Enrollment Lottery Now Open for Schools of Choice
The district has opened its 2026-27 enrollment lottery for schools of choice. Families can now submit applications through the Centralized Application Portal online.
Don’t miss your chance to apply!
FY27 Proposed Budget
The goal of the FY27 Proposed Budget is to provide a high-quality education for our students through the efficient use of limited resources. This budget represents an important step forward and demonstrates our commitment to improving learning conditions for every student.
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
![North Star News | March 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.
![Lindsy Weaver Named One of 16 Afterschool Ambassadors in US | March 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772741721/k12northstarorg/ipwvanstsz28w7nyp9qk/WeaverLindsy_HeadshotB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772741721/k12northstarorg/ipwvanstsz28w7nyp9qk/WeaverLindsy_HeadshotB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772741721/k12northstarorg/ipwvanstsz28w7nyp9qk/WeaverLindsy_HeadshotB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772741721/k12northstarorg/ipwvanstsz28w7nyp9qk/WeaverLindsy_HeadshotB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772741721/k12northstarorg/ipwvanstsz28w7nyp9qk/WeaverLindsy_HeadshotB.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772741721/k12northstarorg/ipwvanstsz28w7nyp9qk/WeaverLindsy_HeadshotB.jpg","width":2200}])
The Afterschool Alliance has selected Lindsy Weaver, Director of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Afterschool Programs at the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, to serve as a 2026 Afterschool Ambassador – one of just 16 leaders in the entire nation chosen for the honor this year.
![Press Release: Anderson Crawford Elementary School Principal Selected for 2026–27 School Year | February 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772044529/k12northstarorg/rxec3wxslzfbenxgejvb/P1004533-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772044529/k12northstarorg/rxec3wxslzfbenxgejvb/P1004533-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772044529/k12northstarorg/rxec3wxslzfbenxgejvb/P1004533-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772044529/k12northstarorg/rxec3wxslzfbenxgejvb/P1004533-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772044529/k12northstarorg/rxec3wxslzfbenxgejvb/P1004533-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772044529/k12northstarorg/rxec3wxslzfbenxgejvb/P1004533-2.jpg","width":2200}])
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is pleased to announce that Neil Hecht has been selected as the permanent principal of Anderson-Crawford Elementary School, effective the 2026–27 school year.
![Press Release: Barnette Magnet School Permanent Principal Selected | February 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770659334/k12northstarorg/abcx5satpwjdlg8ve1uz/gChacho.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770659334/k12northstarorg/abcx5satpwjdlg8ve1uz/gChacho.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770659334/k12northstarorg/abcx5satpwjdlg8ve1uz/gChacho.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770659334/k12northstarorg/abcx5satpwjdlg8ve1uz/gChacho.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770659334/k12northstarorg/abcx5satpwjdlg8ve1uz/gChacho.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770659334/k12northstarorg/abcx5satpwjdlg8ve1uz/gChacho.jpg","width":2200}])
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has selected Genevieve Chacho as the permanent principal of Barnette Magnet School, effective the 2026–27 school year.
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