Letters from Lincoln
June 17th, 2022
FPS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BEST IN CLASS PRE-K PROGRAM
New for the 2022-23 school year, Fargo Public Schools will extend its educational services to 4- year-olds as part of a grant-supported pre-kindergarten program.
WHAT: Best in Class Pre-Kindergarten Program
WHEN: Applications now available; Program begins August 25, 2022
WHERE: Agassiz, 1305 9th Street South, Fargo
CONTACT: Donna Johnson, administrator, 701.446.3104 or johnsod9@fargo.k12.nd.us for more information.
Starting with the 2022-23 school year, Fargo Public School will operate a limited pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds, through a grant program from the state of North Dakota called Best in Class. The program will be held at the Agassiz building, 1305 9th Street South, Fargo, during the Fargo Public Schools school year, beginning Thursday, August 25. The program will be offered in two sessions, Monday through Friday:
- Morning Session: 8-10:30 a.m.
- Afternoon Session: noon-2:30 p.m.
There is no charge to participate in the program. Parents/guardians must provide transportation to and from the program.
The application deadline for consideration in the program is Monday, August 1, 2022 at noon. If more than the maximum number of students apply for participation, a randomized selection process will occur. If selected for participation, all enrollment forms must be completed for the student by Friday, August 5.
Additional information on the Fargo program, including the application, is available at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/pre-k. More information on the North Dakota Best in Class Grant program is available at this link.