Learner iPads:

As the 2021-2022 school year draws to a close, we wanted to leave you with some tech resources in case your learner experiences iPad problems over the summer. Here are video links to useful tutorials that cover most issues:

• Summer iPad Care
• iPad Troubleshooting Tips
• Creating iPad Storage

Learners are also able to Schoology message HMS Student Help Desk to request help or call 499-1040. By following the tips in the Summer iPad Care video, your learner should be able to start the next school year ready-to-go!

APPLY FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT"S STUDENT CABINET

State Superintendent, Kirsten Baesler, is seeking North Dakota students in grades 3 - 12 to serve on her student cabinet, a group of young people who provide her with ideas and opinions about improving the state's education system.

For additional information, or to apply, visit the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction's website by Monday, May 23.

5th Grade Parent Information and Instrument Rental Night

Thursday April 21st, 2022

Join us for an informational presentation about the exciting changes you can expect 
during 6th grade for both parents and learners. After the presentation, there will be time 
to ask any questions that you may have. A counselor and principal will be leading the 
presentation to help make the elementary to middle school transition as easy as possible. 
The presentation will be followed by an opportunity to visit with area music stores and 
rent your new instrument! Personnel from Schmitt’s Music, Eckroth, and Christian Eggert 
Violins will be available. 

Final Late Start

Wed. April 20th is our last late start Wed. of this academic year.

NDSA Testing

The NDSA testing window for 2022 is approaching. At Heritage Middle School, our learners will complete NDSA testing the week of April 25-29^th with make-up testing the week of May 2-5^th.  

The following NDSA assessments are taken at each grade level:  

6^th Grade: 

• ELA 
• ELA-Writing 
• Math 

7^th Grade:  

• ELA 
• ELA-Writing 
• Math 

8^th Grade:  

• ELA  
• ELA-Writing 
• Math 
• Science   

NDSA testing for our learners will take place on-site, at Heritage Middle school, during the school day.

Game Schedules

7/8 grade game schedules are published on HMS Activity Calendar 

Intramural Track - 6th Grade Boys and Girls

May 2^nd – May 11^th

3:30-5:00

Register on our Activity Registration Website

Pay $20 Participation fee using MySchoolBucks

Intramural Soccer - 6th Grade

Starts April 19th  M-F 3:20 – 4:20  

Please Register on our Activity Registration site.

Participation fee is $20 and can be paid using MySchoolBucks.

Summer Camps

Summer Camp information can be found on the Horace High Activity Website

Football

Volleyball

Track

Cross Country 

Basketball - Girls

Basketball - Boys

Forensics- Speech/Student Congress

Forensics -  Debate

Strength and Conditioning

REGISTRATION SUPPORT SESSION START THURSDAY, APRIL 7

West Fargo Public Schools has scheduled registration support sessions between April - August to assist families in the registration process.

Registration allows parents/guardians to update emergency contact information, medical records, and permission forms. It also confirms a student's enrollment for the upcoming year, allowing them to be placed in the applicable class(es).

Families requiring technical assistance in the registration process are invited to attend one of the schedule support sessions to complete online student registration for 2022 – 2023.

To register for a support session, please contact the district’s registrar, Kylie Hess, at (701) 499-1067.

The first registration support session is scheduled for Thursday, April 7 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM at L.E. Berger Elementary School.

Health Information Reminder

At the end of this school year, West Fargo Public School Nursing staff will be mailing the 2022-2023 health paperwork for students who have conditions such as allergies, asthma, seizures, diabetes, or any other medical concern that would require medication and/or nursing intervention. This paperwork is required every year and must be updated for our system. Please reach out to Nurse Courtenay Misheski (cmisheski@west-fargo.k12.nd.us) if you have any questions and/or concerns regarding your child’s allergies/medical condition and required paperwork for the 2022-2023 school year.

Also, if your student has medication in the school’s office, whether it is prescription or over the counter, it must be picked up by a parent/guardian by Wednesday June 1st, 2022.  If not picked up by this date, the medication(s) will be discarded.  

Grab your Hawk gear now!

We will be wearing our Hawk gear every Friday and we are asking our community to join us and show Hawk Pride!

GO HAWKS

Heritage Hawks - Horace, North Dakota - Sideline Store - BSN Sports

Incoming 5th Grade Learners

Please be sure to fill out your online music selection for next year. 

https://forms.gle/SV264BBT7su7BH6i8

Appointment Reminder

When students are leaving for an appointment during the school day they need to come to the office and check out.

Water Bottle Reminder

Please remember to bring your Water Bottle everyday

Stay connected with additional updates. Please visit:

• Daily Announcements 
• Facebook  

COVID Testing Registration 

If are you are wanting your child to take the district-provided COVID test, you must register and provide consent prior to the test being administered. Use the QR code below to register! or use this lInk: 

Return to Learn webpage

Masks During School

West Fargo Public Schools is starting the school year as masks recommended for unvaccinated students and staff. If you would like your child to wear a mask during the day, please let your child’s teacher know. Our staff will work with your child to consistently and correctly wear their mask during the day, similar to how we work with students that need to wear glasses. If your child has difficulty wearing their mask consistently and correctly, or outright refuses, their teacher will setup a meeting with you to discuss how we can continue to best support your desire for your child to be masked while at school. 

Masks on Bus

Federal law requires anyone using public transportation, which school buses are considered, to be masked while onboard. If a student boards the bus without a mask, one will be provided to them. If your student is a bus rider, please send them with a mask and/or encourage them to wear their mask consistently and correctly while on the bus. Since the driver is often the only adult onboard, your help in encouraging mask-wearing would be greatly appreciated!

Where/how do I drop an item off for a student? 

Please only drop off necessary items when needed. All items should be dropped off in the main office, clearly labeled with the student’s first and last name (except for medications, which should go to the Nurse). Any floral or balloon deliveries will be held in the main office until the end of the day, when the student will be informed of the delivery and may come pick it up. Singing telegrams or similar deliveries are disruptive to the classroom learning environment and will not be accepted.  We do not accept outside food orders/deliveries. Students may elect to bring in their own sack lunch or they have the option to eat school lunch.

Stay up to date with our Daily Announcements!

Safety

  BEFORE SCHOOL

Parents are asked to review this daily health screener with their child before sending their child to school. (Parents do not need to send the questionnaire to school)

Sports News

Visit our Sports Announcement Webpage

iPad Breakage or Damage

Students are responsible for the general care of the device they have been issued by the school.

All students will initially receive an iPad device at no cost

• $25 fee for the first incident if accidental damage occurs
• $75 fee for the second incident if accidental damage occurs

Full repair or replacement cost of a device lost, damaged intentionally, or due to negligence:

• Device - $300
• Charging Brick - $20
• Charging Cable - $20
• Logictech Pen - $50
• Case - $40

Please pay for your student’s fees on MySchoolBucks

If you have a change to your home phone, cell or work phone number, please contact the office to update your numbers. Also please contact office if you have a job change or move to a new home address.

Parent Portal/PowerSchool Parent Access                    

1. You will need the access ID(s) and password(s) emailed by your child's school. Contact the school if you misplaced the information.
2. Create your single sign-on account. Use a web browser to navigate to the PowerSchool login. Log in and select the CREATE ACCOUNT tab and the CREATE ACCOUNT button. Follow the questions to enter your first name, your last name, your email address, your desired username, and your chosen password.
3. Select the LINK STUDENTS TO ACCOUNT tab and follow the questions to enter your child's name, the associated access ID for the child, the associated password, and the relationship you have to the child. Repeat these steps to add additional children to your single sign-on account.