District to Celebrate 144 Years
West Fargo, ND – (September 28, 2020) – West Fargo Public Schools is set to turn 144 years old on Friday, October 9 and the district is planning an online celebration to mark the occasion.
West Fargo Public Schools will be hosting a daylong birthday party on social media and the community is encouraged to join in on the celebration. Participants can post any of the following on Facebook or Twitter and should mention West Fargo Public Schools and use #districtofchoice:
- A shoutout to your favorite teacher while a student at West Fargo Public Schools.
- A favorite memory while a student at West Fargo Public Schools.
- The most valuable lesson learned while a student at West Fargo Public Schools.
- A favorite memory while an employee of West Fargo Public Schools.
- How many generations of your family have attended West Fargo Public Schools; identify the schools.
- How many students you supported as an employee at West Fargo Public Schools.
- What schools you attended while a student at West Fargo Public Schools; include the appropriate #wfpackerpride, #wfmustangpride, or #wfhawkpride to represent the schools.
- What schools you worked at while an employee at West Fargo Public Schools; include the appropriate #wfpackerpride, #wfmustangpride, or #wfhawkpride to represent the schools.
The district will be sharing memories, historic facts, and photos throughout the day on Facebook and Twitter. Search #districtofchoice to join in on the conversation and celebration.
The district of West Fargo Public Schools was first recognized at an organizational meeting held October 9, 1876 in the current area of Dakota Territory. A group of individuals, including Mr. A.A. Deacon, Mr. G. Fromke, and Mr. C. Farrell, voted to build the district’s first schoolhouse at the cost of $500. The schoolhouse was to be built at the “northwest quarter 17, township 139, range 49” or what is now known as the corner of 13th Avenue and Sheyenne Street. The following January, the first teacher was hired for the winter term. Miss Nina Hall was to begin January 3 and would receive a $40 salary, along with room and board provided by the district.