DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL

The school year is flying by quickly and as we move on to the month of February we are finalizing registration of classes for the 2025-26 school year. Currently all 9th - 11th grade students are having conversations with counselors and teachers regarding registration for classes next year. Registration for classes is one of the most important things a high school student does. The decisions on classes selected today plays a large role in their future and future planning for teachers and administration at Davies. If you haven’t already, I strongly encourage all parents and guardians to sit down with your child and talk with them about their choices to ensure they are making the best decisions for their future. Often students have little idea about plans after high school, but it is never too early to start having those conversations. If parents or students have questions about particular classes I encourage them to reach out to a teacher or counselor for help.

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will again be held only one evening this year. Please note that conferences will be held the evening of February 19 from 4:15-8:15. All conferences this spring will be held inside the main gym. I strongly encourage parents to take advantage of this opportunity and hope the conferences allow everyone who wants to connect with a teacher the ability to do so.

Below you will find a letter with information about a survey Davies High School students will be taking part in. On February 18, a random selection of students will take part in the statewide Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The parent letter gives additional information about the survey. Please take a minute to read the letter and reach out to Assistant Principal Safranski at safrans@fargo.k12.nd.us if you have any questions about the survey.

Go Eagles!!!

Thank you,

- Mr. Safranski

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Davies High School is hosting Career Day. This is an exciting opportunity for all students (grades 9-12) to learn about a variety of careers they are interested in. The schedule for that morning includes three 25-minute break out sessions which will run during periods 2 and 3. Every classroom in our building will have a different speaker, and all students selected 3 sessions to attend.

80+ guest speakers will be here to visit with students about their careers and career path.

*With the amount of speakers coming, parking will be limited. A section of the parking lot will be blocked off for our guests. Please encourage your students to carpool or get a ride that day, if possible. There is overflow parking on the East side of the football field that can be used.

Fargo Public Schools will release students two hours early from school on February 14 to support the professional development of teachers. The last release days for the school year is March 14.

FPS understands that early release days may cause some inconveniences for parents and guardians. However, this is an important step towards improving our teaching practices and benefiting our students' learning outcomes.

Parents are encouraged to contact the school for more information about the early release days and how they will affect their child's schedule. Students will have the opportunity for both breakfast and lunch on the early release days.

*Busing will run the same schedule, just 2 hours earlier.

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Wednesday, February 19 from 4:15pm - 8:15pm in-person at Davies High School in Gym 1. Teachers will be grouped alphabetically by department starting with Art on the North side of the gym and working your way to World Languages on the South side.. Please make a point to stop by to visit with your students teachers on this day.

Senior Pictures are due March 1, 2025. Seniors can submit either a color or black and white picture.

Senior pictures can be emailed to daviesyearbook@fargoschools.org. Make sure to follow the digital photo requirements found in the link below. You will receive a confirmation email when the picture is received.

• Hardcopy photos are accepted at a $5 charge. They can be submitted to the main office.
• A late fee of $10 will be charged to any senior picture received after March 1, 2025.
• Senior pictures will not be accepted after April 1, 2024.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Jenna Johnson Uphoff at 701-446-5751 or email at johnsoj3@fargoschools.org.

Each year a senior slideshow is created to be shown at the graduation ceremony.

Please send:

1. One baby picture (or picture of your child as a youngster).

2. One picture where your child is with a small group of classmates/friends (this picture could be of your child and his/her friends at any school age at a school function such as Prom, an athletic event, a curricular trip, etc.). This picture should only have SENIORS in it.

To submit these pictures, email them to dhsseniorslides@fargo.k12.nd.us no later than Friday, April 11 by 4:00 p.m. In the subject line of your email, write the names of the senior(s) in the picture in order from left to right.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kayla Dewey at 701-446-5605.

Come support Davies Orchestra on Feb. 4 at their Pops Concert, "Love Story". 7:30pm in the Theater. They hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for the next full choral department concert. It will be on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30pm. This concert features all four choirs, some select bonus groups, and will be centered around songs of love and compassion. The choral department hopes to see you there!

Here are a few happenings that took place within classrooms during the month of January.

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

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

About 170 theatre students from Davies High School, North High School, South High School, West Fargo High School, Sheyenne High School, and Shanley High School participated in the One-Act Play Festival on January 13-14 at Davies. During the two-day event, students shared their one-act plays, competed in individual events, and attended workshops taught by theatre professionals.

$52,901.16 raised at the 2025 Stick it to Cancer event!!! Second highest amount raised in the event history!!!

Girls Hockey players handed out their jerseys to teachers or staff who have made an impact in their high school journeys. View some of the pictures below!

Davies Eagles Basketball Team thanked their teachers for all their support!.

On Tuesday, Jan. 14th, students volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children Fargo Pack at Atonement Lutheran Church. The event concluded with all volunteers packing more than 1 million meals.

On Saturday, January 28th, the cadets from the Fargo Public Schools Air Force JROTC held their annual Military Ball. The event was attended by 84 cadets and guests. A Military Ball is a military tradition and is the equivalent of a prom. Cadets get to bring guests, and participate in a night of dancing and fun! As tradition we honored those in, and out of service along with the sacrifices they have made for us in the form of the Prisoner of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIA) table. They also enjoyed a wonderful speech from the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 119th Security Forces Squadron of the North Dakota Air National Guard, Chief Master Sergeant Brandi Growsman. Cadets also had a wonderful time with this year's 1920 Casino theme! The cadets then played cards and ended the night with a silent auction! See more on our Facebook page @AFJROTC Fargo, ND.

The following list of students placed in the Top 3 in their competitive events at the Emerging Leaders Conference in Valley City yesterday:

1st place – Sophia Pfeifer, TEAM of - Hozak/Hozak/Hsu, Henryline Bajebo, Asher Lange, TEAM of – Lily Neset/Hubert Guy III, TEAM of Neeva Nordhougen/Mikayla Berglund, TEAM of – Grant Schluchter/Owen Pfeifer

2nd place – Ethan Stroh, Janei Tamba, Jeremiah Stone, TEAM of – Bella Tesch/Jaelynn Jackson

3rd place - Ashley Hsu, TEAM of – Stuart Deutsch/Keagan Thomson, TEAM of – Sarah Clark/Brynn Braaflat

Fargo Davies FBLA and DECA teamed up to finish in 2nd place as a Team at the competition!

Congratulations to a few of our student athletes on signing their National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.

Josh Beil - NDSU - Track

Kaylee Narmah - Bismarck State - Track

Porter Seidel - Jamestown - Golf

Congratulations to Cole Sauvageau on surpassing the 100 wins mark as a freshman! Hitting this mark is an extremely difficult achievement and super rare to have happen as a freshman. Congrats Cole!

February 3-8, is National School Counseling Week—a time to recognize and honor the tireless work of our incredible counseling team:

Amanda Brown, Anita Mahnke, Ashlyn Skolness, Beth Weiler, and Sarah Nereson.

Far too often, the efforts of our school counselors are underappreciated or quite frankly taken for granted. Their work extends far beyond changing schedules or registering students and new families. They are the heart of our student support system, navigating countless roles that impact the lives of our students, staff, and families every single day.

Our counselors are academic guides, conflict mediators, attendance advocates, and emotional first responders to name just a few. They are champions for mental health, problem solvers in moments of crisis, advocates for equity, and a safe haven for students who need a listening ear. From coordinating 4 year plans and supporting post-secondary planning to assisting with personal challenges and family dynamics, their work is complex, vital, and often unseen.

If you are so inclined, take a moment next week to express your gratitude with a quick little note.

Thank you for helping make this week extra special for these remarkable individuals.

Prom at Davies High School is being held on April 12, 2025. The junior class hosts prom. All members of the junior and senior classes are invited to attend. Underclassmen are only able to attend if escorted by a member of the junior or senior class. Middle school students are not able to attend.

Tickets will be sold the week of and students MUST have ZERO detentions prior to purchasing.

*More info will be shared in the March Newsletter

The Post Prom committee is busy planning another fun party for our juniors, seniors and their guests this spring! We have a great night planned that includes casino & inflatable games, bowling, bingo, food, music, & many prizes. We are looking for your help to make this event successful.

How to volunteer:

We need many volunteers to make our upcoming Post Prom Party successful. Please consider joining us at the party! There are all kinds of tasks you can help with. We can even find you a job where your child won’t even know you are there. Click on the link below to see how you can help:

Davies Post Prom Party Volunteer Sign Up

How to donate:

We can’t do this without financial support from parents and local businesses. Thanks to all who have contributed so far. We are still accepting donations. Any amount, large or small, is appreciated!! There are multiple ways you can contribute:

1. Mail or drop off a donation to Davies High School c/o Booster Club-Post Prom - 7150 25th St S

2. SchoolPay in non-profit groups. Look for Davies Post Prom.

3. Venmo @daviesbooster. Please indicate it is for Post Prom.

4. Please call/text Callie Sinner at 701-460-1116 if you have a prize you would like to donate.

5. Purchase a prize on the Davies Post Prom Amazon List.

Sophomore Parents – we could use your help too! We are looking for some parents from the sophomore class to help with selling tickets and directing the line of spectators at Grand March. If you are interested in volunteering, please call/text Cindy Bloom at 701-238-1336.

Thanks in advance for everyone’s support in making this year’s Post Prom Party a success!

2025 Post Prom Committee

ACT Registration

• The ACT will no longer be paid for by the state of North Dakota and will not be administered at Davies.
• If students would like to take the ACT they can register online at www.act.org for one of the National Test Dates
• Information on cost: ACT Fees
• ACT Fee Waiver Program (Check with your school counselor to see if you are eligible to apply)

The Booster Club encourages Davies students to be involved in their school through the many different sports, clubs and activities that are offered. We help support all the activities and clubs at Davies through its memberships and corporate sponsors.

The Booster Club and Sponsors aim to provide a positive environment where all students can participate and parents as well as our community can cheer on our Eagles!

This year, The Davies Booster Club is excited to offer our first ever scholarship for students who are active at Davies and also has a parent or guardian who supports the Booster Club and what we do for our Eagles.

Check it out! Just make sure to finish your nominations before April 1.

Frostbite can result in the same type of tissue damage as a burn. It can be a serious condition and may require medical attention. Exposure to extreme cold environments, even for a short period of time, can result in hypothermia and frostbite; particularly on fingers, toes, nose and ears.

Frostbitten skin may look discolored, feel cold to the touch and feel numb to the person. Symptoms with deeply frostbitten skin may include skin that looks white or waxy and skin that feels firm or hard.

Treatment of frostbite includes: taking the person to a warm place; removing cold or wet clothing and replacing with warm and dry clothes; protecting the cold skin from further injury. DO NOT rub or massage the cold part or apply heat such as a water bottle, heating pad or hot running water. Cover the skin loosely with a nonstick, sterile dressing or dry blanket. If the skin that looks discolored-grayish, white or waxy, feels firm or hard and has a loss of sensation, further evaluation should be done by a health care provider and possibly may need to call 911.

11-2021Reference ND Department of Health

- Nurse Beth

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 opens on February 3. 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.

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

Please make sure you are signed up to receive texts from Fargo Public Schools. This is for both parents and students! You need to Opt-in in order for anything to go through. This will be extremely important as we get into winter and possible delays or cancellations will be communicated out. Please take a second to do this today!

What is Eagle Hour: Eagle Hour serves as a dedicated intervention period, where each teacher is available twice a week to provide extra help, offer retake opportunities, clarify difficult concepts, and answer any questions students may have. This time is specifically set aside for academic support and enrichment, giving students the chance to reinforce their learning, stay on track, and improve their performance. These sessions will be voluntary or made mandatory if deemed essential by the teacher for student success.

Why is Eagle Hour Important? If your student is struggling or not achieving the grades they should be, Eagle Hour is the first intervention teachers will suggest. It’s a proactive way to address academic challenges before they become larger issues. By attending Eagle Hour, students can catch up on missed content, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and receive personalized support from their teachers. Regular participation in Eagle Hour can make a significant difference in a student’s academic progress and overall confidence.

TEACHERS EAGLE HOUR AVAILABILITY CAN BE VIEWED HERE

Fargo Public Schools maintains close communication with local and national weather agencies, local government, and neighboring school districts in order to make decisions regarding inclement weather and other emergency situations that are in the best interest of the safety of our students, staff and parents. The decision to hold classes is based on the general weather conditions which exist for the majority of Fargo students.

Each weather event is looked at individually with multiple sources of information consulted before making the final decision on whether or not to hold school due to inclement weather. The decision to keep schools open or to close them results for weighing factors including excessive snow, temperature or wind chill numbers, wind speeds, road conditions, and the safety of bussing students.

The decision to close school will be made and communicated in as timely of a manner as possible. Closing our schools has a tremendous impact on our parents and community. We strive to make the decision if needed with enough time for parents to make arrangements for supervision of their children. However, at times, a decision the morning of a school day may need to be made to see what weather materializes overnight; if a decision is made in the morning, the decision will be made by 6:00 a.m.

Parents, please keep the following in mind:

If school is in session, and a parent decides that a student should remain at home due to weather conditions, that decision will be respected by the school. Parents should use their own judgment in determining if the weather is suitable for their children to make the journey to school. It is always up to parents to make the final decision about whether or not to send their student to school if they believe weather conditions present a safety issue. The absence for the day would be considered an excused absence.

If school is called off, parents will be contacted via the automated phone, email and text system based on the contact information supplied to the school office(s). Parents are encouraged to update contact information with the school on a regular basis so we have up-to-date contact information. This can be done through PowerSchool or by calling the school office. School cancellation information will also be broadcasted via local media, and will be posted across our website and social media sites (Facebook, X, and Instagram).

If weather or a situation develops during the day, and it is determined that an early dismissal is in the best interest of the students, parents will be contacted via the automated phone, email and text system based on the contact information supplied to the school office(s). Parents are encouraged to update contact information with the school on a regular basis so we have up-to-date contact information. This can be done through PowerSchool or by calling the school office. School closure information will also be broadcasted via local media, and the information will be posted on our website and social media sites (Facebook, X, and Instagram).

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

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

EBR Folder Link

Students will be using an online learning management system called Canvas to access their courses and assignments. Parents and guardians will be able to monitor their child’s progress with a Canvas parent account. From inside PowerSchool Parent, parent/guardians can click the Canvas icon on the left side navigation options, under the “Custom FPS Links” heading. From there, a page with additional login information will be provided on how to connect. Parents will then be able to access Canvas from a link within PowerSchool. Teachers and media staff will inform students about Canvas features after school begins.

Click the image to access the site.

A detention will be assigned for each period of truancy and for every third tardy. Detention will be held on Monday through Friday 8:05am - 8:45am and from 3:05pm - 3:45pm. 3:05pm - 3:45pm detention can only be served if your student DOES NOT have an 8th period class. Detention will also be held on select Saturday’s from 8:00am - 12:00pm. View the list of Saturdays dates HERE.

Students who have detentions may NOT participate in selected school sponsored functions such as, homecoming dance, prom, and graduation ceremonies until all detentions are served.

The school MUST be notified when your child will be absent. There are 3 different ways to contact our attendance office which may be used 24/7.

1. Phone: 701-446-5611 for students last name A-J or 701-446-5610 for students last name K-Z.

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

3. Text: 701-446-8471

For any appointments, a student should bring a note from the institution to the attendance office when they return to school.

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.

If you or your family are in need of personal hygiene supplies, household products, food or clothing, the Student Services Office at Davies has a small variety of items. Students and families can access these items by contacting their school counselor. If you need additional community supports, the counselors are available to help connect you with additional supports to meet your needs.

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

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

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

CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE TO ACCESS THE DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL DASHBOARD

DAVIES MAIN OFFICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yorrick Byers, Restorative Practices................ 446-5629

STUDENT SERVICES

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

Ashlyn Skolness, Counselor (D-Ha)….............. 446-5614

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emily Bitz, CIS Social Worker............................ 446-5656

Alexis Rinas, McKinney Vento Liaison............. 446-5627

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

ATTENDANCE

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

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

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

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

SCHOOL NURSE

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

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