Welcome back to school! We're so excited to have you with us this year and have many important updates for you below!

Also - new this year! - follow Fargo Public Schools Virtual Academy on Facebook!

For any students who have recently joined the Virtual Academy family or who missed our Back-to-School night in August, we are hosting a second event. Our second back-to-school night will be held on Thursday, September 12, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Fargo Public Schools District Office (700 S 7th Street). Reasons to attend back-to-school night:

• Pick up your personal learning device/school issued laptop or fix issues with your school issued device,
• Get your school picture taken by Scherlings. These pictures are used for school IDs and families also have the opportunity to order pictures if desired,
• Meet your teachers. Our VA teachers will be available so you can meet them in person.

The first connection day will be held at the Trollwood Performing Arts building. The bus will leave from the District Office (700 7th St S, Fargo) at 9AM, we ask students to be at the District Office by 8:45am to load the bus, and we will be returning by 12:00PM. If your student does not have transportation to the District Office to get on the bus, please contact Holly Fiechtner, principal or Vanessa Boehm, counselor.

Fargo Public Schools is excited to partner with Family HealthCare again to offer vaccines to students through their mobile unit. All families requesting their child(ren) receive vaccines during school hours must complete this consent packet.

Students in the Virtual Academy will have the option to receive vaccines on Monday, September 30. Please reach out to Holly Fiechtner if you're interested in participating.

Virtual Academy has collaborated with Be Seen Gear in Fargo to have our own clothing. Any student or family interested in purchasing VA items can visit https://virtualacademy24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ to order. The deadline for ordering is October 2nd. Items should be received and will be delivered approximately two weeks after the order closes.

• September 12: Back to School Night - District Office (700 7th Street South) from 4PM-7PM
• September 13: Connection Day at Trollwood Performing Arts
• September 17: NDSU College Expo
• September 30: Mobile Unit Immunizations for VA students
• October 11: No School
• October 14: No School
• October 17: PSAT (Juniors)

Virtual Academy will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT for interested juniors. The PSAT is an optional test but is used as a qualifying exam for students to be considered for as a National Merit Semi-finalist. Several scholarships use the PST/NMSQT scores for scholarships and recognition. This is an online test that takes approximately 2 ½ hours. It will be held at Trollwood Performing Arts in Moorhead the morning of October 17. Any student interested should contact Mrs. Boehm at boehmv@fargo.k12.nd.us to register.

Our students have been busy in their classes; keep up the great work! Also, remember that we have teachers to help support you in grades 6-12. (Elementary students can contact their NDCDE teacher directly for support.)

• Matthew Dahmen (Science) dahmenm@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8606
• Madelyn Moore (Math) moorem@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8607
• Laura Qualey (English) qualeyl@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8609
• Rachel Schroeder (Social Studies) schroer1@fargo.k12.nd.us (701)446-8632

We are excited to announce the arrival of GSD/WIN days for our students. This year our counselor and teachers will be alternating and spending time onsite at Trollwood Performing Arts in Moorhead for students to receive in-person assistance in their courses.

Starting September 10, staff will be available at Trollwood on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 to 3:30 this year. Trollwood is located at 801 50th Ave S in Moorhead, MN. This service is open to any student in Edgenuity courses in grades 6-12. Students who fall behind pace in their courses will be required to attend at least one day each week. Families will be responsible for transporting students to and from Trollwood.

The schedule for September and October is listed below.

The following Virtual Academy students are recognized as Honor Students for spring semester of 2023-24 school year. Congratulations to all of these students for a job well done!

"A" Honor Roll

(Students completing a minimum of 2.5 credits and achieving a GPA of 3.5-4.0 for the semester)

• Brianna Baumgardner
• Molli Bullis
• Katherine Dixon
• Jonnah Groah
• Mya Houston
• Ryan Lee
• Ella Rudd
• Scarlett Sletmoe
• Kaden Stenerson

"B Honor Roll

(Students achieving a GPA between 3.0-3.49 for the semester)

• Madyson Cummings
• Z Erickson
• Liam Houston
• Alyssa Jamieson
• Ismael Jaquez
• Kelsey Kigdem
• Kayleigh Roth
• Talon Seckerson
• Dominik Sherman
• Addison Tjaden
• Bailey Wanzek

Counselor Support:

Vanessa Boehm - Grades K-12 - boehmv@fargo.k12.nd.us

Student Wellness and Family Facilitator:

Katie King - kingk@fargo.k12.nd.us

Holly Fiechtner, Principal of Virtual Academy (Grades K-12)

Email: fiechth@fargo.k12.nd.us
Website: https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/virtualacademy