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FPS e-Newsletter for September 16, 2021
- SPOTLIGHT -
Feature Column - Capstone Experience for Construction Students
- HEALTH & SAFETY -
Keeping Students in School
With the goal of keeping students and staff in school, Fargo Public Schools is working to create a COVID-19 testing program in schools. Each school will have a scheduled time during the day that they will have BinaxNOW rapid testing available for both students and staff.
If a student or staff member is deemed an unmasked close contact, they can use this program to remain in school. In order to participate in the testing program, parents must fill out the testing consent form for their child in PowerSchool. The student or staff member must test at least every other day and remain asymptomatic during the duration of the testing program. Students and staff members should work with their building administration and testing staff to determine which days to test and work around scheduling conflicts.
Fargo Public Schools plans to have this program running soon. For the time being, students and staff can get tested at Fargo Cass Public Health’s testing site open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The testing site is located at 3051 25th Street South, Fargo, Suite K, in the Family Fare Strip Mall. SEE BELOW for important details.
For additional ways to stay in school, visit the FPS How to Stay in School webpage.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED at FCPH COVID Testing Site
COVID-19 Data
- NEWSMAKERS -
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
North High Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees Announced
Ed Clapp Receives Subaru Grant
- YOUR FPS -
THREE Homecoming Coronations on September 20
- Davies High School Homecoming Coronation will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Davies Football Stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move indoors to the school theater, and facemasks must be worn.
- North High School Homecoming Coronation will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the North High SpartanDome and will be livestreamed at this YouTube link. Families are invited to attend the event wearing facemasks, but community members are asked to "attend" virtually.
- South High School Homecoming Coronation will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater, and facemasks must be worn by all in attendance.
Please refer to each school's calendar and posted announcements on the school's website for full details on all Homecoming activities. Begin at the FPS website, and then access desired school from the drop down list under the red Our Schools button.
(Last year's Homecoming Kings and Queens pictured above.)
School Out Day - September 27
FPS New Administrator Profiles
In this series installment, meet Madison Elementary Principal Lori Conmy, Jefferson Elementary Principal Beth Olson, and Centennial Elementary Principal Bobby Olson.
FPS Hiring Spotlight - Cultural Specialist
Fargo Public Schools is hiring for a new position within the District. Applications are now being accepted for an Indian Education Cultural Specialist. This nine-month position is being made available through ESSER funding. The Cultural Specialist will provide educational planning, cultural advocacy, and guidance to develop curriculum for the standards regarding Indigenous education. For full details on the position, including responsibilities and minimum qualification requirements, access this link.
Are you or is someone you know looking for full- or part-time employment? Fargo Public Schools is hiring for a number of positions in both certified and non-certified categories. Click here to review the latest position listing and to apply for open positions.
- FEATURES -
Research Project Adds to Learning
Honors English I students at North High School are reading Ray Bradbury's 1953 dystopian classic novel Fahrenheit 451. Language Arts instructor Leah Ramstad had her students complete a research project to help set the stage for the book's time period and better understand society's mindset of the time. Read this feature story to learn more about their enhanced learning experience.
- BOARD FOCUS -
School Board Schedule and Links
Regular School Board meetings occur on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Meeting schedules, materials, a broadcast link, and an archive of meeting broadcasts may be found under the School Board tab on the FPS website. For more information, visit the School Board webpages.
Read the Board Briefs summarizing the September 14 regular meeting of the Fargo School Board.
- IN FOCUS -
Chamber Hosts Education "Eggs & Issues" Event
Freedom Flag Raising at Davies
Staff Tech Playdate
Dakota High School Opening
Dakota High School Opening
Guest speakers, including Tyrel Iron Eyes (pictured above), current students, alumni, and community members were on hand for the Dakota High School event. A luncheon was served following the ceremony by Red River Youth for Christ.
Dakota High School Opening
- FPS IN THE NEWS -
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