FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mayor Tim Mahoney had some help at Fargo City Hall by two students who are winners of the “Mayor for a Day” essay contest. Third and fifth graders in Fargo Public Schools were asked the question: What would you do if you were mayor for a day? Nathan Asgedom recently finished fifth grade at Kennedy Elementary…
FARGO, N.D.– The second annual Walk–A–Thon at Kennedy Elementary is back to raise money for school supplies and activities. The goal of the Walk–A–Thon is to raise money for Kennedy Elementary classrooms, as well as encourage students, their families and community members to get outside and get moving. “Being active from kindergarten to 5th grade is huge,” said Physical Education…
FARGO, N.D.– First graders at Kennedy Elementary School are taking part in severe summer weather awareness week by learning about tornadoes. The students received a visit from an NDSU climatologist for a tornado presentation. They are learning about weather, types of clouds, and tornado safety. The students were asked to wear their bike helmets to demonstrate head protection during a…
FARGO, N.D. – Defensemen Connor Mayer and Xan Gurney of the Fargo Force read to students at Kennedy Elementary school. Their visit was all part of the Fargo Force Reading Program, a program where players teach students to appreciate and love reading by reading books. “It’s a big part of growth in the community and children,” Fargo Force defenseman Connor…
FARGO, N.D. – Kennedy Elementary staff members received medical attention after the school was put into lockdown twice Friday morning to address what the school district calls “situations in the school.” A letter sent to parents from Principal Karrie Rage says “We consider student and staff safety a priority, therefore decided to have a lockdown to address these student issues…
FARGO, ND — Fargo Force players are stepping off the ice and into Kennedy Elementary School to read to first graders. They spent the morning in all four first grade classrooms reading some of their favorite stories out loud. The players not only read to the kids but answered some questions about their lives on the ice. They also told…
FARGO, N.D. — A tornado was reported “inside” Kennedy Elementary School in Fargo. North Dakota State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz visited with the first graders about our weather patterns. He created a tornado in the classroom using an enclosed chamber as part of his demonstration with the help of KVRR’s very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. Akyuz says it’s always best…
