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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.

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.

Each year students and staff across the nation celebrate National Foreign Language Week. This celebration offers students additional opportunities and learning experiences that complement their classroom learning. A theme is chosen each year along with an accompanying poster that is selected based on the theme and nationwide submissions. This year’s theme was Learning Languages: A Prescription for Healing Misunderstandings.

Fargo Public Schools announces two administration assignments within the District. Holli Huus has been named dean of students at Explorer Academy and Matt Quintus has been named assistant principal and activities coordinator at Davies High School.

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. 

Do you want to help improve FPS Multilingual Learner Program? All ML parents, students, and community members are invited to the Annual ML Program Review, Tuesday, April 14, 4:30-5:30 at the District Office in PD Room 87. This event is a chance to look at what the program has done well, talk about successes, and find ways to make things even better.

Horace Mann Elementary School is inviting the community to come take a walk down memory lane inside the historic building before it is demolished following the completion of this school year.

The building will be open to the community for self-guided tours on the following dates:

• Saturday, April 11: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 13: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

In classrooms across Fargo Public Schools, students are completing writing assignments, solving complex problems, working on group projects, and preparing for demonstrations of learning. What happens now sticks. That’s why showing up in April fully present and ready to learn sets the tone for a strong finish.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Each April, schools across the country recognize Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month — a time to deepen understanding, foster inclusion, and celebrate the strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. This month offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we support every learner, every day.

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.

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. When caregivers have helpful tools, it benefits children, strengthens families, and contributes to a thriving community. Click here to see the MHS calendar for April. 

Congratulations to Jefferson Elementary School Principal Beth Olson on being named the 2026 FPS Administrator of the Year!

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.

While helping the earth by recycling, you can help the brain and soul by supporting the arts. Arts CAN Do recycling receptacles are located at many recycling centers around town. Funds raised through the Arts CAN Do program have gone toward student arts related activities. Read more about Arts CAN Do in this Feature Column by Performing Arts Facilitator Patrick Thiel.

Fargo Public Schools announces two administration assignments within the District. Lindsay Seelig has been named assistant director of Teaching and Learning and Brad Johnson has been named Coordinator of Transportation.

With spring sports seasons underway, remember Fargo Public Schools now offers high school sports fans the ability to purchase tickets and season passes online with GoFan Digital Ticketing! To purchase tickets or season passes, visit gofan.co or use the GoFan Mobile App, and search for your event.

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.

The Fargo Shines! Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival is coming up on Saturday, May 2 at Davies High School. The festival gives middle school students an opportunity to perform in a competition setting with judges to help them feel more comfortable and prepared for high school music contests. Students who would like to participate can sign up with their sectional teacher.
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The Board Governmental Affairs Committee has remained actively engaged throughout the 2026 interim legislative session. Committee members Nikkie Gullickson, Katie Christensen Mineer, Jason Nelson, Kristin Nelson, and Robin Nelson have collaborated with the administrative team to develop a comprehensive work plan in preparation for the 2027 North Dakota Legislative Assembly.

Congratulations to Washington Elementary School Positive Behavior Technician Allison Larson on being named the 2026 FPS Support Staff of the Year!

Kindergarten registration for Fall 2026 has been open online for about a month at www.fargo.k12.nd.us/kindergartenregistration and Fargo Public Schools is excited to welcome the next class of new students this August. Early registration is extremely important. It allows us to plan staffing, prepare classrooms, and ensure each school is ready to provide the very best experience for our newest learners.