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Spectator Attendance at West Fargo Public Schools' Events
At his press briefing yesterday afternoon, Governor Burgum officially changed Cass County’s risk level from yellow to orange. This risk level adjustment requires changes to be made to allowable gathering sizes, including those at WFPS indoor and outdoor venues.
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Sheyenne High School Student to Compete in National Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
West Fargo, ND – (October 15, 2020) – Teens from around the country will compete at the virtual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Saunders Scholars Competition on Saturday, October 17. Sheyenne High School’s Ameera Gaal is one of 36 semifinalists representing 35 middle and high schools from 20 states across the country.
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USDA Waiver Extended, Allowing District to Continue Free Meals
West Fargo, ND – (October 9, 2020) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an extension to a current waiver that will allow West Fargo Public Schools to serve free meals to all students through the remainder of the academic year.
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Fremstad Attends 2020 Equity Leaders Institute
West Fargo, ND – (October 2, 2020) – Dr. Jennifer Fremstad, principal at West Fargo High School, attended the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center’s 2020 Equity Leaders Institute this week.
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Return of PK - 5 Students for Onsite Instruction
In our update to stakeholders on October 13, we shared that decisions on reentry will be made on a building-by-building basis (led by building principals and site-based leadership teams) with support from district leadership. We also promised families and staff a timeline for the transition of PK-5 students to an increased onsite instructional model for those that choose onsite learning; those details are included in this update.
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Weekly Risk Level Status Check: Week of October 19
The district’s executive leadership team, School Board President, and lead school nurse are meeting weekly with representatives from Fargo Cass Public Health and Essentia Health to discuss COVID-19 data and trends specific to Cass County. This information will be used to make any warranted adjustments to the district’s learning model and safety protocols.
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District to Continue in Hybrid Model Until Further Notice
At today’s special meeting of the School Board, approval was granted for the district to continue in the current hybrid instructional model until further notice.
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October 12 School Board Decision & Next Steps
At their regularly scheduled meeting on October 12, the West Fargo School Board authorized a change to the district’s Return to Learn Plan that allows up to 100% of students to be onsite while the county is in blue, green, or yellow risk levels.
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Weekly Risk Level Status Check: Week of October 12
The district’s executive leadership team, School Board President, and lead school nurse are meeting weekly with representatives from Fargo Cass Public Health and Essentia Health to discuss COVID-19 data and trends specific to Cass County. This information will be used to make any warranted adjustments to the district’s learning model and safety protocols.
