FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WELCOMETOTHEOTTERFAMILY
WearethrilledtowelcomeyoutotheFergusFallsPublicSchoolsfamily.Ourdistrictisa specialplacewhereyourchildwillreceivepersonalizedattentionandbeexposedtoa widerangeofexcitingopportunities
Ourvisionistofosterwell-roundedindividualswhopossessstrongcoreknowledge,are creativeproblemsolvers,effectivecommunicators,demonstratestrongcharacter,and arecontributingcitizenstotheircommunityandtheworld.Throughrigorousacademics, innovativeprograms,andasupportivelearningenvironment,westrivetoempowerour studentstoreachtheirfullpotential Ourhighlyskilledstaffarecommittedtofosteringa loveoflearningandpreparingourstudentsforsuccess.
LincolnSchoolstandsasashiningexampleofeducationalexcellenceforyounglearnersinoutstateMinnesota Itsmoderndesignisspecificallytailoredtotheuniqueneedsofyoungchildren,creatingastimulatingand nurturinglearningenvironment.Theinclusiveplaygroundencouragessocialinteractionandphysical development,whiletheMakerspacesparkscreativityandproblem-solvingskills.LincolnSchool'scommitment toprovidingahigh-qualityeducationisevidentineveryaspectoftheschool,fromitsinnovativecurriculumto itsdedicatedstaff
Asatopacademicschoolintheregion,weofferrigorouscourseworkthatchallengesstudentstoreachtheir fullpotential.AuniquepartnershipwithU.S.FishandWildlifeallowsfourthandfifth-gradestudentstoimmerse themselvesinenvironmentalsciencethroughtheaward-winningPrairieScienceClass Ouroutstanding vocationalprograms,work-basedlearningexperiences,andexceptionalartseducationprovidestudentswith diversepathwaystoexploretheirpassionsanddevelopreal-worldskills.Additionally,weofferafullarrayofcocurricularactivities.
OurdistrictisblessedwithexceptionalsupportandgenerosityfromtheFergusFalls544EducationFoundation andFergusFallsDollarsforScholarsprovidessupporttoourgraduatesastheypursuetheirdreams Once again,welcometoourOtterfamily.Welookforwardtoourpartnershipwithyouasweworktogethertoensure thatyourchildhasagreatschoolexperience!
OURMISSION
ThemissionoftheFergusFallsPublicSchoolsistoprepareproductiveandengagedmembersofsociety bycreatinganenvironmentwhereallstudentsreachtheirfullpotential
OURVALUES
Integrity,Respect,Empathy,Responsibility,Commitment,Enthusiasm,Persistence,Resilience,Innovation, Creativity
OURBELIEFS
1Webelieveinasafe,supportive,andrespectfulenvironment
2Webelieveinbeingcommittedtoeverystudent’semotional,social,andacademicsuccessandwellbeing.Theseconditionsdevelopcompassionateandcuriousminds.
3.Webelieveinprovidingstudentswithchallengingopportunitiestoreachtheirfullpotentialasconfident andresponsiblethinkers,problemsolversanddecisionmakers.
4.Webelieveinvolvementinmeaningfulactivitiesenrichesaperson’slife.
5.Webelievewearestewardsofourcommunity’sresourcesandwillofferefficientandeffectivelearning spacesforstudents
6Webelieveincreatinganenvironmentwherestaffareengagedandvalued
7Webelieveinopencommunicationamongstudents,staff,families,andincultivatingstrong communitypartnerships
8Webelievelearningisanactiveandlifelongprocess
JeffDrake,Superintendent
OUR FACILITIES
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
JeffDrake Superintendent
AmeliaLemar CurriculumDirector
NancyReard SpecialEducationDirector
AmandaGriffin HRDirector
RenaeMachledt FinanceDirector
MaryMatteson CommunityEducation Director
LanceWells FoodServiceDirector
DerekAbrahams HighSchoolActivitiesDirector
MindyFuder
544FoundationDirector
LINCOLNSCHOOL(EC,KG,1,SPECIALED)
2300CollegeWay,FergusFalls
JonSteinbrenner,Principal
NancyReard,SpecialEducationDirector
ADAMSELEMENTARY(1-3)
301W BancroftAve,FergusFalls
ScottColbeck,Principal
KENNEDYSECONDARYSCHOOL(6-12)
601RandolphAve,FergusFalls
FergusFallsMiddleSchool(6-8)
IvanHirst,Principal
FergusFallsHighSchool(9-12)
MarkAnderson,Principal
DistrictAdministrationOffice
JeffDrake,Superintendent
MCKINLEYELEMENTARY(1-3)
724W.LaurelAve.,FergusFalls
ScottColbeck,Principal
CLEVELANDELEMENTARY(4-5)
919NorthernAve,FergusFalls
TindyRund,Principal
ROOSEVELTEDUCATIONCENTER
340FribergAve,FergusFalls
AreaLearningCenter
CareyJohnson,Director
CommunityEducation
MaryMatteson,Director
544Foundation
MindyFuder,Director
iQAcademy
RyanJohnson,AssistantPrincipal
OUR SCHOOLS
PRESCHOOL(3-5YEARSOLD)
4StarParentAwareRating
AllDayand1/2DayOptions
SocialSkillsdevelopmentthroughearlyfriendships,play,and collaboration
Handsonlearningthatencouragescreativityandproblem solving
Developmentofearlylanguageandearlyliteracyskills. Science,discovery,andmathematicalexperiences.
IndoorGym&OutdoorPlaygroundforLargeMotorDevelopment
ELEMENTARY|LINCOLN,MCKINLEY,ADAMS,CLEVELAND(K-5)
TalentDevelopmentProgram(K-5)
MathEnrichment(3)
AcceleratedMath(4-5)
StudentSupportServices
PrairieScienceClassOption(4-5)
OrchestraOptionBeginningin4thGrade
MIDDLESCHOOL(6-8)
TalentDevelopmentProgram
1:1Technology
StudentSupportServices
OttersARE(Accountable,Respectful,Enthusiastic)Initiative StudentCouncil
ExtracurricularActivities
Academic Athletic
Drama
BandOptionBeginningin6thGrade
HIGHSCHOOL(9-12)
130+AcademicCourseOptions
OtterTime
PersonalLearningPlan
1:1Technology
CollegeCreditClasses-AP/Concurrent/Articulated Work-BasedLearningProgram
IndustryTraining/Certifications:CNAandAutomotive StudentCouncil
ExtracurricularActivities
Academic
Athletic
Drama
AREALEARNINGCENTER(9-12)
CoreandElectiveCoursescateredtoStudentInterests
AnengagingAdvisoryPeriodtofosterconnectionsamongpeers 1:1Technology
NewClassroomTechnology
MAAPStarsLeadershipteamwithstatewidecompetitions ContinuousLearningPlans(CLP)withIndividualPathsto Graduation
TherapyDog,Romeo
IQACADEMY(K-12ONLINESCHOOL)
Established2009 Studentsopen-enrollfromaroundthestateofMN
Elementary DailyPlansAcrossSubjectAreas
WeeklySmallGroupSessions
SupportforHomeschoolingParents
HomeworkHelpSessions
ReadingandMathIntervention
SpecialEducationServices
SocialOnlineGatherings
In-PersonSocialEvents
Middle&HighSchool
SpecialEducationServices
CourseStructureforFull-TimeStudents
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
AdvancedPlacement
AtFergusFallsPublicSchools,weofferawiderangeofacademicprograms designedtochallengeandinspirestudents OurTalentDevelopment Programforgrades4-6providesenrichedlearningopportunitiestailoredto meettheneedsofhigh-achievingstudents.Forthoseseekingadvanced coursework,weofferAcceleratedMathCoursestohelpstudentsexcel beyondtheirgradelevel.
Atthehighschoollevel,studentscantakeHonorsCoursestodelvedeeper intocoresubjects,andforcollege-boundstudents,weprovideCollege Coursesthroughpartnershipswithlocalinstitutions,allowingthemtoearn collegecreditswhilestillinhighschool.TheClassof2025earnedatotalof 1,649.66credits throughConcurrentEnrollmentduringtheirjuniorand senioryears,savingfamiliesapproximately$428,117.73
1:1Technology
FergusFallsPublicSchoolsiscommittedtoprovidingstudentsingradesK-12 withaccesstothetechnologyanddigitalresourcesneededforamodern education Fromearlylearnerstohighschoolseniors,studentsengagewith technologytoenhanceclassroomlearning,exploredigitaltools,andbuild essentialtechskills.Thisapproachsupportsinteractivelearning,personalized instruction,andhelpspreparestudentsforthedigitaldemandsofthefuture.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
AcademicSupport
FergusFallsPublicSchoolsiscommittedtosupportingallstudentsin theiracademicjourney.ForouryoungestlearnersingradesK offerTitle1services,providingtargetedassistanceinreading tohelpstudentsbuildastrongfoundation IngradesK-8,our toIntervention(RTI)programidentifiesstudentswhomayne supportanddeliverspersonalizedinterventionstoensurethe Additionally,weofferSpecialEducationservicesacrossallgr tomeettheuniqueneedsofstudentswithdisabilities,ensurin studenthasaccesstolearningopportunitiestoreachtheirfu Inclusivespecialeducationservicesincludespeechandlang therapy,occupationalandphysicaltherapy,developmentalp education,educationalpsychologicalservices,andafullcon specializedinstructioninavarietyofsettings
CounselingandMentalHealth
FergusFallsPublicSchoolsisdedicatedtosupportingtheem beingandmentalhealthofallstudents.Wehaveschoolcou availableforgrades6-12,offeringguidanceinacademicplan collegeandcareerreadiness,andpersonaldevelopment In LakelandMentalHealthpractitionersarepresentineachof elementaryandsecondaryschools,providingon-sitementa servicestosupportstudents’well-being Thiscomprehensive ensuresthatstudentshaveaccesstobothacademicandemotional supportastheynavigatetheireducationaljourney
OTTER ACTIVITIES
EXTRACURRICULAR
CLUBS&ACTIVITES
ClayTarget(Trapshooting)
FFA
FishingTeam
JazzBand
KnowledgeBowl
MarchingBand
MathLeague
NationalHonorSociety
PepBand
RainbowClub
Robotics
Speech
StudentCouncil
SynchronizedSwimming
Theater
Fall/SpringPlay
One-ActPlay
Musical
Yearbook
Weightlifting
ATHLETICS
AdaptedBowling
Baseball
Basketball-Boys&Girls
CrossCountry-Boys&Girls
CrossCountySkiing-Boys&Girls
Football
Golf-Boys&Girls
Gymnastics
Hockey-Boys&Girls
Soccer-Boys&Girls
Softball
Swimming/Diving-Boys&Girls
Tennis-Boys&Girls
Track&Field-Boys&Girls
Volleyball
Wrestling
EXTRACURRICULAR
FFHSthrivesonavibrantarrayofextracurricular activitiesthatcatertodiverseinterestsandtalents, creatingadynamicandenrichingstudentexperience. Fromacademicclubstoperformingartsensembles, theschoolprovidesaplethoraofopportunitiesfor studentstoexploreandcultivatetheirpassionsoutside thetraditionalclassroomsetting.Whetherparticipating inspeechcompetitions,mathleague,ordrama productions,studentsatFFHShaveamplechancesto developleadershipskills,fosterteamwork,andbuild lastingfriendships.
Theschool'scommitmenttofosteringawell-rounded educationisevidentinthevarietyofclubs, organizations,andcommunityserviceinitiatives available,empoweringstudentstoembracetheir individualityandcontributemeaningfullytotheschool andbroadercommunity.Therobustextracurricular programatFFHSplaysacrucialroleinnurturingholistic developmentandfosteringasenseofcamaraderie amongitsstudentbody.
ATHLETICS
FFHShasestablishedaremarkablelegacyofexcellence inathletics Theschool'scommitmenttofosteringa cultureofdiscipline,teamwork,anddedicationhas translatedintoconsistentsuccessacrossvarious sports Onandoffthefield,FFHSathletesconsistently exhibitahighlevelofskillandsportsmanship
Thecoachingstaffplaysapivotalroleinnurturingthe talentsofthestudent-athletes,instillingvaluesthat extendbeyondtheplayingfield Withstate championshipsandnumerousaccoladestotheir name,FFHSathletesembodythespiritofperseverance andachievement,makingtheschoolabeaconof athleticexcellenceinthecommunity. Wetrulyarethe OTTERNATION
OUTSTANDING OTTERS
RECORDS&MILESTONES
SOCCER
MostGoalsinaGame(5)-AidenSchake
FOOTBALL
SeasonPassingYards(1779)-HenryBethel SeasonTouchdownPasses(19)-HenryBethel SeasonTouchdownTotal(38)-HenryBethel
BASKETBALL
SingleGamePoints(42)-HenryBethel SeasonScoringRecord(740)-HenryBethel CareerScoringRecord(1929)-HenryBethel 1,000Points-RyanHirst SingleGameAssists(15)-BrynnSternberg
WRESTLING
STATEAPPEARANCES
TEAMSTATEAPPEARANCE
Football
BoysCrossCounty GirlsNordicSki GirlsHockey KnowledgeBowl
INDIVIDUALSTATEAPPEARANCE
125CareerWins-CalebFronning 75CareerWins,EndedCareerwith98Wins-KassHartwell 50CareerWins-JacobFronning
SWIMMING
200yd.FreestyleRelay-MayahFear
200yd.FreestyleRelay-KarliePetersen 200yd FreestyleRelay-AlexisWellman 200yd FreestyleRelay-EsteeVersteeg
GYMNASTICS
UnevenBars(8975)-AubreySeedorf BalanceBeam(9600)-AubreySeedorf AllAround(37.075)-AubreySeedorf TeamScoringRecord(143.45)
TRACKANDFIELD
1600-CLCIndoorRecord(4:29:57)-JadenMiller 1600(5:09.64)-EsteeVersteeg 4x800(8:050.44)-JadenMiller 4x800(8:05044)-LoganBredenberg 4x800(8:05044)-ThomasErickson 4x800(8:050.44)-MichaelSchmidt
HattieFullhart-Tennis AshtynLill-Tennis CassieWellman-CrossCountry EsteeVerSteg-Swimming KarliePeterson-Swimming EllaKwapinski-Swimming AlexisWellman-Swimming MayahFear-Swimming MathewTuel-Swimming JadenKwapinski-Swimming ReeceHansen-Swimming GabeCarlson-Swimming EthanStrande-Swimming LandonVotova-Swimming CalebFronning-Wrestling
OUTSTANDING OTTERS
OUTSTANDING OTTERS
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WHYCHOOSEFERGUSFALLSPUBLICSCHOOLS?
AtFergusFallsPublicSchools,webelievethateverystudent deservesasupportive,challenging,andinspiringlearning environment.Ourdedicatedteachersandwiderangeofacademic andextracurricularprogramsensurethateachchildcanachieve theirfullpotential.
WETAKEPRIDEIN:
ASafeandInclusiveEnvironment:Wefosterawelcoming atmospherewhereeverystudentfeelsvalued.
AcademicExcellence:Fromgiftedprogramstocollegeprep,we offerarigorouscurriculumtailoredtoalllearningstyles
DedicatedSupportServices:Comprehensivecounselingand mentalhealthsupport,alongwithindividualizedlearning programs.
ExtracurricularOpportunities:Fromathleticstothearts,our studentshaveendlessopportunitiestoexploretheirpassions.
VISITUS&ENROLL
WeareexcitedtowelcomenewstudentstoFergusFallsPublic Schools!Ourenrollmentprocessisbelow.
1VisitOurWebsite:Gotowwwfergusfallsschoolsorg/enrollto completetheonlineenrollmentform.
2.ScheduleaSchoolTour:Call(218)998-0544toscheduleatour ofanyofourschools.
