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Make a difference! Fargo Public Schools seeks paraeducators, custodians, nutrition services, substitutes and bus drivers to join our dynamic team for the 2026-27 school year. Interviews will be conducted at the fair. Candidates selected for employment will receive job offers within 48 hours after their interview. Walk-ins are welcome. Need more information? Contact Karmen Riley at 701-446-1035.

The Mental Health Series from ParentGuidance.org is a powerful resource designed to support family mental health and well-being. Experts agree that adult involvement is important in a child's success. The Mental Health Series features Ask a Therapist LIVE events on July 21, which offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a licensed therapist.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Human Performance gives students a supportive, hands-on environment to build strength, confidence, and lifelong healthy habits. The course blends age-appropriate weight training, cardio conditioning, mobility work, and practical lessons in nutrition and injury prevention. Students learn proper technique, improve overall fitness, and understand how to take care of their bodies in ways that support long-term wellness.

FPS yearbooks have been digitized and are now available online for alumni and interested community members to explore. This collection preserves decades of student memories, traditions, and school history all accessible from anywhere. Visitors will need to sign in to an alumni network account, to access the yearbooks.

Families play an important role in shaping the success of our schools, especially when it comes to supporting students served on Individualized Education Programs. One of the ways FPS brings families and school staff together is through the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. Director of Student Support Services Shelby DiFonzo recently spoke with SEPAC Chairperson Katy Barnum to learn more about the committee.

Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, FPS students will have new opportunities during their middle school experience. These include World Language in sixth grade, a new Project-Based Learning course in seventh grade, and a High School Readiness course for all eighth grade students. These changes are designed to give students more opportunities to explore their interests, develop important skills, and prepare for high school and future career paths.

As part of a state-wide project, this summer FPS switch from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as our student information system. By the middle of July, Infinite Campus will become our active system moving forward. This change will impact access to PowerSchool, which will be retired and replaced with a new Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Once Infinite Campus is active in July, parents and guardians should be on the lookout for an email from FPS inviting them to activate their new Campus Parent Portal account.

FPS has launched a new District Scorecard webpage designed to provide our community with a snapshot of how the District is performing in key areas. The Scorecard highlights data points connected to our Strategic Plan, including student learning outcomes, staff data, and progress across our strategic initiatives and will be updated annually.

The state is transitioning all school districts from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus over the summer of 2026. Accounts that currently exist to access the PowerSchool Parent application will not be transferred into Infinite Campus. Parents/guardians will be contacted next summer with instructions on how to create their new account in Infinite Campus. The new accounts will be used to complete forms for the 2026-27 school year. Please keep an eye out for that messaging, which the District plans to send out in mid-July.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming many aspects of our  lives, and education is no exception. From personalized learning platforms to smart tutoring systems, AI is helping educators meet the diverse needs of students in new and exciting ways. 

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law created to support the enrollment and education of students experiencing homelessness. McKinney-Vento is intended to provide homeless students the same educational opportunities as housed students by removing as many barriers to learning for homeless students as possible.

FPS will continue its participation in Medicaid Administrative Claiming - a program that helps us support students while also bringing important resources back into the District. Through this program, schools are reimbursed for certain activities that connect students to health services - such as special education supports, counseling, and other health-related needs.

Children’s mental health is important! Students who miss just two days of school per month tend to be more stressed and anxious. Help lower student stress by encouraging attendance when students are feeling well.

FPS is moving to implementation of Evidence-Based Reporting, with only a few courses still transitioning. This marks a  milestone in our shift toward more equitable and accurate assessment practices. 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to reflect, connect, and remind one another that hope and healing are possible. While there are steps we can take together to address and build protective supports, many have been touched by suicide loss.

Students may qualify for federal and state assistance to cover the cost of meals. Apply today!

Here Comes the Bus app is a free tool to help families track their students who ride the bus. It provides real-time notifications when your child boards or disembarks the bus.

Fargo Public Schools will implement a new student policy regarding the use of personal electronic communication devices during the school day. 

Since 2008, FPS and TNT Kids Fitness & Gymnastics have worked together to provide inclusive physical education opportunities for students with disabilities. What began as a vision to integrate movement-based learning into the school system has evolved into a robust partnership that continues to empower students of all abilities. In this feature Column FPS Director of Special Education Shelby DiFonzo discusses the origins, impact and future of the collaboration with TNT Kids Fitness & Gymnastics CEO Kim Pladson.

High School Physical Education is embarking on an innovative journey to transform the way students engage with their health and fitness with the Human Performance class, a newly developed program focused on lifelong personal wellness and fitness goal achievement. This inclusive class will be offered throughout the school day, ensuring accessibility for all students, while also providing targeted support for student athletes through sport-specific training.

FPS collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to support students with disabilities in employment. VR is a program designed to support individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals. It helps individuals prepare for, secure, maintain, or advance in meaningful careers by providing resources, training, and guidance.