Spartan Spotlight

It is crazy to think that we have just wrapped up the first nine weeks of the first semester of the 24-25 school year as of Friday, November 1st. This means that there are only nine weeks left in the first semester.

Therefore, this is a great time to review what this means for your student’s progress towards graduation!

Students must earn at least 6 credits (during 9-10th grade) and at least 5 credits (during 11-12th grade) each school year to stay on track to graduate in four years; this equates to 22 credits that are required to graduate from Fargo Public Schools.

If a student does not pass a high school course at the end of a semester there is an expectation that they will need to re-take any class(es) that they did not pass. The options to retake a class include: enrolling in summer school, enroll in that class next school year or enroll in another class in the future to earn that missing credit.

All grades earned at the end of the first semester (as of January 16, 2025) will be placed on a student’s transcript.

Students and their families are encouraged to check PowerSchool regularly to monitor grades as they are updated often by our teachers.

If you or your student have any questions about your/your student’s grades, please contact the teacher of that specific class.

If you or your student have any questions about your/your student’s graduation progress, please contact your/their counselor.

There are options for students to get continued academic support in our building daily, such as:

• Spartan Period (which is held Mondays-Thursdays) from 8:05-8:40 a.m. Each teacher in our building is assigned two days each week for Spartan Period support and all students are welcome to attend. If you have questions about this, please contact the teacher of that specific class.
• Students can arrange with their teachers to meet up before, after school as well as during a teacher’s open period (as agreed upon between the teacher and student)
• Mrs. Dura, a Math Intervention Paraeducator, is available all periods of the day to support students with their math needs. She can be found in the 900 team center each day and welcomes students who arrange a time to meet up or simply drop-in for help.
• Ms. McGoldrick, a Science Intervention Paraeducator, is available all periods of the day to support students with their science needs. She can be found in the 900 team center each day and welcomes students who arrange a time to meet up or simply drop-in for help.
• Also, with our shift to Evidence Based Reporting our building has a common retake policy (for assessments). Therefore, if students meet the thresholds/guidelines within their course(s) students can take advantage of relearning/retake opportunities on assessments. This is also another way that students can continue to improve upon their learning and ultimately their overall grade in a course. Please encourage your student to connect with their teachers about retake opportunities on assessments.

However, if you have further concerns regarding your student’s progress towards graduation, please contact your student’s counselor for additional planning/programming considerations and/or options.

As always, reach out to us at any time if you are concerned about your student’s academic, social-emotional, graduation progress or other needs. Spartans support Spartans!

Dr. Amanda Quintus

Assistant Principal

Congratulations to the Fargo North Trap Team for finishing 2nd in their Conference for the Fall Season!

Congratulations to Noam Pearson, Leonardo Yan, Oliver Tackling, Joe Korbl, Brooke Balthazor, Evelyn Gabel, and Bodhi Freeman for their participation in the 2024 North Dakota String Teachers Association Orchestra Festival. The festival performance featuring orchestra musicians from across the state was held at Horace High School.

Congratulations to North High School for being named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program are delivering results and broadening access for students.

Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The levels are based on how many seniors took an AP Exam, how many earned a 3 or higher on an exam, and how many took five or more AP Exams.

North had 44% of seniors who took at least one AP Exam during high school; 31% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP Exam; and 10% of seniors who took five or more AP Exams!

The DECA Chapter and Student Council hosted the Fall 2024 Pickle Ball Tournament at the North High Tennis Courts. It was a hot afternoon, but fun was had by all! Thank you to the 12 teams that competed! Congratulations to the Fall 2024 Pickle Ball Champions, Brady Demers and Drew Burris! Third place was captured by Arnav Panwalkar and Anthony Breitbach and 5th place went out to Maria Kryjevski and Matty Haugo! DECA and Student Council will be hosting another pickle ball tournament this spring. Thank you to all the students who came out to play!

Recently Spanish 2 students at North learned about the Castells tower-building competition that occurs in Spain. There, over 500 people can come together to build 1 10-story human tower. After readings and discussions, students put their collaborative and problem-solving skills to the test by creating their own towers with cups in a group timed competition. These were some of the winning towers.

Fargo North seniors were given the opportunity to practice their interview skills in a mock interview activity that included over 45 local organizations and businesses in the Fargo-Moorhead community. Seniors took turns practicing one-on-one interviews with volunteers and received feedback to prepare them for college or career applications.

North High juniors learned about their post-secondary options at Junior Preview Day. The students visted local colleges, toured local businesses, and learned about military opportunities.

Esports is getting ready to kick off the 2024-2025 season. Preseason games we be the first two weeks of December with the regular season starting January 13.

We are competing in League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, and Minecraft Bedwars. The matches will be livestreamed.

If you are interested in joining, we are still accepting players through the 15th of November. Contact Mr. Reichenbach at reicheu@fargoschools.org.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11, Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

The Health Tech and Trades Career Expo for 10th grade will be Tuesday, December 3rd at the FargoDome. The event is designed to promote industry and careers to 10th graders.

Seniors had the opportunity to connect with Tom Babcock, our Jostens Representative. The presentation was regarding now being the time to order graduation Cap, Gown and Tassel if those items are needed.

Cap, Gown and Tassel

Please access this link to place your order for Cap, Gown and Tassel

The priority deadline has past, however cap, gown and tassel may still be ordered. All Cap, Gown and Tassel orders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students.

If finances are a barrier for obtaining a Cap, Gown or Tassel please let a school counselor or principal know and we will make sure that we help get the situation resolved.

Other Items

Also, Jostens has many other items available for Seniors (ex: clothing, grad announcements, thank you cards, class rings, etc). If you would like to view those items please feel free to using this link. These items will be shipped to your home.

The Great North Pole, a local nonprofit, is providing helpful holiday boxes to a limited number of North High families in need. The helpful holiday boxes include household items and items to meet basic needs. If your family is interested, please stop in to the North High Counseling office to pick up a form and answer all of the questions. All completed forms need to be returned to the Counseling Office by Friday, November 15, 2024.

Important Notes:

• Unfortunately, not every family will recieve these boxes
• Every box has different items in it, and families do not receive the same items.
• If winter coats, hats, mittens, and gloves are available, the kids will be selected first to receive them.
• If your family is selected, The Great North Pole will email or call you in December regarding the distribution date and time you select on the form.

It is very important that forms are filled out right away, as supplies are limited. Forms are processed in the order they are received. When supplies are gone, additional families won't be able to be assisted. The earlier forms are completed, the more likely to be considered for holiday boxes.

Fargo North High School is fortunate to be the recipient of a community giving tree. If your family is in need of Christmas gifts, please contact Carly Gaddie, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator at 701-446-2456 by November 15th. This will be on a first come first serve basis as there are a limited number of slots available.

The YMCA of the Northern Sky Giving Tree Registration is now open. If your family needs some assistance this holiday season and you meet eligibility requirements, register your child to receive gifts through our Giving Tree Program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Children ages 0-18
• Reside in Cass (ND) or Clay County (MN)
• Receive YMatch, or YMCA Child Care Financial Assistance, Free or Reduced Lunch or County Assistance
• Able to pick up gifts in Fargo, ND on December 13, 14, 15, 2024.

Register now through the YMCA website.

Trollwood Performing Arts School's 2024 Mainstage Musical is Mamma Mia! Performances are set for July 22-26 and July 28-August 2 at Bluestem Center for the Arts. Visit trollwood.org for more information. Group ticket sales, for groups of 10 or more, are on sale now, and regular tickets will be on sale in May.

Cast auditions will be held February 22-26. Orchestra auditions will be held in March. Students may sign up for an audition slot by calling 218.477.6500 or emailing trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us. Students may also participate as a run crew member or technician by registering for summer programming.

The next PTSA meeting is Monday, November 18th at 5:30 pm in room 102. Please join us to help plan more ways to show support to our amazing teachers, staff, and students at North!

Follow us to learn more about the PTSA and ways to get involved:

https://www.facebook.com/FNPTSA/

https://www.instagram.com/fargonorthptsa/?hl=en

November PTSA Newsletter

The North High Booster Board is a group of North High parents who raise money to help support all North High activities. The Board’s funding guidelines state that money should be spent in ways that will benefit the greatest number of North High students.

To become a member please visit the Booster Club website or complete this form. Payment can also be made online through SchoolPay.

The NDSCA School Counselor of the Year award honors counselors in North Dakota who are running comprehensive school counseling programs at any level (elementary, middle, or high school), supporting student success and actively leading in their school district. If you know a school counselor that should be recognized for their work, consider a SCOY nomination.

Click here to nominate a deserving school counselor. The nomination process is simple and takes only a few minutes.

The winner will be recognized at the NDSCA conference in February and will be submitted for the ASCA school counselor of the year. The nomination period closes on November 22.

The Fargo Public Schools 2023-24 Annual Report is a summary of the District’s efforts to carry out its mission of “educating and empowering all students to succeed” during the 2023-24 school year. Read the report for an in-depth examination of the District’s students, staff, schools, departments, and programs and a celebration of their achievements. And view key statistics regarding staffing, budget, demographics, and assessment data. Thank you for supporting Fargo Public Schools and allowing the District to serve its students and families and provide an exceptional educational experience. Access the full document at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/AnnualReport

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.

The NDHSAA has outlined the starting dates for winter activities. Please check out the following information and contact the coach if you have any questions or concerns.

First Practice Schedules

• Nov 11 Boys Hockey – Tryouts for Boys’ Hockey start Monday November 11th. Tryouts will start with a player warm-up at 4:15 p.m. outside of the North Weight Room. There will be a workout at 4:30 p.m. and we will be on ice at the Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. Full schedule can be found on the FPS Boy’s Hockey team page. Coach: Tyler Klein - 701-793-6469 tyklein18@yahoo.com

• Nov 11 Girls Hockey – 4:30-5:45 p.m. at Fargo Coliseum. Coach: Parker Metz - 701-412-6489 parker.metz89@gmail.com

• Nov 11 Boys Wrestling - 4:00 p.m. Wrestling Room. Parent/Athlete Meeting Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. in room 102. Coach: Bret Maughan - 701-446-2558 maughab@fargo.k12.nd.us

• Nov 12 Girls Wrestling - 4:30 p.m. at Carl Ben. Coach: Tony Fugleberg - fuglebt@fargo.k12.nd.us

• Nov 18 Gymnastics - 4:14 p.m. at American Gold. Parent meeting Tuesday Nov 5th at 6:15 p.m. at Fargo South in room C30 Coach: Jennifer Dahl - jenpauli57@gmail.com

• Nov 25 Boys Basketball - See BBB website for schedules. Coach: Travis Hoeg - 446-3872 hoegt@fargo.k12.nd.us

• November 25 - Girls Basketball - 10th through 12th grade Tryouts - Start on Monday Nov. 25th 6-8 p.m. SpartanDome. 9th grade Tryouts - Start on Monday Nov. 25th 4-5:45 p.m. Fitness Center. Parent Meeting: November 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Room 102. Player Meeting: November 18th at 4:00 p.m. in Room 102. Please contact Coach Brant Baarstad with any questions at baarstb@fargo.k12.nd.us or by phone 446-3836.

• Dec 2 Boys Swimming/Diving - 4:05 p.m. North Pool For students grade 7-12 Coach: Richard Fisher fisherr@fargo.k12.nd.us

Try outs for the Fargo North boys’ basketball season will begin Monday, November 25. There will be five teams which consist of two 9th grade teams, one C-team, one Junior Varsity team, and one Varsity team. All players must be officially registered in order to participate and take part in the tryout process. The Boys basketball program has an official website located at

https://sites.google.com/fargoschools.org/northboysbasketball/home

This website indicates important dates, times, and includes a checklist of items that must be completed before tryouts start on Monday, November 25th. An official parent/player meeting will be conducted on Thursday, November 7th. We will meet in room 102 from 6:30-7:00 for a short informational meeting. If you have any questions before that time, please contact Coach Travis Hoeg at hoegt@fargo.k12.nd.us .

Prior to participating in NDHSAA sanctioned athletic activities (including practice), the student must have on file with the school a current NDHSAA approved physical, dated April 15, 2023 or later and concussion form. The physical forms are available for download from the NDHSAA website. Physicals should be completed before the first practice and either turned into the main office or uploaded to PowerSchool.

In PowerSchool in the online forms there is a question asking if your student is participating in a sport. Select yes, you will be directed to the required online concussion, consent to treat and HIPPA forms to sign electronically. Please complete these forms before the first practice.

A $50.00 activity fee payable on PowerSchool or the Main Office.

All students planning to participate in any co-curricular activity (i.e. Athletics, Music, Drama, Speech, Debate, Student Congress, DECA, FBLA, Skills USA, etc.) and their parent/guardian should refer to and complete their co-curricular meeting online.

This meeting can be viewed online via the registration forms in each parent’s PowerSchool account. When you registered your student you were directed to view the online co-curricular meeting at that time.

If students/parents have any questions they should refer to the Student Activitiy Handbook, Student Activities Website or contact their building Activity Coordinator.

If a student is unable to participate in an activity requiring a fee, waivers or other resources are often available to assist. Please complete waiver before first game/activity. The typical guideline used for eligibility is qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Students are encouraged to visit with their counselor if they may qualify or need any assistance.

This booklet is a compilation of clubs & activities available to students of North High School. In addition to the information found within this booklet, special announcements will be made throughout the school year giving students updates and other opportunities as they become

available. Please check out all the opportunities available to North students.

Purpose: To elevate standards of Good Sportsmanship and to encourage the growth of responsible citizenship among the students, member schools and their personnel.

1. Respect the American flag and the National Anthem.
2. Contesting schools shall each have an authorized faculty representative present who shall be responsible for his/her school’s participants, students, and fans throughout the contest.
3. Spectators must wear clothing that covers the entire torso. Those who do not comply or who wear clothing that is vulgar, obscene or that in some other way inappropriate, as determined by school/tournament personnel, will be removed from the facility if they do not cooperate with this behavior expectation.
4. The use of appropriate language is expected at all times. Profanity, negative chants, trash talk, name-calling, personal attacks or other acts of disrespect are unacceptable and must be immediately addressed by school/tournament administrators. Any discriminatory slur will result in immediate removal from the facility.
5. Any attendee ejected from a NDHSAA tournament venue will be banned from the venue(s) for the remainder of the event.
6. Respect the game/contest. Under no condition shall anyone other than the members of the official squad enter the playing surface. No one may interfere with the contest in any way.
7. Hand held signs and flags, which do not obstruct the view of others, are permitted provided they are in good taste. Signs or other similar items contest/tournament officials deem to be in poor taste will be removed. Message or “white” boards are prohibited. The carrying of flags around the playing surface is NOT allowed.
8. Artificial noisemakers of any kind (i.e. megaphones, cowbells, sirens, whistles, thunder sticks, and other similar items) are not allowed at any indoor events, including outdoor sports played at indoor venues. Exception – Megaphones appropriately used by cheerleaders are permitted if allowed by contest officials.
9. Laser lights or any other lights deemed distracting to participants are strictly prohibited.
10. Confetti is banned at all NDHSAA tournament venues. Tournament staff is instructed to confiscate such articles at the door.
11. Objects shall not be thrown into the stands at any NDHSAA tournament venue.
12. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, is prohibited for any persons at NDHSAA tournament venues.
13. Any attendee ejected from a regular season or NDHSAA tournament contest will incur a minimum three (3) game/event suspension from that team’s games/events and all other NDHSAA games/events in the interim at any level of competition. If the ejection occurs with fewer than three (3) games/events remaining in the team’s season, the suspension will carry over to the school’s sports season which immediately follows. An attendee ejected for a second time during a school year shall be suspended for a minimum of one (1) calendar year from all NDHSAA regular and postseason events. NDHSAA member schools may increase these minimum penalties at their discretion.

When you are attending activities in our main gym, you will notice the banner hanging on the west side of the gym. The banner was provided by the Eastern Dakota Conference to promote good sportsmanship by spectators. We take great pride in positively supporting all athletes, coaches, and officials at all of our events. This banner further supports the Spartan expectations. Look for the banner at North High and at all other EDC schools as well.

If you would like to order North apparel/items please check out the online school store. You have the ability to design/personalize these items. Items ordered will be shipped to the address you provide.

A student FPS season activity pass may be purchased for $30.00. The activity pass is good for events at North, South, or Davies, with the exception of tournaments. Activity passes can also be used at plays and musicals.

Adults may also purchase a season activity pass for $75.00 per person or a punch card, which both can be used at North/South/Davies events. The punch card comes with either 5 or 10 punches per card and cost is $25.00 or $50.00.

Tickets purchased at the gate will be as follows:

All students (grades 1 – 12) $5.00

Adults $7.00

New this year sporting activity programs will be available via a QR code. Please look for the QR code at the next activity you attend.

North’s calendar software has an awesome feature where the parents can sign up to be notified of any changes made to athletic schedules. Once on the North High home page, open the calendar by clicking on the “North Online Calendar” link. Click on the Notify Me link. Follow the instructions to be reminded of events &/or to be notified of any changes via email or text message. It is a great tool to keep everybody “in the know.”

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The Mental Health Series from ParentGuidance.org is a powerful resource designed to support family mental health and well-being. Click here or on the image to view the Mental Health Series calendar for November.

On November 20, 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.

As the leaves change and autumn settles in, Fargo Public Schools and Parent Guidance are dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with the support and resources they need to nurture their children. Parent Coaching pairs caregivers with a coach and therapist-created resources to help navigate the challenges of parenting. Click here to register: https://cookcenter.info/coaching

The ACT and SAT are college entrance tests that maybe required by 4-year colleges. Students should check with the specific school they plan to apply to for the test needed. These tests are generally taken during the latter part of a student’s junior year and during their senior year.

If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch and financial assistance is needed, please see your school counselor for a fee waiver.

Register on the websites for the tests at: www.actstudent.org & www.collegeboard.com.

Below are the following test dates and registration deadlines:

North High School Code: 350-568

ACT Basic Fee: $69.00 ACT Plus Writing Fee: $94.00

Late Registration Additional Fee: $38.00

North High School Code: 350-568

SAT Fee $68.00

Late Registration Additional Fee: $34.00

The ASVAB test will be held at North High on Wednesday, April 9 2025 for all juniors. Senior ASVAB retake is on December 4, 2024 in room 102. A sign up will be sent to seniors mid-November. There is no cost to retake teh ASVAB. A score of 31 or greater can help students be Choice Ready. A score of 50 or greater can help students qualify for the ND Scholarship.

Parents/Guardians and students can request to meet with a school counselor annually to review, discuss, and revise four year academic plans for graduation. Families can call the counseling office at 446-2412 for an appointment, or students can come to the counseling office to set up an appointment.

Seniors may register to take the WorkKeys (internet version) at North High. The first test will be on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:15 a.m. The test consists of three tests: Workplace Documents, Applied Math and Graphic Literacy. A score of at least 5 on each of the three tests can help students qualify for the ND Scholarship.

A sign up will be sent to seniors mid-November. Students will be required to pay for the WorkKeys test. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tracy Cramer, Career Advisor.

Students and families who have questions about Advanced Placement classes should contact their AP teachers.

If there are questions or concerns with exam administration please contact Karen Moore moorek@fargo.k12.nd.us / 701-446-1053 or Kim Rensch renschk@fargo.k12.nd.us / 701-446-1160.

North High is happy to have the services from the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in our school. Counseling services are available for student who have been affected by domestic violence, dating violence, or sexual assault/abuse. These services will be provided licensed counselor, Maddy Griffin from Rape and Abuse. If you would like more information about services, please contact your school counselor for a referral.

Fargo Public Schools has changed to a new mass communication system for the 2024-25 school year called BrightArrow Mass Communication. Through BrightArrow, FPS will send emails, phone calls and text messages to staff and families to keep them updated on school happenings, emergency situations, and school cancelations.

Please opt-in to receive text messages from Fargo Public Schools. FPS has switched to a new mass communication system for the 2024-25 school year and you MUST opt-in to receive text messages from FPS. If you do not opt-in, you could miss important information from our school or the District. You can opt-in at any time by texting the word “YES” to 79041.

If you would like to receive an email notification when daily announcements, newsletters or School Board agendas are posted please go to the North High Website and sign up for E-Alerts. Content E-Alerts are sent to users who have subscribed to a homepage or website section of interest. Click here to sign up and begin the process of setting your subscriptions.

UPDATE for previous E-Alert users. We have a new mass communication system call BrightArrow. If you were previously signed up to recieve newletters etc you will need to go to E-Alerts, enter the email address used and click on the Existing Account button. BrightArrow will then send an email with a link. By clicking on that link, you can update your contact types, phone numbers, and content preferences, as well as view all previous messages.

See instruction for existing users, or setting up a new account.

Fargo North has several helpful links that can be found on our webpage at https://north.fargo.k12.nd.us/.

You will find links for:

· Newsletters

· School Calendars

· Daily Announcements

· PowerSchool & SchoolPay Logins

· Student Handbook

· School Menus

· District Forms

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact our school office at 701-446-2400.

Student parking is available in our south and northwest lots. The cost for a parking permit is $40 and is required to park in these lots. The replacement cost for a lost parking sticker is $5. Parking permits purchased online can be picked up during registration at the bookkeeping window in the main office.

Students are allowed to park without a permit if they park in the Coliseum lot closest to 17th Avenue.

$40 - Whole Year

$30 - Starting November 1st

$20 - Starting 2nd Semester

$10 - Starting March 25th

Building personal will issue tickets to those who park illegally, park in staff reserved parking areas or our visitor parking lot. Signage is posted in all lots. Permits are to be placed on the vehicles back window, driver’s side only.

• If you have a valid parking pass and drive a different vehicle on a given day, the other vehicle must be registered at the securtiy check-in desk to avoid any ticket.

• Disputed tickets should be brought to the Main Office.

2023-2024

The 2023-2024 yearbooks are still available for those who purchased them. Students must have paid for a yearbook prior to the end of this past school year. Graduated seniors/current students are able to pick up yearbooks in the main office.

2024-2025

Students can purchase a copy of the 2024-2025 yearbook for the low price of $50 until December 1, 2024. After that date the cost for a yearbook will increase to $60. The “Laconian” is a full-color book with memorable stories, eye-catching photos, and cutting-edge graphics

Tom Glynn, ia our MECA Sales Representative, for letter jackets. Please review this order form for pricing. His contact information is: 651-341-2840 or email tglynn@mecasportswear.com.

Senior pictures should be emailed to our yearbook adviser at fnhyearbook@fargoschools.org. Pictures are due by April 1, 2025. A $10.00 late fee will be accessed on pictures turned in after that date. No pictures will be accepted after May 1, 2025.

Any senior photos submitted to the Laconian yearbook committee must meet the following regulations:

• Vertical orientation.
• 300 resolution (required for digital photos).
• In accordance with the school district’s weapons policy (Policy 5355), no weapons of any kind.
• Must follow school dress code with the exception of school issued uniforms.
• Domesticated house pets are allowed.
• Only single-subject photos.
• No accessories or props condoning or promoting illegal activity.
• Deadline for senior photos must be met.

Yearbook editors have the right to refuse any pictures deemed inappropriate. Students will be asked to provide another picture if requirements are not met or if picture is inappropriate.

• All students should have recieved their ID's.
• If students have not received their student ID they should stop in the main office.

The first ID is free. Should a student lose their ID they should come to the main office, there will be a $5.00 replacement charge.

Is your child or another member of your family currently without health care coverage? If you would like information about any of the low-cost or free health coverage programs offered in your state please call toll-free: 1-877-KIDS NOW or 1-877-543-7669.

We would like to remind you to always keep your student’s information up-to-date! If anything changes during the course of the school year, you will need to log in to your parent/guardian PowerSchool account and make the updates. Should the school need to get in contact with you or your student has a medical related issue, we need to be able to reach you or your emergency contact you or your emergency contact.

We ask that parents make transportation arrangements for students who don’t ride the bus or have their own transportation to be picked up as close to 3:50 p.m. as possible. We lock all doors to the locker bays and academic wings at 4:00 p.m. every day. After 4:00 p.m. students will not be allowed to enter these areas.

Students are asked to wait in the foyer doors to be picked up and not be hanging around in the building after 4:00 p.m. unless they are involved in an after school activity.

Fargo Public Schools 2024-2025 “Energy Saver” bus route schedules are available on the Fargo Publics schools transportation website. Student busing information will be mailed to families.

Students are offered a daily breakfast and lunch meal provided through the USDA’s National School Lunch Program.

Students must have the funds available at the time of purchase either in their lunch account or in cash. Funds can be added to the student’s lunch account on-line through PowerSchool or by placing a check in the box located outside the kitchen.

• Breakfast meals are $1.85
• Lunch meals are $2.95
• Adult breakfast meals are $2.75
• Adult lunch meals are $4.00
• Milk may be purchased for $.45 per 8 oz carton.

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application

Households may apply, on an annual basis, to qualify for either free or reduced-price school meals. The application is the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application. The preferred method for households is to complete and submit an on-line application at www.EZMealApp.com.

In addition to receiving free and reduced price meals, households can receive additional benefits including:

• Waived band rentals, activity fees, exam fees, and others
• Increase funding to the district for educational programs through Title 1 funding, foundation aid, e-rate for technology grants, and others

If you need assistance please visit the Nutrition Services website or call 701-446-1152.

Students, who bring their lunches, as well as those who use the cafeteria facilities, will eat in the commons. Since two-thirds of the school remains in session during lunch, students should remain in the Commons until class time and should not go into the academic hallways. Students are requested to keep the eating areas clean. Throw all trash in the proper containers.

Students are expected to be in their classes every day, except in the case of illness, school related activities, family emergency, or religious observance. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are in school unless a valid reason for absence exists. The Attendance Office asks that a student’s absence be reported by 9:00 a.m. If a student is not accounted for they will be recorded as truant. Please review the attendance policies found in our on-line student handbook.

The Attendance Office may be reached by calling 446-2410 or 446-2411, emailing nhattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us or texting 701-446-8537.

During the school day we will call your student to the office for a message only in an emergency situation.

We ask that you please communicate with your student any information they may need for the day, prior to coming to school. (Ex: transportation, appointments, lunch money, etc.) Thank you.

Students will not be allowed to receive any deliveries such as food, flowers, balloons, cookie bouquets, etc. Office or Attendance personnel will not accept such items on behalf of students.

Lockers will be equipped with a combination padlock loaned by the school. Lockers should be kept locked and in orderly condition. Lost or stolen locks will be paid for by the student to whom the lock has been loaned. The charge for a lost lock is $5.00.

Students can use cell phones and electronic devices only in the commons, hallways, and locker bays. Upon entering the library or a classroom, all cell phones and all non-school issued electronic devices will be put away unless they are deemed to be educationally appropriate by the classroom teacher. If a student is asked to turn their cell phone over after being found to be in violation, they must comply or face the consequences of insubordination. Consequences/protocol will include the following:

1st Instance: The teacher will have the student place their cell phone/ear buds in a location determined by the teacher and they will be returned at the end of the period.

2nd Instance: The student will give their cell phone/earbuds to the teacher who will deliver the cell phone/earbuds to the office where it will be returned to the student at the end of the school day with parent/guardian notification by either teacher or administration.

3rd Instance: The student will give their cell phone/earbuds to the teacher who will deliver the cell phone/earbuds to the office where it will be returned to the student at the end of the school day with parent/guardian notification by administration. Administration will work with parents/guardians to develop an individual cell phone/earbuds plan.

North High Main Office

Main Office - 446-2400

Travis Christensen, Principal - 446-2404

Joshua Andres, Assistant Principal - 446-2499

Amanda Quintus, Assistant Principal - 446-2406

Daniel Shultis, Asst. Prin./Activities Dir - 446-2407

Angela Bartsh, Activities Secretary - 446-2408

Louise Helm, Bookkeeper - 446-2409

Jessica Geir, Administrative Asst. - 446-2405

ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Stacey Bush - 446-2410

Wendy Peterson - 446-2411

COUNSELING OFFICE

Nikki Brandenburger, Registrar/Secretary - 446-2412

COUNSELORS

Terri Court (A - E) - 446-2415

Mandy Orth Gibney (F - KL) - 446-2416

Janelle Stahl Ladbury (KM - Q) - 446-2414

Kate Evenson (R - Z) - 446-2417

STUDENT SERVICES

Carly Gaddie, Student Wellness & Family Facilitator - 446-2456

Tracy Cramer, Career Resource Center - 446-2413

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Officer Powell-Calhoun, SRO - 446-2631

SCHOOL NURSE

Kayla Hiedeman, School Nurse - 446-2486

ATHLETIC TRAINER

Chris Grunke - 446-2447

Jordan Wolf - 446-2447

NUTRITION SERVICES

Tammie Schaffer - 446-2517

• November 11 - Veteran’s Day - No School
• November 19 - PTSA Meeting - Room 102 - 5:30 p.m.
• November 27 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
• December 4 - ASVAB Test
• December 20 - Early Out (2 hours)
• December 23 - January 1 - Winter Holiday Break - No School
• January 2 - Classes Resume
• January 6 - 8th Grade Elective Visitation & Activity Night 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• January 16 - End of First Semester
• January 17 - Staff Professional Development - No School
• January 20 - Holiday - No School
• February 14 - Early Out (2 hours)
• February 17 - Holiday Day - No School
• March 11 - P/T Conferences - 4:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
• March 14 - Early Out (2 hours)
• March 17 - 21 -Spring Holiday Break - No School
• April 5 - Prom
• April 17 - Storm Makeup Day if needed - if not, vacation day - No School
• April 18 - Holiday Day - No School
• April 21 - Storm Makeup Day if needed - if not, vacation Day - No School
• May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
• June 5 - Last Day of Classes
• June 8 - North High Graduation - Noon @ FARGODOME

Travis Christensen, Principal - 446-2404

Joshua Andres, Asst. Principal - 446-2499

Amanda Quintus, Asst. Principal - 446-2406

Daniel Shultis, Asst. Principal/Activities Director - 446-2407

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/North
Location: 801 17th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-2400