WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo School Superintendent Beth Slette reveals that three non-students entered West Fargo High School on Friday. It was originally reported that just one non-student had entered the campus, forcing it into a lockdown. Her message to parents and staff is below: On Friday, West Fargo High School enacted lockdown protocol after three juveniles who…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A brief lockdown at West Fargo High School has now been lifted following a sighting of an unknown individual on campus. According to sources within the department, the lockdown went into effect just after 2:00 P.M. on August 29. It was implemented due to that unknown, non-student being inside the school building. The person reportedly…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After the school board used a new points-based voting method, Steiner was unanimously chosen by all nine board members. “I am overwhelmed especially from the many messages I’ve got of gratitude and thanks. And I’m honored to be considered for such an important position and such a wonderful community and a wonderful school district. It’s bittersweet…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo High School is receiving national recognition for providing inclusive sports and activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities. The school is part of Special Olympics Unified Champion School programming and met ten national standards of excellence in inclusion, advocacy and respect, Special Olympics North Dakota president and CEO, Nancy Hanson, says West…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the years, Sue Jordahl has been a staple of West Fargo music. She started her career as an elementary music teacher, and has gone on to direct bands and choirs in addition accompanying students for auditions, and playing in theater pit orchestras. “Nobody said this is all the stuff extra that you get to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Students, teachers, and cancer survivors assembled at West Fargo High School for Relay for Life. The event is designed to remember those lost to cancer and people still fighting it. So far this year, event coordinators say $20,000 has been raised. At the event, people were given a chance to make a luminaria bag to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Davies High, West Fargo High, and other schools across North Dakota are the targets of “swatting calls”: the reporting of a fake emergency to authorities, including threats of active shooters. Dispatch received a call that there was an active shooter at Davies High School. Fargo Police checked video from the school and did not find…
Ronald ThompsonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former West Fargo teacher, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison earlier this year for luring a minor by computer, has changed his plea to guilty to possessing prohibited materials, child porn. The case was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor in Cass County Court and Ronald Thompson was given 60 days…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teachers and educators across the state are at Camp Grafton in an interactive tour to see what it’s like to be in North Dakota’s Army National Guard for a day. The Fargo crew made it to Camp Grafton via Black Hawk helicopter flying from Hector International Airport. With up to 12 people in three groups, educators…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Assistant Principal Rachel Bachmeier receives the District Administrative Staff of the Year award for her contributions since being a teacher in 2016. She was the dean of students for two years, later becoming the assistant principal. Bachmeier has been announced as the next principal of West Fargo High school, effective July 1st. Suzanne McTiver receives…
