SchoolTalk

At Fargo Public Schools, Career and Technical Education is about more than preparing students for a career. It is about relevance. Helping every learner discover their strengths, develop meaningful skills, build confidence and see possibilities for their future. That commitment to learners and excellence extends beyond the CTE classroom through Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS).

Read more about how CTE takes learners beyond the classroom with CTSOs and the NTHS in this Feature Column by CTE Coordinator Heather Sinkler.

Congratulations to Davies High School Senior Setiya Hamidi on being named a Coca-Cola Scholar Semifinalist!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States. With the addition of the 2027 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have provided more than 7,300 Coca-Cola Scholars nationwide with more than $90 million in scholarships since 1986. Semifinalists submit Phase 2 applications including essays, transcript, and recommendation and 150 Regional Finalists will then be named Coca-Cola Scholars in February and receive a $20,000 college scholarship.

Meet Longfellow Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher Jamison Jensen in this week's Employee Spotlight.

The Fargo Public Schools Human Capital Department wants to shine a spotlight on its valuable employees who have a tremendous positive impact on the District's learners, educators, and families. The District's educators are crucial to achieving our goal of educating and empowering all students to succeed and are dedicated to the idea that we are stronger together. HC has selected FPS staff members who are deserving of greater recognition and will highlight them each week.

This school year, Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cory Steiner challenged all FPS educators to develop a 'Why' statement as a reminder of why they choose to work in the education field and what they aim to accomplish through their work going forward. Each week, FPS is highlighting an educator's 'Why' in this newsletter.

South High School Principal Kristi Brandt's 'Why'

To act with Kindness to support the Integrity of self and others, while ensuring Tolerance of differences.

The Fargo Public Schools 2025-26 Annual Report is a summary of the District’s efforts to carry out its mission of “educating and empowering all students to succeed” during the 2025-26 school year.

Read the report for an in-depth examination of the District’s learners, educators, schools, departments, and programs and a celebration of their achievements. The report also includes key statistics regarding staffing, budget, demographics, and assessment data.

Thank you for supporting Fargo Public Schools and allowing the District to serve its students and families and provide an exceptional educational experience.

School is more than a place learners go. It's where they discover new ideas, solve problems, build friendships, create, compete, perform, and prepare for their future. These moments happen every day and they can't be recreated. That's why we're asking everyone to be All In. Every Day.

Fargo Public Schools encourages families to help learners be in school every day. Remember, every additional day a student is in school creates another opportunity to learn, participate, and succeed. Learn more about the importance of attending school every day.

The North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders is accepting nominations from teachers and community members for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Community members, students, and teachers are encouraged to nominate a deserving principal who consistently goes above and beyond to inspire excellence in education!

Nominate an elementary, middle school, or high school principal.

Nominations are open until this Sunday, October 25. Winners will be announced at the NDCEL Mid-Winter Conference on January 26-28.

Explore this month’s virtual, live events covering today’s most important parenting topics. Register for events and view the full library of on-demand videos, quick facts, practical tips, and articles at ParentGuidance.org Mental Health Series Catalog.

Parents and caregivers are invited to join Ask a Therapist Live on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Central for an anonymous opportunity to ask a licensed family therapist questions about youth mental health and parenting. Register for the live event to participate and receive access to the replay all free of charge.

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On the November 3 general election, Fargo Public Schools will have a question on the ballot for approval of a general fund mill levy. The approval would grant Fargo Public Schools the authority to maintain its current offerings in its schools. Providing this authority ensures that the District can continue to cover the costs of offering a comprehensive educational experience for all students.

Please vote on November 3 and visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us/vote2026 to learn more about the impact this vote will have on our schools, our learners, our educators, and our community.

Early voting is available Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 30 at the Ramada Inn, FARGODOME, Hartl Ag Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and the Fargo Parks Sports Center.

Early voting hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at all locations except FARGODOME.

What is the history of the number of mills levied by Fargo Public Schools over the past 25 years?

Over the past 25 years, FPS has decreased the general fund mill levy by a total of 170.82 from 297.6 mills in 2001. Of the total reduction, 125.0 mills resulted from legislative action and 45.82 mills resulted from District levy reductions.

The Fargo Public School District is proud to offer learners a variety of activities to participate in throughout their academic careers. FPS sponsored activities include competitive athletics, co-curricular clubs and organizations, performing arts and forensics. Seventy-one percent of middle school and high school learners participate in at least one activity offered by FPS.

If voters approve an excess mill levy on November 3, FPS will continue to be able to provide the same quality educational opportunities for all learners in the District. FPS desires to meet the community’s expectation of a high-quality education for its learners.

Thank you to Noridian Healthcare Solutions for the donation of winter gear bags for learners at Lincoln Elementary School! Each learner at Lincoln received a winter gear bag with the school's logo printed on it. The learners are receiving the bags this week and next week and will be prepared to tote their winter gear back and forth from home to school.

As Lincoln's longtime Adopt-a-School program partner, Noridian has helped mentor students, volunteered at many events, and contributed numerous donations to the school.

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