Our 8th grade students had an awesome day in Medora today visiting the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library! 🇺🇸
Students had the opportunity to explore history in a hands-on way, learn more about Theodore Roosevelt and his connection to North Dakota, and experience a pretty incredible new resource right here in our state.
The Daily Update is here!
The Fessenden-Bowdon School Board approved the following calendar changes at yesterday’s meeting:
Monday, October 5 — SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION
Friday, April 23 — NO SCHOOL
This will now serve as the Parent-Teacher Conference comp day.
🍎 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held:
Tuesday, October 13 | 3:45–6:30 PM
Thursday, October 15 | 3:45–6:30 PM
FBS Chess Makes Its USCF Tournament Debut!
Members of the FBS Chess Team competed in their first USCF-rated tournament on Saturday, September 12, at the Capital City Quads in Bismarck! Seven students and two coaches represented FBS, competing alongside some of North Dakota’s top-ranked chess players, including the current state champion.
Our FBS players earned an impressive 12 total points! 🎉 Camdyn Laber took 1st place in his bracket, while Tucker Hoffert tied for 1st in another, finishing just half a point ahead of Jasper Opdahl. Congratulations to all of our players on a great first rated tournament!
Competing in USCF-rated tournaments gives players the opportunity to establish an official chess rating and continue challenging themselves against players from across the state.
The excitement is growing at FBS! Our full Scholastic Chess Team also kicked off practice this week with 40 students signed up—nearly double last year’s roster! ♟️
We’re excited to see our chess program continue to grow!
Happy Tuesday! Check out the daily update for the latest times and activities happening today.
Dress-Up Day for Tomorrow: USA
Dress-Up Day for Tomorrow: USA
Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Royalty! 👑
Congratulations to Queen Ivy Sheggerud and King Lane Risovi on being crowned today! 💜🤍
We are also proud to recognize our 2026 Homecoming Court: Brody Loff, Brody Jones, Austin Wiesz, Britain Kittelson, Braylee Keller, and Layne Allmaras.
A special thank you to our crown bearers, Walker Muscha and Lindi Givens!
Congratulations to all of our Homecoming royalty, and happy Homecoming Week!
Congratulations to Queen Ivy Sheggerud and King Lane Risovi on being crowned today! 💜🤍
We are also proud to recognize our 2026 Homecoming Court: Brody Loff, Brody Jones, Austin Wiesz, Britain Kittelson, Braylee Keller, and Layne Allmaras.
A special thank you to our crown bearers, Walker Muscha and Lindi Givens!
Congratulations to all of our Homecoming royalty, and happy Homecoming Week!
The Daily Update is ready! Check out what’s happening today. We have games right here in Fessenden, along with concessions at Whipple Field, plus volleyball action in Harvey. Come out and support our students!
Breaking News! The parade time has been changed to 2:00pm with line up at 1:50pm due to the weather. Coronation will be at 9:30am in the New Gym.
All are invited to line Main St to watch the floats and catch the candy!
All are invited to line Main St to watch the floats and catch the candy!
Learning Through History: The Man in the Red Bandana
Students in our 7–12 Writing Elective learned about Welles Crowther, known as The Man in the Red Bandana. Welles was a 24-year-old working in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. During the attacks, he used the red bandana he had carried since childhood to cover his face as he helped lead others to safety. Survivors later remembered the unidentified man in the red bandana who repeatedly returned to help others.
After learning his story, students explored the symbolism of the red bandana and wrote about how it represents courage, bravery, sacrifice, and helping others. They then designed their own red bandanas using words and symbols to show what Welles and his story meant to them.
A meaningful way to combine history, writing, reflection, and creativity while remembering the impact one person can have on the lives of others. ❤️🇺🇸
Students in our 7–12 Writing Elective learned about Welles Crowther, known as The Man in the Red Bandana. Welles was a 24-year-old working in the South Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. During the attacks, he used the red bandana he had carried since childhood to cover his face as he helped lead others to safety. Survivors later remembered the unidentified man in the red bandana who repeatedly returned to help others.
After learning his story, students explored the symbolism of the red bandana and wrote about how it represents courage, bravery, sacrifice, and helping others. They then designed their own red bandanas using words and symbols to show what Welles and his story meant to them.
A meaningful way to combine history, writing, reflection, and creativity while remembering the impact one person can have on the lives of others. ❤️🇺🇸
A great week for HWC Athletics! 💜🖤
Congratulations to the HWC Football team on their 35–0 win over Carrington last night and to the HWC Volleyball team on their win over Hillsboro on Thursday night!
Way to compete and represent HWC! Congratulations to our athletes and coaches!
Congratulations to the HWC Football team on their 35–0 win over Carrington last night and to the HWC Volleyball team on their win over Hillsboro on Thursday night!
Way to compete and represent HWC! Congratulations to our athletes and coaches!
Week in Review at FBS! 💜🖤
It was another busy week of learning and fun at Fessenden-Bowdon!
- 5th & 6th Grade have been learning about Native American housing and demonstrated their learning by building models of the different types of homes they studied.
- Pre-K used apples to explore colors while also practicing important fine motor skills.
- 2nd Grade put their science skills to work with some fun bubble experiments!
- Grades K–6 got into the Homecoming spirit by creating posters to decorate the gym for next week.
- And to wrap it all up, our elementary students had the chance to interview the Homecoming candidates before casting their votes!
We love seeing our students learn, create, explore, and show their Hornet spirit! 🐝💜
It was another busy week of learning and fun at Fessenden-Bowdon!
- 5th & 6th Grade have been learning about Native American housing and demonstrated their learning by building models of the different types of homes they studied.
- Pre-K used apples to explore colors while also practicing important fine motor skills.
- 2nd Grade put their science skills to work with some fun bubble experiments!
- Grades K–6 got into the Homecoming spirit by creating posters to decorate the gym for next week.
- And to wrap it all up, our elementary students had the chance to interview the Homecoming candidates before casting their votes!
We love seeing our students learn, create, explore, and show their Hornet spirit! 🐝💜
Game Time Change for Monday! We are still looking for 2 volunteers to help run chains.
Help Needed! 🏈
We’re looking for 2 more volunteers to help run chains for the JH and JV football games in Fessenden on Monday, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
If you’re able to help, please text Mrs. Widicker at 402-499-5339.
We’re looking for 2 more volunteers to help run chains for the JH and JV football games in Fessenden on Monday, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
If you’re able to help, please text Mrs. Widicker at 402-499-5339.
Reminder for Parents & Guardians
If your child will be absent or needs to leave school early, please make sure the office hears directly from a parent or guardian to confirm the plans.
You can notify us in any of the following ways:
- Send a signed note with your child to bring to the office.
- Email shantel.muscha@fessenden.k12.nd.us
- Call the school office at 701-547-3296
For student safety, we cannot rely on a student’s word alone when they tell us they need to leave. We need confirmation from a parent or guardian before a student can check out.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and make dismissal and attendance run smoothly!
If your child will be absent or needs to leave school early, please make sure the office hears directly from a parent or guardian to confirm the plans.
You can notify us in any of the following ways:
- Send a signed note with your child to bring to the office.
- Email shantel.muscha@fessenden.k12.nd.us
- Call the school office at 701-547-3296
For student safety, we cannot rely on a student’s word alone when they tell us they need to leave. We need confirmation from a parent or guardian before a student can check out.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and make dismissal and attendance run smoothly!
Happy Thursday! We have a busy and exciting week ahead with plenty of activities and Homecoming festivities. Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more details later today to help everyone plan for the week ahead!
🏐 Congratulations, HWC Volleyball!
Way to go on a great win over Kidder County last night!
Great job, Hornets!
Cheer Camp is Coming!
Cheer Camp forms are going home today with students in grades K–6!
Cheer Camp will be held:
📅 Tuesday, September 15 & Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Old Gym
Cheer Camp participants will perform Friday, September 18, during halftime of the varsity football game in Harvey!
Cheer Camp forms are going home today with students in grades K–6!
Cheer Camp will be held:
📅 Tuesday, September 15 & Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Old Gym
Cheer Camp participants will perform Friday, September 18, during halftime of the varsity football game in Harvey!
Tomorrow is picture day! Reminder: Don't wear green.
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Reminder: Eligibility will be run tomorrow. Please take a moment to check your student’s grades in grades 5–12. Students with a 69% or below in any class will be ineligible beginning Sunday, September 13.
Can't make it to the game today? Watch live on NFHS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/fessendenbowdon-hs-wells-county-fessenden-nd