Fessenden-Bowdon Public School District

We are set to kickoff graduation at 2:00pm for the Class of 2026! Come out and help us celebrate!

Congratulations to our HWC Hornets Softball team on an outstanding season! 🥎 Coach Justin Lematta was named Region 4 Coach of the Year, and Britain Kittelson earned both 1st Team All-Region and All-State honors. We are proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our players and coaches all season long. Go Hornets!

This morning, students in grades K–6 enjoyed a fun trip to the park in Harvey along with a special treat as a reward for meeting their Accelerated Reader goals! 📚☀️🍫 We love seeing so many students excited about reading and working hard to reach their goals throughout the year. Keep up the great work! 💙💛

Students in grades 3–6 participated in Ag in the Gym with NDSU Extension! This year’s focus was on beef production, and students had the opportunity to visit different stations and learn about the role beef production plays in North Dakota agriculture.

Thank you to NDSU Extension for providing this fun and hands-on learning experience for our students!

The FACS 8 class paired up with our incoming 7th graders to help make the transition from 6th grade to 7th grade a little easier! Students shared helpful information about middle school procedures, what to do if you are absent, supplies needed for classes, and other tips for success.

It was a great opportunity for peer-to-peer mentoring and for students to learn from one another as they prepare for next year!

Third grade celebrated their hard work with “Multiplication Sundaes” today! 🍨 Students earned toppings by mastering their multiplication facts 1–12. They even had to earn their bowl, spoon, and ice cream! The kids worked incredibly hard all year, and today they got to enjoy the sweet rewards of their effort. So proud of all they accomplished!

Registration forms for the 21st Century Summer Program will be going home with students today and tomorrow. Please return completed registration forms by Friday, May 22.

Our 5th and 6th grade students did a great job presenting their projects at the Science Fair on Friday! Students worked hard researching, experimenting, and sharing their learning with others.

Thank you to everyone who came to listen to presentations and support our students. We appreciate the encouragement from our families and community!

Baccalaureate for the Class of 2026 will be tomorrow at 7:00pm.

Yesterday Mrs. Fortney’s art class and Mrs. Loff’s Kindergarten class joined together in a slime making expedition! Fun was had by all 🙌🏻

Grades 5 and 6 had a fun afternoon in New Rockford at the bowling alley! 🎳 Thank you for hosting us and helping make it a great day for our students!

The last Metigoshe in Motion will be held after school on Wednesday, May 13th for grades 3-6 at the Outdoor Learning Center from 3:30 - 6:00 PM. Everyone welcome for games, a cook out, music & fun!

Our third graders had a fantastic day on their field trip to the Gateway to Science Center in Bismarck! We spent two hours exploring, learning, and having hands-on fun and the kids definitely weren’t ready to leave when it was time to go! We even made a TV appearance and snapped a photo with a “celebrity”! 😉 It was a wonderful day full of excitement and learning.

Last week the fourth grade class took a field trip to the North Dakota Heritage Center, where they learned about Pioneer times, Native Americans, ancient atlatls bows and arrows.

Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!

Each day, our teachers and staff bring patience, creativity, and heart to our school. From early mornings to late afternoons and everything in between. Your dedication to our students, families, and community does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for believing in every student, supporting one another, and helping make our school a place filled with learning, laughter, and opportunity. We are so grateful you are part of the Fessenden-Bowdon team!

Please join us in thanking a teacher or staff member today, whether it’s in the hallway, with a note, or right here in the comments.

We are so proud of our students who represented Fessenden-Bowdon at the Keep North Dakota Clean Art Contest Awards Ceremony! The celebration took place yesterday at Gateway to Science. A special congratulations to Rachel, who earned 1st place in the 6th grade category—her artwork will be featured on a billboard along HWY 52! What an incredible accomplishment! We also want to recognize Jillian, Ford, and Harper, who each placed in their age categories. They received cash prizes along with other awards for their creativity and hard work. We are incredibly proud of all four students for representing our school so well. Way to go! 👏

Week in Review! Kindergarten students have been busy building and exploring different shapes. Hands-on learning at its best! Our 5th and 6th graders have been diving into Social Studies by researching castles and creating their own models. 2nd grade had an exciting opportunity to Skype with a scientist, asking thoughtful questions and learning from an expert. They also enjoyed taking their math assessment outside in the fresh air! Pre-K had a special Teddy Bear Day, complete with a picnic—lots of smiles and fun memories! So many great things happening at Fessenden-Bowdon! 🐝

Congratulations to Slade Stevens and Hanna Widicker for placing and competing in the 68th Know Your State Contest at Bismarck State College. Mrs. Fortney turned the occasion into a field trip to Bismarck for the Senior class and they packed in a full day. Thank you to Lieutenant Evan Savageau for giving us a tour of the ND Law Enforcement training academy. Afterwards they were able to get some energy out and enjoy the scenic view at The Mandan Indian Villages site before heading to lunch. Next, students had a guided tour of the State Capital and learned about the Art Deco Inspiration along with Egyptian highlights and the many different woods and natural materials used in the design. They got to see the House/Senate rooms along with the Supreme Court with its wool lined walls. After they roamed around the Heritage Center before getting a guided tour of the Old Governor’s Mansion!

Our 4th graders had a great opportunity to learn from an expert with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department! Thank you to North Dakota Game and Fish for sharing your knowledge!

Fessenden-Bowdon School would like to invite you to our Family Passport Night on May 7th from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Old Gym! Join us for a fun night of activities and family connection!