Introducing Laura Eide
Laura Eide is excited to join the team as the new elementary Special Education teacher. Originally from Bowdon, Laura brings 13 years of experience teaching kindergarten through 2nd grade in Goodrich, where she worked until the school closed in 2022. Over the past three years, she has managed Bowdon Meat Processing.
Laura has two wonderful daughters who attend elementary school in Fessenden. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and working on her 4th-generation family farm. In her spare time, she loves reading, doing puzzles, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Laura is looking forward to getting to know her students and building strong relationships within the school and community.
Laura Eide is excited to join the team as the new elementary Special Education teacher. Originally from Bowdon, Laura brings 13 years of experience teaching kindergarten through 2nd grade in Goodrich, where she worked until the school closed in 2022. Over the past three years, she has managed Bowdon Meat Processing.
Laura has two wonderful daughters who attend elementary school in Fessenden. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and working on her 4th-generation family farm. In her spare time, she loves reading, doing puzzles, and enjoying a good cup of coffee.
Laura is looking forward to getting to know her students and building strong relationships within the school and community.
Save the Date for Manfred's 25th Anniversary and "Old-Fashioned 4th of July" festivities.
Introducing Mr. Sheggerud!
Mr. Darren Sheggerud has been hired as the Fessenden-Bowdon School Superintendent beginning July 2025. Mr. Sheggerud has lived in Northwood, ND, for the past 15 years. During this time, he was employed with the Dakota Prairie School District. Prior to that, he was in education in school districts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area for 13 years. School
year 2025-2026 will be his 29th year in education. Darren and his family enjoy traveling, camping, and volunteering.
Mr. Sheggerud is married to Amy. They have two children, Ivy (16) and Talia (15), and their dog, Coco. Amy has been self-employed in the pet care field for the past 12 years. Before moving to North Dakota, Amy was a Senior Sales Analyst for Conagra Foods. Ivy will be a junior and is involved in drama, speech, FBLA, Sources of Strength, and does a lot of
volunteer work. Talia will be a sophomore and is involved in volleyball and FCCLA. The Sheggeruds will be relocating to the Fessenden area in the near future.
We want to welcome the Sheggerud family to the Fessenden-Bowdon community!
ND CEL Summer Conference Update!
This week, Mr. Sheggerud and I had the opportunity to attend the North Dakota Council for Educational Leaders Summer Conference. It was a great chance to connect with other school leaders from across the state, share ideas, and gather inspiration for the upcoming school year.
We also learned about some valuable state-level resources that will support our students and staff. We’re excited to bring this information back to our district and put it into action as we continue planning for an amazing 2025–2026 school year!
Fessenden-Bowdon School has updated job openings for the 2025–2026 school year!
Unofficial School Board Election Results
Total Voters: 38
Geographical Area #1
Monica Larson - 29 votes
Warren Strand - 2 votes
Kaila Muscha, Steph Stevens, Kelby Houchin and Joseph Allmaras - 1 vote each
Geographical Area #2
Hans Widicker - 29 votes
Lisa Neumiller - 3 votes
Steven Fike - 2 votes
Laurene Heintz, Trevor Larsen - 1 vote each
Geographical Area #3
Mychal Neumiller - 32 votes
Jordan Beckley - 6 votes
Question of publication of school board proceedings - Yes - 37 No - 1
We're Hiring! Join the Fessenden-Bowdon School Team!
Fessenden-Bowdon School is now hiring for the upcoming school year, and we'd love to have YOU join our team!
Reminder: The School Board Election is tomorrow, June 10. Polls are open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Fessenden-Bowdon School.
Singers wanted for the All School Reunion on June 13th.
First practice will be on Thursday June 5th at 5:00 pm in the FBS New Gym.
Updated Region 4 Softball Bracket
Lake Hiawatha Youth Fishing Tournament June 8th 2025 at 2:00 pm
Metigoshe in Motion will be held after school on Wednesday, May 14th for grades 3-8 at the First Lutheran Church from 3:30 - 6:00 PM. Everyone welcome!
The Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Celebration
A message about our NESC 21st Century Grant Application
Metigoshe in Motion will be held after school for the early out on Thursday, April 24th for grades 3-8 at the First Lutheran Church from 1:30 - 5:00 PM. Everyone welcome!
Minot Shrine Circus is May 8th, 9th & 10th!
Activities Update for early this week:
Monday, April 21st:
JH/JV Baseball vs. North Star - 2:00 - Harvey - 12:30 Departure
Softball (V/JV) @ Turtle Lake - 1:00 - Moved from Tuesday - 9:45 Departure
Tuesday, April 22nd:
Track (V) @ Lloyd Memorial - 2:30
JH/JV Baseball vs. Rugby - 3:00 - Harvey - 1:30 Departure
VB (5/6) vs. Leeds @ Fessenden - 4:30
HWC Activities Update: The Langdon Track meet tomorrow has been cancelled & the softball game for tomorrow has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 7th.
The Daily Memo has been posted: https://shorturl.at/EGYtY
Activities Updates for this week so far:
Baseball @ Harvey on Monday 4/14 - Postponed (Date TBD)
Softball @ Wilton on Tuesday 4/15 - Postponed to Tuesday, April 29th
Golf @ Harvey on Thursday 4/17 - Moved up to Wednesday 4/16
Thursday 4/17 there are 2 (V) Baseball games in Rugby - 12:30 vs. Rugby followed by 2:00 vs North Star