Fargo Public Schools

Schools Make Changes to Student Meal Distribution Due to Projected Weather Forecast

FARGO, N.D.–Many schools in the F-M area are having to make changes to their student meal distribution schedules due to the projected weather forecast. Fargo Public Schools is distributing Friday’s student meals on Thursday in order to ensure the safety of staff and families. The distribution times and locations for Fargo Public Schools can be found here. · West Fargo…

Social Distancing: Learning Lessons In The Dirt

Minnesota Parents Become Teachers With Distance Learning And Emily Welker's Little Girl Gets A Garden-Variety Lesson

  A lot of parents are in a brave new world this week. Distance learning started Monday for Moorhead Public Schools, Wednesday for Fargo. Local artist Su Legatt shared pics of her first day as a home school parent with her pre-k kiddo on Twitter. Pre-K parents have flexible learning plans for their kids, so Su used art on the…

Fargo Public Schools students receive hand-written “miss you” notes in lunch meals

1,000 hand-made cards were created by a staff member's sibling

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Public Schools is now including frozen items to the free meals being provided to students during the pandemic. That includes foods like hamburger patties, corn dogs, or cheese bread sticks. Those with the school’s Nutrition Services Program say they see the meals as a way to engage with their students while social distancing. One staff member’s…

Fargo School Board discusses virtual learning, serving meals at emergency meeting

FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo School Board holds an emergency meeting to discuss Coronavirus planning. The district is drafting a plan on distance learning if schools are closed due to the outbreak. Middle and high schoolers would use the technology the school has already provided them for virtual learning. Elementary schoolers may have work sent home. Teachers would also have virtual…

Fargo, West Fargo and Grand Forks Public Schools to Provide Free Meals for Children While Schools are Closed

Children must be present in order to receive the meals.

FARGO, N.D.–Fargo, West Fargo and Grand Forks Public Schools have announced they will provide free meals for kids while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The meals will be provided through a drive-through or walk-up process at certain school sites. Cold breakfast and lunch meals will be available  at five schools in Fargo, nine in West Fargo and…

Fargo Public Schools Closing Early

The busing schedules require a staggered dismissal.

FARGO, N.D.–Due to the weather conditions, Fargo Public Schools will be dismissing early on Friday. The busing schedules require a staggered dismissal meaning the various school levels will be let out of class at different times throughout the morning. Clara Barton and Roosevelt Elementary schools will dismiss at 10:50 a.m., while all other elementary schools will dismiss at 11 a.m….

Former FM CVB Director Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Vince Lindstrom passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota

Vince Lindstrom/FacebookMAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A former Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director who was often called a bigger than life character, has died. Vince Lindstrom passed away in Maple Grove, Minnesota after a lengthy cancer battle. His wife says he died peacefully in his beloved recliner. Lindstrom first came to Fargo as Cultural Director for Fargo Public Schools….

State of the Schools Address Planned For Tuesday Night In Fargo

Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi will preside

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi will preside over the State of the Schools Address on Tuesday night. He will give an update on the current state of the school district. People will also have the chance to join small focus groups and give input for public education moving forward. Just this week, an anonymous donor…

Anonymous Donor Pays Off Fargo Public Schools Lunch Debt

It added up to over $28,000

FARGO, N.D. — The lunch debt for all Fargo Public School students for the first semester has disappeared thanks to an anonymous donor. It added up to over $28,000. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi says no student is denied a hot lunch, but the district must still keep track. The district used to provide a peanut butter sandwich instead of a hot…

Moorhead Public Schools Close Buildings Monday, Fargo Public Schools to Open at NOON.

FARGO, ND — Due to weather and road conditions, all Moorhead Area Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, December 30, 2019. This includes all schools, transportation center, and the district office. Due to the weather and need to allow for roads and parking lots to be cleared, Fargo Public Schools will have all buildings closed until noon on Monday, December…