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In Hankinson, education is not a system. It is a community. Small class sizes, teachers who show up, and a school that competes and wins.
K-12 District
Hankinson Public School
Go Pirates
“Empowering Success: Every Student, Every Opportunity, Every Day.”
The Hankinson Pirates serve approximately 261 students in a single K-12 district. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, every child gets the attention they deserve. Teachers know students by name. Parents know teachers by name. That is not a promise. It is just how small towns work.
261
K-12 students
K-12
All in one district
Low
Student-to-teacher ratio
Extracurriculars
Small school, big heart. The Pirates compete and win.
Recent Achievements
A school district that shows up for every student, every day.
1st Place
Math Olympics Competition
Hankinson students took first place in the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade divisions at the regional Math Olympics competition.
YouTube Live Streaming
School events are live-streamed on YouTube so family and supporters near and far can watch the Pirates compete.
Principal: Sarah Pohl (High School)
Leadership committed to every student, every opportunity, every day.
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Childcare and Preschool
Working families have real options in Hankinson, from in-home care to certified preschool programs.
St. Gerard's Child Care and Kinder Kollege
613 1st Ave SW, Hankinson
701-242-7891
Operated by the Sisters of St. Francis. Preschool and childcare.
Visit website →Immanuel Lutheran Church Child Care Center
309 2nd Ave NE, Hankinson
701-242-7668
Faith-based childcare in the heart of the community.
Bonnie Hangaard Family In-Home Child Care
502 3rd Ave SW, Hankinson
701-242-9879
In-home family childcare.
South Valley Special Education Unit
PO Box 100, Hankinson
701-242-7031
Special education services for the region.
Give your kids a great school and a great life.
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