CBE News - Back to School 2026

You can also choose to pay your child’s 2026-27 school fees online via credit card using SchoolPay, You may use SchoolPay at home to take care of the following fees or pay cash or check at registration:

• Deposit money in your student’s lunch account
• Pre-purchase a yearbook - $25.00
• Purchase a District Student Activity Pass - $40.00
• Join the CBE PTA-$10.00 per person or $20 .00 per family (Use Non-Profit link on the left side)
  
• Friends of Eielson (team fundraiser)
• Carl Ben Eielson 6th Grade Fall Activity Fee - $25.00
• Carl Ben Eielson 7th & 8th Grade Fall Activity Fee - $50.00
• South High Fall Activity Fee - $100.00

IMPORTANT: PLD's (personal learning device - computers) will not be issued without a completed online registration and proof of residency* if you have moved or do not have a current proof of residency.

*Acceptable proof of residency documents are one current mortgage document or lease agreement, or two other forms one being a utility bills (i.e. Xcel Energy, Cass County Electric, or City of Fargo, etc.) and one other form such as current insurance statement or current pay stub, etc.

Each year, returning families must complete an update to their student registration information. This annual registration update ensures we have accurate contact details, health records, and emergency contacts on file for students. The update, along with any school meal account and fee payments, must be completed before school begins each fall.

Fargo Public Schools has moved from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus for our student information system. You will need to create a new parent portal account in Campus Parent to access your child's information. Using a computer rather than a mobile device is recommended for registration. Returning families will also receive a direct email to set up an account; you may need to check your junk/spam folder in your email account for this email.

If students attended an FPS school last year, parents need to follow the returning family registration process, NOT the new family registration process.

Each guardian of a Fargo Public Schools student can create a Campus Parent account, but only one guardian should review and update information each school year.

If you have already completed this process, thank you! Nothing further is needed from you at this time.

In addition to annual student information update forms, your Campus Parent account gives you access to your child's attendance records, along with access to your middle and high school child's daily assignments and current grades (these last two features are not available for elementary students).

Returning District families need to set up a Campus Parent account. If students attended an FPS school last year, families need to follow the returning family registration process, NOT the new family registration process. Students who attended a Fargo Public School during the 2025-26 school year should be attached to the existing household.

If a returning family has a child who will be a new student to Fargo Public Schools in the 2026-27 school year, the new student can be added in Campus Parent using the “Add New Student” button.

If an enrolled student is missing from a parent list when logging in, please call the school for assistance. DO NOT re-register the child. The school would have to delete the forms and have you start over if you submit without all students listed.

IMPORTANT: All returning Fargo Public Schools families must verify family information and complete annual student information updates for the coming school year PRIOR TO their student(s) attending any orientation or back-to-school sessions in August. Middle and high school students will NOT receive their class schedule and/or school-issued laptop until online Infinite Campus annual student information update forms have been verified and updated for the 2026-27 school year.

Information regarding student health did not transition to Infinite Campus from PowerSchool. Parents will need to update their child’s health, medication and allergy information in Campus Parent.

Due to the transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus, you MUST set up an Infinite Campus account to access your student’s information in Campus Parent. If you have multiple children in Fargo Public Schools, you only need to do this once — even if you receive multiple emails. You will receive an email from FPS with a link to Infinite Campus and instructions on how to create your account.

Follow the instructions and the link in the email sent to you by Fargo Public Schools (you may need to check your spam/junk folder). Once your account is created and you are logged in, you will be prompted to review and complete forms for the upcoming school year.

Step-by-step instructions are available at this link.

New families to Fargo Public Schools who need to register their child (including kindergarten) for school should start by visiting the Registration page on the Fargo Public Schools website. This page contains guidelines for registration, an interactive boundary map that will confirm your home address is within the Fargo Public School boundaries and list the elementary, middle, and high schools serving your address.

When you have reviewed this information and are ready to begin the registration process, go to https://fargond.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/fargo and follow the prompts to complete registration.

Step-by-step instructions for registration for new families are available at this link.

Families use School Pay to pay for school meals and fees. However, School Pay will not be available through Campus Parent as it used to be via PowerSchool. Due to this change, all families will need to establish a new School Pay account.

To create your parent account for SchoolPay:

1. Go to schoolpay.com

2. Click “Find my Account”

3. Enter your email address (the email address you have stored on file with your child’s student record). If a matching email address is found, you will be led through a process to create your account.

Once you have created your account, you can set up a credit card, make fee payments, and set up meal payments for your student(s). SchoolPay can be accessed at any time by going to https://schoolpay.com.

PLEASE NOTE: SchoolPay is experiencing connection issues this week, and many parents have found that they can log into SchoolPay, but the webpage doesn’t completely load and they can’t see school fees to select and pay. SchoolPay has been alerted to this problem and is investigating.

2026-2027 STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES:

Monday, August 10 - 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11 -10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Multi-Lingual Registration *

Thursday, August 13 - 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

*Interpreters will be available for English/Multi-Lingual Learner families

Middle School 101: Informational meeting for new students/parents

If you are new to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, we invite you to attend one of our Informational Meetings at any of the times listed below during registration. PLEASE complete your online registration and pay fees prior to the meeting. Once your online registration is complete, you will be given a copy of your schedule to bring to the Informational Meeting. The meeting will be held in the band room. You will learn about busing, school lunch, PowerSchool, dress code, reading a schedule, attendance expectations, discipline policy, and much more. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Carl Ben Eielson Middle School as well as the perfect time to ask questions that may benefit you and others new to Carl Ben Eielson.

New to CBE Informational Meeting times

Monday, August 10th: 1:45 or 2:45 p.m.

Tuesday, August 11th: 10:45 or 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, August 20th, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

6th grade students please join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Carl Ben Eielson for the annual 6th grade Flying into Eielson Camp! Students will work with their team to get to know each other and the school through fun activities.

Sixth graders should arrive at camp between 2:45 – 3:00 p.m., and check in at the front door.

Parents should return at 5:00 p.m. to pick up your student(s) or meet them for Back-to-School night.

ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ATTENDING THIS CAMP.

Thursday, August 20, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• 5:15 6th grade team meetings
• 5:45 7th grade team meetings
• 6:15 8th grade team meetings

Back to School night gives parents a chance to meet and visit with teachers. Our Back to School night is an open house format with a team meeting for the purpose of receiving general information about the teams, classes and Carl Ben Eielson Middle School.

Our CBE PTA will be providing Dippin' Dots at Back to School Night.

Please bring your student’s schedule or check your Infinite Campus account for team information. Schedules will not be handed out at the event.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 26th and it is an "A" day. The doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and breakfast will be available for students to purchase.

Our front doors open daily at 8:00 a.m.

All Students should enter through the main entrance, door number 8, and will proceed to the Hangar/lunchroom. Students will be dismissed from the Hangar at 8:33 am.

Teachers are available in their classroom each day for make-up work or extra assistance. Appointments must be made with your individual teacher in advance and you must obtain a pass from the teacher to allow you to their classroom on that morning.

Arrival and Dismissal Times

8:45 a.m. Period 1 class begins.

3:30 p.m. End of last Class/Period 8 (Students may remain in the building if they are in a supervised activity.)

Thursday, September 10th

Friday, September 11th

ALL STUDENTS need to be photographed for their Student ID Card, even if they are not ordering a picture packet. There is NO CHARGE for your initial Student ID Card. ID cards will be handed out a couple of weeks after picture days. Pictures will be taken on the above dates during their Physical Education class.

Picture make-up day is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, October 13th. Additional order forms are available in the main office.

If you would like your student pictures retaken, please contact Scherling Photography to schedule directly with them.

Scherling Photography

2801 13th Ave S

Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 232-9493

To order school pictures, go to: www.scherling.preorderphotos.com . Original picture day access code: F63TR4 (code expires at 11:59 pm on Sunday, Sept. 13.) Make-up picture day access code: G37ER4 (code is open from October 2nd to Oct 13th at 11:59 pm)

Meal prices for the 2026-27 school year are listed below. Families will need to pay full price for student meals or fill out an application to qualify for free or reduced price meals.

Meal prices for the 2026-27 school year.

• Elementary Breakfast $1.85
• Elementary Lunch $2.85
• Secondary Breakfast $2.10
• Secondary Lunch $3.20
• Adult Breakfast $2.95
• Adult Lunch $4.25
• Extra Milk $0.50
  
  

For more information about Free or Reduced-Priced Meals or the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application, visit the FPS Nutritional Services Department website. If you need assistance with the application, call FPS Nutrition Services at 701.446.1153. Any Additional meals purchased by a student will be charged at the adult price. Starting July 1, 2026, the district will be passing along credit card fees to the payer on all electronic payments. This information will be displayed in SchoolPay and will replace the $10 minimum requirement.

Students attending school are provided breakfast and lunch through the USDA National School Lunch Program. Students may qualify for federal and state assistance to cover the cost of meals. Households may qualify based on income and size, participation in a federal assistance program (SNAP, etc.) or other criteria. Families receive free meals if they fall below 225% of the federal poverty line. Families must submit a Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application (also known as a Free-and Reduced-Price Meal Application) every year.

If families qualify, households can receive free meals and additional benefits such as:

• Waived (canceled) fees for school related activities such as band rentals, activity fees, exam fees, and others.

• Increased funding to the district for educational programs through Title 1 funding, foundation aid, e-rate for technology grants, and others.

Households wishing to apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals may apply by submitting a Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application. It is only necessary to submit one application per household.

For more information about Free or Reduced-Priced Meals or the Student Fees Assistance and Benefits Application, visit the FPS Nutritional Services Department website. If you need assistance with the application, call FPS Nutrition Services at 701.446.1153.

If your children are in need of supplies, attend one of these distribution dates to receive a backpack and school supplies.

Location: FARGODOME (1800 N. University Dr., Fargo)

· Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 4:30-6 p.m.

· Thursday, August 13, 2026: 4:30-6 p.m.

· Friday, August 14, 2026: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Details:

• Backpacks and school supplies are available for K-12 students in need who attend school in Cass or Clay counties.
• Event will be a drive-thru format in the west parking lots or the FARGODOME.

• There is no pre-registration. You may print our registration form ahead of time and bring it with you to the event, or there will be printed forms available when you arrive. Please complete one form per family.
• Families who are unable to attend the distribution events should contact their school as each school will receive a limited supply of backpacks for these circumstances.

For questions, please email unitedway@unitedwaycassclay.org or call 701-237-5050.

BACKPACKS

Students will be allowed to use backpacks to carry books between school and home, but the backpack must be left in the student’s locker during the school day.

ID CARDS

Students will receive their ID card a couple weeks after school picture days. The card is coded with an identification number for each student. Displaying your ID at all times is not required. Students who purchased a high school season pass will receive an activity pass ID card to get into FPS high school sporting events. Replacement cost for an ID is $5 in the main office. ID cards will be used to pay for student meals/extras, check out books from the library, school parties, for school bus identification as a FPS student, and for season pass to FPS activities if purchased by parent/guardian. The student ID will display an “A” on the card if a $30 fee is paid. Activity pass cards will be available early to allow entrance into sporting events.

LOCKER LOCK

Each student will be provided with a padlock for his/her locker(s). These lockers are for individual use only and may not be shared with another student. Locks have individual combinations and should be kept confidential. If the padlock does not open or close properly, your child should bring it to the office for a replacement. The replacement charge for a lost padlock is $10. Students must use school locks.

CELL PHONES - Policy

Per FPS Administrative Policy 4263 Personal Electronic Communication Device Use, Students will not be permitted to use or access personal devices — such as cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or personal tablets or computers — during the school day. Devices must be turned off or silenced and securely stored in lockers. This means, students are not allowed to carry their personal electronic device with them throughout the school day.

This policy supports a learning environment free from distractions and promotes student well-being, safety, and academic engagement. It reflects both the expectations of state law and the commitment of Fargo Public Schools to maintain a positive, focused school culture. The policy includes clearly defined enforcement steps and limited exemptions for medical or educational needs. Use before and after the school day and at certain extracurricular activities remains allowed.

Fargo Public School District is not responsible for lost or damaged student devices. All students are expected to keep their electronic devices in their lockers throughout the school day.

Please review the full policy and the FAQs included below for details on the policy, what is and isn’t allowed, and how enforcement will work.

Thank you for your leadership in helping students adjust to this change and for everything you do to support a positive school culture. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building administrator or the District Office with any questions.

Carl Ben Eielson has several helpful links that can be found on our webpage at https://carlbeneielson.fargo.k12.nd.us/.

You will find links for:

· Newsletters

· School Calendars

· Daily Announcements

· Infinite Campus & SchoolPay Logins

· Student Handbook

· School Menus

· District Forms

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact our school office at 701-446-1700.

Your bus route information can be found online at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/transportation before school begins. They are working to get route information updated as soon as possible. There is no cost for busing.

Fargo Public Schools has updated the 2026–27 school year calendar to include four early dismissal days to support staff professional development and training.

On these days, students will be dismissed two hours early, and staff will participate in Districtwide training and collaboration, including work related to a new student information system, safety procedures, and instructional planning.

The early dismissal days for the 2026–27 school year are:

• Wednesday, September 16
• Wednesday, October 21
• Wednesday, December 9
• Wednesday, February 10

Families are encouraged to plan ahead for these early dismissal days.

Regular attendance is an important piece of succeeding in school. Students are expected to be in their classes every day, except in the case of illness, school related activities, family emergency, or religious observance. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are in school unless a valid reason for absence exists. The Attendance Office asks that a student’s absence be reported by 9:00 a.m. If a student is not accounted for they will be recorded as truant. Please review the attendance policies found in our on-line student handbook.

The Attendance Office may be reached by calling, texting, or emailing using the information below:

Call: 701-446-1710

Text: 701-446-8128

Email: cmattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us

The Nurse works with medication issues, consultations, and safety issues. The school nurse will not diagnose medical issues. If your student is experiencing cold virus symptoms or seasonal allergies, please treat at home before coming to school. Per public health policy, we are unable to carry medications for these symptoms. Also, if your child has a temperature of 100 or above or has vomited in the last 24 hours, please keep your student home from school.

• Hours -typically 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Monday-Friday
• If you have questions call Nurse Cheri Koch at 446-1721.
  
  

Health Information needs to be completed online. Please remember that our school nurse needs permission to administer Ibuprofen, Tums, or Tylenol (Acetaminophen). If you wish this to be an option, please indicate this online.

Emergency Care Plan: If your student has a health issue that will require more than standard first aid care, a special form called the “Emergency Care Plan” will need to be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. These forms will be available at registration from the school nurse and are online as well.

Medication at School: Daily medication and OTC medications: A “Medication Administration” form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. Medications brought to school must be in their original containers.

Self-Administration Medications: If a student needs to carry a medication on them while at school a “Medication Self-Administration” form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. If a student needs an Asthma inhaler, make sure they have their inhaler with them. The “Medication Self-Administration” form should be brought to school as soon as possible.

Medication forms also need to be renewed each school year. The school nurse will be available at registration and all appropriate paperwork can be obtained at that time. If your student will be seeing their physician prior to registration, all required forms are also available on the Carl Ben Eielson website under “Registration - Medication Forms” or at this link .

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER

Every student entering grade 7 is REQUIRED to receive a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine and Meningococcal vaccine. To receive optimum disease coverage and ensure school requirements are met before entering grade 7, it is recommended that your student receive these two vaccinations once they turn 11. All students in 7th and 8th grade should have one dose of Tdap and Meningococcal recorded on their immunization record before the start of the school year. Please bring a copy of the updated immunization record to the school.

You can reach the nurse at 701-446-1721 or by email: cbmnurse@fargo.k12.nd.us.

Fargo Public Schools use a visitor management system in all of our schools to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and staff. Part of keeping students and staff safe is knowing who is in our buildings at all times, and this system will allow us to do so. This system will allow us to better screen visitors, contractors, and volunteers in our schools to provide us with a safe environment for our students and staff.

Upon entering the school building, visitors will be asked to present an ID, such as a Driver’s License, which can either be scanned or manually entered into the system. If a parent or guardian for any reason does not have a US government-issued ID, the school staff member can use any form of identification and manually enter the person’s name into the system. Once entry into the building is approved, the system will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of their visit. A visitor’s badge will not be necessary for those who visit our schools simply to drop off an item in the office or pick up paperwork.

Click the link for more Fall Activity Information: https://app.smore.com/n/wnz50

Activity Fees changes for the 2026-2027 School Year:

High School Activity Fee = $100.00

7th/8th Grade Activity Fee - $50.00

6th Grade Intramural Activity Fee - $25.00

Middle School Gate Admissions:

Admission fees will now be charged for 7th and 8th grade athletic competitions. Game tickets will be available to be purchased at the admission gate for each site. The cost will be $5.00 for adults. Activity passes can also be purchased online. Directions to purchase a GoFan pass are available at this link.

Lights, camera, action! CBEMS Theater is bringing TWO amazing productions to the 2026–2027 season! 🎶✨

🎬 First up: When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors

🎭 One-Act Auditions: August 27, 2026 – 2nd day of school!
⭐ Performances: September 24 & 25, 2026

🎸 Then get ready to rock with Rock of Ages: Youth Edition! 🤘
🎤 Musical Auditions: October 26, 2026 & October 27, 2026
🌟 Performances: February 4, 6, & 7, 2027

Get ready for drama, laughs, music, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see our stars shine on stage! 🎟️🎭

There will be no school on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

August 10

• Registration/Schedule pick up 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  
• New Students & 6th Grade Student/Parents Meetings 1:45 & 2:45 p.m.

August 11

• Registration/Schedule pick-up 10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
• New Students & 6th Grade Student/Parents Meetings 10:45 & 11:45 a.m.

August 13

• Multi-Lingual Registration/Schedule pick-up 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm

August 17

• Make up Registration - 10:00 - 1:00 pm
• 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Begins @ 3:30 - Parent Meeting at 5:15
  
• 7th & 8th Grade Football Begins @ 3:30 - Parent Meeting at 5:00
• Co-curricular Activities Meeting for parent/guardian and student - 6:00 p.m.

August 20

• 6th Grade Flying into Eielson Camp 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Back to School Open House 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

5:15 p.m. - 6th Grade Team Meetings

5:45 p.m. - 7th Grade Team Meetings

6:15 p.m. - 8th Grade Team Meetings

August 26

• First Day of Classes

September 7

• No School - Labor Day

September 10 & 11

• Student Picture Days - taken during phy ed class

September 16

• Early Dismissal Day - Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.

Fargo Public Schools AP 5052/6052 Title Program Dispute Resolution Policy

Any individual who believes the Fargo School District has violated the regulations or law governing a federal Title program should submit a detailed complaint to the following:

Superintendent

Fargo Public Schools

700 7th Street South

Fargo, ND 58103

The complaint must include:

• The date;

• The name, address, and telephone number of the person making the complaint;

• A detailed description of the complaint, including specific facts; and

• The signature of the person making the complaint.

When a complaint is filed, the appropriate Associate Superintendent, or their designee, will investigate the complaint and issue a written response within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the complaint is received.

Reconsideration

If the complainant is not satisfied with the resolution at the District level, the complainant may forward the complaint to the Title Program Director at the Department of Public Instruction:

Title Program Manager

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept 201

Bismarck, ND 58505-0440

Once the state-level complaint review process has been exhausted, a complainant may forward their complaint to the United States Department of Education:

Secretary of Education

U.S. Department of Education

555 New Jersey Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20208

7/2016

Revised 7/2017

Revised 7/2018

Revised 10/2021

Revised 2/2022

Revised 7/2022

Revised 7/2023

Revised 3/2024

Revised 6/2025

Revised 6/2026

AD-Ventures is a district publication intended to help families find activities for their children throughout our community. It is published on the first of each month during the school year (September through May).

AD-Ventures for Kids is for youth in grade levels K-5.

AD-Ventures for Teens is for youth in grade levels 6-8.

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

Website: www.fargo.k12.nd.us/cbe
Location: 1601 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-1700
Twitter: @FPSCarlBen