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Co-Curricular meetings

The annual parent-student co-curricular meeting is required of all students participating in all activities (i.e. athletics, drama, music etc.). All students are required to attend any in-person meeting when they are new to a building, typically once in middle school and once in high school. This meeting can also be viewed online via the registration forms in each parent's PowerSchool account.

Bruin Pantry

The Bruin Pantry provides anonymous and confidential food and necessities to South students and their families. Students can talk to a staff member about how to access the pantry.
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Team Scholars

Congratulations to the South High School Team Scholar Co-Curricular teams for their success and academic achievements!

Each high school co-curricular activity that is sponsored by the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) has the opportunity to be a North Dakota Team Scholar recipient. To qualify, teams must have an average GPA of 3.2 or higher. Upon the conclusion of each season a team may apply for this award through the NDHSAA website.

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The FPS Coaches Council congratulates the Class of 2025 athletes who, during all four high school years at Davies, North and South High Schools, participated in two or more athletic activities/seasons each year. The “42 Club” is a recognition program to honor these outstanding athletes. The “43 Club” designation is for those students who participated in three athletic activities/seasons during their four years in high school.
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42/43 Club

The FPS Coaches Council congratulates the Class of 2025 athletes who, during all four high school years at Davies, North and South High Schools, participated in two or more athletic activities/seasons each year. The “42 Club” is a recognition program to honor these outstanding athletes. The “43 Club” designation is for those students who participated in three athletic activities/seasons during their four years in high school.
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Free and reduced Meals

Parents are reminded to check their children's lunch 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. Read more about end of year procedures for lunch accounts and programs available for summer food assistance.

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Summer Reading resources

The FPS library team would like to remind students, staff, and families of the wide variety of reading options offered through the summer from our local public libraries, public businesses, and by accessing our District e-book collection through Sora. FPS has a number of great opportunities and resources to encourage its students and staff to keep reading over the summer break.

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Feature Column - Director of Standards Based Instruction Dr. Liann M. Hanson

As the FPS community of educators, students, and families navigates the evolving landscape of Evidence-Based Reporting and the Bimodal Matrix, there is a need to bring people together more intentionally and inclusively to examine shared goals and next steps. Beginning this fall, FPS will request participation from a dedicated, secondary group of educators, administrators, and instructional leaders to collaborate and explore grading practices that best support student learning, consistency, and transparency.

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Chasity Odden Heidi

FPS staff recognize that student success goes beyond academics. That’s why they are committed to supporting the whole child through Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Progress was made this year in refining the District's MTSS-SEB (Social, Emotional, Behavioral) framework. MTSS-SEB represents an intentional shift from the former MTSS-B model - focused primarily on behavior - toward a more comprehensive, whole-child approach.

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Shelby DiFonzo

FPS is proud to share that its 2024–25 Level of Determination Report Card reflects meaningful progress in its commitment to supporting students with disabilities. Issued annually by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, the LoD Report Card evaluates how school districts are implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Read more about key improvements during the 2024-25 school year and areas for continued growth.

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Cabinet Column - Chief Financial Officer Jackie Gapp

The business services department is tasked with balancing a complex budget, one that supports more than 11,000 students, employs more than 2,000 staff members, and ensures every dollar is spent wisely to Educate and Empower All Students to Succeed. FPS is in a difficult budget cycle, like other school districts in North Dakota, preparing next year’s operating budget while facing two major unknowns: unresolved state legislation and unsettled teacher contract negotiations.

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EBT Summer Groceries

Summer EBT will be available to eligible families in North Dakota 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.

 

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Heather Sinkler

Career and Technical Education courses play a crucial role in preparing students for the workforce by providing them with practical skills, industry knowledge, and career readiness. Effective instruction in these courses requires a strong foundation in Tier One instruction — high-quality, evidence-based teaching strategies that ensure all students receive essential skills and knowledge.

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Shelby DiFonzo

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.

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Kayla Taralson

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.

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Joy-El Johnson Feature Column

FPS teachers work together in Professional Learning Communities to improve teaching and help students succeed. PLCs use teamwork and problem-solving to focus on analyzing student work and making a plan to reteach using student data. Evidence-based reporting plays a big role in making these meetings more effective by helping teachers make smart decisions based on common formative assessment data. Read more about how EBR helps guide teachers' decisions in this Feature Column by New Teacher Mentor Program Coordinator Joy-El Johnsen and watch the

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Allie Kollman Feature

The three comprehensive high schools at FPS introduced Proficiency Days in the Spring of 2024 as a structured academic intervention for students with missing assessments and/or failing grades. These designated days are designed to provide students with the opportunity to complete essential assessments, receive targeted support, and demonstrate their level of proficiency on missing or retake assessments. Read more about what the data says about the effectiveness of Proficiency Days in this column by Science Facilitator Allie Kollman.

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