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Beginning July 1, 2026, Fargo Public Schools will apply credit card processing fees to payments made by families and community members.

The Fargo Public Schools District Office, located at 700 7th Street South, will be closed due to an electrical and HVAC project beginning Monday, June 8 through Friday, July 31. During the closure, staff will temporarily be relocated to the following locations.
Information Technology Department and Business Office
Hawthorne Elementary School
555 8th Avenue South
701-446-5404

Human Capital Department, Standards Based Instruction & Instructional Resources Department, Student Support Services Department, Communications Department, Compliance Department, FPS Development Foundation, and Superintendent’s Office
South High School
1840 15th Avenue South
701-446-1000

For staff contact information, visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us/about-us/staff-directory.

FPS has been awarded a three-year, $175,000 Educator Preparation Program - Local Education Agency Grant through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. The grant will support educator development efforts to strengthen partnerships between FPS and programs for aspiring teachers with meaningful classroom experiences while supporting student success.

The FPS Development Foundation recognizes the 2026 Fargo Public Schools Foundation Scholarship recipients and the community scholarship recipients it is honored to help support. The Foundation offers a heartfelt thank you to its generous scholarship donors. Their commitment to supporting FPS students helps make higher education and future opportunities possible for so many deserving graduates.

FPS will be switching from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus for all student information this summer. As part of this transition, parents will be changing from using the PowerSchool Parent application to using Campus Parent. The new Infinite Campus system will be live by mid-July. Parents and guardians who are listed as primary contacts in PowerSchool for their children can expect to receive an email in July from FPS with a link that will allow them to create their Campus Parent account. Once the Campus Parent account has been established, parents/guardians will be able to review summer forms in this new system.

Get this week's news and events from across Fargo Public Schools in the current issue of SCHOOLTALK. This week's issue highlights include newsmakers, feature columns, and more.

Creating more good days is not something we do alone. While personal strategies matter, our environments and relationships play a powerful role in shaping how we feel and function each day. In Fargo Public Schools, working together is essential to building a culture where more good days are possible for everyone.
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Each year, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction releases a report called the Levels of Determination Report Card. This report looks at how school districts support students who receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. For the 2025–26 school year, Fargo Public Schools received a rating of Needs Assistance (NA1) with a total score of 9 points. While the report highlights areas that still need improvement, it also shows important growth in several key areas across the District.

Each May, National Speech‑Language‑Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of American Speech-Language Hearing Association members in providing life‑altering treatment. Members of FPSs' Speech-Language Pathology team shared what they appreciate about the work they do as speech-language pathologists and speech-language pathology paraeducators.

As the school year comes to a close, summer offers a shift in pace for many in our Fargo Public Schools students and families. Schedules change, routines loosen, and expectations often feel lighter. For some, this creates space for rest and renewal. For others, the loss of structure and daily connection can make it harder to maintain a sense of balance. As we continue focusing on creating more good days, summer is an important time to be intentional about what supports our well-being.

With the school year ending in less than a month, parents are reminded to check their children's lunch account. Account information can be accessed by logging into the PowerSchool parent portal and clicking on SchoolPay. Parents should also be aware that there are opportunities for students to receive free meals and grocery assistance this summer.

There is no single path to well-being. What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s not a failure, it’s a reflection of how unique each of us is. In the Fargo Public Schools community, students, staff, caregivers, and community members bring different experiences, identities, and needs. Finding the right path means being open to discovering what supports your well-being, even if it looks different from what works for others.

The Fargo Public Schools 2027-28 school calendar has been officially approved by the Fargo Board of Education. The calendar was developed by the FPS Calendar Committee over the course of multiple meetings. The committee examined multiple sources including community survey results to guide preferred start and end dates and whether or not to have a full-week spring break.

Valley Bus wants to help get lost items back to their rightful owners! The Valley Bus lost and found, located at the Valley Bus office at 2761 Leahy Avenue South, Fargo is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday through the end of the school year. The lost and found is only for items lost on the big yellow general education route buses. Individuals looking for items lost on special education buses, shuttle buses, activity buses, or motor coaches should call the Valley Bus main office line at 701.235.2912.

The Fargo Public Schools Calendar Committee met over the course of multiple meetings to develop the 2027-28 school calendar. The committee was comprised of teachers, parents, principals, students, district office representatives, a Fargo Education Association member, support staff, and a School Board member.

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

A good day does not mean a perfect day or that everything goes as planned. A good day is one where we feel steady enough to move through what comes our way. It might include moments of connection, a sense of purpose, or simply getting through something difficult with a bit of support. Mental Health Awareness Month invites us to pause and consider something more personal and just as important: what does a “good day” actually feel like?

In times of financial pressure, balancing a school district budget requires thoughtful planning, careful prioritization, and continued focus on supporting students and staff. Like many other districts, Fargo Public Schools has worked through challenging budget decisions. An important part in understanding how we do this is recognizing that the District’s budget is not a single pool of dollars, but rather a collection of separate funds, each with specific purposes established by law.

Fargo Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. This award recognizes districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. FPS has received this award for 17 consecutive years and 23 times overall.

Fargo Public Schools thanks all of its staff members for helping the District fulfill its mission of educating and empowering all students to succeed! To honor our employees, the District annually holds a staff recognition program. FPS staff and community members were invited to nominate a teacher, administrator, or support staff member who they feel is serving our students with excellence. 

Congratulations to the Fargo Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit on scoring a 98.5 and earning an overall rating of "Exceeds Standards" during a Unit Assessment on March 31! This is the highest rating attainable and reflects the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Paul Dosch and Chief Master Sergeant James Gibson.

Summer EBT will be available to eligible families in ND this summer. This program provides additional help for families with children to buy nutritious food when school is not in session. The benefit is $120 per eligible school-aged child and must be used within 122 days of issuance. Most families will get these benefits automatically, but some will need to apply. Households already participating in SNAP,  FDPIR,  or TANF will be automatically enrolled in the Summer EBT  program. Households not automatically enrolled and may be eligible can apply for Summer EBT by filling out a simple application.

The Early Childhood Special Education program will have a new schedule in the 2026–27 school year. ECSE students will attend classes Monday through Thursday, with Fridays reserved for screenings, evaluations, and Individualized Education Program meetings. Student session times will remain the same:

• Morning Session: 8–10:30 a.m.
• Afternoon Session: 12:10–2:40 p.m.

The Fargo Public Schools Self-Directed Academy is adding a high school option and moving to Carl Ben Eielson Middle School and South High School. Learn more about how each program will work at each location.