Honor Student, Valedictorian & Salutatorian Update 🎓
We want to share an important and exciting update to our Fessenden-Bowdon Student Handbook.
✨ Honor Students
Any graduating senior who earns a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale will be recognized as an Honor Student.
Students who achieve a 4.0 GPA will be recognized as High Honor Students.
These honors are calculated after the first semester of senior year, and include all high school–level courses where credit was awarded starting in 8th grade.
🎓 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The Valedictorian will be the senior with the highest cumulative GPA (rounded to the nearest hundredth) after first semester of senior year. The Salutatorian will be the senior with the second-highest cumulative GPA (rounded to the nearest hundredth).
In the rare case of an exact GPA tie, co-valedictorians will be named, and the next highest-ranking senior will be named salutatorian.
We are proud of the hard work and dedication our students show every day, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at graduation! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
We’re happy to share that our FBS Community Cart Food Pantry, established by our National Honor Society, is now open to support anyone in our school community who may need it. ✨ Take what you need, give what you can.
🕒 Hours:
3:15–5:00 PM
We still have a few spots available for our preschool screenings on Friday, February 13. If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time! We’d love to see your little ones there.
Student Engagement Survey
Students in Grades 3–12 will be taking the Student Engagement Survey this week. This short survey (about 15–20 minutes) gives students a chance to share their thoughts about school so we can continue improving their learning experience.
Check out the parent letter for more details: https://bit.ly/4aa6zKT
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office. 💛📚
Yesterday, our students celebrated Valentine’s Day a little early with a wonderful all-school event! From decorating heart-shaped cookies to reading with buddies, our hallways were full of smiles and sweet moments.
Students also visited a special station to create Valentine cards for residents at our local nursing home, and another station where they enjoyed some fast-paced minute-to-win-it games.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing our older students spend time with our younger learners.
We love days like this that bring everyone together!
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Cherry Heinz. Thank you for the care, guidance, and support you provide to our students every single day. You make such a difference!
Do you have a child ages 3–5? Join us for a FREE Early Childhood Developmental Screening coming to several communities this winter and spring!
Screenings include: speech-language, hearing, vision, fine & gross motor skills, concepts, and social/emotional skills.
📞 Questions? Call or text 701-707-9209
👉 Scan the QR code to learn more or sign up!
It was another fun and busy week at school! here are some highlights you’ll spot in our photos:
- Pre-K got creative (and a little messy!) making penguins using shaving cream and glue.
- Sophomores and Kindergarten celebrated their Penny Wars win with yummy root beer floats!
- 5th & 6th grade students shared village news during morning announcements with Ms. Hawkes.
- 8th Grade Science explored flower growth and pollination through hands-on demonstrations.
- Modern Fiction students participated in literature circles with Mrs. Feakes, building discussion and critical thinking skills.
- 7th grade put their strategy skills to the test with a few rounds of chess.
The Fessenden-Bowdon School District is accepting written bids on the following buses:
2013 Thomas (sold as is)
2004 Freightliner (sold as is)
📅 Bids will be accepted until Monday, February 9, 2026.
If you’d like more information or would like to submit a bid, please contact:
Darren Sheggerud
📞 (701) 547-3296
Mail to: FBSD, PO Box 67, Fessenden, ND 58438
