Dakota High School
David Burkman, Principal
Ila Hegg, Adm. Asst.
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Dakota
Location: 1305 9th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-2800
Dakota HS Meadowlarks
Greetings Dakota HS Family,
August has arrived with back-to-school preparations, energy and hope 😊 The custodial team has been cleaning and prepping Agassiz spaces for our mix of great programs, staff and students. Ila and Jennie are ready to help returning Dakota students register for classes (see orientation/registration calendar). New Dakota students are required to attend an orientation prior to registering. Staff have already begun prepping their rooms, equipment and classes for an excellent incoming group of new and returning students. We are here for you. We are here to help you figure out this exciting and somewhat stressful completion of high school and your next steps of building a successful life – your American Dream!
A few changes and highlights…
😊 Best wishes to long-time library assistant Sherry Grover in her retirement.
😊 Welcome to Jazmyne Breitbach as our new Library Media Specialist.
😊 Best wishes to assistant principal Jim Keal in his new role for Fargo Public Schools.
😊 Best wishes to Social Studies Teacher Anna Knutson in her full-time teaching gig at North HS.
😊 Welcome to Jessica Gernentz in a social studies teaching gig shared with South HS.
😊 School store. Josh Schreier (Dakota Business Teacher) will be leading the whole team forward in our next steps with launching a school store this year. Look for lots of opportunities to be part of this work that is tied to real-life learning and graduation credit.
😊 Vibrant life at Dakota continues with lots of fun activities… Dakota Eats, Find Yourself Fridays, Woman to Woman, Open Gym, Puzzles in the Library, Game Day Monday, Coffee with a Cop, and many other Specials.
😊 Dakota school schedule remains the same (9:00 – 2:30). If work or family or other life commitment is getting in the way of regular school attendance – please talk with a staff member about how we can create a school schedule that can work for you and keep you on a successful graduation pathway.
Team Dakota is ready for an exceptional 2024-25 school year. Let’s do it!
D.Burkman, Dakota HS Principal
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL PICTURE DAY ~ SEPT. 26TH
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE & LUNCH INFORMATION
Here is the breakdown of our daily schedule:
- AM1 ~ 9-10:05 am (10 minute break)
- AM2 ~ 10:15-11:20 am (Lunch)
- Lunch ~ 11:20-11:40 am ~ Serving in the Cafeteria
- Lunch Over~ 11:45 am Cafeteria Closes (12:05 Back to Class)
- PM1 ~ 12:05-1:15 pm (10 minute break)
- PM2 ~ 1:25-2:30 pm
Purchasing Breakfast & Lunch
These meals can be purchased by putting money into your student's SchoolPay account or you can apply for free & reduced meals. Both options can be found in your Parent PowerSchool account or the forms are in the main office.
We do accept cash money or checks in the main office to put into your student's lunch account as well. Please call the main office for more information at 701-446-2805.
2024-25 Meal Prices for lunch
High School Breakfast $1.85
High School Lunch $2.95
OPT-IN TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES FROM OUR SCHOOL
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.
FPS EARLY RELEASE FROM SCHOOL DATES
Dear Parents and Guardians,
For the 2024-2025 school year, Fargo Public Schools (FPS) will implement four “early release” school days for students. On these days, students will be dismissed two hours early at each building. The early dismissal will allow our teaching staff to gather in an extended Professional Learning Community (PLC). Principals will send out specific building schedules.
During these early release days, our teachers will be focusing on analyzing student data, setting goals for student learning, and reviewing and planning research-based instructional strategies for students who need support and those who need enrichment. Teachers will collaborate with grade or content-level peers to review, reflect, and learn from each other in meeting students' needs.
We understand that early release days may cause some inconvenience for parents and guardians, but this is an important step towards improving our teaching practices and ultimately benefiting our students' learning outcomes. We appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
The dates of the early outs are:
Thursday, October 10
Friday, December 20
Friday, February 14
Friday, March 14
Dakota High School: There will be no afternoon classes on the above dates. Dismissal will begin at: 12:30 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
David Burkman, Principal
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA IMMUNIZATIONS: CURRENT 11 & 12TH GRADERS
PARENTS: Updated immunization records if your student had updated their vaccines during the summer. Students beginning 11th & 12th grade must have their 2nd Meningitis vaccine or have a waiver signed within 30 days of registration.
For the school year 2024-2025, a second dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) is required for students entering eleventh or twelfth grade. This means your eleventh or twelfth grade student will need proof of two doses of MCV4 within 30 days of enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
Ideally, students 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. Also, remember to bring in the documentation of the immunization date to the school.
North Dakota Century Code 23-07-17.1 and North Dakota Administrative Code 33-06-05-01 requires any child admitted to school be required to receive the immunizations according to the recommended schedule set forth by the state department of health. Any child not adhering to the recommended schedule must provide proof of immunization or a certificate of immunization within thirty days of enrollment or may be excluded from school or early childhood facility.
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ADVISORY DAYS
We would like to invite parents to their student's Advisory Day (which is similar to Parent Teacher Conferences). Your student will have signed up for a time with their advisors, either in the morning or the afternoon, and parents are welcome to attend. No regular classes will be held on Advisory Days after 11:20 a.m. other than this advisory appointment. The advisors would love to visit with you on your student's graduation progress.
Advisory Dates for 2024-25
September 26
November 21
February 6
April 3rd (Seniors Only)
FPS NIGHT SCHOOL AT AGASSIZ FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Classes Available: Economics, Government, World History, US History & English 9, 10, 11 & 12th grade levels
Students meet with their school counselor to sign up for evening courses.
Evening Session Dates:
Session I ~ Oct. 7- Dec. 12
Session 2 ~ Jan. 13 - Mar.13
Session 3 ~ Mar. 24 - May 22
Night School Campus: Agassiz Building - Room #311 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
- Approximately half the FPS Night School class meetings are held in person at Agassiz. Attendance is required.
- Approximately half the FPS Night School class meetings are held asynchronous virtual. The teacher is virtually available to help students. Students are required to do a virtual check-in as per teacher expectations.
Night School Format & Attendance
- FPS Night School classes are self-paced independent learning with teacher support and availability.
- Multiple courses in social studies or English meet in the same classroom and use Edmentum as a backbone to meet district and state standards. This flexible arrangement is beneficial.
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Co-Curricular Activities for DKHS Students
All Dakota High School students are welcome to join and participate in their home schools co-curricular programs (sports, music, dances etc…) which exist for the development of skills, attitudes, and self-esteem of students, and are intended to enhance the physical, social, emotional, artistic and intellectual growth of our young people. Parents are encouraged to be positive and supportive in their relationships with advisors and coaches. It is the prerogative of the advisor/coach to manage the activity in such a manner that sound human relationships are encouraged and the regulations of the North Dakota High School Activities Association are met. A team effort by parents, school officials, and the participants is needed.
DAKOTA EATS COOKING CLASS
Do you like to cook, eat, and
hang out with friends? Check out this opportunity with Merrily.
The Dakota Eats Cooking Club is the place for you. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Each month will feature different dishes & recipes, and also to learn food safety skills.
Dakota High School Attendance Policy
Please call the DKHS main office before 9:00 a.m. @ 701-446-2805 to report an absence.
Good attendance and being on time are very important life skills.
Students can earn P-R units (punctuality and reliability) towards advisory elective credit by having good attendance.
McKinney-Vento Act
1. Is your current address a temporary living arrangement?
2. Is this temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship?
If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, your child(ren) may be eligible for McKinney-Vento services.
Please call Jan at 701-446-1387
