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FPS e-Newsletter for April 15, 2021
- SPOTLIGHT -
Feature Column - FPS Indian Education Growth
Feature Column - Supporting Students During Ramadan
New Dakota High School Logo Revealed
- FPS SMART RESTART -
New Quarantine Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
FPS COVID-19 Data
- NEWSMAKERS -
Two Students to Compete in National MATHCOUNTS Competition
Staebner Earns Civic Fellow Honor
- YOUR FPS -
Lunch Repack Program Feeds Students & Reduces Waste
Free Counseling Sessions Available to Students and Staff
Fargo Public Schools (FPS) is offering additional counseling opportunities to all students and staff members thanks to a grant through the North Dakota Department of Human Services. Services will be provided through Together Counseling.
While counseling is always available for FPS students and staff, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought added pressures to daily life and increased needs for mental health services. The staff and student programs will provide sessions to address coping skills, wellness strategies, time management, family conflict, and stress reduction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sessions are free, confidential, and virtual. Insurance will not be billed.
Click here for more information on COVID Student Support Program sessions.
Click here for more information on COVID Staff Support Program sessions.
Sessions with Together Counseling can be scheduled by calling 701.404.0997. You must indicate your session is part of the FPS COVID Support Program.
Davies Theatre Performance
What: David and Lisa
When: Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Davies High School Theatre
All tickets are general admission and will be available at the door on the night of the event. Tickets cost $5. Seating is limited.
*For mature adiences only.
South Theatre Performance
What: A Chorus Line
When: April 15-17 @ 7:30 p.m. & April 18 @ 2:00 p.m.
Where: South High School Theatre
Adult tickets cost $8. Student and senior tickets cost $6. Visit the Fargo Public Schools Box Office website for reservations. Masks are required, and guests must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Expanded Summer School Opportunities
Fargo Public Schools is offering expanded summer school opportunities this year to engage K-12 students in academics, the arts, sports, and wellness. In recent years, students have successfully completed approximately 5,000 summer school classroom/stage/court/field opportunities. The following changes have been made to increase student access this summer:
- Middle school summer school is available to all middle school students.
- Middle school summer school is offering a second semester in July in addition to the traditional June semester along with expanded course offerings (no cost).
- Middle school and high school summer school have expanded school bus transportation with regional pick-up spots to help students access programming.
- On-campus and fully virtual synchronous models are available for middle school and high school classes.
- K-5 English learner (EL) summer school will be held at Agassiz. Regional transportation pick-up will be provided.
- EL, middle school, and high school will have all virtual classes on Fridays.
- Summer school is free for FPS students with the exception of a few fee-based programs:
- Elementary enrichment
- Fine arts camps and Trollwood Performing Arts School
- Summer sports camps
- ROTC
- Highway safety
Please note that registration for several of the summer school programs closes April 15. Early registration greatly helps the summer school administration team prepare for a terrific summer school. The full list of FPS summer opportunities can be found on the FPS summer school website.
- FEATURE -
Class Builds Skills with Coffee Service
- BOARD FOCUS -
School Board Schedule and Links
- COMMUNITY NEWS -
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Opportunity
Distinguished Young Women of North Dakota, a national program that promotes scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women, is currently accepting applications for the state program. The program is FREE to enter, and thousands of dollars of scholarships are available at the state level alone. Applicants must be graduating high school in 2022 to be eligible. Click here to apply.
- IN FOCUS -
"Orange You Glad" Treats
(Photo credit: Laura Silkey)
First Track Meet of Season
(Photo courtesy: Cameron Dockter)
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- FPS IN THE NEWS -
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Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us
Location: 415 4th Street North, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701.446.1000
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Twitter: @fargondschools