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Fargo South High School student tests postive for Covid-19

September 4, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – A student at Fargo South High School has tested positive for the coronavirus according to Fargo Public Schools. The district says fewer than 10 students were sent home and it is working with the school’s nurse to make a list of people who may have been exposed. Fargo Public Schools is working with Fargo Cass Public Health…

All Fargo Public Schools students to receive free meals

September 1, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Public Schools will be providing all students free breakfast and lunch at the start of the 2020-21 school year. The meals will be provided to students regardless of their income level or chosen learning model. The United States Department of Agriculture is providing the funding for the meals. FPS says the free meals will be available through December…

Lewis and Clark kindergarten teacher prepares classroom for a socially-distant school year

Mona Heggedal will have just 9 kids in her classroom at one time as a result of Fargo Public School's hybrid learning model guidelines.

August 31, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Mona Heggedal has been a kindergarten teacher for 34 years, but returning back to school this year is unlike anything she has experienced in her career before. “Just to have only nine students in the class, it is something I have never had,” said Heggedal. That small size is the result of guidelines set by Fargo Public…

Fargo Public Schools Outlines Plan To Ensure Students Receive Meals

The district is set to start on September 2nd with Hybrid learning.

August 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Schools is not only ensuring that students receive the best education amid a pandemic, but also making sure they have full tummies while doing so. “With the pandemic, we know that households may be struggling even more, and that’s why it’s still important that we provide these meal services to those students,” Nutrition Service Director…

Fargo Public Schools confirms hybrid learning for start of 2020-21 school year

The new school year begins on September 2.

August 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Public Schools has announced it will conduct hybrid learning to start the 2020-21 school year. The FPS COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee met on Monday and decided that all elementary, middle and high schools will begin at Level 3 hybrid instruction. The hybrid learning will consist of in-person and virtual learning. FPS made its decision based on four guidelines…

Three FPS elementary schools to provide free meals for 2020-21 school year

August 10, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–.Ed Clapp, Madison and Jefferson Elementary Schools have announced they will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision program for the 2020-21 school year. The CEP program reimburses schools who participate in both the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program that wish to offer free meals to students. All students at the three elementary schools are eligible for…

Fargo Public Schools to announce plan for 2020-21 school year at 12 p.m.

July 31, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Fargo Public Schools will announce its Smart Restart Plan for the 2020-21 school year at 12 p.m. The School has built its plan based on guidelines and recommendations from city, county and state government and education agencies and organizations. Feedback from parents and staff members was also taken into account. KVRR will stream the announcement on KVRR.com and our…

Fargo Public School Board approves “Smart Restart” draft plan

The school year will now begin September 2nd instead of August 27th

July 30, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — After hours of deliberation, the Fargo Public School Board approved a Smart Restart plan for the upcoming school year. It also approved moving the school year’s start date from August 27th to September 2nd. If there’s one certainty about the drafted plan, it’s that almost nothing about it is certain. “Everything in this document can change,” said…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Burgum to discuss plans for K-12 education at 3:30 p.m.

July 14, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–Gov. Doug Burgum is holding a press conference to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s plan for K-12 education in the fall. Burgum will be joined by State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler. In addition, Fargo Public Schools and West Fargo Public Schools say they are working on their education plan for the fall. The information provided by Burgum today…

Fargo Public Schools Is Waiting On Guidance From The State To Reopen

The first day of classes for Fargo Public Schools is scheduled for August 27th

July 9, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- We talked with Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi who stopped by the annual lemonade stand and school supply drive. When asked about his thoughts on the comments made by President Donald Trump saying he may withhold funds, Dr. Gandhi said he would rather keep the focus on the event. We also asked him how close he is to deciding…