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Bachmeier & McTiver win WF Public Schools’ Staff of the Year Awards

West Fargo Public Schools recognizes two staff members with prestigious awards

March 30, 2022

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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…

Individual wrestling state champions are crowned

After day one quarter finals and semifinals we have day two action of the individual matches at the state wrestling finals, fans packed the fargodome

February 18, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- After day one quarter finals and semifinals we have day two action of the individual matches at the state wrestling finals, fans packed the Fargodome 160 Class Porter (West Fargo) vs Mewes (Jamestown) Mewes crowned champion 145 B Laura (Carrington) vs Nelson (Lisbon) Laura takes the title in 145 B 152b Reinke (Libson) Clifton Reinke takes the…

Brodie Gilbertson thanks his mom ahead of Friday’s benefit

February 17, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A West Fargo High School freshman’s life changed last Fall when a routine check-up resulted in a leukemia diagnosis. Friends and family are hosting a benefit on Friday for Brodie Gilbertson at the Red River Regional Marksmanship Center in West Fargo. There will be a fun shoot at the range, a silent auction and a…

Former West Fargo teacher accused of soliciting a minor online

Luring a Minor by Computer or other Electronic Means is a Class B Felony

February 24, 2021

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former West Fargo and Sheyenne high schools teacher, who recently resigned amid a police investigation, is accused of soliciting a minor online. Fifty-eight-year-old Ron Thompson faces a charge of Luring a Minor by Computer or other Electronic Means. “It is a Class B Felony. As a Class B Felony, that is something that has…

Police investigation leads West Fargo teacher to resign

February 6, 2021

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A Sheyenne and West Fargo High School teacher has resigned after he was served a warrant from West Fargo Police. Ron Thompson resigned on February 2nd after meeting with the police department. By law, the School Board is required to take action on his release from contract. That will take place at the Board’s regularly scheduled…

West Fargo High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19

September 14, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo Public Schools was informed of a positive COVID-19 case in a staff member at West Fargo High School. Contact tracing has been completed, and all identified close contacts were sent an email notification. The school district says students and staff have been making good efforts to wear masks, and practice physical distancing and hygiene….

2020 Graduation Ceremonies at High Schools in West Fargo

Both West Fargo High School and Sheyenne High School held in-person graduations

May 31, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo High School honored its seniors with an in-person graduation. The graduates and staff were spaced out on the field while their parents watched from the bleachers. Students were required to wear masks during the ceremony. Everyone in attendance could not leave until they were dismissed to their proper exits. Students and staff spoke at…

Friends And Family Celebrate The Life of James Nyei

On Wednesday, 14 year old James Nyei died after drowning in the Sheyenne River.

May 29, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – “I wish I could go back, and just, give him a big hug, and just tell him how much I love him and how much he meant to everyone.” On Friday, James was buried surrounded by friends and family who described him as someone who could brighten up anyone’s day. “Everything that he did was just always…

JROTC Cadets Are Honored In Small Graduation at Fargo South High School

The 11 graduating students are from North, South, Davies and West Fargo High School.

May 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D,- “I was expecting my graduation to look exactly like that. You know, at the dome, sitting down having everybody. Unfortunately, we had to do it differently this year.” The last four years have been a rollercoaster for Jaeger Jensen, a Senior cadet graduating from the JROTC program. “My father left. He moved to California and it just really…

West Fargo Brings Live Ice Sculpting To The POW-MIA Plaza

Community members were able to watch the whole process live.

December 21, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Events partnered with Trevor Pierson. He’s a professional Ice Sculptor from the Twin Cities and created three different sculptures for the city’s main square. Pierson designed a horse, a bull, and an eagle. Two of which represent the school mascots of Sheyenne and West Fargo High School. “I think these events are really good…