Residents who desire to be on the ballot for the school board election being held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 must file a statement that includes the candidates name and the term being sought along with a financial disclosure statement. This must be filed:

Before 4:00 p.m., April 8, 2024 with Susan Davis, Business Manager, at the Turtle Lake-Mercer School, Turtle Lake, North Dakota. The financial disclosure form and statement of candidacy form may be picked up at the Business Manager’s office at the Turtle Lake-Mercer School, Turtle Lake ND from Business Manager, Susan Davis

Please return the forms before the deadline using one of the following methods:

Drop off at the Business Manager’s Office.
E-mailed to susan.davis@k12.nd.us. Please call me to let me know you sent the e-mailed documents so I can make sure I receive it. Call: 701 448 2365 or 701 351 7647

Please keep in mind the deadline for filing is before 4:00 p.m., April 8, 2024. All methods of filing must be received by this deadline.

Best Regards
Susan Davis
Business Manager

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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.