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this siteISD 544 BACK TO SCHOOL! Here are some resources that will help you kick off the new school year the right way! This page changes periodically; check back again for updates. Our Mission, Values, and beliefs MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Fergus Falls Public Schools is to prepare productive and engaged members of society by creating an environment where all students reach their full potential. VALUES: Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Responsibility, Commitment, Enthusiasm, Persistence, Resilience, Innovation, Creativity BELIEF STATEMENTS: We believe in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. We believe in being committed to every student’s emotional, social, and academic success and well being. These conditions develop compassionate and curious minds. We believe in providing students with challenging opportunities to reach their full potential as confident and responsible thinkers, problem solvers and decision makers. We believe involvement in meaningful activities enriches a person’s life. We believe we are stewards of our community’s resources and will offer efficient and effective learning spaces for students. We believe in creating an environment where staff are engaged and valued. We believe in open communication among students, staff, families, and in cultivating strong community partnerships. We believe learning is an active and lifelong process GOALS: The District will measure its effectiveness by: Students entering kindergarten will meet school readiness goals. Achieving grade-level literacy with all third grade students. All staff will be knowledgable about the core concepts of the district’s vision which is represented by our Otter Portrait of a Graduate. The district will begin implementing ISTE standards preK-12th grade. The district will begin implementing Project-Based Instruction (PBL). Subscribe to Weather Alerts voluntary student accident insurance Click HERE to download CLASSROOM WISH LIST Help fund classroom projects! Check out the Classroom Wish List coming soon) . This spreadsheet (coming soon) will show you which of the Wish List items have been funded, or partially funded. I f you wish to fully or partially fund a project, contact Mindy Fuder at the 544 Foundation. NEWSLETTERS Fall 2024 District newsletter (pdf - COMING SOON) ORDER GYM UNIFORMS Click HERE to order! (Middle School: uniforms required for grades 7 & 8 only!) Student handbooks/policies: K-12 Student Handbook (updated August 2023) Chromebook info: Click HERE ! SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS open houses 2024 Lincoln School: Otter Preschool/ECFE TBD - 5:30pm - 7:00pm Grades K- 4 (McKinley, Adams, Cleveland): TBD - 5:00pm - 7:00pm KSS (5-8): Open House 5pm - 8pm TBD Parent Informational Meetings (in Auditorium) Parent Meetings will be held for 5th Grade families at 5pm and for 7th Grade families at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. There are no scheduled parent meetings for Grade 6 and 8 , however, parents can attend one of the two offered sessions if they wish. MS administration will create and make available information for parents if they can not make the parent meeting Area Learning Center: TBD - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. New student mandatory enrollment meeting at 6:00 pm KSS (Grade 9): TBD - 5:30pm - 6:30 pm, KSS Auditorium W e will have a 9th-grade O pen House for our incoming 9th-grade students and parent/guardians in the Auditorium with Mr. Anderson (Principal) and Mr. Thielke (Asst. Principal). We feel it is important to meet with our 9th graders and their parents to review the schedule, Otter Time, attendance, and other school-related information to make the 9th graders successful as they enter High School. 9th graders will also be able to pick up their schedules that evening. KSS (Grades 10-12 ): TBD - 6 :30pm - 7 :30pm, KSS Auditorium All 10-12 grade parents are invited to attend a meeting with Mr. Anderson and Mr. Thielke to review the new schedule, Otter Time, updates to attendance, and other important information. TBD - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Grade 10-12 students and parents are invited to attend and stop in to meet your classroom teachers, get questions answered, and get additional information that will be important for the school year. Students will be able to pick up their schedules at this time Calendars and Schedules 2023-24 District calendar Districtwide calendar ( online, subscribable ) Kennedy Secondary calendar ( online, subscribable ) Middle School Activities calendar ( online, subscribable ) Menus Miscellaneous Forms and Applications Bus Transportation Change form Application for Educational Benefits Kennedy Secondary School floor plan Are you a business owner interested in adopting a classroom? Please read this article for more information, and complete this form to get started! Report abuse Report...