Thank you to all the families who took time to come out and enjoy some holiday cheer with us. It was wonderful seeing students, parents, and staff connecting, laughing, and creating some truly impressive cookie designs!
We appreciate everyone who helped make it a warm and festive evening.
We hope to see you there for a cozy and fun afternoon!
21st Century After School Program Information ✨📚
We’re excited to share more details about the 21st Century After School Program across the state! This program offers academic support, fun enrichment activities, and a safe, welcoming place for students after school.
Please take a moment to review the statewide report https://aptg.co/KJ-4-m
2026–2027 School Calendar
We’re excited to share that the 2026–2027 school calendar is now finalized and has been approved by the school board. You can view or download the full calendar on our school website.
Eligibility Process Update
The school board has approved an update to our student handbook regarding academic eligibility. Beginning with the first report on January 29, 2026, eligibility checks will now be run on Thursdays at 9:00am.
New Eligibility Timeline
Academic ineligibility will run from the Sunday following the grade check through the next Sunday.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Widicker.
Virtual Learning Day Reminder
Even though today is a virtual learning day, it is still a school day and students are expected to complete their assignments.
Grades K–4:
Students should complete the packet sent home and return it on the next school day. Attendance will be based on completed work. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you need help.
Grades 5–12:
Students should log into Google Classroom and complete assignments for each class. Attendance is based on the work turned in. Teachers are available during their posted office hours to answer questions by email or Google Classroom/Meet.
Our teachers are working today and are ready to support students. If you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Thank you for helping make our virtual day successful! Stay safe and warm! ❄️💙
📣 Weather Update & Possible Virtual Learning Tomorrow
With the forecast looking uncertain, students will be bringing home materials today just in case we need to move to virtual learning tomorrow. The final decision will be made by 6:00am, and we will notify families as soon as it is made.
Please remember that virtual learning is still considered a school day, and attendance will be based on the completion of assigned work.
We encourage all families to read the virtual learning expectations carefully. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher.
Our HWC boys’ wrestling team had a strong two days of competition in Velva on Friday and Saturday! Check out the individual placing results.
The HWC Girls’ Basketball team had a strong showing at the CNDC Tournament this weekend, earning 5th place!
After a tough loss to Glenburn on Thursday, the girls bounced back, finishing the tournament with two wins over Dunseith and Drake-Anamoose.
What a fun and busy week we’ve had! Our students enjoyed the fresh snowfall and had a great time playing outside during recess. It’s always exciting to see them laughing, exploring, and making the most of winter weather!
In the classroom, Mr. Moe’s Ag Mech students got their hands dirty in the shop as they continued learning new skills and working on hands-on projects.
Meanwhile, our 5th and 6th graders have been hard at work in Science, creating their own Rube Goldberg machines.
We love seeing our students learn, explore, and have fun each day. Enjoy a peek at our week!
Join us for a fun and festive family event! 🍪🎄
We’re excited to invite all Fessenden-Bowdon families to our Family Cookie Decorating afternoon on Thursday, December 11 from 3:45–5:00pm in the Old Gym. Come celebrate the holiday season by spending time together, enjoying sweet treats, and connecting with our wonderful school community. Please return your RSVP by Friday, December 5.
All supplies will be provided—and yes, there will be a hot cocoa bar!
We hope to see each of you there as we kick off the season with creativity, connection, and holiday cheer!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/fessendenbowdon-hs-wells-county-fessenden-nd/gam2e96836bdd
Tomorrow is Dress-Up Day!
To celebrate the 67th day of school, we’re having a “What Do You Meme?” Dress-Up Day on Tuesday, December 2!
Students and staff are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite meme, character,.
We’re excited to welcome everyone to Fessenden for another great season of basketball! To help keep our games safe, enjoyable, and respectful for all athletes, officials, and fans, we’re sharing a quick reminder of our spectator expectations .
A few key points:
✔️ Please remain seated during active play.
✔️ Bathroom and concession breaks should happen during timeouts or between quarters.
✔️ Children in 6th grade and under should be seated with a guardian at all times.
✔️ And as always—let’s keep our cheering positive and respectful!
Thank you for helping us create a safe and supportive environment for our teams and guests. We appreciate you! 💜🏀
On November 21, our 8th graders took a fantastic field trip to Jamestown to explore the National Buffalo Museum and Frontier Village! Students had the chance to interact with hands-on exhibits that brought their North Dakota Studies lessons to life.
From learning about the importance of the buffalo to stepping back in time at Frontier Village, it was an engaging day full of discovery, history, and fun.
