Calling 8th-11th Grade Families!
Students and families are invited to attend Secondary Showcase: North Star Futures, an evening designed to help students in grades 8–11 explore opportunities, make plans for high school success, and prepare for life after graduation.
High School Summer School
The FNSBSD offers two distinct summer school programs for high school students: Credit Recovery and Course Acceleration. Credit Recovery is for high school students who have failed one or more classes and are looking to recover credit. Course Acceleration is for students wishing to earn credit by taking an extra online class during the summer.
District Strategic Plan
Our Mission: As a community, we create supportive learning environments where all students thrive.
Our Vision: Empowering every student to take ownership of their learning, choices, and future.
Thank You Donors!
Your financial or in-kind donations directly impact students through supporting district programs.
Curriculum and Instruction
Through adopted curricula, students are provided a guaranteed and viable curriculum that sets high expectations, provides supports for students’ learning needs, and flexible and adaptive options.
News & Events
Latest News
![Press Release: Lathrop High School Principal Selected for 2026–27 School Year | April 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775667551/k12northstarorg/rh8sgfsw1razf8b0ceoy/Screenshot2026-04-08at85418AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775667551/k12northstarorg/rh8sgfsw1razf8b0ceoy/Screenshot2026-04-08at85418AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775667551/k12northstarorg/rh8sgfsw1razf8b0ceoy/Screenshot2026-04-08at85418AM.png","width":514}])
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is pleased to announce that Emily Jacobsen has been selected as the interim principal of Lathrop High School, effective for the 2026–27 school year.
![North Star News | April 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1723666867/k12northstarorg/jbdp4trocb11ahvle7ma/NorthStarNewssquare.jpg","width":1458}])
North Star News–a monthly newsletter provided to keep families and staff informed and engaged with their district.
![Secondary Showcase: North Star Futures | April 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775085973/k12northstarorg/pg9jj0wlnsnokhdjegpj/Secondaryshowcase2_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775085973/k12northstarorg/pg9jj0wlnsnokhdjegpj/Secondaryshowcase2_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775085973/k12northstarorg/pg9jj0wlnsnokhdjegpj/Secondaryshowcase2_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775085973/k12northstarorg/pg9jj0wlnsnokhdjegpj/Secondaryshowcase2_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775085973/k12northstarorg/pg9jj0wlnsnokhdjegpj/Secondaryshowcase2_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1775085973/k12northstarorg/pg9jj0wlnsnokhdjegpj/Secondaryshowcase2_1.png","width":2200}])
Students and families are invited to attend Secondary Showcase: North Star Futures, an evening dedicated to helping students explore opportunities, plan for success in high school, and prepare for life after graduation.
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I am pleased to share that the School Board has approved the recommended budget for the 2026-27 school year, and I want to take a moment to speak to you personally about what this means for our district.
Upcoming Events
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520 5th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
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ADC Board Room @ 520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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ADC Board Room @ 520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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West Valley High School, 3800 Geist Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709, USA
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ADC Board Room @ 520 Fifth Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Hering Auditorium, 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA