It’s with a blend of excitement and nostalgia that I draft our final Newsletter for the 23-24 school year, marking the final countdown to another school year’s closure at Davies High School. Reflecting on the year that has swiftly passed, I’m filled with great pride and gratitude towards our exceptional students, dedicated staff, and supportive parents/guardians. Together, we’ve navigated challenges and celebrated numerous achievements, making our school community stronger and more vibrant. We continue to be stronger together in our pursuit of excellence.

As we enter this final month, I am reminded of the great potential and resilience demonstrated by our Eagles. Our seniors, on the brink of new beginnings, are preparing for life beyond high school, while underclassmen are gearing up for the opportunities the next academic year holds. We’ve concluded the 24-25 registration process and are working on schedules for next year. It’s truly inspiring to see the heights our students reach, whether in academics, athletics, the arts, or community service. Their successes underscore the spirit of excellence that defines Davies High School and the leaders we hope they all become.

We still have a busy schedule ahead in these last few weeks, filled with important events and milestones:

• AP Testing: May 6-17. Details and schedules are available inside this newsletter.
• Academic Awards and Senior Scholarships Ceremony: May 15 at 7:30 AM (by invitation only), followed by the Davies Day Chalk Fest & Activity Day.
• Final Deadline for Online Classes/Credits for Seniors: May 28.
• Last Day of Classes for Students: May 28. For those students who meet proficiency requirements.
• Proficiency Days: May 29 & 30. Required for students who are currently at a D/F and for any student missing evidence recorded.
• Graduation Practice (Mandatory for Seniors): May 31, 8:30 AM at the Fargodome. Seniors unable to attend due to school activities will have an alternative rehearsal scheduled.
• Davies High School Graduation: June 2, 3pm at the Fargodome.

I encourage everyone to reach out to our high school office at 446-5600 with any questions or needs relating to your child’s involvement at Davies High School. Our goal is to strengthen our partnership with parents and guardians, as this collaboration is crucial in positively influencing and supporting our students.

Looking ahead, we are excited to continue building upon our relationships with each of you, fostering an environment of Honor, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence.

Let’s all strive for a strong finish to this academic year and a refreshing, enjoyable summer ahead.

With warm regards,

Troy Cody

Principal

Davies High School will be having its Academic Awards Ceremony on May 15th at 7:30am in the main gymnasium. This ceremony will recognize students that are receiving scholarships and those that will be receiving an academic letter based on their weighted cumulative GPA (Freshman = 3.8 , Sophomores = 3.7, Juniors = 3.6, Seniors = 3.5). Students being recognized will receive an invitation in the mail to attend the ceremony, but anyone is welcome to be in attendance.

The doors will open at 7:15am with the ceremony beginning promptly at 7:30am. The ceremony will be live streamed. Light refreshments will be served.

Seniors and their guests are asked to sit at one of the tables on the gym floor. All other students and their guests are asked to find a spot in the bleacher areas on either side of the gym.

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 will be held on Sunday, June 2nd @ 3pm at the Fargodome. Prior to graduation, several items need to be completed.

The following is a checklist of all obligations to be met by each student before a Fargo Public School’s diploma will be presented.

• All course work, tests, and detention time must be completed before Thursday, May 30, 2024.
• All independent study, Virtual Academy, NDCDE and any other on-line correspondence course work must be completed by Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
• All bills must be paid (media center, athletic equipment, lab equipment, book damages, etc.) by Thursday, May 30, 2024. You may call Christina Hopper, Davies Bookkeeper at 446-5619 to make payment.
• Graduation practice will be held on Friday, May 31st at 8:30 a.m. at the Fargodome.

All graduating seniors must attend the rehearsal. This is required for any senior planning on participating in the Graduation Ceremony.

• All students who participate in the commencement ceremony are expected to dress in an appropriate manner. Cap, gown, tassel, and honor stole, and shoes are required.

- No other personal additions will be allowed to be worn without Admin permission.

Only students who have completed their graduation requirements will participate in the graduation ceremony. The list of students who will be participating in the ceremony will be finalized on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

The Forum will be publishing a special graduation section for the Class of 2024. They are also offering individual graduate photos that they are inviting readers to submit online with a short personal message at no charge. Submit HERE.

The section is scheduled to be inserted into The Forum on Saturday, May 25th. Here is a link to last year's printed publication for your reference.

Junior, Elsa Axtman was recently chosen as the North Dakota and Overall winner of the Western Governor’s Foundation Celebrate the West art competition. Her entry, a painting titled Grandma’s Table is also entered in the People’s Choice category. If you want to help Elsa win that, please click on this https://pollunit.com/polls/2024ctwvotingforpeopleschoice and vote for her entry.

Elsa wrote the following to describe her artwork:

My painting gives a glimpse into so many North Dakotans' heritage with a common bond of meals shared with family, friends, and neighbors. I painted a picture of a supper at Grandma's with food my family enjoys, special to ND. I began with a doily and a quilt centerpiece because my grandma always has these pieces on her table. I painted Knoephla soup to represent my German ancestry. Next, I painted beets and pickles because my grandmas always had homemade pickled veggies to eat. I thought of the pride so many people from North Dakota have in their gardens, so I included a salad made from their fresh pickings. I also added lefse to commemorate my Swedish heritage, showing a staple to every special meal. Other than food, I added a recipe, mail, and newspaper from my dad's hometown because my grandma's table is always full of today's happenings.

Congratulations to the following students who won awards at NDSU’s High School Art Exhibition!

Congratulations to Senior, Sophia Keller who won 1st place in the Young Artist Concerto Competition. She earned her chance to sing with the Greater Grand Forks Symphony, in addition to completing her first performance in an opera with Fargo-Moorhead Opera's "Turandot"

Congrats to Jaxon, Halle and Blake who signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their education and athletic careers at the next level.

April 14-16, Mr. Streit and his Skills USA team traveled to Bismarck to partake in the State Leadership & Skills Conference. Davies had a few medalists. Congrats to all!

Team works: Aiden Galbraith, Tyler Gierszewski, Davian Day, Nick Zurn received SILVER

Wood Turning: Grover bundy received GOLD and Alexa Ballinger received BRONZE

Back row: Davian Day, Sean Arens, Levi Biewer, Thomas Lemen, Jacob Dettling, Braiden Brockman, Andrew Weber, Holden Witte

Front row: Ron Streit, Aiden Galbraith, Tyler Gierszewski, Nick Zurn, Alexa Ballinger, Joselyn Johnson, Grover Bundy

PaY has been busy this year with its theme of Creativity. In the fall, Davies PaY group decided on three areas for our non-profit focus this year: animals, the arts, and child self-expression.

Over the course of the winter, our groups met with their non-profits to find out how they could use up to $1500 of grant money “creatively” in their organizations. From funding new musical instruments, to engaging with restoration projects for their groups, the non-profits made our deliberation process challenging.

As a group, we deliberated and decided on multiple organizations in each area of focus. We presented those grants to the Barry Foundation in March. We recently heard that all of our organizations were granted their money, and we are happy to say that those grants totaled $6,000. In addition, we have done Inspire, Lead, Share projects as well, giving back to our local community and organizations that we researched this winter.

This spring, we will close out our year with the PaY Celebration on May 7th. In addition, 4 of our PaY members were granted scholarships this spring through the Barry Foundation. Congrats to Megan Drummond, Jordan McLagan, Mackenzie Wetch, and Lauren Christianson. We are thrilled for them!

Overall, it has been a great year!

Congratulations to all Fargo Public Schools students who placed at the NDHSAA State Speech Tournament held in Bismarck on Saturday, April 20!

Braden Li finished second in Humorous Interpretation, Lydia Picotte was second in Speech to Persuade, and Angel Mochoge was third in Serious Prose.

Any girl interested in playing girls golf in the fall should attend this meeting:

Monday, May 13 | 7:00pm | Davies Commons

If you're not able to make it, reach out to Captains Rose Solberg or Nora Benson or email Coach Lisa at lisas@pga.com

Davies High School recognizes and honors students for outstanding achievement. The highest recognition is bestowed through members in the Davies High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Students achieve this recognition based upon exemplary scholarship, service, leadership, and character, the four guiding principles of the National Honor Society.

We recognized our members at an induction ceremony on Monday, April 15th.

The following students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Senior students will be wearing ivory cords on graduation day in recognition of this honor. The National Honor Society is advised by Mrs. Molly Werner.

Senior Inductees include:

Aubrey Adair, Jo Berger, Lauren Christianson, Ava Ebeling, Beck Erickson, Ellen Hardy, Lauren Heaton, Kieran Huck, Jaden Johnson, Megan Lee, Kate Leingang, Alaina Nordhougen, Matthew Rogers, Dylan Satkunam, Savanna Smeby, Sarah Strinden

Junior Inductees include:

Alyssa Aarsvold, Andres Aasheim, Carrie Jo Aberle, Xavier Ames, Kallie Andersen, Elsa Axtman, Ariel Bahn, Mykah Barnick, Piper Barth, Joshua Beil, Sophie Bjerke, Christian Boelke, Jaylee Bornemann, Kyren Brahos, Brenna Britton, Mariah Burian, Brooklyn Carlsrud, Rebecca Choe, Faith Christopherson, Jordan Clark, Baridute Deebom, Reese Dietrich, Lillianne Eidenschink, September Giesinger, Aniston Gigstad, Frances Gilbertson, Andrew Grothman, Ella Hanson, Elise Hoey, Tate Jacobson, Adi Jarso, Kylie Johnson, Reid Johnson, Alecia Jorud, Aiden Kisser, Mason Klabo, Madeline Korbel, Ava Koterba, Taya Laidlaw, Tanis Lee, Reese Lura, Gunnar Majerus, Sarah Meester, Sophia Mehus, Evelyn Meidinger, Noah Meline, Evan Menke, Ellie Miller, Jeffrey Mindemann,

John Moser, Lily Neset, William Newman, Levi Nordstrom, Jacob Orpen, Abygail Ough, Hunter Peterson, Sophia Pfeifer, Karson Phillips, Landon Picotte, Karina Repina, Leighton Roberson,

Alexandra Roberts, Chasen Sands, Kalec Sands, Eli Sandvik, Riley Scott, Florence Sherman,

Mara Smith, Ellie Steinlicht, Halle Stephens, Ethan Stroh, Addison Tandeski, Summer Thomas, Tali Thull, Jade Utter, Cady Wang, Grace Wanzek, Grace Wawers, Malachi Werremeyer, Karsyn Wessels, Liam Wicklow, Holden Witte, Katherine Zimmel

Senior Members include:

Aubrey Adair, Prelisa Adhikari, Andrew Aipperspach, Samuel Anyiam, Madison Barnick, Sydney Beauvais, Jaxon Beiswenger, Quinn Benson, Jo Berger, Jenna Blanchette, Cierra Bornemann, Nicholas Borowski, Halle Braaflat, Emily Brekke, Grover Bundy, Tyler Burud, Blake Chase, Lauren Christianson, Ella Collins, Elizabeth Conlin, Kaia Davidson, Zach Davidson, Lauren Diers, Jane Donat, Joshua Dorsam, Megan Drummond *, Ava Ebeling, Abbey Eichmann, Achomo Emmanual, Beck Erickson, Benjamin Fercho, Thompson Fischer, Kaitlyn Foote, Kolden Franke, Evelyn Geiger, Maia Gilman, Bradon Goebel, Sadie Gompf *, Jackson Gould, Joseph Gould, Ava Graf, Katherine Hallman, Alexa Hansen, Ellen Hardy, Nicholas Hasbargen, Kaylee Haugen *, Lauren Heaton, Hannah Heidenreich, Zachary Hemmer, Xavier Honer, Kieran Huck, Jacob Jaroszewski, Maia Jensen, Jaden Johnson, Sophia Keller, Brody Kessler *, Madilyn Kjelshus, Onya Kretchman, Jada Kungel, Megan Lee, Kate Leingang, Zachary Lilly, Luke Lorenz, Emma McColm, Brady Mitchell, Cadence Modin, Sarah Muir, Noelle Mund, Ryder Myers, Mariah Nelson, Alaina Nordhougen, Skylar Oster, Callen Perrier, Lydia Picotte, Drew Rerick, Alexander Rivard, Tyson Rivard, Matthew Rogers, Jack Rohleder, Addisyn Rumpf, Cayla Sailer, Dylan Satkunam, Lilly Schaffer, Thomas Schreiner, Isaac Schumacher, Ian Shook, Georgina Sieh, Fiona Simmons, Kaleb Skari, Savanna Smeby, Kate Smith, Jorryn Stevens, Sarah Strinden, Vaishnavi Suryawanshi, Sarah Tareski, Steya Tian, Katelyn Tiedman, Grant Tschosik, Sophia Tucker, Taryn Vettel, Abigail Voeller, Macy Wanzek, Andre Werk, Daniel West, Mackenzie Wetch, Blake Wiemken, Garrett Winjum, Parker Wirth

*Denotes Leadership Team Member

Please use the link below to access pictures taken by Chad Maloy at the 2024 Davies Prom. These pictures can be downloaded free of charge! https://ChadMaloyPhotography.pixieset.com/daviesprom24/

Sponsored by Davies Yearbook.

Schedule and Locations:

For the school year 2024-2025, a second dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is required for students entering eleventh or twelfth grade. This rule went into effect for the school year 2018-2019. This means your student will need proof of two doses of MCV4 before returning to school in the fall if they have already turned 16.

Ideally, children should receive one dose of MCV4 when they are eleven to twelve years old and a booster dose on or after their sixteenth birthday. Please schedule with your child’s health care provider or your local public health. Please have your child receive this booster prior to the start of the school year or shortly after their 16th birthday. If your child received their booster dose prior to their 16th birthday, they would need to receive another booster dose after their 16th birthday. Also, remember to bring in proof of the immunization documentation to the school.

If you have any questions, please give me a call at 701-446-5621

11-2021 Reference Mayo Clinic

Beth Kobbervig, RN

701-446-5621

In partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, Fargo Public Schools will be offering a four-part mental health series in April and May. The attached poster is being printed and will arrive in your building early in the week. All of the sessions will be recorded and available on the FPS website.

Event Date | Topic | Pre-registration Link | Parent Flyer

5/7/2024 - 6:30pm | Effects of Screen Time | https://cookcenter.info/May7Fargo | Effects of Screen Time

5/21/2024 - 6:30pm | Understanding Video Game Addiction | https://cookcenter.info/May21Fargo | Understanding Video Game Addiction

• May 6-17: AP Class Testing
  
• May 15: Academic Awards Ceremony, 7:30am
• May 27: No School, Memorial Day
• May 30: Last Day of Classes
• May 31: Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal for Seniors
• June 2: Graduation, 3:00pm @ Fargodome

As the district transitions into full implementation toward Standards Based Instruction and Evidence Based Reporting (EBR), the decision was made to incorporate 2 "Proficiency Days" on the above listed dates.

What does this mean? Well, we've created a short video presentation to communicate exactly what it means. CLICK HERE to view the "Proficiency Days" communication.

The schedule that will be followed on May 29 and 30 will look like this:

The high school summer registration deadline is May 15th!

• Session 1 is June 4-27
• Session 2 is July 1-25
• Classes are M-Th and Friday is virtual asynchronous student work days (PE runs both sessions)

For questions, please see their website HERE or call 701-446-3210

The Insights.nd.gov is the state’s official source for information about public education across North Dakota. The information is provided by partner agencies through the Statewide Longitudinal Data System and is brought about through the collaborative work efforts of the following North Dakota agencies: Dept. of Public Instruction, Career and Technical Education, ND University System, Job Service ND, Dept. of Commerce, school districts and work force development programs.

Insights.nd.gov is intended to inform policy makers, agencies, researchers and communities on ND public schools and workforce development on many topics, including public education. The site is expected to contain more information as it becomes available.

CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE TO ACCESS THE DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL DASHBOARD

Please like us on Facebook by searching “The Eagle Landing”. We would love to be your outfitter of Davies apparel! Go Eagles!

Tom Glynn is our MECA Sales Representative for letter jackets. Please contact him with questions to get information about letterman’s jackets or to place an order. His contact information is: 651-341-2840 or email tglynn@mecasportswear.com.

High School sophomores, juniors, and seniors can now process transcript requests electronically through eTranscripts. Students request their transcript securely and at their convenience through their PowerSchool account.

1. Students log into their PowerSchool account and click on the icon with the arrow/box

2. Click ND Education Portal

3. Click tab with student’s name

4. Send Transcript

5. Choose the college the transcript needs to go to

Please allow 2 days for approval. If you have any questions, please stop by the Student Services Office or call 701-446-5616 (last names A-J) or 701-446-5617 (last names K-Z).

Scan or click the QR Code to view the Fargo Public School Districts website surrounding Standards-Based Learning.

Please view the link below to see additional videos and materials on EBR, provided by Principal Cody and Instructional Literacy Coach, Erin Sinner.

EBR Folder Link

• Eagle Hour is a time where students can get help before school from their teachers from 8:05-8:40am, Monday-Thursday
• Each teacher is available 2 or those 4 days and will have a consistent schedule
• In order to make it easier for students and parents to understand when each teacher is available for Eagle Hour, you can scan or click the QR code.

Report Student Absence

Under quick links on the Davies Homepage, you will see “report student absence”. There are new ways to connect with the attendance office. You can not only call, email, but also text. This can be done 24 hours a day when ever you know your student maybe absent.

Please use one of the following to report a student absence.

Call: 701-446-5611 (last name A-J) or 701-446-5610 (last name K-Z)

Email: dhattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us

Text: 701-446-8471

Does your student have detention? Below are the opportunities for students to make up their detention.

The 2023-24 Detention Calendar can be viewed HERE.

Monday - Friday

8:05am - 8:45am

3:05pm - 3:45 pm

Room H101

Saturday

9:00am - 12:00pm

F128

Students with outstanding detentions may not be able to participate in certain school sponsored activities. Some examples include: graduation ceremony, prom, and other school dances.

You may change your address, telephone number, pay your student’s fees or update contact information, etc. all ON-LINE via PowerSchool.

Click the image to access the site.

In Canvas you can view your student’s daily planner for each class, so you know what homework is due, or when the next assessment is.

Click the image to access the site.

School counselors and staff are available during the school day to assist students. After hours and during weekends and holiday breaks, families need to utilize community supports. If you are in need of assistance for yourself or someone else, please contact the following resources:

FirstLink: Dial 2-1-1

(24/7 hour help line for community resources and emotional support)

Suicide Lifeline (answered locally): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Red River Regional Dispatch: 701-451-7660

If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1

Students are allowed to use cell phones and electronic devices in the commons, hallways and locker bays. Upon entering classrooms all electronic devices need to be put away. If a cell phone or electronic device is taken from a student, the student may pick up the device from the main office at the end of the day. A second incident will result in the parent being required to pick up the phone from the main office.

The Fargo Public Schools uses electronic surveillance systems in order to help ensure that school premises and individuals on school premises are safe and secure. Any person entering a school facility, on school property, or at a school function, or riding a school bus is subject to being videotaped. Davies High School has over 75 cameras throughout it's facility.

DAVIES MAIN OFFICE

Office Number..................... ............................ 446-5600

Troy Cody, Principal.................. ...................... 446-5604

Dr. Dale Miller, Asst. Principal (A-J)................446-5607

Sean Safranski, Asst. Principal (K-Z)..............446-5606

Lenny Ohlhauser, Activities Coordinator........ 446-5608

Kayla Dewey, Admin. Assistant....................... 446-5605

Kaity Dalzell, Activities Admin......................... 446-5609

Christina Hopper, Bookkeeper..........................446-5619

STUDENT SERVICES

Amanda Brown, Counselor (A-D).................... 446-5612

Beth Weiler, Counselor (E, H-L)…..................... 446-5626

Sarah Nereson (F, M-Sa)................................... 446-5613

Anita Mahnke, Counselor (G, Sc-Z).................. 446-5615

Janessa Berndt, Registrar (A-J)................ ....... 446-5616

Nicole Peters, Registrar (K-Z)........................... 446-5617

Jody Jahner, Career Center............................... 446-5625

Alexis Rinas, Social Worker.............................. 444-5627

Derek Johnson, SRO..........................................446-5624

ATTENDANCE

Cathy Pauly (A-J)............................................ 446-5611

Carrie Cacioppo (K-Z)..................................... 446-5610

Email............................dhattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us

Text............................................................701-446-8471

SCHOOL NURSE

Beth Kobbervig, School Nurse..........................446-5621

Troy Cody, Principal | 446-5604

Dale Miller, Asst. Principal | 446-5607

Sean Safranski, Asst. Principal | 446-5606

Lenny Ohlhauser, Asst. Principal/Activities Coordinator | 446-5608

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Davies
Location: 7150 25th Street South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-5600