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There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12 due to the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. Classes will resume as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, October 13.

Officials from Fargo Public Schools, West Fargo Public Schools, Valley City Public Schools, Valley City State University, Concordia College and Arizona State University’s Next Education Workforce initiative announced that FPS has received a $2,483,300 U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality Partnership Program grant to launch the Educator Workforce Innovation Partnership.

We are more than a month into the school year and using Infinite Campus as our student information system. Bill Westrick, COO, says he is grateful to the entire FPS family for the positive spirit, willingness to step in and learn something new, and focus on our learners for a successful start to the school year. 

Fargo Public Schools' partnership with Umoja brings commitment to life by providing learners with opportunities to build leadership skills, express themselves creatively, explore culture, and develop meaningful relationships through mentorship and community.

Get this week's news and events from across Fargo Public Schools in the current issue of SCHOOLTALK. This week's issue highlights include newsmakers, feature columns, and more.

There is no school on Monday, October 12, 2026, as Fargo Public Schools recognizes the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. Indigenous Peoples Day provides an opportunity to learn, reflect, and recognize the Indigenous peoples who have been connected to these lands since long before the establishment of the United States. It is also an opportunity to recognize the many Indigenous communities who continue to live, work, lead, and contribute to our communities today.

Have questions about the November 3 Fargo Public Schools mill levy vote? Fargo Public Schools is hosting an information session where residents can learn about the ballot question, hear a presentation, and ask questions. Join us at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 in the North High School theater.

The November 3 ballot asks whether FPS may maintain a 110 mill general fund levy. What does that mean? The previous voter authorization was 127 mills. Because the Fargo School Board restructured its levy authority into separate funds allowed under state law, the District is now asking voters to approve a lower 110 mill general fund authorization. The ballot question does not seek an increase in FPS’ excess mill levy authority.

An absence is any time a student isn't presence during the school day. Whether an absence is excused or unexcused, it counts towards attendance totals and how the District responds. When students are absent, they miss valuable instruction, classroom conversations, and learning experiences.

At Fargo Public Schools, Work-Based Learning is designed to help learners move beyond career awareness and into meaningful career preparation. Through intentional educator leadership, industry partnerships, and authentic workplace experiences, high schoolers gain the skills, confidence, and professional connections needed to make informed decisions about their futures.

In May of 2026, Advanced Placement exams were administered off-site at a central location for all the high schools, with a total of 996 learners participating over a two-week period. Learners enrolled in AP courses should have received information about AP Classroom and information about AP exams. For the 2026-27 school year, AP exams will be held from May 3-14 and there are important deadlines coming up soon.

Now in its third year in Fargo Public Schools and embedded in five schools, Communities in Schools helps create the conditions learners need to attend, engage, learn, and succeed. At each school, a licensed social worker serves as the CIS site coordinator and balances direct learner support, family engagement, community partnerships, problem-solving, and collaboration within the larger work of their schools.

AD-Ventures is a district publication to help families find activities for their children throughout our community. It is published on the first of each month September-May. 

North Dakota law requires school districts with voter approved excess mill levies to return to voters every 10 years for reauthorization. Fargo Public Schools last received voter approval in 2017, and the current excess mill levy approval will expire December 31, 2027. 

Last year, Fargo Public Schools made meaningful progress in improving attendance. More students regularly came to school than the year before, and that's something worth celebrating. But our work isn't finished. This year we're building on that momentum because every additional day a student is in school creates another opportunity to learn, participate, and succeed. Let's keep moving forward — together.

Fargo Public Schools is beginning a six-year journey with High Reliability Schools, a framework designed to help schools create consistent, effective systems that support learning for every student. While the name may be new, much of the work is not. HRS is a framework that helps connect and strengthen the work the District is already doing.

Fargo Public Schools will have a question on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot regarding the District’s general fund mill levy. This vote will impact the local property tax portion of the District’s general fund. Voters may have questions about the ballot language, how the mill levy works, and what the vote means for FPS. We encourage community members to take time to review the information available and learn more about the election. Visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us/vote2026 to access frequently asked questions, definitions of key terms, voting information, and additional resources.

Families can now access their student’s updated spring 2026 North Dakota A+ Summative Assessment results through the new ND A+ Family Portal. The Family Portal is designed to make state assessment results easier for families to access and understand. Access Family Portal and Family Resources at the ND A+ Family Resources page.

A great school experience is never created by one person, one position, or one department. It is created by hundreds of people, doing thousands of things. Many of which may seem small in the moment but can make an enormous difference in the life of a learner. It is every single educator and it is the parent, guardian, grandparent, and family member who sends their most important person to school each morning.

Consistent school attendance, 95% or more of all school days, is one of the strongest predictors of academic and life success. When learners attend school regularly, they stay connected, build relationships, and engage in the daily learning activities that build skills and confidence over time.

On the November 3 general election, Fargo Public Schools will have a question on the ballot for approval of an excess mill levy. The approval would grant Fargo Public Schools the authority to maintain its current offerings in its schools. Providing this authority ensures that the District can continue to cover the costs of offering a comprehensive educational experience for all learners.

Fargo Public Schools uses the Here Comes the Bus app to help families track their students who ride the bus. This free app provides real-time notifications when your child boards or disembarks the bus, ensuring you always know their travel status. FPS strongly encourages all parents to download the app and set up notifications for added peace of mind.

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