WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –West Fargo Public Schools expects to have over 1,000 students by the fall of 2028. The concern is if they have enough space for these students. “So with secondary increasing by 14 percent in the next five years we need space for learners. This upcoming year at Horace High, for example, we’re going to be seeing…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s back to school time in West Fargo and the enrollment numbers continue to climb in the district. On day one, there are 13,262 students in pre-k through 12th grades. That was very close to a projection done by demographer RSP & Associates. Last year, first day numbers came in at 12,980. While 983 kindergartners…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Students from across the West Fargo Public School District walked the stage for graduation here at Scheels Arena, but for Horace High School, it was also a celebration of their first graduating class. Over the last four years, students in the class of 2024 made their way up at the school without any upperclassmen. “We’re…
Joshua DahlWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The assistant principal of a West Fargo elementary school is on paid administrative leave. Osgood Elementary Assistant Principal Joshua Dahl was placed on leave on Tuesday, April 30 pending an internal investigation. “The situation that led to Mr. Dahl being placed on leave is specific to two learners, whose families are working closely with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public Schools is calling off classes and activities on Tuesday due to the forecasted winter st0rm. The day of instruction will be made up on Friday, April 19. An email from the district says they are concerned about their ability to get learners to and from school safely. The West Fargo Sports Arena will…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public Schools wants your feedback after a $147 million bond referendum failed last month. The district has posted a short survey on it’s website. They say your perspective matters and will be reviewed by district leadership. Higher taxes and inflation could be a couple of reasons why voters in West Fargo rejected the…
David GeorgeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A former West Fargo elementary school principal has entered not guilty pleas to seven counts of child porn. A hearing for 39-year-old David George had been scheduled for tomorrow but that has since been canceled after he entered his pleas last week. Cass County State’s Attorneys Office say George had videos and photos of obscene…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Higher taxes and inflation could be a couple of reasons why those in West Fargo did not pass a $147 million bond referendum earlier this week. “When we look at the overall picture, we are going to need space in 2026 K-12. All the way down to preschool. That is not going to change…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo remains the second largest school district in North Dakota. First day numbers include 11,807 students in 25 schools and virtual programs. Kindergarten will start on Tuesday adding another one thousand kids and around 150 in the early childhood special education preschool bringing the total to around 13,000. This is an increase of 286…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teachers, students, and administrators from North Dakota assembled at Cheney Middle School. Gov. Doug Burgum says West Fargo Public Schools have been leaders helping prepare students with hands-on experience. “Some fantastic stuff going on here at Northern Cass school, where they are doing a studio approach where students work collaboratively with three teachers over a…
