The North Star College application lottery closes this Friday, February 17. Enroll online at k12northstar.org/NorthStarColle…. Participating students can earn up to 15 tuition-free credits per semester that will apply towards FNSBSD graduation requirements.

Set up has started for the Superintendent Candidate Forums happening this week! Participate in person or watch online at k12northstar.org/Page/11119 • Thursday, February 16, 5:30-7:00 pm, North Pole High School • Friday, February 17, 5:30-7:00 pm, West Valley High School

Superintendent Candidate Forums in person or online, starting at 5:30 p.m tonight at North Pole High School. Hear directly from the final three candidates to learn more about their experience and vision for our district. Learn more at k12northstar.org/supersearch

The FNSBSD Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Luke Meinert as the Superintendent, starting the FY 2023-24 school year subject to contract approval by the Board on March 7, 2023. Read the full announcement: tinyurl.com/4cp6ffnc

Join us in saying THANK YOU to the dedicated teachers and staff keeping our students learning and growing this year. Celebrate Public Schools Week Feb. 27–Mar. 3. publicschoolproud.org #PSW23 #FNSBSD

We need your feedback! Please provide your input on the 2024-25 school calendar and let us know how school start times are working for your student and your family: surveymonkey.com/r/FNSBSD-Calen…

Stay up-to-date with the March edition of North Star News! smore.com/dy48v.

As our school district - and school districts across Alaska - continue to face funding shortfalls, we are advocating with the Alaska legislature to improve education funding. Learn how you can help: youtube.com/watch?v=mzt_Ps…

Check out this excellent legislative advocacy video Fairbanks North Star Borough School District produced, featuring many incredible student voices. ow.ly/lrsY50Nfu2Y

We are seeking community feedback on sample textbooks/materials for several subjects. If interested in reviewing the curriculum, please visit the FNSBSD Administrative Center, March 20 – 24, between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn more k12northstar.org/Page/8852

March 21 is Reach for the STARS day! Students will take a practice test to help prepare for state assessments. Check out the practice tests your child will take at k12northstar.org/Page/10976.

Starting this week, the district will administer AK STAR assessments to grades 3-9, and AK Science to grades 5, 8, and 10. AK STAR connects fall and winter MAP interim tests with the spring state assessment. For more information, visit: k12northstar.org/Page/10976

Stay up-to-date with the APRIL edition of North Star News! smore.com/arv5y

The FNSBSD is pleased to announce Sarah Gillam as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools starting the 2023-24 school year. Read the full announcement: tinyurl.com/5fcpjc6m

Congratulations to Michelle Spillane, North Pole High School Principal, for being named the 2023 Alaska Association of Secondary School Principals: AASSP - Region 6 Principal of the Year! Read the full AASSP announcement: tinyurl.com/23fynzk2

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our FNSBSD educators! Thank you to all the fantastic teachers throughout the district who work tirelessly daily to inspire and empower their students! Make sure to celebrate and #ThankATeacher this week.

The Alaska Reads Act will impact every student in kindergarten through third grade. Please join us for a Virtual Town Hall meeting tomorrow, May 16, at 6:00 p.m. to learn how this new state law will impact your child: k12northstar.org/Page/11579.

Families with incoming K–3 students–learn more about the Alaska Reads Act with a Virtual Town Hall hosted by Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Chane Beam. youtube.com/watch?v=jOaUTp…

FREE Sports Physicals provided by McKinley Orthopedic & Sports Medicine! High school students needing a sports physical for school or club sports, visit their office on July 13 or July 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Happy Fourth of July Weekend! The Fairbanks School District Administrative Center will be closed on July 3–4, in observance of Independence Day. The building will reopen on Wednesday, July 5. We wish you a fun and safe holiday weekend!