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Fargo Public Schools returning to In-Person Instruction

January 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Beginning Jan. 19, all grade levels in Fargo Public Schools will return to In-Person Instruction with restrictions, five days per week. A special committee will continue to monitor local data and make changes as needed based on new information or guidance. The committee will meet next on February 8 to review data, determine if there is a…

Update: Blizzard Warning issued, Fargo area schools cancel classes

December 22, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning, which goes into effect at 3:00 a.m. Wednesday. Near whiteout to blizzard conditions are expected to develop in the Red River Valley and northwest Minnesota. Due to the weather, all Fargo Public Schools classes and extra-curricular activities have been canceled for Wednesday, December 23. School officials say they…

Fargo Public Schools Holiday Meal Baskets receives record number of donations

The third annual event is breaking records for the amount of families it's able to feed this holiday season

December 16, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- “We had a goal of 145 meals, and we were able to just surpass 200, so we’re just grateful for all the support from the community,” says Fargo Public School’s Student Wellness and Family Facilitator Supervisor Jen Sahr. The meal basket program is run by Fargo Public Schools’ Student Wellness and Family Facilitators who determine recipients based off…

Fargo Public Schools to allow spectators during student activities

December 4, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – When student activities and competitions resume on December 14, Fargo Public Schools will allow a maximum of 50 spectators per event. The number applies to spectators only and does not include athletes, coaches, athletic staffing, and credentialed event staff. Only home spectators will be permitted. Masks are required for all fans, and table, sideline, and media personnel…

Fargo School Board names top finalists for Woodrow Wilson High School name change

There were 129 name suggestions submitted from the public. The board selected it's top five at Tuesday's meeting.

November 24, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The former Woodrow Wilson high school is one step closer to getting a new name. The Fargo School Board has selected five options; Dakota, Central, Voyageur, Valley and Agnes Geelan high school. The process began with public input. There were 214 forms completed and 129 unique names were suggested. It was then left in the hands of…

Fargo School Board trims list of proposed high school names

November 23, 2020

Jim Monk,

Woodrow Wilson High SchoolFARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo School Board has narrowed down a list of new names for the former Woodrow Wilson High School. The board removed the name last month and asked for suggestions from the public. A total of 129 names were submitted. Out of that list, 26 finalists were chosen. Some of the finalists are Fargo…

Fargo Public Schools changes timeline for return to classroom full-time

November 16, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Schools COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee has modified its plan to phase-in full time in-person learning for both elementary and secondary students. Instead of bringing more students back for in-person instruction, the current instructional levels will remain in place for the remainder of the first semester. The changes are as follows: Elementary Schools: Level 4…

Committee develops plan to start in-person learning at Fargo Public Schools

Level changes are unique for specific grade levels and will take effect on different dates

November 2, 2020

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo Public School District’s COVID-19 Instructional Plan Committee has developed a plan to begin full time in-person learning for elementary and secondary students. Level changes are unique for specific grade levels and will take effect on different dates. The changes are as follows: Elementary Schools: Level 4 – In-Person Instruction (4 days per week) until at…

School Board To Discuss Return To Classrooms at Monday Meeting

November 1, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Public school leaders in Fargo are discussing whether to have older children head back to classrooms, even as the state struggles with the worst outbreak of COVID-19 per capita in the nation. A task force that was formed when parents and others complained after the Fargo Public School District opted for distance learning has its next meeting…

Fargo Public Schools receives two awards from ND Library Association

The Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation received the School Library Benefactor of the Year and Eagles Elementary School Library Media Specialist Jennifer Hess received the Youth Excellence Program of the Year.

October 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Two awards were given to Fargo Public Schools during the North Dakota Library Association Awards. The Fargo Public Schools Development Foundation received the School Library Benefactor of the Year, which is given to a person or group who makes significant contributions to a school library. Eagles Elementary School Library Media Specialist Jennifer Hess received the Youth Excellence Program…