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There will be NO SCHOOL from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2 due to Winter Break. Classes will resume as regularly scheduled on Monday, January 5.

Fargo Public Schools announces the assignment of Leandra Ostrom as principal of the new Horace Mann Elementary School, which is set to open in Fall 2028.

The state is transitioning all school districts from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus over the summer of 2026. Accounts that currently exist to access the PowerSchool Parent application will not be transferred into Infinite Campus. Parents/guardians will be contacted next summer with instructions on how to create their new account in Infinite Campus. The new accounts will be used to complete forms for the 2026-27 school year. Please keep an eye out for that messaging, which the District plans to send out in mid-July.

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.

The FPS Foundation & Alumni Network is digitizing yearbooks from Davies, South, and North High Schools to build a permanent online archive on the FPS Alumni Network. The goal is to make decades of Fargo history accessible to every alum, wherever life has taken them. 
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December is a busy month for families filled with holiday plans, winter weather, and end-of-year celebrations. With winter break on the horizon, it can be tempting to see these final school days as less important. But the truth is: what happens in December can make or break a student’s success for the semester.

FPS now offers tickets and passes online with GoFan Digital Ticketing! Learn more about GoFan or use the GoFan Mobile App, and search for your event. 

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. 

FPS makes every effort to keep schools open each day. Our first choice will always be to remain open, but at times the weather conditions within the city merit closing. We have two school make-up days built into this year's calendar - Monday, April 6 and Friday, May 1. If weather causes the District to close, those days may turn into school days. If no school closures occur and the make-up days are not used, April 6 and May 1 will be no school days. 
 

In September, the school board approved a deficit budget. That means this school year’s expenses will exceed revenues. While this is not ideal, we have enough in reserves to absorb the deficit. The board is committed to a balanced budget next year. As such, the bulk of Planning Committee’s work this year has been spent discussing our budget. Read more about the planning committee's efforts to balance the budget.

November is the National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, which also includes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week from November 15-22. The goal is to acknowledge and raise awareness of the problems faced by youth, families and individuals at risk of and experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.

The Fargo-West Fargo Public Schools Native American Education Program is partnering with NDSU Extension to present a six-week course on Positive Indian Parenting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays from November 5 to December 17 (excluding Thanksgiving week) at the Agassiz Building. The free course, is for Native American families who want to gain and strengthen their parenting skills — especially those going through tough times or involved with child welfare services. 

As of Monday, all FPS students in kindergarten through grade 12 now scan their student ID card or key in their student ID number (lunch number) when boarding and exiting the bus. This update established a consistent, districtwide system that reflects our Stronger Together  theme - unifying procedures across grade levels and strengthening collaboration among schools, families, and transportation staff.

Even in non-legislative years, the Fargo Board of Education's  Governmental Affairs Committee remains active. Members of the committee have developed a work plan alongside the administrative team to help prepare for the 2027 North Dakota Legislative Assembly.

Fargo Public Schools is partnering with Fargo Cass Public Health to bring the Tobacco Education Program to North, South, and Davies High Schools. The program is designed to increase awareness of the risks associated with tobacco and vaping while also equipping students with strategies to support and encourage making healthier choices.

FPS continues to expand Adapted Physical Education services to ensure equitable access to physical education for students with disabilities. Building on the pilot launched in 2024, APE will now be implemented in all elementary schools, Extended Resource Rooms, and sixth graders who are currently in alternative Physical Education and present with gross motor concerns.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming many aspects of our  lives, and education is no exception. From personalized learning platforms to smart tutoring systems, AI is helping educators meet the diverse needs of students in new and exciting ways. 

FPS will be implementing a new safety and accountability measure for all middle and high school students who ride district buses. Beginning Monday, October 27, students will be required to scan their school ID card or enter their student ID number (lunch number) when boarding the bus to and from school.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law created to support the enrollment and education of students experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento is intended to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing as many barriers to learning for homeless students as possible.

FPS will continue its participation in Medicaid Administrative Claiming - a program that helps us support students while also bringing important resources back into the District. Through this program, schools are reimbursed for certain activities that connect students to health services - such as special education supports, counseling, and other health-related needs.

Over the past five years, Fargo Public Schools has undergone a meaningful transformation in literacy instruction fueled by the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant. Central to this work has been a Districtwide commitment to the Science of Reading, ensuring every student - from preschool through graduation - has access to strong, evidence-based instruction.

Bennett, Jefferson, and Carl Ben Eielson recently assembled teams of teachers to participate in an in-depth overview, training, and site visits at schools in Arizona as part of the Next Generation Workforce initiative. These educators explored strategic, team-based staffing models designed to make teaching careers more sustainable and to foster student success.

Children’s mental health is important! Students who miss just two days of school per month tend to be more stressed and anxious. Help lower student stress by encouraging attendance when students are feeling well.