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Registration is Open for Fall 2023
July 19, 2023 - Online registration is now open for fall!
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Online Registration/form update for the 2023-2024 school year
All returning Fargo Public Schools families must log in to their Parent PowerSchool account to fill out their family information and complete the registration information for the coming school year PRIOR to when their child(ren) come to orientation, back to school night, Flying into Eielson or participating in sports/activities. Click here to get to the parent PowerSchool login page. You may complete these forms at registration (dates and times below) if you do not have a computer or access to the internet. You may also call our Registrar and set up an appointment time if you need additional help.
Here are some of registration forms that you will complete online:
- Parent/Guardian Information Form – Enter your name, address, phone number, and email address on our school record form. If you have moved, you must verify that your new address is within the Carl Ben Eielson attendance area by providing a copy of your new lease or utilities bill to our registrar, Angie Lien. Angie can be reached by phone at 701-446-1711, fax at 701-446-1998 or emailed liena@fargo.k12.nd.us .
- Student Information Form
- Yearly Student Health Information Sheet – This information will be shared with our school nurse.
- Parental/Guardian Release Forms – Media Release/Field Trip/Photographic Likeness Permission Form, FERPA, Online Account Permission Form
- Co-Curricular/Athletic Participation Verification – Parent/Guardian-Student Meeting, Concussion Verification Form, HIPAA Medical Release (We recommend you mark "yes" when asked if they are going to participate in a co-curricular activity if your student might participate in drama, music, speech, or a sport.)
You can also choose to pay your child’s 2023-24 school fees online via credit card using SchoolPay, which is also accessed through your PowerSchool account. You may use SchoolPay at home to take care of the following fees:
- Deposit money in your student’s lunch account
- Pre-purchase a yearbook - $25
- Purchase a District Student Activity Pass - $30
- Go to the Non-Profit link on the left side to Join the CBE PTA - $10 per person - $20 per family
- Friends of Eielson (team fundraiser)
- Carl Ben Eielson Fall Activity Fee - $30
If you need help getting logged onto your Parent PowerSchool account, please call our Registrar at 701-446-1711 or the main office at 701-446-1700.
IMPORTANT: All returning Fargo Public Schools families must verify family information and complete annual student information updates for the coming school year PRIOR TO when their child(ren) attends any orientation or back-to-school sessions in August. Middle school students will NOT receive their class schedule and/or school-issued laptop until online PowerSchool annual student information update forms have been verified and updated for the 2023-24 school year. Proof of residency* is required if you have moved, it is outdated, or incomplete.
*Acceptable proof of residency documents are one current mortgage document or lease agreement, or two other forms one being a utility bills (i.e. Xcel Energy, Cass County Electric, or City of Fargo, etc.) and one other form such as current insurance documents, pay stub or bank statement.
Schedule Pickup/Registration Assistance Dates and Times
2023-2024 STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES:
Tuesday, August 15 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 17 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
2023-2024 *ENGLISH LEARNER STUDENT REGISTRATION DATE:
Thursday, August 17 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
*Interpreters will be available
2023-2024 MAKE UP REGISTRATION DATE:
Monday, August 21 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.**
**Make up registrants will enter through door number 9 on Monday, August 21st. The main office/building will be closed from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. due to make-up registration.
New Students & 6th Grade Informational Meetings
If you are new to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, we invite you to attend one of our Counselor Informational Meetings at any of the times listed below during registration. PLEASE complete your online registration and pay fees prior to the meeting. Once your online registration is complete, you will be given a copy of your schedule to bring to the Counselor Informational Meeting. The meeting will be held in the band room. You will learn about busing, school lunch, PowerSchool, dress code, reading a schedule, attendance expectations, discipline policy, and much more. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Carl Ben Eielson Middle School as well as the perfect time to ask questions that may benefit you and others new to Carl Ben Eielson.
Counseling Informational Meeting times
Tuesday, August 15th: 11:30 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, August 17th: 1:30 or 2:30 p.m.
CBE Activities
Fall starting dates for Activities @ Carl Ben Eielson:
August 21: 8th Grade Football
August 21: 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball
September 5: 6th Grade Cross Country (boys & girls)
November 20: 6th Grade Volleyball (girls)
8th Grade Football: Practice starts on Monday, August 21st, at 4:00 pm.
7th and 8th grade Volleyball: Practice starts on Monday, August 21st, at 4:00 pm.
Sports Physicals:
All Athletes in grades 7-12 will need a physical EVERY year. Only physicals that were given ON or AFTER April 15th, 2023, will count for the 2023-2024 school year. A sports physical must be collected before the student can participate.
Mandatory Co-Curricular fall meeting dates:
North – August 3 @ 7:00 pm-Theater
South – August 8 @ 6:00 pm-Theater
Davies – August 10 @ 6:00 pm-Theater
Carl Ben Eielson – August 15 @ 6:00 pm-Hangar
Discovery – August 17 @ 6:00 pm-Theater
Ben Franklin – August 22 @ 6:00 pm-Theater
Participation Fees:
Middle School activity fees are $30 (7th & 8th graders) unless the athlete is participating at the varsity level at South (high school is $50). These fees must be collected before the student can participate. Carl Ben Eielson Activity fees can be paid online through SchoolPay or paid by cash or check in the Main Office.
School Meal Prices
Meal prices for the 2023-24 school year are listed below. Families will need to pay full price for student meals or fill out an application to qualify for free or reduced price meals.
Meal prices for the 2023-24 school year.
- Elementary Breakfast $1.55
- Elementary Lunch $2.55
- Secondary Breakfast $1.75
- Secondary Lunch $2.85
- Adult Breakfast $2.50
- Adult Lunch $3.75
- Extra Milk $0.45
For more information about Free or Reduced-Priced Meals or the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application, visit the FPS Nutritional Services Department website. If you need assistance with the application, call FPS Nutrition Services at 701.446.1153. Any Additional meals purchased by a student will be charged at the adult price.
Free and Reduced Price Meals Application
Students attending school are provided breakfast and lunch through the USDA National School Lunch Program. Students may qualify for federal and state assistance to cover the cost of meals. Households may qualify based on income and size, participation in a federal assistance program (SNAP, etc.) or other criteria. This school year, North Dakota legislature passed a bill that allows families to receive free meals if they fall below 200% of the federal poverty line. Families must submit a Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application (also known as a Free-and Reduced-Price Meal Application) every year.
If families qualify, households can receive free meals and additional benefits such as:
- Waived (canceled) fees for school related activities such as 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.
Households wishing to apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals may apply by submitting a Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application. It is only necessary to submit one application per household.
For more information about Free or Reduced-Priced Meals or the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application, visit the FPS Nutritional Services Department website. If you need assistance with the application, call FPS Nutrition Services at 701.446.1153.
Mr. Brad Franklin
Principal
Grade 8Mr. Brian Marcus
Assistant Principal
Grade 6Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbe
Location: 1601 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-1700
Twitter: @FPSCarlBen
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.