Spartan Spotlight

As we head into the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to share some important updates and celebrations happening at Fargo North High School throughout the month of May.

First, we continue to emphasize the importance of attendance and punctuality. Being on time to class has been a consistent focus for us this semester, and we encourage all students to finish the year strong by maintaining positive habits that set them up for success now and into the future.

We also want to maintain a strong academic focus as we close out the year. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of supports such as Spartan Period tutorials to strengthen their understanding and performance in their classes. In addition, our final Proficiency Day of the school year will be held on Thursday, June 5th. This is an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate mastery and improve their academic standing before final grades are issued.

Wednesday, May 28th will be a day full of celebrations at Fargo North. We will begin the morning with our Academic Breakfast, where we will recognize students earning academic letters and scholarship awards. Following that, our seniors will participate in graduation walks through our feeder schools, inspiring younger students and celebrating the Class of 2025’s achievements. In the afternoon, our entire student body will enjoy a variety of school-wide activities to celebrate a year of hard work and perseverance.

Looking ahead, the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2025 will be held on Sunday, June 8th at 12:00 PM at the Fargodome. More detailed information regarding graduation will be shared with seniors and their families soon. This ceremony marks a significant milestone and we are excited to honor the incredible accomplishments of our graduating students.

During the week of May 5th - May 9th, we will also celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. I encourage all families to take a moment to thank our teachers for the incredible work they do each day. Their commitment, passion, and care make a profound difference in the lives of our students.

Finally, the month of May will be filled with cocurricular and extracurricular activities as our students compete and perform across a variety of events. I encourage everyone to come out and support our Spartans as they showcase their talents and hard work. For the latest schedules and event details, please visit: Eastern Dakota Conference Activities Calendar.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Fargo North High School. Let’s work together to make these final weeks of the school year a time of great accomplishment and celebration for all of our students!

Go Spartans!

Sincerely,

Travis Christensen
Principal, Fargo North High School

As we come to the end of the school year we would like to take a moment to recognize the following staff and thank them for their years of working at FPS/North High! We wish you all the best in retirement.

North High recognizes and honors students for outstanding achievement. The highest recognition is bestowed through members in the North 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 in the theater.

The following students were inducted into the National Honor Society. Senior students will be wearing gold cords on graduation day in recognition of this honor. National Honor Society Advisors are Aryelle Jones Schiller and Emily Schneider.

Seniors 24-25: Grayce Anderson, Emilia Beil, Solei Berg, Jaylynn Bratton, Katherine Briggs, Gu Bu, Jenna Carr, Zachary Christeson, Emma Cook, Seren Dahley, Bryce Deitz, Alexander Dirk, William Dorsher, Annika Erichsen, Nora Fluge, Carter Gephart, Josiah Gillen, Joseph Gourde, Olivia Hammes, Colby Hanson, Ahna Haugo, Foster Helm, Leah Hoffman, Kyrell Jacobson, Grace Jensen, Olivia Kalbus, Esther Kearns, Daisy Klokstad, Clay Koenig, Channing Kommer, Jack Kram, Larissa LaHaise, Kaden Liedberg, Zach Lind, Krynn Madsen, Alicia McIntyre, Macy McShane, Harper Meyer, Jack Miller, Abigail Moen, Autumn Momsen, Signe Nagle, Stellen Nelson, Ainsley Ness, Kaitlyn Neuharth, Shemonti Noor, McKenzie Olson, Carrie Osier, Rylee Rastedt, Viola Sandstrom, Annabel Satoris, Areya Scheer, Maryn Schneider, Isaiah Schoepp, Harper Schultz, Sienna Swanson, Grace Thiel, Alison Toay, Benjamin Trumbo, Cayla Walker, Nicholas Webb, and Mark Yokom.

New Inductees

Seniors: Cian Bailey, Europe Campbell, Juliette Champagne, Adrianna Galt, Kathryn Iverson, Dustin Kiehl, Aubrey King, Olivia Madrigal, Landra Malarkey, Olivia Olson, Christian Pochmara, Carter Punt, Artin Sadeghi, Aliviah Sandvik, Jacob Weisenburg and Brayden Weninger

Juniors: Eli Aslakson, Ava Bach, Drew Burris, Charlotte Davis, Brady Demers, Kaitlyn Desmarais, Raya Dobbs, Kellen Dougherty, Li Dufault, Lillian Dybing, Stausley Erovick, Jonah Feigum, Kenleigh Fischer, Maria Fritel, Hilary Hersch, Haley Holmquist, Eleanor Iversen, Elizabeth Johnson, Morgan Keal, Keely Klimek, Nathan Koltes, Anna Lacher, Seth LaMont, Aidden Laney, Charles Larson, Annika Lee, Hattie Liedberg, Callie Medders, Ethan Meier, Spencer Mickelson, Akiko Milligan, Kenedy Nelson, Everett Olson, Brandon Prudhomme, Owen Puhl, Jada Purdy, Peyton Rohrich, Audrey Rydell, Liam Schreiber, Emery Summers, Christian Thoreson, Zoey Triptow, Matthew Vandrovec, Ella Vanlaningham, Thomas Webb, Kaitlyn Weisenburg, Brooklyn Woodard and Amelia Zosel.

Congratulations to North Junior Finn Kielty on being named a finalist for the NDHSAA/Farmer's Union Insurance Distinguished Student program! The NDHSAA Distinguished Student program was developed to recognize deserving young people who are the “backbone” of interscholastic activities, not necessarily the leader, but the individual whose participation in high school activities strengthens the program for participants, the school and the community.

As a finalist, Kielty will receive at least a $500 scholarship to a college of his choice. The Distinguished Student winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship and the runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship. All six finalists will be interviewed and the winner will be announced after interviews have concluded.

Congratulations to the 8 North High students who were recognized as new inductees into the National Technical Honor Society at the Fargo NTHS induction ceremony at the Wanzek Center for Scouting. Students earned induction by maintaining a 3.5 GPA in Career and Technical Education courses and a 3.0 GPA overall, completing two credits in a CTE pathway, and being active members in a Career and Technical Student Organization to be inducted. They each shared a powerful story of a teacher or staff member who positively shaped their passion related to career and technical education.

Congratulations to these students for this outstanding achievement! Seren Dahley, Grace Jensen, Carrie Osier, Annika Erichsen, Olivia Hammes, Abigail Moen, Payton Bjerke and Leah Hoffman (not pictured).

Congratulations to the ND-20061 Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps on finishing second at the 2025 Marine Corps JROTC Sioux Falls Invitational Drill competition at Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls. The competition featured six teams from North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Fargo cadets placed second in six events, including Unarmed Regulation, Unarmed Exhibition, Armed Regulation, and Armed Exhibition, and drill events for first-year cadets.

Members of the Fargo North High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapters attended the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Students learned valuable lessons about leadership at the conference held at the Bismarck Events Center.

Congratulations to the following students! Lillian Lindseth competed in the Culinary Competition and earned Silver, Kaitlyn Neuharth and Lillian Lindseth competed in Chapter Service Project Display and earned a Bronze, and McKenzie Olson & Emilia Beil attended as chapter voting delegates.

Congratulations to the following students on receiving BRONZE at the SkillsUSA competition in Bismarck! Isaiah Schoepp, Kiefer Martin, Jack Kram and Quincey Decker.

SkillsUSA offers local, state and national opportunities for students to learn and practice personal, workplace and technical skills. These three components comprise the SkillsUSA Framework, a blueprint for career readiness.

A group of 34 North students and 4 chaperones had a New York trip of a lifetime over Spring Break. The students spent 4 days and 3 nights in the city. They watched 3 Broadway shows (with many seeing a 4th). They had a costume workshop with a theatre professional, toured Times Square and Central Park, had hours inside the MET, and just had a fantastic time being in the big city.

Congratulations to the Fargo Public Schools esports teams on their performances at the 2025 Fenworks North Dakota Esports State Tournament held at the University of North Dakota Memorial Union. FPS teams finished second in League of Legends; second and third in Chess; third in Minecraft; fifth in Valorant; and fifth in Rocket League.

Latin students from Fargo North participated in the 30th Annual North Dakota State Junior Classical League (NDJCL) Convention held at Mandan High School. During the event, students had the opportunity to:

• Attend guest lectures from Metcalf Archaeology of Bismarck on careers and internships in archaeology, history, and anthropology
• Compete in academic tests on Ancient Roman history, culture, grammar, word derivation, and mythology
• Campaign and elect new state board members for the North Dakota Junior Classical League
• Participate in chariot racing
• Challenge their knowledge in a Latin quiz bowl competition
• Contribute to a service project benefiting Homeward Animal Shelter
• Compete in graphic arts, sculpture, poetry, and Latin dramatic interpretation contests

Some notable achievements from Fargo North students at the convention include:

• Ava Bach was elected as the 2025-2026 North Dakota Junior Classical League State President
• Luna Gasevic earned 1st place in the overall convention sweepstakes
• Gu Bu earned 2nd place in the overall convention sweepstakes
• Amelia Akers earned 3rd place in the overall convention sweepstakes
• Luna Gasevic earned the highest overall score on the Greek and Roman Mythology Test
• Lila Momsen and Emily Gates tied for highest overall score on the Roman Culture Test
• Gu Bu earned the highest overall score on the Latin Derivation Test

Congratulation to the following students on the National Latin Exam Awards!

Gold Medal Summa Cum Laude Award and Perfect Paper Award: Luna Gasevic

Gold Medal Summa Cum Laude Award: Gu Bu, Emily Gates, Chinmay Gopi, and Addison Miller

Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude Award: Aiden King and Jennifer Miller

Magna Cum Laude Award: Violet Smith and Christian Thoreson

Cum Laude Award: Jordan Bunker, Gabriella Mosser, and Jack Rodenbiker

Nineteen students from North High School competed in the North Dakota National History Day state competition. North had 10 out of 11 projects qualify for nationals or were selected as alternates for contest in June, which will take place near Washington, D.C. The students also got to meet with and discuss their projects with their state legislators from District 44, Senator Josh Boschee, Representative Karla Hanson and Representative Austin Foss.

National Qualifiers

• Morgan Keal, Matthew Vandrovec, Isabella Meyer, and Kaitlyn DesMarais, Group Exhibit: “Redefining Rights: The ARC vs. ND”
• Kairo Hudson, Individual Website: “The Battle of Gettysburg”
• Spencer Mickelson, Individual Paper: “The Rights and Responsibilities of the Geneva Convention”
• Jackson Derby and Abigail Bjorlie, Group Documentary: “The Little Rock Nine”
• Prabhaporn Chanwimol, Individual Documentary: “The Abolition of Slavery in Thailand”
• Maryjane Sanchez, Individual Documentary: “The Censorship of the Silver Screen (Or, the Hays Code and its Relationship to Representation)”
• Sophia Moen and Turi Garvey, Group Documentary: “Roe v. Wade”
• Rowan Nelson and Henry McMullen-Wendt, Group Performance: “Was Sir William Philip at Fault for the Salem Witch Trials?”

Alternates for Nationals

• Penelope Echola, Individual Paper: “The Illusion of a ‘Better World’”
• Samantha Jensen, Ella Thvedt, and Lauren Withnell, Group Exhibit: “The Doll that Does it All”

Do You Hear the People Sing? Step into the world of revolution, love, and redemption as the award-winning Fargo North Theatre Department proudly presents Les Misérables—the epic musical that has captured hearts for generations! With breathtaking performances, powerful music, and a story that will leave you in awe, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

May 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 7:30pm and May 11 @ 2:00pm
Box Office

Join us as we bring Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece to life on stage. One show, one dream, one chance—don’t miss it!

The North High student newspaper, The Scroll, will be publishing senior “congratulation” ads in the Senior Edition of The Scroll (published in May). Due to the planning and time it takes to put out the Senior Edition, we would like to get orders in for these ads as soon as possible.

Traditionally, these ads include a personal message and/or a photo of the graduate. Photos and messages will run in full color. We will distribute print and digital editions this year.

To place an ad, fill out this form and submit it electronically to scroll@fargoschools.org, and payment can be completed through Schoolpay.

Please note all ads and payment should be sent as soon as possible and received no later than Friday, May 9, to be included.

If you have any further questions, email adviser Stephanie Livingston at livings@fargo.k12.nd.us.

Thank you for supporting The Scroll and your graduates, The North High Scroll Staff,

Photo policy: The editorial team has the right to refuse to run any photo or message.

Photos fit best if they are vertical shots; all digital pictures must be at least 300 dpi.

Congrad Ad -- $25

Seniors: It’s not too early to start planning for some important graduation deadlines. Graduation for the Class of 2025 is Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Noon at the FARGODOME.

Prior to graduation, a few items need to be completed. Each student must meet the following obligations before a diploma will be presented.

1. If a student requests to receive a diploma without going through the graduation ceremony, they must notify their counselor in the Counseling Center by Friday, May 23, 2025.

2. All independent study, Virtual Academy, online and correspondence course work must be completed by Friday, May 30, 2025. Grades will be transferred to North High School.

3. All bills must be paid (ex: library media center, athletic equipment, PLDs, books, etc.) by Thursday, June 5, 2025. You may call Louise Helm, North Bookkeeper at 701-446-2409 to make payment.

4. The final day of classes is Thursday, June 5, 2025.

5. All course work and tests must be completed before the end of the school day on Thursday, June 5, 2025

6. All detention must be completed by Thursday, June 5, 2025. If not, students cannot attend graduation.

7. Only students who have completed their graduation requirements as per Fargo Public Schools AP 4310 will participate in the graduation ceremony. The list of students who will be participating in the ceremony will be finalized on Friday, June 6, 2025.

8. Graduation practice is Friday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the FARGODOME. ALL SENIORS PARTICIPATING IN GRADUATION CEREMONIES ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PRACTICE.

9. Students are expected to dress appropriately. The cap, gown, tassel, honor cord (if applicable) and shoes are required. No other personal additions will be allowed to be added.

10. All cap and gown orders should now be placed with Jostens.

North is hosting Special Olympics on May 17th and 18th, and they need volunteers to help run their activities, help with set up and clean up. If you are free and willing to volunteer, please use the link below. We are grateful for your help with making this event successful.

Summer Games: 2025 Special Olympics North Dakota State Summer Games

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26 due to the holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.

The Annual Academic Breakfast will be on Wednesday, May 28th gathering at 7:15 am with the program to begin at 7:30 am. Parents/Guardians of qualifying students will receive an invitation to the event. Seniors and their guests will have reserved tables. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our upcoming Proficiency Day on June 5 provides students with a dedicated opportunity to demonstrate their learning through missing or additional assessments. Here’s what you need to know:

• The threshold for mandatory attendance remains unchanged for these days. More details can be found in this Google Slide Deck.
• Students who are required to attend—or who voluntarily choose to attend—will have one 45-minute period per class to complete missing assessments, retake assessments, or complete additional assessments to provide the teacher with a clear body of evidence.
• Students will not be able to work beyond that scheduled period on assessments for the same class.
• To maximize success, students are strongly encouraged to use retake opportunities throughout the semester and Spartan Period for relearning prior to Proficiency Day.
• If a student meets all thresholds, their attendance would be optional on this day.
• Normal bus schedule will be followed.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of preparing ahead of time so students can make the most of these assessment opportunities.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 is the last day of classes for students. All school and physical education lockers must be emptied before the student leaves/completes their school year. Any items left in the lockers will be thrown or donated. North High will not be responsible for items left in lockers.

Lost locks will be paid for by the student to whom the lock has been loaned. The charge for a lost lock is $5.00.

We want to remind everyone that ALL MATERIALS ARE DUE BY THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (except PLDs for those enrolled in Summer School). This includes PLDs, PLD chargers, textbooks, as well as library books and equipment checked out. Any items that are not turned in by the last day of school will be marked lost and an invoice will be sent home.

Students can see what they have checked out by going to the card catalog and logging in (upper right corner). From there, click “My Info” on the blue ribbon. This is where you can see what is checked out, and if there are any fines on your account. These fines could be from PLD repairs, lost or damaged books/textbooks, lost PLD charger, etc.

A note to Seniors, all materials must be turned in or paid for in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. If in doubt, please have your student stop by the library or talk to their teacher.

Fall registration dates have been set so mark your calendar. It’s important your student attend to have their school picture taken, pick up their class schedule and receive their Personal Learning Device (PLD).

Parents/guardians are reminded to login to your Parent PowerSchool account and complete the 2025-2026 registration packet for your student(s) prior to these dates. Look for more information in our August newsletter.

• August 12 - Freshman Orientation - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• August 13 - Freshman Orientation - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

• August 14 - Upperclassmen Orientation - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Incoming Freshman students will receive a letter this summer with their assigned orientation time.

Fargo North High School is engaged in an ongoing continuous improvement process and a large part of that is ensuring that we can gather feedback from all stakeholder groups. With that in mind we are asking all Parents/Guardians to consider investing a few minutes to complete this Spring’s Climate and Culture Survey. Students will also be asked to take a similar survey at school on May 8th.

These surveys provide school leaders and teachers a window into the perceptions of all stakeholders. The results of this survey will help us identify areas of strength and those that need improvement in regard to the school’s climate and culture. The results will enable us to make improvements focused on building positive school culture

The window for this survey closes on May 19th. This parent/guardian survey is anonymous, takes about 15 minutes to complete, and is smartphone compatible, too.

FPS Parent Survey Spring 2025

North High School SkillsUSA students built four dog houses to raise funds to travel to their competition in Bismarck. Suggested donation is $100 per dog house. Dog houses are 24 inches wide, 38 inches deep with a 9 inch deck on front, and 29 inches tall in the front and 21 in the back. Door openings are 16 inches tall and vary from 9-12 inches wide. Contact Todd Johnson for more information or to purchase.

Summer School registration is open. FPS Summer School offers opportunities for students from elementary through high school to participate in programs focused on academics, athletics, arts, and more.

• Session 1 is June 10 - July 2
• Session 2 is July 7 - 29
• Classes are M-Th and Friday is virtual asynchronous student work days (PE runs both sessions)

Families are responsible for registering their students for classes. You can registration on the Fargo Public School website.

The next PTSA meeting is Monday, May 12 at 5:30 pm at Herd and Horns. 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

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.

Please use the links below to register and pay for for North High summer athletic programs.

Spartan Weight Training

Spartan Sports Camps

Students planning to participate in athletics in the 2025-2026 school year can get their physical done and turned into their school office before the end of the school year. Any physical dated after April 15, 2025 is good for the 2025-2026 school year. All athletes will need a new physical on file before they can participate in their athletic activity. Don't wait - get it done today!

Physical Information from NDHSAA:
Prior to participation (including practice) a student participating in NDHSAA sanctioned athletic activities and representing his/her school must have on file with their school, an annual NDHSAA-approved Athletic Pre-Participation Health History Screening and Physical Examination clearance form completed by a qualified health care professional (i.e. Doctor of Medicine of Osteopathy, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant under the supervision of a physician); the Athletic Pre-Participation Health History Screening and Physical Examination is valid for one school year; a physical examination completed before April 15 is not valid for participation the following school year.

Creating an account is the first step towards becoming an NCAA student-athlete or NAIA student athlete. For more information and to learn about the process visit the North High Activities website.

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.

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.

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.”

Parenting can be challenging and, at times, feel isolating. Parent coaching is here to provide support during those tough moments. Offered at no cost by your school district, parent coaching connects you with a coach and resources developed by therapists. Click here to sign up for ongoing support:

On May 7th, the Mental Health Series features an Ask a Therapist LIVE event, which offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a licensed therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.

Click here to register.

The Mental Health Series from ParentGuidance.org is a powerful resource designed to support family mental health and well-being. The April calendar is linked below and tailored to the needs of Fargo Public Schools. The calendar provides April’s mental health resources and events including:

· Key Dates: Schedule of live webinars for April, with each event starting at 6 & 8 PM CT.

· Topic Highlight: District-selected focus topic tailored to the needs of your students, families, and staff.

· Access Details: Instructions on how to join live sessions.

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

AP testing will be held off site this year please read the AP newsletter for more information.

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.

All seniors must send a final transcript to their college of choice before graduation. Students can process (official), print (unofficial) and view transcripts electronically through eTranscripts. Students request their transcript securely and at their convenience through their PowerSchool account. Please see the instructions on the North High Counseling website.

Instructions for final transcripts:

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 college transcript needs to go to

6. Send after graduation button

If you have any questions, please stop by the Counseling Office or call Nikki at 446-2412.

This year is the first year since 2009 that the ACT test was not mandated for juniors to take during the school day. The ACT test may still be used for admission to post-secondary schools and scholarship requirements. Because students were not required to take the exam this year, it is important for families to help their student sign up for the test if they wish to take it. It’s important to know, the ND Scholarship still requires a score of a 24 composite on the ACT to be eligible for the $6,000 scholarship to attend a ND school.

If your student is interested in taking the ACT, please note the next available test is quickly approaching in June with a registration deadline of May 9. Students can register for the ACT by going to www.act.org. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunches a fee waiver can be provided for the fees in the Counseling and Career Center.

Students can also check their progress towards the ND Scholarship by speaking with Tracy Cramer, Career Advisor or by logging in to PowerSchool and going to the Choice Ready link, then choosing Choice Ready Scholarship from the drop down menu. This will help students determine whether or not they should take the ACT for the ND Scholarship.

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

This is an opportunity for a $6,000 Scholarship and is aimed at retaining college students in North Dakota. This scholarship may be used for any North Dakota college or university; any 2-year technical school; or used towards expenses at a welding or hair salon school. The $6,000 is distributed over four years ($750/semester). Click here for more information. Students can view their current progress toward the North Dakota Scholarship in PowerSchool. The easiest way to apply is in PowerSchool in the ND Education Portal which can be found in Applications (top-right corner of PowerSchool). You can also apply using this link. If you apply through this link, you will need to create an account. Deadline to apply is June 6, 2025.

If you qualify for the scholarship, students who plan to attend an out-of-state college or university are still encouraged to apply before the deadline. Students may defer the scholarship and use it for up to six years after high school graduation. It could be used if you transfer back or attend graduate school in North Dakota, provided all eligibility criteria are met.

Students who wish to take Statistics, Pre-Calculus, or College Algebra and Trigonometry for Dual Credit next school year need to meet assessment requirements. Students who have a 21+ math sub score on their ACT, or students who have successfully passed the Accuplacer exam are eligible to enroll in the courses through NDSCS for Dual Credit.

North will be administering the Accuplacer exam at 8:30 am on May 21st in the Fitness center. Students will need to preregister with their current math teacher by May 19th. Students will need to be in the fitness center by 8:15 am with their charged PLD on the morning of testing. There is no cost for the test.

NDSCS representatives will be available in room 102 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm to assist with application to NDSCS and registration for College Algebra ONLY. Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry are available semester two for Dual Credit; NDSCS representatives will be available to assist semester two registration in January. There is not a fee for registration; however, there is a fee for college credits if your student wishes to take the course for Dual Credit ($90/credit).

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 North High counseling office, 446-2412, for an appointment, or students can come to the counseling office to set up a time. FPS school counselors visit classrooms several times during grades 8-12, to develop and revise academic plans. Each year at FNH, students update their 4-year plan during course registration.

The first visit occurs during the spring of 8th grade, when all students create their first high school four-year academic plan in PowerSchool. After that, students are encouraged to maintain and update the data in their plans.

During registration class visits, students in grades 9-11 are given the resources to count credits, rework their academic plans and establish course work for the following year. During this class visit, students meet individually with their counselors.

One final credit count and review of the academic plan is completed in the fall of 12th grade.

Whenever a student or parent/guardian initiates an inquiry about credits earned, graduation status, or course selection, counselors are eager to discuss academic planning options.

Seniors should check out the 2024-2025 Scholarship Opportunities Canvas course for potential scholarship opportunities. In addition to the Canvas course, the same scholarships are listed on the Fargo North High School Counseling Center website. See Mrs. Cramer in the Counseling and Career Center for more information.

This spring we have started a new Lunch & Learn Series called PLAN - Prepare for Life After North. This is an opportunity for students to learn about different topics to help them plan for their future. Students are welcome to attend any sessions that are of interest to them.

Each session will be offered during all three lunches and will consist of a 15-minute presentation/Q&A. Start times for the presentations: Lunch 1 – 11:25am, Lunch 2 – 12:15pm, or Lunch 3 – 1:05pm. All PLAN sessions will be in Room 102. Grab your lunch and bring it with you or come during your open period. No need to sign up. All students are welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Tracy Cramer, Career Advisor.

Just a reminder, if you or your family are in need of personal hygiene supplies, household products, food or clothing, the North High School Open Door has a small variety of items. Students and families can access these items by contacting their school counselor. FNH encourages families to consider any needs they might have over school breaks and long weekends and contact the counseling office at 701-446-2412 prior to the break. If you need additional community supports, the counselors are available to help connect you with additional supports to meet your needs.

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, Madison Janske from Rape and Abuse. If you would like more information about services, please contact your school counselor for a referral.

Going to kindergarten is important for children. It helps them build upon all the learning that they have done so far. In kindergarten, children will learn skills they will build on throughout their formal education and throughout life. It is important to register early to allow FPS enough time to plan ahead for the school year to give students the best experience possible.

Kindergarten Registration for Fargo Public Schools is opens. If your child turns 5 by July 31, 2025, they are eligible to attend school in the fall. Visit FPS kindergarten registration webpage to learn more about the registration process.

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.

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.

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.

Student parking is available in our south and northwest lots. A parking permit 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 $60. The “Laconian” is a full-color book with memorable stories, eye-catching photos, and cutting-edge graphics

Tom Glynn, is 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.

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.

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.

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 Administrative Asst. - 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 - Seniors (A - F) Grades 9 -11 (A - E) - 446-2415

Mandy Orth Gibney - Seniors (G - K) Grades 9 -11 (F - KL) - 446-2416

Janelle Stahl Ladbury - Seniors (L - R) Grades 9 -11 (KM - Q) - 446-2414

Kate Evenson - Seniors (S - Z) Grades 9 -11 (R - Z) - 446-2417

STUDENT SERVICES

Carly Gaddie, Communities in School Coordinator - 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 TRAINERS

Chris Grunke - 446-2447

Jordan Wolf - 446-2447

NUTRITION SERVICES

Tammie Schaffer - 446-2517

• May 26 - Memorial Day - No School
• May 28 - Acadamic Breakfast/Day of Northside Pride
• June 5 - Last Day of Classes
• June 6 - Graduation Rehearsal - 10:00 am @ FARGODOME
• June 8 - North High Graduation - Noon @ FARGODOME
• August 12 - Freshman Orientation - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• August 13 - Freshman Orientation - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• August 14 - Upperclassmen Orientation - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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