EDUCATION commitment to a rich academic experience for all students. FPS offers a wide range of classes, activities and athletics for students to meet their abilities and interests.
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ur community values education. Fargo Public Schools considers it a privilege to educate students, from preschool through our adult learners. Fargo families are fortunate to have high achieving public schools available to the students in their household. Our teachers and staff are excited to welcome students back for another great year of learning this fall. The 2022-23 school year in Fargo kicks off on Thursday, August 25. Fargo Public Schools’ Explorer Academy Program, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Early Childhood Special Education Program, Adult Education Program, Dakota High School and comprehensive elementary, middle and high schools demonstrate the District’s
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Our teachers are dedicated to the development and growth of students, and push them to learn everyday in the classroom. Our goal is continual annual growth and the meeting of the academic standards set. Students graduate being choice ready – meaning they are able to enter college, the military or our workforce – and most importantly, exemplify the fulfillment of Fargo Public Schools’ mission to educate and empower all students to succeed. We look forward to all of the success and achievements our students will have during the 2022-23 school year.
It is imperative that the physical locations of our schools continue to meet and exceed the needs of our students. We have a Long Range Facility Plan that intentionally sets a course for the future of our buildings and facilities. The 2022-23 school year will include the completion of the addition of the North High School track facility and beginning of the expansion of our Early Childhood Special Education program with an addition on to Hawthorne Elementary School. The District will also be finalizing our updated Strategic Plan this fall, which will renew the focus of our schools for the foreseeable future. Partially funded by a state grant, FPS will also be offering a limited prekindergarten program for 4 year-olds this fall at the Agassiz building. For more information about Fargo Public Schools and the 2022-23 school year, visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us.