On any given day approximately 1600 children and youth are in foster care in North Dakota. These children and their families require caring individuals and families to support them. The need is high for homes that are willing to work with older children and teens, as well as Native American homes. If you are moved to help others, make a great life, and are willing to make a big difference, please contact sheila.muus@und.edu at the UND Children and Family Services Training Center or call the North Dakota Foster Parent Inquiry/ Information line at 1-833-FST-HOME or 1-833-378-4663.

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Turtle Lake-Mercer Public School250 2nd Ave WestTurtle Lake, ND 58575701-448-2365

Mission, Vision, and Values

OUR Mission: The mission of Turtle Lake - Mercer School is to provide students a learning opportunity in a safe environment, to become productive citizens. OUR Vision: We will create a community of lifelong learners in collaboration with our school, parents, and community. In a safe and caring environment, we will engage students in meaningful and relevant educational experiences. Graduates will be critical thinkers who can solve problems and effectively communicate, striving for their full potential in an ever-changing world. OUR Values: Excellence is expected: Growth, Responsibility, Respect, Commitment.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Turtle-Lake Mercer School District supports the provision of Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1963 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Turtle Lake - Mercer Public School does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator - Mrs. Sheila Schlafmann, Superintendent – sheila.schlafmann@k12.nd.us, P.O. Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575, (701)448-2365 ext. 102.

504 Coordinator - Mr. Kurt Ziebarth, Principal - kurt.ziebarth@k12.nd.us, P.O. Box 160, Turtle Lake, ND 58575, (701)448-2365 ext. 104.