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In the last edition of the NDDPI Messenger, we provided an update on the different site environments that will be available to LEAs. The Infinite Campus test site provides North Dakota users with a safe environment to explore features, validate functionality, and simulate workflows without affecting live data or production systems. 

BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 5, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said the Department of Public Instruction is beginning work to implement North Dakota’s new charter schools law, SB2241, which took effect last week.

North Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative is modernizing how we collect, manage, and use K-12 education data statewide. As we transition to Infinite Campus as our new Student Information System (SIS), here are answers to some key questions from the field.

North Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative is moving full speed ahead as we prepare to launch Infinite Campus as our new statewide Student Information System (SIS) in July 2026. This work is part of a broader effort to modernize how education data is collected, connected, and used to support student success. We continue to address real questions from the field to help educators stay informed and ready for what’s next.

BISMARCK, N.D., July 11, 2025 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday celebrated four North Dakota educators who are finalists for North Dakota’s 2026 Teacher of the Year award.

The following amounts will be used for the 2025-2026 school year to determine the school district's responsibility (cost cap) for educating resident students. 

North Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative is modernizing how we collect, manage, and use K-12 education data statewide. As we move toward implementing Infinite Campus as our new Student Information System (SIS), here are a few key updates and answers to questions we’ve received from the field.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for assistance with the extraction and cleanup of existing state-level and LEA/District-level PowerSchool and TieNet data. The awarded vendor will also be asked to assist with aligning the extracted data to Infinite Campus’ pre-defined data schemas.

We’re excited to announce the release of the Infinite Campus SIS Implementation Guide! As we continue to implement BRIDGE, this guide will be your go-to resource as we transition to a new Student Information System.

As North Dakota moves forward with BRIDGE, our K-12 data modernization solution, it’s essential for districts to begin preparing for the changes that will come with the new Infinite Campus Student Information System (SIS) and associated data systems. The transition to a modernized system represents a significant shift in how student data is collected, stored, and shared across the state.