My name is Mrs. Basden and I’ll be your new music teacher and I can’t wait to meet you! I’ve been around music my whole life as a student, a performer, an instrument repair technician, and now as an educator!
When I’m not playing music, I enjoy playing softball and volleyball, reading, and working on craft projects! I enjoy collecting musical instruments and vintage cameras. I live in Minot with my husband and our three cats: Siam, Burma, and Abraham DeLacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O’Malley the Alley Cat (but we call him Malley or Mr. O’Malley for short!).
When I’m not playing music, I enjoy playing softball and volleyball, reading, and working on craft projects! I enjoy collecting musical instruments and vintage cameras. I live in Minot with my husband and our three cats: Siam, Burma, and Abraham DeLacey Giuseppe Casey Thomas O’Malley the Alley Cat (but we call him Malley or Mr. O’Malley for short!).
WELCOME BACK, SAWYER FLASHES!
A New Year • New Faces • New Opportunities
Dear Sawyer Flashes Families,
Welcome to a new school year at Sawyer Public School! We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer
and are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities.
We are excited to introduce our new administrative team: Ryan Stockie, Principal, and Angela Froseth,
Assistant Principal. We are honored to serve the Sawyer community and look forward to building strong
relationships with our students and families.
We're also pleased to welcome several new staff members to the Flashes family:
Jenna Johnson – Kindergarten
Natalie Basden – Music
Dalen Engg – Physical Education
Brooke Larson – School Counselor
Katelyn Schumaier – Special Education
There is a great deal of excitement throughout our building with so many new faces and fresh ideas. We
invite all 7–12 families to join us on Monday, August 10th to meet our administration and office staff, tour
the school, ask questions, and learn about the academic opportunities, activities, and supports available for
your student. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what it means to be a Sawyer Flashes
student.
Register for Your Appointment
Please reserve a registration time using the link below:
https://canva.link/8gal5p24ubahdtl
(Scan the QR code found on this link)
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are excited to begin a fantastic year of learning,
growth, and Flashes Pride. We can't wait to meet you on Monday, August 10th!
Ryan Stockie
Principal
Angela Froseth
Assistant Principal
A New Year • New Faces • New Opportunities
Dear Sawyer Flashes Families,
Welcome to a new school year at Sawyer Public School! We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer
and are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and new opportunities.
We are excited to introduce our new administrative team: Ryan Stockie, Principal, and Angela Froseth,
Assistant Principal. We are honored to serve the Sawyer community and look forward to building strong
relationships with our students and families.
We're also pleased to welcome several new staff members to the Flashes family:
Jenna Johnson – Kindergarten
Natalie Basden – Music
Dalen Engg – Physical Education
Brooke Larson – School Counselor
Katelyn Schumaier – Special Education
There is a great deal of excitement throughout our building with so many new faces and fresh ideas. We
invite all 7–12 families to join us on Monday, August 10th to meet our administration and office staff, tour
the school, ask questions, and learn about the academic opportunities, activities, and supports available for
your student. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what it means to be a Sawyer Flashes
student.
Register for Your Appointment
Please reserve a registration time using the link below:
https://canva.link/8gal5p24ubahdtl
(Scan the QR code found on this link)
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are excited to begin a fantastic year of learning,
growth, and Flashes Pride. We can't wait to meet you on Monday, August 10th!
Ryan Stockie
Principal
Angela Froseth
Assistant Principal
Hello!
My name is Mr. Engg. I have always had a passion for physical education and overall health and fitness. I loved playing high school sports and being a part of the team atmosphere. In my free time, I like to read a good book, spend time with my horses, and hangout with friends, or exercise. I love to travel to National Parks every summer and explore the great outdoors! I am a very hands-on person and like to work outside. I have coached basketball and the track for the past four years. I look forward to working and learning with you students!
-Mr. Engg
My name is Mr. Engg. I have always had a passion for physical education and overall health and fitness. I loved playing high school sports and being a part of the team atmosphere. In my free time, I like to read a good book, spend time with my horses, and hangout with friends, or exercise. I love to travel to National Parks every summer and explore the great outdoors! I am a very hands-on person and like to work outside. I have coached basketball and the track for the past four years. I look forward to working and learning with you students!
-Mr. Engg
Cleaning out the closets and came across Sawyer Flashes yearbooks from 1991-2020! If you are interested in acquiring a memory, come in and claim one or more for yourself or a friend. Any yearbooks that are left after July 31, will be removed for more storage accumulation to occur.
Hello Sawyer Flashes!
I am your new Assistant Principal Angela Froseth. I am married to Tony and we have 4 kids: Leah, Austin, Caden, and Hanna. We are also blessed with two beautiful granddaughters, Evelia and Aurora. I have two pups Bugs and Kya. I love to read, spend time outside, watch TV, and spend time with my family. I have been a teacher for 17 years at Des Lacs-Burlington in 1st grade and 3rd grade. I love teaching, but am ready for this new adventure as your assistant principal. I can’t wait to meet all the students and families here in Sawyer. My door is always open, please stop in and introduce yourself. I'm excited for this year and what we can do together.
I am your new Assistant Principal Angela Froseth. I am married to Tony and we have 4 kids: Leah, Austin, Caden, and Hanna. We are also blessed with two beautiful granddaughters, Evelia and Aurora. I have two pups Bugs and Kya. I love to read, spend time outside, watch TV, and spend time with my family. I have been a teacher for 17 years at Des Lacs-Burlington in 1st grade and 3rd grade. I love teaching, but am ready for this new adventure as your assistant principal. I can’t wait to meet all the students and families here in Sawyer. My door is always open, please stop in and introduce yourself. I'm excited for this year and what we can do together.
Hey Flashes!
Ryan Stockie here, as many of you know my role with our school has continued to evolve over the years, and this year I will be stepping up as your PreK-12 Principal. I love to spend “free time” with my wife Brittany and our beautiful baby girl, Anahri. We work on house projects, swim, and ride bike. We are all also avid readers!
We have a lot of changes this year at Sawyer School and a lot of opportunity for growth! With change can come discomfort and confusion, so please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to continue working with you all and can’t wait to see where Sawyer continues to grow from here.
Ryan Stockie
Principal, Athletic Director
ryan.stockie@k12.nd.us
Ryan Stockie here, as many of you know my role with our school has continued to evolve over the years, and this year I will be stepping up as your PreK-12 Principal. I love to spend “free time” with my wife Brittany and our beautiful baby girl, Anahri. We work on house projects, swim, and ride bike. We are all also avid readers!
We have a lot of changes this year at Sawyer School and a lot of opportunity for growth! With change can come discomfort and confusion, so please reach out to me directly if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to continue working with you all and can’t wait to see where Sawyer continues to grow from here.
Ryan Stockie
Principal, Athletic Director
ryan.stockie@k12.nd.us
Sawyer Public School is in search of a kindergarten teacher. Candidates should be able to provide instruction for students in grades k-2, use data, & collaborate with PLC to identify best instructional practices for student learning. In addition, the teacher will monitor the progress of students, maintain records & communicate well. Finally, attending & participating in data analysis meetings & other related school activities and training is essential.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education w/Kindergarten Endorsement.
ND Teaching license or ability to be licensed.
Must be able to work collaboratively with groups of parents, teachers, & students.
Shows the ability to create and maintain a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to learning.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation via email to Ryan Stockie, PK-12 Principal, ryan.stockie@k12.nd.us
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education w/Kindergarten Endorsement.
ND Teaching license or ability to be licensed.
Must be able to work collaboratively with groups of parents, teachers, & students.
Shows the ability to create and maintain a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to learning.
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation via email to Ryan Stockie, PK-12 Principal, ryan.stockie@k12.nd.us
Flashes families! Our Awards Banquet for tonight has been postponed to tomorrow, Friday, May 15 at 5:30 due to the extremely high winds and unsafe highway conditions. Sorry for any inconvenience, Mother Nature has her own plans! We will see you all tomorrow evening!
Junior High track meet today at Nedrose! Field events kick off at noon, with running beginning at 1:00. Hope to see you on this beautiful spring day.
Elementary boys basketball plays their season finale today May 4th, 2026 at Nedrose school, games starting at 4:00pm.
Come out to Nedrose High School today, May 4th 2026 to support our students in track and field!
Good afternoon Flashes! We would like to remind you that tonight is our Spring Showcase of the Arts starting at 6:30. Also, if you have not registered for the Activities Banquet on Thursday, May 14 at 5:30, please do so as soon as possible. We would love to have you join us as we celebrate our students. Invitations were sent, however, if you have not received them please call the office to get on the list! Student admission is free, parents/guests are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. We hope to see you there!
https://forms.gle/gMhMYPZnSV52rSZ68
Please RSVP using the link, QR code, or stop in to the office and purchase your tickets by Wednesday May 13th, 2026.
Our elementary girls play at home again tonight, starting at 4:30pm vs. Nedrose!
The boys play at home tonight, April 21, 2026! Come out and support them, starting at 4:15pm.
The boys travel to Anamoose for their next game, April 16, 2026! Starting at 4:15pm.
Come out to Sawyer tonight April 16, 2026 to support the volleyball girls at 4:30!
CORRECTION: THE GAME IS AT VELVA! The elementary boys play basketball at Velva today, April 13, 2026. Games start at 4:00pm, hope to see you there!
The girls play South Prairie today, April 13, 2026. Matches start at 4:00pm. They've been having a great season so far and loving all the support!
The girls hit the road again today April 10, 2026, this time they're playing in Garrison at 4:30. Let's go Flashes!
The Flashes elementary volleyball team is hitting the road again today, this time for a triangular in Plaza! They will be playing at 4:00 and 4:45pm.
