement made a big impact!
#CannonBallElementary #StandingRockProud #StudentSuccess #FutureArtists #ReservationStrong






Solen-Cannon Ball students in grades K-8 have a big opportunity coming up this month! The Start Smart Solen-Cannon Ball Basketball Camp is a two-day camp focused on skill development, confidence, and competition.
📅 May 19–20
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Cannon Ball Elementary School
👦👧 Boys & Girls | Grades K–8 (going into Fall 2026)
⭐ NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Just show up!
Players will work on ball handling, finishing at the rim, shooting, transition offense, and live play — coached by two of the best in the state:
🏆 Steve Miller – Former Bismarck High School Coach | 6x State Champion
🏆 Darin Mattern – Bismarck Century Head Boys Basketball Coach | 4x State Champion
What to bring: basketball shoes, athletic clothing, and a water bottle.
Come get better. Have fun. Compete. We'll see you! 🏀

WAY TO GO LEO!!!
" This is not the end, it's the beginning of everything you've been working toward."


WAY TO GO KAYLEE!!!
" This is not the end, it's the beginning of everything you've been working toward."





🦬✨ Buffalo Days 2026 was a HUGE success! ✨🦬
This past Monday, students from Cannon Ball Elementary School traveled to Wozu to help process our buffalo. Students gained hands-on experience with quartering, butchering, and processing meat — learning firsthand the importance of harvesting and preparing their own food. 🍖🔪
Experiences like this bring food sovereignty to life for our students and connect them to traditional knowledge, culture, and the understanding of where our food truly comes from. 🌎🦬
A HUGE thank you goes out to Davis Fool Bear, Ron LeBeau, and all of the amazing staff at Wozu for guiding and helping our students through the buffalo processing experience. 🙌
We also want to thank Jeff Kelly, William Thompson, and the entire Game & Fish Department for helping secure a buffalo and allowing our students the opportunity to harvest the animal. 🎯🦬
This day would not have been possible without all of the incredible people, organizations, and community members who came together to support our students. Your generosity, knowledge, and willingness to teach mean more than words can express. ❤️
Wozu has processed our meat and packaged it. We are making it available to our families in the community. Please stop by the Elementary school to pick up a roast, ground beef, or steaks which will be available until disbursed to as many families as possible.
Mitakuye Oyasin. 🤝










A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Spring Annual Title I Meeting on Tuesday! We loved sharing the many great things happening for our students and discussing exciting plans for future growth and improvement.
If you weren’t able to attend, you can still stay informed and involved! Our 2026 Comprehensive Needs Assessment, which will guide the development of our 2026–2027 Schoolwide Title I Plan, is available on the Solen School District Title I Page
https://www.solen.k12.nd.us/page/title1. We encourage families and community members to explore this and other Title-related documents to learn more about our goals and initiatives.
Questions, ideas, or feedback? We would love to hear from you! Please contact our Title I Coordinator, Traci Peterson, at traci.peterson@k12.nd.us
or connect with a member of the administration team at either school. Your partnership and input make a difference!




















Field events get underway at 2:00 PM, with running events starting at 2:30 PM.
Let's go Sioux — make it count! 💪

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and planning for the year ahead!
✨ Solen Public School District Spring Community Event ✨
📅 Tuesday, May 12th
⏰ 4:45 – 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM!
📍 Cannon Ball Elementary
Agenda:
✔️ Spring Annual Title I Meeting
✔️ Year-End Celebration
✔️ 2026–2027 Enrollment Fair
Bring your family, celebrate the school year, and get ready for what’s ahead. We’d love to see you there! 💙💛

