Flaxton School
1902-1986
The first classes were held in 1902, in (What is now the house that Ronnie Nelson lives in). The first real School House was erected in 1905.
The High School was erected in 1913.
  The new Grade School was erected in 1953 & the Gymnasiam was erected in 1965 . Flaxton School closed it's doors on May 22, 1986. All area students now attend school at Burke Central in Lignite.


Plans for the Flaxton All School Reunion,
which has been scheduled for July 14-15, 2007

The schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY July 13, 2007- Arrive in the area and also if you want to have individual class reunions: Vendors will be available all weekend.

SATURDAY July 14, 2007- Hospitality will be open 10am to 5pm in the Memorial Hall

REGISTRATION will be in the registration tent from10am-1pm
Registration is due by March15th, which is $15.00 per family, please send to

Dori Nelson
10115 80th Ave. N.W.
Flaxton, N.Dak. 58737

SILENT AUCTION (upstairs in Memorial hall) 12noon-2:00pm (will be used for upkeep on the Raider room)

Before Saturday-Leave items at Betty Day's home.

BINGO (upstairs in the Memorial hall) 2:15pm-3:45pm

Photos taken of classes 3:45pm until finished

Games (where old Hotel was)  5pm-5:45 pm

PICNIC SUPPER-Potluck -city park - 6:00pm. Slushburgers, lemonade, utensils and coffee provided

Please bring lawn chairs.

Choir practice at the Memorial hall   - 7:30p.m.

STREET DANCE- 8pm-12midnight music by Kobra jet
 
SUNDAY July 15,2007
Church service in the Memorial hall
 
We are also making a book. If you have any photos for the book, please include them in with your registration letter. One book will be included in your registration fee of $15.00. Additional copies will be available for $3.00 if picked up, and $5.00 if mailed to you. We would like to make new signs, welcoming people to Flaxton. If you would like to donate for this project, please send donations to Betty Day P.O.box 194 , Flaxton, N.D. 58737.

The city trailer court will have camping available, as will as the fair grounds. For reservations contact Betty Day@ 701-5963822. Fees for camping are $15.00 per night or $50.00  a week.

Motels in the area
The Bear Motel, Columbus    701-939-5302
Americana Motel, Portal         701-926-4991
Quilt Inn Motel, Kenmare       701-385-4100
San Way Ve Motel, Kenmare 701-385-4238

 
   If you have any questions, addresses, or information concerning the reunion, -E-mail flaxtonraiders@hotmail.com