CBE News - September 2026

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)

Admission to Middle School Athletic Events

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, admission will be charged for all 7th and 8th grade athletic competitions hosted at Fargo Public Schools middle schools (Ben Franklin, Carl Ben Eielson, and Discovery Middle School).

Single Event Admission

• Adults: $5.00

• Students & children get in free to middle school games

Tickets may be purchased at the admission gate. Families are also encouraged to purchase digital activity passes through GoFan for added convenience. (More information below)

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Activity Passes 2026-2027

There are seven types of activity passes that are utilized by the Fargo Public Schools. All passes are good for regular season games or activities, but do not include tournaments or play-offs.

Employee Pass – This is the utilization of the employee badge and it will be displayed to the ticket taker or supervisor by the employee and will cover the employee and a guest.

Senior Citizen Pass – This type of pass is secured through the District Office at 700 7th Street South at the Main Reception desk. It is for citizens that are 65 or older and residents of Fargo. It entitles the bearer to any regular season athletic activity as well as fine arts performances when displayed to the ticket taker or supervisor.

Restricted Partnership Pass – This type of pass is purchased through the District Office at 700 7th Street South at either the Superintendent desk or at the Main Reception desk. It is for church or other youth related organizations (an information card will be requested at the time of purchase). This pass is not sold to an individual, but rather to the youth-related organization and will be limited to four passes per organization.

Adult Yearly Pass – This type of pass is offered online and kept digitally via the GoFan App. This will cover admission to all regular season district high school activity events.

Student Activity Pass/Card – This type of pass is secured through the building office at the high schools. This will cover admission to all regular season district high school activity events.

Parents and other Community members – A season discount card/pass that will allow admission into 5 or 10 activities based on the type of card that is purchased. This type of pass is offered online and kept digitally via the GoFan App. (You should NOT buy the 5-event punch card if you only intend to use it for middle school games! The punch cards were written with high school games in mind - where gate admission is typically $10.)

Elementary Student Pass – This pass allows an elementary student to attend an athletic event at the high school they would attend. This type of pass is offered online and kept digitally via the GoFan App.

Pass Prices:

Student Activity Pass - $40.00

Adult Yearly Pass - $85.00

5 Event Punch Card -$35.00

10 Event Punch Card - $65.00

Senior Citizen Pass - Free

Restricted Partnership Pass - $50.00

Elementary Student Pass - $40.00

The Fargo South Bruin Boys' and Girls' Basketball programs will be holding basketball camps this fall. The girl's camp will include girls in grades 3 through 8 and will start September 14th. The boy's camp will include boys in grades 3 through 6 and will start October 18th. Join Fargo South Head Coaches Ted Critchley and Clay Dilly along with Fargo South coaches and players for an opportunity to develop basketball skills, build confidence, and strengthen your understanding of the game in a positive and competitive environment. More information and registration can be found at here.

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.

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.

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 uses the Here Comes the Bus app to help families track their students who ride the bus. This free app provides real-time notifications when your child boards or disembarks the bus, ensuring you always know their travel status. FPS strongly encourages all parents to download the app and set up notifications for added peace of mind. To set up Here Comes the Bus on your phone, click these instructions.

Students in grades K-5 who ride the bus will receive a bar-coded card that will be attached to their backpack and students in grades 6-12 will use a student ID card or input their lunch number on a bus keypad. Students need to scan their card each time they get on and off the bus. This scanning process allows FPS to confirm, in real-time, that the student is safely on the bus or has exited at the correct stop. This extra step is a critical part of ensuring the safety of all students.

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

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.

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! 🎟️🎭

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.

September 24

• One Act Play Performance - 7:00 p.m. at South High School Theater

September 25

• One Act Play Performance - 7:00 p.m. at South High School Theater

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