In a world of constant information, communication, alerts, apps and more, sometimes it’s hard to know the quickest path to find the information you need. It’s essential that parents and community members are able to stay connected with our district and keep informed about the incredible programs, initiatives, and achievements that make FPS a cornerstone of our community. Whether you are a parent or community supporter, we’ve established robust communication channels to ensure you have access to timely and comprehensive information.

Learn how to stay connected to Fargo Public Schools in this Cabinet Column by Chief Communications Officer AnnMarie Campbell.

Read more about Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-Employment Transition Services in this Feature Column by Special Education Coordinator Jolene Schue.

Congratulations to Davies High School student Florence Sherman on being recognized with a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Human Rights Youth Award by Fargo Human Rights Commission at its annual MLK Day Celebration on January 20! The award recognizes community members whose work exemplifies MLK's legacy and uplifts human rights.

Sherman is President of the North Dakota Association of Student Councils and the North Dakota State Representative for the National Student Council. She served as a keynote speaker at the Educational Justice Summit and has been actively involved in Umoja Writing Workshops and the Fargo Public Schools Long-Range Facility Planning Steering Committee. In her leadership roles, she has championed respect for diversity, amplified underrepresented voices and worked to dismantle systemic barriers in education.

Congratulations to Destiney Camp and Serenity Williams, who were crowned the first-ever Virtual Academy Homecoming Royals at the Virtual Academy Homecoming Coronation Ceremony on January 16! The Royals were selected from the Homecoming Court based on a points system. Points are awarded to individuals based on participation in Homecoming Week events combined with a student vote.

The VA Homecoming Court included Josiah Asante, Destiney Camp, Madyson Cummings, Isabella Nirschel, Lara Schott, Scarlett Sletmoe, Terth Tuel, Serenity Williams, and Maldini Willis.

The Board of Education of the City of Fargo is searching for its next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Rupak Gandhi is resigning after seven years as the District's leader at the end of the 2024-25 school year. The Fargo Board of Education seeks an outstanding administrative leader who will provide strong leadership for the District and continue the tradition of excellence in education enjoyed by the district, students, and community it serves. The position will be open for application from December 20, 2024 through February 2, 2025. For more information, please the Superintendent Search webpage or Ray & Associates website.

The Mental Health Series from ParentGuidance.org is a powerful resource designed to support family mental health and well-being. Experts agree that adult involvement is important in a child's success. When caregivers have helpful tools, it benefits children, strengthens families, and contributes to a thriving community. Click here or on the image to view the Mental Health Series calendar for February.

On February 19, the Mental Health Series features an Ask a Therapist LIVE event, which offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a licensed therapist. Click here to register.

Discovery Middle School presents the musical Legally Blonde Jr. from January 30 to February 1 at Discover Middle School. Thursday and Friday performances are at 7 p.m. with the Saturday performance are at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Legally Blonde Jr., based on the motion picture, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.

Fargo Public Schools' Early Childhood Special Education program is seeking Community Friends to join its preschool classrooms. Community Friends are typically developing peers who will join the ECSE classrooms alongside the students with developmental delays or disabilities. Students must be 4 years old by July 31 and pass a developmental screening to be eligible for the program. The program is free of charge for families, but parents must provide transportation. The ECSE sessions are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Click here to apply for the ECSE Community Friends program.

Light up your summer! Spark your creativity, radiate confidence, and focus the spotlight on you at Trollwood Performing Arts School this summer with performing arts classes and performance opportunities for students currently in Grades K-12. Trollwood summer registration is now open.

Trollwood offers a full array of classes, performing opportunities, and technical theater experiences for every skill level, from elementary to middle school to high school. Learn more about Trollwood's summer programming in this special edition of SchoolTalk.

Thank you to Minnkota Recycling, City of Fargo, and Metro Sports Foundation for the donation to the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation to support the Milk and Elementary Snack Program through their Cans to Cartons Recycling Challenge! The recycling challenge raised $1,000 that was given as a Giving Hearts Day donation and will be matched, doubling to a $2,000 donation and providing 900 cartons of milk to students in need.

Pictured L to R: Trevor Brandner, Scheels Arena and Metro Sports Foundation Controller; Mary Aldrich, MinnKota Recycling Sales Manager; Jen Pickett, City of Fargo Recycling Supervisor; Jayda Bennett, Scheels Arena Event Manager

Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour online giving event, is coming up on Thursday, February 13. The day is a large fundraising event that benefits North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota non-profits. Each organization finds a sponsor to generously match donations. Trollwood Performing Arts School and the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation are both taking part. Tax deductible donations can be scheduled now. You may also wait to give on February 13.

Donate to Trollwood Performing Arts School.

Donate to the Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation.

Donations to the FPS Development Foundation are matched by the Fargo Public Schools Federal Credit Union and the Dr. Calvin K. Fercho Family Foundation. Donations to Trollwood are matched by Bell Bank.

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