GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent pleased with voter turnout at Grand Forks Public Schools special election

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Brenner says he’s pleased with the turnout of voters at Tuesday’s special election. More than 4,100 people voted, with 65% voting “yes” to increase the district’s school building levy fund by 2.5 million dollars each year. Brenner says he hasn’t heard directly from those who voted “no,” but…

Grand Forks Public Schools’ $86 Million School Bond Fails

"We have heard what the community has to say and we will go back to the drawing board."

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — People in Grand Forks vote no to both questions in Tuesday’s Grand Forks Public Schools referendum. “We have heard what the community has to say and we will go back to the drawing board,” Superintendent Dr. Terry Brenner said. Grand Forks Public Schools taking a step back after voters said no to both referendum questions….

Voters Reject $86 Million Bond Referendum For Grand Forks Public Schools

Referendum Would Have Funded New School & Repairs Throughout District

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The votes are in for the $86 million school bond referendum for Grand Forks Public Schools. According to unofficial results from the district, both measures are defeated. The ballot that contained two questions. One was to approve the overall bond. An overwhelming majority, more than 69%, voted no on that question. The second question was to…

Grand Forks COVID-19 walk-up testing event to be held August 14th

Anyone ages 5 and up can be tested.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–Grand Forks Public Health will be hosting a walk-up COVID-19 testing event on Friday at the University of North Dakota. Testing begins at 10 a.m., but the first hour of the event will be designated for Grand Forks Public Schools faculty and staff. Testing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be open to the general public. Anyone…

Grand Forks high schools to hold outdoor, drive-in graduation ceremonies

Community High School's graduation will be on May 28th, Grand Forks Central and Grand Forks Red River's ceremonies will be on May 31st

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – High School students in Grand Forks will get the chance to celebrate their graduations in a socially-distant fashion. All three of the city’s high schools will have outdoor graduation ceremonies. Community High’s graduation will be on May 28th, and Grand Forks Central and Grand Forks Red Rivers’ will each take place on May 31st. All three…

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…

Teachers And Grand Forks Public School District Reach Tentative Deal

The agreement still needs to be ratified by the teachers and the school board

GRAND FORKS, ND — A tentative contract agreement has been reached between teachers and the Grand Forks School Board. In addition to some language changes, the package calls for a 1.5% pay increase in each of the next two years. Adding step increases pushes the percentage to over 3% each year. The agreement leaves health insurance as is, with premiums…